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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-10
Kansas Election.

The election Of territorial Legislature and
Of delegate TO Congress took place in Kansas
on Monday, and it is no exaggeration to affirm
that the peace harmony AID prosperity of the
whole Union will be affected to no inconsider.
able extent by the result.
The opinion extensively prevails among the
people of the free states that the ballot box of
the territory will be again invaded by those
who have no rightful access TO it, and that a
set of lawmakers will be foisted npon the peo-
pie in every way obnoxious and distasielul TO
them. This opinion is certainly warranted and
justified by the events attending previous cleo
tions in the territory, and is additionally con-
firmed by the more recent sayings and doings
of the BORDER Ruffian'' leaders who have a
double and doubtful residence in Missouri aud
Kansas. Notwithstanding The imminent dan
ger Of repetition Of these outrages and inven
tons, the free state men have resolved to par
ticpate in the election, if for no other purpose
than TO crafty portion Ct their friends and
sympaihizers in the Eastern and Middle states,
where their non-action hitherto, has TO some
extent periodically affected their cause with
some excellent men who are otherwise natural
" disposed TO uphold and aid it.
II the election he fairly conducted and the
free state men allowed to vote. we have the
authority Of nearly all the democratic papers
Of the North for saying that they will certain
ly carry the day, and therefore if they are out
rofed or rather out-counted, we shall certainly
b. justified in infcrring that foul means have
been piaclced and that fraud has carried the
election against the will of large and undoubt.
Ell majority of the people of the territory 4
such he the result, the excitement on the Kan.
sas question will rise to higher pitch than ev
Ell before, and the people Of the free states will
we predict, rally as one man against the tYran
ny aud injustice of national administration
that permits and sanctions such awless Outra
ges. 1t, on the other hand, The suspicion:
pledges Of Gov. Walker should be carried ou
in good faith, and the free state party SHOULD
be allowed the weight and influence in the ter
r,orv which their conceded numerical MAORI
~ entities them to, we may hope TO see re
turn Of peace and good feeling to be followed
by the speedy admission of Kansas into the Ia
ion as free State. Such n consunmato
is devoutly To be wished" and such only vii
atone for the grievous national wrong whcl
was perpe,rated in the repeal of the Missouri
Compromise.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-10
The Concord Crane.

In several notices Of this grape, we have spok-
en- of it IN high terms Of commentator. and ex
pressed the belief that IL is worthy of an extend
ell and general cultivation the opinions were
based upon careful observation Of its habits of
growth, hardihood and iaithlulness. This watch.
iulness has been continued for several wears.
Within week we have visited the grounds of
MIR. Bull, where we found punches Of the Con-
cord entirely turned a dark purple, and measur-
ing egh inches in length, and sir across the
shoulder Up TO that time We had not seen
single Isabella grape that had turned In our
own grounds the Concorls has turned, while tho
Isabella, standing in thu most favorable spot wa
have, is still green.
In his greenhouse, the Black HAMBURG the
Muscat oil Alexandra. and others. were in Inv.
urlani profuson. The Grizzly Frontignan, bow.
ever surpasses in favor any grape we have vet
tasted. To al who have thought our lesrrinon
of the Concord overwrought. or who have M,
succeeded according to their expectations in rais-
IN II, we advise visit to Mr. Balls VINEYARD
and We think they will discard all doubs about
the Concord heing grape worthy OF general
cutivallon.-New Enghnd Eamer.
Solyman Cune, Of this place has a large col.
lection of vines of the Concord grape for sale
Those desirous Of cul,ivaling this delicious fruit
can obtain supply for setting cut.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-10

of the inhabitants. But the editor of the Jour
nal thinks otherwise.
New York City is, il we mistake not, the
most intensely democratic city in the country.
Whether her inhabitants attend the 90 stated
preaching" Of the gospel more frequently than
the Republicans of Vermont we know not. 1t
is presumed they do. But one thing is GER
tain: If the attendance upon " evangelical wor-
ship" and the reading of such pious prints as
the Journal Of Commerce conduces TO the gen.
eral state of morals evinced by the Court rec
ords of that city, during the last year, the adj
van,aees of New York democracy over the Re-
publicans Of Vermont is at once conceded.
Their peculiar means Of grace are ample, and
they seem bound to improve them, Their re-
ligion is no more spurious than their democra-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-10

