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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20

The FINISHED LETTER WRlTER-Goyernor
Wisc's epistolary powers are we'll known
throughout the country, for they have long
made his enemies weary and his friends afraid
His ordinary letters are longer than modern
Presidents message, while his a1orc elaborate
communications to his dear personal and po-
ltical friends extend to from thirty to forty col
umns Of solid minion matter. For wonder
the governor has written a half column letter.
but events are likely to prove that it would
have been better if he had amplifed its con-
tents into his usual epistolary size for then but
few would have read and fewer have rcmem-
bcred it.
In this short communication is condensed the
essence of large amount of political rascaity.
1t contains his "ways and means for electing,
in whole or in part, delegation fron, the State
of New York that shall do his bidding in the
Charleston convention. This communication
it is but justice to the governor to say, was
written for the private eye of one b. Donnclly,
but as i'll luck would have it he showed it to
one friend and that friend to another until a
copy was taken and given to the world through
the medium of the New York Herald The
friends of the governor when they saw it in
print denied its genuineness, but the world has
now the authority of "his excellency' that i.
was his own proper production. He not only
ycrifcs but justifes the statements therein con-
tanned. This letter has so inccnsed the demo-
Gratis of New York that they seem quite likely
to forget their old quarrels and unite against
WISE The gallant but errantc Virginian has
long been known by the sobriquet of THE
Complete Letter Writer; !" he will hereafter be
spoken of as "The Finished Letter Writer"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20
TIE NEXT house OF REPRESENTA- 1VEi

TIE NEXT House OF REPRESENTA- IVES
The political composition Of the next House
Of Representatives is so far settled by the re-
cent elections as to determine the fact that the
democrats will not have majority, and that
the Republicans wM have plurality in that
body After tneir great losses in the Northern
States last fall, the democrats contended that
by gaining one member in Connecticut and an
other in New Hampshire, and carrying every
Southern District, they should be able to con-
troll the House. Instead of making these con-
templated gains in New England they lost their
only two members in the Connecticut election
and more recently at the South they have done
even worse. In Kentucky the last delegation
was composed of democrats to opposition;
the present delegation stands democrats to S
opposition. In Tennessee, instead of demo-
Gratis to opposition a, in the last Congress,
the democrats can count only 2 members while
the opposition will have s. North Carolina,
also, sends 4 opposition to democrats, while
in the last Congress there were but 2 opposi-
ton to democrats. However the remaining
elections will result it is impossible for the dem
ocrats to retain the control of the House.
After conceding the 4 democrats elected in
Illinois on the Douglas platform to the admin
istration democracy the next House of Repre-
sentatives will stand, so far as the elections al
ready held indicate, as follows:
Rep. AID. N. Am. S. Am. Dem.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20
LOCAL INTELLTGEN CE

THE lIor.-A complimentary Hop was given to the
visitors in village, by those of our oi-
who have been recipients Of similar courtesics Mt
the hands of the proprctors of the Water Cure Etab
lishments and their guests, Mt the Town Hall Tues
day evening. We are quite certain that our own poo-
pie enjoyed this entertainment to the highest degree,
and we have the pleasure of believing that it was
well received by those present guests. The mutual
cvlitcs and courtcsies thus intcrchangcd serve to
extend the inducements for strangers to make Brat
tlcboro n temporary residence, and to increase tho
pleasure derived from their society.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20

The PRICE ASKED BY KANSAS FOR JOINING
THE STATEs.-The following are the modest de-
mands that Kansas makes Of the general gov
eminent in its application for admission to the
Union 4 100000 acres of land for railroads
and internal improvements, 10000 acres for the
improvement of the Kansas river, all the swamp
lands and 100000 acres, besides, for the benefit
of common schools, 100000 acres for payment
of losses sustained on both sides in civil commo-
tons. " sections of land for University, ~
for charitable and benevolent institutions, SO for
public buildings, all the salt springs and mines,
and five per cent of the proceeds of the sales
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20

IMIoRTANr SALE or REAL EsTArE.-Wc arc in
formed that the heirs of the late James Frost Of this
village have sold lot of land situated at the upper
end of High and Green streets and extending back to
Elliot street, to Mr. Buckner Of New Orleans, for the
sum Of $3.50. This situation is one of the most
commanding and beautiful building lots in the village
and we understand that the purchaser intends erect
ing thereon summer residence for his son-n-law, Mr.
]. b. Eustis of New Orleans to be completed for oc-
cupation by next June. The fufmcnt Of this de-
sign will greatly add to the attractions Of that portion
of our village and materially contribute to the gene
raj prosperity of the place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20
CTATE OF VERMONT, The Hon. Probat

