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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-05

NATIONAL CoNvENTIoNs.-The statement is
made that the first POLITICAL national convention
in this country was that which the democrats
held in 1882. This is mistake. There was
national convention held in New York, in 1912,
which resolved to support Dewitt Clinton for
the Presidency, and in which three of the
Southern States were represented. In 1881
the anti-masons held national convention in
Baltimore, and nominated Judge Mclean for
the Presidency. The Judge would not accept
the nomination, but by his advice the conven-
ton nominated Mr. Writ, who accepted the
the honor, and in 1882 received the vote Of
Vermont. Mr.. Ellmaker, of Pennsylvania, was
nominated for the Vice Presidency. The con.
venton of 1912 was federal body, so that in
adopting national conventions the democrats
stole from the federalists. 1t was not the first
of their thefts from that maligned body, nor the
last either.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-05
TIE VIOLATION OF COMPR OMISES.

The opposition of the South to Douglas as
the nominee Of the democratic party can be
easily understood when it is reflected that Mr..
Douglas took the lead of the party in the vio-
lation of the Missouri Compromise. The true
logic of that measure is clearly perceived by the
South 1T is nothing less than that all similar
compromises are mere matters of temporary
expediency which may be violated whenever it
is to the interest of party to do SO, and that
consequently the territory of Texas may be
limited to two or three states instead of four,
and that one or two of these may be admitted
only as free states. The compromise of Texas
is no more holy than was that of Missouri; and
if leader of the democracy found it expedient
to violate the latter, why may he not do so with
the formerp
The territory of Texas embraces an area of
nearly two hundred and forty thousand square
miles, equal to six times the size of the state of
New-York; but it is far from being equal to
that state in fertility. 1t is only the eastern
half of Texas which may be considered as fer
tile, the western part being to considerable
extent arid and barren. Nor lis even the eastern
half always reliable for crops, owing to an
irregularity of rains and a efficiency of cur
rent water The region of country around San
Antonio and Austin the capital of the state is
beautiful when seen under the influences of a
rainy spring. 1t looks like an immense grassy
lawn, dotted here and there with copses Of
post oak trees, and has all the appearance Of
having been cultivated for centuries; and in.
ded, were it not for the absent of houses and
fences, one would suppose it to be long set
tied country. But though this region is SC
beautiful to the eye, there is some defect in il
as an agricultural country. We might be lee
to suspect this much from the fact that although
it is some three centuries since it came into thu
possession of the Spaniards, people who wer'
quick to settle on fertile lands, yet it remained
comparatively unoccupied until within few
past years. The country is undulating, Of lime
stone formation, and the rains that do fall
quickly disappear. The oak trees that ar
sparsely scattered over it, on being examined
are often, if not generally found to be rotten a
the core, and crops of corn of the modern set
tiers not unfrequently fail from protracte,
drouths. Grazing is the chief interest of tina
section of Texas and the climate is not yer
favorable even for that, being intensely hot an
pestiferous with flies and mosquitoes during tn
summer; and often MORALLY cold during tn
winter. Such cattle as are now raised ther
land they are numerous) are often driven for
market across the plains through Utah to Cal
fornia. In short, over probably more than on
half of Texas does the higher land of no
adaptability to slavery prevail; slavery bein
ruinous as q speculation wherever crops ar
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-05

