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last. 1t appears that this girl was married. lo.,
fall 10 a man whose real Character sbo al ,,s.
fully understand at the time, and on the lin NJ
March they went to Springfield, in th;s STAT
where they stopped till the 18th Of tho san'n
month, since which no tidings have been heal
from the wife. Her husband, who ormorl,.
professed TO be an Indian Doctor. was IN D.?
ney, some six weeks since and on beno in,or
rogated as to where his wife was. ronIieJ y" 7
hope she is in heaven :" and that was ali ,h..
could be obtained from him about her. Ho LOG
and the first suspicious were aroused. Ono -,
two of the toes Of one foot Of the person nos, ~
question, were webbed, and she also had a sca ="
On one side Of her face, which corresnonds mo-
csely with the description of the murdered nj ..
found, same as in the other cases of identiGc,.
ton. An uncle Of hers, who resides in Putncv
visited Newhurg recently to make inouir;ca
When she left Putney she spoke of buying s,,,,',
jewelry at Bellows Falls None of the iewola..
here recognize the jewelry found on the dssJ
body, as described 1t is probable that The i.w.
elry will be forwarded, and Mr.. Amadon cav.
if he can see it, he can tell at once whether !,
was any that he ever sold The jewelry mich,
have been bought at Springfield /, Is baTdlv
probable that the mystery of this horrible mur.
der will ever be made known, though wc nm.
derstand that the friends of the principal subiec,
Of this notice feel painfully confident that Via,
they apprehend is a dreadful reality.-Beiiom,
Falls Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11
Degradation of the Judiciary.

One Of the most glaring evils of our times is
the openly recognized fact that political infu-
ences are allowed to control the action and in
huence the decisions of our courts of law 1t
a sign ominous OF the darkesteviI fact ftaught
with the most deporabe consequences. The
matter-of-eourse way in which it is recognized
and accepted shows, too, an alarming state of
the public mind.
The recent decision of the United States ST.
preme 059rt in the bred Scott case, has done
more to sap the foundations Of our federal judi
ciary in the public mind than all other causes
combined. Ii is not chiefly because of the abb
solute results affected by that decision, momen-
tous as they are; but because it is well known
that the majority of that Court acted in strict &C
eordance with the demands and recognized pol
icy of the political party with which they are af-
filliaed. he repeal of the Missouri Compro-
mise and the exclusion of negroes from citizen
ship were interpolated in the democratic creed
soon after the election Of Pierce to the Presiden.
cy They were substantly sanctioned by the
Cincinnati Convention last year, and converted
into the form of an edict by the Supreme Court
in 1857. Before the case upon which the decis.
ion was predicated was argued, it was pretty
generally understood that the decision in the
Court would correspond with The political prin.
ciples held by its members. SO tooin New York,
the politics of the individuals composing the
Court of Appeals were openly canvassed BY the
press and the result of their conclusions made
10 hinge upon such data alone
In view of decisions pronounced by our high.
est federal tribunal also, We hear men say tina,
the Court must be changed and members of .
different faith elected. The same reasoning Il
resortcd to in our own State sometimes when de-
eisions ofquestiOns relating to the liquor Law
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News. Notes, and Varieties.