STATE OF VERMONT, The Hon. Probate
kCD,riet Of WsstinsterSS Court for the Dstric, Of
Westminster: To all persons interested in the Estate o
HENRY HOWARD late Of Townsheni in said District de-
ceased, Greeting'
Whereas, JOHN s. FULLERTON, one Of the Admirsra-
tors upon the Estate aforesaid, has made his application
writing to said Court setting forth that the personal
Of said deceased not suen pay the debts charg
Of administration, and that there viii be bal
AMI above the personal property II about 400 hath
prayed for license tn sell all the Real Estate Of said deceased
subject to the widows dover
Therefore, you hereby notified that said Court will hear
md decide said application the office the Judge
said Court In Townshend aforesaid the sth day Sep
tember 1853, at two O'clock In the forenoon.
Townshend, August II, 1850
81 u. W. DIAN, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20

Nixon & Co.'S MAMMOTH CIHcus.--It gives Us
much pleasure TO lay before readers this week the
announcement of Nixon & Co.'S Mammoth Circus
Many of the gentlemen whose names are there an
nounced rs performers us well propretors OF this
establishment were connected with the celebrated
Hippodronc, the performances of which will be re-
membered by those Of our citizens who visited tho
Crystal Palace Mt New York, in 1853. From those OF
our exchanges whose editors have had opportunities
of witnessing this exhibition the present season. we
learn that its performances received with unusual
favor. The Boston Daily Adrertiser, journal whose
opinions are always reliable, says:-
"The company is certainly one of the best which
We have ever seen and the performances marked
by an agreeable variety which relieved them from
monotony: The supply Of clowns is unusually large,
and their Jokes are comparatively new and good. We
neither heard anything vulgar obscene and
this we could never say of any circus company or
clowns before. This fact will DOUBTLESS encourage
many to go whom the traditional vulgarity Of such
exhibitions generally keeps away. The manager is
certainly deserving of great credit for his careful at
tenon to the moral side of his exhibition The gym
nastic feats last evening constituted Of the most
attractive features and were truly wonderful. The
educated bull and the trained dog astonshed every
body by their dociity and every part of the perform
ance was well received We can honestly recon-
mend this circus to the patronage of the public"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20
COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE.

"E, THE SUBSCRIBERS, BEING d.
w " appointed by the Hon. Probate Court for The Dis
rct n Westminster Commissioners to receive examine and
ADJUST all claims and demands Of all persons against
tate Of JOSEPH SHEPARD, late Of jamaica in said Dis
rct deceas'd and also all claims aud demands exhibited in
offset thereto; and six months from the third day August
inst, being allowed by said Court for that purpose
therefore hereby give notice. that will attend the bust
ness Of said appointments at the house Of said DECEASED
in jamaica, in said District, the second Wednesdays Of
eptrmher and November next from O'clock A. NJ. until
O'Clock, Z. NJ, each Of said days.
WILLIAM L. WATERMAN,
NATHAN s. HOWARD, Commissioners.
8. I, r. CnESEY, Administrator.
August 18th, A. d. lS6o.-33
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20
From GES. A. C. DODGE, our Minister to Spain.
Worth Reading and Thinking About.

The business OF manufacturing spurious gins and Offering
them beverages, under the tides,
"Medcated has become common that the public are
Justly suspicious OF nearly everything that Is offered under
similar forms, and the trade hal thus been brought
repute 1t has remained for Established in l17S)
supply the pressing popular Ieed inaugurate
In the history OF the trade We that our establish
ed reputaonfounded upon eighty years Of experience
abunlany viniicates our clam to public confidence
therefore offer
"BININGER's OLD LONDON DOCK GIN,n
which especially designed for he MEDICAL aud
the FAMILY and possesses hos intrinsic medicinal proper
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20

WISDHAM CoUSTr MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE.
CoMrANY-We learn that this company has not met
with any losses since the LIST of October Inst. An as
sessment is now laid to pay up the losses incurred by
the great fire at Waterbury last fall, and when these
are settled the company will be on good footing. 1t
probable that property so far distant to be beyond
the reach of supervision will not be insured in the
company hereafter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20

