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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-07-28

There must be an abundant supply of all
kinds of provisions for home consumption, and
a large surplus FOR export if required.
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KEITY,S
CoMMIssIoNERs NOTICE.

" Nhe undersigned, having been appointed by the
Il Hon. Probate Court for the District of MARI
boro, Commissioners to hear and adjust all claims
against the Estate Of Absalom Pike late of Whiting
ham. deceased, and all offsets thereto, and six
months from the 18th day Of June 1855 being al
for that purpose, hereby give notice that we
will attend to the business Of our said appoint
ment at thedwelling house of Waters Gillet in said
Nottingham on the last Monday Of August next
and the first Monday in december next, from one
O'Clock z. NJ. to four on each of said days.
Nottingham, July 9th, 1865.
Hosea y. Ballou, ! commss;ouo.s
Hosea D.. Bllou, commissioner
3w. 20
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THE FALL TERM OF
BRATTLEB0R0 ACADEMY

WILL m August both, aud continue
w II weeks, under the charge Of T.. L. HOOK
Err, A. b.. a graduate Of Middlcbury College
Further particulars will he announced hereafter.
l.. CLARK, Sec. Board Il Of Trustees.
W. Brattlebaro, July 20. &c
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AUCTION SALE
FARM. BUILDTSC-LoTs, PASTURE
LANDS. I~MPOHTED STOCK,
uONsES. &c.


FARM. BUILDTSC-LOTs, PASTURE
LANDS. IMPOiVrED STOCK,
HORSES, $50. &C.
THE subscriber will scll at Aiction on WEDNES-
DAY, The 9TH day Of SEPTEMBER next the
Drummer Farm"
ownel and occupied by him. together with the
Tools, Stock aud Produce on the same.
ALSO: TWO BUILDING LOTS lying near
the village, ono Of 40 ACRES and the other Of
1G,-both well waicrcl, aud consisting Of wood.
meadow anil up land. For beauty Of scenery
and adaptation for gcntlcmcn's summer resi-.
dcnccs they cannot be surpassed in New Eng
land.
ALSO: II ACRES OF WOOD AND PAS
turo land lying in Vernon.
ALSO: VIII be sold at the same time and place
the w~EATHERHEAD FARM, lying in Ouilforl
in what Is called "weatherhead Hollow" con-
sisting Of about $50 ACRES mostly pasture land
Of superior quality; anil the TO1lREY PAS
TUIE in the same neighborhood Of about l20
acrcs-both we'll fenced and Uatered.
IN THE STOCK or CATTLE arc six
thorough bred H~EREfORDs. three Of which
we're imported from England Also, seven
HORSES all Of superior quality, and three o.
them fast trottcrs Also, several full blood
MACKAY HOGS. Also, 100 SHEEP. including
one thorough bred Sguth Down and one full blood
Meriuo Buck.
~ The sale will m at 10l o'clock AN.
Everything put up will positively be sold to the
highest bidder. u Terms, Cash.
LEVI 4. DO WILEY.
Bratileboro, July 18th, 1855. Tw25
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FTsK'S
Patent Metallic Burial Cases,

AlIl-TIGilT AND lNDESTRUCTlBLE,
For protecting and preserving the Dead for ordinary
i~nicnicni, for vaults, for transportation, or for
any other desirable purpose.
V1IE subscriber has just received a full assort-
Il mcnt Of the above Cases Of entire new shape
and Rosewood finish. The objection which some
have had to the former style is now entirely re-
moved. We now offer to the public a case which
looks as well as the most elegant Rosewood Coffin.
\. n. DwINELL, Agent.
Brattleboro, Vt, July %, 1855. Gm2G
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COMMISSTONERsi NOTICE.

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
VNTE the subscribers having been duly appoint
w ed by the Hon. the Probate Court for the
District Of Marlboro, Commissioner to receive,
examine and adjust all claims and demands Of ali
persons against the Estate of JAMES G. MURPHY,
late of Brattleboro, in said District, deceased; also
all claims aud demands exhibited in offset thereto
and six months from the seventh day Of July being
allowed for that purpose, do hereby give notice that
we will attend to the business Of our appointment
at the CENTRAL HOUSE in said Brattlebnro, on
the second Thursdays Of August and December
next respectively, from 10 o'clock A.. NJ, to 4
O'Clock Z. NJ, Of each of said days.
RUFUS PRATT,
H.. J. HIGGINSON, Com'rs.
ARNOLD J. HINES
Brattleboro, July 18th, 1855. 25
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LELAND SEMINARY,

