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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-05-10

until the Governor and the American Consul
had taken measures 10 restore peace. All arms
and even the ships cannon had to be given up,
and pledge exacled that no gun would he fir
ed again on our part. This took place towards
IL O'Clock a, night
Peace is again re-esiablshed, and all have
come on board in small bpals, The names and
numbers Of the dead cannot yet be ascerlained,
None of our countrymen are missing. We
will leave at O'Clock
All of us Germans wish you would give a
place TO this communication in your paper.
RuDoLPn SoHuLTz.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-05-10

yERoEsSrs.-A Mr. SlOcum, from Ferris
burRh, foolishly called attention TO his eondi-
tion in tic city. last week Tuesday, BY spilling
himself out Of his wagon. After a night in
the lookup he went away sOberer, and wiser
man and poorer also, unless the experience
he gained was worth the S. fine and eosis.-
We learn from the Citizen that the new Scale
Company is organized under its charter obtain
ed las, fall. They are about to increase the
number Of their operatives. Vergennes and
St. Johnshury are now ready TO contract to
cover our Levia,han Of a country win Yer
mon, Scales.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-05-10

ANONYMOUS CANDIDATES FoR THE PRFsI-
DENcY.-The editor of the Worcester Palladi-
um, who is good Democratic authority for the
opinion that if the Cincinnati Convention shall
initiate some OF its predecessors, ii may per-
haps relieve itself from The embarrasmenls of
division, by resoriing, after numerous trials, 10
the, selection Of some individual not hitherto
named in connection with the Presidency, in
stances the nomination Of Messrs. Polk and
Pierce in support of his allusion, and repeats a
good anecdoie of the Democratic delegate from
the Worcester district 10 the National Conven-
tion Of 1874. The patriotic gentleman left
Baltimore Immediately after the nomination fol-
President was made, and before The convention
had concluded its business, and on his arrival
at one Of the stations in New Jersey, an im-
mense crowd gathered around to learn who had
received the nomination. The delegate was
sitting by an open window. The foremost
man, who seemed to he spokesman for the as
sembly, stepped up and inquired who was nom.
mated. "Jdmes *. Polk, of Tennessee" was
the answer. Wheeling about in an instant,
he exclaimed, at the top Of his voice 'Rs's
just The man zoe tcdnt Three cheers for The
edndidGfey' The cheers were given in good
earnest. Then turning around again to his in.
formani, he inquired 'What did you say his
name is f"--Bosfoa Courier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-05-10

"shall | give you piece Of this tongue
Madam !" said gentleman a few evenings
since, while helping himself to a slice Of tongue
from plate before him, at one Of our fashion
able hotels. The gentleman was Of Temarka-
BILE robust appearance, and Of aorid complexion
with round full face, and celebrated for his
loquaciousness. The lady addressed was some
what taciturn, and wiihal, lantern jawed. "NO'
! thank you. we always have plenty Of that
but should like some of your cheek like
sOuss."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-05-10
TERRIBLE AFFRAY AT PANAMA.
Between American Passengers aud
Natives.
THIRTY AMERICANS KILLED IND
TWENTY FOUNDED,

The steamer Empire City arrived a, New
Yogk yesterday in FIVE days from Havana.
aH'.- rHs'--I-ir -, .4-r.---Ii,
with California passengers aud mails of March
l7ih, was at Havana when the Empire City
Left By this arrival we have importan, news
from Central America.
A terrible ARRAY occurred al Panama April
18th, between American transit passengers and
the natives, in which the former had thirty
killed and twenty wounded. The Empire CITY
brings three Of the wounded. A lange amount
Of the passengers baggage, railroad property
and property of individuals residing near the
railroad station, was destroyed, and all the bag
gage at the freight house rlned.
Among the killed were Michael Me,iern, Of
Orleans county, W., r. W. Marks, Of Penn.
sylyania; NJ Dubois, Lousianl Mr.. Stokes,
officer in Walkers army. II is impossible 10
get the names of all the dead
or fourteen dead al The railroad freieh,
house, only one name was known, tina. Of Mr..
Stokes.
Among the wounded are WIN. II. Hunter,
Theodore de Saba, Secretary of American
Consul at Panama, and Mr.. Palmer, employee
of Railroad Company; all residents at the
Isthmus.
Also, George o. Field, of New York Jo-
seph NJ, Parker of Bangor; A. W. Selover of
Providence A. Llnte Swane OF Strong, Me-;
Patrick O'Neal of San Fransisco Nathan
Preble. Hancock county, Ohio; Rev. John
Preble, of Grahamville, South Carolina. An
the above have been sedulously attended to BY
steamer and lsihmus physicians.
The passengers upon whom this outrage was
committed were those which left San Francis
co March 60 in the steamer Couez for San
Juan, but, were landed al Panama ia conse-
quence of the Walker troubles.
Tho steamer Illinois was at Aspinwall on
the l7ih, awaiting The arrival of the down
steamers, Uncle Sam and Golden Age, with
mails of the 9Th April.
Among the wounded brought by the Empire
City is ]. II. Putnam of Lowell.
Tne Panama Rlor-THe OrHrR SIDE OF
THE SToRy.-The Neio Yorker Saats- Zeifung
contains the following letter from German
correspondent, who witnessed the riot at Pana-
ma
PANAMA, April l0, 1856.
TO The Eiitor Of The Ntw Yorker Sfaais-Zeitung;
We LEFT New York on the 9Th Of April, in
the steamer Illinois, and arrived on The 18th, at
eight O'Clock in the morning, at Aspinwall.-
In the afternoon, between two and four we left
by railroad for Panama, and were received with
open arms by our eounirymen who had arrived
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-05-10

