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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16

THE NORTHAMPTON FRAUD AND FINANCIAL
DIsAsTER.-No such business calamity has WIS.,
tied Northampton for many years. as the failure
of White, Smith 4 Co., the manufacturers of
enameled cloth, in consequence of their stupid
confidence in their selling agent, Mr.. David S.
damon, and his gross betrayal of it. The firm
possessed the confidence of the community, and,
singularly enough, maintained it, though they
have been constantly in the market for loans at
IL per cent year. when capital was so album
dant and cheap for all sound operations
Tempted by this large interest, many citizens
had invested in the notes of the firm some
had thus put out all or nearly all their means
and the failure overtakes them with great dis
tress. 1t is calculated that the concern owes
citizens of Northampton about $4,000 for
money loaned or for endorsement, for which
none of them have any security. The full ex-
tent or even the character of the frauds that
nave led TO this disaster are not vet known
Large amounts OF goods were sacrificed by Da-
mon at prices much less than cost, and less, too,
than the market value; and forgeries of the
company's signature to notes are also traced
home to him. He still remains in Jail at North
ampton under the charge of debt the criminal
offences of which he is supposed to be guilty,
having been perpetrated in New York, where
he must answer for them. He is found to have
made investments of his own with the results of
his operations with the company's goods and
money, and as these are discovered, he willingly
transfers them back as security for the LOSSES
suffered through him. The extent to which the
company are sufferers, by his conduct, is still
unknown, but is estimated all the way from $780,
600 TO $4,000. The members of the firm are
Kew Morris +. White, Charles Smith and
Mr.. Peck; and all their own fortunes are be-
lieved to be wrecked, while creditors do not now
anticipate ever realizing more than so per cent
OF their claims Mr. Damon was formerly sta
ton agent of the Connecticut River Railroad
Company at Holyoke, and lost that position
through malfeasance in his administration, in
Guiding supposed embezzlement of the compa-
ny's moneys.-SprinUfeld Republican.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16

TIE SUFFOLK BANK-which for more than
thirty years has acted as the redemption and
exchange agent of the New England banks. has
been forced to withdraw from its position of
sole agent, and acknowledge the strength of
will shown by many of the country banks in
their endeavor to sustain the "Bank of Mutual
Redemption institution chartered by the
Legislature of Massachusetts. for the purpose
of making the exchanges, to be owned and con-
troed by the country banks, and to be the
means Of relieving them from the heavy tax
heretofore paid to the Suffolk.
The course pursued by the Suffolk since the
organization of its rival has had the effect to
ALLEVIATE many of its friends and drive from it
many of its most valued correspondents. 1t
commenced by issuing its circular, containing
a plainly expressed threat, that such bank as
saw fit TO withdraw its deposits might expect
that its bills would be presented at its counter
for specie, and for the past few weeks has been
following up that threat by visits to several
banks in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
with large quantities of bills demanding coin,
but in every instance, we believe, the calls have
been promptly responded to, and specie to the
= last cent produced. Public opinion has been
loud in denoun.ng this effort at coercion, and
several of the most able legal oracles in Boston,
have expressed their opinion that the officers of
the Suffolk, have rendered themselves liable to
indictment for conspiracy and malicious endeav-
or to injure those country banks whose bills
had been thus collie cted and sent home for spe-
Gle.
Moved doubtless by denunciations from every
quarter, or else startled by the knowledge OF
the danger of criminal prosecution after the
Boston banks had extended the "Bank of Mu-
tual Redemption" the right hand of fellowship
by unanimously admitting the new conner into
the Clearing House Association, the Suffolk
makes a virtue of necessity, and with digni.
ty which would have been quite becoming had
it been in keeping with its course during the
past few weeks, retires from the position which
has enabled it to send forth edicts, and maintain
or destroy the credit of New England bank,
With nod.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16

