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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-11

BRuTAL MURDER. The St. Adams Nl}
Messenger chronicles the particulars Of a shock.
ing muider which occurred in the town Of D.
kersfeld on The night Of Saturday, 27h ult.-
The Messenger says:
1T seems that Mr.. Brown and his vii.
who were in the habi, ofiivins with their mn
ried children, had been staying for some tue
IN Bakersfield with their son-il-law, Mr. Locke
On Saturday, Mr. Brown and his daughter. Ms
Locke, left for Waieryile on a visi, to some Of
their friends who were living there. Ms Brown
and another daughter, who were also stopping
at Locke's, went 10 bed at the accustomed hour,
little dreaming that 10 one it was the bed Of
death, as 1t proved 10 be. Al about / o'clock
the daughter awoke and saw Locke standing BY
the bedside, who, so soon as he found tha. he
was discovered, said. 'Jaue have done enough
TO be hung for it," and Immediately seizine her
choked her 10 a most violent manner until he
thought, undoubtedly, that life was extinct, and
then lefi her The girl lay in the greatest ter
for until she heard Locke leave the house.
She then arose and found that her mother who
slep, in bed but few feet from her own. Law
a lieless corpse, from number of blows about
the head and neck evidently made by some sharp
edged Instrument"
The young lady Immediately alarmed the
neigbbors, who repaired to the spot, and on ex-
animation found that seventeen severe wounds
had been Inflicted upon the head, neck, and
Shoulders OF the duceused. The no.t .nrrniug
Locke was found dead in the barn, where he
had hung himself. No trouble was known to
have existed between the parties, and the dread
fal tragedy is aseribed to the influence Of intox-
icating drink, as on his way home that might,
Locke had jug Of liquor, aud offered some Of
il to others.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-11

ing the "dark-lantern party" as they called it.
They have secuted the idea that il had one prin-
cple in common with democracy. And now
Sldell of Louisiana, Buchanan's particular
friend, is trying his best to splice the Buchan-
an odds 10 the Fillmore ends
What is the cause Of this unnatural alliancol'
Fear rrAR The handwriting is coming out
on the vail The glorious thunder Of the peo-
pie begins to rumble in the sky, and the two
troubled parties arc moi ashamed to seek the
same cover. or course. the democratic party
has no regard for American doctrines, for il is
always scouting them-of course, the Amori-
can party has no sympathy with democracy, else
that party would never have been formed But
in one thing many Of the leaders Of the two
facious do agree-they desire that Slavery
may continue the domineering power Of this
government Hence, II there is any union that
must be It's basis.
And that being the necessary and obvious
basis, let the coalition be made as quick and
firm as possible. lie, the people see that the
old democratic party, once so proud and well
nigh invincbe, has become so utterly debased
as--like its candidaie-lo surrender its own
identity. Let the thousands Of homes, demo
Gratis who have ached under the restraints Of
party discipline, now know that they are to be
transferred 10 something which is not their old
party. Let honest Fillmore men learn tina. an
cieni vhiggery leads to moderuized democracy.
Let these things, under the panic Of Freedom 8
great movement, take place. and will there not
be a stampede Of tho people from intriguing
faciiors 10 their own noble cause We lust
desire that the coalition scheme may be tried.
But we don't think it viii make any difference
in the result, whether it is or not-the rcyolu-
ton has begun and cannai be turned backwards
- Portland Advertiser.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-11

