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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-06-30

CoSSEoTIcur-Thomas B. Butler, John D. Park,
origen :. Seymour and Loren p. Waldo have been
elected Judges Of the Superior Court Of Connecti-
cut by the Legislature. The first two belong to
the American party and the last two are Demo
Gratis This court has received an addition Of four
Judges by an act of the present Legislature, max
ing the entire number nine. Their annual salaries
are to be two thousand dollars, instead of twelve
hundred and fifty and they are to ho,d their Office
for life.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-06-30

A CURIOUS fAcr.-About thirty years ago there
died in Southwiek, Mass, a man who had lived to
a good old age on the same lot Of land On which he
"as born, yet while occupying the same house ne
lived in two stotes, thee counties, and four iownA
When he was born his fathers houlc was in tho
town Of Westheld, county Of Hampshire aud State
Of Massachusetts,. by rcadjnshnent Of bounda-
ry lines, il was thrown within the town Of Sims
bury, County Of Hartford and State Of Connecticut
Subsequently 1t was included within the limits Of
Granby in the same County and State. s,ill anoth-
change threw it into southwick, which was after-
wards embraced in Tho County Of Hampton. Thus
vas a man who never LEI, the place Of his birth,
citizen Of two sta,es, voter in four towns, and
resident q three eountics
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-06-30

eciing ii To a liability for all the debts Of the
trustees. Il also is held by somu Of uur best
legal counsel that the property taken under The
decree becomes a, once subject TO attachment by
the creditors Of the Central Corporation for either
the floating debt or on the past due coupons -
The holders Of over-issuod stock in the Vor-
mont Central road having claims against the
Corporation VIII naturally look to the Vermont
and Canada Corporation for reimbursement -
Loslnn ConIirr.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-06-30

10 George II. Burrows, formerly conductor
on the Connecticut Railroad, in which position he
was hvorably known to many of our readers, has
resigned the superintendent Of the Western Diyis-
ion of the New York Central Railroad, aud has sc-
eeptcd the appointment Of General Superintendent
OF the Lake Erie, Wabash and st. Louis Railroad.
at a salary of $4,000 per annum lie enters upon
the duties Of this appointment on the LIST Of July.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-06-30

PATENTS have recently been issued to the follow
ing vermontersi Isaac N. Newton of Eden, for
sewing machinoi Joseph Adams of FairI,avcn, for
Improvement in stone saving machines; Henry
Boynton of Eincsburgh, for rcciprooating railway
propeller; David Pierce of Woodstock. for machine
for manufacturing wooden ware.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-06-30
OBJ Urrmoni 3lbrnir,
DRATlGDono, SATURDAY. JuNr so, 1855.


The Phoenix will be printed at present on
The afternoon Of Fridays. BY this arrangement We
arc enabled 70 give cur readers The reports Of the
Cambridge and brighton Cattle Markets, and
We feel quito sure that most Of them would prefer
one days delay to the omission Of those reports.
EB' Those who wish to have their Probate Motif
ccs appear in the PnGSix will give directions to
that effect OF the Probate Office
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-06-30

JOURNAL OF THE CoUNcrL or CrNsoRs.--Wc arc
indebted to James NJ slade, ESQ, Secretary of the
Council of censors, for copy Of the Journal Of
its proceedings at its late session. We have al
ready published the most important Of its tran
sactions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-06-30

~ Do not fail to read the articles on the fourth
page Among other interesting matter in to-day S
issue, is an excellent article from the pcn Of Hon.
Il iiolbrook, relating to 'ImauIn'' the Arabian
Horse owned by Messrs. S, NJ. & A. T. Wait of this
village
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-06-30

VERMONT AND CANADA RAILROAD. Iii 10.
ported on Change that the Vermont and Canada
railroad Will take possession of the Central
hallioad aud all the personal properly. The
canada gives bond in the sum of $25O, 900 to
pay all The debts due from the trustees, amounts
ing to about 100000. This places the Canada
stock IN the same condition Of the Central. sub
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-06-30

FORCING THE SEASON. The New York Times Of
the 22d, says'--"Monday will be DOg-Day.'' Goth
antics will produce all sorts Of vegetables. includ-
ing greens Of course, month earlier in the year
than Vermont but this is the first time they have
got ahead of us on dog-tlay
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-06-30

