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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-04

was chosen by each county TO report list OF
candidates for State officers, and Electors at
large, and a committee on resolutions appointed,
of which Charles Reed of Montpelier was
chairman. Addresses were then made by b..
II. Smallcy of st. Adams, Hon. Stephen Thorn
as of Fairlee and c. n. Davenport, Esq, of
Wilmington, after which an adjournment took
place.
In the afternoon Philip G. Tucker, the YER
gennes Postmaster, addressed the convention at
some length in vindicaion of his right to think
and act according to the dictates of his own
conscience, notwithstanding his official position.
DIR. Chaplin from the committee on nominations
submitted report, as follows:
For governor JonN g. SAKE; for lieutenant
governor, Stephen Thomas; for treasurer, James
+. Thurston; Electors at large, |. b. Bowdish,
Paul Dillingham;; State committee, Alfred
Keith of Sheldon, George Washburn of Spring
field Nelson Rand of Crattsbury, John Cain
of Rutland, =. Il. Folhnsby Of Maidstone;
which report was accepted and the nominations
therein confirmed.
Mr. SAKE accepted the nomination in a neat
and appropriate speech. Mr.. Dillingham; also
addressed the convention in an eloquent and
effective manner. II. b. Smith of Milton, for
the committee on Resolutions, reported the
following:
Resoired, Tint it is with pleasure that we see in
scribed upon the Democratic banner the names OF
Stephen a. Douglas and Ilcrsclcl Y. Johnson rs the
regular candidates Of the National Democracy for the
at and Aig. pt Az fp
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-04

We have examined the papers with diligence
in order to discover over what extent of country
the Meteor of the Goth of July was seen. As
far as we can learn it was not seen through
much more than ten degrees of ATTITUDES or
say about seven hundred miles. This would
make the height of the meteor above the earths
surface about sixteen miles.
From west to east it was seen over much
wider distance, because it travelled in that di-
rection.
If this meteor were small mass Of matter
travelling about the Sun, with the velocity
which it was perceived to possess, it could not
come so near the earth without either falling to
its surface. or revolving around it as a satellite
Probably no substance could be launched
through our atmosphere at the rate which the
meteor moved (seven hundred miles in few
seconds) during so long period of time; be-
cause, the resistance is equal to the square OF
the velocity, this resistance would be sufficient
to stop its course.
That the meteor was in fact far within the outer
limits of our atmosphere is very probable from
the trail of light which it left behind, for if il
were of comet nature, the trail would natural
ly stream away in a direction outwards from,
the sun and not backwards from the body.
If this meteor was seen through wider
space of latitude than we have allowed, then il
must have been higher than sixteen miles; but
still it may have been within our atmosphere
And, indeed, there is no apparent reason why
the object should break in pieces unless it die
meet with the resistance which the atmosphere
would afford. Nor can it be perceived other
wise why it should be luminous.
The probability is that it was a ball of cleo
trcity, in no ways differing from small spark,
of electricity except in size and space of action
and that it proceeded from the NORTHUMBERLAND
TO the South-castward, in which direction al
electrical current had already been previousl,
suspected. ]. w.P.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-04
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION
THE RECONCILIATION OF MR.. NOR.
RIliI.

The Hon. Justin S. Morrill, was unanimous
" rc-nominatcd by reclamation, as the republi-
can candidate from the 2nd Congressional Dis
trct of Vermont, on Wednesday, notwithstand-
ing his often repeated declaration that he should
not again be candidate, and his publicly an
nounced Withdrawal from the canvass. We
say that Mr.. Morrill, was re-nominatcd unani-
mously; while this is true to the letter it is
equally true that there were many men present
who desired to support other candidates. BE-
lievine the assurances and determination of
Mr.. Morrill, to be irrevocable they had more OF
less actively enlisted in the work of securing
some suitable candidate as his successor, a po-
stion in which neither the candidates nor them
selves would have been found had it been sup
supposed that Mr. Morrill, could have been
Thus much we are compelled TO say in justiti-
cation of the position in which some Of Mr..
Morrill's best friends were placed at the con-
ycntion.
The denomination of Mr.. Morrill, is just
and fitting tribute to his Jealous and faithful
services during the five years he has already
occupied a scat in our national councils. By
his industry and ability he has won for himself
national reputation, and contributed his full
share to the advancement Of republican princi-
pies. Ills experience will make him Il valuable
member of the House OF Representatives which
is to assist in the Inauguration of a republican
administration of the government, and will
contribute materially to the permanent success
Of the party. Under these circumstances it is
wise and fit that he should be returned, and in
common with numbers of republicans in all
parts Of the country, we trust the day is far dis
tant when his services will be dispensed with.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-04

