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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

Cambridge Cattle Murkrt-Nednesday. Aug. "a.
Whole number Of Cattle at market 1852 about 900 Beeyes
and 959 Stores consisting " Working Oxen, Mich Cows
and one. two and three years old.
PmcEs-MGrket Beef-Extra, 81 25 81 15-1st quality
So IS 75-2d quality IS 49, Sd quality, - 80; ordinary
S. rs.
Stores-Workng OHen-From $50, 800 SIS.
Cors and Caiues-S25, IS, 40 "A SOL
Yeartngs-s0 sl2. Tuo Years Oid-sl7 20.
TATse Years Ofd-s2s a $34.
Sheop and Lambs 5000 market Prices-in lots, 90
so 81 IS each Extra, 81 so a IS IL each.
Hides-1t n re per 10. TdiioW II Sc per lib.
Lambs Ptlts, 60 rs each. Cdlf Skins IL l3c pr h.
There 81 the Eastern Railroad 9s thu
Boston and Lowell lbs the Rchburg As Of those
the fitchburg were from Albany.
REMAPks-There was large stock at market sgan this
week. but mostly small and poor the best quality sold at
quotations. few high per cwt the lower quality d
Beef and store Cattle sell DIN and decline from last
week Some Of the DRIVERS whom rely I've can
upon all 81 thcm say they shall lose from 81 10 - per
head Sheep Of the best quality about the last week
slim quality dull large number will be kept so sell st
lower prices tomorrow.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

THIS wonderful Nebraska bill has wrought
A miracle that ne or was or thought;
Three thousand priests of pure NewEngland breed,
Who never in one point OF faith agreed,
And never will agan--ihat I'll be sworn
Till the last leaf from Times old book is torn,
Have tuned their threats to one harmonious strain,
And draw together both by bit and rein
Religion meier could bind them in one tether,
But politics have brought these saints together,
And knit them, not by Christian love of others
But Christian hatred Of their Southern brothers
Immediately thereafter there appeared in one
of our State papers the following response, and
one which is quite pertinent to the epigram:
Another wonder comes of this Nebraska bill
a miracle that hath, with us, been oft enacted;
play Of toadies to their masters will
And full submission made to all exncted.
Three thousand dOughfaced men Of Northern soil
Now read the roll-ca and for aid are suing
TO help them gather up the wreck and spoil
vi that which comes of Northern wreck and ruin.
These are not urged by bit REIN cen by halter
But are by save-ash driven where'er they chance
to falter.
Democracy could ne'er bind them in any 'tether''-
The "loaves and fishes only keep these honest
souls together;
By loayes seduced-on fishes fed
by Slavery cajoled, and by their masters led
They fain would spread their net and with the ready
pen
Teach simple folk their subtleties--and then,
When out Of wit, Of wisdom, or of facts,
They give, instead, an erigram from Sake
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

OLD AsCUTNEY MOUNTAIN to-day, Mon
day, is enveloped in the smoke Of an extensive
conhagration. The fire has been raging on
three sides of the mountain for several days.
burning over large and valuable TRACTS of tim
Der land. At night the fires loom up luridly
and the atmosphere is redolent Of the fumes Of
burning forests. The fire originated in the
careless stupidity OF two young men, who dis
covered a swarm of bees in hollow tree, and
proceeded to smoke them out. Having secured
the bees and honey, they left the tree burning.
and went off with their plumber. The fire has
consumed fifty cords of seasoned wood for one
man, besides an smmense amount Of standing
timber.-Cluemoa, NJ H. Eagle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

Movements are on foot to raise money for
the family of Mr.. Mann. The sum of $4,000
is raised, or will be. A sum as large as that, at
the very least, is due to the family by the State
of Massachusetts When we say it is due, we
do not mean in any sentimental sense, but as a
mere dollar and cents matter. lie was Secre-
tary of the Board of Education for eleven years.
for which he received 81 900! We do rot ex-
aggerate when we say, that in the same time
and rs lawyer and business man, Mr.. Mann
could have made one hundred thousand dollars.
II our Legislature were to pay his family what
the State owed him, they would be placed in
circumstances approaching to opulence. To pay
the family $4,000 ought to be done by the
State at the extra session of the Legislature, in
September. Were We member Of that body
we should no more hesitate about voting the
money necessary to pay such a debt than we
should hesitate to woe the annual appropriation
for the payment of the interest of the State
debt. 1t would not be an act of generosity,
but one of simple justice, to meet promptly an
obligation that is due. A rich community has
no more right gratuitously to use good mans
time and talents than it has thus to use brave
mans blood oston Trdreller.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