The ILLINOIS LioUoR LAw.-The Prohibi,ory
Liquor Law which was submitted to the people of
Illinois by the last Legislature Of that State, was
recently voted upon and defeated by over IL 900
majority. The total vote was lG7, 1896, the largest
vote ever polled in the State
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-06-30

The examination of the graduating class Of
cadets at West Point was brought 10 a close on
Friday last, when the diplomas were presented
and an address madeby Rev. DIR. yinton. Cy-
rus d. Comstoek of Massachusetts heads ,6e
list of graduates in tho order of merit The
examination for admission took place on Satur-
day The cadets went into camp Monday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-06-30

lEsANrrY.--shelden Pond who was recently tried
at Middlebury for tho murder Of Decatur Cheney,
was acquitted on the ground of insanity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-06-30

A printer out West, whose office is half a
miie irom any other bnildng, and who hangs
MS sen on the limb Of tree, advertiser Tor an
apprentice, and says "A boy from ne coul-
Try would be prefcrrred.v
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06
HUANo TREATY WITH ECUADOR.

HUANO TREATY WITH ECUADOR.
A friend has favored as with o translation of the
following paragraph from an Ecuatorian (South
American) newspaper, which exposes the ridiculous
fabrications that have been extensively published
relative to the commercial treaty negotiated by our
Minister at Quito, with the Government of Ecuador
and which is now pending between the two coun-
tries:
From the Quito (South American) Democracia.
"MIsERABLE HABIT OF LYING.-Among the infin-
ty of fasehoods that have been invented in relation
to the Convention negotiated between Ecuador and
the United States relative to loan ofthree millions
the lie that figures most prominently is that
the said treaty has been concluded without the
sent of the North American Government, and that
it emanated alone from Messrs Benjamin and
Whtel* This is the most absurd and barefaced of
all the falsehoods the subject: 1t charges Mr..
White with negotiating treaty, Ghe most solemn
of all governmental compacts) without having re-
ceiVed competent authority for so doing from his
Government! Such procedure would be pre-
posterous in diplomacy, as for member ofthe bar
to initiate legal proceedings, and litigate case
through Court of justice, in the of an indi-
vidual with whom he had never previously advised
in relation to the MATTER" &C., &c.
*Mr. Benjamin, Senator in Congress from Louisiana
and Mr. Philo White, Minister Resident of the United
States at Quito.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06

The Union considers the refusal of Gov. Gardiner
to remove Judge Lorng in obedience to the vote Of
the massachusetts, Legislature trick to affect
the Virginia election, and in another article shows
that the Governor voted for his removal from his
position of law professor at HARVARD and is bitter
in his denunciations of Judge LIS inhexblesexeca-
ton OF the fugitive slave any in the State.
In this connection may not inappropriately add,
that it is well understood that Governor Gardiner
withheld his signature from the removal but only
in the hope of securing the defeat of Wise by SO
doing not hcsitating to give that to his po-
litlca friends who have conversed with him on the
subject adding that the of anti-savery has at
this time far more to gain by securing the defeat of
Wise and his frendsin Virginia. than by the removal
of Judge Lorng.-Ecening Star.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

THNHE ATLANTIC AND NORTH CAROLINA RAIL-
IL ROAD COMPANY.-Proposals will be received by
the undersigned from Contractors ability the Office
the Company in Newbern North Carolina until the 29th of
juno, 1855, for Grading Bridging, Masonry and Super
structure including the iron he plan of Rail to be frn
shed by the company of 60 pounds to the nea yard of
the Eastern Division of the Atlantic and North Carolina
Railroad extending from the Eastern bank of the Trent
River opposite Nebern to Beaufort Harbor the distance
being about 3634 miles.
Proposals viii be received for the work in sections of
about mile each for the entire distance 36& miles
The proposals will state what of stock bonds of
the counties of Craven and Cartere and Town Beaufort
and cash will be received in payment for the
Proposals also Invited for the Masonry and Super
structure of the Viaduet Trent River separate from
the Grading. This Viaduct will be about feet in
length including the draw the will be $50 feet rest
II piers and two abutments requiring about 1880
perche of Masonry and about 1900 peces of stone pack
ing in foundation cribs and rp-rapping.
The grade line of Bridge viii be about IL feet above low
water the depth of water will from to feet for
1900 feet and the channel about IL feet for $50 feet
Stone and Brick Masons and Bridge Builders The plan of
The Maps Profes Plans and Specifications will be ready
for inspection at the office of the Company and after the
18th of June, 1867 where any further information be
obtained regard the work The company the
right all of the proposals. should they be
unsatisfactory All other things being equal the stock
holders will be given the preference in the award of the
contracts JOHN ID. WHITFORD,
President
w. BEVERHOUT THOMPSON,
Chief Engineer.
Nav 3Oth, 1855. 66-t2SJune.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06
-Rnoao Nothing State Convention.

