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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-18

AccrpENr.-A passenger, whose name we
could not learn, on the up freight train on the
Vt. & Mass. Railroad, on Wednesday, was
severely wounded in the head, by coming in
contact with a bridge at Gardner. He had
been emplyed on a Railroad in New York and
being used TO trains, got up on to the top of a
freight car to see the country through which he
was passing and have social chat with the
brakeman lis was busy talking with the brake
man, whoa the train passed under covered
bridge, and he was struck in his head, knocked
over on to the car, & would have rolled of if the
brakeman had not caught hold of him. He re-
manned senseless for short time, but soon came
to, and when he reached this town was able to
proceed to Shelburne Falls, where, with his
wife and child, he was going on visit
Greenfield Gazette.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-18
[For the Vermont Phoenix. ]
A FEW FACTS.

Mr. EDITOR II notice in your last paper joint
call for County Convention signed by portion of
the Wing and Free Soil county committee. |
wish to use your columns, to give the public a
brief explanation OF the origin and obvious design
of that call.
After the Peoples call for the Dist inst had been
circulated and signed in different parts Of the coun-
ty, Mr. Plat, editor Of the Republican, discover
ing that he was likely to be much less important
individual in county politics than he aspres abe,
conceived the brilliant idea of buoying up the sink
ing fortunes of the X. N. nominees, and maintain
ing his own personal Importance by grand fusion
meeting on the 18th. Accordingly, week ago
last Monday morning, he started on pilgrimage
through the county, and by telling one story to
this man, and another to that, succeeded in pro-
curing the signatures Of portion of the commit
tees to the call for the 18th, and it according
ly published Ia the meantime, a secret Irritation
for the Il. Ms 10 meet on the same day-ihe 1sh
has been sent 10 The different councils through
out the county! This push, which was designed to
be kept secret, accounts for all the milk in that
cocoanut.''
To show that Mr.. Plat used deception of the
grossest kind in getting up his call for the 18TH we
have only to state that Mr. Burnap, one Of the
Free Soil County Committee, has since peremptori-
y directed Mr.. Plat, in writing, to take his name
from the call for the lSth as he is in favor Of the
Peoples meeting the 21st; but his name is still
appended to the call. Mr.. +. NJ. Crosby, another
member of the same committee, states that his
name was put to the call for the 18th, entirely
disapproves of said call The only other member of
that Committee Is David o. Gale, of Londonderry,
who is n Kaop Nothing! No wonder he signed q
call, the only object Of which was secretly to Sc
cure his own eeciion-he being one Of the X. N
county nominees!
The names to the Wing call were procured in
the same way. Mr. d. A. Hammond, member of
the wing committee, who is a X. N. was informed
by Mr.. Plat that the design Of the Convention of
the 18th was to renominate the X. N. candidates
the outsiders would not 60 for them unless they
ostensibly had voice in tn, nominations, &C.
.ur. Dean was informed by Mr. Plat in substance
that the call for the Dist, was given up, and that
all, or nearly all, in the south end Of the county
were for the 18th. Mr.. Harris refused to sign the
call and his name was put to it by a friend under
a Misrepresentation of Mr.. Harris views.
Under this state of facts, what does the call for
the 18th amount to' Simply one of .hr. Platl's
excessively cunning political lodges. He is literal
ly all things to all men. He told Dean and Davis,
and has repeatedly told others in this town, that
he was not of the X. Ms, had nothing to do with
them, and designed to oppose them lie told Ham
mond, and doubtless tells all X. Ms. that his only
object is to the election Of the X. N. nomi-
nces. When does he speak falsely and when true'
or does he never utter truth INsIDER
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and lis design is to defeat that convention and in
sure the success Of the "K N" ticket.
We think the true course to be pursued is TO stay
away from It and persuade all who approve Of the
Convention Of the People to do the same, and rally
on the Dist in full numbers.
Very Respectfully Yours,
Bratt!eboro, July 10Th, 1855.
Mr. EDIroR The above circular was very pri-
vately circulated through this county, by well
known clique Of Office seekers, after the issue Of
your paper on Friday last but from lis date It APP
pears to have been prepared sometime since, with
the expectation of a contingency of that kind to
occur.
Now, Mr.. Editor, the call you published for
convention on the Dist, contains these significant
words set forth in blazing capitals-0pEN POLIT-
ICAL ACTION" How do these gentlemen think
that sending such circulars as the above in the
most secret and private manner agrees with their
call for ''opon political action" Perhaps their
initiation into the secret order Of Native Amcri-
canism gave them their first lessons in duplicity
und this circular is the fruit maturcd
further understand that some Of the gettcrs up
of the misnamod peoples Convention" have
been to portion Of the county committee to induce
them to change the time OF holding the Republican
convention to the Dist, but they have their trouble
for their pains. They have also circulated re-
port that the call for Republican county convcn-
ton was made without the authority Of the COM
mittees. Now happen to know that the call was
signed by the individuals whose names were either
subscribed to it or placed there by their consent
obtained in writing, that it was issued in accor-
dance with the duties imposed upon them by the
conventions which placed them in office for that
purpose, and that it was made in good faith. And
for any set Of men to resort to such miserable
subtcrfuge as to impeach the action Of the men
who compose those committees, is breach Of cour-
tesy Of which no honorable person, none but the
lowest and most contemplate class of Office seekers
would be guilty. But the people fully understand
their designs rs the result of the election will man
ifest. JusTIcE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-18