DEATH OF Col. TowNsLEY.-In our obituary col
umn may be found notice of the death Of one who
was, for many years, Of the most prominent ciii
Of Brattleboro, and leading man in the county
and State. Cot. TowNsLEY was native Of Wal
pole, n II. In early life he entered store in
Chesterfield, n. H., in which he became partner
about the time he was IL lie afterwards kept pub
lie house in Newlane, from which place he removed
to Templeton, Mnss. where he won an extended
reputation landlord. In 1885, he came to Bnttle-
boro and engaged in The mercantile business with the
late GARDNER &. HALL. under the firm Of HALL &
rowNsLEY About ten years thereafter Mr.. HALL
retired and the business continued in the Of
TowNsIrY & Sons In 1866, Col. TowNsLEY re-
moved to st. Louis, where he again engaged in
managing public house nearly to the time Of his
dcccase. In the local ANA general politics Of Yer
mont Col TowNsrEY Played mn important part He
represented Dratlcboro in the General Assembly, was
a Senator from Windham County, member Of at
least one Constitutional Convention, and had been
Presidential elector. In 1sis, he within very
few votes Of receiving the nomination for Congress
from the congressional district Of which this county
formed portion and was only unsuccessful by the
selection of third candidate. The later years Of his
life were somewhat couded by unsuccessful business
transactions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

DANGEROUS SPORT Obadiah Jennings Wise,
editor of the Richmond Inquirer and a son of
the "Finished Letter Writer" fought a duel
two or three weeks since with Mr. Ayett, editor
dd interim Of the Richmond Examiner, but, as
it happened, neither party was hart. A few
days since Wise fought another duel with Rob
crt Ould of the Examiner, in which no blood
was shed. Obadiah will have TO discontinue
this sport, for it is not to be expected that he
can continue to practice it once fortnight a
long time without accident.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

BIRDS AND THE HoNEYMooN.-Rev.H Henry
Ward Beechcr, in one OF his recent letters to the
independent says;
1T may be of some comfort to YOU to know
that birds are nearly through their song season.
1t is only in maidenhood and marriage that they
sing. Like many other pretty creatures upon
whose musical education great pains have been
bestowed. birds after they go to housekeeping
and have children to bring up, forget TO play
much and quite neglect all their accomplish
ments. The dear little sparrow-the song spar
rows an exception; This little homcly bird
sing, islt through the year, in green iedi, yell
low leaf, and seer leaf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

SUNDAY School PIoNIC.--The Sunday Schools Of
Che Universalst and Unitarian Societies in this village
united in n very pleasant Picnic on Thursday Of last
week. II was held in the Grove on Mr. g. II. Clark's
land near the "Fair Ground" Though rather an i'm
promptu affair 1t was real success. The day was
serene and beautiful the Grove handsome and lovely
and all were merry and joyful. The children and
the young people, and the "Old Folks" entered into
the spirit Of the occasion with hearty good will
And in various wnys,-sone in swinging, some in
pitching quoits some in jumping, some in playing
ball. some in flying kites, some in dancing, and some
in seeing the rest play,all seemed to have "a real
good time"
The occasion cnvened by animating and feet
stirring music by "The Band" The table was well
supplied.by the bounties Of Providence; Of which all
partook with thankful hearts and keen appetitcs
while the sparkling waters "qucnchcd the thirsty
souls" The clergymen of the two societies were on
the ground, and seemed to enjoy and help on the
sports of the children in the spirit of Him who "took
little children into His arms and blessed them"
For short time the sports interrupted to lis
ten to appropriate and interesting address by Hon
Richard Warren Of New York, who is spending few
weeks at the Wcssehnft Water Cure. Mr. Warren
has for II long time been connected with Sunday
Schools and is interested in everything pertaining to
the happiness and welfare Of the young, and had
pleasant words and good counscls for both old and
young. TO us it seemed that such n gathering of
parents and children, teachers and pupils, ministers
and people in Goods first temple" for social inter
course friendly salutations innocent and improving
recreations well calculated to deepen in the heart
that love of God and of man, which is the essence of
all true religion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