c. b. SMITH, A.. NJ, Principal.
W. l.. JOY, A. b., Teacher of Mathematics and
O. G. HOWARD, Assistant. tClassics.
H. NJ. AYERS, MD, Lecturer on Natural Sciences
NJ. d. T.. HAYES, Teacher Of poumanship.
Miss c. l.. Bridgcman, Teacher Of Ornamental
Miss II. n. JOY, Teacher Of Music. branches
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WOOL-The market is quite active, with a free
supply on the market. Holders evinee much conf
dsnce IN tue permanently of present prices sales Of
5000 lbs. al 52a33e for low quality, 38aile for medi-
um, and Babe for fine. Pulled is quick, especially
Lambs nj Sc cash sales Of 5000 lbs at e8a2yc. For
No | 33c, for %supcrfne, and 31a314c Tor extra. For
-. :. -...t fnrfHr-f t.fI W. nuDt.s
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FOR CHILDREN.

ID OCKING Horses, Wheelbarrows, Wagons,
IN Toy Bureaus, Bcdsteads, Tables, Cradles,
Chairs, Driving Hoops, sc. A. L. DWINELL.
July Is. Gm26
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IL The DWELLING IOUsE on High street,
fnE.f now owned and occupied by the under
l..tikixa signed.
.hg2 Also; The lot Of land on Elliot 81.
on which lately stood the shop occupied by NJ. viii
lens. For further particulars inquire Of the sub
scribcr. ASllBEL DICKINSON.
Drattleboro, April 10Th, 1855. II
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Westminster Seminary.

Westminster Seminary.
| NALL TERM Of II weeks, begins Wednesday,
Il Aug. 9th.
L.F. w ARD, AM, Principal Of Ancient
Languages and English Literature.
G. w. HARRIS. Principal Of Ornamental
Department, French and Music, with assistant
Board Of Instructors.
For Catalogues, Circulars, and further iniorma-
ton, address the Principals.
sw2I T. r. HALL, See'y.
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HNHE Fall Term will ommencc on Wednesday,
Il Aug. 18th, under the management Of the
above large and experienced Board Of Instructors,
This Institution is in a highly aourishing condition,
and no pains will be spared In preparing students
for Teaching. College, and the active duties Of life.
Special facilities offered to those who wish to attend
to Music. the various branches Of Painting and
Drawing and to the Languages. instruction in
French will be given 10y a native French Teacher,
Lectures weekly on History and the Natural Sci
cnces. Tuition as low, and ia most cases lower
than in similar schools in this vicinity. Increased
facilities are offered for obtaining board in the
Boarding House and in private families, tho price
Of which will not exceed s2a week including ROOM
rent, lights, fuel and washing, and in clubs it can
be obtained for n little over 81, n weck.-Eligible
room furnished these who board themselves.
J. CLARKE, Secretary.
Townshcnd, July, 1855. 4w2G
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4 NEW STORE.
Z s II q o o d s j.

\ n - - ~ ~ ~ D.
UNIE subscriber respectfully informs the in-
y hnhitants Of WILMINGTON and vicinity that
he has just received a NV & Cnoiog SrocK OF
Uoons-at the stand formerly occupied BY
a. STONE,
Consisting Of a good und entirely new sclcetion Of
LADIES' DRESS GOODS,
--sUcu As
D'LhTNES, DERAGES, DE BEGEs.
LAWNS PRINTS, &C.
A large assortment n
BOnncts and Bonnet Trimmings,
all new aud Of the latest style,
HATS, CAPS, BOOTS. SHOES,
CROCKEEY & GLASS WARE
GROCERIES or ALL KINDS,
And in fact, everything usually found in n Conn
try store, all Of which are fresh from BOSTON &
NETWORK Markets. and will be sold at the low
est prices.
~ The highest prices will he paid for all kinds Of
FARMERS PRODUCE .... Several Palm
Leaf Hat Braidcrs wanted.
". n. No old Goods in the Store.
Wilmington, May 10Th, 1866.
10 w. ". AVERY.
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FOR SALE

A DWELLING HOUSE, BARN, 6 SHOP with
"A about 3 acres Of land, pleasantly situated near
Dummerston centre. The above is one of the best
stands for a sHoE MAKER as there is none In town.
Inquire Of the subscriber. LARKIN GIBBS.
Dummcrs,on, March -, 1865. s
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THE PRICES

