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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11
The State Convention,

Last week we published the substance of the
proceedings of the Republican State Conven-
ton Of Vermont. This week we append the
Resolutions adopted in full and ask for them the
earnest attention of our readers.
So far as the nominations made are concern
ed the result was in accordance with the expec-
tations Of every one. Unless the incumbents Of
the two principal state Offices render themselves
peculiarly obnoxious to the people during the
first year of their service, custom has made il
almost law that they should be re-nominated
While we cannot point to any peculiar fitness
that characterizes the present nominees that
should distinguish them above thousands Of
citizens of this state, we do cheerfully admit that
in the main they represent the sentiments o.
three-fourths of the people of Vermont on the
principal issue that divides the two leading parties
in this country. They represent Enthusiastically
the platform of the Republican party.
The resolutions are drawn up in spirit o
candor and moderation that will commend then
to the hearts of the people. Emanatine from
the pen of one of the abest statesmen of New
England, they are removed from the fanatacsn
of partizan temper on the one hand, and truck
ling subservien cy TO the genius Of conservatism
on the other. The quiet and temperate dgnt!
with which the recent action of the Supreme
Court of the United States is considered, and it
conclusions dissenled from, will meet with re
spouse in every breast in which still burns low
of freedom and free institutions. Upon such
declaration of principles and for such cause tn
freemen of this State will ever do battle and ev
err be victorious. While standing on platform
so broad and comprehensive, as well as patriotic
their candidates cannot but be triumphant agains
any combinations that may be brought into tn
field against them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

Rev. James SbrigIey, of Reading, Pa, will preach
In Putney, on Sunday, July 10Th.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

BURGLARY.-We learn that on Thursday night
of last week the watch and jewery store of P. 8.
Patcheller in Fitzwilliam, N. H. was broken into
and robbed to the amount of about five hundred dol
lars. An aperture, large enough to admit mans
arm was made in the door panel near the lock, by
means OF OH cuar row of holes for, ned vita CEN
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

love Of time We cannot personally vouch for
this as reporters were not admitted. In the MORN
ing and on their return they saluted our office and
residence with numerous and hearty cheers "for
The PuGNIxo
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

MAMMOTH STRAwBERRIEs.-Our kind friends,
Messrs. Aonzo Dutton & Son of Dummerston, sent
us box Of Strawberries the 4th that were fair
ly entitled to the premium. The box was quite as
capacious as those in which Strawberries are usu-
ally sent to market, yet it was completely filled by
fifty large, plump, luscious berries. They were OF
the "Hovey's Seeding variety, and, as we were
assured by the donors untinctured with "Know-
nothingism." So long as our friends are good Re-
publcans we shall not quarrel with their politics
or their Strawberries.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

PRosPEcrs OF THE SEAsoN.-That the present
season has been cold and that crops are quite back
wark is no news to any who reside in this vicinity.
But there are people like ourselves that can
not remember the cold year of 1916. We have
cOnyersed with many who do recollect the appear
ance of crops that year, all of whom say that corn
was quite small, if not smaller in this vicinity,
the first day Of July, 1867, as at the correspond
ing period Of 1916. That year not q bushel OF
sound corn was raised in Windham County. Since
the LIST the weather has greatly improved and the
crops are coming forward with 4 rush. Grass
promises unusually well, although it is late. Hay.
ing will not commence to any extent before next
week. English grains look finely.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

God before his eyes, but being instigated and
moved thereto by the Devil. stole two maps from
the front entry of Uncle Sans house on Elliot
street, about three weeks since. Our fellow citizen
had the satisfaction of seeing the rascal hawk a
brace of maps at the streets about that time,
little dreaming that it was his own property. The
maps were ew ones of Windham County, and
cost $40, whether they were worth it or not.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

Rev. Thomas Whittemore, of Boston,
will preach in Vernon, at ]. T. BURROWS HALL, on sun
day July 12h both forenoon and afternoon, at the usual
hours All honest nqurers after truth respectfully nV
ed TO attend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

READsBoRo.-We have received an amusing re-
port of celebration that, we should judge, was
capable Of speaking for itself. n-powder and
patriotism made the day pass of well with all that
did not participate in more exhilariting amuse-
ments. The crowd assembled in school-house and
listened to the reading of the Declaration of indie
pendence, and an Grafton by Rev. Mr.. Sherman,
while the boys contented themselves with throwing
fre-crackers into ball room among the feet Of
those who "tripped the light fantastic toe" Want
ofspace prevents us from publishing the report Of
our corresponpent in full
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

