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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-25

SPEAKER PENNINGTON AND SUNDAY.-The
Washington correspondence of the New York
Commercial Advertiser, under date Of Saturday
last, says:-
"Mr. Speaker Pennington has been diligently
employed in receiving the opinions of promi-
ncnt gentlemen on the formation of the COM
mttees Of the House. This is difficult task,
and it cannot be expected that all will be graft
fed at the order of precedence, but the speaker,
who possesses judgment singularly clear in
its perceptions, will endeavor to act with i'm
partial justice. This evening, as | have just
learned, political friend said that he would
call tomorrow, to give his views on the forma
ton of committees. Sir replied Mr. Speaker
Pennington, 'you will excuse me, but at home
| am in the habit of attending church, and to-
morrow hope to be able TO hear DIR Gurley.
At any rate | shall not transact any business,
but on Monday will be glad to see YOU This
is an encouraging sign, here, where the after
noon of Sunday is 700 often devoted to poll
teal confabs, by those highest in authority"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-25

The folks over in Brattleboro, VT burnt Gov. Wise
in efigy on the day OF John Browns execution; and
they are now we believe, establishing another Water
Cure. for the support of which in the past they have
depended so much upon Southern patronage. We
should think that Southern men would 60 somewhere
else for their cold water in future. By the way is 1t
not fact that every house but one in that village was
Illuminated when the news arrived there that Hull
had surrendered to the Britsh2 We credibly in
formed thus and it is from such circumstances as
these that we notice the similarity between federalism
of old and modern republicanism.-heene IN H.) Re
publican
/. 1t is not ga fact that every house but one
in that village was illuminated when the news
arrived there that Hull had surrendered to the
British nor, so far as we have ever learned,
was any house illuminated at that time.
.. The burning of Gov. Wise in elfigy wos
not the act of Brattleboro citizens, but the deed
was done by some transient boarders in the en-
ploy of New Hamshire man.
3. The inhabitants of Brattleboro are very
ready to accommodate all individuals whether
Southern or Northern people who wish to reside
here temporarily or permanently, so long as
these visitors dcmcan themselves properly but
in so doing they distinctly reserve to themselves
the right to hang Gov. Wise or James Buchan-
an in cifigy whenever they think occasion justi-
fes such procedure. Our provisions for ac-
commodation not our principles are in the mar
ket.
L. The similarity between federalism of old
AID modarn repubicanism' is not sufficient to
induce republicans to support such an arrant
old fcderalist as James Buchanan, nor to vote
for such an unmitigated old federal whg as
VIM. n. Smith of North Carolina, for Speaker,
stakeholder.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-25

MoRE SLEIGnEIpEs.-rhc snow storm Of Saturday
night did much to improve The condition Of the sleigh
ing, and was undoubtedly the means Of starting out
party from West Braiteboro, wherein the ladies took
the gentlemen TO Wliamsvile, danced them all night
and returned home the mex, day. On Wednesday, n
party OF nearly fifty couples from Marlboro, accom-
panied by band Of music, passed through this Wiz
agc on their way TO +, B. 1hompson's in Williams
willie
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-25

CAPTAIN HORACE b. SAWYER, of the United
States Navy died in Washington on the Nth
inst, and his remains were subsequently brought
to Burlington and Inferred there. Capt. Saw
yer was Vermonter by birth, and always re-
tanned and manifested the warmcst interest in
and attachment for his native State, where he
was held in the highest esteem and honor both
for the purity and hghmindedness of his pr-
waite character and his modest bravery and gal
antry that marked his public conduct. The
Legislature of Vermont, few years since, pre-
scented him with an elegant sword, rs u tesiimo-
NAL of their appreciation of his character and
services and at the session of 1858, Captain
Sawyer, always keenly sensitive to the honor
thus appropriately bestowed upon him, present
ed, in return, to the State, superbly carved
Executive Chair manufactured from the ycrita-
bic Live Oak of the memorable "Old lronsides, -
the frigate Constitution, on board Of which he
served as Midshipman in the war of 1872 1t
was received by the Legislature, by the adop.
ton OF resolutions warmly complimentary to
the gallant Captain, which was directed to be
communicated to him y the Governor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-25

