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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-14

Flames of Patriotism among the Ladies.


The One Hundrcdth Anniversary of the settlement
of the town of Guilford, celebrated by splendid
picnic party on the 4th, ut Guiiord East Village,
which went Off with much plec, spirit and dccornm;
to the honor Of the ladies who projected It, and had
any of the "Freeaters" been present they must have
been satisfied that even should they succeed in dis
solving the Union the patriots of Guford tmalc aud
fcmale) would re.unite it, Tho festival was held in
Mr.. fagg's large and beautifully shaded court The
meeting called to order by Ehu Field, ESQ.,
President of the day. and was opened bv the reading
Of scripture and with prayer. The Declaration Of
Independence was read in admirable style and loud
voice by the President. Next followed an excellent
Grafton written and eloqueny delivered by S. L. Par
sons, Esq. An ode written for the occasion was read
by Rodney d. Field, Esq, Toast reader of the day,
with the exception of the stl verse which was cour
cously omtcd out of respect for two or three very
worthy and patriotic administration men who were
present., and who joined heart and hand and took an
active part in the celebration But if the old adage
be correct that "truth harms one" then there can
be no harm in publishing hc suppressed stanza with
the rest Of the ode. CON-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-14

HE WORKS OF FRANCIS BAcoN.--1he first
volume of the new edition of Bacon's Works,
announced TO be published July /, will not be
issued till September. The publishers, NIessrs
Brown & Taggard, have received letter from
the English editor, Mr. Speeding, who has so
interested himself as to inform them that if
they will delay the issue till September, he will
furnish them certain notes and corrections.
which will greatly add to the value of their edi
ton. Having received this kind offer from Mr.
Speeding, the publishers think that it is due to
their large list of subscribers to delay the issue,
and thus give the American edition further
superiority over the English.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-14

Ht hIfcrsnI Cough KcmCdy in cnscs Of
WhSopng Cough There probably cases Of Whoop
ing Cough continued to great length Of time by the use of
Remedies containing eSpeeorans which not only aggravae
the Cough but down the SYSTEM making the Cough
FATAL or producing Consumption than by any oter cause
This is completely obviae in the Universal Caugn Remedy
which contains nothing to produce nausea or prosraon
and the Cough yields naturally, while the system is sustain
Cd Results justify this declaration and all are asked to
satisfy themselves by trial. See advertisement
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-14

New Observation-Disclosures the recent an
pointments by the executive of New Hampshire
We notice the names of William S. Abbott of
RAYMOND as School Commissioner of Rocking
ham County, Paul S. Adams for Sullivan Coun-
ty' and Herbert b. Titus for Cheshire County,
Bolivar Lowell of Alstcad, has been appointed
Sheriff of Cheshire County.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-14

MusIcAI--PRoF. F.. HERRING will give concert
oil vocal and instrumental music on Saturday evening
July 21st Mr.. Herring comes well recommended and
us entertainments are well spoken of by the press as
see the following from the Wested, Ms, News Letter
Of the 9th ult;
fhoF' hERRING's CoNcERT.-We were among the
number OF Il large and appreciatve audience who at
tended me cofcert OF Prof. Herring last Monday eve
ming His performances on the Piano reminded ms of
lhal3erg ms teacher; and the concord of exquisite
sounds which emanated from the Palmelodcon at the
toueh oil ms nngers was truly enchanting. The au-
dience were hushed to silence by its plantve melody
ana we seemed to be in another Sphere listening to
music not OF earth We cannot describe it, and wi II
SIMPLY say that it must be heard to be appreciated
spoils' will admire it, "''
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-14

Mormon HEGIRA.-The New York Times of
Monday, contains a despatch from Washington
which encourages the idea that the Mormons
propose to emigrate to some far distant country
where they can enjoy their peculiar institutions
uninterrupted by civilization. 1t is now pro-
posed that they shall emigrate to one of the
East India islands, and reliable information is
said to have been received that they will do so.
The enterprise is to be carried out under the
supervision of Capt. Walter NJ Gibson, who
will be remembered as having been imprisoned
for some years by the Dutch authorities of one
of the islands insquestion, and who has recently
Unidentified himself with the Mormon cause-it
being at his suggestion that Brigham Young
proposed to the Government to take the Nor
made by which they could be paid by Govern
ment for their improvements in Utah.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-14
wIsTARsBALsAMo WILD CHERRY.