The Democratic State Committee Of Vermont has
gone through with the useless formaty of calling
State Convention at Rutland, on the 18th inst
1t is well enough to keep up appearances we know,
but then the idea Of nominating candidate for
Goyernor-how ludicrous it seems. So long as
they take drop of comfort in going through the
farce it becomeih us not to complain.
Two young Irishmen had a cut and thrust en-
counter on the evening Of the 2sth ult., at Rut-
land, which caused them to bleed freely One of
them was arrested and 'bound up' in the sum of
500.
An itinerant liquor pedlar was arrested in Bran
don on Sunday oflast week, and sentenced to pay
fines and costs, amounting to s4s,54, besides los
ing rs gallons of liquor.
John Ward, of Brandon, was nearly killed few
days since, while raising gang saw, by the fall
Of The crank on his head.
Mr.. LOrng Bemis of Plymouth has made from
the milk of one cow besides using all the milk nee
essary for family of four persons, 6si pounds of
butter in seven weeks. The cow has had no other
feed than what she gathers in ordinary pasture.
daily stage has commenced running between
Woodstock and Windsor 1t leaves the latter place
on the arrival of the last train of cars from the
South. This arrangement will be a great conven-
fence to many people.
Stephen Royce of Ascutneyvlle, hung himselfin
his barn, last Sunday noon, with log CHAIN
The cause is not known, but it could not be pecun-
larry embarrassment, as he owned good farm and
had money at interest.
| Henry Abbott, the bigamist. has been sentenced
at the late term of the Bennington County Court.
to three years in the State Prison.
The Irasburg Standard says that the Jail in that
town contains eleven occupants. Wicked people
up there.
We learn from the TIMES that Hon. Salmon F.
Dutton, Judge of Probate for the Windsor District,
died at Cavendsh on Monday.
We learn from the Freeman that the dam of
Perkins Mill-pond in PlainRed gave way, and the
water washed away the mill, machinery, lumber
&C. Eleven bridges, all save one, in the village of
Plalnfeld were swept away, besides injuries done
to other mills. The damage is estimated at from
IS, 900 to $4,000
The Grand Jury of Orleans County Court have
found thirty three bills of indictment.
Plny D., youngest son of Hon. Geo. worthing-
ton, Jr. drowned in the river at Irasburgh, on
the 9th. He was in his 18th year. was boy Of
more than ordinary intelligence, and gave promise
a bright future.
On Wednesday morning, rs we learn from the
Register, the old residence of Charles Linsley,
of Middlebury, was discovered to be on fire. .Af-
ter doubtful struggle the house was saved.
SOME PUMPKISs.-Mr Daniel Sanford, of Corn
wall, raised last year, pumpkin vine which meas
ured--the main branches and lateral shoots--elev-
en- hundred feet in length The shoots were most.
; ly trimmed of from time to time and measured
The vine matured four hundred and thirty lbs O.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

CIRCUS ON THE CoMMoN-Last evening.
the great American Circus Co, under the
management of Messrs. Sands, Nahans & Co,
gave their first public performance in this city,
in their spacious amphiheatre, which, BY per
mission OF the city authorizes, they have erect
ed on the parade ground on the Common The
first part OF the programme introduced the SPLEEN
did stud Of horses attached to the stables Of this
establishment, in various feats usual in perior-
mances Of this nature which were performed in
manner never excelled by any company in
this city.
The horsemanship of Masters Nathans and
Sands, and of Madame Brewer, elected storm
OF appreciation as hearty as it was deserved
The posturing of Mons Ferranti and children,
and the gymnastc performances Of the German
Brothers were feats of strength and skill almost
beyond any conceivable power of the human
frame, and constituted marked feature in the
performances. The wonderful elephants of
Mons. La Grange decidedly capped the climax
ot the evenings entertainments, and certainly
opened the eyes Of those who had no knowed
Of what can be produced by the doeility and sa.
gacity of this wonderful brute.
All that the show bills promise of these ami
mails is more than executed, and one must really
''see the elephant 10 judge in any degree Of
how they appear The performance of the
trained zebra, and the Shetland ponies, is Just
the thing TO captivate the young people, and
capitally winds up most excellent entertain
ment. The large tent was crowded 10 repletion
last evening and the Circus will remain during
the week, and perform every afternoon and even.
ing-Boston journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11
NEW HAMPsHIRE.-The following ann,;o,