SEwiSG MAcmSFs. Within avery short Tina
machine sewing has begun to take the place ~
hand sewing in the manufacture Of clolbing n
all sorts, including boots and shoes. As Soon
as the machines can be manufactured, hand ,oy.
log will be reduced to the department Of mona.
ing or bolching. There are now about do,
en- well.esiablshed manufactures Of sewing 10,
chimes in the United States, three Of which Alan.
turn out 5000 machines year. Ainops fin.
wonders which these machines have elrse,el 4.
the almost instantaneous imitation or blown, MI.
Of that absurd style Of female dress which M,
Bloomer lahored 50 hard aud vainly ioexplo4.
AN chi ndom having decreed 10 woman no
privilege pants. pauialo0us, or paniaeits ,,l
condemned her to the old-fogy Greek drane,v
hanging Ike "seaweed round clam - "a
sweeping the vile dust, the dress maker, -
Paris in pay Of the great manufacturer o..
deavored 10 improve her in a comical shane he
interior jupes, like the coats Of an onion. MI
they loaded her down worse than paek.nol.
and the doctors even protested that The fasb.on.
able imposition made them to much work :
Some ingenious inventor devised sortofo,,,
chute iupe which would give the dress i,r n,o,,
expansion, and still weigh only four ounce, "a
half, instead Of fourteen p0oud, as the ola
pile Of peitieoais. Ia an incredibly sbor lima
the whole female sex has been arfayed in tbis
new parachute and it has been done by ,bs
seWi ing machine.
A single manufacturer ofihis article ia New
York has no, less than 100 machines at work
Each machine is calculated to do The wo-t N
ten hand sewers. Three hundred hand, arc
employed. There are cut up weekly g75 piece.
Of muslin, or li3, 900 per year ditto 1000
pounds OF jute cord, or lOl 600 per year: 600
dozen Of spool cotton per week, or 81 300 Joz.
en- per year. For the single item of round
wbalebone BOILED 10 oil and perfectly aexibe)
$4,000 is paid every week With this fo,ee
this mandatory turns ont 5000 Of these siry
skiris a dsyi The world will be prepared 10
20 up sooo-or At any rafs, not to cone down
too suddenly, il ii should ever get up.-Bsaon
Chronicle
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-11

II The New Orleans Bee, IN an article re-
viewing the prospects Of the three Presidential
candidates, says Though Fremont started
hindmost in this race, his party has developed
unexpected and extraordinary strength pow
er Of numbers, an enthusiasm and tenacily Of
purpose so marked, that were Mr.. Buchanan
the sole competitor Of Fremont, the Democrat
&c candidate would be literally overwhelmed.
The victories achieved by the Free Soil patty
have been formidable manifestations Of North
ern sentiments and as if TO demonstrate concla-
s,yely the impotence Of the Democratic party,
these victories have been chiefly won 10 Dem
ocratic States. There can be no doubt ia the
mind Of any sensible and discerning man tina,
Fremont is redoub,able candidate. Many
persons think his election probable, while all
coneede that he will carry most Of the North
ern States
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-11
Gbe Dtrmont $banit.
BRATTLEBoRO, VT.
SATURDAY, CTOBER 1856
VERMONT LECIsLATuRE.

Both Houses assembled in their respective cham
bors on Thursday at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ. The Sen.
ate was called to order and Chas. Chapman Of Lud-
low chosen Secretary.
The House was called to order BY the Secretary
Of State, the roll Of tho members called and the
oaths Of office administered. Hon. Geo, W. Gran.
dey Of vergennes was elected Speaker, and Geo r.
Thompson Of Montpelier, CLERK.
The House is composed largely Of new members
Among those who have heretofore been noted in
the legislative history Of this State, and now
members Of the House, are Hon. VIM. G. KittrcdgS
Of Fairhaven, Chester Spencer, Esq. Of Castleton,
II. b. Stacy, Esq, of Burlington, and Thomas f.
Powers Of Woodstock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-11

PRNrEEs' Centennial CELEBRATION. The
centennial anniversary of the introduction Of
printing into New Hampshire was celebrated
at Portsmouth on Monday. The city was
crowded with people and many of the streets
were finely decorated. A procession escorted
by military and FIRE companies moved to the old
north church, where Rev. DR.. Peabody gave an
Grafton and poem was read by b P. Shilla-
Der of Boston. John Preniiss, founder Of the
heene Sentinel, and Father Boylslon Of The
Amherst Express, the two Oldest printers %
the state were present. Every press IN New
Hampshire was represented and many from 9th
er states. A dinner, a regatta and ball ILL
ed the reminder of the day and night with ies-
tlviiies. President Pierce was not present, as
expected,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-11

ST. JoHSsauRY PoIIcE.-One of the best
things that has recently been done for our vii
laee Is the establishment Of a regular police
1t consists Of sixteen sturdy and resolute men,
strong enough individually and collectively foi
any emergency they are likely 10 meet, and SO
well organized, as to make their whole force
available al the shortest notice. The good e.
feels OF having such an institution" in the vii
lage have already been quite apparent. To
their vigilance we have been indebted for the
ierretlng out and Furnishing Of not few rum
sellSrs aud the destruction Of large quantities of
poor liquor. Daring the Fair they were emf
neatly useful IN preserving order as well as in
bringing 10 justice roRnes whose misdeeds they
could not prevent CaledoaiaH.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-11
IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