Ths remedy has long been cherished by the community
Tor Its remarkable efficacy in relieving healing curing
the most obstinate pan AMI long standing Cough
Cold, Influenza, Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Hhooping
Cough Group As'hmd Inflammation of the Lungs while
even Consumption itself has yielded magic influence
when all other have failed. Its whole history proves
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-14

THE FOURTH At MoNTPELIER.-Thc Fire
mems Muster at Montpelier on the 4th attracted
goodly number of Fire Companies and large
concourse of citizens. The forenoon was spent
in marching about the place and in partaking
of numerous inequalities, and in the afternoon
the trial of machines and muscle took place
The pole was erected on State street. near the
Capitol grounds and was PA feet high. The
companies played from tank, which was kept
in condition by the steam fire engine Pacific"
from Manchester, n. H., playing through 1900
feet of hose and drafting water from the Wi
nooski river, through 20 feet of hose. Three
prizes, severally of $50, 1925 and $40, were
offered, and there were to be three trials the
LIST prize for the best play made with 40 men,
the I'd for the best with 80 men, and the Sd for
the best with "a men. Ten minutes were al
lowed to prepare and play. The trials were ON
perpendicular hight, and the company winning
one prize could not enter for another. The
judges were w. H. II. Brigham of Stowe, d.
L. Lyman of Royalton, Ezra Kidder of Plain
field. After drawing lots for turns they PLAYED
as follows
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-14

:, Cas' Smith of Saxtons River has resigned his
M Si. h"ue Agency between Barton and Springfield,
vacancy Smith has been prompt and faithful in tbe
performance Of his duties, and we doubt not his sue
eeaSor, VINO Is straight forward Democrat, will fol-
low IN his footsteps in that respect.
a Post Office has again been established in Athens
win H. H. Ball as T. NJ. Rola is "sonnd ON the goose
make good officer. W."
we copy the above items from the Argus. That
such important offices are filed with men sound on
the goose" indicates that the country is safe. We
congratulate our Athens friends upon so successful an
issue of their troubles
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-14

BM-LooNlSG.-on Thursday morning, July l2;h
at hafpast seven o'clock, balloon discovered by
some Of the inhabitants Of this village,
the surface Of the earth and was going very rapidly
aitho there was not much perceptiblewind string at
the time. 1t was beautiful sunny morning, and the
brilliant point on the balloon twinkled like Star
From the rate and direction in which it was gor- i,
would soon have to descend or else be borne ont 70
sea. In the space of five minutes it seemed to mas.
over half the distance between the zenith and the no.
rzon. 1t excited as little interest as would an eagle
flying over; the two events being about equally com,
mon nowadays.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-14

WILMINGTON STAGE AND MAII-C. p. Stone. late
Inc popular proprietor of the Townshcnd Stage prop
erty' has purchased the stock and material on I'm,
stage route from liraitleboro to Wilmington. The
stage VIII run each way daily, Sundays excepted ms
the fos' Master General has restored the mail service
20 It's FORMER eondiiion--a mail each way daily. We
congratulate our friends this route for their success
IN this matter, rs also in the manner in which the SER
vice incident to stage, mail and express will be per
formed by Mr.. Stone.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-14

The NEGROES AT KEY WEsr.-A singular
mortality appears to prevail among the three
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-14

"ANrhD "A number of breckenridge democrats
10 take charge of several two penny post offices in this
county, all the local democracy being Douglas men,
1t will be useless to apply unless recommended by the
Argus Early application is desirable rs tie sltua-
tons will be filled MS ias. the proper m en- can be
found
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-14

rurNEf.-We have received glowing account of
picnic celebration of the GLORIOUS Fourth" bv the
inhabitants of lutney. 1t is from the pen of a fair
correspondent, whom we would fain oblige by pub
fishing her communication were i, not so long ms TO
crowd out much other matter already in type. We
are glad to learn of these celebrations wherein the
the young people can participate with pleasure.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-14