THE WOODSTOCK STANDARD.-We learn
from the last number of the Standard that
WILBUR p DAVIS, Esq, its able and wcll-known
editor, has dissolved his connection with that
journal. This step on the part of Mr. Davis is a
matter of sincere regret to us and, we doubt
not, to his brethren of the press in the State.
Under his management the Standard has been
an able, courteous and very interesting journal
We have always read it with pleasure, and we
sincerely trust that we shall soon again number
its late editor among the fraternity. The STAN
dai'd is to remain in the hands of Luther O.
Greene, the former associate Of Mr.. Davis, and
we presume no pains will be spared to keep up
it's present high reputation. We wish all par
ties success.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-04

y HAIRS DIFFERENCE.-The is hardly a
hairs difference now in Virginia between the
old Cavalier and some of the specimens of the
African race. 1t requires microscopic exam
nation Of the hair to tell the difference. Driven
from the skin the scat of aristocratic distinc-
ton, the politician is now forced to look to the
hair for those minute shades of difference which
determine persons value and standing South
Carolina politicians will become as curious about
the hair one of these days, perhaps, as Damocles
must have been about that particular hair which
suspended a certain sword.
When Mr. Keitt feels delirious again. we
would recommend to him, by the way of diver
sion, to resort to the use of the MICROSCOPIC
He may find Cavaliers enough with an cllip,ical
right section of the hair to terrify FREEDOM SO
that she will forget to shrek when she falls
EX-President Pierce too, might take look
through the microscope. 1t might serve to
scothe the great fears which he entertains for
the safety of the country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-04

REsIGNATION.-rhe Hon. Lemuel Shaw has
fesigded his office as Chief Justice of the SUI
preme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, po-
siton in which he was placed by Gov. Lincoln
in 1880, and one which he has adorned by emi-
ncnt ability, unquestioned integrity, unsullied
purity, and service of thirty years. Having
arrived to the great age of fourscore years with
no abatement of his mental powers and with
but little apparent loss Of physical vigor. he
retires from further public service to the serene
enjoyment of private life. His name will oc-
cupy conspicuous place wherever juridcal
literature spreads and as long as it shall live
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-04

ARREST or ALLEGED COUNrERFETrFRs.-
An EXTRAORDINARY SToRY.-lhe Cleveland
Rdindedier announces the arrest of several
parties charged with CONTRIBUTING at Burton
Ohio, among them man named JESSE BooRN
OF whom it gives the following strange history
Some forty years ago Il cold blooded murder
was perpetrated in the State ofNermont. The
murdered man was a brother-in-law of BOORN
named COOLEY, and circumstances pointed &c
BooRN and his brother as the guilty PARTIES
They were tried, convicted, and sentenced ia
be hung. The execution day came and large
crowds poured into the village to see the muir
derers hung. They assembled the scafiold and
the moose was placed around their necks when
the supposed dead man appeared in the crowd
The BoORNs were set free, just as they reached
deaths door, and Immediately fled the State
JESSE BooRN, now nearly 10 years old, con-
iessed to MIR. llACKErr Of Burton, that he and
his brother did murder COBIEY, the person
who appeared before the gallows being a mar
from New Jersey, who bore striking resem-
blance to the deceased, and who was expressly
hired to play the vllainous part. The affair
created great excitement at the time through
out New England, and lawy ers retained for the
defence in desperate murder cases have ever
since quoted the lioorn case for the benefit OF
their clients.
1t is beleiyed-indeed BooRN confessed as
much-that the hardened wretch purposed to
still further steep his hands in blood by MUIR
dering Mr.. DooLITTLE of Burton, who has
money which the gang have long lusted for.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-04
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION

The Douglas democracy assembled in State
Convention, at Montpelier, on Thursday of last
week. Paul Dillingham;, of Waterbury, was
elected President, with one vice president from
each county, Or. Char Chaplin for Windham
County, and L. NJ. Smaley of Burlington, and
Jonn Wyman of st. Adams as Secretaries.
A committee equal to the number of Senators
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-04