CHEsTER.-The Fourth was celebrated. as we
learn from the Times, in true national style pro-
cession was formed md an Grafton delivered by
Rev. Mr., Balch, of New York. torch-ght pro-
cession and display of fireworks in the evening,
closed the Performance
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

The WIYDH.,M AND BENNINGTON ASSOCIATION OF
USIvERsALIsTs met at Wilmington, June Oath and
18th. The public services were all fully attended
and the business Of the Council tremendously tran
sacted. The following is list Of its officers and
delegates for the year ensuing: Standing Clerk,
Rev. II. F. BallOu; Committee on Fellowship and
Ordination, Rev. G. H. Deere, Rev. J. Clifford,
Bro A. b. Childs; Committee on Conference, Rev
O. Warren, Rev. H. F. Ballou, Bro. J. W. Frost
Delegates to the State Convention at So. Woodstock
Aug. 26th and 9th, A. ]. Hines, Brattleboro; F
NJ. Crosby, Wilmington; S. Plumb, Halifax; Mai
Rich, Bennington; Aaron G.. Robinson, Newfane
James Miner, Dover.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

BELLOWS FALLs.--On Monday morning we re-
ceived an extra from the Argus Office, containing
the particulars of the celebration at Bellows Falls
The gathering was the largest of any in the val
ley of the Connecticut on the 4th. Two military
companies--one belonging to the Falls, and the
Fichburg Fusileers-were present, as were also the
following engine companies ;-Mazeppa, No. a, from
Brattleboro, Claremont, No. a, Deluge, No. 8, and
Torrent Guyenile) from Claremont, n H., and the
Neptune, from Keene, N. II.
In the forenoon the companies and the people as
sembled in the pine grove near the village where
the usual fourth of July exercises were rehears-
ed; the grafton being by L. A. Grant, Of Bellows
Falls. In the afternoon the engine companies
played for two prizes-a silver trumpet, and sill
yer goblet, with the following result -
No, 8, Deluge Engine Co. Claremont, 1914 feet.
Mazeppa " Brattleboro, l29 &c
No. " " Claremont, III "
Neptune " " Keene, 1863 "
The successful companies were then presented
with the prizes by ]. D. Bridgman. The day pass
ed off in very orderly and quiet way.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-11

WILMINGToN.-Ihe wilmington temperance So
ciety made such previous arrangements as were nee
essary for the celebration of the anniversary of in
dependence on Saturday last. The day was fine
and cool, although the weather was unproptious
up to Friday night.
The children of the several school Districts, col
leced at the village school house, under commit
tee selected in each district, with their Teachers
The citizens arranged under the directions of
Capt L. I. Butterfed, Marshal of the day, and
preceded by 81 young Ladies representing the
States, the procession, in due form, marched to a
beautiful grove, where speakers stand seats and
fountain had been previously prepared, at eleven
O'Clock, A. NJ. The President of the Society, Rev.
Mr.. Lord, introduced the President of the day,
Rev Mr. Ballou; after remarks by him on taking
the chair, Prayer was offered by the Chaplain Of
the day, Rev. Mr.. Spencer The Declaration Of
Independence was read by F. NJ. Crosby, Esq.
when an ample COLLATION. was served to all present,
provided by the generosity Of the citizens Of Will
mington in their usual good taste.
Rev. Mr.. Day of Bellows Falls, was then intro
duced, who, for more than hour, rivited the at
tention of the assembled multitude gathered from
several adjacent towns
The address was combination Of Patriotism
Science, Temperance, Morals and the Classics well
digcs;ed and elOquently delivered, giving uniyer.
sal satisfaction.
The sentiments were read by Mr.. Higley Russell
and called forth shouts of applause. The exercises
were ntespersed with several patriotic Temperance
songs. All present appeared well entertained and
dispersed at early hour. Cox.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-05-26