mittec, and charged especially with the duty Of
designating the time and manner Of electing such
delegates, they hereby request the Americans Of
each State in the Union, who approve Of the action
Of the said preliminary Convention, and who are
opposed TO the establishment Of slavery In any Of
the territory which was covered by the Missouri
Compromise, to choose the same number Of dele
gates as the electoral votes to which the States
respectively entitled at such time during the month
of Nav aud In such manner as shall be prescribed
In the respective States.
The Delegates 30 elected are requested to meet
in the city Of New York, on Thursday, the 18th
day Of June next, at IL O'Clock, NJ, for the pur-
pose Of nominating candidates, for the Offices OF
President and Vice President Of the United States,
70 be supported by the American Party.
The credentials Of Delegates should be certified
by the member Of the Executive Committee from
the State to which they may respectively belong;
or. IL there be no member Of said Committee from
such State, then by member from one Of the
States nearest theirs.
Anthony Colby, New Hampshire.
Lucius @. Peck, Connecticut.
y. J. Nightingale, Rhode Island.
Y. X. Pangborn, Massachusetts,.
J. NJ. Slade, Vermont.
Francis II. Ruggles, New York.
]. II. Baker, Ohio.
John Lockwood, Wisconsin.
William Y. Johnston, Pennsylvania.
William Fuller, Michigan.
l.. II. Webster, Iowa.
Solomon Meredith, Indiana.
N. G. Geer, Illinois.
b. d. Peck, Maine.
A. S. Livingston, New Jersey.
G. Howard, California.
Thomas Shankland, Kansas
WIN. Pugsley, Oregon.
T. 4. Parks, Minnesota.
II. @. Bowes, Washington.
April 10, 1856.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-05-10

AFFAIRS AT PAEAMA.--An arrival from 40
pinwall brings dates To the cath ull. Every
shing was quiet at Panama. The sloop-of.war
81. Marys had arrived a. that port. Her com.
mander immediately inquired into the cause of
tho late outrage, and warm correspondence
had taken place between him and The govern.
ment OF Panama. Il was believed that the riot
originated in desire for plumber
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-05-10
Lovers whose heads have lost their hair
Should read the following and beMare.

A woman lately obtained divorce from her
husband because he had bald head, which he
concealed by wig during the period Of urging
his matrimonial suit, and the contamination Of
the bargain. There was no harm in having
the wig on, but there was in concealiug the
fact that il was wig, and hence the divorce
was properly granted. Il may be said that she
Tig- gled out of wedlock on bald assumption.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-05-10

A DfsAsTRous MoSrH.-The month just
expired will long he memorable Tor its dsas-
irous CONGREGATIONS. So far as we have infor-
nation, there occurred during this period thirty
two fires. where the loss exceeded $4,000 in
each instance (ihirteen Of which originated in
manufacturing establishmenis,) and the aggre-
gate loss resulting reaches the enormous aggre-
gate OF 81 ,si7 900. A FIRE a Galena destroy
ed property To The value Of $500, 900 ; one at
Baltimore, Sl75, 900 one at Philadelphia. $3.50
900 one at Boston, s2oo,OOo and one at
Nashville, Tennessee. $4,000 In addition,
destructive CONGREGATIONS have swept through
The forests Of Virginia, inflcting serious losses
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-05-10