New TERRIToRIEs-Th Committee on Ter
ritories in the House of Representatives have
agreed to report bills for the organization of
five new territorial governments, with the pro-
vision in each that nothing in the act of organ
ization shall be construed to recognise the exis-
tence of slavery therein, to wit: Arizona, Ne
vada, Idaho, Dacotah and Chippewa. Arizona,
between Texas and southern California, will
have about 100000 square miles, leaving no.
600 to New Mexico. Nevada will have 1867 900
square miles, and will take portion of Utah
and New Mexico. Idaho, "the gem of the
mountains" is the poetical Indian name chosen
for the Pixies Peak territory. 1t will contain
about 100000 square miles, about half taken
from Utah, small portions from Nebraska and
New Mexico, and the remainder from Kansas.
Dacotah will include portion Of the present
territory bearing that name, and portion of
Nebraska, and will have 10000 square miles.
Chippewa is an entirely new territory, composed
of the northern portions of Dacotah and Ne
braska up to the British line, and will cover
about 100000 square miles. The new division
also takes about 10000 square miles from Utah
and gives it to Nebraska, and the extent OF
Utah proper is cut down to 10000 square miles.
and it will be surrounded by the territories OF
Arizona, Nevada and Idaho. All of these ter
ritories with the possible exception of Arizona,
are considered as certain to ask admission into
the Union as free States.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-05

The President then announced that the pre-
amble with the first resolution was rejected
Mr.. Butler proposed that the balance of the
platform be voted down without division.
Mr.. Stewart of Michigan demanded a sepa-
rate vote on each resolution.
The vote was then taken on the resolution to
protect foreign-born citizens. =,
Mississippi, Louisiana Texas, Florida and
Alabama, declined to vote, and the resolution
was adopted unanimously.
A vote was then taken on the Pacific RAIL
road resolution, which was adopted, the same
States refusing to vote and there being but
twenty negative votes.
The remaining resolutions were then voted
on successfully, the same States declining to
vote and Arkansas, voting but three votes.
All of them were adopted nearly unanimously,
the yeas numbering 272.
A motion to reconsider was made, which Mr..
Stuart moved to lay on the table, pending. which
Mr.. Walker, chairman of the Alabama delega-
ton announced that the delegates from that
State would now withdraw and that no other
person should represent Alabama in that Con-
vention. Mr.. Barry of Mississippi, Mr.. Nor
ton of Louisiana, Mr.. Milton of Floridy, and
Mr.. Buyan of Texas severally made similar
announcements in behalf Of their respective
delegations. Gen Simons of South Carolina
said that all but three of his delegation followed
the bolters and Mr.. Burrows of Arkansas en-
tered protest signed by three members of that
delegation who departed with the seceders.
Mr.. Bayard and one other delegate from Mary
land withdrew, while the other with those from
Virginia asked time to consult, and thereupon
the convention adjourned.
TUESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
The entire delegation from Georgia withdrew
from the convention after entering their pro-
test, and all the delegation from Arkansas fol
lowed suit with the exception of Gen. Flourney
The remainder of the morning session was
spent in free talk, SO many other delegations
having retired that no business could be tran
sacted
At the evening session a resolution wa'
adopted requiring 2O2 votes (being two-third'
of the full convention,) to nominate candidate
The ballotngs then commenced and after the
18th ballot had been taken the convention ad
journed until Wednesday. The ballots are a,
follows:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-05

THE HEENAN AND SAVERS FIGHT of which
so much has been said and on which so much
money was staked, took place in England on
the 18th ult. The fight lasted between two and
three hours, and after forty-one rounds the
police and mob interfered and prevented its
completion, apparently for the reason that it APP
pesred as if Sayers the English Champion was
likely to get whipped. Heenan holds himself
in readiness to fight again at an hours notice
His friends demand the champions belt" but
the same feelings which led the referee to de-
clare the fight drawn game will undoubtedly
prevent his getting it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-05

"NoTHING BUT NIGGER"-The democracy,
in the choice dialect of their party, have time
and again declared that the essential elements of
Republcanism were sectonalism and agitation,
and that their platform was nothing but niger"
On the other hand, according to the same i'm
maculate authority, the democracy were lovers
of the Union and the Constitution, and that
the first was equally loved and the second re-
ceived the same Interpretation at the North as
the South. How are the facts? Six hundred
and six delegates all selected for the strength
and purity of their democracy met at Charles.
ton on the Odd ult., and in three days time they
run their vessel right plump on to the biggest
kind of niger; and there lies their old hulk
foundered amidst such breakers. The nationa
democratic party has breathed its last; it hai
ceased to exist, subsidized, gone to pot On tn,
bright morning of May l, 1860, it became de
funct. All that remains is to dig its grave, bur,
it out of sight if not out OF mind, and ercc
over its remains monument, Composed o
Pennsylvania coal carved in the likeness of
"nigger" with a bale of cotton for its pedestal
and on it inscribe something like this,
In CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA,
MAY l. 1860.
The NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY
DIED OF TOO MUCH "NIGGER."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-05

