Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-11

Tested such evident symptoms Of insanity during
the trial that Judge Redhcld remanded him back
to the Asylum, as the proper place for such per-
son. A short time AFTER the trial, M Vail, with
a cunning sometimes peculiar TO insane persons a.
we'll as lawyers, managed so that his client could
effect his escape and thus temporarily procured his
liberation.
W The following call for County Convention,
signed by nearly 800 citizens Of the county, has
been put in circulation. We give the body Of the
call, but the whole may be found elsewhere;
County Conrsniion.--The Frccmcn ofwindham
County, who are opposed to every attempt to bring
the North into new partnership with Slavery ito
every attempt 10 subject territory 10 slavery ;
to every measure intended to promote the future
extension Of Slavery;-to the admission Of new
slave States who consider that the repeal Of the
Missouri Compromise an infraction Of PLIGHT
III PATH, and who are in favor Of OPEN POLITICAL
ACTION, are requested to meet in Convention at
Fayetteville, on Tuesday Aug. q, 1865, at 100
clock A. NJ, to nominate ticket for Senators and
County Officers; 70 consult on matters Of common
interest 10 the FMS MES ofthc North; and to take
such measures rs my seem best calculated to
10 them the full enjoyment Of the political rights
guaranteed by the constitution.
Sabbath School Pienie.-The teachers and pu-
pills Of the Sabbath School connected with the NJ.
y. Church in this village, made picnic on the fat
near the Gardner path on Tuesday. Rev. Mr.. Hun
tington delivered short address tracing the origin
Of Sabbath Schools. dwelling upon their value, and
suggesting means for their improvement. The ex-
ercises we're nterspcrsed with singing. and compo-
sitions by the scholars. The ladies provided the
tables with all that desirable for the wants Of
the outer man. and at the close il conceded by
all present that they had spent few hours very
pleasantly.
accident at Beiioics Faiis.-John O'Brien.
while In n supposed state Of salubrity. walked OF
the covering at the north end Of the rAlroad tun-
mel at Bellows Falls. on Saturday last, whereby he
morning. lie was about 30 years Of age, and was
generally esteemed for his many good qualities
Princes Proiean Fountain Pen is the ne plus
ultra for a writing instrument. It contains a sup
ply Of ink sufficient for six eight hours constant
writing and this II feeds so gently that there is no
danger Of plotting or marring the work There
are two forms. one for the desk and the other for
the pocket. and we can recommend either Of them
as admirably adapted 10 the wants Of the writing
community. For sale at Felton's.
Fair.-The ladies Of the Unitarian Church and
Society 10 this village held their annual sale Of
fancy articles in Blake's Building. on Thursday
afternoon and evening. Notwithstanding the rainy
morning Of that day. which at one time indicated
necessity for the pos,ponement Of the fair, very
satisfactory sum was realized from the sale. and
a general good time was enjoyed by all in atten-
dance. Net receipts, $500
DeciiHss.--wo are requested TO say that John
" Baxter Esq, Of Bellows Falls declines the nom
nation OF States Attorney made ct the convention
Of the 2Otir ult
~ Mr. Philip Meyer aud lady are stopping at
the wesselheft Water Cure in this village II
would crafty many Of our citizens to hear them
sing during their sojourn with US. We hope they
eau be prevailed upon to give Us q concert
~ The numbers Of s,rangcrs and visitors stop
ping at our Water Cure establishments and private
boarding houses was never exceeded during any
previous season. a pleasant evening causes our
streets 10 snsau.s . ~erv animated .ptearauce.