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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-07-21
FUSION I'm OHIO.

A Fusion State Convention was held at Column
bus, Ohio, on the 18th inst. 1t was we'll attended
and the greatest enthusiasm prevailed. Among
those present were Lewis D. Campbell, Salmon P.
Chase, Joshua II. Giddings, Col. VIM. schOuler,
Thomas H.. Ford, and others embracing the leading
men of the old Wing, Republican, and Frcesoil or
CARNATIONS, The following is the platform adopt
cd -
l.. Resolved, That the people who constitute the
supreme power in the United States, should guard
with jealous care the rights of the several states,
as independent governments. No encroachment
upon their legislative or judicial prerogatiyes
should be permitted from any quarter.
z Resoired, That the people Of the State of
ONO, mindful of the blessings conferred upon
them by the ORDINANCE OF FRsEDoM, whose ami
yersary our convention this day
have established for their political guidance the
following cardinal rules
L. We VIII resent the spread Of slavery under
whatever shape or color it may be attempted.
=. To this end we will labor necessarily to rem
der imperative and void that portion Of the Kan
gas and Nebraska bill which abclishes freedom In
the territory withdrawn from the influence Of
slavery by the Missouri Compromise of 1920; and
We will oppose, by every lawful and constitutional
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-07-21
JApAN--ouR TREATY RATIFIED.

Captain Adams, who recently returned with
the Japanese treaty, had been absent about eight
months. lie found the japanese officials ex-
tremely courteous and friendly. and the people
social and communicative Their former dis
trust and jealousy, seemed greatly diminished.
There was some difficulty in procuring the sig
nature Of the emperor TO the treaty, as it was
the custom for the supreme council TO act in his
stead. But the difficulty was overcome, and
the treaty with the United States is the frs,
that has ever received the signature Of a Jap
anese emperor. The privilege Of trade and in
tercourse secured are also more liberal and ad-
vantageous than have been secured by any other
nation that has obtained access to this isolated
people.
The Japanese officials made many inquiries
after Commodore Perry, 10 whom they sent mes
sages of remembrance. The circular railroad
and locomotive he took out had been put up in
Yedo, and the Japanese could now manage them
very well the locomotive making its trips every
day. They had also the life boat in the water,
with a special crew detailed for her. The mag
nctic telegraph, however, was rather too diff
cult for ihsm, and they had not succeeded in
getting it to work properly. During the visit
of Commodore Perry's squadron they took meas
uremen,s ofthe sioreship Southampton, end they
had a vessel Of the same model and dimensions
nearly ready for launching. The old Japanese
law, restricting the size and model Of their junks
has recently been abroga,ed, and the government
is now ambitious to possess a naval squadron
similar to ours. From this fact il will be seen
how rapid is the growth Of new ideas in this Sc
cluded nation, and what vast changes must
necessarily result from their further intercourse
with Americans.
The only American article they objected to
tbs introduction Of, was religion. They pre-
ferred their own, and the commissioners return
ed TO Captain Adams a bundle Of religious books
and tracts, which one Of the American chaplains
had distributed, among the people, requesting
him 10 take them back to America. They re-
monsirated at this attempt to proselyte the Jap
anese as in violation Of the principles of The
treaty and contrary to Japanese law.
The whole coast Of Japan suffered from the
great e~arthquage Of December. Simoda, Yedo
Osacca, were nearly demolished. The ocean
rose to an unusual hight and receded again sud
denly five or six times, dashing vessels and
houses in confusion upon the shore. Tho Rus
sian frigate Diana, which was lying in the har-
Dor Of Simoda, with three anchors down, was
whirled around like a top, making 43 complete
revolutions in 80 minutes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-07-21