The Manchester American gives n spirited
account Of the so-called "Whig meetina'' in
that city on Friday evening. 10 nominate Fill
more electors, and it calls ii a Buchanan meet
I ing In disguise. Il says.
"liere we have the last card Of the Duchan-
iers to save New Hampshire. 1t was a most
harmless performance. We could not dlscoy-
e. over tee Fillmore men 10 the hall When
Brooks attacked Fremont, the BUCCANEERS did
the cheering, and when he alluded to Fremont
once, the Fremonters gave such cheer as show
ed who constituted the audience. For all prac-
iical effect, the meeting was dead failure
The ticket cannot get 500 votes in the State,
and probably not that. The Buchanan leaders
have been al work month on this scheme, and
here IS the result-a mere nothing. The
scheme 10 start a Fillmore ticket in this State
was coneocied in the Buchanan Committee
Rooms at Washington, and they furnish the
funds TO carry it ON
The meeting was addressed by Hon Erasius
Brooks Of the New York Express, who advo-
Gated the claims Of Fillmore and denounced
Fremont. An episode of the meeting is thus
related by The American.
most all Of whom were Fremonters, were leay-
ing, when VIM G. MEANS, Esq, arose and al
luded to the long and labored attack which the
speaker had made upon Col Fremont, while he
had said scarcely one word about Buchanan,
and inquired il from that we were TO draw the
inference that the Know-Noihings and the Blu
chanan men in New York had agreed to unite
on a candidate for Governor and on Presidential
electors.
]. G. Abbott alluded TO the bargain under
stood to have been consumaied in New York
between the Americans and the friends Of Mr..
Buchanan, in pursuance of which MIR, Brooks
was perambulaling New England in order to
turn the electoral votes of these States for Mr..
Buchanan, and inquired whether the reports
concerning it were true. lie thought the ten
or of Mr.. Brooks speech was evidence in point
Cheers were here given for Fremont, and
there was some confusion.
Mr.. Brooks arose to reply, and the audience
seated quietly to hear him He said that he
did not devote much time to Mr. Buchanan be-
cause he supposed the contest was teflceen FIJI
more and Fremont. He said, also, that he was
not knowing to any arrangement between the
Americans and Buchanan men in New York
and after administering castigation to those
who, as he said, disturbed the meeting, which
the audience took very good naturally, he clos.
ed"
The American justly remarks that this ooes
not square very well with the following state
ment of the New York Express
"'rhe people do not intend to have him Ere
monp elected, even if union and combination
against him are indispensable"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-11

MYsrERious CAsI.-The Barre Gazette re-
lales that the entire bones Of human being
were recently discovered near Damon Pond, in
Rutland, Worcester county, which appeared to
have been deposited there about twenty years.
These bones are supposed 10 be the remains Of
young man named Chester Sprout, from Yer
mont, who disappeared from Rutland (where
lie was at work. very mys,eriously about tween
~ years since. A mau BY the name Of Asahel
Piesson or Preston, whose story has not here.
ioiore been credited, said that Sprout was mur-
deied by a man in Rutland, for whom he had
worked. and buried near " Damon Pond" Jas,
spring, Preston, who had become very poor.
wrote threatening lester to a gentleman 10
Rutland, stating that be was in wantuf money,
aud that il he (lhe gentleman) did no, let him
have some. he would expose him in the crime
he had committed and that II he valued his
neck more than his money, he must let him
have some. For this Preston was thrown into
jail, where be has since remained, persisling in
the truth Of his statements, which some arc now
Inclined to believe. The teeth Of the skeleton
which are in good state Of preservation it is
said, have been identified as those Of Sprout.
which were peculiar in many respects, and ca
~ 10 be identified. The matter is being inves-
lgaied by the town authorities.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-11