WALToN's DAILY LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL
For the Session of 1858, will embrace full re-
ports, including abstracts Of the debates on top
les Of interest, as in the Daily of last year. 1t
will be sent free Of postage, for any number less
than five, at 81 per copy: five copies for 81 ;
and for any number above five 70 cents per
copy.
WATcHMAN AND STATE JoURNAL.-Ueeklv
during the Session, containing proceedings and
debate % cents. For three months, containing
proceedings, debates and laws, 80 cents. The
Waterman is the only tceekty paper in the State
ich,ch publishes the proceedings and debates in
.JM. Z. p. WALTON, Publisher.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16
LATEST FROM MoNTPELIER.
VERMONT LEGISLATuRE

The general Assembly of Vermont met at
Montpelier on Thursday, pursuant to the re-
quirement Of the Constitution and laws of the
State.
The Senate was called to order by Hon.
James NJ. Slade, and the organization was COM
pleted by the election of Clark II. Chapman of
Cavendish, Secretary, and Henry e. Miner Of
Manchester, Assistant Secretary.
The members of the House were called to
order by b. w. Dean, Esq, of Grafton, secre-
tary Of State. Hon. Geo. F. Edmunds of Bur
lington, was elected Speaker, and Charles Cum
mingS of B;attleboro, Clerk.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16
The Last Word from the Atlantic Cable

At last we have something official and intel
ligible in regard to the condition of the Allan
tic Cable. Mr. Varley, 1.-THE Electrician of the
Electric and International Telegraph Company
so he is styled by the Company-has made a
report on the state of the cable as observed by
him on the 9th, It'll, Sth, 9th and 10th of Sep
TENDER, and the result, we regret to say, is by
no means encouraging. He finds ga fault of
great magnitude at distance of between 245
and 300 statute miles from Nalentia,' and pos
sibly in water of about 40 fathoms in depth
lie finds the cable unbroken, but thinks the
power used will shortly eat away the exposed
copper wire in the faulty place by electrolytic
decomposition. He is satisfied also that there
is another "fault" more distant than this the
approximate locality of which he could not es-
innate without communication with Newfound-
land. From authentic data shown him at Val
entia, he is also of opinion that there was fault
in the cable on board the Agamemnon before it
was submerged, offering resistance equal ia
1000 or 1000 miles of cable, situated at dis
lance of about j6S miles from one end of the
1900 mile coil, and supposed to be the fault
which caused so much alarm when the ships
were 800 miles from Ireland He is satisfied
that the cable has been seriously, if not fatally
impaired by the use of too powerful currents
from the large induction coils, especially from
this side, and that the present conducting strand
is too small to have answered its purpose even
had the insulation been sound.
Mr.. Marley closes his discouraging catalogue
with what. though intended to convey some con.
ISOLATION t. the directors. is perhaps the most
discouraging part of his report. lie saws: III
is not, however altogether impossible that some
intei.gible signals may vet be received through
the cable, as stated in my previous communities
ton" He does not say that such a result i,
even probable, much less that the present cable
can ever be turned to any practical use, but i'm.
plies a contrary opinion. The publication Of
such a report by the company is u practical adj
mission that they cannot escape its conclusions
and that they have no better face.to put upon
the matter.
Many important lessons have been learned
from this cable, and many are yet to be learned
perhaps, before it ceases-as in the natural
course of things it soon will cease-to bind the
two continents in electrical union; but it is
now very clear that, like the vegetation of past
season. this cable is of no farther use except as
means of preparing for another and better
We may expect at any moment to learn tina,
the continuity of the cable is Interrupted. From
that moment it ceases to be of any value for any
purpose But the practicability of an electrical
union of the two continents has been establish
ed, and it is idle to suppose that such discov-
cry will remain long unimproved.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16