FiRE.--A very destructive FIRE occurred in
willision on the 27ih, destroying the old Eagle
Hotel, all The barns and oui-houses, the dwell
ing house and barn Of Mr.. Morton, and cab
met shop. The hotel was owned by Mr.. Les
ter Hall, and was not insured. Mr.. Morton
was insured in the VI. Mutual.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-05-10

~ We cut the following advertisement
from one of the newspapers =" To rent
house 10 Melville avenue, located immediately
alongside Of a fine plum garden, from which an
abundant supply may be stolen during the sea
son. Rem. low and the greater par. TO be taxi
ca in plums."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-05-10
me Washington County Mutual InsuYance
company Of Granville, N. Y,

ga we notice communication signed "Jusiics''
W IN 'he last Vermont Pdtriof, containing some
structures upon the Washington County Motu-
al insurance Company, which has been doing
D ,si"ess Tor many years at Granville, N. "
we snoain Judge, from the numerous falseheads
qua misrepresentation in The article, that The
wri.er was lawyer. and very much in need Of
client or else in hot pursuit Of fee. The
writer speaks Of The Company as fraudulent
e0noe'n'-qul'e a serious charge. 1.-THE Com
pa"y Is fraud !, has at least novel way Of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-05-10

As it is becoming quite fashionable for peo-
pie who wish to appear young, to attempt
miserable coneealmen' Of the 'honors Of age, ;
by on application Of 'hair-dye,' We would sug-
gest, whether il might not afford as strong legal
ground for divorce, under similar crcumstan-
ces, as the wearing of wig.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-05-10
lFrom the Evening POst.l
DOUGLAS AND LANE-A CUES
TON OF PRIVILEGE.

When Lane, incensed by Douglass fOlly.
Takes him to do for some big lie.
What art shall shield the little bully,
What trick his foe shall mollifyl
The only plea to dodge surrender.
To make his foeman raise the siege,
And put him down, is this, that SANDER
Is an official privilege.
Nor GoLDsMIrH.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-05-10

yERMoNr GoLD.-The return Of Plymouth
for Wallon's Register for 1897 says "gold
dggins don't pay; all hands have leii the
waahings."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-05-10

FIVE EcLlPsEs.-An exchange paper says
there will be FIVE echpses this year two of
The sun, two of the moon, and one of Frank
Pierce! The latter will he visible all over the
United States next November. i'f y H.s
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-05-10
NOTICE.

The next Annual Meeting Of the State Coun'
ell OF the American Party Of Vermont, will be
holden at Montpelier On The fourth Tuesday in
May next, tii being the eth day Of the month";
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, for the purpose Of elect
ing officers Of said Council for the year ensuing
and to consider the propriety and expediencey
of choosing delegates TO attend the meeting Of
the National Council, to be holden al the city
Of New York, on the i2lh day of June next, at
which ii is porposed 10 nominate candidates for
the Presidency and Vice Presidency Of the
United States, to be supported at the uex, elee-
ton. This being the Annual Meeting Of the
State Council, each Sub Couueil is entitled to
ono delegate in the same. As other business
than that above named is to be transacted. the
Councils are respectfully requested 10 be repre-.
senfed
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-12

in them of determining the character Of their
Institutions it follows that Congress cannot
exercise IT, Having thus placed the question
upon its constitutional foundation, denied to
Congress the power TO legisiate upon the sub
ject of slavery in the Territories,-it would
have been absurd to repeat the expression OF
opinion that "Congress ought not to legis-
late" &C., &c. 10 the expression OF opinion
upon this important question the February
platform has advanced a step beyond the 18th
section and is hat much more favorable TO the
South. The pre,ermission of this expression
by the 18th section was commented npon ny
the Democratic press and orators J st Summer
and denounced as a surrender of Southern
rights.
We have shown By the above comparison
that the February platform is really better for
the South than the l2th section of the June
platform, md we trust our American friends
will hold the opposition accountable for their
attempts to cry it down as unsound, as an eva
/ sion Of the slavery question. it Is most true
| that the word slavery does not occur IN the
! platform. In the eDunciation of general
! principle covering the rights of the South upon
! this question, it was not necessary TO mention
! slavery in terms. Ii this were necessary,
! then you, fellow-citizens, could not be said 10
! haUe ana rights under the Federal Constitution,
! for the uord is not used IN that instrument
! Yet, though the word is not used in it, you
know that it protects you in your right tc
hold slaves, to dispose Of them, or to carry
them into any territory belonging to the Gov
eminent. SO with the 9TH section of the
American platform. 1t protects you in yUul
rights as slave holders, though the WORD
slavery does not occur in it.-SheLby0iLte En-
| pOSitOr.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-12