RAILROAD AccpEsrs.-As the Northampton
special train on Monday night, was leaving this
city, the engine, the "Braiileboro," ran oil the
track, owing to the displacement of switch
about quarter of . mile north of the depot
No one was injured, the damage sustained was
very triGing, and the only important result was
the delay caused to the train, which reached
Northampton about three hours late nearly
half the passengers returned and remained at the
hotels in this city over nigh.--Alfred Hunt,
employed in the freight house Of tho Connecii-
cut river railroad in this city, had both legs cut
of by being run over by an engine, early on
Tuesday morning. He had turned switch
for freight train, and stepping of, upon an
other track, was struck by the engine "North
STAR" which was backing down on the main
track TO take Mr. CarIoll's train for the north
One leg was run over in two places He died
Of his injuries at four o'clock on the afternoon
Of the same Springfield Republican.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-18

The New York Mirror, paper which pre-
ferred Franklin Pierce to General Scott, in
1859, has the following paragraph;
"We are not partizsn, and have no DISPOSE
ton to be over severe, but what would have
been the cry Of Franklin Pierce, and all who
endorse, or by silence fail to condemn his in
famous course had General Scott been elected,
and done the half that Pierce has done 1.-THE
north has loudly protested at renewed agtalions
in the interest of the south, what would the
south have done ifthe Kansas oulrages had been
committed in the interest of the north The
execration and scorn that will cover the poliii-
cal future of Franklin Pierce, the moment he
ceases to sway the power that alone gives him
the homeage Of fawning, bringing crown of
political kites, will be blaeker than Erebus. -
He may rejoice in the hour of his pampered
vanity and strength, but there is scorching
reward laid up for him, that will make all his
recollections Of the presidency blterer than gall.
lie will one day curse the hour that converted
him into presidential agitalor."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-18
BRATrLEBoRo RETAIL MARKET
CAMBRIDGE CATTLE MARKET.

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 10, 1900
Al market to-day 1863 caille--15O beeves, and 2l9
stores, consisting OF Working Oxen Cows aud Calves,
Yearlings, Two g. Three Years Old.
PRIcEs-Makd Beef-Ex,ra. SO 00a9 % per cwt
frs, quality, 50i second do, go0aa 70 third do,
OOa7 90 ordinary 5oa6 90 per 100 lbs.
IHdes-S6 80 per cwt. 1dhou-Si0 90,
Pehs-50aSl CAY Skins--l5c per ID.
Veal Calres--S6, 7a9. 2l6 on sale.
Working OreR-sll0, l25. $50, 1856, 40, l45aI50
co,ps and Calrss.-Ss6, SO, 40. 70, l5a5s but few
at market.
Trio Years Oid-Si8 20, %. 26a30.
Three Years Oh-S32, 81, SO, 10, ~, 10, 16s59.
.Shtsp and Lambs--jo55 al market--Prices-Exlr
IS, CAB BY lot, so, 9 %, 80, 2 10, o. -.
SciHe--None sale.
Remarks - The market is well stocked but quite
firm owing TO the large number Of buyers in attend
ance few small lots Of extra Oxen Of 2600 to 5000
pounds weight sold Tor so per hundred,
N. b. The stock last week was Beef aaue, $50
Stores. 1866; total 9l5. Sheep, 400. Veal Calves,
Q05
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-18