The Editor of this paper being absent, the
devil-printers beg leave to be excused for the
free use of his scissors.
ADMINISTRATION AND OPPOSITION PARTIES
We are experiencing, in large measure, the
disadvantages of having too many political par
ties There should be but two. In the nature
of the case there is rational ground for no more
These two should comprise the supporters of
the National Administration on the one hand,
and its opponents on the other This is the
natural and common-sense division; all other
lines of separation are Fictitious and arbitrary
We have seen parties go forward for many
years together, maintaining the same names,
and protesting to uphold the same principles
Their designations may indeed remain unchang-
ed but not their measures. As time progresses
and circumstances vary, party objects necessa-
rily change. 1t is the merest clap-tr to pre-
tend that they do not. Political distractions,
if they are anything more than truisms, lose
their application and force. If they are mere
truisms, they will, of course, command the as
seht of all parties in words, the difference con-
sisting In reducing them to practice, and apply
ing their principles to existing facts. When an
Administration comes into power, it should he
Judged by its acts Previous professions avail
comparatively little. But every new President
is compelled to adopt O certain line of policy,
and is fairly entitled to the impartial Judgment
as well Of those who did not vote for him, as
those who did. 1t may well be that some who
opposed his election will feel it their duty to
sustain his Administration. This they certainly
ought to do it. in its general course, it meets
their views Of right. On the contrary, the par
ty to which he owes his election NAV I've disap-
pointed in their expectations; and if his conduct
in the executive chair deserves their condemna-
ton, it will be their duty to take part with the
Opposition, nor should they be deferred by the
fact that he was the candidate of their choice
AS rule, the party electing President would
cause to approve his acts, for his official pol
icy must almost necessarily be foreseen by his
supporters, or become known to them in adj
vance from his history. character apd declara-
tons. But in case of any departure from the
path they expected him to pursue, there should
be no hesitation on their part in taking their
stand with the opposition. Parties would thus
lose the character of drilled troops, whose only
function is to wear certain uniform and obey
the word of command Every election would
involve to some extent, reconstruction of par
ties. Individual judgment would be called more
frequently irto action. The despotism of party
would be destroyed. In short, political action
would be much more respectable and enlighten-
ed than under the present system it can be.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE,

BRATTLEBoRo LIBRARY AssoCIATIoN.-On Thurs
day Of last week held the annual meeting of this
Association The reports presented by the Treasurer
ON the state OF the finances and of the Supernend-
ing Committee upon the present condition of the Ii
brary, were most gratifying. The Library now num-
bers over 1000 volumes, aud it is allowed by compe-
tent judges to be one Of the most valuable collection
oil books, for the number, in New England These
are all kept in good condition. and additions are con-
stanty made of the most valuable works ms fast as
they are issued from the press The Library is kent
in central position, easy of access and the services
of competent and courteous Librarian are to be had
at all times The price for share in this extensive
and growing library is but tco dollars Books NAV be
kept out one month or exchanged every day If de-
sired.
We think no family in the village can afford to be
without an interest in this library As the season for
leisure and the time for reading has Just commenced
the present is good time for those who are not mem
bers of the Association to become SUCH and for all to
avail themselves of the privileges such collection of
entertaining and instructive works in all departments
of literature, science and art affords. In no other
way can the long evenings of fail and winter be occu
pied to such profit. 1t will not only to interest
the mind after the cares and anxietes of the day are
closed, but to store the mind with useful knowledge
that VIII constitute positive, material advantage.
fondness for reading, sedulously cherished and i'm
proved has raised many man in the humblest walks
of life to posts of usefulness and OF honor, while it
never if none but truly valuable books such as this
library contains, were read sunk any one single
step.
The officers of this Association for the ensuing year
are as followsi Charles F. Thompson, Secretary and
Treasurer; Z. j. Carpenter Librarian; L. G. Mead,
F. j. Hgginfon, D. W. LOWS, experimenting Com
mittse.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16

Don't fail procure Mrs winsow's Soothing Syrup for
Children Teethng 1t has equal earth. 1t greatly
facilitates the process Of teethng by sofenng the gums
ducing all Internationally aay all pain, and Is TO
regulate the bowels Depend upon IT, mothers will give
rest to yourselves, and relief and health your infant
Perfectly safe in all cases.
This valuable preparation the prescription Of Of tho
most experienced and sku female Physicians in New Eng
Of cases.
We believe the best and remedy in the world In
all cases Of Dysenery and Darrhea in children, whether
arises from teethinR any other
II life aud health be estimated by dollars aud cents,
Il worth Its Wight 10 gold.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16