pretence of trying to cure If VIC have sufi-
cicnt national power or vitality left to De dis
played in the way of a protcctorate, there is
ample occasion for its exercise and its extension
over our slave-holding States themselves. To
extend it to Mexico would cost us more in the
end than it would to send our slaves to Africa.
J. w. l..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-25

BLACK HAWKS TIE BEST RoADsrERs.-At
the agricultural show at ST. Louis, Mo-, last fall,
$1,000 was offered as premium for the best
roadster stallion. The judges from the great
number offered selected six which were deemed
the best, and then made critical examination
OF them TO find the best one. OF these six, five
were sons of Black Hawk, and the sixth a
grandson-"S tockbrdge Chief" bred in Mas
sachusetts and now owned in Ohio, won the
premium.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-25

CoNNECTICUT.-Ihe democrats Of Connect
cut in convention last week, nominated Col
Thomas II. Seymour, ex-governor and ex-min-
lister to Russia as their present candidate for
governor, and mixture of old fedcralists,
wings free-soil democrats and democrats of the
simon-pure cotton order, as delegates to the
Charleston convention. The dragnct was OPEN
ed sufficiently wide, it was believed to catch all
odds and crds. Some of the democrats believe
or affect to believe that the gallant Colonel is an
immensely popular man, and will whip his OPP
ponents as easily as he eats his dinner or drinks
a bottle of wine. Others think differently.
To show his popularity the Hartford Press pub
fishes the vote for Governor from 1919 to 1888.
inclusive, during which time Mr.. Seymour was
the Democratic candidate. In 1919 he came
within thirty-fou votes of being lowest on the
ticket, while he was two hundred and thirteen
behind the higheSt--ln 1850 he was eight be-
hind; in 1851, twelve ahead in 1852, twenty
six ahead, and in 1853, eight hundred and nine
ty-four behind This settles the extraordinary
popularity of Mr.. Seymour.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-25

SAKE on JOHN BRowN.-"What have YOU
there?' inquired our friend SAKE of the news
boy in the Rutland depot, few daysago. 1.-The
life Of John Brown" responded the boy. "Ha
you little rascal" replied SAKE, at can't be so
his life was taken down in Virginia, some time
ago. We examined John Browns picture on
the cover OF the book, and remarked that he
was not well executed mot well erecutedw
says SAKE. "'rhe people of Charleston have a
very different impression. "-Co,ufer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-25

WEST RIVER, Mr.. Editor'-I presume some of
your readers will be glad to learn that we are alive in
District No. O. We have had successful school this
winter, taught by Mr. Joseph j. Green of Newfane.
Our children have been much interested in their
school and studies, and have evidently made good
progress, We have also had three quite interesting
social meetings at our schoolhouse for the purpose OF
talking over together the subject of Education, and
encouraging each other to "good works." Mr. Brown
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-25

LucIUs ROBINSON of Newport, and II. b.
SMITH of Milton, have been chosen delegates
to the Charleston Convention, from the third Dis
trct in this State, and EMIRA STUART of Der
by, and b. b. SMALLEY of Burlington, subst-
tutes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-25

DEFAULTERs.-Elder Peck, the Treasurer of
Maine and Republican at boot, was lately
found to be defaulter to the tune of 800 900
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-25

TowN MEErING.-Ihe select men have issued their
warrant for town meeting for the choice of officers
and the transaction Of o;her town business, at the
Town Hall on Tuesday the 9th day of March next
An important proposition will then be brought before
the town, to wit; To il the Office Of Town Clerk
shall be kept in this village Withou, prejudice to
our worthy and capable town clerk such change
would be great public convenience.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-25