To LvOR GOOD SPRING CHICKENS and
II II first rate fresh Batter will be paid at
the Wossclhocft Water-Cure.
July PC, 1855. 20
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MIRRORS,

A VERY large assortment in Gil., Mahogany,
"A Rosewood and Walnut Frames, for sale cheap,
by A.. L. DWINELL.
July %. 6m2G
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NAHOGANY, Black Walnut, Birch, and Ini-
IvI tation Collins Of all sizes, constantly on hand.
Also PLATES and GRAvE CLornEs, all Of which will
be sold at the lowest prices, by
A. E. DwINELL.
July %. Gm26
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nR. !. II. SCHEMES SEA WEED

DALM OF THOUSAND FLOWERS for beauti-
ID Tying the complexion, Lombard & Cundalls
Hair Tonic, Bliss unriSalled do, Lyons Rathai-
rian, Egyptian Rose Cream, Barry's Trieopherous
and a large variety Of Hair Oils and Washes con-
stantly on baud and for sale, at
J. W. H0LT0N'S.
Brattleboro, june =, 49,
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MATTRESSES AND PILLOWS.
Hest Unir Mniresses: Common do. do:

III TTfT :" WI WI
Very nice llnsk Mattresses
90 very nice Hair Pillows;
: 80 " " Feather do.
so " " IIusk do.
100 Z" Bed Comfortcrs
For sale very low, by
A. L. DwINELL-
July 25. Gm2G
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PATENT REF PAINTS.

PATENT GREEN PAINTS.
TIIE l~Iampden Paint and Chemical Company,
L. at Springfield. Mass, manufacture Patent
Grecus which are superior for beauty and durabili-
~ Of color to any other in the market. The color
is impaired to them by chemical combination, in
stead Of by a mere mechanical mixture.
The undersigned are the sole agents for the sale
Of the above GREEN PAINTS, and are ready to
FIJI all orders either for Paints or PAINTING at
short notice and on reasonable terms.
BEMIS & LEONARD.
u-,,.loboro NV p1,t, ,er, II
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-05-27
Mr.. pHILIps,s LETTER OF DEoLENsIoN.

The Hon p Philips, who represented the Mobile dis
trct with signal ability in the last Congress- unani-
mously nominated for reelection by the democratic
yenton which Mobile the 18th instant He
sponded to the nomination by declining TO accept and
states his reasons in the following letter;
TO the Representation Of the Democratic Convention
GENrLEmEN There circumstances beyond my control
which render the acceptance Of nomination for Congress
wholly impracticable The unanimty of feeling and the
complimentary in which this distinguished position
has been rendered inspire with the sncerct gratitude
while they increase the regret experience in the determine
ton to which have been driven am, however, reoiced
to know that there others whose strength will
B promote the Of the great issue
my own.
Never, gentlemen, had party higher destiny to fulfil
than the you meet to represent Our
l pledged her lives their fortunes and their
orr TO found government upon the principles of political
equality and religious freedom and should prove
worthy of such sres should fail to put forth every
energy Of our nature to maintain and defend it,
With my best wishes for the harmony of your deliberations
and the triumphant vindcaton Of its result by people,
remain with sentiments OF most enduring gratitude your
fellow citizen. p. PHILIPS.
MOBILE, May Is.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-05-27
THE DAILY UNION
THE VIRGINIA ELECTION.

We viii not confuse the reader by filing columns
this morning with the almost numberleas dispatches which
reached this city yesterday from various points Of Vr
gnia although the intelligence conveyed in those de-
spatche Of the most cheering character All cor
respondents agree in stating that the know nothngs have
met with Waterloo defeat that they have lost their gov
ernor lieutenant governor attorney general the congress
sional delegation and both branches Of the legislature
The only doubt is as TO the amount Of Wiss aggregate
majortes-some estimates touching as low figure as
FIVE thousand and Others reaching high as fifteen thou
sand The Richmond Enquirer thus briefly sums up the
result as far as heard from
'The returns come in most goriously From
the southwest and the Valley receive accounts which
coed our most sanguine expectations The election OF Wise
by an unprecedented majority is conceded even by know
notbngs All the democratic candidates for Congress
undoubtedly returned The legislature certainly safe
We give in the subjoned table all the returns which
have reached this city up TO the time OF going to press
"A, TOnfT
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-05-27
BOOK NOTICES.