rides and drives in the neighborhood are de-
many a secluded cottage seen in a drive of a
few miles from town. The principal hotel, the
Revere House is well kept, the proprietor gen.
ilcmanly and accommodating. The Water
Cure, State Lunatic Asylum and pretty girls
being located here, gives the town some impor-
lance. Situated as it is among mountains and
having a healthy climate, renders it a cool and
delightful resort in summer to tho city pleasure
seeker.
For music, the Braltlebrro Band often per-
forms in tho public garden adjoining the Law
renee Water Cure, aud pour their delicious
strains upon the dewy night air, delighting the
ears Of a large number Of persons Of both sexes
who lounge about the premises, some sitting on
the fences, some looking into the windows Of
the old Establishment, and some leaning against
the trees. To say that the music is intensely
appreciated, would be but a commonplace iri-
butte both to the excellence Of the performers,
and The cultivated tastes of the listeners. So
unconscious is the lapse of limo and so pro-
fouudly absorbed the attention Of all, that not q
few Of the more delicate class Of invalids for
get TO go to bed at their ordinary seasonablc
hours, and are beguiled from their slumbers un-
til nearly ten O'Clock. So entertaining is the
effect of music, that all minor and discordant
sounds are, for a time eIeclually hushed. Not
a howl is heard from any Of the numerous dogs
quar,ered about the premises, nor a bullfrog's
note from the mill.pond in The ravine. The
members OF the Band are said TO be very nu-
merous, but owing to tho darkness Of the eve
nisg il VI is impossible to count them. Nothing
occurs to mar the pleasure OF the occasion, ex-
cept it be the temporary alarm of a medical
gentleman, one Of the guests Of the Lawrence
Water Cure, whose dog had been let loose from
his tether, by some one who w%anionly united
the string- Arrangements will hereafter be
made to guard against such an interruption
which occasioned much unpleasant anxiety, not
only to the owner of the liule animal, but to
many of his sympathizing friends. The escape
of one of The canine species, from his fasien-
ings in the night time is always a calamity to
be dreaded, and its unfortunate occurrence on
the present occasion can only be attributed to
some radical defect in the programme of the
evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-07-21

EDrroR ARREsrEp.-we learn from the Crock
Island Advertiser that Mr.. J. d. Danforth Jr.
formerly Of the "vermont Patriot, - and now ofihe
'Rock Island Republican, " was arrested, week be-
fore last. on an Indictment found against him by
the Grand Jury Of the last term Of the Circuit
Court in Rock Island county, for "wilful and cor
rupt perjury in falsely swearing to the circula-
ton Of the "Republican." for the purpose Of pro-
curing the Post Office advertising. He was held to
bail In the sum Of one thousand dollars, TO answer
for his appearance at the Circuit Court in Novem-
Der next. Tho advertising Of the list Of letters for
the Rock Island Post Office Is worth about fhy
dollars a year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-07-21
LETTER FROM GEN. FLETCHER.
PRooroRsvILLE, JuIy IOth, ls5a

PRocToRsvrLIE, July 10th, 1861
BRo. SLADE--Dr. Sir,--I am compelled 10
come 10 the painful conclusion that | must be
deprived the pleasure of attending the conyen-
tion Tomorrow in consequence of ill-heaih.-
The disappointment is deeply felt.
A gathering of freemen at such a time as
this, for the purpose of consulting upon the true
interests of their country, and upon their high
duties and responsibilities, will be an occasion
full Of interest, and l trust, full of hope. The
doings of that convention will have an imPoT-
tant bearing upon the future destinies of The
State.
The original object Of the order, whose rep
resentatiyes assemble Tomorrow was a high and
noble one. The old world, sick unto death,
aud Tacked with the throes OF mortal disease,
has yomiied upon our shores the elements o.
Monarchy and despotism, of ROmanism aud
heaihenism. In this, were seen evils, which,
If left unchecked, would sweep away our cher
ished liberties, and dearest institutions hence
the necessity Of guarding we'll against the evils
that might arise from these discordant materials
in our body politics Americans regarding the
elective franchise as the safeguard Of civil rights,
the right arm of personal and public safeiy-lt
was dear TO them as the ''Apple of the eye"
II was TOO rich a pearl to be thrown away with
romantic wantonness, or bartered for the warb'
liugs Of a mere political song. Thus an order
was organized for the securing Of our country
from the alarming dangers of foreign influence.
At the very time when we neededall our strength
and vigilance to counieract the dangerous Gle
menls that are flowing in upon US from erferdR
sources, a still greater GAUGE Ofs alarm and dis
may proclaims itself from the place where
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-07-21

Destructive FIRES N MsScnEsrrh-On Gun
day morning two very severe fires occurred in Man
chest, n. II. The hrst broke out in the DeLAinc
mill which ragged with great fury until $500. 900
worth Of property was destroyed. II is supposed
to have caugh, from n watchman's dropping his
lantern. While this fire was raging another broke
GU, in Elm street which Destroyed nearly a whole
square Of buildings. The loss BY the latter was
tery severe as many families were driven out Of
house and home. More than 400 operatives have
been thrown out Of employment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-07-21