NEW GIFTS TO AMHERST CoLLEGE.-At the
Commencement of Amherst College recently,
it was announced that Samuel Hitchcock Of
Brimfeld, who gave $4,000 few years ago,
now offers a similar sum, to be devoted to schol-
arships Another, but as yet unknown bene-
factor, gives $1,000 more. These, with the
$500 for the gymnasium, will make $40 800
toward the S2j0O0 required by the State grant.
Mr. Hitchcock, who thus duplicates his original
gift to the College, is the richest man in Hamp-
den county, probably in Western Massachusetts,,
yet is hardly known out of his own town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

SUDDEN DEATH.--Sylvester Bracket of Green
River, VT, died very suddenly on Tuesday of last
week. he started from home in the morning, in his
member of our family and had been home on short
visit, to Greenfield. When about four or five miles
from home, he complained of sndden and violent pain
in his breast and stopped at Mr. Shepardson's to OBJ
tain relief. Some camphor and wafer was given him,
and after few minutes obtaining relief, he con-
cluded to return home He started and had gone but
thirty or forty rods when he told his daughter he felt
worse and she must drive. She took the reins when
he dropped his head upon her shoulder and immed-
ately expired. The shrieks Of his daughter attracted
some persons near who hurried to him. but found life
extinct. He was very worthy man, paper maker,
and well known to many Of our citizens. He Is sup
posed to have died from disease of the heart His
age was 6l.-GrsenftM Gazette.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

THE "EAGIET" Boar CLuB.-We noticed n week
or two since the adven; Of the "Euroka," beautiful
fuur-oared boat, fresh with the laurels of her single
race New London, Ct, and wished her young own
ers here all manner of success in their audabe un-
dertaking. Since then VIC have at evening, caught
from the river bank, many rimpses of her fine pro-
portions and graceful outlines pulled manly by her
young crew, and to unpractised landsmnn's eve,
gliding up and down river opposite the village,
she seemed the airest of navy. The organization
halls from under the appropriate colors Of the "Eaget
Boat Club" and its officers, viz: Edwin Allen, Presi-
dent; Isaac Newman Secretary and Treasurer; Frank
Wells, Cockswan; Dennie W. farr, Assistant Cock
swain ASSURE Us that the members possess good
judgment rs well as strong arms.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

THE DRorGHr is terribly severe throughout
the northern portions of New England. The
fields look as If fire had run over them. The
hay crop is short and the feed in the pastures
is shorter. Corn leaves are rolled up and crisp
ed, which with the aid Of the June frosts will
make a failure of that crop The streams are
lower than they have been before for several
years. If the liquor law is not repealed or
modified we fear water will become quite scarce
in some sections.
P. s. A fine rain has SO replenished the
earth that there will be water enough for pres
ent use.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

Exhibition Ball. The class under the instruction Of
Mr.. V. GANsoN, will give Entertainment the Town
Hall on Tuesday evening" August 30th, commencing
O'clock to which they invite their friends and the public
Dancing by the Company from 81 O'Clock, when the
"FLoWER DANCE' will be performed by as young Ladies'
and Misses occupying half hour after which the compa
ny take th, floor for the remainder of the evening.
Tickets for Gentleman GENTLEMAN and Lady so Cts;
Ladies, 90 Cents; Gallery, % Cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

THE SLAVE TRADE.--Since the disastrous Ito
the democracy result OF the Texas election the
administration has come to the conclusion that
more extensive and efficient measures must be
adopted for the suppression of the Slave Trade.
The presidential election is approaching and
Houston and Douglas have declared against
this Internal traffic. Accordingly the squadron
on the African Coast is to be materially aug
mcnted, and among the vessels to be sent there
are to be several small steamers suitable for
navigating waters too shallow for those ordina-
rily engaged in the service. There will be a
force of one hundred and sixteen guns on the
Slave Coast, which is double the number re-
quired under the treaties with Great Britain
An efficient naval force is also to be maintained
on our own Coast, for the purpose of capturing
any slavers which may succeed in eluding the
vigilance of the vessels of the African squadron.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