Treatise Land Sareyiny illustrated by four hundred
engravings and magnetic chart. BY w. NJ. Gillespie,
A. NJ, civil engineer professor of civil engineering in
Union College, author of "a Manual Of Road making,"
&c. Published by d. Appleton Co., New York, 1855
For sale by r. Farnham, Washington city
The title of this work indicates scientific and practical
character Its value in the extraordinary labor be-
upon its preparation The author has sought to
duce surveying Systematic and symmetrical whole by
basng the few simple principles and tracing them
complicated ramcations and varied applications
The book before the result of much practical experience
combined with laborous study and extensive investigation
He deduces all the operations Of surveying from five simple
principles, and he has framed system which embraces the
in all its bearings and connexions, illustrated by
engravings and explained with and mnutenes
In getting up the work. the author has made thorough
animation of fifty volumes the subject. Either to
who desires to learn surveying to already
mends itself to patronage.
The Tpo Guardians, Home IN This World BY the au-
thor of "The Heir of Redclyle .'Henrettas WISH
ssKenneth" 'Heartsease," s'The Castle Builders" &C.
Published by d. Appleton Co., New York, 1855. For
sale by Il. Farnham, Washington city
The series which the before the last
issued has designed by the author ncucate
sentiments by giving the ordinary incidents life the
tractve form in which the influences are
exhibited the best advantage The "Two Guardians
prepared with laudabe view, and the story well
calculated make moral impressions the reader whilst
incidents connected and interviewer render
the book interesting well instructive The heroine OF
the tale Marion is attractive and interesting
acter.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-05-27
GENERAL ANDREW JACKSON
Born March Is, lT6T;
Died June 3, lS45.

on the opposite sdes another slab over the remains Of
Mrs. Jackson, engraved on which Is glowing ouogum
on her many virtues The ride is very pleasant one
and visits to this veneraed spot quite frequent
told as they should be- We rlucked flower and came
away.
son of the highest hills in the city is the late
idence OF President Polk yet occupied by his widow
The dwelling il handsome OF brick, and the grounds
in front of adorned by the choicest flowers kept in
most beautiful order This garden is always open the
public for IL contains the remains OF one only second
him whose grave have above noted-James Knox Polk
The building enclosing the monument proper is obelisk
is Of imeson plain and appropriate There nscrip
tions on the sides The first relates to his private char
acter the second the various offices of honor he had
held from his felowcitzens, the third cannot but copy
"'By his public policy he Defined established and
tended the boundaries of bis country. He planted the
laws Of the American Union the shores OF the Pacific
His influence and his counses tended organize the
national treasury the principles Of the constitution,
and apply the rule Of freedom 10 navigation trade and
industry.
What monarch might not be proud OF such eulogium
Where is the one who he to die tomorrow, would
deserve it9p
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HON. J. +. DOWDEIJ,.

The following extract Of private letter from Hon J.
r. Dowdel Of Alabama, to friend in this city viii be
read with mingled feelings OF pleasure and egretregret
that the country is likely TO lose the services Of one of her
distinguished citizens and pleasure that he is about
to retire before retreatng foe
q do not think however, under present circumstances
that will offer again for Congress. glad believe
however, that going down in the district
and may be considered dead in the South generally
Winston is the track without competitor, and
not likely win have any Everybody for him in this
country Governor Fitzparicks chance to
Senate consider good"
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osTHE MODEL COMMONWEALTH .

This is the title which the New York Tribune gives to
Massachusetts, compliment for passage by her cgs
laure Of the reasonable bill which virtually places that
State out Of the Union This bin is of the first fruits
OF the alliance between know nothngsm and abolitonsm
Of this model Commonwealth the Boston Post says:
Never before this State deeply dsgraced Shame
the treasonl Shame the traitors American liberty
Is il possible patriotism is far extinct in Massachusetts,
and the love OF the Union cold that such
ous business this viii not feeling indignation
and hurl upon the authors of such law the whitening blast
Of contemptG'
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HOMES OF TWO OF THE PRESIDENTS.