I6' Henry Ward Beecher finely observed in
his Boston speech on flowers, that if a young
man sets out in life with the desire of being rich
that he may drive fine turnout down the street.
he sets out with mean object in view if he
will have dogs, and spend his time in hunting
and trampng, that is trihe better; hut he was
the young man TO respect and 10 love, who cher
Shed in his heart fond hope that s. ne day he
might come to own house IN a green secluslon,
with roses climbing to its roof, horse in the
stable, and a good COW grazing in the pasture.
There is too little thought nj this sweet sim
plicity Of life and aim, and too much Of the noise
and prctenslon of ambition aud display. =
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-10

FIRE IN NoRTHFrELD.-A new house which
Calvin T. Swan Of Mortified was building, to-
geiher with his barn and all Of its contents of
hay and grain with the sheds attached, were to-
tally destroyed by fire on Friday the 8lh about
noon. The total loss is about $1,000 with no in
surance. Mr.. Swans policy having expired, he
was waiting to get it renewed, until his house
was completed The fire was set in some shaw
ings by French boy of about ten years of age,
who was living with Mr.. Swan. The hoy was
examined before II. Woodland Esq, of Orange,
on "Wednesday. He acknowledged setting the
building on fire, and for want Of bail was com
mitied to the jail in this town tor safe keeping,
until the November Court Greenfield Gazette.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-10
DnA1H OF Hon. +. b. BowEx.-The f

1EAlh OF IloN' II. ID DOWEN.-- ne lOllOw-
ing is from the Horizon, Wisconsin, Argus:
=" We are panied to announce the death Of f.
b. Bnwcn OF May,illc. Some weeks since he
left for his old home in New Hampshire, where,
after visiting his son, the friends of his youth
looking again on old scenes OF boyhood days and
bidding his parents fearful good. bye, he once
more turned his steps westward. He arrived
hom" at Mayylle on the slh ult, and died on
the 18th, from congestion on the brain, age
abonl 80 years. On Sunday, the 18Th, the fun
eral services were attended by very large con.
course Cf people, the Masons and Odd Fellows
&C Mayvilc. lloricon Juneau, Beaver Dam and
Fox Lake Lodges, of which order he was loved
and useful member. He has left large num-
her of friends TO mourn his loss. His remains
were taken east by his brother, to be laid by
the side of his wife, who died at Mayville little
more than year sincs."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-10

Boards, SMOOTH FACES. &c.--The Boston
Congregaiiondiisi has for some weeks been pub.
li-hng series OF very racy ediroria articles.
entitled Sweet Thoughts" In late number
of the paper is an article, relating to heards
moustach,s and the like hirsute ornaments
The writer, in passing from State Street to Do
yer Street, met 5i3 men, and undertook the
task of asceItaining how many wore full bea Dis,
how many wore the mousiache, etc. He saws
" We met 543 men. OF these, one had
smooth shaver couutenance throughout, stoye-
pDe hat, gold spcclacles. white cravlf, lei black
drapery, and was in short, a th,rough-noinp
specimen of the ID D. Q t up on the most cor
rect and elaborate principles without regard to
expense. Thirteen were Young men hIse STAY
at Jericho had, as vet been unproducivc of an
probable results FO,u were men of the old
$ hool, smooth shaved with the exception of
slight uilcd promonories lutt,ng down inward from
either ear, as if designed for a compromise meas
ure between the good old doctrine and modern
radicallsm. 1ueniy-SeUen had what used To be
called viii, kers-looking very much like straps
Ia hold their hair on. Thirty wore the regular
shed-roof French mousacle-s mooth-shaven be-
sides ; booking as If by ar the moS convenient
methol of feeding would be to hang them up
by the heels, and slide necessary victuals down
the inverted sugar-scoop, thus presented, into
the orifce of the mouth. Foriy-ihree wore the
mousache with fancy tutt upon the chin, but
with smooth cheeks looking as if semcolon
was the best representation of their idea of ia la
adorument. EgLfy-sercn had the upper lip
shorn, and the beard clipped close, and shaven
down an inch SO from the crown of the und er
lip, in crescent form as if they had tied up their
jaws in a hair muller, IN consequence of he
tooihache Etghty-nipe bad full beards-mous-
tache included, more or less flowing ; and looked
like sensible men, as God meah, to have them -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-10
Vermont Legislature.