Lansing Stout, democrat, is declared elected by
q majority of as. Never mind we enjoyed
ourselves in growing over the election of LOGAN
last week, and il our democratic friends are
disposed to return the compliment, now's their
time. OF one thing we are tolerably certain !:
voting is of comparatively little Importance
when Offset by democratic counting. 1t is said
that Figures wont lei" but there are many
times when they don't tell the truth. 1t is
something, after all, to reduce the democratic
majority from over 1900 down to IS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

VERMONT STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
The official record of the proceedings of the
annual meeting of this body, recently held at
Burlington, will be found in another column
From more extended notices of the exercises in
the Burlington papers we judge that the meet
ing was marked success. Over 400 persons
entered their names on the roll of membership,
260 of whom report themselves as teachers
Much of the credit of this enthusiastic gather
ing is due to J. S. ADAMS, Esq, the able and
accomplished Secretary of the Board of Edu-
cation. In his selection for that important of
the right man was put in the right place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

CHALLESGE.-MT. Editor: In an article in your
issue of the goth, appears paragraph which seems
to have very distant aluson to the fact Of the rcn
tive time made by the two boat clubs between this
place and Col Whites in Putney Long winded
controversies are both unpleasant and Improbable
therefore to the point:
The "Wantastiquet" Boat Club will deposit $500 to
match a like deposit from the members Of "Swift
Water Club for which sums the two boats shall row
from the North side Of Connecticut River Bridge ut
Bintteboro, both starting at the same time, and the
club landing ut Bellows Fails village first shall have the
$500, each boat to carry crew OF oarsmen and a
cockswain TO be selected from the present numbers Of
the two cubs the money to be deposited in the hands
Of Hon +. Holbrook within ten DAYS from the date
Of This and the rowing to take place within fifteen
days, the time to be designated by a committee OF
three from each club. In of the failure of either
club to comply with the regulations the money TO be
forfeited to the club that does appear.
WANrAsTIQUET.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

u-Noiices Of religious temperance and social meet
ina, TO be held his County, dndobtudry notices beyond
hs usual nnouncement cH be charged four cents per
line for each insertion. But no notice 'rR be inherited
for less than 25 cents.
ITAH communications must Ds accorpdniedJy a re
sponsibie name 10 secure notice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

FIREs.-Snce the burning of the Massachu-
sets Farm School at Westboro several destruc-
Hospital was set fire to in the ventlator on
Sunday morning and injured to the amount of
$4,000 to $4,000. About the same time a
ship with her freight near Chelsea was so burn
ed that she was scuttled to save her, causing
loss Of Slj0,000.-A terrible conAagration oc-
CURED at New Bedford on Wednesday, destroy
ing twenty-five buildings and property to the
amount of $2j0,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

JEFFERSON TERRIToRY.-The Pixies Peak
crs are taking measures to secure from Con-
gress, at the next session, an organization for
the Territory Of Jefferson, in accordance, we
suppose with the bill for that purpose reported
by Mr. Stephens last winter. An additional
reason for this action is found in the omission
of the western part of Kansas from the area of
the State, as its limits are fixed by the Wyan.
dotte constitution. OF all the proposed terri
torial organizations this has the most substan-
tial merits. The population of the Pixies Peak
region is undoubtedly greater than that of Ari-
IONA, Nevada, or Dacotah, and its prospects of
speedily becoming prosperous State are Ger.
tainly equally as good. So long, however, as
so many and diverse views prevail among the
members of the dominant party, relative to the
powers, rights, duties and obligations of the
people of these embryotic commonwealth, we
have no desire to see territories prematurely
organized to be the constant subjects of agita-
ton and controversy for the whole country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

THE BIG GuS.-Major THORNTON, Captain May
NADIER and Lieut. BALoH, MI of the United States
Army, arrived in this village Wednesday evening
The next day they proceeded to Vernon to inspect
the revolving cannon recently manufactured by ]. +
BURROWS and others, and to test its capacities. At
the time of going to press had not learned what
progress they had made in their examination.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27
6 PECIAL NOT &c Z S.