b4-The Union and American makes it.
self happy over The declension of Messrs.
Brien and Nelson to serve on the Ameri-
can electoral ticket. These gentlemen had
good reasons for not serving, and have
given them to the public. There are no
warmer supporters of the American cause
cause in the country, and in the campaign
their efforts in its behalf will be seriously
felt by the opposition. The Union and
American need not clay the Aattering unc.
ton to its soul" that its hybrid party is tc
escape exposure aud punishment in Ten
nessee, from the want of full complement
Of American candidates for electors. The
American party have not yet become SC
reduced in circumstances, that able advo
Gates Of its cause are not to be obtained
for prominent positions of honor and re.
sponsibilty. In due time, our ticket il
this and all the States will be complete II
the mean while, our neighbor should enjoy
himself as much as posSible-he will, sub
sequently, have no time to spare from work
of the toughest kind.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-12

E1-The Union and American charges that
Mr.. Fillmore has taken "dcoided ground
against the Nebraska act" There is not the
least foundation in fact for this charge, that
we have ever seen. Our neighbor being a
confidential friend of Mr.. Fillmore, and hav-
ing had excellent opportunities to get ac-
cesSto his opinions is better informed than
other less favored mortals. We call upon
him, therefore, to prove his statement or
retract it. If he can show line from Mr..
Fillmore to support it, we will give him the
benefit of it in our columns.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-12
Executive CommiIfce.

The National Council, at its late session, appoint
ed the following Executive Committee:
States. Delegates. AIfeTnatcs.
Maryland-Wm. Alexander, Bait. Dixon Ro-
mans Hagerstown.
Tennessee-wm. B. Campbell, Lebanon. J. H.
Calender, Nashville.
Arkansas-John {. Trigg, Little Rock. John Il.
Henry, Little Rock.
New York-Stephen Summons, Montgomery. E.
E. Wood Brooklyn.
Massachusetts,. H. Keith, Boston. J. E.
Tames, Maiden.
Kentucky-Gerrett Davis, Paris. A. S. HOges,
Frankfort.
North Caroina-Kenneth Raynor, Raleigh.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Stewart. Isaac Hazel.
aurst.
CaIifornis-C NJ. Hitchcock, s. Fran. J. W.
Rockway, Mokelumme Hill.
Rhode Island-Jabez C. Knight, Providen
New Jersey-John II. Lyon, Jersey City. W..
A. Newell, Emleystowu.
Ohio-E. P. Norton,-. J. F. florence, Gin.
cnnati.
IlIinois-W. W. Danenhoner, Chicago. J. n.
Allen, Springfield
Missouri-John A. Brownie, St. Louis. H. w.
Williams
louisiana. o. Dixon, N. o. L. Latham, New
Orleans.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-12

Root and shoe Trade.

| boot ana Sh0e 1Eaaes
The following is from AthertOn, StetsOn & Co.'S
| Circular Of June I'd, 1855:
| Spring business commenced early, and has been
| heavy, but had not navigation been suspended in
the ports of New York Philadelphia and Baltimore
from four to six weeks during our business season,
and BUYERS thereby subjected to much incOnven>
fence and delay in the reception of their goods
/ have reason to believe that the sales would have
I been much augmented As it was however, more
goods were sold in Boston Market than ever before
in the Spring Of the year. The price of goods has
not kept pace with the increased cost of manuiac-
ture; and never before, may say, has there been
| so much depression among manufacturers; their
disposition seems to be to make but few goods,
while heretofore their policy has been just the re-
verse Of this.
Owing therefore, to our heavy sales last autumn
and spring, and the curtailment consequent upon
the increase cost of manufacture, sales will
commerce upon comparatively small stock OF
goods; tue quality Of the stock, however, will be
superior to that of former years. We quote
Mems thick kip and split Boots-74 to 10 per
cent advance over prices last year, with fully an
average stock.
Mems thick kip and split Brogans-7i to 10 per
cent advance with fair stock.
Mems russell Brogans-lO per cent advance,
with the usual supply.
Mems calf sewed Boots-5 to II per cent ad.
vance, with a small stock.
Mems calf pegged Boots-7i per cent advance,
with a fair stock
Mems calf and buff Brogans-7i to 10 per cent
advance, with small stock
|omen's calf kip and split Boots-5 to u per
cent advance, with fair assortment.
Women's light WOrk-21 per cent advance, with
a full assortment
BOYS and Youths thick kip and calf Boots-7f
to 10 per cent advance, with fair supply.
Rubbers-A full and complete assortment, with.
out variation in price.
Boot and Shoe Stock-The advance has been
from II to 20 per cent.
Leather continues high, and is held with firm
ness at present rates. and as the season is near
when increased quantities will be consumed, il is
quite probable that present prices will be maintain
ed But should Leather recede a cent or two per
pound, it cannot affect the price Of Shoe Goods
materially, as they now proportonally extreme
ly low. Boots and Shoes coming 30 market
slowly, and nothing but advanced rates can stimu
late the manufacture and sale.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-12
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.


