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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-24

fetal returns from this State indicate the re-
election Of Governor Chase by nearly a thou
sand majority. The Fillmore Americans, who
polled $4,000 votes last fall, when the Repub-
lican plurality was only 10000, have this year
given their own ticket less than 5000, their
guberna,orial candidate himself voting The dem
ocratic ticket and urging its election. And
yet, as against an apparent gain TO the democ-
racy at %, 900 votes from this source alone,
Governor Chase is prObDbly elected. The leg
isature is los,, however, to the Republicans,
for there was not single American legislative
ticket, SO far as known, throughout the State.
IowA.-It is believed that Judge Lowe, Re-
publican, has been elected by 1000 majority,
although the democratic vote has largely in
creased from the same causes as in Ohio. The
Legislature appears 10 be in doubt, although the
Chicago Tribune claims Republican majority,
which will secure the election of Republican
United States Senator in place of Jones, the
present democratic incumbent
INDIANA.--The election in Indiana was for
members of the Legislature and TO fill two va
cancies 10 the Con gressional delegation For
the latter one democrat and one Republican we're
chosen-same as before The returns for the
Legislature are favorable to the Republicans.
Ex-senator John Petit has been defeated as a
candidate tor the judgeship in the circuit in
which he resides.
MISSISSIPPI election on the 9Th inst,
was for a governor, legislature and members of
Cong ress. The administration candidates are
of course elected |, would be strange indeed
if the people of that strong pro-slavery state
were not satisfied with the proclivilies of Blu
chanan.
MINNEsoTA-Returns sufficient TO indicate the
result in this Territory have not been received
Both parties claim the result. With the nat
ural aptitude Of the democrats for fraudulent
voting it would not be surprising if they had
been successful. The election is one of i'm
portance as Governor, Legislature, three mem
bers Of Congress, and two United States Sena-
tors were dependent upon the result. Which
ever way the election has gone, Minnesota will
be applying next winter for admission into the
Union as sovereign State.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-24

would like 10 state the facts in the case. Before
the trial of engines ut Keene, was talking with
Mr.. Mortified of Cloremont, (by telcgraph,) and
said to him "tcll Captain Strong thot Mazeppa,
No. 4, Of this place will be at Keene, and guess
will whip them.' This was told some Of the mem
bers of Clarcmont Company verbally. Neither
Mr.. Mortified nor myself even thought of such n
thing as challenge. If that can be 80 construed
ms to make challenge of it then am (unnten-
tionally) the father Of it. JAMES II. CAPES.
The above statement of The whole matter by
Mr.. Capen is correct. II is as received by me
and told to member of our No. Company
who happened to be present.
&. w. MERRiFiELD, OP'R.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-24

INDIAN OuTRAGEs. Indians on tho
plains are becoming more troublesome to emf
grants, and their last attempt was the sioppsge
of the United States mail train from fort In
dependence 20 Santa Fe. The difficulties have
been aggravated by the success of Col. Sum
ner's late conflict with them and they have
since infested the plains in small bodies, rob5ing
and numbering travellers and maurading uu-
checked. 1t will be remembered that Colonel
Sumner with force Of 500 men, encountered
a body of 300 savaees, but instead of opening
fire upon them. charged with his cavalry The
result was almost nothing. The Indians scat
tered and fed, but nine we're killed, and the
opportunity of teaching them useful lesson
was lost. A gentleman who has Just arrived
from Santa Fe says the Indians are like nest
OF maddened hornets, and are determined to
avenge themselves upon all small parties OF
Americans they can find, and to levy tribute a,
least, upon all they do no, dare to openly at
tack
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-24

think the people of tho Stale might be satisfied
with the Circuit system. it has proved fail
IRE here as it has, wherever tried. do not
believe the attempt will succeed.
To-day has been wintry a storm Of rain
last nigh, has been succeeded by ominous snow
squalls, which covered the ground with snow
that soon melted Off
The House of Representatives will compare
iavorably with any we have had for some years.
It has much more than the average of speaking
talent, and among the members of most talent
and ability stands the Representative from Brat
tleboro. i.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-24

