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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-09-27

A GREAr lIoHsE Snow. On the Both ofthe pres
to be grand Horse Show in Manchester. n. H.
in connection with the Hillsboro' County Fair
The matter has been taken hold Of by the "horse-
men" Of the State, and promises TO be one Of the
finest shows Of the kind ever seen in tina, State
The premiums are nearly or quite large as those
Offered by the U. 5. Agricultural Society. Our
frierd John b Clarke, ofthe Manchester Mirror,
is one ofthe leading persons in getting up this show
which furnishes good evidence that everything con-
nostei with il will be carried cut in the most sat
isfaelory manner.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-09-27
COUNTY COMMUNION

Pursuant 10 a call Tor tia, purpose r..
yen,ion Of the Frcemen Of the County of VT ,.l
ham who are opposed to the AmenJms,,, y.
the Constitution Of this State. recumneoJ.l 1.
the recen, Council Of Censors. cbs,oi.-
basis Of representation and the mode If ~,
ing members Of the General Assembly ma, ,,
Fayetteville, on "Wednesday, Sept IL ia
and organized by choosing
Hon. DANIEL KELLOGG, President
BESJ. w. DEaS, Secretary.
A committee Of two persons from e,eb,...
in the county was appointed to press,, a.,
names Of Suitable persons, 10 be nominated \.
Delegates TO the Constitutional Conren6oo
The Committee reported the uames Of
Hon. VIM. c. Bradley, Of we,,ui,,,,,
Charles X. Field, Esq, OF Newisrs NJ.
William Harris, Of Windham: R. " Chi.
Esq., Of Braltleboro; Hon Abishsi s,o5l,,J
Of rownsbend Stephen P. Fiapg. E.o ~
Wilmington; Hosea +. Ballou, Esg.. Of whs.
ingham; John J.. Butler, Esq, Of Jamaica,
Which report was accepted, and The ,e-.,.,
named were unanimously nominated a, D...
gates.
It vas voted that committee Of FIVE h. "a.
pointed TO I'LL any vacancies which should a..
cur by the death or declcnsion Of any Of III.
persons nominated for delegates; and Wll,r
Henry, Mark Crawford, Pardon 7. Kina.
George Howe aud Barnard Lynde, were 40.
pointed such committee
The following Resolution was presented ,sl
after being advocated by Hon. VIM C. Brad.
ley, c. X. Field, Esq, Judge Kellogg AID
Others, was unanimously adopted, viz
Resoircd, That the Delegates from Wind
ham County 70 The Constitutional Con,e.,lou
b., and they are hereby, instructed to probes,
against the manner IN which The Council Of
Censors have called said Convention. to7elher.
and against The making a precedent thereof.
and Furthermore TO resist the adoption OF each
and all the amendments to the consultation pro.
posed By said Council Of Ceasors.
The Convention which was very fully at.
tended ,horeupon adjourned
DANIEL KELLOGG, President.
BENJ. W. DEAs. Secretary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-09-27
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

agricultural Fairs-'Ths is the season when
the farmers have their jubilee. State, County and
town fairs are held in every direction. windham
County Fair will be held at Westminster, on We'd
nesday and Thursday of next week. We trust the
spirited farmers of this county will make such a
showing Of their agricultural products as will be
worthy of their standing.
During the following week the Wilmington Fair
will be held according to a notice in another col
umn. All lovers OF good cattle will do well to at
tend, No town in the State can show herds SUI
perior to those that will then be exhibited.
Another Bear Capiared-we have received The
foot of a bear which was captured under the fol-
lowing circumstances trap was set in Whining
ton for bear few days since, and on the 10Th
inst, bruin made an investment in it. He made
oil with this attachment, but he mad not proceed
ed more than three miles before he was shot by Mr.
John Clark of Wilmington, who, with Mr. Lawton
Fox, was in pursuit of him. The bear weighed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-09-27