Mr. Hallett, Of Mass, chairman of the commit.
tee on resolutions signifed his readiness to report
He stated that the resolutions relating to the Ne.
braska bill were adopted with entire unanimity.
Every member Of the committee had voted in the
affirmative. On the resolution relating to for
eign relations, there some difference Of Opn-
ion in committee; and also, upon the subject of a
railway TO the Pacific coast, there was some diviss
ion of sentiment.
Mr.. Hsllett then read the resolutions, and it will
it will be that they are in the main fac smile
of the platform resolutions adopted by the cOnven-
ton of 1852, differing only in respect of several
new panks upon some of the prominent issues Of
the day, which will be noted in the body of the
resolutions subjoined.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-12

89- The Union and american says the
American party have succeeded in getting
an electoral ticket in but ttCO States in the
Union-Ohio and Kentucky. 1t is evident
from this remark, that the Union and amer
ioans information respecting the American
party won't do to rely on. We have COM
plete tickets in number Of other States,
besides those two, and partial ones in others.
1t will not be long before the party is tho
roughly organized for the. canvass at every
point.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-12

CAPITAL Prize 100000 Doll:
Lands and Lots for Sale.

4 y ACRES Of Valuable Land beth sides Of tn
+ ( Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad. ID miles from
Nashville which depot has been recently located well
improved good alter, good sol, with fair proportion Of
timber and cleared land excellent stand for country
store and residence. Either Of the road the whole
will be sold 70 suit purchasers
1864 ACRES one mile from the town OF Franklin, IN
Williamson county she Liberty road and mile east Of
the Tennessee and Alabama Railroad loo Acres cleared
aud in cultivation Has on II a comfortable Dwelling House.
lasting Springs and productive s-suiiable for four
handsome setIlcu eats. viii sell X y, =, all TO suit
purchaser
iO ACRES mostly timbered part ofthe Brentwood Tract
the Tennessee and ALBANIA Railroad 81 miles SoUih Of
Nashville soil Of excellent qualify admirably adapted
hr purposes Of Vineyard, Nursery Market Garden.
10Y ACRES on the Galatin Turnpike road 81 miles
from Nashville, between stuil ard Sedge; would make
business IN town eonyt nient and eomforobs couny
rvsid nee
400 ACRFs on both sides Of The Nashville and North
Western Rair sd II miles vet Of Nashvle Big Arpeth
River and Ries east Kingston SPRING; 100 Acres
ed-baance wen tub-red-EO5d sol and water, and CON-
oFtahle improvements.
52K ACRES, vel improved. miles from Nashville
the Mil Greek Valley Pike, and near the \. r X. s0l
Of good quality good DwsliDg, the youns Orchard md in
a very gocd eighhorhood
81 ACREs 10 the Brooklyn Its, miles North a Mash
vile, nesr he Whites Greek Turnpike road nos beau
ufal huia ng lot
lots Of sny -e su 30 feet to IS Acres on the Busna
Ysia Turnpike road, from 10 miles - Nashville, Eh
Whouf Timber. oonysnient 70 EuenA Vista SPRINGS.
TO LOIS 10 The corporation Of Nashville Wzon's
the Depot Of The Tenn Ala r. r. several and the
MuFfesShoTo Turnpike roaa the TN WaEd and several
west q Capitol hia near The corporation lie.
PRICES Low 1T RsS LIBERAL. Those Who vsh 10
purchase would do vel % msks sAriy sppleaiioa %
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