Early Friday morning, James NJ. Williams,
merchant at Warren. \. H., stepped up to n.
A. Wyatt, and shot him through the heart with
revolver. lie died instantly The cause is
supposed to be trouble about an old debt
Wyatt was young man, and leaves a wife and
one child. Williams has been arrested.
Harrison Sherman, trustee of the town of
Waterford, y. V. while making some improve
ments in a sidewalk, Friday afternoon, was or
dercd to desist by William Nanderwerker and
not complying with the demand the latter shot
him dead. The sidewalk ran on the premises
of Nantlerwerker. The latter was intoxicated,
and has been arrested.
The reports from the Plymouth gold mines
continue very favorable. There are now up
ward of one hundred miners at work. Graves
X Beal obtain from $40 to $50 per day, and
two men named Newbowls, who never before
saw gold mine, have just begun to work, and
make 50 to $40 per day. One day they took
out $50. Gold has been discovered in a brook
on Mr.. Merrs flrm, in the west part of Read
ing and that has now become the center of at
traction.
On Friday morning, July Goth, the Hoe Fac
tory of Messrs Ely X Wilder at St. Johnsbury
was entirely DESTROYED by fire. The loss in
machinery and the building is estimated at ST.
O00-insured for 1900.
The Wide Awakes of Keene had spirited
rally and torchight procession last Friday eve
ming, which brought out the people by thous-
ands After marching the streets they called
upon Thomas w. Edwards, member of Con-
grcss from that district, who made an eloquent
address and reviewed the history of the differ
ent candidates now in the field.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-04

Ex-Governor Hunt of New York, firmly con-
WINGED OF some great danger to the union and
the Country from the South, is making the
~''V"' '''''s "'.S''S - si,a4sitN -
His contortions, in view of his former dignity
of position and character, are truly painful ;-as
much so as If he were trying to hold bull by
the tail. He evidently means to hold the
South to the North if he can; but has it never
occurred to the governor that he had better be
making some efforts to reconcile the Noyth to
the South Is not the governor following out
the prescriptivc habits of our political life for
the last fifty years, rather than meeting the OK
igencies Of the times? The governor flies into
the jaws Of slavery like charmed bird into
the mouth of a black snake.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-04

The editor of Mississippi paper heads one
of his recent articles as follows, viz; "THE
STUPIDITY AND VIRTUE OF THE PRINCE OF
WALES UNDER Discussion" which is a very
proper heading for Mississippij for to be vir-
tuous there is thought to be very stupid.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-04

SIRE your Doctor's BMs-When pr. Wisars Bal
sam Of Wild Cherry will cae coughs, colds, bleeding
ut the lungs, and arrest the fell destroyer Consump-
ton it does more than most physicians do. A
single trial will satisfy the incredulous.
As Il means of removing pain from the body, no
medicine has acquired reputation equal to Per-
ny Davis Pain Killer. The sale of this article l,,
exceeded all belief. But it has real merit and tina. is
suflicent.-Newport Il Covington News.
U. G. II. x T. A.-FoR ALL CASES wnoor1SG
CouCn, Common Coughs, Inflammatory or Common
Sore Throat, often tie orcrunners of Consumption
loss of Voice, and Bronchial Complaints, We ask tic
use of the UNIVERSAL COUGH REMEDY."-
With such perfect freedom may it be used that it
should be the travelling companion of public speak
eFs' and IN every nursery We ask that no restraint
may he placed on its use from infancy to old age, and
with most delicate constitutions All children like it,
For that terror OF all climates, Neuralgia, and for
Rheumatism, Gout, Ac;ut! and Partial Paralysis,
Bowel complaints Tooth and lar ache. Chronic and
Nervous Head ache Spinal Complaints Delirum Ire
mens and that chief of causes Of disease Loss of
Sleep ne the Justly Celebrated "TOLU ANO-
DlNE." the great natural substitute for all prcpnra.
tons Of Opium. In the place Of sweeping declara-
tons iil mean nothing, il our friends will make ours
strong by fair trials being cautious to buy only of
such persons MS cam be relied upon, and calling Us to
ace unit for the first deviation from perfect confidence
or duty, NC shall be glad to wait their decision "Sec
Advertisement and read Pamphlets"
NEW YORK August 81, 1869,
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use Of this admirable preparation Let others try it.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-04