CnITnSDKS CouSrY.-The Republicans Of Chit
tendcn County held a convention at Essex Junction
on Wednesday Of last week, Hon. Truman GAlusha
presiding. The platform Of the Burlington Con-
ton was reported by the committee on resolutions.
and unanimously adopted. The following nOmina-
tons were then made
SenGf0rs.-Geo. W. Benedict Of Burlington.
Elanson II. Wheeler Of Charlotte, John Allen Of
westf0rd; -fssistanf Judgs-EErs Is. Green Of
Richmond, DR.. John Peck OF Burlington; Judge
Of Probdie-Wm. II. French Of willision; States
-iiiorney-rOrry y. Wales Of Burlington; Sheriff
Humphrey Paul Of Burlington. The County Com
mittee Of last year were reelected.
The Free Pres says "The tone Of the speech
e, and the generei feeling, was wholly in favor Of
laying aside all minpor issues, until the great qucs-
ton before the country is settled"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-07-21

DARTMOUTH COLLEGE, Commencement takes
place at Dartmouth on Thursday Of next week, the
10Th. An Grafton will be delivered on Tuesday
evening, the 9th, before the Theological Society,
by Rev. Professor Phelps Of Andover. On We'd
nesday the Society Of the Alumni will hold its FIRST
Triennial meeting. An grafton will be delivered by
Prof s. @. Brown, and the Society will probably
dine together. On the same day the Literary So
cieties will be addressed by Wendell Phillips Of
Boston. and a poem will be delivered by Park Ben
jamin, Esq, Of New-York.
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TO CORRESPONDENTS.

We solicit correspondence from all 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, aeci-
dents, meeting, facts, Sc, &C., transmitted to US
carly, will receive prompt attention. Our friends
by remembering this, can add much TO the value
of TuE PuGSIx. "0riginal Poetry" is not sought
for with much avidity by the reading community.
The latest quotations show it to bea very poor stock
for investment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-07-21

nENocRsrIc STATE CcsyEsr;os.-Ihe Demo
cratic State Committee have called a conversion to
meet at Montpelier, on the 25th inst. for the pur-
pose Of nominating a State ticket and transacting
other necessary business. The call is a pathetic
and blubbering appeal to all disaffected politicians,
who once belonged to the Wing and Free Demo
cratic parties. to come up and lend a helping hand
and 1t "BoO-hOos' more Justify about "union"
and patriotism than any similar document we
have lately met with. If any one wishes to get a
sight Of our respected ''Uncle SANS officials he
had better look in upon this Convention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-07-21

lRofTNtpouucutt ~ Inc NtIuuont Ehouit
81. JoHxsBuRY, VT. JuLY 10th, 1855.
MI. EDrroR; During last week, this part Of the
State was unusually fertile in crimes and criminal
proceedings.
On Wednesday last, Nancy NJ. Plummer ofGraf
ton was arrested and brought before'Isaae N. Hall,
Esq, on a charge of having occasioned the death
Of Emma ]. Heath by poison. The respondent is
a coarse, reckless. oyergrown girl of thirteen; her
victim was n child Of seven. It appeared in eyi-
denee that about three weeks ago. he respondent
offered 10 the deceased and several other children
who were her school mates, n cake Of hard, whitish
substance, which subsequent examination proved
to contain arsenic. She informed some Of the chill
drcn that II was poisonous, but induced others to
partake Of it. One Of them died, the other sur
vived, bat experienced such effects from the poison
as to ruin her constitution. The respondent mani
tested no feeling in regard to the results Of her
crime, or It's probable consequences to herself She
was held to bail in the sum Of $3.50, for her APP
pearance before the County Court next December.
by virtue of an executive warrant issued BY
Gov. Royce on the requisition Of Gov. Gardner Of
Massachusetts,, Deputy Sheriff Moses Hill Of this
place arrested, at Coventry, on ThursdAy Of last
week, one George Drew, a fugitive from the justice
Of Massachusetts,. Hill brought his prisoner here.
kept him safely over night, and, in the morning.
locked him in an upper room at the St. J~ohnsbuy
House, and went out on other business. The lock
Of the door was screwed on the inside of the door,
and, Us soon as the prisoner found himself alone,
he unscrewed the catch which held the bolt, and
went mt He wolka1 rnn1iv Aoun Into tba onteA
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-07-21