The Genera Assembly of the collected wisdom
of Vermont met in pursuance Of the requirements
of the Constitution, on Thursday
The Senate was called TO order by James NJ.
Slade, Lieutenant ovcrnor The organization
wns completed by the election Of Clark II. Chap
man of Cavcndish, Secretary, and c. Benton,
Jr., of ohnson, as Assistant Seq etary.
The House organized by the election Of George
+. Edmunds, Speaker, and George r. Thompson,
CLERK.
We hope the business of the session will be trans
acted speedily and the members left free to return
home There now seems to be but little busne's $
of Importance likely to come before the Legislature.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-10

APPoINTMENT.-The Argus says Ezra F. Kim
ball of that place has been appointed Route Agent
between Bellows Falls and ST. Johnsbury, vice f.
Hapgood, removed on the principle of rotation
According to the argus this Mr.. Kimball has
Suffered and bled' in the cause of the Democra-
cy, and he is now receiving his reward. We think
he has earned it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-10
GBe Uermont 45enit.
BRATTLEBORO. VT;
SATURDAY, OCT. 1857.

SPECIAL NOTICE. From and after this date no sub
,eriotion, for THE PHENIx wiH be received at less
rate than 81 30 per year. Those who hdue taken the
REPUBLIC IN since the Isl January, but have not paid
for the same ,ca find their accounts for that period At
THE PHENiX Office. s1.5O piH settle for the year
If paid Immediately, otherwise $500 ciH be charged
The same rule holds good ioth those ,uho in
far THE PHON
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-10

Mrs Sarah +. Shaw of Necdham has recov
cred verdict of $ls,000 damages against he
Boston and Worcester railroad, for injuries oc-
casioncd by the ears running into sleigh IN
which she was riding with her husband. YER
dict OF $4,000 damages had leiore beer a~ar-
ded, and this las, e'dict is given by the supreme
judicial csort ON appeal The sui has cen in
court several years and the costs aIe laree.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-10
Chronic Diseases Cured Without Medicin
by Miss y. ID. CnrmaD.

The above facts can be ascertaned by calling on
her, where you may see Thousands 0f Letters, and
certificates, from such Patients, some Of which
have been sent to your doors. The names Of each
there recorded, and their places of residence,
with such other testimony in favor Of her general
treatment Of Diseases and true moral worth, MS
will satisfy every honest enquring mind that she
is a bcnefactor Of the first order From this place
she goes Keene for two days, thence to the Amer
lean House, Lowell, Mass, where she would refer
any who wish to know her reputation after spend
ing time sufficient to prove her statements by her
works. Should her health permit she will visit
this place again in a few weeks if the weather is
favorable Invalds who wish to enjoy health take
notice No charge for advice. Never judge per-
son principle till you understand the matter.
Her rooms as heretofore will be at the Revere
House.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-10
House.

DEATH OF MILLIoNAIRE.--John Elliot Thayer,
the senior member Of the well known banking
house in Boston, died at Drookline Mass. on Tues
day Of last week at the age Of "a. For the past
thirty years he had pursued successfully the BUSH
ness Of banker in Boston. accumul ating a very
large property, estimated at So, 800, 900. Mr..
Thayer was a son Of the late Rev. DR.. Nathaniel
Thayer, of Lancaster, Mass, and served his time
with his bro,her-in-aw, Mr. John VI. Marston, n
merchant Of Boston, but subsequently, became bro
ker aud banker. Like the Lawrences he begun
life in poverty but endel it in afiuence. His sue
cess was the result Of his own individual effort 49,
lie was gentleman Of great industry and enter
prsehe was kind, generous, and honorable; his
loss will be seriously felt in our business commune
ty, and deeply lamented by large circle Of rela-
tiScs and friends.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-10

General PILLOW has published second let
ter upon the secret history of the Mexican War
1t is in reply 10 the letter of General lIITcHcocK,
which was published in the TINES some days
since, and is marked by the utmost bitterness
towards that officer, whom it accuses, in the
coarscst and most offensive language, of false
hood, cowarlice, and other vices too numerous
to mention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-10

DEDIcATIoN.-The Hampden Park at Spring
field, the grounds on which the Springfield Horse
Show was held, last week, dedicated on Tues
day, the Doth ult The dedicatory address was de-
lvered by Rev. Henry Ward Beecher. The rev.
erend gentleman thought that some good men own
ed horses as he kept one.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-10