TnG MAISr ELrcrIoS.-The Kennebec
Journal for this week has full returns of the
election in Maine, embracing the official re-
turns foT members Of Congress. We give a
summary, which will afford a complete view OF
the general result of the election.
For members of Congress the vote was as
follows FIRST Districi--Wood, (Rep.) H.
30; iAnle, (Dem.) 9,77i; Wood 5 majority,
1871. Second Dsiriet-Gilman, (Rep) H.
00i; PillsbuIy, (Dem.) 0552 Giman's ma
jority, 3i52. Third Disirici-Abbolt, (Rep. }
lo,7sO, Ingalls,, Dem.) s2s2 Abbous ma
jority, 25Os. Fourth Disirci--Morse, (Rep }
1901; Bronson, (Dem.) 0s2s; Morse's ma
jori,y, 67s3. Fifth District - Washhurn,
(aep.) l2,7l5; Sanborn, (Dem) $780,
Washburn's majority, AGO. Sixth District
Foster, (Rep.) sill; Wisail, (Dem) 1857 ;
Fosters majority, 1857. The aggregate Re
publican majority on the Congressional vote is
1861. This is the official account.
The returns of the vote for Governor include
the whole State with the exception Of some
400 votes, and foot up as follows Hamlin
(Rep) 69,429; Wells Cd 1850; Patlen
(W.) ond scattering $3.50. IIamlin's plural-
iy is 2i,5l0, and his majority over all H. 1851,
The aggregate vote is l2O.977 which exceeds
the vote Of 1855 by something like ten lhous-
and
The Senate of Maine consists of thirty mem
hers of whom twenly-nine are Republicans, one
Democrat having been elected in Aroosiook.
To the lower House 1875 Republicans aud 90
Democrats have been elected.
1t is worthy of attention that while Ham
Inns majority is only 1851, the majority on
the Congressional vote is 1851. There were
three candidates in the field for Governor, but
in the contest for members of Congress there
was direct issue between The anti Nebraska
and the proslavery parties. The majority on
the Congressional vote is the proper measure
of the and-Nebraska strength, many having yo-
ted for Palien, the Wing candidate for Govern
or, who will vote for Fremont.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-09-27

300 pounds. These animals have made considora-
bic havoc with the cattle and sheep in the south
western part Of this county during the present sea-
son.
Conafy CourL-The grand jury, at its session
last week, found twelve true bills, and two were
not found Seventy cases were set down for trial
this term and City niue new entries were made
"A much smaller number than usual. The follow
ing cases have been tried -
~ Baiiou, IT,, vs. Waters Gaieh This was
an action Of trover Tor a certain promissory note
given by the plaintiff to the defendant. Verdict
for plaintiff Six lawyers for the plaintiff and three
for defendant.
Waters GiieH vs. NJ BaIiou, Jr.-This was an
action on certain prornissory note Of s33sl, exc
cute by plaintiff by the defendant Verdict for
plaintiff. Three lawyers for plaintiff and six for
defendant
n. SieJ5iai, IT., vs. Keith H'hde-Aeton for
repleyin brought to recover four cows aud damage
for detention. Verdict not guilty, and defendant
recover nominal damage.
l.. Haskias vs. Samuel JMay.-An action Of as
sumpst which came to this Court by an appeal
fron the decision Of Justices Court. Verdict for
plaintiff to rccoveri damages assessed at S2s
Erasmus Phmpioa vs. To,en Of Somersei. This
is On action to recover damage Of injuries sustain
ell by an alleged defect in the highway. All ae-
quantcd with the plaintiff will readily believe he
nose whereof he afirms. when he asserts that up
on the face Of his il presents itself Court,
his cause is just. Case now ON trial.
Firemaa's Muster at Greeafeld.--A Fireman =
Parade. to be followed by a trial Of engines. will
take place at Greenfield, Mass, on Thursday, De-
tober 10th. Three prizes are offered for the best
playing, via S75, $50, and $50. Each company
is to draw the water aud play through $50 feet Of
hose, and such pipe as they may select pcrpendic-
ular to a stat erected for the purpose We pre-
sumo both Of tho engine companies in this village
will be present
.4aoAer Fremont Hag.-A FRnioSr DAYTON
hag was raise1 nj West Dover on the 1lth inst
Like al Other towns in Vermont Dover will give a
rousing vote in November, for the people snorni-
necs."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-09-27
WIG NATIONAL CONVENTION.