Toney Proctor, a free colored man, died at Tai
l~ahassee, Fla, on the 10th ult., aged lie years.
1t is said he was at the battle of Quebec, as the
servant of an English officer, in 1853, which
is 90 years ago. He recollected this fact dis
tinctly. He was at the beginning of the revo-
lutionary war in the vicinity of Boston, at the
time the tea was thrown ever board, and after
wards at the battle of Lexington. He came to
Florida long before the change of flags, and set
tied 10 st. Augustine, where he purchased his
freedom, married and reared a large family
During the FLORIDA war he acted as Indian in
terpreter for Gen. Harvey,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-07-21

BELL sMIrn ABRoAD.-we have read with great
gusto this attractive book, which is composed Of a
series Of entertaining letters, originally eontribu-
ted TO the National Era, and Is mainly devoted to
the sights, sounds, men, manners, women, wicked
ness, fools, fashions, authors, artists, and lovers
and legends Of Paris II is written in a ebatty,
agreeable style that has 4 touch Ct refined humor
about it, and a we'll marked vein Of intelligence
running through IT. Altogether. the work is an &C
ceptable addition to the current literature Of the
day. J. C. Derby Of New York Publishes It.
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discovery Of the offender. Every good citiren will
do his utmostto punish such an outrage and iopre.
vent It's recurrence, without regard to the source
from whence Il originated.
Memorial and Appointuent--We learn r,,ur
arrus Tint Jocl Codding, Esq, has been REM,
from the onise Of Postmaster at Brootlin, ana IL, /,
Burzilla stickney has been appointed in nj. nl,,,
Inc gassayS
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,sa" VI a nan
VI ~ hauOsn
squA"y S'pp1-
III, u,e,n,r during tbe nrr.snt 80,
,.,on.oiv ho, in everv diyectior ,ha ,,...a.
In, s-om 90 10 100 degrees .bove ,e,o M
onrv and .,arcbed linen have euioved G..
=, .sso...w - eor IA the eormcr won, d. ~
went down. In consequence Of this eond,,,.
,hs .,mo.,bers corn ia shoo,inc unw,,l..~
v.rds Win prod;g;ou. ye,oci,v. and tho e.,
TINS county arc Dusty engAgcu IN securing their
crops oil grass anu "Ih'er-rge' oo'h Of which are
a'unuan'' oaus are "'' maturing ana efpns-
ent appearance IN connection WIN The greatbreOlb
Sowh, indicates d larger and Oe'er crop than vas
] ever Dcf0rc gArncreQ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-07-21
Oermoud 31bemt.
NOTICE.

The Phcnix will be printed at present on
the afternoon of Fridays. BY this arrangement we
arc 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.
n Those who wish to have their Probate Motif
COS appear in the PHaSix will give directions to
that effect at the Probate Office.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-07-21

"DorsrIcKs; WHAT lis sAYs"-is the title Of a
work which embraces a series Of letters as extern
sively known as those Of the once famous Jack
Downing. The statement Immediately following
the title-page will convey a better idea Of the aims
and object Of this book than any language Of ours.
It Is as follows--omitting capital letters and fancy
type ~ I
"This is neither a history, romance, nfe-drau6a,
biography, autobiography, nor post mortem exam
%inatiou, but n series Of unprecedented literary
eSiravagances, written without malice aforethought
by the single hero thereof, purely for his own glO-
r~i6cation, and printed by the publisher solely for
his own profit"
Published in New York by Edward Livermore,
and for sale at all the bookstores. y
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-07-21

vFRHoST Irzns.-Mr. Clemens formerly of
Hydepark and lately Of California, while attempt
ing to jump on the train near the depot in Burling-
ton on Wednesday, fell upon the truck, when 4
portion Of the train passed over him, causing his
death four houIs after the accidental collision
took place on the Vermont and Canada road. on the
4th, near Rouse's Point by which several persons
were injurci.-coun,erfeit tens Of the Montpelier
Bank are in circulation, and Edward Howe and
Henry Holbrook were arrested In Boston on the
ith in their attempts to pass some Of them.-A
German was drowned In the Otter Greek while in
the river for the purpose Of bathing, Sunday before
last, and a little son Of Mr.. Andres Of Bedford
also lost his life In the same way.
The barn Of Emory Hollisier Of woodfori was
struck by lightning. on the afternoon Of the 9TH
inst, and burnt with a portion Of its contents.-
The sAw-mills Of Messrs. Fay & Fasscst, in GlAs-
~tenbury, were destroyed by ere on Sunday nigh,
Of last week together with a considerable quantity
Of lumber. Loss about $4,000; no issurance.-
The powder mills Of Mr.. Caskin at Bennington.
were blown up on the 9th inst, killing one man,
Mr.. Thomas West, who was at work in the kernel
ing mill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-07-21