SAD AccIDEYT.-We learn from the Argus that
Morris Wilson, an engineer on the Rutland & Bur
lington Railroad, was killed near Gassett's Sta
ton, on Monday, by striking his head against the
bridge while the cars were ia motion lie fell
age was u, and he leaves a wife and two small
children
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-10

ERnATuM.-From our list of premiums awarded
at the Wilmington Fair, we accidentally omitted
the award Of the premium for the best Boots and
Shoes to c. B. Titlon. In copying the list this
award escaped our attention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-10

AN ExcuRsIoS.-Several loads Of the Scholars
of Leland Seminary passed through this village,
on Friday last, on their way to Ludlow, and re-
turned on Saturday. The principal. Rev. c. b.
Smith, was presented with valuable gold watch,
valued at $i75, at Ludlow.--4rgus
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-10

u We have in our Office two large "crook-
neck" squashes which grew from one stem. They
are very nearly Of size and are alike in form
Both of them weigh twenty pounds. They were
raised by Sewall Butler Of this village.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-10

SPRINGFIELD HoRsE Suow.-The exhibition Of
horses at Springfield, Mass, last week, closed on
Saturday with trot between Flora Temple and
Lancet, the former winning as was expected A
few horses were sold at auction that day but they
brought but indifferent prices.
A good proportion of the horses were raised in
Vermont, while more than two-thirds of them were
claimed to be Of Morgan extraction. Among the
premiums was the second in Glass 8, of 500, to
French Morrill, Of Danyile, for "0ld Morrill, =
the third in Glass 4, of 1926, to Erastus Hubbard
Of Montpelicr. for" Green Mountain j." the third
in Glass 7, of 1925, to II. II. Baxter of Rutland,
for " Flora Ilamlin'' the second in Glass 8, Of
$50, to j. J. Craadall of Brattleboro, for High
land Ward" a gratuity was also awarded D. C.
Linsey of Middlebury, for his horse " Challenge"
d. C. Gorham of West Westminster took the LIST
premium in the class of Roadsters, 800.
The exhibition is said to have been successful in
a pecuniary point of view.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-10

IT Erastus Plimpton has been appointed post
master at Wardsboro in place of J. G. Higgins -
This sachem has earned better appointment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-10

ArPoINrMESr-We are happy to learn that
CHARLES CHAPLIN, late United States Marshal for
this State, has received the appointment from the
Secretary of the Treasury, Of Disbursng Agent for
the Court Houses and Post Offices building at
Windsor and Rutland. lie enters upon the duties
Of the Office Immediately
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-10

LARGE OxEY.-At the Cheshire County Fair
held at Keenc last week, team of ten Jokes of A
years old oxen were exhibited which averaged 1878
pounds to q pair.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-10

WnITISGHAM FAIR.-The Agricultural Society
of Nottingham held their annual Fair on Thurs
day of last week. We found it impossible to attend,
but we have been informed that it was superior
exhibition. The number and quality of the cattle
was said to have been about equal to the show at
Wilmington. This is sufficient praise.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-10

LATER FROM CAIWoRNn.-T steamer, Star
Of the Hest, arrived Mt New York on Sunday, with
two weeks later intelligence from California, and
1858, 1874 in treasure. She did not bring list
of the passengers in the Ceatrul .1mericd, conse-
quently we shall not have their names until the ar
rival of the steamer due about the middle Of No
vember.
The most importont news is that relating to the
election which took place the LIST Of September.
The Democrats are again successful although
the vote is light. The Democrats and Americans
have lost while the Republicans have gained upon
the vote of last year. In San Francisco the peo-
ples ticket is successful, which may be regarded
as sustaining the action Of the vigilance committee
To her honor be it said the people have voted
against regulating the State debt Illegally con-
tracted This vote will do much to give California
credit throughout the world
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-10

FIREMAN's VIsIT.-Thc Empire Fire and Benefit
Association, of Lynn, Mass, Needham. Foreman,
and accompanied by Gilmore's Band of Salem, mr.
rived Mt Brattleboro on Tuesday evening by way
Of Bellows Falls. They were received at the depot
by the Fire Department of Bratteboro, and e,cort-
ed by them through the principal streets of the viii
lage, the Brattleboro Band doing the music. This
company from Lynn is one of the best drilled, and
best appearing, both collectively and individually,
We have ever seen. Their visit at Bellows Falls
and to the Fair Mt Westminster, was rendered
agreeable by the attentions shown them. We trust
that their reception and entertainment by our cit-
will be such to meet the expectations Of our
guests, do honor to the Fire Department and to
themselves. OF the Band nothing need be said in
its praise. 1t is beyond criticism. We are re-
joiced at the opportunity for hearing them. They
are to leave this friday evening for Fitchburg
via Bellows Falls
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-10