NEW HAMPsHIRK.-The following appoint.
mens have been made by Gov Halle:
Bank Commissioners John /. Rix. Havor.
hill; Charles j. AmnIidon, Hinsdale Geo e
Peavey, Strafford.
Insurance Commissioners Albert S. Scot,
Peterboro'; Jacob H. Ella, Rochester; Lorenzo
Day, Enfield. -''''''''
VIM. W. Stickney, Exeter, Judge of Probate
for Rockingham Co. Daniel G. Rollins of som.
ellsworth, Judge of Probate for STAFFORD Co .
Asa Freeman Of Dover Register of Probate for
Strattord Co.; David Pllsbury Of Concord Spe
clal Justice Of the Police Court: John r, Var
ney OF Dover, Justice Of the Police Coult.
School Commissioners, Cheshire Couniu.--
Sullivan H. McCollester of Swanzey
Justices Of HE Peace and Quorum for Chesb-
ire County John J. Allen, Jr., Fitzwilliam
Illeson A. Barker, Westmoreland Barton
Skinner, Chesterfield
Justices of the Peace james Ramsey, Nv.
man chandler, Alstead Arad Fletcher, Benia.
MN Pierce, Chesterfield Osg1od N Russell,
Dublin Francis A. Howard, George Hammond,
Gisum John d. Todd, Hinsdale Edward
Joslyn, Sbubael White, Henry c. Henderson,
Barrett Ripley, Ralph j. Holt, Keene; John A.
Prescott End, John Z b. Jewett, Jaffrey; James
Burnap, Benz Coolidge, NARROW Gilman Crit.
fin, n 'lson; Geo. w. Todd, Jr., Arba S. Coffin,
Rindge; Stearns Foster, Stodd ard: David A.
Felt, Sullivan; William H. Foster Surry;
! Thomas ]. Wetherbee, Swanzev: Jared Miller.
Henry Mellish, WaIpole; Stephen B. Gary
Charles H. Cook Wesimoreland Alfred vii
lis, Alonzo Kinsley, John P Merrill, Daniel A
Hawkins, Winchester
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

"a We visited yesterday the library OF DR.
Allen of this place, for the purpose of seeing
an eagle, which was shot few days since in
Cornwall, by MIR. Milo Williamson, and presented
to the doctor for preservation. 1t is Golden
Eagle, (Falco Chrysaetos) and answers in every
pa rticular, the description given of that bird in
Rees Cyclopedia. In appearance it is about
the size OF large male turkey, with less length
of legs and neck. Its length is just three feet
wings from tip to tip, seven length of bill %
the top, three inches and quarter. Standing
naturally on plain surface, the spread Of the
claws is seven inches, The skin, with the bones
of this Formidable bird preserved in fine order,
with an excellent pair of eyes, makes valuable
addition to the pathological depaltm of the
doctors Cabinet. -Middlebury Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

DR.. Deane, Of Greenfield, is preparing series
of plates, which have occupied his leisure hours
for twenty years. Of Footprints of the Creator,
from the quarries and riyer-sides of the Connecti
cut valley. The Smithsonian Institute defrays the
expense of their publication. The impression Of
bird tracks, and the footsteps of both extinct and
living animals, are exceedingly accurate and very
fine. The expense will be not far from $1,000, ant
the work entire monument Of scientific enthus
asm and suggestive geological hieroglyphics Thu
plates were photographed by Mr.. ]. L. Lowell, .
Daguerrean artist formerly Of this village but nov
of Amherst, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

Mayor Wood of New York "went up like a
rocket and comes down like stick" His fu-
tile yet expensive attempt to override the State
law resulted in his complete discontinue. Since
then the Supreme Court has decided that Como
yer, the governors appoiniee to the Office Of
street Commissioner, is entitled TO the possession
of the Office. Now then are few so lowas to dc
him reverence. His high-handed attempts al
securing the entire power and control of the city
government, backed up as they were by the
press of his party, have met with just retrbu
ton. Probably no man in this country has at
tempted greater usurpatons. Certainly no on,
has more completely lost the respect of all de
cent men,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

ire bit. This operation could be performed without
scarcely any noise ottendingt. The cap receiving
the bolt of the lock was then prcd of by some tool,
and the entrance effected. A neighbor's dog was
heard to bark in the night, and it is supposed the
rascas were thereby frightened away before secur-
ing all the booty they otherwise would have done,
as lot Of silver spoons, several gold watches,
chains &c. were left in the vicinity Of what they
did take Very little trail of the villains in making
off has as yet been discovered. Seven or eight
years ago the same store, then kept by ]. d. Per-
kns, was robbed Of similar amount.
We hear indirectly, that at about the same time
of the above robbery, a store in Francestown. N
II. was entered and goods to the amount of some
$1,000, carried off.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