CoMMUNICATIoNs.-We have several COM
munications on hand which are crowded out of
this weeks paper, by the report of the Conven-
ton, and articles 'in hand before their recep-
ton. We will endcavor to do justice to them
next week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-04

A single mill in Winchester n. H., and its
entire contents, owned by Daniel Farmer and
his son, was burned of Friday OF last week.
Loss $1,000, no insurance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-04

WnrINUiIAM AGRICULTURAL society," The sixth
annual Fair Of this enerpr-ing society will be held
Mt Nottingham Center, on the 10th day Of October
nest. The arrangements are such as will beyond
doubt, secure good exhibition David Jlson, Ed,
is President Waters Glc;t, Vice President, and Eli
jan 5. Allen, Secretary The Committee to award
the premiums in the several cla,.e. have been an
nonncel.
, 1860-01-21

from GALWAY Saturday evening, the 7th, arrived
at port this 4. H., at 8 o'clock. The advices are
two full days later than those received by the
anglo Saxon. The news is not specially impor'
The Royal mail steamship Africa sailed on
TIE ~ from Liverpool for New York direct,
with 50 passengers.
Nothing had transpircd relative to the Con-
gress, md it was still uncertain whether it would
assemble.
The retirement or dismissal Of Count Wal
ewski from the French Ministry Of Foreign AZ
falrs attracted more attention than anything
else. IN political way, ia Europe The Eng.
!'shjournalsc construe it as evident that Napoleon
Intends to espouse the Italian cause.
A. De Thouyenal would quit Constant1nople
forthwith to assume the Foreign Ministry.
was rumored that the visit Of Lord Cowley,
The British Ambassador ut the French Court, t0
London, had reference to the settlement Of the
Italian question without the assemblage Of q
European Congress.
Marshal Scsiahon had succeeded Marshal Va
liant as Marshal Of the French Army Of Occu
| patton Of Italy.
The Paris bourse continues depressed. Ths
rentes closed on the 5lh ut G6E. 35c.
/ The Sandman Government had protested
against the enlistment Of Germans By The Papa
Government, aud threatens to send troops int
the legations.
The Prussian peace army is to be reduce,
$4,000 men.
IL is confirmed that Bucki Pasha had succeed
ed kndritli Pacla as Grand yizier Of Turkey.
The mails from bombay Dec. 1oth, aud Mel
bourne Nov. 18th, had arrived.
There had been changes in the ministry bot
in EictoMa and New South Wales.
The Melbourne markets we're depressed. Nj
Graham, q provision contractor, had suspende
| FIR 4.S1 MO-
, 1860-01-21

~ RAILWAY.
Passenger T.a!ns taro Chtaso l211 r u. for Jases
koh and !. T. H. tor jIne,:is i;oe Sarts nj ~ s:a
Tins TlAns atstvp at ll:U A. y. aud ~ r N
/ uelA.lY ttEu. l.
, 1860-01-21

FEtrAr Eyrx1x3. Jaa. 20. 1860.
TIE Exchange market is decidedly casier TO-
dny, the bau!;e7s being willing and some OF
item even anxious to sell ut current rates, viz.
) per cent premium. In the street it was sold
freely nj aa. No one seemed to kuow whence
came the relief, hut VIC presume it arises from
the small demand as much as from anything
elee. The rate is 50 outrageous that no one will
buy il he can possibly hc!p it.
Gold nominal ut per cent. but sales arc rare
ly made.
AxosHEn Sw1Sp1E.-Wc learn that efforts aIc
or soon will bc :nadc 10 circulate the bills Of tho
Boone County Bank Of Indiana. We are az
surcd it is OF the Hartford Exchange stripc-au
unmitigatcd swind1e. Look out for the worth.
less stuff.
WISCONSIN DAxxs.-We are indebted 10 Sena-
tor Bennett of the Wisconsin Legislature for
valuable public DOCUMENTS. From the report
OF the State Treasurer NC learn that he held, on
the 30ll Of September last, the following stocks
rs. security for the issues Of the Wisconsin
hanfs.- - .
, 1860-01-21
From W8Biiiuut0I1.