We can conceive Of nothing connected with
the humor of politics finer, or more worthy
the pencil of llogarth, Than the recent meet
ing of Il icw dozens Of lossiliferous politicians
At Baltimore, last week, under the once hon
ored name Of @Whig National Convention"
Ono cannot -oberly think Of this congregation
of savans there in session, discussing serious
y The perls to which this Union will be cx-
posed in case Of Fremont's election. The
scene is lulicrous boyoad anything we have
heard of during the present campaign.
Look at them. A set Of leaders without
any followers. Chieflains without a party.
They are 'all honorable men;' very respecta-
Bile; wel-to-lo in the world; live well; drink
good wine; dress handsomely; entertain mag
nifcently; have plenty Of changer and not
withsianding their lugubrious lamentations
about the Union, sleep well o. nights Good
innocent souls Perhaps they think that the
people care what position they may see fit to
assume with reference to the Presidential
election; just as IL Iheif resolutions would at
feet the masses of free and independent voters.
They are all men of 'eninent gravity, yet
we can hardly imagine how they could main
tain it in view of their anomalous proceed
ings.
The fact is the people have made up their
minds TO elect a President on their own ac-
count. The Philadelphia Convention nomi-
mated JoHS C. Fremont because of the sheer
force of public sentiment. That same power
will place him in the Presidential chair; aud
all who are not willing to bid the movement
God speed may as well stand FROM under.
The ball Is rolling EDWARDS. Make way for
FREMoSr.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-09-27

~ The Albany Evening Journal says"
BY hundreds and by thousands are the friends
of Mr.. Fillmore now ranging themselves on
the side of Freedom. The conviction that votes
cast for him will be thrown away--the percep-
ton Of The truth that either James Buchanan or
John G. Fremont MUST be the next President
and the inevitable choice thus forced upon
electors between an administration of the Gen
eIal Government for the benefit of Slavery, or
lor Civil Liberty and the perpetualion of the
Union, conslrain these good citizens 10 enrol
themselves in the Republican ranks. Thrice
welcome are they Their manly conduct gives
comforting assurance of the existence of a
wide, deep, and watchful conservatism in Amer
lean Politics"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-09-27

A SOUTHERN YIEw or THE MAINE ELEc-
rIoN.-'rhe Richmond Wing, alluding to the
Republican triumph in Maine, says that il puts
a complete erfinguisher upon Buehdaaa's chan
eas for The Presidency, aud shows that the South
can place no reliance upon the Northern De-
moeracy or the slightest protection to her in
leresis and her institutions. The editor also
predicts "lhai in W,n0is--the home of Douglas
hiNlseJ-BisseR riH beat Richardson for The
Goeernorship out Of sight. We make this pre-
dlctlon in face Of the fact that only few weeks
ago Col. Richardson returned to Washington
from an eleclioneering tour through his State,
and immediately published letter assuring his
friends that Illinois would vote the Democrats
neNel by twenty thousand majority. And thus
j. VIII most certainly lie, too, with Mr.. Blu.
ohanan S own State-the great Keystone State
OF Pennsylvania. And if he loses this, will
any of bis friends be kind enough to tell us
what earthly possibility there is of his obtain
ing the electoral vote Of one single Northern
state. There is none---'here can be none.
His chances in the North look in what direc-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-09-27