kEPuhLloASisM IN MAIsE.-A republican
mass convention was held at PORTLAND, Tuesday,
so largely attended that it was divided into three
monster meetings. At the principal meeting
DIR Amos Nonrse of Bath presided, supported
by fifteen vice-presidents. Hon Israel Wash
burn, member Of Congress, made a strong ami
administration speech, during which he said
that Gov Morrill,, the republican candidate,
would be reelected by 10000 majority, and in
1856 a notheru free President would be elect
ed by the people. The speech was most en-
Enthusiastically appauded. lie was followed by
N. T. Banks of Massachusetts,, who made an
able and telling speech in favor Of restoring
freedom to Kansas and Nebraska. While these
speeches were proceeding at one stand, John 2
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-18

PENNSYLVANIA PoLITIos,-The Wing Con
vention of Allegheny County met on Tuesday,
and resolved to make no nominations, as such
action would be controlled by the Know-Nolh-
ings. They also resolved that as the offers Of
fusion with the Democratic party were rejected
the Wings would now cooperate with the Re-
publican movement. Eight delegates were APP
pointed to the Wing State Convention to meet
at Harrisburg, on the lth of September, and
were recommended to favor the Republican or
ganization, A1er the appointment ola County
Committee, the Convention adjourned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-18

Hale was addressing crowd ut the city hall,
and John J. Perry aud ex-governor Kent were
speaking to another crowd in from, Of the II. s.
hotel. So large a gathering naveT before as
sembled in Maine. The numbers were various
ly estimated at from 10000 To 1910 men, and
generous and hopaM enthusiasm prevailed.
Senator Wade Of Ohio, Senator bell of New
Hampshire and Ex-Governor Cleveland of Com
neclicul, with others, spoke in the evening
The proceedings open the republican campaign
in Maine must auspieously, and afford quick
ening example to other states.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-18
AUCTION SALE


Farm. BUiLDING-LoTs, PAsTURE
LANDS, IMPORTED STOCK,
HORSES, sc.
THE subscriber viii sell nj Auction on wEDNEs-
DAY, the 9th day Of SEPTEMBER nest the
Drummer Farm
owned anil occupied by him, together with tbs
Tools, Stock and Produce Oh the same.
ALSO: TWO BUILDING LOTS lying near
the village, one Of 45 ACRES and the other Of
16.---both well Faterc'l, and consisting Of WOOD,
meadow and up land. For beauty Of scenery
and adaptation for gentlemcn's summer resi-
dcnces they cannot be surpassed In New Eng
land
ALSO: ~ ACRES OF WOOD AND PAS
turc land lying in Vernon.
ALSO: win be sold at the same time and place
the WEATllHRHEAD FARM, lying In Guilford
In what is called "Wcniherhcad Hollow" con-
sisting Of about $50 ACRES mostly pasture land
OF superior quality; aud tho TORREY PAS
TURE in the same Dcghborhood OF about 100
acres--boih well fenced and watered.
IN THE STOCK OF CATTLE are six
thorough bred llEpEFORDS, three Of which
were imported from England Also, seven
HORSES all Of superior quality, and three of
them fast trotters Also, several full blood
MACKAY HOGS. Also, 100 SHEEP. including
one thorough bred South Down and one full blood
Mcrino Buck.
gi' The sale will commence at 10l O'Clock AN.
Everything put up will positively DO sold TO the
highest bidder. EB- rcrmsi Cash
LEVI A. DOWDEK.
Drtlcboroi July 18Th, 1866. Tw25
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STATE OF VERMONT,

WNNINVNW, 81
The Probate Court fer said District, o.. To all per-
sons interested in the Estate Of SlLAS HILLS,
late of GuiliorJ, deceased, GREETING
VNJlIEREAS, SILAS r. HILLS, has presented
w to this Court an Instrument purporting to
be the last WIN Of said deceased. for probate =
You are hereby notified that this Court will decide
upon the probate Of said Instrumcn, at the session
thereof to be held At the Probate Office, in Brat
leboro, in said District OF tho FIRST day Of scptcm-
Der, A. d. 1865. when nnd where you may appear
aud contest the same, IL you see fit
~ +. HOLBROOK, Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-18