RgnFIttoN IN NoRrHERN MExico.-A Ma
,amoras correspondent Of the Herald furnishes
detailed account ofihe movements ofNidaurri
in Not,bero Mexico. yidaurri demanded the
romoval of Cononfort from the position Of Pres
dents substitute, on the ground that he had Vi
oa,ed the plan Of Ayuia, in endeavoring to
render all the States suqservient TO central rule.
He also demanded the inauguration Of Juan AZ
varcz as President pro fem, until the new con-
stiuiion, then under discussion, should be form
ally passed By Congress, and promuleaied.--
Comoniort denying these positions, Nidaurri
openly denied his authority, and threatened 10
resist his orders by force II Unnecessary. lie has
managed, IN the mean time to chasi'se the
Camanches in Nueyo Leon and Coahuia, with
out aid from the general government. 1t was
said that Ydaurh would be aided by fllbusiers
from the United States, and this report had pre-
JUDGED many people against him.
Great excitement existed in Monterey, owing
to this new complication Of affairs. Vidauui
had addressed the people 10 prandioqueni
proclamation. Five thousand excited inca were
under arms there and it was considered that a
desolaiing civil war was At hand in Mexico
should Comonfou attempt TO execute any Of hi:
late DEGREES agains, Nidaurri. The latter had
at lates, dates, taken possession Of Salullo.-
Mail communication between Maiamoras, Nue.
vo Leon and Coahuila, had been stopped by Of
fetal order.
There was much sickness al Matamoras, and
trade was dull The crops wore very good
Cen Canales has left for Camsrgo The Com
onfori officials were abont to negutiaie a loan Of
$500, 600 with some merchants 10 Tampieo.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-11

SEvERE PUNISHMENT. As Mr.. w. Hen.
~ Palmer, the eminent pianist, was quietly re-
rrnlng from his business late last evening
crossing 7 and Tenth streets, two cowardly
scoondfels set large fierce dog at him As
the beast few at him, Mr. Palmer, with great
dexierily and presence Of mind, caught the dog
By the month, one hand 10 the upper and the
other in the lower jaw, and, iu moment liz
orally tore the lower jaw DOT Of is socket.
Then turning upon the scoundrels, who we're
preparing 10 attack him, Mr.. Palmer struck the
nearest leit-hander in the face, and a valuable
diamond ring catching ia the flesh, cut the Eel
lows cheek open ro'n his eye 10 his chin.
The other ruflian had seen enough and b6lled,
but P. was the swiilesl rnnner, and in less time
than It takes 10 write il, he was caught, and re-
cei'ed as sound ihrashing as be could well
get. We are glad to learn thai Mr. Palmer
was not injured. Washington Star.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-11

Editors Of The Cincinnati Gasetfe.
Tens Of thousands Of the friends Of Freedom
were anxious to meet Senator Sumner at this
place on Friday last. Many went away dissp-
pointed ! had assured the Committee Of Ar
engagements that il the tiaie Of his health per
miiied, he would attend the meeting
have just received the inclosed private let
ter, which venture TO hand for publication
that ihos, who were disappointed may under
stand and appreciate the cause Of his non atlen-
dance. II is in answer 10 leiler 10 which
urged Mr. s. to spend fortnight in the Mia
mi Valley for recreation, and TO appear at the
Hamilton meeting, even Il bis health should
not Pefmi, him 10 speak. Very truly yours,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-11

GRAND exhibition or llonsEs.-A grand exhi-
biton Of horses open to competition to all the states
Of the Union and the British provinces will be held
by the Boston Agricultural Association at the
grounds occupied last year by the United States
Agricultural Society, on Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday. Friday, and Saturday, Oct. Dist to
2jth at which premiums amounting to eight thou
sand dollars. in sums from S25 TO $1,000, will be
offered for the different classes Of horses and which
viii, from their liberal amount bring into compe-
tition such horses as "Flora Temple" "Ethan
Allen" "IIiram Drew" "Lancot," "Poeahon-
tas," and others Of well known reputation. Some
Of these have already been entered by their owners
to contend for premiums offered for spc,i. Pro-
grammes Of the exhibition, with list Of premiums
offered, can be had by calling at the office Of the
Society, No. 100 State street Cup stairsl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-11

TALe-BFARISG.-Neyer repeat story, uu-
less you are certain it is correct, and even not
then unless something is to he gained, either of
interest to yourself, or for the good Of the per
son concerned. Tailling is a mean and wicked
practice, and he who INDUCES in it, grows more
fond of ii in proportion as he is successful. II
you have 10 good 10 say of your neighbor, new
er reProach his character by telling that which
is false. lie who tells you the faults of 9th
ers, intends to tell'oihers Of your aal,s, and so
the dish of news is handled from one to anolh-
er, until the tale becomes enormous. "A story
never loses anything, is wisely remarked but
on the contrary gains in proportion as it is re-
peated by those who have no, very strict re-
gard for truth. Truly, the tongue is an unru-
ly evil, full Of deadly poison
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-11
ocpI. p, 800.
LEWIS ID. CAMPBELL.