DANGEROUS SPoRT.-As the mail train oa
the railroad was coming out Of Waterbury, Oh
Tuesday, two boys INDUCED propensity lo'
mischief by throwing stones at Iran-breaS'
ing three windows. One OF the stones, large
one, passed near lady and hil her face. Had
it hit her directly, it is quite probable that sne
would have been killed. Conductor flelchef
Immediately stopped the train and tracked Tue
boys to a schoo-house, where, win eincen'
aid from the school-nisiress, he secured inc
oflenders-two lads, named Allen T. 'e"e"
and William Wilkins. The boys were at once
taken to Mortified and put under bonds lo'
trial If they escape severe punishment ms
time they should consider themselves iueAy'
and behave better in future. A fatal Ie'u"
would have made them miserable tor He
Hatehmdn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-09-27

BALLou's DOLLAR MoSruLY-Our attention
has been called to this remarkably cheap and excel
lent Magazine, and we are ready TO exclaim, with
every ole who has seen II, in surprise Mt he mar
vellously cheap rate at which il is furnished How
one hundred pages month of closely printed orig
iual matter, combining tales, sketches, biographies,
news, wit and humor, upon fine and beautiful pa
per, eau be afforded for one dollar year is to us
an unsolved riddle. Besides which, the Magazine
contains in each number two pages of original hu
morous engrayings, Of the most laugh.provoking
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-09-27

~ The democracy Of this State are cndeavor-
ing TO derive some little consolation for their recent
overwhelming defeat. by instiiuting comparisons
between their present prostraie condition and that
Of former years. But they are unfortunate in their
arithemeiie. However much they may attempt il
they cant make figures lie" albeit they mingle
them IN such strange juxtaposiiion that they do
nc; convey the whole truth. some OF their organs
ell 90 the House Of Representatives the presan than
the last year. In 1855. their eandnaie for Speak
er Of the House received 36toies. This year they
have elected Thirteen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-09-27

DEMoNsTRATIoS AT DEERFIELD,-On Thurs-
day the largest demonstration in Western Mass
achusetis during this campaign, occurred in
Deerfeld. II had its origin in tic gii.f and
indignation felt in that town in regard to The
recent foul murder of David Starr Hoyl, na-
tive of Deerfeld, in Kansas. The people flock
ed in great numbers from the surrounding coun
try, aud were estimated at from eight to tea
thousand in number. Daniel W. AlyoTd Of
Greenfield was The President Of the day, and
speeches were made by DR.. Chaiiee Of Spring
field, Mr.. Jennison of Cambridge, Mr.. Down
ing Of Pennsylvania, Hon. Marx C. Trahon Of
Wesi6eld and Judge Conway of kansas.-
Among the motios displayed, the following &C.
cuped prominent place "Ihe ro'fe Of ny
brothers. blood erysfh 10 thee from The ground
1t was an earnest and effective demonstrated
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-09-27

character Each number Is fresh, witty, t,,,o.....
instructive, containing not one vulgar wo-i q.
and forming an exceedingly agreeable ae,5, -
panion. No wonder il has attained to ,ush -,
spread circulation in every STATE Of ne r.,.-
We advise our renders to enclose dollar 10 wv
BALLou. 20 Winter street, Boston, and ce.i,.G,
Dollar Monthly By return OF mail.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-09-27
NEW ACCEssIoNs

The limits of our paper would hardly suf-
tce to chronicle the names of distinguished
men and party leaders who have recently
Joined the Fremont ranks. Ex-Gov. Reeder
has separated himself from the Buchanan
party, and in manly letter and able speech
Justifies bis course. We commend his reas-
oning to all. Hon. Samuel ID. Ingham of
Pennsylvania, once a prominent member of
Gen. Jackson's Cabinet, has in public letter
avowed his intention of voting for Fremont.
Hon. Ephraim Marsh of New Jersey, Presi-
ident Of the Convention that nominated Fill
more in February last, has come out for FREE
mont, and lately presided over a Republican
Convention in his own State. 1t is reported
that ExGov. Martin of New Hampshire has
followed suit
Aside from these men of public fame, the
rank and file of the old Democracy are leay-
ing the sham-Democrac by scores and by
hundreds, and coming out boldly for Fremont
and Freedom. Such stampede was never
before seen. The gates win soon have to be
closed or the Republican party will become
so large as to be unwieldy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-09-27