Dir. MORT REsIGNING TIE PRESIDENCY or
UNIoN CoILHGE.-Presiden Mott, of Union
College, is reported as having submitted his res
ignation to the board Of Trustees. 1t is sup
posed that it will not be accepted but that the
President will remain nominolly at the head Of
the renowned scat of learning over which he
has presided for more than half century.
During that time he has seen "hs children RI
sing to cminence in all the walks OF life. On
the bench, at the bar, and in tho pulpit in the
editors chair and in the mandatory, there are
many distinguished men who look with filinl re-
gard on their venerable teacher. Much of the
active practical talent in this State has been
trained by DIR. Mott, and he has seen Bishops,
Cabinet Officers, Senator's Judges ard Legisla-
tors. and Presidents and Professors Of Colleges,
coming up to the annual festival at Schenectady,
acknowledging with respect and reverence his
influence over their liyeS.-!Syrdc,@e Standard,
Aug. -.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20

SABBATH SERvIcEs.-Last Sabbath, Rev Charles
Spear and Lady delivered addresses in the Methodist
and Unversalist Churches on Prison Reform They
spoke of the necessity of building up Reformatory
institutions for juvenile denquents, and of Asylums
for the incbra;e The subjects presented in an
interesting manner, and deeply imbued with
religious spirit.
Mr.. Spear and Lady leave here route for Montreal
to visit the English Prisons and to give Addresses
Reform-Schools. very urgent request for inforna-
ton on Prisons and Criminal Codes has been sent
from England, which they will answer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20

close of the County Institute Musical Convention at
Kccnc, thus aTording ample time and opportunity to
attend both.-The new iron bridge at Winchester Is
finished we understand, and assured that it is
most substantial and credablo affair." Cheshire Re
snuLLcnn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20
CrATE OF VERMONT. MAp1noRo s s

~ The Hon. Probate Court for said District.
To all persons interested in the Estate Of AMOS HIATT late
Of Gulfofd, deceased, Greeting.
You hereby notified that this Court will decide upon
the alowa' OF the accounts Of BARNARD LYNDF Exec
uor OF the last will Of said deceased Trustee OF HIRAM
HART and family, the session thereof held at the
Probate Once in Brnttleloro, said District the third
day Of September A. 1859, when and where you may be
heard in the premises, IL you 1T.
80 i. HOLBROoK, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20
DEATHS.

In IInsdale, ". H., Aug 18th Of consumption III 0
residence Of Nelson Richardson, Mr. OLIVER HASTINGS
Of COhoes, n. aged 6s years.
In Drattleloro Aug sth, Mr. CHARLES SMITH, aged 40
In Dummerston, Tuesday, Aug. ?, MARY ELlZABETH,
only child Of Hiram r. Knapp, aged year and months
In Marlboro, July 18th, GEORGE s. CHARTER, aged Il
years and months
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20

THE DRouTn in some of the northern towns in this
county quite severe, and in all portions it is occa-
sionng more or less Inconvenience. The same is true
of Cheshire county. The Keene Republican says,
"Potaoes have been suffering for several days, and
the corn in many places is trolling" badly. In most
of the towns adjacent, wo learn, there have been
showers recently and the earth is not dry it is
in Keene.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20

WINcHEsTER.-A grand musical convention takes
place in this town on the 3oth of the present month,
to continue four days. 1t will be by the pro-
gamme in our advertising columns, that some of the
best musical talent in New England is engaged, and
the lovers of good music are invited to rich FEAST.
The convention comes off some ten days after the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20
S PIE CIAL OTTO + S.

Musical Noticc.-A musical convention Chester
will commence Aug 3d. and continue four days under the
direction of Profs b. y BsKER and f. H. FRosr Boston.
Concerts will he given Thursday and Friday evenings
?5th and 10Th. Railroads carry fare way. All
invited to attend Hos. IL. IL. HENRY,
Chairman Of Committee
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20

lloSrsrY Is THs BEsr roIIcr.-DoS'r BR DECEIVED
LoScER We (he orgiuators OF the Gin Book Business
will send large Catalogues in book fprm postage
paid, to any address ALBERT COLBY 4 co.
SIMS No. 20 Washington st.. Boston, Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20