~ The elections in PENNSYLVANIA. INDIA
MA and ONO, on Tuesday have resulted in de-
cisive republican victories, both on COMPRESSION
al and state tickets. and secured the next l.. S.
House OF Representatives to the opposition to
the buchanan administration. The result in
Pennsylvania is overwhelmingly against the
president, and shows the power of Col Forney
and his political position. Of the three states.
ONO has done the worst for the cause of free
labor and the peoples right to make their own
constitutions. Precisely in those states where
the republicans were most liberal and SUCCESS
full in making union with the anti-Lecomp
ton democrats and the Americans, have the most
important and effective victories been won.-
MIR buchanan will have republican speaker for
company during his last two years, as his pre-
dccessor had, with this difference, that he will
be chosen on the first, instead of on the 1880
ballot. Lecompton has proven worse invest
mentor Buchanan than Nebraska did for Pierce.
Nothing but stupid, wicked folly can now pre-
vent the election of a republican president in
1850
The elections to the next Congress, so far,
compare with the present as follows =
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16

FlREMESs NIsIr.-On Tuesday last the Hydropath
Fire Company, Francis Goodhue, Foreman, Of Br,t-
tleboro, accompanied by the Battleboro Cornet Band
visited our village by invitation of the Deluge Com
pany. ". G. Henderson, Foreman; and allowing us to
be Judge, all concerned had glorious good time
The Deluge boys, headed by the keene Brass Band
escorted their guests through the principal streets of
the village, and at o'clock proceeded to the Cheshire
House and partook Of of Banards excellent din
ners; after which trial of the two machines came
off, but owing to the high wind whch prevailed at the
time neither company could show to the best advan-
tage. The visitors returned home Mt o'clock p NJ
apparently well pleased with their excursion During
the day the two bands discoursed most excellent
music, which added much to the enjoyments Of the
occasion Brattleboro boast of at least one good
Fire Company and talented Brass Band.-Keene
Sentinel
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16

This cure is founded on scientific principles, is
performed in less than an hour and never fails
to give universal satisfaction. DIR. S. will prac-
tce at the above named House from Friday the
10th, to Saturday the 23d, and positively no
longer No pain or surgical operation attend
ing the cure performed. Dr. S. sends the cure
by mail to all parts of the Union, and "his"
motto is, No cure no pay.
This cure will be satisfactorily demonstrated
by the patient being enabled to read or speak
with fucncy, and without impeachment before
leaving
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16
windham County Agricultural Society.

The Society met in Floral Hall at one O'Clock of the
second day of the Fair and made choice of the fol-
lowing named persons for their officers for the year
ensuing;
President, o. S. Howard, Townshend. Vice Presi-
dents, Alonzo Button, Dummerston Ira Pulsipher,
Kockinghmn Treasurer, W. A. Stedman, Newlane.
Secretary, w. A. Stedman.
Managers.-.-lohn S. Butterfeld, Grafton Samuel
Martin, Bratleboro; Simeon Pierce Windham; Ivah
n. FAR, Westminster j. ID Wheat, putney C. c.
Lynde, Guilford; Sylvester Smith, Wilmington; r. l..
Cobb, Jamaica; A. J. Morse, Newfane
LIST OF PREMIUMS AWARDED.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16

On Saturday night last, the house of &c. Will
liams of Bellows Falls, was broken open and a
few things of small value taken therefrom. Al
so on the same night, the Bellows Falls Hotel
was entered and a lot of plated spoons forks,
&c., stolen, all of but little value.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16

The Bellows Falls argus says, tive shall see
Bellows Falls lighted with gas ere winter sets
in" The Argus does not specify the kind Of
gas to be used-whether from coal or that
which is blown from some peoples lungs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16

Card. The officers and members Of "HYpRoPAru
EsoiSK COMPANY No. s." BraeborO, Vt avail themselves
OF this opportunity to express to the windham County Ag
riculturai Society, to Gen'l r. T. KIMBALI f. GORHAM
Jr and Others their sincere thanks for attentions &c. re-
ceved at their hands on the occasion Of their
the fair grounds Of said society the 9th VI
was an occasion not to be easily forgotten
remembered with pleasure.
Per order Of the officers and Company.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16

The dwelling house of Isaac Grout of Putney,
was entered on Sunday night last, and 26 silver
spoons stolen. Look out for your doors and
windows.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16
LIST OF PREMIUM us AWARDED.