FHiLADELPnlA, Sept. p, 1856.
Ny DEAR STA Your letter Of the OH Of
September, after travelling to Boston, at last
found me here. where ] am sill detained under
medical treatment, away from my home, which
have not visited since lefi ii at the begin
ming Of the late session Of Congress, now lea
months ago.
With sorrow inexpressible. ! am still con-
strained to all the cares and reserve Of an inva-
lid. More than four months have now passed
since you clasped my hand 10 the Senate Cham
Der, and my system is, even now, so far from
the hfmness Of health, that any slight departure
from the prescribed rule is sure 10 occasion a
relapse. could not reach Ohio except BY
slow stages, and were there, would not have
the sanction Of my physician in exposing my
self 10 the excitement Of public meeting even
il | said nothing. Tins is hard-yery hard for
ia hear. for long TO DO something at this
critical moment for The cause. What is life
without action
For a while, at least, most leave TO others
the precious satisfaction Of laboring for Liberty
and the redemption Of our country. But have
the great comfort Of knowing that never before
was SO liule needed.
Good omens multiply, ard do not doubt
that Fremont will be elected. God bless Ohio
for her glorious testimony already, and her
more glorious promises.
Believe me, my dear Sir. very faithfully
yours, CHARLES SUMNER.
Hon. LTwis d. CANPHELt, Hamilton, Ohio.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-11

Two men entered the railroad station at
Princeton, Canada, Monday night, and offered
liquor to the night Waterman. He declined,
when they knocked him senseless on the floor,
robbed him and took from the ticket Office $3.50
and the mail bag, from which they took the
contents of three money letters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-11

The opposition papers will have it that Col Ere
mont has all sorts Of relgon-Ronan Catholic,
Mahomedau, Turk-anl lastly Jew. This last
the n. Y. Herald says should be looked into by
jury Of doctors to ascertain If the Col has been
circumeised Now why not ask Jessie" and
save the doctors the troubled
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-11

ACCIDENT Of TIE CENTRAL X. R-The through
freight and cattle train due here ai O'Clock last
night ran of the track about half a mile below
this place in consequence Of the breaking Of an
axletrce and killed over 100 hogs and sheep aud
completely demolished ? cars; no lives lost by the
hands in charge Of the train. AVID.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-11

"HuRRA FOR FILLMORE" A bank IN Ne"
York, says the New York Commercial Ad'e''
tiser held a note for collection against man
in Roekldnd, Me- The usual notice was SEM
but by some means il went to Roolland, Ma'
where, strange to say, it found man with Inc
same name, who replied as follows -
freed A note from you stating that YOU he'a
my note of SO dolls should like to know ron
whom that note is from have no REGULATIONS Oh
signing a note of that amount should Ike 20
know who that note is from in just one VII,
pay ii il not you mout as well look for the de'e'
as look for me. Hurra for Fillmore
Yours Rispcihlly."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-11
Report OF the Committee on Fruits and
Vegetables.

Vegetables.
The Committee GU Fruits and Vegetables
respectfully submit that -
The duties performed by them were original
ly assigned to two Committees, viz REV.
Messrs. Fletcher, Wheeler, and Foster, 1.-THE
worthy pastors of the Baptist Churches in
rownshend Grafton and Brattleboro,) and al
SO, TO Rev, Messrs. Aiken, Seabury and Day,
Pastors of The Congregational Churches in
PnIney, Westminster East and Bellows Falls /;
But IN the absence Of the excellent brethren of
the hrst named Committee, the society assigned
their Offices las a Commi,tee) to the gentlemen
last named "a very delicate ntimation of the
little real difference which Me people care to
recognize in these two sister denominations,
and,-a good hint also, at the harmony which
they love to see between christian churches
and fellow laboreTs in the Masters vineyard
But why the society selected clergNaerl, as a
committee on the " Fruits" Of the land, does
NOT appear unless it was TO tanfaHze them by
placing them ,-as was Tanialus, among fruits
not their own and which, therefore, they could
not least upon "a somewhat cruel and unfee-
ing squirting at the pOsifion,-n temporal
livingston often held by them as those who
are commanded to 'feed tho Church of God"
! And why ministers were made a committee
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-11

Carl Elrich, noted German counlerfeter,
who had escaped from a London prison and fled
to this country, was arrested in New York Tues
day. When found he was in the act ofenerav-
ing 50 counterfeit plate of the Rockville c..
bank.