UNEXAMpLED FEcUNDrrY-INnERITEDC CHAR
ACTERisTIc.-On the second instant Mrs. Eunice
Bradley, of Johnson, Marshall county, Ohio,
gave birth to eight children--three boys and
FIVE girls. They arc healthy, and doing well.
The mother was married to Mr.. Thmothy Brad
ley in 1858, and has twice already presented
her husband with twins. lie is said to be proud
of his treasure, and although laborer, refuses
to part with any of them. The three boys have
been christencd after men of note-Joshua r..
Giddings, Elijah Champlin, and James Johnson
who have acknowledged the compliment by
testimonials: Mr.. Gddings with gold medal,
Mr.. Champlin with deed of fifty acres of land,
and Mr.. Johnson with a COW.
The tendency to plural births is hereditary !;
Mrs. Bradley herself being one of triplets, her
father and mother being twin children, and a
grandmother the parent of five pairs of twins.
As hereditary predispositions are apt to become
aggravated, the imagination stands aghast at
the prospective increase of his famiy.-Post.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20

DESTRUCTIVE FIRES AT LAwRENcR.-A fire
at Lawrence (Mass.) on Friday afternoon dcs-
troyed the United States hotel building. the
Central Congregational Church, the new Court
House. and one or two small wooden buildir rs.
At the same time n fire broke out in the Unitar-
an Church, some distance from the hotel, which
was partially consumed. The falling walls Of the
hotel killed three men, named Stanley, printer,
Henry, an auctioneer and Leighton, a wool-sort-
er in the employ of the Washington Mills. The
total less by the fire is estimated at Sl5O000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20

~ Notices Of religious, temperance and social meet
ings to be hedin his COUNTY" dndobit"ary nocc', beyond
ne usual announcement ,oH Be charged four cents per
line for each insertion But no notice 'rH be inserted
for les. than % cents.
nT.iH communications must Do accompanied BY a re
,pcnsi5le namo TO secure notice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20
MARRIAGES.

In Dummerston, Aug sth the residence Of the BRIDES
parents. by the Rev. b. Y. Foster, HORACE N. WILDER
and l.. JANE MILLER, both Of Dummerston.
In Windsor, VI, August sh, by Rev H. II Byngton, Mr..
wM. S. HOUGHroN and Miss BELL NJ. BLOOD, both Of
Putney.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20

on parade as the Green Mountain Morgan
Long may he live 70 wear the honors he has so
nobly won.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20

An IMPORTANT LrssoN,-A young man in this vii
lage was arrested Tuesday evening for tumultuouS
and dsorderly conduct and confined in the lookup.
The next day he was brought before Justice Tyler
and fined Eve dollars and costs. In default of pay
ment he WINS committed to jail The occasion of all
this sin and punishment tho improper use of rum
The course pursued by our authorities may be all
proper. We do not say it is not but, to prevent so
frequent occurrences OF similar breaches of the peace,
would it not be well TO go to The fountain head and
put stop to the promiscous sale of Intoxicating
drinks. The sale of rum to such young man who
has not control his appetite is quite MS criminal
rs the results which follow its drinking. We have n
liquor law on our statute book, and we hnvc among
us men who advocated its passage and were sangune
of its beneficial results
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20

Sait khcum Cured or Money Refunded.
No Iumbug. Call for tn wAUREGAN REMEDY, price
rs cents per box, at /. N. THORN, JOSEPH CLARK,
TYLER THOMSON Bratteboru and at Druggists every
wherc.-3m-22
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20
Established 1TTs)
No 1888 Broadway, New York, Sole Importe
3ni3i

D3-5oo0 AorNTs WANrID-ro soil three new and
unequacd inventions by every family. Ny agents
have cleared $4,000 selling u them. Articles nro
light, cheap, carry and taking. Several
ponas, Silver Medal from American Institute, N. "
patents have been granted for them One patent in Eng
land and one in France Put In stamps, and will
you gratis so pages particulars u the best agency In the
country. EPIIRAIM BROWN, Lowell, Mass.
y-WnrTTESs GoLpEN SALvE is n step by way
Of progress In the Healing Art 1t IL adapted for Sores u-
mors Wounds and every kind Of external inammatory dir
hculty Of whatever name nature beast Made
only by C. WRITTEN, Lowell, Mass % cents per box
The d.counts the trade Sold by druggists "Anont
thyself and be healed"
The Gohen Saipe--1 Great Heating Remedy. VT Ia
with much pleasure the advent Of this
tcle In city, which has met with such signal in
Lowell where is made, that the papers have teemed with
truly marvellous They chronicle where
the life u lady recently savod-a Of broken
breast; another where the life Of child savcdn case
Of chnhng another Of lady whose face much dlspur-
cd by scroulous bumor which brought tn healthy
ton IN few days. also, another Of old who had
his foot for twenty yearscured In few weeks. Our
citizens will not be slow In getting nj its merits aud will hr
aid II the iand.--Boston Herald.
0Y-AGESTs WANTED IN THE STATE to canvass
with the GOLDEN sALvE. Sells rapidly. Can make good
pay. For terms, &c. send stamp.
5m23 C.P WRITTEN, Lowell, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20
NOTICE. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF

the members Of the Windham County Mutual Fire In
suance Company for the choice Of Directors and for the
transaction f any other busintss that may legally
fore sni meeting will be holden the Court House M New
fame, Thursday the 10th day of September next, at
O'Clock T. NJ l.. G. MEAD, Secretary
August 18th, 1898
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20
The Oxysesuted Bitscrs.

manentiy and speedily by using
The Oxyyenuted Bitscrs.
The 'Weekly Novelette," Of Sept. is, says:
Dyspepsia Of the prevailing diseases Of country.
This owing both climate and the almost universal habit
Of eating meals rapidly admit OF proper digestion.
But In spite adverse circumstances this disease
when has become chronic, disappears rapidly by the
Of the Oxygenaed Bitters, which have been found
prove infaibe remedy.
From the Psbiisaer Of widely circulated Magazine
BoSroS, July !, 1858.
MKssRs. W. FowLB Co IL have taken three hotties
from their use have been much troubled with Dyspepsia
for several years. and found nothing that afforded any
lief until used the Bers. most cheerfuly recommend
them to all who afflicted with this troublesome and Stub
born complaint.
JAMES ROBINSON, Of the
"Student and Schoolmate."
From GRS. A. C. DODGE, our Minister to SPAIN
WASHINGTON, n. @. May is.
On. GRo d. GRREs,-Dear Sir.-Thc Originated Biffsrs
with which you kind furnish me, have had
most sautary effect In my troubled with Dys
dies but met with any Iood your Btters
In the enjoyment Of good heaih hope believe
that all who the OIygenated Biters will find them rs
seryiccabe as have found them
With high respect, yDur obi. servant
A. @. DODGE
Prepared by SETH W. FowIE & CO., DosroN, and for
sale by |. N. TmuRS and JosEPI CLARK Brattleboro;
BAKER HEWITT Putneyj N. WILCOX, ". EesfBiinster
JEIEL SWIFT, Wilmington s. +. MILLER Fayftteuiiie;
o. l.. SHERMAN Hhiidmsuiue W. y. IIows Doptr J. q.
lliGGISs, WdrdsJOro', and by deilers everywhere.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20
EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT.

EDUCATlUN AND EMPLOY MENT.
COMER'S COMMERCIAL COLLEGE,
" AVING stood the test of nineteen years
trial in Boston, and been attended 10y upwards Of eight
ousand Students the Principals possess peculiar facilities
for impartng practical instruction in WRITING, BOOK
KEELING, NAVIGATION &c, and for obtaining suitable
employment for their graduates.
Separate Department for LADIES. No Class System.
The annual Catalogue and Circular Of Terms may be had
at the office, I 80 w shingtOn Street, Boston, or
will I've sent request by mail, free
GEURGR n. Conner,
3m33 OLIVER E. LINTON, pRiSciPALs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-20

ties Tonic and Dretc) which belong To An OF II and pt.pv
DIN. II has received the endorsement on aver ss
thousand Physicians for the treatment Of travel brorsy
Nervousness, Kidney aud Bladder Complaints os,rnc,,'
supprcssons, etc, Of the menses &C. sc
Ciorgymen, from their sedentry aud confined habits nc
frequently affected with rgidy u the pulmonary muscles
by which the respiration becomes seriously DISTRACTED Tbs
"Ud London Dock Gn' feaSes the rgdy contributes
prompt relief to the respiratory organs. II invaluable
pepsia.
Put up in quart bottles In nj and dozen each
sd sold by ALL DRUGGISTS ASD Tuws AGRSrs
A N. BfN1NGER n CO.
Established ITTsO
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TO DYSPEPTICS

And all who suffer the which this disease incs in
form another of ITS many phases yourselves per-
mAnenty and speedily by using