BANGOR May 80, l855-The Know Nothing State
Convention which has been in session here since
yesterday morning. adjourned this afternoon. 1t
was fully attended and harmonious spirit prevailed
No nomination for Governor was made. When such
nomination is made it will not be by the conven-
ton process, but each member of the Order will have
for candidate, and the designation will be thus
made some time previous to the first of August
Strong entisla0ery resolutions passed a0ith only
three dissenting 0oces and is understood that
prehensive ground taken in relation to the poll
tics of this State by recognizing the republican par
ty, and the propriety of concurring in the nomina
tons of that party whenever practicable Delegates
elected to the National Council which assem-
bles at Philadelphia next month.
How harmonious the meeting of these dele
gates with those from North Carolina, at Phiadel-
phia, yesterday! We shall not be surprised if the
Abolition K. Ms far outnumber the slavery K.
Ms as to vote the latter 'bogus" members and ex-
pei them. But we shall soon know.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06
FOURTH OF JULY,

At a meeting of the citizens of Raleigh, held in
the Town Hall on the 1st of June to make arrange
ments to celebrate the 4th of July, w. D. Haywood
Intendant, in the Chair;
On motion, the following named gentlemen were
appointed a committee to make the necessary az.
rangements
On behalf of the Oak City Guards:
Lieut.. R. S. Tucker, W. E.. Alley,
F. Ironmonger, John Kane.
On behalf of the Independent Guards:
Lieut.. II. Rabey, j. n. Bunting
Ii. G. Smith, j. c. German.
On behalf of the Sons of Temperance:
c. B. Moore j. j. Litchford
H. Porter P p. Williams.
On behalf of the Citizens:
VIM. F. Collins, L. E. Heart,
JOS Woltering, Bernard Guion.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06

The KOHL RABI.-A subscriber has been forward
ed some of the seeds of this plant from the Patent
Office, wishes to know something about it.
1t is variety of the cabbage, in fact but more
nearly resembles the Swedish turnip in place (which
it is much cultivated in Great Britain For table
vegetable is poor but is about equal to the turnp
than the turnp, but likes stronger soil than that
vegetable. 1t is crop easily transplanted like the
cabbage but when grown for stock, that would be
impracticable in this country.
1t can be raised as we'll from the seed. About
three pounds per sown in Great Britain and
the plants thinned out turnps in that
country by the hoe, to stand about twelve
inches apart. No further care is given till gathering
In fact its culture and the of turnps
Cattle very fond of the leaves are better than
those of the turnp insects do not injure it, and it
stores WE'LL
The sowing of it, we infer, should be at the time
usual in the case of the Ruta Baga Swedish tur-
NIP Prairie Farmer for Hay.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06
THE ANTI-AMERICAN PARTY.