SUPREME CorET.-We shall probably be able
publish n report Of the cases argued and decided
the Supreme Court, at the late session in this count
next week. The following unhappy coubles we
severaly unyoked and the parties len to draw sing
or in new combinations rs they may hereafter jeie
mine:
Alkaline Wooster from Rodney Il. Wooster.
Walter Barnard from Nancy Barnard.
Hiram Akley from Peede Akey.
Benz. +. Carlton from Betscy Carlton.
Mary A. Saunders from Emeron Saunders.
Phileua Balcoyk from Charles Babcock.
lucy Lamb from Levi Lamb
Martha NJ. Kelsey from Daniel S. Kelsey.
Lurana d. Dix from Moses l.. Dix.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-25

Leaving balance Of S5Jlg.l3 to be raised by tax.
he auditors therefore commend laying tax uf s.
per cent. on the Lit Of 1850, and Highway tax of
20 per cent.
From this report j; further appears that the Liquor
Agency instead Of proving of income during
the past year, has been AN expense TO the town Of
slT2 To account for this the worthy agent navcly
remarks The loss this year is partly accounted for
from the slightly diminished sales and increased
competition in the same worthy business"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-25
"Grcenead Mass
Mnchin Hoousc
for Catharino Conor."
"Aiiss Lissic Cronin
Revere House
Brattcboro, VT"
"Faith--Shure wish it was myself was in there"

PorAroEs-Wo are in the receipt Of n bushel Of
large, fair, mealy ST. Helena potatoes from friend
Farley Starr Of jacksonville Nicely baked Of cold
morning they come on the table delicate as snow
flake and delicious even to Yankee; aud accompa-
MED by tender srlon steak, and cup Of fragrant
Mocha, such rs the chief Of our domestic cabinet
brois ami prepares they form e%selent preface to
editorial abors and duties. We atc enough Of IN
Iri,hman to relish good potato well cooked, and we
shall now luxuria,e awhile on these two constituent
elements Of domestic comfort.
Gro. W. WAREES & Co., the great dry cooks mcr-
chants Of Boston, have removed TO . new and elegant
store Washington street, built for them excu i've
~. II has massive granite front and altogether cor
responds with the character Of the house that is to
occupy it, "Going to see Warren" is the cxcluma-
ton OF every purchaser Of goods who visits Boston,
PIERCE, DEXTER & Co, Of Jamaica, are fast dis
peng the old fogy notion. Of trade which have 50
long prevailed in the rural districts. Constant re-
cruiis Of new and modish goods and short credits
take the place Of Of shop worn stocks and iniermina-
ble accounts Both the consumer and merchant find
it for their account TO adopt these modern improve.
men:s in trade.
II. c. FIsHEls late Of the firm Fisher & Haven, i.
now going 1t alone and we venture to predict tina,
he will succeed in scoring at eas; "iour points," with
lis large and excellent stock Of goods.
CHASE & Tmrr are ever getting up something new
rare and beautiful in their line. Their selection.
evince cxccllcnt TASTE and their prices suit customer.
exactly.
HouCnToN < BLAME are now in the field for 1860
equipped, il not armed for inspection and duty in the
"re' Of dry doods, crockcry, &c. Every one in
want Of such articles is hereby appointed n special
examiner into the merits Of their establishment,
Finally, and in short, better stock. Of merchan-
die than those on the shelves Of our merchants, will
NEE. the eyes of customer, from Boston TO Canada
or IN any country village from Maine 10 the M.sis-
sippi.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-25

LECTURE by Mr.. GANGooLN.-They who heard
the Bmhmins lecture, last Monday night, enjoyed n
care treat. lie showed himself person of much in
tellgence and good education. With peculiarly at
active manner he gave vivid sketches of India life
The four grand divisions of Hindoo caste, Priests,
Writers, Soldiers and Workmen were Interestingly
described-the wedding and the funeral ceremonies
and the condition of women; a good deal of force
mlnglng with the instruction. lie eoquently denied
the SANDER that infants were ever sacrificed by their
mothers in the river Ganges and closed with
est appeal to the favored women of our land to 60
and bear the light of the GOSPEL to their ignorant sis
tiers in India who are beyond the reach of any other
missionaries.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-25

