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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-22

The BrattlebOro Phnnir most bitterly opposed
any union OF the different parties at the time the
Republican party organized and hardly got over
the matter even at the election Of 1886 Fireman.
If "the time the Republican party was organ
tied" is understood to mean the time when it
was started in this State THE PHOENIX newspa-
per was not in existence. As the national Re
publicanparty was not organized until June 1886
the above is undoubtedly the true Interpretation
As to the election of 1856, THE PMGNIx was
the first paper in Vermont that advocated the
nomination of Fremont for the Presidency, and
the first to publish the Philadelphia PLATFORM
The Freeman has so long dealt with romances
and fictitious literature that it not unfrequently
draws upon its imagination for its facts
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-22
Teachers Institutes.

During the months of May and June six
Teachers Institutes, under the direction of j. s.
Adams, Esq, Secretary of the Vermont Board
of Education, will be held as follows:
At Peacham, in Caledonia Co.--May 2l2.
" Thetford, in Orange Co.-Mny 2b-6.
Royalton, in Windsor Co.--Aiay 2s-9
" Brandon, in Rutland Co.--Iune Ia.
" Townshend, in Wndham Co.--,June AS.
" Bristol, in Addison CO.-June So.
The schedule as published before in TnE
PnnNIx was incorrect in that the Institute at
Townshend was omitted. 1t is to be hoped that
these Institutes will be well attended, and it is
especially desirable that teachers should avail
themselves of their advantages. Some of the
Institutes held last year, were, we understand
not so well attended as they should have been.
Mr.. Adams is very efficient and Jealous in his
labors, and the friends of education Throughout
the State, should lend him their hearty support
II will be noticed that the Institute for this
ty is to be held at Townshend on the 4th and
9TH of June. 1t is hoped that there will be a
large attendance Every teacher Of the summer
schools should be present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-22
Galphinism' sustained by the Democ.
rQcU

Our readers have not forgotten the hue and
cry made a few years since by the democrats
about the "Galphin fraud" of the Taylor ad-
ministration. Their blatant denunciations of
such corruption were refreshing 20 those who
are acquainted with the long catalogue of frauds
perpetrated by democratic officials from the time
of Swartwout 10 those OF the present dav. Ac-
cording to democratic authority there had never
been committed such wholesale robbery as the
Galphin swindle. They rung the charges on it
for months and years, and even up to this time
they have continued to use it as a synony M
for any transaction that was too hagrantly dis
honest to be described by any of the ordinary
affections of the language. Under these cir
cumstances we desire to point out to these
worthy opponents of the democracy, that they
have by one sweeping assertion, been denounc-
BY as "slanderers and towards" by two Of their
own chosen and most trusty leaders in the SEN
ate of the United States. We commend to their
especial consideration the following proceedings
Of last week Thursday as contained in the regu-
lar dispatches Of the following day:
AIR. 'roonbs of Ca, (Dcln) spoke with great ami
nation against the Senatcs having TO pay the report
of Mr. Rives. In the Of his remark. he i'm
piled that Mr. Doolitte WAS acting the organ of the
reporters
Mr.. Dooittle of Wis, (Repub) retorted by an allu-
sion to Gaphinism.
Mr.. Toombs forthwith went over the history of the
Galphin case, saying that he supported it now that
high-mnded men in the Union supported it, and thai
he denouncers Of rere mise raJie SLANDERERS ana
TOWARDS.
Mr.. Hammond Of S. c., (Dem) said that he was
acquainted with the circumstances OF the Galphiu
case, and they as Mr.. Toombs had stated them
We shall now probably hear no more charges
of "Galphnism" from the democratic press
| The Southern dictators of the party have pro-
nounced them "miSerabie sia,,derers and cor.
ardS," and the Northern allies will quietly &C.
quiesce III the order to keep silent. "Galphin-
ism" may now be considered as fairly incorpo-
rated into the creed of the modern democratic
party, two of its most conspicuous leaders hav-
ing rushed to its defense with degree of zeal
unknown to any of its former apologists. This
new article may be necessary to cover the pee
ulations from the federal treasury that seem to
be so frequeat under the present administration
From the bride offered Kansas to become a
Slave State down to the democratic door keeper
who was dismissed without report of the worst
facts which were withheld as we are told to save
scandal price rather than principle seems to be
the controlling principle with the present ma.
| tional administration
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-22
\ MONSTER GRAPE VINE.-A Los Angelo,