q. /. BAiLEY's Circus is an institution. We en-
Joye4 Inc pleasure OF nm attendance upon It's perior-
''"h'es on tuesday afternoon, ana never have we
witnessed better riding or acrobatc and gymnastic ex-
ereiSes performed by travelling party. Those who
delayed their attendance until evening were uniortu
nately drenched with the rain which fell in torrents
and the next day there were scores of people who
found great difficulty in properly sounding their ms.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-14

ii"'''" '"' "'' WV ''''N ''"''''"' 'N'N "''N'N'
They were examined on Friday, Monday and Tues
day before Justices larkn o. Mead Daniel Kellogg
and Asa Reyes, which examination resulted IN holding
Holland and his wlie in the sum OF $1,000 to answer
therefor before the Grand Jury in septemberi Dono-
van was discharged. Inc behef seemed to obtain
generally that whc holmhd was not the perpetrator
oil the crime nc Knew VINO h"o mana therein
this society in this village on Tuesday and Wednes-
day of next week promises to be an occasion of more
than ordinary interest. His Excelcncy Governor
Hall, the President of the Society," will occupy the
chair on the OCCASION Interesting addresses upon
matters connected with the history OF Vermont, will
be delivered by the governor, Judge Cults of Hart
land, the Rev +. W. Shelton of Montpelier and the
Rev Pliny II. White of Coventry The ladies, we un-
derstand propose to decorate the Town Hall for the
OCCASION and efforts will be made to make the meet
ing pleasant and agreeable well interesting and
instructive to all who may attend There will be an
opportunity for such may be disposed then to join
the Society 1t is hoped that the public generally
will avail themselves of the opportunity to attend the
meeting and interest themselves in the objects Of the
Society.
tonic of Gov. Halls noncr embraces ,bo onrl,.
and revolutionary history Of Bennipo,on County. Mr.
Crtts will dscpss thc life and r,,hIc scrvccs oS ,,e
late Consul Jarvis and Mr. White will read poncr on
thc rurowov nond in Glovor with the rcnork oIIe
history and incidents Of which lie has made himself
very familiar. Mr.. Fosom's manor IN Lake Cham
pnin will he omitted rs he has becn au,icinoted in s
prepsration and delivery bv Prof Torrev of Buruo.
/ ton
CorNrEnfEr SOS ON the Wndham County Bank
OF this place are in circulation in various places
/ They may be easily detected by the following dis
crepancles'-lhe genuine bill printed on tinted pa
per, while the counterfeit Is on ordinary bank paper,
with only section OF the back tinted; the name OF
the bank is at the top Of the genuine bill, but in the
counterfeit it is printed in the center There are two
figure 6s on the right OF the genuine BILL and only one
in The counterfeit Tue signatures are excellent but
the bills are no doubt those OF some other bank al
tered
lhesecoun'crle't' were successfully passed Mt Green
field on the 4il ut the Mansion and American Houses
ana also upon one j. H. Lamb and several were offered
at other places. Cheney Boyd and Ira J. Williams
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-14

FLUID AccIDENr.-lI b. Stevens Of the Mansion
House, Greenfield, the victim of gross caessness
on Wednesday of last week. In attempting to fill
fluid lamp already lighted, it exploded with report
like the discharge of gun, enveopng him in flames.
The fire was extingui>hcd but not until his clonr
and hands were badly burned. 1t was a narrow es
cape from serious accident.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-14

Inc focumtuck House, Deerield, Ms, under the
management OFFS II. Phillips is one ofthc most pleas
a''' ana quiet summer resorts in New England; and
II Is so appreciated by numerous hrong of visitors.
lhe historic associations Of Old Dccrfeld, her broad
meadows and majestic elms add materially to the at
fractions of Il first class hotel
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-14

PALMERs ARTIFICIAL LEG.-DoUsIE AMpUrA
TIoN .-SUcoEssFuL APPLICATION The Manufac-
turers of this justly celebrated invention have lust
achieved another triumph in the application of two
artificial legs to patient, enabling him to walk with
wonderful ndturataess and This is the fffieM
case OF double ampuaton which they have successful
" treated Such an application of Surgical Mechan
Ism Is deserving of all praise The united opinions
o' the most celebrated surgeons in both hemispheres
places the Palmer Artificial Leg as preeminently FIRST
and BEST See their advertisement in another column.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-14

oANpip'-Ihe editor of the Bellows Falls .irsus
mas been to Baltimore helping to shelve Douglas and
INC democracy ana while he was absent the ".oys'
""u charge oil his paper. In announcing his return
ana afoogizng for the unsatisfactory appearance of
Tue argus he says Probably poor paper is better
than none as has been the custom Nth as heretofore
I'VE imagine some of his Douglas subscribers will
now agree with his estimate of its value
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-14