Tue LATE Mr.. CusTIs.-The Arlington es-
tate is one of rare magnifcencc. tits estimated
that Mr.. Gusts fortune is worth S250,000 with
nut any debts or inculnbrancc He became in
disposed on Monday week. and resorted to his
usual remedies, but up to Friday deriving no
benefit, he arrived at the conclusion that his
case was serious. His old family physician Dr.
Riley Of Georgetown, was, as usual, prompt IN
attendance. The Rev DR.. Dana attended and
prayed with Mr.. Gusts, bat early on Saturday
morning he babe farewell to lis relatives VIII"
were present, and then Lad all the servants OF
the homestead ushered in and also babe them
adieu.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-24

The STARK BANK, BENNiNGToN.-For the
last few weeks every one has been afraid of a
bank bill, no mater OF what denomination, but
now it is thought the bills of all the suspended
banks will be received and paid out in business
transactions. The Stark Bank of this village,
has been set down in the list of dscredited banks,
and in some of the city papers we notice it is
published failed; but this is mistake. Up TO
the present time the bank has not failed to re-
deem every dollar presented at its counter for
redemption. Those who hold bills upon this
Bank, as well as upon those of the State OF New
York, which have merely suspended specie pay
ment, need have no fears of loosing from these
bills, as they will all eventually be redeemed
-Banner
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-24

THE CRops OF lS5s-The Chicago Free
Press says; " From personal observation during
the last four weeks, in this State and Iowa, as
well as from repeated conversation with farmers,
we are satisfied that there is more winter wheat
sown the present autumn than during any pre-
vious year in the history of the West In most
instances. however. we have found that the seed
drill has been used, and great care taken in plow-
ing and rolling.
Along the line of the Chicago, Alton and St.
Louis, and Chicago and Rock Island Railroads,
We observed me large fields pretty well adj
vanced. In Iowa we also observed large
breadth in the ground.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-24

IIoARDING.-Now is the time when gold dol
lars are hid in old stockings. Now is the time
when sixpences are tucked away in the snub-
nosed teapot. Now money is laid up in cup
boards-iUr mice to nibble; thrust into corners
for thieves to rumuiage; carried in wallets for
pck-pockcls to grab at; hid behind the wood
work for the next generation to find and bur
led in the ground to be lost aud forgotten. Now
men rush frantic 10 draw cash out OF safe places,
aud put it into unsafe ones Now poor families
Sc live per cent for tho purpose Of having their
savings where they will keep them awake of
nights. Now farmers hang up deposits in the
shol-pouch behind the door housewives sew up
gold pieces in their skirts, and travellers weigh
themselves down with bodybelts of coin. Now
the Improbable servant who hid his talent in a
napkin is csnonized into bright and shining
scriptural example, while those who put their
money to the exchangers' are looked suspiciously
upon as rash Spectators in Jewish Fancy Stocks.
Now all money is dlstrustcd but such as can be
heard 10 chmk. Now men privately put their
money under lock and key, and then publicly la.
ment that IT has ceased 10 circulate. Now men
with full pockets refuse either to pay their debts
or forgive their debtors. Now the butcher must
wait and the baker 60 unpaid, and the printer
must be put oil for the nineteenth time. The
era OF boarding has come round again with all
It's blind, unreasonng fears, and all its self
posed poverty idleness, distrust and decay
Albany Journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-24

ORpiNATIoS AT SoUTH READsBoi o.-Rcy.
n. d. Sherman, of Nottingham, W., was set
apart to the work of the Gospel Ministry by SOL
emn ordination, al South Read,boro, on Thurs
day, Oct. s. The order Of service was as to.-
lows
/. Reading Scriptures by Rev. w. H. Wag-
goner. 2. Singing. s. Prayer by Rev. H. F.
Ballon. 4. Singing. 5. Sermon by Rev. w.
II. Wageoner, from Isaiah 81: IL. 6. Ordna-
ton Prayer, by Rev. G. II. Deere. 7. Charge
and Delivery OF the Scriptures, by Rev. II. F.
Ballou. s. Right Hand of Fellowship, by Rev
j. Clifford. 9. Singing of an Original Hymn,
composed by Miss L. L. Ballou. 10. Benedic-
ion by the candidate.
The congregation in attendance upon the
above occasion was very large, and manifested
a deep interest in the services.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-24