VenMoSr.-Four men in the employ Of the
West Casileion slate company attempted 10
cross Casllcion pond in boat, last week, anl
capsized within a hundred yards Of the shore,
drowning iwo.--As Joseph Bricketi Of Ferris
burg was shooting docks, on the sth bis gun
accidentally discharged and shOcknsly multi
lated his right hand. The chair factory of,he
Messrs. Bachelor, at East Arlington, was
burned on the 9TH loss moi asceria.ned, insa.
lance $500 only on stock. Two large barns
belonging to George Green Of Swan,on were
burned on the 10Th from spontaneous combas-
tion among some wheat packed before Sufficient
ly dry loss 81 500, insurance S575 "A coua.
terfeiier has been arrested at Burlington, asi
on searching his premises about 500 Of bogus
coin was taken he has been held over 10 the
county couu.-A piece of the 'Bose" ofMans-
field mountain, computed to weigh 1000 tons,
fell on Thursday the 2lsi uli; only a few ~.
menis before this occurrence Mr. White Of But
lingion, with his wife and daughter, had been
standing upon ii.-Mr Brooks, one Of the pro-
piieiors of the Pioneer planning mill, at Bur.
hngton, had narrow escape from death last
week while adjusting belt he was caught
and whirled over the shaft, revolving at the rata
Of some 400 times a minute, but luckily bi.
clothing was loosened after few revolutions
and he dropped to the floor, hurt only in the
loss OF some of the skin Of his arm.-L. J..
Brown Of Siockbridge, VT, came TO his death
in Chicago from blowing ont the gas in his
chamber al the Massasoil House, instead Of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-09-27
For The Vermont Pha.niY
sCENEIN CoURTIN AUSTRALIA

sCENEIN A CoURTIN AUSTRALIA
Court Room -- Three Judges on ne Beach
Cause on frial, Jonas vs. -Hliaehi
Council for me piaiafiF opcai Gentlemen Of
the Jury This s an action brought to recover ti,,
amount Of promissory note given by the defendant
to the plaintiff Counsel reads note to the jury
Counsel for the defendant here admits the sgnatur,
to the note.
/ chg Jgase: Proceed with your defence
! Coaasei for The defendant: Gentlemen Of the
Jury Our defence to this action is that this not,
was given without any consideration; and we shall
introduce evidence to prove that the defendan,
gave this note to the plaintiff for debt which wa.
due from Thomas Faddeu to the plaintiff, and
which the defendant vas to try to collect Of Fad
deui and, in case he got it Of fadden. he was to
7 pay Il to the plaintiff and he gave him this note
in expectation Of collecting it of Fadden. but be-
fore he was able to do this Fadlen died, and he
never received anything.
Cousssi for dsfeaiani: Mr. Malachi, take the
stand. Clerk, swear Mr.. Malachi Malachi
sworn.)
cOnasei for deeaaani: MIR. Malachi, proceed
and tell the Court and jury about giving this note
to Mr. Jonas
Counsel for piaiafig: We object
Chief Jadge Il guess we will let it in and sec
what j; amounts to. lit is inadmissible IN direct
the jury to nay no attention TO it,
Counsel for the plaintiff here makes IA long argu-
msut to show the evidence inadmissble, and cites
numerous authorities to support his position Coun-
sci for the defendant replies in long argument to
show the evidence admissible. Two hours time Of
the Court and jury are taken up in arguing this
question.
Chief Jalys I've got doubts about letting in
this testimony, but the whole guess TN let it
in. 1t wont do any harm, and il it Amt III take
care that it shan't influence the jury
Witness goes on and occupies one hour OF more,
telling his story and in replying to the cross-e1-
animation. Amer the testimony was concluded,
the Counsel for the plaintiff starts mp and says -
We objec, to the admissibility of this testimony
and claim a right to be heard in the natter
Counsel for defendant; Its too late now to ar
que that question. The evidence is in and has gone
to the jury, and the Court have right to hear an
argument as to its being admitted
coaa'e'Jo' pia'niW' we INSIST on being heard
and sioear we will be heard
ch'5 judge i think on the whole wen hear
On argument the admissibility of the testimony.
Wen enieavor to do about right
Counselor Pfa'Hfg' we thank your Honor for
giving Us a onance 10 DC heard
Inc Ooui'Se' i0r 'ne p'a'n''i then makes another
iOns argument reAdihs a. length from sundry
BOOKS to prove evidence inadmssibe'
ine Oouns'' '0r tue ue'enaan' repiies al nearly
Ia -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-09-27