\ MONSTER CRAZE NINE.-.A Los Angeles
correspondent of the Alta California writes MS
follows
AT Montccite, four miles from Santa Bar
bara, there is grape vine, probably the largest
in the world. Its dimensions and Weld would
be incredible were it not that my informant j,
a man of ycracity. and he spoke from personal
observation. 1t is a single inc. the main stock
being ten feet in diameter. 1t is trained upon
a trcllis GO feet in diameter Ny informant
with another person, counted 700 punches. and
the estimated yield was $1,000 pounds of fruit.
Can this be beaten? The only thing that sur
priscd me in the relation of my friend was that
any person in Santa Barbara should have dis
played the energy necessary to build the trellis
for this noble vine"
This is certainly monster vine. and the lar
gest we ever heard Of There is vine at Hamp-
ton Court, in England, that has hitherto stood
in the books ofplants as the largest vine known,
it having borne for series of years, from 5000
to 5000 pounds of grapes. The California vine
would produce $500 gallons of pure juice of the
grape. \ hundred such vines would be prince
ly fortune for any man.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-22

A TALE OF LovE.-The Chicago Union re-
lates the story of a wealthy lady on the shady
side of forty-fye, who became enamored of a
youth of twenty-five, invited hp, to her house,
where, after some preliminary remarks. she
made him an offer of marriage. The Young man
declined the offer, being already in love with
young lady, but after several interviews the wild
ow gradually won the young man to her views,
aud finally he consented to and did marry her.
AFTER the marriaSeShe refused to make over
pleased him. Recently he has absronded with
the young lady, and his wife has sent police Off
GERS after him, offering to give him full control
of all her property, If he will but return alone
to his home
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-22

"DAILY TIMEs."-We are in the receipt of
the first number of new daily paper with the
above title, edited and published at Burlington,
by ID. W. c. CLARKE, ESQ, who, for many years,
was the soul of the Free Press. This initial
number manifests much of the same ring that
in other days made the Free Press famous
1.-The politics of this paper" says its editor in
his salutatory" twill be emphatically anti Lecomp-
ton, with an infusion of special detestation for
the English Compromise juggle." We welcome
Mr.. Clark back to the old field wherein he has
gathered so many laurels and wish him full
measure of success.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-22

New York has new exctement-the swill
milk excitement. An enterprising publisher of
pictorial paper, actuated ofcourse BY the laud-
able ambition to sell his paper, and nothing else,
sent number of his ARTISTS to visit the COW
stables in the city, which supply New York with
Pure Orange County Milk" every morning.
The productions of the artists are certainly dis
gusting enough, and the printed elaborate des-
criptions of the stables and the way in which the
cows are fed and the milk made ready for the
market, still more so. An article in recent
number of the New York Times enlghtens the
public on the qualities and method Of manufac-
turing swill-milk, as follows:
Swill milk is no new thing in our city. Wher-
ever there is distillery, there is temptation
to its manufacture. The grain, after macera-
ton, and the alcohol is extracted from it. still
contains some nourishment, and the dist:llers
early found that i increased the secretion of
milk in the cows to which it was fed. Hence.
stable for cows became necessary part of the
economical arrangements of every distilery.-
That under the most favorable circumstances of
cleanliness, exercise and air, the swill fed cows
soon contracted disease, was obvious. and rho
unwholsome character of their milk. early Mt.
tracted the attention of the Temperance Socie-
ties, who, years ago, began crusade against
the whole system, and easily convinced the world
that, inasmuch as the greater part of city milk
was OF this origin milk in the cities was no lon
ger healthful, but q most noxious diet But
some sol, years since it became known that the dis
uiiery-stabled COWS of our vicinity contracted
strange disease-'hat their lungs rapidly ulcer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-22