A mammoth bear, which has been the terror
of the sheep-owners of Florida Mass, for some
time past, was caught on Friday on the noun
tain near Adams A few hours previous to his
capture bruin took sheep from flock within
twenty rods of the owners house, whence he
was tracked in light snow by party of hunt
ers and finally shot by Mr. Tower. The hide
was sold for SIS, and the dressed carcase,
weighing 300 pounds brought about 10 cents
per pound. The hunters had jolly time over
bruins downfall.
The city of Worcester Mass, has set the ex-
ample-the first, we believe, thereabouts-ot
drawing colored men upon the jury.
The largest ciculation of auy one bank in the
United States is that of the Citizens Bank, New
Orleans Wis, S. $780, 900.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-05

BURIAL OF Ex-Gov. RoBINsoN.-The re-
mains of Ex-Gov Robinson, who died at Char
lesion, last week, arrived at his home in Ben
nington Saturday evening" and were received
by an immense crowd of citizens, accompanied
by band. During their removal in the hearse,
the band played solemn dirge, the bells tolled,
and the citizens followed in solemn procession.
The funeral took place on Monday, and called
forth the most lively demonstrations of grief
and respect for the deceased The eulogy,
which was graceful and eloquent. was pro-
nounced by President Hopkins of Williams
college, and the funeral procession was the larg-
est ever witnessed in Bennington. The direc-
tors of the Troy and Boston railroad were pres
ent in body.
The death of Mr.. Robinson was announced
in the Charleston Convention by H. f. Slough
as follows:
Mr.. Presidents arise, by request of the Delega.
ii from Vermont, to announce to this Convention
the sad intelligence of the sudden death Of Hon. John
S. Robinson of the Delegates Mt large from our
State who but yesterday stood in his place upon this
floor, in his usual health, officiating as Chairman of
this Delegation.
This morning about six o'clock, and while the de-
ceased was apparently in quiet slumber ho had an
attack of apoplexy and sudden his death that
he was not able TO utter word wish 10 be COM
municated to those who ere this are stricken down
with anguish by the intelligence of the death of theiI
| friend in this far distant city.
The deceased was about fifty-five years of age,
lawyer standing in the front rank of his profession, al
ways a Democrat, and as such member of our State
Senate, and in 1853 he elected Governor in the
Federal State Of Vermont-the only Democratic Gov.
OF that State any of the Delegates present have seer
since they were voters therein.
We, in common with all who knew him, held him
in high estimation for his purity in public and prvat,
life.
His remains, on the adjournment of this Conven
tion will be taken from the Mills House to the New
York steam boat, to be conveyed to New York, ant
thence to his own Mountain home 1t being all we hav
left Of him to return to the widow and fatheress.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-05

BETTER LATE THAN NEvER.-The people of
Bennington begin to recognise the claims of
Windham County to be represented in the CUB
crnatoral chair Of the state; something, we
believe, that has never yet been done. Wind
ham County has never yet had the honor of
furnishing governor to the state; but we can
assure the Bennington Banner that we have as
good material here for that purpose as in any
part of Vermont.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-05

Mr.. MoRRILL's SpEECH-We invite the at
tention of our readers to the able and excellent
speech of our Representative in Congress from
this District, on the Tariff question and in sup
port of the bill he sometime since reported
from the Committee on Ways and Means. 1t
is replete with sound views and logical reason
ing. Want of space has compelled us to omit
the statistics published in connection Herewith.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-05
town; Sd, Jacob Benton Of Lancaster and ]
C. Bean of Enfield