JUNCTION, NoTTowAY Oh. vA..}
May 23d, 1857
Weather very fne-delighiful Wheat looking
better; corn dtts; tobacco plants very sparce but
have materially improved in appearance.
have just heard of the death of Dr. Philip Tur
ner Southall, distinguished physician of Amelia
county, who died very suddenly of disease of the
heart
see the freights on the two railroads have in.
creased very materially. Two freight trains
passed here on yesterday on the Richmond and
Danville Railroad, with 33 cars loaded with tobac.
co, and reported number of cars loaded that they
were unable to bring in.
young man named Armes was thrown from
his horse few days since and very seriously In.
jured, and is very little better to day,
see that the gardens are filled with fine ripe
peas about this burg-as least they are becoming
more plenty Have seen no ripe straw berries yet
A peach "non est inventus." Some few apples
and q more abundant supply of cherries OF
course speak of the immediate locality.
looking set of men, and No l equestrians; will
have another parade in two weeks to drill for 4th
July.
We have fine gallery (daauerreap3 under the
charge Of Messrs. Motley Bro, who are doing
good work, and whose pictures give entire satsfac
tion. They are worthy, energetic gentlemen, and
deserve the patronage of the public.
To morrow the holy Sabbath will be great day
with our villagers, as there will be preaching in
all the churches in the vicinity If Ifanything excit
ing turns up. will write again; but until then
am Yours, very truly, SENEx
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Weaihsr-Frais-Crop Crops-Marriase &c.
coRREsPonpBncIo or rHs pIspxrcn.
HAMPTON, May 18th, 1857.


Noticing In your paper frequent correspondence
from otoer sources, and seldom any from this, and
oeing desirous that persons should not be entirely
ignorant OF Us, our climate crops, ETC., hope you
WIN excuse me for my encrcachments when so-
licf the honor of having this inserted In your pa
per, and OF being permitted to be Q regular cor-
respondent.
First, I'll speak Of the weather. expect IL Ia
nere ~ with you, remarkably cool for the seasun.
we had more spring like weather In February th An
we have had since
Piumbs, peaches, cherries, &c will be yery
scarce, nearly all having been killed by the cold
Apples, believe, are slightly Injured.
We had heavy fall of rain Friday morning last.
and an incessant rain from Sunday evening to
"wednesday morning 1t IL still cloudy. the sun
having shown his face not more than q moment
At the time since Monday morning.
The crops are Of course back ward. Wheat is
not better than 1t ought to be in April thou eh Mr..
Segar, of Old Point, has q most excellent cron I
suppose 1t Is nearly waist high and by this h be.
claiming to head Oats are just sufficiently hieh
to render the fields beautiful green, Corn is
some two or three inches high.
Some young gentlemen and ladies of this place
held pic mic near here Saturday last From
what can hear, &c, judge they had fine time.
know the girls were quite pretty, and under.
stand they had fine music and excellent eating
Miss Ella Hudgins, the belle of Elizabeth CItv
county, was married Tuesday evening last To a
very wealthy gentleman of North Carolina. I
know many of her old suitors are disappointed.
There Is very little excitement here about the
comet, though / believe some attribute the cool
weather to its approach
The sun has just come out, and believe 1t now
oios islr 10 De clear CLAUDE.
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PRICE ONE CENT

Reception of Firensn --AM Fs,. -
Norfolk, attended by an sxosIlsnt bsnd psny. Of
arrived here yesterday afternoon On ths ,,.1a
cent steamer Glen Cove and wen recssv.S =.
wharf at Rockets by Liberty Compsns - - me !,
Phoenix No. 3, and Aid No 4. A soon - "a =
cumstances would admit the line Of msrch 81. III
taken up and the visitors were escorted IN Mo-
street to Thirteenth, where halt was ordered snd
private citizen and refreshed with iced Eauids
OF the most approved brands. After Q breathing
spell, the march was again resumed and continued
till about 6 o'clock, whom the companies repaired
to Lafayette Hail. and there parto0k of an excel.
le ut collation.. Col August on behalf Of l, 3 and
4, welcomed the Norfolk fremen in one of his
hsppiest efforts, and was eloquently responded 10
by Mr.. Andrews, of Norfolk, whose remarks eli.
cited the warmest applau's In the course of the
afternoon, the visiting fremeu were presented
Win magnificent bouquet from lady of Rich.
mond, by Col August, which was received in
most becoming manner. The entertainment was
continued until late hour, and allpresent enjoyed
the occasion rs one Of the happiest unions Of men
in q noble cause.
At night the Liberty boys gave ball In First
Market Hall, In honor of their Visiting brethren.
and though the time of preparation was short, we
nave no doubt that the entertainment did credit
to those who got it up
The Norfolk iremen brought with them a
young men Of health strength and ACTIVITY. and
from tneir appearance we should Judge they were
good citizens and excellent firemen. We trnst
their sojourn here may prove most pleasant. and
that none of them will have any cause to regret
their visit.
House Breaking.-The front window of J H.
Anthony's hat and shoe store, southeast corner of
18th and Cary streets, was forcibIy opened on
ouncay morning, by breaking the fastening bar,
ana robbed of number of boots and shoes of Va.
rous descriptions. A close look out for the thief.
ton.
Ihe Union Irott;nS Course, near the reservoir, is
getting to be a fashionable resort for young men,
IN tne afternoon and to such as love the horse or
are fond Of out door exercises it ia pleasant and
agreeable place. We paid it visit yesterday at.
ternoon, and had the pleasure of Witnessing two
spirited trottng races. which were well contested
and quite ex iting. Those who are fond of eoun-
Try airings, short rides and Innocent sports wilt
hud the Union veryconvenient place for their
purpoapa '-~-~
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EA UNION STEAMSHIP COW
pany-for PHILADELPHIA, via
.MAkX City Point and Norfolk