OLD Folks CoScERr.-This promised enter
tanment was given, Thursday evening, at the
Town Hall according to previous announcement
The Hall was better filled than we remember to
have seen it on any previous occasion at concert or
show.
1t is not too much to say that the entertainment
was one of the very best 70 which we ever had the
pleasure Of listening. IL decided success.
The presence of the veritablc chorsters and sing
ers Of forty years ago, added to the still an
cient and quaint costumes Of the others carried
back to our earliest remembrance The good old
tunes too. that we first heard in connection with
public worship were rendered with truthfuness
and power that elected the most marked express
ions of applause. Mr.. Crosby added to the per-
formances by singing two of his songs in his usual
happy manner.
We have heard frequent expressions of desire
for a repetition of the concert.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

THE LAST OF THE FILLIBusTERs ARRIVED
There was grim joke perpetrated in landing the
remnant of Walkers army at New York, last week,
directly in the face of those who were preparing
ovations for the greatest and-pirae that ever went
unhung These soldiers presented melancholy
and pitable spectacle. Pallid, emaciated and tot
tering, some on crutches, some supporting them
selves with sticks, many-the badly wounded and
ulcerated-wholly unable to assist themselves, this
motley crowd afforded painful commentary on
the horrors of war The fearful ravages of ague
added to insufficient diet, exposure to cold and wet
and that recklessness of self which long neglect and
dependency surely induce, had left its mark OIL
the sallow cheeks and watery eyes of the sufferers
About fifty, out of the hundred and twenty five re-
turned soldiers, were obliged to be sent to the City
Hospital, being wholly unable. either through de-
bili'y or want of means. to procure the required
attendance elsewhere.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11
Newburg Murder

The mysterious murder at Newburg, N. Y,
which caused 50 much excitement throughout
the country the body having been identified
twice, and as many times proved to have been
entirely wrong-seems to be assuming its third
phase, in manner which will interest people
in this vicinity.
1t is now supposed that the person murdered
was girl from Putney, where her father and
other relatives now reside, and fiom whom
nothing has been heard since the 18th Of March
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

A SURE CURE FELoN.-When the soreness first COM
mences, when far ADVANCE 1t be relieved and en-
trey cured by holding the finger part afflicted in Perry
Davis Pain Killer for haitian hour 1t has been Thoroughly
tested, falling remedy. felon is Troublesome
thing and poud advise all troubled to test the remedy
PERRY DAvIs' PAIN KnLER-The thousands who nave
been relieved we'll the thousands who have the mos
unbounded confidence in Perry Darts Vegetable Pain Kdf''
will read among special notices this week. another OF the
additional evidences Of the power OF the application we
are doing Of humanity when urge every family 10
possess themselves of t-Bl6dio CAristan AdvOea'f,
Sold by JOSEPH CLARK, BTattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

In Boston, on the 4tb, an accident occurred
by which four men were killed and several 9TH
ers injured. A mortar burst and the fragments
scattered death and establishment among the
crowd ass 'mbled on the common, which put an
end to the fireworks. New York was RECALLED
with riot by which forty men were shot. nine
of them fatally, In other places the usual num-
Der of hands were blown off and arms shattered
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11
MOTHERS. MOTHERS. MOTHERS!

AN OLD NURSE FOR CHILDREN. - DON'T FAIL to
procure Mrs winslows Soothing Syrup for Children Teeth
ing. 1t has equal Earth. No mother who has ever
tried Mrs. winsow's soorHISo SYRUP for Children will ever
consent to let her child pass through the distressing ah~
critical period of teething without the aid Of this nvana
preparation II life and health be estd aed by dehs
and cents 1t Is worth Its weight in gold.
Millions Of Bottles of Mrs wnslows SOOTHING sYREP, he
sold every year the United States 1t old aaaT
tried remedy Price only 26 cents bottle The ganans
article has the fac smile of Curtis Perkins, NsE Yass Oh
each outside wrapper lo-p
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

DEAD BODY FoUsD-We learn from the Green
field Gd=eite, that the body of man apparently
about 35 years Of age, was found in the Connecti-
cut River just above Sunderland bridge, on Fri
day. The body was naked, but had satin vest
linen pants, and roundabout, tied up in a bundle
around his neck. The vest was marked ~. Ben
nett" and in the pocket Of the pantaloons was d
piece Of II newspaper, containing some bread and
butter, on which was written al Doolittle, Yer.
non Vt" Mr. D. stated that man called at hi.
house few days since and he gave him some bread
and butter wrapped up in a newspaper.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