Arrest OF bank RoBnERs. supposed
robbers Of the Concord, N. H., Savings Bank
have been arrested, one at Mortified, N. H.,
and the other at Alton. They are brothers,
named John and Isaac Rand, and are natives of
Mortified. According to The Manchester
American, which givesa brief history Of his ex-
PLOTS, John, who is about forty years of age is
one Of the most adroii and successful rogues in
the country. lie robbed the Roxbury bank in
this state of 81 900 about twelve years ago, and
would have escaped then but for the disclosures
of an accomplice. lie next robbed bank at
Portsmouth, Va, Of $4,000, was arrested,
broke Jail, was re-arres,ed in Boston and taken
back 10 Virginia. where it is supposed the Of
fcers Of the bank compounded the felony with
him, and arranged for his release from confne-
ment on condition of his relunding portion of
the money Since that time he has led free
aud easy life, always having money enough aud
to spare. About fortnight ago the two BROTH
ers made an unsuccessful attempt upon the bank
at Chelsea, W., and only day or two before
the descent upon the Concord savings bank, they
reconnoilred the Lebanon bank with an eye tc
business.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-18

Mn. o. II. PLArTs-Dear Sir;-I see by your pa
per of the 10th inst, that there are two calls for
County Conventions on the Republican platform.
One on the 18th, and the other on the Dist inst
As the call for the 2lst is from the people them
selves, it is my opinion and request, that the call
of the 18th be revoked. and all meet on the Dist
Townshend, Aug. II, 1855.
Signed, II. BURNAP,
Free Soil County Committee.
Manchester, Aug. IA, 1865
My name was put on the call for the eighteenth
without my consent or approval
Signed, +. NJ CROSBY,
Free Soil County Committee
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-18
BRIGHTON CATTLE MARKET.

THURSDAY, Aug 10, 1900
AT market 1900 Beef Cattle, l75 Stores, pair.
Working Oxen, 90 Cows and Calves, 5000 Sheep and
Lambs, 300 Swine.
PTcEs-Besf Caits-Exira, so o. LIST quality, IS !
second do 90 third do so ordinary 00a6 30,
Hides. SO so; IaHor, Toe Pfifs 75c.
Calf SKINS, l5e per Id : Veal Caiues seas.
YearLags-Sllali.
Trio Years OH-Sl9a27.
Three Years Oh-S32a50.
Working Ord--Sy5, lO0al35.
Cons and Calpes--s20, 20, "a, 30, So, 10, 45a55.
Sheep and Lambs-exlra, S. 7a8 by lot 80,
IS, Gas 90.
SoiHe-Sprng pigs lee; retail l0c.; old hogs 7c.
Remarks-The market to-day is more fully attended
than last week Prices OF extra beef about the same.
Beef for The last three weeks has been quite ordinary
except a small portion from the west.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-18
MARRIAGES.

In this village, Aug 18th, at the Central House,
by the Rev. S. W. Bush, Mr.. Isaac NJ GRAYEs
and Miss ESTHER A. HoDsKISs, both of Walpolc,
N. n.
In this village, at the Revere House, Aug. 7, by
Rev. D. W. c. Huntington, wn. LoRES EAroS, Of
Winchester, aud Miss MARY f. NoRcRoss, Of
Chesterfield, n. II.
In Barre, Mass, Aug 18th, by Rev. Mr.. Fuller,
Mr.. Gro. II. HoUGHToN, Of Bratteboro, and Miss
SARAn NJ. THOMAS, of Woodstock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-18

WOODEN WARE.-The "Annual of Scientific
Discovery" gives Keene credit for the first pa
tent pail factory, in operation about the year
1925. The next one was started in Troy, and
then one in Brandon VI. Ftzwilliam supplied
the first patent tub factory, in 1891. We learn
that company in Chesterfield have contracted
with an English firm to furnish one thousand
bushels of shoe pegs year for ten years.
Keene ~ ny Sentinel.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-18
STATE OF VERMONT,