EXTENSIVE PREPARATIoNs.-The Republic
cans of Chicago are erecting "Wig wanm" for
the accommodation of the National Convention,
$50 by 400 feet, costing $5OOO and capable of
seating 10000 persons. In the center of the
front on Market-street, will be a dome sur
mounted by large eagle and shield support
ing a flagstaff The architect has very per-
tinently represented banner floating in the
breeze inscribed with the sentiment, 1mpressi-
bic and Undivided"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-05

THE New HAMPSHIRE CHICAGO DELEGA-
TIoN.-At the Republican State Convention at
Concord last week, EDWARD H. ROLLINS of
Concord, AARON H. CRAGIN of Lebanon, Will
LIAM HALLE of Hinsdale, and AMOS Tuck of
Exeter, were elected delegates at large to the
Republican National Convention. At the same
time the several districts elected as follows
LIST, Nathan Hubbard of Tamworth and George
Matheson of Dover; End, ID. F. MARsoN OF
Manchester and Francis Hillergan of Frances
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-05

New TowN.-A new town has recently beer
organized in Essex County in this State by the
name of "Ferdinand."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-05

MAyING-A trip to the summit of Wantastiquet by
Mr.. Bacon of the High School, his pupils and their
friends accompanied by The Band, was rendered ex-
ceedngly pleasant and entertaining by the delightful
weather of this year. There were no snow drifts to
interrupt their progress the other hand flowers in
profusion beguied their way. The arbutus hepatica,
saxifrage and adders-tongue now to be found in
abundance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-05

by Josin, who had been the cause Of the unhnp
py condition IN which she then found herself The
def contended that the $500 given to him. abso-
lutely, for the trouble which he might be at; while
said Esther claimed that def merely trustee,
and held the money to indemnify her las far money
can indemnify for loss of chaacter) against the injury
she had received. These circumstances transpired
more than twenty-five years ago, and what added
something of noreLy to the trial was the fact that the
grdndson in court and testified. Esther was mar
ried to said Wilbur abouttw years after these events
and hence the husband had to be Joined In the action
to recover. Querewhether the trial of such case
revves pleasant unpleasant recollectons of the par
ties, especially when they all belong to the same fam
lily. Verdict for pills., and damages awarded for
S2l0 70.
A melancholy, yet somewhat laughable episode
occurred in court Immediately besOre the adjournment
at noon One James L. Thomas Of Hinsdale, was
committed by justice Todd to await the order Of court
on complaint of his wife that she had been abused
by him and feared "for her life aud limb" The priv
ege Of asking questions was given him by the judge
whereupon lie respessed upon the indulgence granted
and fell into TRADE of abuse and o6-hdnd ogempUe
remarks generally, porraying wildly the hair breadth
escapes he had made from Infatuated and violent
woman and his wonderful salvation from draught Of
poison administered by her; but he had the appear
ance OF having drunk other poisons administered by
other hands, poisons which destroy body and soul and
disturb the domestic happiness Of too many families
Ae was ordered to furnish bonds in the sum of 500
for his good behavior and stand committed till the or
der be complied with; whereupon he ngrdce fully
retired to the Jail, renarkng to his injured "better
half" that she might "ook round" and find some
bondsmen for him, to which she made dsinterested
reply, probably feeling content with the present ar
rangement.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-05

CHESHIRE COUNTY CouRT.-We fluid the following
reports of tried the recent session of the Court
in Cheshire County, in the New Hampshire Sentinel
of last week
The action, Elisha Wilbur and Esther, his wife, OF
Putney, VT, vs. Perkins Staples of Wcstmoreland, an
old gentleman Of n years aud father of said wife, p
was called and the trial commenced before the jury
This action was brought to recover the sum of $500
and interest," alleged to have been paid the old man IN
1884, for tho benefit Of said Esther, then unmarried
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-05