We sometimes find men most strenuously claim
inc that to which they have the least right hoping
bv the strength Of their demand to make up for
their weakness of title. Upon this principle the
Know Nothings have arrogated to themselves the
name of the " American party" for peyer before
has there existed in this country party so thorough
" anti-republican and anti-American, and it is
more entitled to the name of american" than the
devil is the title of saint merely because he some
times assumes the garb of &c an angel of light"
The American character is bold and open. The
Know Nothing character skulks in secret. Ameri-
canism seeks the light and courts investigation.
Know Nothingism seeks darkness and shuns inves-
tigation Amerieanism opens its arms to the oppres
sed of all nations and says: "Come to this refuge
and enjoy civil and religious liberty, worship God
as your conscience dictates, and your religious be-
lief shall not be test of your fitness unftness for
the rights and privileges of citizenship" Know
NOthngism assumes a threatening attitude and says
to the down-trodden of other lands: "Stay where
YOU are tester and rot in the chains that tyrants
have thrown around you; we have liberty here,
but you shall not share it with u.s." To both for
eigners and natives it says: Worship God in a
particular way whether your conscience approves it
or not you unfit for all the privileges of cit
zcnship. Your religious opinions shall be the test
of your fitness for office"
The American character emblazons its principles
and unfurls its flag to the world. The Know Moth
ing character hides it's principles in dark lantern
under a cuvert. Americansm sets its light upon
a hill and glories in its resplendent beams. Know
Nothngism puts its darkness under bushel, and
trembles and fees at the approach of Light
Amcricanism is day; Know Nothingism is night.
Anericanism speaks with voice that is heard to
the remoest parts of the earth and at the sound of
which tyrants quake and the oppressed look up and
feel thrill of joy Know Nothingsm whispers in
low and tremulous tones-such tones despots love
to hear, and at which the heart painting for liberty
sinks The light of Amercanism illumines the
world bearing in every ray bope and consola-
ton to struggling freedom. The darkness of Know
Nothngisln broods with baleful wing the aspr-
atoms of liberty omnous of evil to the cause of
man. Americanism is progressive; Know Moth
ing ism would wheel back the march Of intellect and
plunge the world into the prosecutions of the dark
ages.
The " American party" indeed They have not
feature in their whole creed in unison with the
American character. They are "spurous"
bogus" coin. The Democratic party is the
true American party, and the only one; and he that
swaps it for Know Nothngism swaps the genuine
for the counterfeit, and is miserably cheated.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06
MR.. SHEPARD IN ORANGE.

We invite attention to the communication in our
paper to-day, in reference to Mr.. Shepards speech
at Hilsborough Wednesday last.
The Raleigh Star says:
His speech is re presented to have been of
marked ability, and convincing effect upon those
present Reports have been industriously circula-
ted that the vote for Mr.. Shepard would be small IN
that county, because many of the old Wing party
would vote against him. We feel authorized from
what we have heard to state that this is not the
case; but that Mr.. S. will certainly receive nearly
the entire vote of the whole Wing party, and that
the American party will be able to roll up much
larger majority for him than has been received by
any candidate for years"
Our information is of an entirely different charac-
Ter. We learn that the speech was, for the most
part, pontless and producedrlittle enthusiasm.
indeed, Mr.. Shepard is not himselfin this campaign
lie must feel the embarrassments inseparable from
HIS position; in such q cause he must founder and
ai BESIDES, he has been out of public life for some
seven or eight years. and in respect to the issues OF
Inc day, the run of parties, and knowledge OF the
masses of the people, he is therefore more or less
o'd:5oggish and behind the times. We are assured
mat his vote in Orange will be small-that there
are many conservative Wings in the County, the
hover ofthe old Wing party" referred to by the
oar, 'cho aoU not support him. But the Star claims
LOT HIM NEARLY the-entire vote of the whole Wing
party With what reason? Upon the ground
That Know Nothingsm is the Wing party under
another name? so, Mr.. Shepard must be serving
The Wings, and cannot expect Democratic votes.
vi Is it upon the ground that the Wing party, as
declared by Mr. Shepard in his speech in this place,
Is dead? lfso, are they to rise from the dead for
the purpose offollowng him? The old Wing party,
says Mr. Shepard, is dead; if the Know Nothings,
says Mr. Shepard, "can outHe the two old dead
understanding the Wing and Democratic par
ues-then they, the Know Notbings, ought to take
0at patent for the same! Will the Wings of Or
snge be moved by such a compliment to support
Mr. Shepard? Again, according to the Star, Mr..
shepard is to roll UP much larger majority in
orange than has been received 'by any candidate
IN that County for years! How much more popular
Mr. Shepard in Orange than Mr.. Graham, or Mr.,
oad. Jones, Jr., or Mr.. Phillips, or Ar. Turner?
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06