MAhLhohnt IS.
The Probate Court for snid District, To all per-
sons interested in the Estate Of ZELOTES DICK
INSON, late Of Bra,teboro, deceased,
GRciTNG;
XTOU are hereby notified that this Court will
= 4 make an assignment to MARY JANE DICK
INSON, widow Of said deceased, from the personal
property Of said dceehsc at the session thereof to
be held at the Probate Office. IN Brattlcboro, ia
said District, on the 9th day Of September, A. D.,
1855. when and where you may be heard in the
premises, if you sec III.
% +. HOLBR0OK, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-18
SELECT SCHOOL.

A SELECT SCHOOL will be opened in HINS-
4 DALE Village, on MoNnAY, SErf On, 10 con-
tinuo Y weeks under the charge OF
MIR. JAMES VI. ALLEN,
assisted by other competent teachers.
Mr.. Allen is an experienced and accomplished
teacher, and will spare no efforts to make the
school pleasant and profitable. TO all who irish 10
make improremeaf.
Instruction will DO given in all the branches
usually taught in Academies dnelulng the Lam
guages and Musicl at the usual terms.
Board can be obtained at $2.26 per week, in
eludtng room rent and washing
EDWIN DAVIS,
snpcrulending Schrol COMMITTEE Of iiinsdae.
Hinsiale. n. H., Aug. G. 1855. Avs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-18

Mn CUnMNes-DR. sR-Allow me to inform
the Editor Of the Republican through the columns
Of your paper, that the correspondent "outsider"
in the last Bellows Falls Argus was not indebted to
me for any facts nor have written any eommuni-
cation for the Argus.
Yours, &c, F. TYLER.
BrattlebOis. Aug. II. 1866.
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sTATE OF VERMONT,

MAnLbOHOi e.
The Probate Court for said District, 10 all per
sons Interested in the Estate Of LYDIA RAY,
late Of Wilmington, deceased, GREETING
NTOU are hereby notified that this Court will de-
4 eide upon the allowance of the account Of
ALANsoN RAY & wM. RAY, Administrators up
on said Estate, and decree distribution thereof
among the heirs Of said deceased, at the session
thereof to be held at PATCHES Inn in Wilmington,
in sad District, on the last Thursday Of August,
A. ID. 1855, when and where you may be heard in
the premises, if yor see o.:
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1.-THE PERFECT MELODEON.'
EsrY : ehEEN having BY lale i'm

M EsSRs. EsTY & GREEN having by late i'm
lfE prvtcmcnts brought this beautiful instrument
to state Of perfection hitherto unknown would say
to oil who contemplate purchasing that they are pre-
pared to furnish a more perfect instrument in oy-
cry respect than can be found at any other manu-
factory in the country. The public may rest as
surel that this is no hunhug. The best judges af-
ter having examined instruments by all the differ
ent makers without exception pronounce ours supe-
rior 10 them ALL
The ease with which rapid AMI difficult passages
OF music may he perltrmed on them Is without
precedent md truly wonderful, aud in many in
stances they are entirely superceling the Of the
Piano Forte. In all OF tue excellent qualities neg
cssary to perfect instrument we challenge com
pirison. Our facilities for manufacturing nrc such
that they are afforded at les price considering
their quality, than cnn b. purchased clsewhere.-
Every instrument warranted to give satisfaction.
Pianos and second hand, to sell or rent on rel
sonablc terms.
We cordially invite al to call and inspect our in
s,rumenis and if these things not 50, and u
you do not purchase we shall he most happy to
show you over the largest Melodeon Mandatory
IN the State.
Braitleboro July 2s, 1855. 20
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DEATHS.

In Dummerston, Aug. 9th. suddenly Of erysipo-
las, Polly, wife Of Wranslow Holton, in her SD
year.
In Dummerston, Aug. IS, Mr.. GEo. II. LAwToS.
80. Aug. l6, Mrs. CArHARISE, wife Of John f.
stearns, Esq, 70.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-18

Masonic Notice. The regular commune
cation of Golden Rule Lodge of Free and Accepted
AIasons will be held at their Hall in Putney the
Wednesday next preceding the full moon in each
month, at 10 A. NJ. J. Low, sec