VALENTiNEs.-Thc Irish are slow but certain imi-
tators. If lady purchases unique or sngularly
attractive dress ribbon, ten to her Greek SER
want will be at the shop in three days nquiring
for what is left So in the matter Of Valentines which
have justly been run into the ground by our native
population During the Valentine season from which
we have just emerged, nearly all the missves s6ggos
tive of pairing time and "connuptial felicity" were
sent and received by the Irish, and most Of them
bearing inscriptions neat, elegant and scholarly, very
much like the following samples, which VIC are ena-
bled, through tho poeness Of the post-olicc clerk,
to present to the public and preserve for future gener
otio
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-25

the Town Superintendent Of Schools, met with us
and took part in our deliberations and discussions
The subject of conversation Mt the second meeting,
Wednesday evening Of last Week, was the relative
Importance of natural gifts and acquired abilities
Quite number Of our citizens took part in the de-
bate, and VIC had "good time"
Another meeting was held on Thursday evening OF
this week. aud the question, "Whethcr girls and young
women should attend the same school with boys and
young men, and pursue the same studies and to the
same extent" Mr.. Brown advocated the affirmative
of this question, and various gentlemen the negative.
Tho attendance at these meetings has been large and
the interest manifest PARENT.
P.S. observe, Mr.. Editor, that some who ought
to know better pronounce par cnt though it were
written pay rent. VIII you just hint to such to ex-
anime the authorities on the pronunciation Of that
word and they persist in their error, then rcbukc
them sharply The first syllable Of parent should be
pronounced like pear, pair, pare, &c. In this be-
lieve all orthocpsts agree.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-25

WINDHAM CorNrY AGRICULTURAL SuCIErY-A
Il meeting of the Committee appointed by the Wind
ham County Agricultural Society ON Grain, at Fav.
citeviie on the 9TH inst, the specimens presented
were examined, and the following awards were made
one acre, 32i bushels actual measure, S3Of
2nd do, " q. Pierce, Westminster one acre IA bush
els, spring wheat, 30,
81 do ~ G Pierce, l6 bus. 20 qts winter wheat Loo
Best acre, " q. Pierce III bushels, lC,
Best acre Oats, do. do, 60 bushels IS quarts, SO
Best Corn, do. do, so1 bushels ESTIMATED so,
2nd Corn do. do So! bushels, 30,
The Committee on Gram would recommend CON
petitors 20 examine the Rule for Grain II, printed il
the show-biil, which provides that premiums shall b,
awarded on actual measurement, and not on tima,
cd amount. ALoNzo DuTroS, Chm. Com.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-25

The HONESTY or Observation-Disclosures one year
since the irSus gave glowing description Of the dis
honesty Of one Denisou of Halifax, who left his home
and his creditors between two days and without so
much as saying by your leave" called said Dcnison
black republican," and inlerentialy changed his
moral turpitude to his politics.
1t was not far from this same period that through
the exertions Of the lrgGs chiefly, the post Office ut
Halifax was removed away from the village to one
side of the town, and New Hampshire democrat i'm
ported for post MASTER This "furTner'' was endorsed
by the Argus in his usual "hiiautn" style as man
respectable, upright. and smart, and us II democrat
Sound on the goose" Now it has so happened within
few days that this pink of Argus democracy has
found it convenient to leave for parts unknown after
attempting to swndle sundry persons out of various
sums OF money, and leaving numerous ~. o. us" us
mementos among his neig!bors. Whether this re-
suits from the capabity the honesty, the democra-
cy Of Z, L. Stockwell we are not fully informed; bu,
reasoning after the manner of the argus we must give
the credit to the politics. We will not nsinuae that
the Argus is rendered by his endorsement, partceps
crimins in these transactions. We will wait and see
how highly the argus daubs it on the successor in
office before deciding.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-25