0RAxoE CouSrY.-A Fusion Convention in this
County was held at Chelsea on the 18th inst, at
which the following nominations were made
SeaaiOrs-Joseph Atkinson, John Waite; States
-AtfOrnsy-AbjAh Howard, Jr.; ShsrG-c. C. p.
Baldwin; cOHniy Judges-John Lynde, Levi Ia
Dor.
The convention adopted a single resolution APP
proving the Burlington convention Of the 9th Of
June, and endorsing the nominations there made.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-07-21

DAVID n. CARPENTER, RsQ, Of Greenfell, Mass.
has been re-app0intei in that town by
the President. His commissions have heretofore
from tbs Post Master General, but the
income Of the Office now amounts to over one thous-
and dollars per annum.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-07-21

TIM HoosAc ~TuSSEL-The work on the Railroad
route between Greenfield and the western line Of
Massachusetts is progressing. A short tunnel west
Of North Adams is being prosecuted vigorously
and gives promise Of speedy completion. The
grading on other portions Of the route is in pro-
gress, but we believe the matn tunnel through the
mountain has not been commenced.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-07-21

AMERICAN SURGEONS are quite numerous in the
medical staff of the Russian Army. Two more Of
this class-one from Boston and one from this
state-salled in the Hermann on Saturday last
The one from this State receives $500 per annum,
expenses paid and a servant found.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-07-21

uHT NITTHlH = NHH7E VIZ UOlWIEI VHIy HVTHIHIKNUs
The entire ticket Is as follows -
Salmon p. Chase, for Governor;
Thomas II. Ford for Lieut.. Governor;
y. NJ. Wright. for Auditor;
- Barker, for Sec. State;
VIM. II. Gibson, for Treasurer;
}. d. Rimball, for Att'y General;
Hon. Jacob BrinkerhoG was nominated for Judge
Of the Supreme Court.
These nominations appear to give satisfaction and
we trust they will be ratified by the people by an
overwhelming majority.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-07-21

Persoaal.-Among the recent arrivals at The
Revere House we notice ex-Gov. Seymour and H-
ratio Seymour, Jr. Of New York, Judge o. S. ssy-
mour and C. W. Seymour Of Litehhe.ed, Ct, It.
A. L. Clay. u. S. ", and Prof. Jared Sparks q
Cambridge.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-08-11

STATE OF LOTSlANA-Sixth Judi
cial District Court Parish of East Ba-
ton Rouge-Tn. the matter Of the Success
sion O: Edwin MoNrAN, decd, No.
APO "Probate. ~
DY virtue of an alias commission issued
ID in the above Succession, and to ME
directed, from the Hon. sixth judicial dis
trict court, in and for the Parish and State
aforesaid; will! offer at public sale by
virtue OF said commission, at the Court
House door, of said parish, in the city of
Baton Rouge, on S.dTURD.AYAe 25th day
of .Awgust nezt, A. D. 1855, at IL o'clock
4. M. The property hereinafter set forth
and described, belonging to TIA succession
Of Edwin MoNrAN, late .of1aid parish,
decd, to wit:
A certain lot of ground, situated in that
part of the city of Baton Rouge, laid out by
the late Ellie Beauregard, and designated on
the plan thereof, as lot No. 6, of square
No. is, measuring sixty feet front on St.
Louis Street, by one hundred, and twenty
in depth french measure-with all the
buildings and Improvements thereon.
Another lot of ground in the eastern half
of square No. 9, in that part of the city of
Baton Rouge, known as Suburb Grasie, in
conformity with the plan thereof, laid out
by Messrs. Gates ana Newcomb, full
description Of this lot, will be given on the
day Of sale.)
Another lot of ground situated in that
part of the city Of Baton Rouge, known
as Hicky Town, and designated on the plan
thereof, as lot No. 2 Of square No. -.
on the following terms and conditions,
to wit:
One thru CASH, and the balance in two
equal instalments, at six and twelve
months from the day of sale, in notes salts
factorally endorsed, bearing eight per cent
interest after maturity until paid, and
mortgage retained on the property sold, un-
til the full and final payment.
july21. H. V. BABlN, Sheriff.