WASHINGTON, ign. 10 The Senate in Execu
tive session, haye confirmed the following up
pointments:
Samuel Smith, Of Tenn, Com'r Of General
Land Offices; Col. Stambaugh, Of Penn, Sur
veyor General Of Utah; Geo. Griffin, ofIndiuna.
Receiver of Public Moneys at Central. Alabama;
". G. Macabey. Of Wisconsin. Registero Of Land
Office of Superior, Wisconsin; Il. Means, Of
Iowa, Receiver Of Land Office at Iowa City !;
W. 4. Deveas, Of Arkansas, Receiver Of Land
0tIlce. ut Natevil1e. arkansas Ar, Rose Of
Arkansas, Receiver Of Land Office ut Clarks-
vile, Arkansas: H. 4. Setter, REGISTER at Cam
bridge, Minn.: ]. b. Culver, Register at Port
land, Miun.; j. ]. Clark, Receiver at Port Clark,
Kansas; Il. a. McGi!l, Secretary Of The Tent
Tory Of Washington; II. r. Simonds, Indian
Agent for Indians at Puget Sound.
There hare been q .0Y0, 900 worth Of scrip
issued by the Post Office Department. One
man, it is said, owns $2,ooo,o0o, purchased ut
50 cents.
The President has rendered to Ex Governor
Thonas, Of Nd, the U. 5. Treasureralaip. liz
declines.
, 1860-01-21
The following Review and Statistics are from
the Circular Of Edward Bill:

The following Review and Statistics are from
the Circular Of Edward Bill:
This being the dali month Of the winter, the
trade in Flour is Of retail character, confined
to the wants Of tho city Dealers. Holders arc
not pressing their stocks, but on Tic contrary
hold With much tirmness. A tight money mar
ket has had the effect to depress. aud prices for
the fortnight hare bccn in buyers favor: For
a few days past there has been more inquiry for
export, aud sales effected 10 u moderate extent.
The demand is chiefly for E1tra Stntc aud Ohio,
criptions have been OF Western account. In
Wheat the movements hare been light, tlie ciy
and local millers arc nearly idle. ard the export
sales small, prices asked being generally in ad-
vance Of the English orders. Still there is con"
adorable going forward, purity on owners nc
count, and decline Of = lew cents would start
tie trade. Rye is inactive with %odsra,s or Ter
hed with rather moro tirmness. Indian Corn
Of The new crop comes forward slowly and has
ductuated conside1ahly with the supply.
, 1860-01-21


uzEAps1rIrs1he arrivals dis w+sk consist Of sac$o
quarters wlca esa0 satia foy frrn france 4cn Quar
ters ~lea! from Dan'l1c; 45 quarter whest qua.
from the rrAneau ard Black Sea Farmers
dtyet!e Of wheat for The weak ending last Saturday vc
1e1 Is QUAR- esAt ID against lh al Qu1tt. ut <0A in
the corresponding work of Inst year The HOLIDAYS ihtr
ferc with businrs but there generally dim tone H. tho
corntfade- On 1nesday ~he1t IL fair ard the
INN deae1 -Four allow nj Lie autat4ons- Indian Corn
quiet
TRANSACTIONS in all articles qn1e limited. Nncai etrady
Vt the full pcea of 1ueaay F.ou- Aow: but unclaimed
In value 1natan Corn dull Nc quote Wj1eAs-Red = Sd
to I0y Id Viii 81 q to lis 81. Four-Snpeydne. e3s 10
as; E1trn e;4 to2s pet tF Indian Cor1 St* 10
xss nef DeeThe kalea for the week rach .pl tes
Kinda At about the pces Of last week hGdeA hoT
rvef sill showing dasrc to rrazs FkOid neglected.
small Ict Of Sew Easern shoace qualify h.a o'puxM ~
previous prices. TaCow quiet. Ws qHote butehe11 n.
noca.lon ia pr cws In London, i, nos aetIaea
to So pcr cwt nAin-Cnh0u aear, At ~ % TO the
saIrs .It b. Medium aud nne neglected. lark
NefLing nons feefA-No further trsnaaetiors arc r.
ported In CorI. or Flax 4nd Timothy there n no sa
From B!slaod, Ath5a d Cos circular1
'l1yxsroot, Dc, y. 1s.a.
rroy1saSs-A good business in new Reel int old is neg
xtet Tork-New set In rrta but old Is Que ncE1teted.
Hscnu-ln The absence Of fl supplieA the few ava1s
70 az lirx k0o which Will better test ts
Eef Chces dne quality 0ee1 free ale at extc1oe
qgos.ons. La:d-The trade continues dull In the CT.
'f!%s T1orua, declined Cd, .nathe demand Is quite In
te4aHS