Nor SEcTARIAN.-IIcnry Ward Beechcr IL
Gently baptised several persons by immersion,
and some one asked him if he had become a
Baptist. lie replied in his pulpit fortnight
ago last Sunday
al remain where have always been. bo.
lieye that immersion, pouring and sprinkling
are all alike baptism. If Christ ever wes ban.
tscd by immersion, it does not follow that bis
disciples must be. 1t is the spirit of h;s life
and not its outward form, which we are to copy
otherwise, We must needs all be circuracised md
become Jews. If one has been trained To thinL
that immersion is the only true baptism or IL
arguments have been brought TO bear INN, b;,
which convince him of its superiority or if his
taste lead him to feel that it is the n,ost Lnan,;
full and appropriate method, then he oupb, IN
be immersed and if for like reasons hr nrefors
the aff,lson Of water, or sprnklng let him H.,
gratificd. am indifferent as to The mnJa e
BAPTISM and willing to conform TO your io,,s
in the matter, so as to help YOU forward in the
divine life. have no objection t. imnersc yo,,
every month IF you wish it. There is no reason
why this ordinance should MT be celebrated a.
often as the Lords Supper, if one desires it.
Thus YOU see am a Baptist but never can
feel about immersion as our Baptist brethren do
and the doctrine of close communion. to which
many Of them conscientously adhere, | reject
as utterly opposed to the interior spirit of Chris
tianity. But love them, they know | love
them, and therefore can say these things. If
did not belong to the Congregationalists, |
would Join the Baptists, were | neither Prcsby-
terian, Episcopalian, Methodist nor Quaker"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-22

ANOTHER ACcIDENT.-As the Cincinnati
night express train bound north, over the La
fayette and indianapolis railroad. was crossing
bridge - miles east Of Lafayette, Ind. last
Friday night, the structure gave way, prccipita-
ting the whole train into the river. The acct
dent occurred at about l o'clock The night
was very dark, and the high water had under
mined the abutment of the bridge The train
was running at the rate of % miles per hour.
The engine had reached the end of the bridge,
which was one of 100 feet long, when the whole
gave way. James Irwin, the conductor, Jacob
Burtenger, engineer, and Maloney, fireman,
were Killed, but none of the passenger were Sc
riously injured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-22

ToKNApo.-A violent tornado blew the pas
sengcr train of the Chicago, Alton & st. Louis
Railway Of the track at Lexington ILL.,, on Thurs
day night, and several persons were seriously in
jured. The towns Of Lexington and Peoria, at
the junction of Towanda. also suffered severely,
half the houses in them being Frustrated. At
Towanda three men were killed. On Friday
another storm OF like character passed over the
region between Bloomington and Springfield.
doing much damage. a large number ofhouses
in Elkhart and Williamsville were demolished.
one of them falling in and crushing family Of
five persons to death.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-22

SPORTING AT SARANAC LAKE.-We learn
that sportsmen have already commenced their
visits to the celebrated fishing and hunting
grounds of the Saranac R.W' Coleman. ESQ
of Philadelphia, and company, have been spend
ing the last week or two in that delightful and
romantic vicinity. Coleman and party caught
20 lbs. of trout the first day after their arrival
at the lakes. Several splendid trout weighing
from 10 TO 10 lbs. each have been sent through
the Express office in this village to friends in
Philadelphia of Mr. Coleman and his compan-
ions: Ex-senator Cooley, of New York CITY, is
rusncatng at the lakes, and We have TO doubt
is enjoying life better than President Buchanan.
-heesriHe Republican,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-22