The Democratic Convention at Charleston
broke up on Thursday, without making nom
ination. The fragments meet at Baltimore the
18th of June.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-05

AProINTMESr.-The United States Marshal for
Vermont has appointed Col. Truman II. Streeter
his assistant to take the of the southern
towns in the county, Vernon, Guiford, Halifax Whit
ingham, Brattlebero, Marlboro, and Wilmington. The
Colonel is clever fellow and good drummer, and we
have doubt he will do the duties of his appoint
ment in gentlemanly and thorough manner.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-05

DovER-Luther Haskins of Dover, was araigned
for violation of the liquor law. the 3Oth ult, and
fined $40 and costs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-05
THURSDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
An adjournment without n Nomina ion-,
DiscOrd Trium PIN N t--The Democratic
Machine Smashed.

The two wings of the Democratic Convention
at Charleston adjourned Thursday, without TAX
IS. Thus ends the Charleston Convention, and
with it the first lesson.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-05

During the ballotings Mr. Cuttings Of Mary
land, made several Intellectual motions to adj
journ to meet in Baltimore, on the LIST Monday
in June
The Southern boilers met and adopted the
platform reported by the majority of the Com
mittee on the Platform. They are ready to go
back if the convention will adopt a resolution
affirming the right of the Shareholders to carry
their slaves into the territories and be protected
therein, otherwise not.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-05

County CouRr-The adjourned session of thu
County Court will be held at Fayetteville, commenc
ing on Tuesday next. If the Charleston Convention
does not get through soon another adjournment ma,
DO necessary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-05

TEACHERS INsTITUTE.-A Teachers Institute for
the County of Wndham will be held in the village OF
West Brattlcboro, on Friday and Saturday, the 18th
and 18th days Of May. 1t is hoped by the Secretary
of the Vermont Board of Education, that Town Su-
perntendents and Teachers in the vicinity and
throughout the county, will be present far as pos
sble. Parents, citizens and friends of Education are
also invited to attend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-05

The BRATTLEnoRo CoRSEr BAND is winning gold
en- opinions from all who listen to their sweet music
and elegant performance. Their ducet notes and en-
chanting strains have been frequently heard of late by
our citizens, and always witt rapturous applause
MAIN Street writes us follows: ave were awak-
ened from slumbers one night last week by low,
sweet strains of music delightful and enchanting
that their source could not be mistaken. We avail
ourselves Of this opportunity to thank the Band for
their delicate compliment in giving such mnsc, and
we them it fully appreciated by one of the
serenaded" To all this "High street. shouts vgo-
and heartfelt "Amen!" We are perhaps little
late but for ourself edonally and individually
knowledge obligations to our friends of the Band
and assure them that speak what We know when
say that their unwearying efforts to entertain our
citizens appreciated. The street music on May
morning was pleasant, decidedly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-05

A RUNAwAY.-As the Townshend stage was stand
ing at the Depot in this village Thursday afternoon,
on the arrival of the Boston tran and while taking in
passengers TIE four horses started upon run, turned
a circle near the bank of the river, overthrow the
coach and with the fore wheels kept their course
up towards the bridge when they turned and went up
the Cemetery Hill, where they were stopped. Mr..
and Mrs. Taylor, their way to warlsboro. were in
the coach at the time of the over throw and both
somewhat though not seriously injured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-05

DEATH FROM BURSING.-The Sentinel learns that
daughter Of MIR Alvah Clark, of Troy was left alone
in room Saturday evening, April 2lst, when by some
means her hair caught fire probably from lamp or
cande) and in endeavoring to extinguish the flames,
the fire communicated to her clothes. Her parents
were both out Of the house at the moment, and when
they came to her rescue, it was too late. The girl
died Sunday morning. She would have been nine
years old the following Monday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-05

THE NATIONAL DEMO CRATIC CONVEN-
TON