Observation-Disclosures wanted Of the resi-
dence of RANDOL DAVIS, if living, or the
place where he died if dead. 1t is supposed he
resides in the State of Vermont. Any person
able to give the information sought will confer
great favor by addressing Rando Davis Hulin
Saratoga Springs N, Y. y" Vermont papers
please COPY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

A Coon APPoISTMENT.-We are pleased to notice
that our friend, and whom, an editor ohm Allen,
Jr., ESQ.,, of Fitzwiam, N. H., has been appointed
by Gov Halle, Justice of the Peace and Quorum
for Cheshire County. He deserves it all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

DEATH OF Mn. MARCY WIN. L. Marcy
died at Balston, n. Y, on Saturday, the 4th
inst He retired Friday noon to his room in his
usual good health, but was found dead hat an hour
in the morning.
Thus suddenly has departed from among us
one of the ablest, if not most capable, statesmen
of our country. During his long public career he
manifested such ability, Joined with an ncorrup
tible integrity, as to secure the confidence ofmen
of all parties. The people at large felt that in
his last official station the interests Of our country
were safe in his hands. We think that no Sec
Rotary has done more to uphold all our rights and
give us a name and power abroad than Mr..
Marcy. His name stands out in bold relief from
the administration with which he was associated
He had inspired the public with the belief that
he was no party to the domestic management of
the Pierce cabinet while he deseryedly received
the credit for the faithful manner in which our
relations with foreign powers were treated-a-
ways excepting the "Ostend Manifesto" He
was man of strong intellectual powers improv-
ed by ripe culture. His administrative talents
were of the first order, and his position fire.
quently such that they shone the more brilliant
" from association.
Mr.. Marcy was born in Sturbridge, Massa-
chusetls in 1886, graduated at Brown Umversi-
ty in 1903, when he removed to Troy where he
studied law, and commenced its practice. In
1916 he was appointed Recorder of Troy, and
in 1921, adjutant general of the state. In 1928
he was elevated to the bench of the Jupreme
Court, and three years later elected to the United
States Senate. In 1882, he was elected Gov
ernor of the State of New York, and subsequent-
ly twice reelected but he was defeated on the
fourth heat by Vim. H. Sewarl. In l845 he
was appointed Secretary of War by President
Polk, which office he held during the admins
tration.. After this he remained in private lif,
until called to the Secretaryship of State by Nj
Pierce. He was just making preparations for
visit to Europe, when the unseen hand of dealt
summoned him 10 ",hat bourne from whence NJ
traveller returns"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

ACCIDENT ON THE 4TH--Lucian Streetcr, young
man in Vernon, had his hand blown of and his
arm broken Saturday, by the premature discharge
Of swivel he was loading. In his haste he did not
stop to swab out the piece which at length became
so much ignited rs to cause an explosion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

SUDDEN DEAH-Mr. Jonas r. Cook, Of Vernon,
dropped down dead in the road, on the morning of
the 2sth ult. He appeared that morning, previous
TO his death in his usual good health.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11
SPECIAL MOTTO Els.

Notice. Rev. Chas. l.. Brace of New York,
author of ~Hungary in 1884," "The Morse Folk" etc. will
preach the Congregational Church. this village, Sunday
July 10Th, at4P.M.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

The GUrLPoRD SoHooL 1ousE.-we have recev-
ed a communication from friend in Guilford,
touching the article that appeared in our paper
two weeks since relation to the burning of school,
house. 1t is too long for our columns this week.
The substance of it is that the District have had
school because the number of scholars was only
halfadozou, and those could be sent to other dis
trcts cheaper, and that after several illegal meet
ings the ex clerk of ten years since went ON to
repair the house on his own authority The writer
deprecates the burning, and thinks the District
should not labor under the imputatiOn of opposing
common schools.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

D. W. ALvoRD, Of Greenfield, started on Mon
day, upon his usual trip to the Adirondack woods,
taking two sisters and bis children with him. The
Gazette says that he will "yisit lake never yet
visited by white man" Pray how is he to know
exactly where such lake lies