MATTERS AT WAsuINGToN.-Th Minnesota
Senators have drawn lots for their Senatorial
terms. Gen. Shields takes the term expiring
in March, 1859, and Mr.. Rice that ending in
March, 1868. Gen. Shields, who cspoused the
side of Judge Douglas in the Lecompton CON
troversy, indicates an indisposition to act with
the administration at all. He has taken his seat
on the republican side of the chamber, and so
far has acted more with the republicans than
with the democrats.
On Tuesday the bill admitting Oregon into
the Union passed the Senate, without mat srial
amendment by vote of 3j to Il.
The following were the dissent,rs Messrs
Bell, Clay, Crittenden, Davis Durkee, Fessen-
den, Fitzpatrick, Hale, Hamlin, Hammond
Henderson, Hunter, Ierson, Kennedy, Mason
Trumbull, Wade. Abscntees bates, Clark
Fitch, Mallory, Pearce, Reid, Rice, Summer
Thompson of KY, Thompson of \. j., Wilson.
In the House, same date, Joseph l.. Wrigh,
was elected doorkeeper vice Hackney, dismiss.
ed by III votes to - for Arthur Fletcher, and
% scattering. Both the retiring and incoming
officials are democrats.
The president transmitted to the Senate, or
Wednesday, the correspondence with Lord Ma
pier, the British minister, regarding the lat,
outrage on the American ship n. j. Borden and
kindred occurrences, and the instructions for.
warded to Mr.. Dallas our representative at Lon.
don, on the same subject. Secretary Cass in
structs Mr. Dallas to communicate to Lore
Malmsbury, the foreign secretary, the carncs
desire of this government that these proceed
ings shall be stopped at once, for while the presi
dent is determined to use all proper excrtion
for suppressing the slave trade he is not less de
srous that the just mmunities of vessels of tn
United States shall be preserved.
The president has formally asked Congress
for authority to contract loan of Sl5,000,00
for term not exceeding ten years. The Sen
ate committee of finance have the matter undo
consideration.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-22

Nor BAD.-The Portsmouth Chronicle, in re-
cording the recent appearance of the Rev. DR..
Adams in the Hollis street pulpit, narrates the
following story
;, Rev, John Pierpont, the former pastor at Hol-
lis street, invited trinitaran brother to preach
for him, many years ago, and he did so, though
he declined at first, saying he could not invite
Mr. r in turn. No matter, replied P.--I know
it;-You preach all day; and ifyou do any harm,
l can do it all away the Sunday after.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-22
Republican State Convention.

State Convention Of the Republican voters Of Yer
mont will he held at Montpelier, on Tuesday, the
Twenty-Ninth day of June next, for the purpose oil
nominating Candidates to be supported nj tue heN'
State Election for the offices Of Governor, Lieutenant
Governor and Treasurer, and the transaction OF any
other necessary business.
Subjects Of serious moment will be acted upon IN
this Convention, and representation from all the
Towns in the State is important and desirable.
l.. T.. CHIrTENDEN,
NJ CARTER HALL,
CHARLES CUMMINGS, state
i. f.. WOODBRIDGE,
Y. II. HATCH Committee
ELISHA WHITE,
ALEXANDER RIDDLE, J
May 18th, 1858.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-22

HE PRESIDENT SHOWING HIS I[ANp.-The
President has removed William Weir from the
office of District Attorney of Kansas, and nomi-
mated [. Davis TO fill the vacancy. Weir was
formerly of Pennsylvania and Davis of New
York. 1t has been whispered about for some
time past that Weir would not consent to re-
turn to Kansas as tool to aid in forcing the
Lecompton Constitution upon the people bv
fraud. Hence his removal and the appointment
OF successor who will carry out the whole pro-
gramme. 1t will be remembered that the bis
trict Attorney is constituted by the English Bill.
a member of the Election Board, er odicio. The
President by removing Weir is revealing the
desperate design of the Administration. Le-
compton is to be forced upon Kansas, if frau
dulent election returns can do il.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-22

