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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-03-24

EIGHTEEN DOLLARS a DAY.-The Democ-
racy are certainly in an awkward scrape with
their national convention in the southern village
of Charleston. A gentleman who wrote there
for quaters for himself, wife and son, during
the convention, received the following answer
81 went to the principal hotels to see what /
could do for you, but all refused positively to
have any ladies' in the house, as in each hotel
drawing rooms, parlors and hall, will be packed
with beds and cots, and each occupant will be
charged ten dollars per day. next went to all
the private boarding houses, and found them all
engaged Next | went to several private hous-
es, and at last | induced a lady to say she would
accommodate you, if you and your wife will
take a bedroom, and let Charlie sleep in the
parlor on sofa. She will charge you eighteen
dollars per day for the three.
assure you you cannot do better if you
wish to come. have never seen such an cx-
citing time here as there is about the conven-
ton. | board at the - House, but had to
give up my room last week until the first of May,
for the landlord told us all that we must pay
during April fifty dollars per week, and then
allow him to put some one else in our ROOM
This could not afford, and went to a friends
house, and now find must change again, and
God only knows where | shall 90. The reason
why board will be so enormous is that cvedy-
thing in market is very high Beef now sclls
for fifty cents per pound and everything is in
that proportion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-03-24

NEBRASKA FOR FREEDOM.-Thc legislature
of Nebraska territory recently passed bill ex-
Guiding slavery by large majority, among
whom were several democrats; but Gov. Black,
the appointee of the present administration,
vetoed the bill. The people, whose will was
thus shameiully set a: naught, have taken am
Pile revenge in their election of delegates to a
constitutional convention. This convention is
composed of 80 members, and 40 of them are
republicans Nebraska will soon be added to
the list of Free States.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-03-24

County CoMMIssIoNERs.-The election of
county commissioners under the liquor law of
1852, has this year been effected by an unusual
" light vote in most of the counties, although
in all the counties except Windham there were
two candidates. So far as we are able to Judge
by the returns, in majority of the counties
where two candidates were in the field the con-
test was rather between men than measures, all
parties seeming to acquesce in the propriety OF
carrying out the provisions of the law.
The names of men elected, so far as we can
learn are as follows: Addison, Horato Needham;
Bennington, Lemuel Bottum; Caledonia, James
D. Bell; Chittenden, James Mitchell; Essex
w. b. May; Franklin, Mr. Hoyt-probably
Lamoille, Orlo Cady; Orange, Geo. p Bald
win. Orleans, S. G. Bean; Rutland, james
Rice; Washington, +. S. Newcomb Windham
Ira Goodhue Windsor, Crosby Miller.
In Orange, Addison, Lamoille, and Orean.
Counties, gentlemen not nominated by the Coun
ty Temperance Conventions have been elected
1t is claimed on behalf of ALL we believe, tina
they are well disposed in regard to the cXecu
ton of the law. From Grand Isle, we have no
heard. In Windsor, Windham. Caledonia, Is
sex, Franklin, Chttcnden, Washington, Rut
land and Bennington Counties, the Convention
nominees are elected.
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nominees are elected.

TIE HARPER's FERRY SLAUGHTER FINISH
ED.-lhe last victims of the liarper's Ferry
raid, Stevens and Hazltt, were hung at Charles
town, Virginia, on Friday of last week. They
met their fate with courage, chcerfulness and
resignation. Their bodies were buried at Eagel-
wood, n. J. on Sunday. Now that seven vic
tins have been sacrificed it is to be devoutly
wished that quaking Virginia may settle down
into comfortable degree of composure. In
future years the name of Henry \. Wise will
be chiefly remembered from its association with
that of JOIN BEowN. The descendants Of
Wise won't have half so much cause for regret
at this juxtapostIon as will those of Brown.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-03-24

The Republicans of Vermont are hereby requested
to meet In Mass Convention at NcrhReld on Tuesday
the third day of April next at 10 o'clock in the fore
noon, for the purpose Of selecting four Delegates to
the National Republican Convention to be held Mt
Chicago the 10th day of May, A. D. $780, to nomi-
nate candidates for the Presidency and Vice Presi-
dency Of the United States.
Per order Of the Republican State Committee,
L. L. ClIITTENDEN, Chairman.
CHAs CUMMINGS, Secy.
March /, 1860.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-03-24