y. II. STATE AGRIcuLTURAL FAm.-The annual
fair Of the New Hampshire State Agricultural So
cc,y is to be held at Concord. Oct. 8, o and TO-
No Efforts viii be spared to render the exhibition
and exercises more interesting, if possible. than
those Of preceding years. and the greatest Atteu-
ton will be paid towards contributing to the COM
fort Of visitors.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-09-27

DRzD; A tale of the Great Dismal Swamp. By
Cabin, In two volumes. Boston; Phillips, Samp,
son and Company. tFor sale in Brauleboro by
w Felicn
Saeh is the title Of Mrs. Stoves new novel illus
tra,ing phases in the character Of Slavery not de-
picied in Uncle Toms Cabin Her object in writ
ing this book seems to have been to show the un.
healthy, demoralizng influences Of African Slavery
upon the whi;es-both masters and non .slavehold
ers 1t dcyelopes the fact in glarng light that the
system cannot be greatly ameliorated without its
abolition 1t shows that the slave cannot have
rights and remain slave. They must all be crush
ed by the iron heel ofthe mos rigid despotism the
wsrd has ever to the safety Of the sys
TEN. We think that this truth is developed more
clearly than in any other fern VIC have met with.
"Dred' may not possess the great dramatic inter-
est that assisted in making Uncle Toms Cabin so
popular, but It will be read By hundreds of ihous.
ands, and will exert no small influence in keeping
alive and quckening the sentiment of the North
against the further extension of this relic Of babar-
ism. As an evidence that il has struck respon.
sre chord in the hearts Of the people, need oul
Olude to the fact that the publishers are furnishing
the market with thousand sets per day; and the
demand cannsi thus be supplied "Dred' has also
been dramatized in New York aud brought out at
the National Theatre.
Diasaore's Railroad and Steam Navigation
Guide is che title Of the best cork in this depart
ment with which we are acquainted. Carpenter
has it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-09-27

TnRrE THOUSAND BErrER The vote in this
State for Franklin Pierce, in 1852, only 1000;
now our vote is about 1900. VIII the Watch
man inform whether these facts Indicate the in
mediate downfall Of the democratic party Conr-
age, men through all the disturbances Of the
last three years, despite the 'feedom screcchers
we come out 900 better than we did in '52, with
coors flying. Patriot
The democracy In this State arc too modest by
half They shun all observance ofthe naked truth
It is only when facts mannhctu red for the coca
sion like the above dressed up in the meretri-
cious garb Of deception, that they pass current
The Patriot knows better than to make statement
like the above, which is going the rounds Of the
democratic press.
In 1852. Franklin Pierce received 1904 votes
IN this State. In 1855, Merit, CLARK, the demo-
cratic candidate for Governor received ,0s2 votes
At the recent election. Kcycs, the candidate Of the
Buehaniers will not have but few ifany votes over
II 800; and three thousand Of hcse will vote for
Fremont in November. Courage, men - II is
much needed.