Capt. 2. Mitchell; Steamer PENNSYLVANIA Can't
Dsyid Teal; Steamer VIRGINIA, Captain B. Rooms
One OF these superior Steamers will leave Rich.
mond, until further notice, every Monday and
Thursday, touching at City Point and Norfolk to
receive freight and passengers Returning leave Phil
adeiph1a every Wednesday and Saturday NOR
nings at 10 O'Clock.
These Steamers now in fine order, increased &C.
commodatien, for the comfort of passengers having
been added, as also more room for freight and we
goods committed to CHARGE to receive an increase
of patronage.
w No transhipment by this line
Passage through to New York, and found s1o. 90
Do do Philadelphia, and found, Ist
=. 800
Passage through to Philadelphia, not found, ID
Passage to City Point and Norfolk same a. BY the
River Boats. - ~
1Passengers by this line can stop in Philadelphis
two or three days. and then proceed to New York by
the same ticket. Il. Z. FUTILE, Agent
au IS RocLatt,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-05-26

IkNUtNE AND PEkfkCrLY EkksH
VI medicines, designed especially for Family and
Country PhysosnS use OF the quality - tn asa
for which the Virginia Mechanics Institute awarded
us the first premium st its late Fair. Also our pre-
m'um WEST END Cologne Water; Dye stufs; Che.
mscsls; the choicest Perumery, from the most cels-
brsted American. Enslish and French Psrfumers;
Tsist sosrs Cosmstics, Genuine Hssana Cigars;
Chewing and SMOKING Tobacco; Combs In every W.
ristv: Hair Nail and Tooth Brushes of the best qus.
Hties; Fsucy Goods Premium Surgical lnstIuments
Of sli kinds and a other thing In the general drug
line are now In store ssd for sale the best terms.
BY LAiDLEl hOniNeoN, A..
Phladslpbis College Of Pharmacy, 4th and Franklin
stsasfs Gahmond. So my IS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-05-26

Gen. Harvey and J. L. Orr, of South Carolina,
have arrived in Kansas Territory. The latter
was rendered q complimentary dinner, but de-
clined
Robert G. Winthrop delivered an eloquent I'D.
dress in Boston, Thursday. on the occasion of
the Musical Festival of the Handel and Hayden
Society.
Business ia still very dull at Wheeling, as it is
at all points the Ohio river. There is abundance
of water in the stream-sixteen feet-aad the
weather favorable.
In Williamson. Burnett, Bastrop and other wes-
tern counties of Texas, many families suffering
for want of bread. Public meeliugs had been call"
ed for their relief
Herman Melville, the author returned on the
Goth instant in the steamer City of Manchester,
from Liverpool, after . seven months absence
The deaths in New York last week numbered
$685. of scarlet fever 90; consumption Al; infams
nation of the lungs %.
Mr. Patrick Lynch, the editor and proprietor of
the Irish American" q weekly newspaper in New
York, died on Friday last.
The Bostonians are asking the city authorities
to appropriate $500 for regatta on the fourth of
July.
N. B. Mandera, Esq, who was postmaster at
Moreantown Va from 1921 to 1852, died on the
18th inst.
VIM F. Stephenson has been sentenced to the
pentenisry for 25 years, for running off slaves in
Marshall county, Miss.
Rev. James W. Alexander, D. D., for many
years professor in the College of New Jersey,
will sail for Europe on the 1st of June.
An EmeraIder, in writing his life, says: "He
ran away early from his father, because he dis
covered he was only bis uncle
Miss Emma Stanley was in Nashville, Tenn, on
Wednesday, where her wonderful delineations
were warmly admired.
General Sam Houston has declared himself an
independent candidate for Governor Of Texas and
taken the stump.
Snow fell on the mountains . few miles from
Greenville, 8. c., on the Goth inst
The late census returns of Kansas resulted In
the registry of z 329 votes.
Ex.President Pierce and his wife left New York
Friday, for Concord, N II.
Col Cunning. Indian agent At the West, has been
rendered the governorship of Utah, bct decliped.
During the last seven weeks. o. e77 $50 worth
of real estate has been sold in New York.
Phineas Chaplin, Esq, clerk of Harrison county
Vs) court, died on the 18th inst.
There were l43 deaths in the city of New Or
leans for the week ending 18th inst.
Mr.. Edward W. Danforth, prompter of Woods
theatre, died In Cincinnati on the 9th inst
There are 227 students At Emory and Henry
College, Va
Captain Absalsm MILAN, soldier of ths war OF
1912, died suddenly in Marion county, Virginia,
last week.
Corn 10 very scarce in Russell Lee and Scott
counties. Virginia
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-05-26