At the celebration Of the republican victory,
IN Marlborough, Thursday evening, an old iron
cannon was used, which, being unskilfullv load
ed, burst at the second discharge, scattering the
fragments in all directions. A young man from
Great Falls named Garland, and another by
the name of Warren OF Marlborough, were in
stantly killed, and young man named Kimball
was seriously If not fatally injured. One piece,
Weighing from 30 to 40 pounds, went through
the side of DR. Halls house into the parlor and
one piece, weighing 20 pounds, grazed the
check of Daniel Horne. -Four or five were Sc
verely injured, and several had very narrow es-
capes.
The quiet village of New Hampton n. H.,
was disturbed few nights ago by a gang OF
rowdies who went through the streets break.
ing doors, windows, &c. They entered dwell
ling house where number of school girls were
boarding, and drove the frightened girls into
the street, from whence they fled to the house
of neighbor, for protection. The scamps es
capped from the village without detection.
No legislation by congress, except an appro
priation for expenses, is required to enable the
Interior Department to proceed with taking tn,
eighth census in June, under the law of Ma,
%, 1850. The enumeration will be made, anc
the secretary of the Interior is authorized to Fl,
the rallo OF representation when the returns arr
received, and communicate the results TO Con
gress and the several State authorities.
That Distressing lhlaoy, the Dyspepsia, is not
periodical, but permanent complaint -producin
suffering ut all times and under all circumstances
lhe only real cure for this disease ard its concoman
evils is the world renowned Oxygenated Bitters.
We are glad to learn that Perry Davis Vegetabl
Pain Killer is having so large a sale In our city W
have every reason to believe it to be an almost never
falling cure for pain, and such is medicine n
family should be Acknowledgement Pilot Sold b.
druggists and medicine dealers generally.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-03-24
REPUBLICAN, DISTRICT CONTENTION.

REP UBLICAN DISTRICT CONVENTION
The Republicans of the Second Congressional Dis
trict in Vermont are requested to meet in Mass Con-
vention at White River junction, on Wednesday, the
4h day of April next at o'clock, ?. NJ, for the pur
pose of selecting two delegates to the National
Republican Convention, to be held at Chicago on the
18th day Of May next, to nominate candidates for
President, and Vice President of the United States,
A. WENTWORTH, JR.,
W. C. FRENCH, District
Z. C. REDINGT0N, C.-,u,;,.,,
c. c. p. BALDWIN,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-03-24

LoNDoNDERRY.-The town officers elected in Lon
donderry follows Clerk and treasurer Dwight
Tyler; seectmen, Sas Whitman, Daniel Davis, Jo-
siah Pierce; oversecr, Nathan Wyman constable, A.
+. Fuller listers, A. 4. Fuller, Daniel Davis, Barnet
Wait; fence viewers Geo. Walker David Arnold,
jeremiah Arnold supt. schools, Warren Greenfield !;
grand jurors, Josiah PIERCE W. Garfield agent David
Arnold trustee, Dwight Tyler
WmTINGHAM Town OFFIcERs.-For The Teynlont
Phanir The Argus of last week says: "At the late
town meeting in Nottingham the contest was between
those in favor of suppressing the liquor traffic, and
those opposed to such suppression the latter prevail
ing" This is mistake. The friends of "such sup
preston" elected their town clerk, two of tho three
seectmen, grand Juror and the three listers fail
ing the first seectman by actious split candi-
dates. There was sharp and closely contested strife
the election of second and third selectmen, the
temperance men prevailing by a majority of seven
all on the second and something thirty on
the third, thus showing clear and decided ma ority
They also lost the election of constable by division
in their own ranks running two candidates and there
by suffering their opponents to elect by much small
Ter vote than they cast for selectmen. There was a
thorough and complete organization on the part Of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-03-24

MILTON S. LATHAM, the newly elected Uni
ted States Senator from California, was born in
Toledo, Ohio, but his father was borne in Lyme,
y. II. He is a nephew of Latham who built
the machine shop at White River Junction.
After obtaining an academical education Milton
S. Latham went to Alabama, where he taught
school and studied law. lie went to California
in 1919, and was elected to Congress in 1853
was two years Collector of San Francisco, under
Perce's administration, and was nominated for
Governor in June, 1859, over many of the ablest
politicians in the State. lie is now but thirty
three years of age what rank he will take in
the Senate remains to be seen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-03-24
THE REP UBEfClN NA7f0NAL C0NVEN-
TLON-fLNE CHlNGED.