New HAMPSHIRE STATE FAln.-Ths Fair which
was held at Concord, is said to have been general
ly successful From the premium list VIC learn
that loody portion Of the premiums were award
ed to competitors from Cheshire County. S. W.
Buffum, of Winchester received the award for the
best herd, $40 ; best . years old Durham, Sc ;
best pair years old steers, SO; 2nd and 3D. best
Durhams, 81 and 81; Sd best COW, 81; best year
lings, 81; best ewes, So best fat sheep, So
The town Of Langdon in Sullivan county took the
first premium on town teams. and Sullivan county
that on county teams. The receipts amounted to
about S3400.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-24

p. T. BARNUM-.If the Stamford Comm
Advocate is to be believed, P. T. Barnum is not
intending to move Ia Europe, and is ION his
legs" again. The Adpocate thinks he is to day
a richer man than he was before the connection
with the Jerome Clock Company. 1t is said
that he has bought all the claims against himself
for from five TO twenty-five cents on the dollar,
with the exception of some $4,000 held in and
about Danbury which lie probably will have to
pay in full The whole of The vast property as
signed by him for The benefit of his creditors,
has again passed into his hands, and he is now
re-furnishing and re-ftiing lransian' in good
style for his future permanent residence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-24

60 During the Dorr war in Rhode Island .
bill was brought in to "organize the army
This aroused from sleep an old man in one cor
ner, who represented town in the west part o.
the State. >" Mr.. Speaker says he, tell you
| am decidedly opposed 10 organizing the army,
as you call it. Our foretathers fiji ihroush 'he
Revolution with nothing hut drum and file' ana n,
come off frs, hest, too. go asin organs they !,
be dreadful unhandy things in battle, now ,en
you This was irresistible, and " Aunt khody >
army" remains unor9anized to this day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-24

HIssDALE BnIDoE.-This bridge over the Con-
necticut River is rapidly approaching compile
ton, and will be opened for travel in few days.
Our village has suffered seriously from this inter
ruption occasioned by the frcshet of last winter,
but we hope that the rebuilding of the bridge will
again bring business into its accustomed channels.
The new bridge is about four feet higher than
the old one. The central pier has been re-laid in
the most thorough manner We think both are
safe from ice and from floods.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-24

MISSIONARIES TO CHILI.--On Friday last nine
nuns of the Sisters of Charity, in'company with
several Catholic priests passed through this place
from Canada on their why to Chilli The nuns
were all dressed in black with white baudages
around their heads. Some of them were quite
young and fair, and, like the priests, did not np-
pear to have lately suffered any severe penance in
the way Of fasting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-24
BRATTLEBORO, VT,
SATURDAY, OCT. "a, 1867.

SPECIAL NOTICE. From aud after this date no SUB.
serivtions for THE PHGNIx wiA be received at less
rate than 81 so per year. Those Dho have taken the
REPUBLICAN, since the LIST January but haue not paid
for the same, cH find their accounts for that period at
THE PHGNiX Office. ST. so wiH settle for the year
II paid immediately otherwise $500 teU be charged
The rule holds good With those who are in arrears
for THE PHGNIX.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-24

FIRE IN WEsTMoRELANp-OnW "Wednesday
morning, Sept. 30ih, between and o'clock
the store occupied by Ransom Farr, at West
moreland Depot was destroyed by fire, with all
its contents Loss $500; insured for S25Oo-
$1,000 in the Cheshire Mutual and $1,000 IN
the Ashuelot. 1t is supposed to be the work OF
an incendiary to cover the act of burglary, II
was broken into the week before, but nothing
perceivable was taken out. 1t is supposed the
burglar was frightened away by the Western
cattle train Cheshire Rep.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-24

IL The Rhode Island Banks have SIS of
paper circulation to one Of specie; the New
Hampshire Banks Sl3; the Connecticut 80 ;
Maine, Vermont, and Massachusetts,, 81 so {;
and hUse of New York only SO. OF the six
ty millions of specie in the banks OF the Uni
led States, about one-ihird is in the banks of
the cities Of New York, New Orleans and Bos-
ton. Rhode Island has9S Banks and 81 towns.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-24

GoLD.-Some Of the genleel who "ran" to
the Banks after gold Tuesday week, ar, sorely
puzzled to know what to do with it, We under
stand that sundry sums were hawked al oit the
streets yesterday, and offered at last for one-halt
of one per cent premium. The holders wished
it had never been drawn from the Bank.-.New
York Journal of Commerce.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-24

u Don't fail TO read the new advertisements
in to-day's paper. Those who fail to read the I'D
vertisements in newspaper, often lose much more
than they imagine. Advertisements are printed
to be read just much as any other item of news,
and it is just as essential to read them. There is
not an advertisement printed that is not of impor-
lance to some one. Nothing speaks more clearly
Of a mans prosperity in business than the manner
in which he adyertiscs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-24