A correspondent of the Augusta Consutionalist, who
recently visited Nashville describes the last residence and
tombs of Andrew jackson and james X. Polk:
g The house in which Andrew Jackson lived is plain
edihce Of brick with porco and is approached by shell
walks and drives lined with uxurant growth ofcedar
from which fine grass plats extend To the right of the
house you pass into the garden and in the corner
the hand you upon the transformations tomb
of the deceased patriot II is simple roof sustained by
pillars the Of the circle formed by which Is an
obclisk some twelve feet high. In the pavement
on one side of this is plain slab, with the brief nscrp
ton.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-05-27

The letter Of the Washington correspondent of the New
York Herald Of the gath inst in regard TO the Kansas
difficulty Mr. Pierce and the aboonsts threatened trou
blcs with Cuban authorities relations with SPAIN &c
is tissue Of misrepresentation and sbcaons from be-
ginning to end As there is scarcely single truthful
statement IN the letter. II is not necessary to contradict IL
in detail II is enough to say that it is false throughout
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-05-27

y-Nr IssAEL H. Jams, ls2 South Tenih street. P'ade
hie . an, General travelling agent assisted Wa. H. WELD
J0, ColtINs JAmEs DsKnss, H. A. EyAss TsonAs D. Mos
JosEpH HAsalrr brrros, kossar W. McERsos, En-
wan w. why, l.. wArERaAs, II. J. hIspicK, r.
w. NAohkss and u. =. PaAEcr.
y- FkHr No. Lewis, OF Montgomery, Alabama, is our gen
aseg for the States OF Alabama and Tennessee,
r. q. LKwIs, and d. LswIs
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FFVH INV NVIHIiIDub UE03l'ItI"I
HON. w. p. HARRIS.

HON. w. p. HARRIS.
This gentleman the able and eloquent representative in
the last Congress from the 9TH district declared recently
IN speech delivered before democratic meeting in Law
renee county that he would not be candidate for reeec
ton Congress. This announcement says the Missssp
pan will be of regret the many friends of this
distinguished gentleman both in his district and out Of it.
His brief congressional career has been of brliancy
and usefulness. As of genius he has superior of
his age in the South As politician he is bold out
spoken and devoid OF those ineserving qualities which
sometimes called policy Without the arts of dema-
gogue he is emphacally wellbeloved of the peo-
pie They will always rejoice elevate him to any Office
within their gift whether Of political nature in the
line of his profession The following is the conclusion OF
his speech at Monticello:
I" He had yielded the wish Of the convention pre-
arrangement in the party organization and to
unity OF action He now felt at liberty 70 follow his in
cnation, which did not lead him to embark in political
He felt that he had been highly honored by the
district and sincerely grateful for the kindness which
had been uniformly displayed towards him by his constt-
uents in all the relations he had sustained towards Them
public and private No feelings of dappoinm dis
content-no unanly fear of defeatno distrust Of the
district Of the of the democratic parhad been
experienced by him. His candid Judgment that the
democratic party would triumph in the district decis
lively as heretofore
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From The Duffalo EXPRESS.

From the Buna0 Express
At meeting of the board of trade held on Tuesday
morning. the following preamble and resolutions in refer
TO the United States steamer Michigan offered by R-
fus G. Palmer, esq. were unanimously adopted
Whereas the United States steamer Michigan, Com
mander John S. Nicholas was, during the of 1854
engagedsometimes AT the risk of danger and always
the Of laborn succorng relieving and saving
lake craft, wrecked in distress and whereas said
did during that season perform
vice Of the nature mentioned which we owners ship
pers and consgnee but appreciate gratefully
having been opportune and efficient therefore,
Resoived That this board collectively and for each Of
its members tenders TO Commander Nicholas and his sub
ordinaes It's cordial and hearty thanks for the great and
timely assistance those gentlemen have through the agen-
Of the vessel which they attached rendered
lake marine periods when such aid was not only of
the highest value but procuble from any other source
that unesh labor having been frequently performed
der circumstances which by the custom that during
previous has obtained in reference the move
ments of the Mchgan) would have been held sufficient
excuse and refusal attempt any assist
This board cannot too highly estimate the prompt
and energetic in which the present Commander
and officers Of that public vessel have responded all APP
peals to their generosity and their skin and desires
place upon record in the strongest terms the expression Of
s appreciation OF series Of obligations numerous to
be particularly stated and too deep be easily forgotten
but for all which lake interests asngy indebted
to Commander Nicholas and his officers.
Resored That these resolutions be recorded upon the
books of the board and that copy of them be transmit
ted by the secretary to Commander Nicholas,