Co., Boston, have published collection Of some four
hundred Revival Hymns collected by Henry Ward
Beecher The hymn, are all Of the higher order, and
adapted to the uses Of worship under all circumstances
1t is published in handsome form, and yet ut very
cheap price. To each hymn is assigned M appropr
ate tune in the Plymouth Collection Of Hymns and
Tunes. For sale by Felton,.
"TnE Story OF MIR. fox."--Felton has received
this story which is No. 3, in the "Good Little Pigs Ii
brary" It is well illustrated, has two songs set t.
music, and will prove attractive to all little folks whc
can have access to the Library.
&C. A. Strok g. Co.'S Premium Magic Duplicating
and Impression Paper is an improved and beautiful
article for copying plants de signs, Music embroidery
&c, without the use Of pen or pencil. For sale b.,
Epitou
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-22

ated, and that With their disease the secretion
of milk increased, from which it was natural to
conclude that the impurities of the animals bo-
dy passed off with the milk, and an increased
mortality among the children to whom the milk
was fed gave double assurance that the article
which had borne from the beginning of the
world reputation for wholesomeness was ii,
reality deadly poison.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-22

w The Ohio state Journal calls to mind the
hrst speech made in the new Hall of the House
of Representatives. 1t was made by Mr.. Cox
of Ohio, and was an out-spoken and eloquent
attack on the Lecompton swindle. In contrast
ing 1t with the advocacy of the English bill by
the same gentleman, that paper remarks that
" Mr., Cox went in Ike lion and went out like
a lamb" On which the Detroit 1drctiser saws,
-" He went in like lion, and came out like a
piece of damaged goods at an auction shop
sold To the highest bidder"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-22

we would advise them to go TO the Druggists and OBJ
tain box Of Iutchns Headache Pills Only 20 cents
Mathematics In the Western Reserve College, Ohio,
and more recently of South Berwick, Me-, has accept
ed call extended to him by the Calvinistic Congrc-
gatona Church and Society in Fitchbure, Mass, to
become their pastor.
Ky using the SOOTHING SYRUP child on Com
gress ST. was cured ofIniante Dysentcry and Diar-
rhoer. after being given over by the attending physi-
clan.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-22

FIsE READY MADE CLoTHINU.-- Our readers will
find an extra stock of ready made clothing, made
OF the best stock, and in the latest STYLE at the
store of 8. W. Smith & Co., corner Of Elm street
and Dock Square, Boston. See their adyertis emen
in another column.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-22

NUMBER OF CoNvERsIoNs.--The Coagreqa-
hon0list of the 18th nst gives reports, show
ing | 1000 conversions, fruits of the present re-
yival, $500 of which are in New England, and
not far from $500 in l25 towns and cities in
Massachusetts, The conversions referred to
are of such only as united with churches at their
communion on the first Sunday of May
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-22

DESERVED CohrLInEST.-Ths Hydropathic
Messenger, published by the Lawrence Water Cure
Establishment, pays deserved compliment to Mr.
Thomas L. Miner, y'clept ''Tom." lie is truth
fully spoken of as the first and last of Brattleboro
resources" To our own citizens as well as to
strangers his line is a convenience that few could
part with. All who have business that leads the m
to take the cars depend upon tom" to see to self,
wife, baggage, children and other 'fxins, and they
never depend in vain. He is sure to be in season
let the wind and weather be ever so severe His
line will prosper for it has the best wishes Of all,
young and old, citizens and strangers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-22

BuRoLARf'-rhe dwelling-house of Capt. Samuel
Pierce of Wcstmorland, N. H., was broken open on
Saturday night the Gath of April and from fifty to one
hundred pounds Of pork md other property stolen.
Inc thieves cut hole in the door and took out the
BAR thus aflording them ready entrance This is
the third time his house has been broken open and
property stolen during the last thirteen years It is
supposed that the rascals reside in the neghborhood
and it is hoped by all good citizens that they will be
brought speedily to justice Capt. Pierce offers $50
reward for their apprehension and conviction.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-22

UNITED STATES SENAToRs.--Thomas I.
Chngman has been appointed from North Caro-
lima and Arthur p. Hayne from South Carolina
to fill vacancies.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-22

ALMOST FIRE,--An attempt was made OH Sun
day evening to burn the new building at Bellows
Falls now being erected by Col. A. Wentworth, ad-
joining his block opposite the Bellows Falls Hotel
Fortunately the fire was discovered and e1tinguish-
ed before any damage was done. The ncendiary
has not been discovered with sufficient certainty to
convict him.