For THE FIRST PRIZE OF $1,000 Mry.
Boxer No. 3, of Burlington, Qunn1 1b7 fee,
Seth Warner No. 2, Of Waterbury, (But) lax ="
Torrent No. !, of ST. Johnsbury, DEM 1l2
Washington No. l, of hliddlebury, (IhltA l6I "
Torrent No 2, of Mortified, (Hunn) lax "
Ascutney No. 2, of Windsor (Iiunn.) 135
FoR THE SECOND PRIZE OF $3.50 MIX.
S SoHer ,,, burlington, $50 feet
1e'h "uIneIi waterbury, 1866
Torrent, ST. Johnsbury iCs A."
Washington. AIiddebury, 16S
Ascutney, Windsor, las
For TIE THIRD PRIZE OF s75-24 MEN.
n ooHeri burlington 166 feet.
Gun ~, warner, waterbury, 1857
Washington, Middebury, lao :.
Ascutney Windsor, i04
After trial of the steam fire engine the
prizes were awarded, and at the same time three
silk flags from the Ladies of Montpelier, were
bestowed upon the winning companies, each
flag stating the prize, sohen and ,clere received
The prizes were announced as follows:
To Torrent No. 2, of Mortified, $3.50 and red fac.
flag. 1 ""''e
TO Boxer No. 8, of Burlington, SIS and blue flag.
"Pub. Docs" come under the head of Dry
Docks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-14

"Pub. Docs" come under the head of Dry
Docks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-14

Holland and his wife and Donovan were arrested
They were examined on Friday, Monday and Tues
day before Justices Larkin G. Mead, Daniel kellogg
and Asa Reyes, which examination resulted in holding
Holland and his wife in the of $1,000 to answer
therefor before the Grand Jury in September; Dono-
van was discharged. The belief seemed to obtain
generally that while Holland not the perpctrator
Of the crime he knew who had hand therein.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-14

Who are The miserable 3-Let the Dyspeptic, who
suffers physically and mentally, answer But though
he has drunk the very dregs of suffering relief exists
in the 0rySendted BHrs hey are "a cure for all his
t.,n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-14

Davis Pain kler.-From the reports of dealers in
TINS city, we think no proprietary medicine has had
larger sale Its valuable properties, as speedy cure
Tor pain, cannot fail to be generally appreciated, and
no family should be without it in case of accident or
sudden attack of dysenery, diarrhea, cholera morbus
or Aslatic cholera.-Alontreal Transcript
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-05
CO-PartnerShip Notice.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ un iersigned have this day entered into Co
Partnership for the purpose of carrying on the
publication of the DAILY AND WEEKLY DEMo-
GRAFT AND News, Newspaper to be published in
the City Of Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, also
the job Printing Business connected with said
Newspaper Establishment under the name and
style of Richardson, West Co.
ID. n RICHARDSON,
GEO. X. WEST.
GEO. F. CARPENTER
JNO. G.. GIVEN.
Dated Davenport February 9Th A. d., 1860
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-05
ArpIroR's OFFICE. iowa.


Des Mones. February ID 1868
Vt Is HEREBY CERTIFIED, That on the I'd
i day of February 1853, sworn statement was
filed in tins Office, showing the condition Of the
LAMAR ftRE Insurance COMPANY located at
New York city, in the State of New YORK, on
the first lay Of January, 1860, in accordance
with the provisions Of an Act Of the General As
embly OF the State of Iowa. entitled "An Act in
relation to Insurance Companies, approved .lanu-
airy 2Sth, 1871 and Act amendatory thereto, APP
proved February 9th iooo that said statement
SHOWS that said company is posscsscdof the requs
ite amount Of capital, and invested as required
by law.
Authority is therefore given Q the above named
Company TO tran act business OF insurance In this
State in accordance with the laws thereof until
the jist dizzy Of January, A. u. 1861.
1t is also certified that JoHS l.. SwITs, Esq. Of
Davenport, has been duly appointed by said
Company their lawful Agent and Attorney for
the county Of Scott, with full power to take risks
OF Insurance therein, and to acknowledge service
of process as provided by law, upon his filing
with the Clerk of the District Court, in and for
said county, a certified copy Of the statement
file in this Office. 1t is further certified that the
attached is true and correct copy Of tho said
statement.
IS TESTIMONY WHEREOF, have hcreunto set my
hand and affixed .my seal Of office, this I'd day
of February, 1860.
his j. w. CATTELL,
mar29dlw Auditor of State.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-05
Dissolution.