A PHoToGaAPHIc CURIosIrY.-Wew witnessed, on
Saturday lsst, one of the greatest wonders in the
Photographic art, that has, perhap' ever been exc.
euted To the naked eye, the photograph was invis-
the exceedingly small space of l.22 by l-1s Of an
inch. Placed under . microscope capable of magni.
flying five hundred times the picture presented the
preston four youths, In cadet uniform, seated q
child standing Ia front was as perfectly deneated
the most faithful daguerreotype Petersburg Ez.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-05-26

GREAT PROFIT MADE BY THE UNITED STATES
The amount cleared outright by the Government,
In the recent auction Of lsnds In Chelsea Mass pro-
bsey exceeds any sale Of the kind ever BY the
United States The property consisted o. some ten
acres OF upland which the authorities At Washngton
originally purchased for the small sum OF hye hun
dred dollars per acre; OF five thousand dollars only
for the whole. This was ell that was psid ior the
having bsen thrown In or given to the Government,
when the conveyance was made. Before tbs is.e
suction, the property was divided into lots arc sp
praised 1T $3.50 600 as It's minimum value and thsusn
no credit allowed the purchasers The terms De-
ins equivalent to cash down-yst the pIocssds 10
eofdins 70 one published report amount to No Lass 40
szf:esste thsn &l75G0 or S185,0t0, aceording 10
snother. This aggregate 10 exclusive Of the ia ooo
Feet OF fsts valued at the minimum Of ninety cents
or one dollar per foot; and the whole Of which mats
was reserved or withdrawn from the veneue.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-05-26

POTATO DIGGING BY MACHINERY-Every one
who has dug potatoes, and felt the back.breakiug,
head aching trials which accompany the tedious
process, will feel bound of pleasure on learning
that Yankee ingenuity promises to superseds by
machinery the affective labor of gathering this
important harvest. Captain Taggart, of Roxbury,
has patented q simple contrivance for the purpose,
which an agricultural house in Utica is about to
carry into practical use. 1t Is 4 plough shaped
machine, with a double set of revolving metal
fingers, which take up the favorite fruit, winnow
them from the earth, and deposit them in baskets
hung on each side, or In couple Of rows upon the
earth. With pair of horses, man, it is calcula.
ted, can dig from six to ten acres per day. We
shall watch with curiosity the results of trial of
this very useful invention. 1t will work a very
important revolution in potato raising If success
ful.-R0st0n Trdu
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-05-26

FRUITS OF POPULAR EDUCATIoN.-A Among the
reeuts of the recent election in Philadelphia 1t Is
stated that the City Treasurer the District Attor.
ney one member of Select Council, four members
of Common Council, one of the Clerks of Council,
the Mayors Clerk, fourteen Principals of the Pub
lie Schools, three of the Professors and all the
Assistants In the High School, and large number
lin some wards q majority of the Directors of the
Public Schools, are graduates of the High School.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-05-26

THE WAGON ROAD EXPEDITION.-Informatio
recently received by the government here, we re-
gret to have to say, renders 1t probable that the
backwardness of the season on the frontier will
delay the starting out of the parties charged with
they duty of opening the various wagon roads to
the Pacific coast settlements for ten or twelve days
longer than was anticipated 1t is now probable
that the season In which these parties can prose.
cute their labors will be short one.-Sar.