ANOTHER KNow-NoTH1NG RooRBAck ExposED.-
The Know Nothing presses have made great han
die of the fact that Bronsons Review, in maintain
ing the temporal power of the Pope is fully endors
ed by the Catholic Bishops. Mr.. Bronson is an
ratio genius but he has the honesty to out and
denounce the fraudulent schemes of the plot
ters Mr.. Bronson thus strikes down the last resort
of Know NothingIsm:
ave notice with pain disposition among our
KnowNothing writers to hold the bishops whose
names on the cover of our Review responsible
for whatever sentiment or doctrine is found in
pages. This is wrong The bishops have kindly
encouraged the publication Of Review, having
confidence in our loyal intentions, and believing it,
upon the whole, useful to the of truth; but
they endorse sentiment doctrine advance.
The achoLe responsibility rests upon the editor alone,
ond bishop is responsible for anything that 0p-
pears IN oar pages, and every is just free to
controvert or condemn anything in our pages he
would be were his name not on the cover. We beg
our opponents to bear this in mind, and to rernem-
Der that our Review does not, in any whatev-
err, speak by authority of the American hierarchy,
and has other endorser than its lay editor, who
is free to write and publish simply holding himself
responsible to the proper authorities, what he plea
The merit or the blame, if either, in all cases
belongs to him, and the public cannot justly hold
anybody else in any respect responsible. "
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06
T Fl E M A r IL E T 8
WILMINGTON MARKET.

9.
There is very tile produce arriving and reports of
sales are consequently meagre The weather has
ncement since yesterday that little outdoor
yesterday of only 30 bbls at q IS
for yellow dip, y $50 Tbs. None market this morning
SPIRITS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. done since yester-
days report, and the market is dull quotation 80
cents.
TARA small parcel is offering this morning. but not
sold at the time of closing eng iries.
Yesterday of 200 bushels at 81 25 per bus.
HAY-There is large supply of Northern make
ket and prices have decided downward tendency Sale
yesterday OF 100 bales inferior at 81 25 . 100 lbs.
journal
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06

W- We tender our thanks to Mr.. Angler, Of
Durham's station, for list of five subscribers,
companied with the money. We also thank our
friends in the surrounding country for their recent
exertions in our behalf Our subscription list is in
creasing rapidly and still there is room for more.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06

TENNEssEE.-The intelligence from Tennessee is
most cheering for the Democrats, Gov. johnson is
proving in every respect overmatch for Col Cen
try, and the prospect is that he will defeat him by
larger majority than he received over Col. Henry.
The dark-lanterns of Tennessee stretching out
their hands and calling for Miller and Rayner.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06

Macs HEAD.-This| favorite resort of the Old
North State will be opened for the reception of vis
tors on the 1st July next The enterprising pro-
prietor Mr. A. E. Jacobs, is now industriously en-
gagged in providing abundantly for the season. He
is determined to deserve patronage, at least Who
does not delight in sojourn at Nays Head during
the hot summer monthsi Unequalled f-baths,
and tempting tables will be found there.
Pioneer.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06

The Washington Times states that 'the services
of the Hon. Kenneth Rayner H. w. Miller, and O..
L. Burch, Esquires, have been secured as Cores
ponding Editors of the American Sentinel, publish
ed at Wilson, N. c." The Times calls this "az
sorts Of team." True enough but we should not
be surprised if it should end in an cold Virginia
breakdown"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06

The Raleigh Standard has been particularly Sc
we're on the devil of late N. C. argus.
The complaint of the Argus is in good time and
reasonable Whatever Cameron's faults may be, he
has way of standing By his friends which de-
serves commentator.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06
PUBLTC SPEAKING,

L. OBJ BRANCH, ESQ.,, will address the citizens of
Raleigh this Tuesday, evening, at the Court House.
The public generally are invited to attend, as the
doors will stand open, and the aoiU be lighted
szy- The Democrats of Wake invited to meet
at the Court House on next Friday night for the
nurpose of forming Democratic Club A full at
tendance is requested.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-06

"a VOICE FROM THE PAST" :" WAR JOHN
RANDOLPH THoUGHT"-'I have boon the steady,
firm constant and strenuous advocate to the best of
my poor ability of the oppressed people of Ireland.
In the course of not uneventful life 1 have seen
many things-I have seen black swan-but new
er have yet seen that GUis IN terris Irish
Tory, OF the man who has seen one"
John Randolph.