T,HE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE EXIS-
l ting under the name Of Brown Armstrong
is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Either
is authorized to settle the accounts of the firm.
James Armstrong will continue the practice of
Law, in the Office heretofore occupied by Brown
d Armstrong, in Nichols Block.
s. L. BROWN,
JAMES ARMSTRONG.
March /, 1860. mar2-dtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-05
Klss.Ox VENT.

i. IN A MONTH AND ALL EXPENSES
cloDUPAD. agent is wanted in every town
and county in tho Ufitcl States, to engage in a
re- pectahle and easy business b. which the above
profits may be certainly realised. Fer further
particulars, address DR.. J. Hurry WARNER cor
ner 9th street and Broadway, New York City,
enclosing one Postage Stamp.
ian25-d L w3m
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-05
E,sf. =. MCDONNELL
VETERINARY STREE0s Mr.. VII,

MOULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM -,
w his friends and the public in gen TSA
eral that he can be consulted at his Horse lA-A
1ntrmary, on Sd street, between Brady and Perry
on all diseases that the Horse is subject to. After
acquiring all the Modern improvements in the
Science OF Veterinary Medicine and Surgery as
expounded in the English and Continental Collie
gss he feels happy in saying he will give salts
faction.
All diseases warrants ed cured if durable. or no
charge.
CONSULTATION FREE
Residence on 9th Street, between Rock Island
and Iowa. fl5-dkv
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-05
Notice to Steamboat Officers.

I'M AND AFTER SUNDAY, APRIL lsT, 1860
~ lights on the Railroad Bridge will be 50 AZ
ranged az to show the head and foot Of the pier
on each side Of the draw passage. Boats goiug
down can see the right and left hand Of the pier
Of the draw from Stubs Eddy about one mile
above the Bridge. Boats going up th.
right and left hand piers from point in the Chan
mel opposite the foot Of the Island, one fourth 81
a mile below the Bridge.
The green Signal Light on the Staff at the foot
of the pier and the red Signal Light at the hea
of the pier, will be continued as heretofore.
JOHN F. TRACY, Superintendent.
Davenport, March 23d, 1860. mar26 DIN
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-05

T>HE DAVENPORT DWELLINGS, STORE
l. Rooms and Offices should be whitened or
whitcwashcd in the best possible manner. The
Plastering should be neatly repaired; every
House should have good Cistern and brick job
ing should be promptly attended to. All persons
having such work to do should leave their orders
with the undersigned, No. Is Third street between
Brady and Perry.
THOS WILSON,
mch29-dtf1 Plasterer and Cistern Builder.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-05

All trains out Of Davenport will make direct
connections at Columbus City, Washington and
Iowa City, with the Western Stage Co. 'sstsges for
all points West.
The Passenger Train connects mt Rock Island
with Chicago and Rock Island Railroad trains for
all points East, North and South.
Passengers are reminded Of the necessity Of
giving distinct directions the destination Of
their baggage, also to tickets before taking
their seats in the cars.
n. u. Trains for tho East connects at Joliet
with trains on the Michigan Central X: r.; ut
Chicago with trains the Michigan Southern
and Michigan Central and Pitt.burg, Fl Wayne
and Chicago Railroads. JOHN +. TRACY,
jan % Sup't.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-05
HARDW ARE.
KENO VII.

HARDWARE on COMMISSION sub
L l. scriber has removed his entire stock Of Hard
ware to his new store in Nckolls Block, corner OF
Second and Brady streets, sign of the BROAD AXE,
where he will keep on hand general assortment
Of goods in his line.
CARPENI ERS. BUILDERS,
ELA CKSNITYYS, Mi CHTNIS9E.
TANNERS AND FARMERS
will mere find large and well assorted stock OF