Horses.
Stations orer gears old
LIST to Sylvester Smith, Wilmington, So
I'd " X. l.. Cobb Jamaica,
Sd Z" 4. II. Reed, Townshend, Q
years old.
LIST to Samuel Wheat, Putney, 81
I'd s. +. Whitney, Newfane, q
Sd Seneca Howe, Jamaica, 2
years DID,
LIST to silas's. Davis, Grafton, So
ID " William Leonard, Towishend, 2
Sd Nathan Laselle, Dover.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16

BEAR TRArrrp-Iohn L. Clark Of Wilmington,
caught cub in a trap in that town one day week be
fore las'. He brought him to that village took him to
the liquor agency, where through the kindness Of
friends he was treated to New England rum until he
was quite light Bruin evidently misle, as
thousands Of other young individuals are, and II is
query whether the liquor agent is not liable under the
statute We commend this to the consideration
of the Freeman after Judge Poands recent ruling has
been disposed Of.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16

DR.. A. ii. SMEDLEY- Suffering and SIAM
mering is permanently cured by Dr. Smedley,
now at the Brsttleboro House. Brattleboro.-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16

NoricE-Any man out of employment, will do we'll
to look at an advertisement in paper, under tho
head Of MEN in want Of Business,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16

Net opposition gain a. which, without furth-
eT gains in other states, gives the opposition the
House by 20 to ~ majority.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16

GRAPES Mr. Admatha Dunklee of West Brattle-
boro village, has presented us with box of Charter
Oak grapes, which for size and beauty surpasses any
thing of the grape kind we have ever secn-measur-
ing in circumference from three to four inches each
Their flavor is fine, being rich, juicy and melting
Thanks for the same
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16

MAMMOTH SouAsHEs.-Aonzo Stebbns of Vernon,
raised squash which measured . feet Z, inches in
circumference was feet long. and weighed 70 lbs I;
also three Others which weighed severally as 42j and
1891 lbs. Total weight 2O5 lbs. all tie product of one
hill
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16

LieuoR LAW VIoLArIoN.--,Iohn Bellows Of VIII
mington, was arrested the 9th inst. for violating
the provisions of the liquor law lie was taken before
Justice Witt of that town. tried, convicted, aud SEN
fenced to pay fine Of SO and costs lie has been
guilty of frequent violations Of the statute and public
opinion in that section approves of his conviction and
would have approved of a still heavier penalty.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16

FATAL AccrDENT.-We learn from the Fitchburg
Sentinel tina; Joshua Hosmer Ir., If Templeon Mass
was killed near that place Tuesday evening. He
was at work as brakeman the cattle train Of the
w. and Mass Railroad, and in passing along the top
OF 'he train to the tender for the purpose of Deposit
ing in the box OF tue tender pair Of boots he had
bought he fell between the first and the tender
and the entire train passed him, nangng him in
n shocking manner. He a son of DR.. Hosrner
about 20 years of age and very much respected by
the hands employed upon the road
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16

The Convention of the Episcopal Church of
the Diocese of Vermont, will be holden at Bel
lows Falls in December next
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16

u Messrs. Chase & Trip have purchased tho lot
OF land on the south side of Green Street, adjoining
the lot owned by William Hyde on the west for $500
They each propose erecting a house thereon. The
work on one has already been begun
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-10-16

G. II. DENNIsoS of Guilford, lost planer at the
burning of the Crystal Palace in New York, valued at
$500.