John Sherman to prove you're bad,
But one remark suflices-
You endorsed Helpers book
Called The Impending Crisis
John Letcher, you once endorsed
Ruiiner's abolition opinion;
But you were democrat, John,
And now goy'nor of the Old Dominion
John Sherman's devil John Letcher's u saint
(John Ietchers democrat-John Sherman ANTI
The Opelousas courier., 1860-06-09

MERvE1LLE MEpIcALE.-llne deconverte
merveilleuse Went d'etre faite pour Ia que
rison des rhumatismes, des nevralgies ct de
Ia goutte, ct ce qui en- proure Ia superiorite,
est justement Ia vertu toute speeiale gull
nosssde. lie reir:ssde. eztrait du plant dc
cotton, ou compose avec ,c 'c plant Dc eotop, ne
guerit que les maux don't i est question, mas
il les guerit sdrement, promptement ct radi.
calement. Un grand nomhre de signatures
respectables rattestent ct nous n'avons ja-
nais vu une composition medicale 81 bien re-
commandee. Nous le recommandons toutes
les personnes ad1igees de rhamatismes, dc
nevralgie, de toute doaleur provenant dob
stacles intervenus dams Ia circulation des
fuides. LIE nombre de ces personnes est
considerable, ct nous predisons au Plant de
coton un magni6que success.
Courier de Ia Nzle.Orzeuas)
The Opelousas courier., 1860-06-09
cH1RuRGaE DEMTAI,R.

K Dr. F. II. L4sTER, annonce respectueussment
III a ses amis ct su public en- general, gull sest
etabli dune rnaniere permanente a Washington ct
ofre ses services CONNIE chirurgien-dentisse teus
ceux qui youdront ben le favoriser de leur patro-
nage.-n espsre qu'avec une Tongue ct heureuse
experience CONNIE aussi avec de nombreu1 ct COM
modes accessoirs, necessaires pexecuton de toute
operation dc chirurgie dentale, pouvor rempir les
exgences de sa profession avec nettete, ceert6 ct
a la satisfaction parfaite de ehacun.e
II posera des dents artfciees scion le besein,
depuis une jusqua unjeu enter, dapres une methode
ct un genre unissant plus haut point le sersice
Ia resemblance natureile, le comfort ct la duree
III met touiours la plus grande attention conser'
yer les dents naturelles.
N,B.-On trouvera constammens ls Dr.. Lanter D.
sa residence, rue noundville, Washington, excepA
anand il sc trouvera appel6 ailleurs par deyoT-
Washington, Lne., 2s Maj s1860-1a
The Opelousas courier., 1860-06-09