DEATH or SENATOR BESToS.-Ilon. Reuben c.
Benton, Senator from Essex County, died at Rock
ford, Illinois, on Sunday the 4th inst, Of typhoid
fever. His remains were brought back for inter-
ment on Friday of last week. 1t will be remem-
bered that his son resigned his Office as Assistant
Secretary of the Senate, for purpose of visiting
his father, of whose death he had not then heard
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-24

A FREAK or NATURE.-A lady in Blacklord
county, recently gave birth to child only sew
en- weeks after previous confinement me
first child was hoy and was horn on the lStI
day Of June. The second child was girl, ana
was born on the Isl day of August. They are
the children of Aaron Hess, an old resident OF
Blackford. Both are living, and the mother - :
doing well as could he expected. She attended
to her daily household duties between the births
-LaLIneiie (Indl Courier. Oct. 6.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-24

by nm order of the Supreme Court, to resume the
payment Of dividends. The former injunction, re-
stranng the Company from paying dividends un
less the Schuyler over-issues were included is sat
aside. The Schuyler stock Is therefore decided to
be spurious. The resumption Of payment will be
good news TO people in all parts Of the country who
have suffered.
Two fatal ARRAYS occurred in Boston on Satur-
day evening, in one Of which noted pugilist,
named John Hilton, known as the "Limerick Boy"
was killed by n returned Californian named SUIT
ton. In addition to these ARRAYS, policeman ma
med Ezekiel IIodgdon, while attempting to arrest
a supposed burglar, was shot through the head by
m accomplice, and died in few hours.
wealthy Israelite living near Selma, Arkan-
sas, has in his possession silver shekel struck in
the mint of Judea, 1850 years ago. 1t is about
the size of a half dollar, but the silver is so impure
that its intrinsic value is but fifteen cents. The
owner would hardly part with the relic for as ma
ny hundred dollars. 1t has been in the family $50
years.
Grimes are improving, and men are getting on
their legs again." said New York gentleman to
MS tflenu. tlOW so why, tnOse VINO uscu
to ride down in their carriages now walk"
block Of marble has reached Baltimore, Mary
land, for VIM. b. Barbee an American sculptor.
1t was cut from the Rutland quarres in Vermont.
1t is three feet in length, two and halt thick, and
three wide. from which Mr.. b. intends to mould
his ideal Of "Young America" a model of which
in plaster is now on exhibition at the Maryland In
stitute. This block far SURPRISES, he says, any
piece Of Italian marble he ever worked upon.
The governor of Maryland has appointed Thurs
day, Nov. 26th, for day Of thanksgiving The
governor of Maine has appointed November 10.
Hard Times!
Times are hard, and winter is at our heels, and
we must economic in everything.
Now il We need stoves, why 60 to Crosby over
Cune & Brackets store, who is closing out fine
lot Of every description, for cash. old iron, and
good notes; and who is truly selling them at cost
aud underSS, 81, md So under retail prices.
These are chances for economy
OGygeHaied Biiiers is a safe and sure remedy
for Dyspepsia, Asthma and General Debility in all
their various FORMS Let all afflicted with any OF
these painful diseases, try the medicine and they
will be satisfied. 1t never fails.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-24

AN OLD SOCIETY The Eliot Society in Roxbury,
Mass, is of the Oldest in New England, having
been formed in 1852. During the two hundred
and twenty-five years that have since elapsed,
nine ministers have preached to the people, there
having been during most of the time two offciat-
ing at the same time, pastor, and teacher or col
league. John Eliot the first minister, and con
tnued in the pastorate till 1890, or SO years. He
outliyed two colleagues, Messrs Weld and Danforth,
and left the third, Nehemiah Walter, to be his sue
cessor Mr. Walter was eminent for his learning,
and although said to be a man Of feeble cOnstitu-
ton his ministry lasted 60 years. His son, prom
ising young man, was at one time his colleague
but only lived for years after his ordination
Eliot and Walter covered with their ministry Pc
riod of IL years. Then followed Oliver Peabody,
who died in two years. Mr. Adams took charge Of
the church in 753, and died in l775. The pulpit
was vacant for years, during the revolution,
though amid all the dangers of that period relig-
ious services were maintained in the building. In
1882 EliI halet Porter, well remembered by many
now alive, became the pastor, and died in 1898,
after 81 years OF service The present pastor, Rev
George Putnam, D. D., was his colleage for three
years, having been installed in $780,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-24
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