Republican Caucus. Ti- Republican voters Of
Westminster hereby notified to the TowS HAIL.
in WESTMINSTER wEsT, on THURSDAY SEPTEMBER lsr, at
o'clock p NJ, to nominate suitable candidates for Represents
tive to the Legislature and Justices Of the Peace
II. G00DUE, Town Committee.
Westminster, Aug 22d, 1s5e.-lwS4
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

of Education, and accompanied the presentation
with a neat speech
Mr.. Adams replied, feeingly and appropri-
ately.
Listened to a valedictory address from J. s..
Adams t
After singing, and the benediction by Rev J..
X. Converse, the Association adjourned to meet
next year at st. Johnsbury.
CALVIN PEAsE, President.
G I Etrrnrr Goo
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27
Books with Gifts

HONESTY Is rHs Best PoLicY.-DoNr DECEIVED
LONGER We (the orgnaIurs q the Gin Book Buslness)
will send our large Catalogues in book form, postage
paid, tn any address. ALBEIT COLBY & co.
3m2o No. 20 Washington ST., Boston, Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

Salt Rheusn Cnrcd or Money Refunded.
No Iumbug Call for the wAUREGAN REMEDY, price
IS cents per box, at l. N THORN, JOSEPH CLARK,
TYLER THOMPSON BrattebOro and st Druggists every
whcre.-5m-22
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

cOUcHs, CcLDs, BRONCHITIS, AsrHHA, cKorr, wHoorHo
couGm, DISEASES THROAT LUNGS and PULMONARY
AFFECTIONS Of the type quickly cured by that
long tried and faithful remedy,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

CHESHIRE COUNTY FAIR will be held at Keene on
the 9th and 2sth of September, and it will be well
worthy the attention of agriculturists. No better
neat stock is raised in New England than the farmers
Of that county can exhibit
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

NEW FIorR.-- Our merchants are in the receipt of
some fine brands of Flour made from new wheat
FRosr GooDnuE, L. Crosby, and EAYHs u S1L-
VEINS have all some very excellent brands, but the
latter firm claim that theirs is hne the best in the
morket. We are not competent judges to decide this
point, but as flour is comparatively quite cheap
recommend friends TO read the advertisements
carefully and then examine for themselves
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

A REPRESENTATIVE DEMocRAT.--JoHN G.
SAKE, when nominated by the democrats for
governor, facetiously referred the people to his
first annual message" for full exposition of his
political sentiments. So far as we can Judge of
hisprcsentp political convictions they are substan-
TALLY embodied in his famous epigram of 1854
upon the Kansas Protest of the 5000 clergymen
of New England, and which we here re- produce :
THE NEBRASKA BILL.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

WM. +. French accidentally shot while out
with several other young men, Marlboro Pond last
Sunday. In attempting to raise double-barelled
gun from the boat to shoot mn eel, the gun was dis
CHARGED, the shot carrying away part Of his thumb
''"' ~ -----i- - 'l---- H.. i- ,-.
and abdomen. He was Immediately taken ashore and
carried to his residence litter, where he at
tended by Or. Warren of this village. 1t is believed
that his wounds will not prove dangerous.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

Coon Nsws.-Thc trustees Of the first mortgage
bods of the Vernon, Valley Railroad have declared a
dividend OF 80 per cent ON the interest coupons Of
October, 1866, payable and after the Goth inst
Those who the fortunate holders of these bonds
will gladly learn that Of their hope is to be no
longer deferred.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.

Fon GOVERNOR, INLAND HALL, Of Bennington
FoR herr. Gov. BURNHAM MARTIN, Of Chelsea.
FoR TREASURER, HENRY NJ. BATES, Of Northneld
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

OREGoN.-This new State is MT so much Re
publican as she was. The "amended returns"
are in, the official count has been made, and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

Hon. Daniel Needham, of Hartford gave an
address on Teaching as profession, for which
the association passed a vote of thanks.
Mr. Winslow, of Pittsford, in behalf of the
Vermont "School Ma'ams," presented in neat
speech, heavy gold watch chain, to j. S. Adj
ans, Esq, Sec. Of the Board of Education, to
which Mr.. Adams made hearty response.
Adj. to s l-2 Thursday, A. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-27

An OLD SoLDIER.-There is living in the town Of
Strat,on An old revolutionary soldier aged lo4 years
who was one of the capors of Gen Prescott. He was
at the battle of New London, badly wounded,
and he remained in the army till the close Of the
in 1885, and yet this soldier has received pen
sion.