MACHINE Il NErroYER lie coros.-Nos lecteurs &C
rappallent pentstre les articles que nous avops pu
bes divefses fois sur e tort que pouvaient faire
s sente des cotons les Ingredients esrangers que
les acheteurs ct Les lubricants dEurepe = trouvent
lenr grand prejudice. Ils pretendent que eeste
saets n coton nest pas naturelle ct que Ia fande
y eat pour heaucoup. Les planteurs ct les exp<di-
teurs aercana ont prEtendu au contraire que cetse
imuFxtion de terres on de sabies est due Ia pluie
on al vent repoque od le cotton fpanoui nest pas
encore recolte Cette excuse peut etre vraie, mais
pour cent la perte euela malproprese du cotton eur
TAFT eprouver, perte immense sur deux millions de
bales qufis reeoiyent de nous chaqae aimee. Du
Srste, veici ii. Kioppenbarg qui "a METRE tout le
monde daccord, en- Dormant aux planteura ct aux
fac.eurs lnfailIihle moyen dexpedier du cotton pro-
pre-. NJ. 81. Kloppenhurg don't pesprit d'activite ct
dentseprse ct don't Ia prosperite industrele entia-
rement due nne intelligence veritablement sup6-
rieure, honorent un ST haut point lie Trosiame
District, est pref das aujourdhui, livrer aux ex
pedieeuis de cotton, aux planteurs ct aux mcteurs,
une machine eonnue SOUS le nom de Gliznore's Pa
tented coton cleaner qu nettoie e cotton dams toutes
phases soft ayant soft apras Ia coecse
IL nrsindre tort 4 10 sole.
. Uae de ces machines peus Sire examine en- pleine
activite de service, dams etablssement, rue de
Ia Veille Levee, Nos 1856 ct 4s7, anciennement rue
de Ia Victoire.
Nous ne 1outons pas, quaint nous, que cette
machine ne realise enteremens rubiet vue ct do
re1avaut nos exfzdisions seront ce oneles daiyens
6tre loyaies retsanger qui achate conance
le produit amesicain. Nous engageons done les
panteurs ct leg expadteass aler visiter Ia machine
de M kloppenburg, machine quasnous croyons ex-
cellente ct qui fetablira n faut reaperer Ia rkputa-
tion de nos expedteurs de coton.-Gdssr7iey.
The Opelousas courier., 1860-06-09
Premier rendu, Premier servi F!

\ E soussigne se prepare gutter les opelousas
- lie Ter d'Aodt proclaim. II en- main un grand
assortment de marchandises de toute sorta eu
peuvent composer un fonds de magasin de campagne
ct don't il doit disposer ayans eette epoque en- con.
sequence, ceux qui consuteront leurs pgopresinse.
rsts feront ben de lui rendre visite, attendu que
vendre il doi1 ct cue tout article actuelleent dana
le Magasin bon aaarche des Opelousas sera debte
dici a repoque susdite. Quand il aura ecoul6 sor
stock, il louera son magasin jusqu'au Ter de deem
bre 1860.
LIE soussignk Ne pense pas sacgifer sss marchan
dises usais les vendsa, dici au Ter d'Aodt pour ce
quill en- pourra retisere Son stock Sc compose dun
magnfque assortment de- .-...
MARcHANDIsEs SECHEs,
L1ssE FA1r, SELLER1E,
CoUTEILER1E, PARruAEa1E,
- CHAPEAUx, BorrEs, Sorl1ERs, &c
81 le public veut acheter bon marche, ell veici
roccasiou. S. LEVY.
Opelousas, 81 Avril 1850.
The Opelousas courier., 1860-06-09

Une- industrie, qui etait restee 4 peu pres
stationnaire depuis ,le moyen-age, ce1le 'des
cartes jouer. est 4 Ia veille de recevoir une
transformation touse moderns ct exclusive
sment FRANCHISE. Tn fabrieaut ingenieux q
iimagine un nouveau jeu de cartes, quill ap.
pelle les caytes de Esre saapsriake. Ce jeu
.comptera soft 50 eartes, cemme celni quisert
aau piquet ou 4 l'ecaft4, soft So pour le whist;
chacune 'elles representera un fait essentiel
des deux epoques simperiales .Toutes les
figures sont contemporaries. les costumes ex.
acts e.s remarquahles par IA fnesse du burin
ct Harmonic des couleurs On = remarque
les quasre empereurs, j compris le prince i'm.
perial. quatre imperatrices eomprenant I'im-
peratrice.m mere. quatrs Bonapartes. freres de
Napoleon Ter. qnatres Iles, formant les as, sa-
voir: 4 Martinique. ol est nee rimpera-
trice Ios6phine. aIeule de Napoleon III !;
pile de Cerse. Tile d'Elbe ct Sainte- Helene.
hes 80 eartes du jeu de piquet s'arretent au
coDgrea. de Paris, qui mis- Ie sceau euro
peen m establishment de rampire francais.