HonsE TnoTs.--The Greenfield Gazette says
"One fthe cruel sports of the day, ten mile trot
came oil an the Deer6ed raoe-oourse, near this vii
lage, on Thursday the 10TH between horse called
Red Leg, owned by Mr.. Truesdell of Warren, and |
horse called Duchess. owned by Mr.. Dwight of
Bratleboro. The trot was for $4,000, and was won
by Red Leg. Who came in ten or twelve rods ahead
Time LIST mile. 500; I'd, 258; Sd, 24S 4th,
254; 4th, 255; 9th. 1902; 7th, 3.05; 9Th, $40;
9Th. $40; 10th. S.ls But very few persons were
present from this town county An extra train
brought up abont 100 gentlemen of the turf from
Northampton and Springfield, otherwise the race
would have had scarcely any present but those in
terested in the grounds and the horses An adj
mission Of so CENTS WAS charged
On Friday the 10th, there was aoother trot on
the same course, for purse of $50, mile heats
best two in three, to harness. S. Baker named bay
marc "Lady May;" ]. j, Crandall bay geding
"Boy Stranger" "Lady May" won the second
and third heats, and the purse. Time 800 $50,
2.4Sl.
AT Kcene, N. H., on Wednesday the 4th, there
was trot for purse of 5000, between General. -
owned by J. D. Dunbar. Of Keene. and "Black
Jack owned by W. c. Owen, Of Ashuelet The
trot mile heats, best two in three, BLACK Jack"
winning in 2.54 and 2.56.
A trot came off at Hartford, CT, on tue 10th,
on the Hartford trotting park, mile heats, best 8
in s, between Flora Temple and Lancet, for q purse
of $1,000. Lancet won the LIST. Sd and 4th. Time
-2.341, 225 and 2.28. Flora took the I'd in 229.
The track is half mile one, aud the time made by
Lancet is said to be the best made. Flora
was in harness and Lancet under the saddle
A RARE YIslToR.-A bird which proved to b
truly oceanic, and for this region, was recent
ly captured in the river at the ferry near this vii
Leachii, (Bonap.) the Forked-tailed Stormy Pc
trel or Mother Carey's Chicken" Although
those most familiarity known by this latter nam,
are the smallest of three species found on ou
coasts yet their habits and plumage are not yer,
dissimilar. They are seen in great numbers al
over the Atlantic ocean, and most numerous jus
before a storm, and therefore are looked upon b,
the sailors as harbingers of evil Among the flock
of these dark, SIMPLIFYING birds that glide aroun
the vessel, scanning the surface Of the water 70
fool which consists Of marine insects and mollusca
and the oily substances and animal matter throw
from vessels. this species is the largest and moi
shy, never flying so close to the vessel and restin
/ less frequently upon the water. The specime
I found as above was, however, quite tame and Ell
: silly handled
Q What circumstances should bring this bird
i far inland is not easy to tell. Whenever they al
thus found II Is mentioned rare occurrence
T. few years since specimen was taken near Oh
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-24

W IIo for good soap, plenty Of fun and liberal
premiums-fun and premiums gratis soap at the
usual price. Ross 2nd will address the Indies and
gentlemen of Brattleboro and vicinity, Friday eve
ming at the Town Hall, at "a O'Clock. Subject;
matters and things in general, and soap in partic
ular Admission free; ladies are particularly in
vited to attend
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-24
Lines.-lsor pY GOLDSMITH. |

When merchants fondly trust to paper,
And find too late that banks betray,
What art can help them through the scrape, or
Suggest the means wherewith to pay
The only way to stop each croaker,
And pay the banks to whom they trust;
To bring repentance to the broker,
And wiring his bosom, is, "to burstr'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-24

copee river in Springfield, seventy miles from the
sea shore. 1t may be supposed that they sometimes
fly across the land possessed as they are cf extra
ordinary powers of fight, or they may he driven
hithcr by the stormy gales which prevail at the
season when they have been found.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-24

To the Editor Of the Vermont Phanir;
A controversy having sprung up between En-
CINE Companies No. 4, of this place and No, 8 of
Claremont, N H., about q certain challenge that
Claremont Company says they received through
my hands from the Captain of No. 4, of this place,