"HARp TINES" This theme is one of daily con-
versatiOn at home as well as abroad. Men speak
Oft at their 6resides well as on Change. All
the members of the household have come to under
stand what it means.
friend Of ours in this village had made this
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-10

subject frequent topic at home His only child
little girl of some six summers, came to him
day or two since and said, "Fathcr. know the
times arc hard and don't like to ask you for money
butt she observed offer considerable hesitation, 81
must have n slate pencil 1t is needless to soy
that that father resumed specie payments.
Another Of our citizens who has long purse and
can have longer credit had been enlghtening his
family ulon the subject Of financial distress. His
little son thinking, probably, that pa was in tight
place, came to him and in the most feeling man
ner offered to let his father have all the money lie
had in the world-a genuine American dime. He
did not even ask for collateral.
We chronicle these instances of sympathy and
confidence with great deal of pleasure If child
rem of n larger growth would heed such examples
there would be much more happiness in this world.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-01-01

,I,-s~st- sl.i4si, ~ 49,. xl..
,ef mon,hs u samcxhai relieved bY occasional
sliry salts before l.. A,~twieA, ESD. City Jus.
tice. Soms a. these occasiuns s.tgc very well
30 iicu ~ theatrical performances, aad atifac,
large crowds oil bangry. eager listeners, "olSn'
ton any sca 81 ine, The m,~i pciable instapco
ri ,he Kind that has lately occurred, was the
sAn'aiz case ot .laiiasoD es. hay. tha rlatutii
elaimed Hsao S.21, los services reasisr~i In
aaaiyslag the contents o, - eoitp pat Tor de-
icndaut which tho lasl afigesaid had sent To the
plaintiff iuf that purpose, nades The iiisn that
aoine diebolicnl min'lel person had wfongIaliy,
williaily and n,alie,oass inserted instiiioi and
i1ioe,ea iaio aaid coiise pot. arsenic Hisdonna.
eeep.io, strychniae, haeboro. and various other
nnkious nna poisonous matters, with thu io,ent
TO poison him, the sad hay, Tbs ,lei,ndspt
though, the ,ribng ten, 81 S32s rather ss,e1p'i
iar nosiDg aboat asd investigating tLr Gostenta
Of sald eoaee pot Tic set up aiso IN a defence
sandry notea, cn which II appeared the piain,iii
was accustomed 10 fair The wind ut "storp''
rates ot interest, evan IN the tpiio 81 sIx par
oeat per mop,h. u w mistake MOI, liat az IL
This was moi enough, tho plaiasiR Hcena1i tie.
i,i,da8t ct altering said notes. inskins ttsm
draw interest Vt q figure double or more tho
aforesaid sls per cent.
TN these aycrmrn,s tbs trial lrocessIssi,
and is said 20 have l,ren ssussl,nRiy faay. wor.
ny of ihe p.lmi,sl days u kewgaie or the
logaba, 10 reciprocal aboss ihf Jury, alter
several trials III The case, mud learned charge
fom The Lusiiee, brought IN ~ cents for tbs
piaiatid ot sour@ there ~ M afp,sal. md II
~ probable ,l,r oass viii 90 "a ,nr saprems
,o0ti 81 ilso Limited States before Il Is iinnll,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-01-01

BlG 1ixgs.--W What tronbie il mcst he "a
bsse prc~, deal Of property IN Heonepin
eusqiy. say- the Repail,eaa. The tax this ye~'
IS per cent. on the valuation. and The Gollo%
ing src some OF the bits which Mr., Collector
Sheriff has 20 present. At. Anthony Water
Poser Go, s2.S0f); Mlaneapolis Nil Co., 5000
Suspension Bridge Co., s4O0; u. ]. weI.ss
toesrIy.} si.5ea r. sseele, $500; /. At-stef
$3.50; A. II. Anes. sl15; q u u. DAY. sias
~. W. FarnLsm, $3.50: j. Roiins, siz3. Re-
pssi,eon Oasoe, 81, a Dambet Of others es
fsed klOo.