The question OF the propricy of changing the time
OF holding the republican national convention at Chi
cago having been submitted to the members of the
republican national committee, and their views having
been communicated by letter, it is determined in &C.
cordance with the wishes of majority thereof, that
the said convention be held Oh Wednesday, the 10th
day of May next.
EDWIN D. MORGAN, Chairman.
WIN. CHASE, Secretary.
Albany, n. Y, February 2s, 1860.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-03-24

WILLIAM III. BIssELI, Governor of Illinois,
died on Sunday afternoon at Springfield his
official residence Col. Bissell is native of
this State, born near Cooperstown, Otsego Coun-
ty, April %, 1911, and of course was not quite
40 years old. His father, pioneer settler from
Connecticut, gave him such school advantages
as his moderate circumstances allowed, and he
graduated at Jefferson Medical College in Pha-
delphia in 1885. He practiced medicine the
two following years at Painted Post, in this
State, and then removed to Monroe County,
Illinois,, where he was chosen as Democrat 10
Legislature in 1910. lie changed his profess
sion about this time from Medicine to Law, To-
eating at Bellevillc, st. Clair Co., whence he
volunteered in 1916 for the Mexican War, and
was chosen Colonel, serving with distinction
under Gen. Taylor in the Buena Vista campaign.
On his return, he was chosen to Congress as Il
Democrat by large majority He served
through the XXXlst and the XXXIId Congress,
being reelected by a unanimous vote. His con-
troversy with Col JEFF. Davis of Mississippi,
which eliminated in challenge by the latter
and its prompt acceptance by Col Bissell is
well known. Happily, the duel, which seemed
for time inevitable, was avoided. Col. b.,
who had previously evinced Free-So sympa-
thies, took decided ground against the Nebras-
ka bill, united in the organization of the Re
publican party, and became its candidate for
Governor in the struggle of 1856. Had his
health not been seriously impaired about this
time by an attack of disease, which nearly para
! lyzed his lower eXtremities, he might have been
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-03-24

SoID.-Mr. Charles Warder Of this village has sold
his beautiful chestnut mare "Di Vernon to Mr..
Sanford Howard Of Boston as the agent If Lord Ber-
wick Of England. "Di Vernon was sired by Black
Hawk; she RAISED by 7. w. Titus Of Vernon, and
purchased by Mr. Warlcr four years since. For beau
ty, action and speed combined we do not think her
equal can be found in the country. She has been tho
pride OF admirers Of all that Is graceful and elegant n
horse flesh. The sum paid is not named publicly, but
the notes, musicians would say were Oh the upper
register" We understand that Mr.. Howard has pur
chased three other Black Hawks to complete the order
of the same English noblcman.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-03-24

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN fELcHvILLE.-On Sunday
last the Union meeting house and the wooden factory
of Prosper Merrill & Co., dotay destroyed by
fire. A spondent Of the Boston Journal writes;
"Thc fire was discovered in the weave room
about II O'Clock Sunday night. The building was
three stories high, of wood, and only completed for
manufacturing purposes late last fall. 1t was driven
by steam and fitted up with the best Of modern ma
chncry. There had been fire in the building since
II O'Clock Saturday night aud Mt o'clock Sunday
night Mr.. Merrill passed through ii and found every
thing safe. We are forced to the conclusion that it
was the work Of an ncendiary. Two wears ago, this
month"; another factory belonging to Mr. Merrill was
burned, which stood upon nearly the same ground
cupel by the one destroyed last night. few months
since his dry house destroyed by fire. Our citi-
zens rallied as soon ms the fire WINS known and worked
resolutcy in saving cloths, wool and machinery; but
the fire had widely spread at the time it dis
covered that very little saved. The loss to =.
Merrill < Co., cannot fall much short of $4,000. 1t
was covered by assurances in the 4Etna, $4,000;
Merchants, Hartford, $1,000; Conway Fire Insurance
Co, Conway, Mass, $1,000.
The Union Church, standing near took fire. and is
total loss. No insurance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-03-24

George Wood distinguished lawyer of the
old school in New York, died on Sunday. In
politics he was an old line wing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-03-24

A despatch from Washington of Wednesday
SAYS that the capture of the Miramon steamers
was not in consequence of even a line OF in
struciions 10 the commander of the Gulf squad
ron, fl ON either the president or the secretary
Of the navy, though the act is fully approved
by the administration. Secretary Case had
conference with Secretary Toucey on the sub
ject ON Wednesday.
There were captured on board the two steam
ers of Mramon mortars, 6 twenty -four pound
ers, and 1000 stand of small arms The steam
ers are worth 100000. The prisoners. taken
with them, say that the steamers cleared from
Havana as merchantmen, and hoisted the Mex
lean flag only after they left that port, and sub
sequently mounted six guns. The materials of
war were stored away. out Of sight of the men,
who were ignorant of the destination of the
expedition, and were forced into the service.
When the steamers approached Vera Cruz, they
passed all the foreign squadroIs and the castle
without hosting flag, although ordered to do
SO by Nag from the castle and other signals.
The English, French and Spanish vessels did
not notice the fact, but the Americans, who
were on the alert and had a part to act, did.
The engagement took place by moonlight
Miramons steamers returned the SaratoSas
fire, and then tried 10 escape. The lndianola
pursued the Miramon, whereupon the latter
fired on her. The Indianola returned the fire,
and her crew boarded the Miramon at the point
of the bayonct. \ portion Of the Indianola's
deck was carried away by the shot of the Mex
lean vessel. The Miramon was then run
aground, and the Saratoga brought the Marquis
to New Orleans.
Capt Turner of the Saratoga asked Marin,
who commanded the Miramon, why he fired on
the American vessels without provocation ?
Marin replied tina, his men could not be con-
trolled he knew the nationality of the Sarato-
ga, and understood her signals; the men fired
contrary to his orders. Capt Turner replied
''you are entirely responsible for the outrage
1t is stated that the expedition cost $500, 900
mostly furnished in Havana by the Spanish gov
ernmcnt in accordance with a secret article Of
the Almonte treaty with Mexico.
The prize steamer Marquis is anchored op-
posite New Orleans, and Lieut. Chapman Ia,
received orders from Washington to remain
there, and forward his dispatches. lie has dis.
patches also, for the British minister.
Juare1's proclamation declaring Marin's ex
petition piracy, authorized any one to capture
| it.
Gen NIiramon notified the foreign vessel
that he would commence the bombardment o
Vera Cruz on the night of the 18th, and h,
would not be responsible for tlr shipping an
chored under the castle. On the night dcsig
mated the officers on the deck of the stcame
Miramon heard heavy cannonading in the Iii
rection of Vera Cruz
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-03-24

"TuE WATER CURE WORLD" is the title of a new
monthly newspaper published in this village by On.
c. r. BLAcKKALL. The first number, for April is
before us and constrained 10 say that it is well
filled with interesting and instructive matter pertain
ing to hygiene and therapeutics understood and
prcced by the distinctive advocates Of the water
cure treatment Price 80 cents per annum.
In this connec ton it may be proper TO remark that
DR.. BLAcKALL has completed the repairs, alterations
and arrangements of his Establishment, and put
it into working condition for the reception of patients.
The location and aduncts of this Institution conoin-
ed with the reputation of its physician and director
cannot fail of making it desirable and beneficial re.
treat for all afflicted with human ills.
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those opposed to the suppression, md no effort on
Their part was left unried to elect the entire board Of
town officers. l.. II.
jacksonville, March 10, 1860.
CLAuEmoNr rs KEESE.-Pending tho late canvass
in Now Hampshire the republicans Of Claremont pro-
posed to their brethren Of Kecne, prize banner in
the event the republican vote of Kocnc exceeded that
of Claremont, and with the understanding that if the
republican vote of Caremont was the greater of tue
two, and like reminder would be expected from their
Kcenc friends The republicans of Kcene accepted
the challenge, and then the work commenced in earn
est The result follows
Republican vote Of Caremont 5s4
do do Kceno 80
Claremont came out ahead Kccno "acknowcgd
the corn; and now our Claremont friends may cx-
poet about these days." the nmanacs would say,
one OF the alest specimens of banners for the keenc
boys do things at halves. "Long may it wave"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-03-24
REP DBL1CHN STATE CONVENTION.

VIM. CHASE, Secretary.
Albany, n. Y, February 2s, 1860.
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The Kansas Legislation of Congress
Governors Geary, Stanton IND Walkers Inaugural Ad
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Ir Toomb's Boston Lecture on Slavery.
Messrs Fremont and Buchanans Letters Acceptance
Mess Buchanan and Williams Lette the Bargain
AM Mr. t0 Galaogn isf Port Hill Address
The Maysyle Road Veto.
History # Party Conventions.
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Coz Wise and Mr.. Caruthers Letters against the Amer
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Madison defending it
Kenneth Rayne IS Speech at Philadelphia, in November
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