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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30

resolution was then adopted by acclama-
ton. declaring that as he had received two-thirds
of the vote cast, Stephen A. Douglas of Illinois
was nominated according to democratic usage,
and was the candidate Of the democratic party
for prerident!
Wild enthusiasm followed Hats were throw II
up, banners unrolled, etc., while music by full
band heightened the noise and intensified the
scene. One of the banners promised 40, 700
majority in Pennsylvania.
The greatest enthusiasm was manifested both
inside and outside the hail.
a number of speeches were then made.
giving in adhesion to Douglas, by John Coch-
rane Of n. Y. and others, and recess was
taken until o'clock.
On the re-assembling of the convention, Ben
jamin Fitzpatrick of Alabama was unanimous
y nominated for vice president on the first
ballot.
Mr. Richardson of Illinois thanked the con-
yention for the high honor conferred on his
state in selecting for the candidate for the presi-
dency her fayorite son. Abiding to the sece-
ders he said that if the democratic party Should
be defeated and perpetually ruined, they, the
seceders, must bear the responsibility, not
Douglas or his friends. In this connection he
produced letter from Mr. Douglas, dated
Washington the Goth inst, authorizing and re-
questing his friends to withdraw his name if in
their judgment harmony could be restored to
the democratic ranks. Mr. Richardson said
that the course of the seceders had placed it out
OF the power of the friends of Mr. Douglas to
make any use of the letter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30
THE DEMOCRATIC FACTIONS.

We devote an unusually large space of to-
days paper to the details of the final disruption
of that great and powerful democratic party
whose banners only eight years since waved
proudly over all but four of the States compo-
sing this Union. In 1854, like peal of thun-
der in clear sky without one note of warning,
Mr.. Douglas introduced his bill for the repeal
of the Missouri Compromise and the democrat
ic organization lent all its force to the further
ance of this iniquiteas scheme. 1t was carried
through by the sheer force of party drill and
against the protests of some of their abest
men. Then the stampede began. Men OF
strong talent, large ability and high standing
both politically and socially, left the party never
again TO return. Two years later and demo-
cratic president was chosen but with twelve
states arrayed against him -Four years more
and the party is scattered into fragments with
not only two but three presidential candidates
in the field, Counting in Sam Honston) and
their highest ambition is now to seek how best
to devour each other. Their contest has de-
generated into mere war of factions, bitter
and nnreenting. This lessen carries with it
its OWL moral. Its practical result is to insure
the election OF the Republican candidate; and
the weapons with which to carry on the contest
to glorious consummation have all been gra-
tuitously furnished by those who are now but
the fragments Of lost plead
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30

There is small party of New Englanders here work
ing against Douglas. Prominent among these are Hi
ram Atkins of Bellows Falls (Vennont) .ippus and
Gen l.. }. Partridge, Of the same State. BENJAMIN
Butler, of Massachusetts,, leads the whole.-Speciai
dispatch 70 the ~ y. Herald, jane 20.
In careful scrutiny of the causes which led
to the disruption of the democratic party at
Baltimore, it becomes necessary to institute an
examination of all the ngrncies which worO at
work to effect the disaster The above dispatch
undoubtedly affords the clue to the agencies
which were successful in making Douglas a Sec
tional candidate. Some weeks since the A,gus
pledged himself to support the nominees of the
national convention whoever they might be-
AS there is muth doubt as to which set of can
didates are regular and which irregular, it will
be matter of interest to watch the Arqus for
a solution of that problem. This interest is
heightend by the fact that the majority of the
Vermont delegation was for douglas, while at
least one delegate was found among the sece-
ders. ""Under which King?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30

Gov MARcYs VIEW OF SENATOR DOUGLASS
CIL,NcEs.-A capital story is told of Governor
Marcy in connection with Senator Douglass
earnest pursuit of the presidency. Four Years
ago, when Mr.. Marcy was secretary of state, he
invited all the presidential! aspirants to dinner,
and made the table roar with review of the
chances of each. Omitting Nj. Douglas to the
last, and delaying him at that, the latter drew
the waiting fire with the query, well governor,
what do you think of my chances?' Il beg
your pardon, Mr.. Douglas, for the seeming.
but certainly unintentional neglect said the
governor, 'and | shall be obliged to tell story
to illustrate your chances. When was a boy
in my native town in Massachusetts, standing
one day by the roadside, talking with a neigh
Dor, horseman, riding at the top of his speed
his steed frothng at the mouth, and with TANKS
bloody with the rowel, suddenly stopped in the
road before us and hurriedly inquired the dis
lance to the next town. Ten miles said nv
companion. And how long do you think it
will take me to get there p demanded the excl
ted horseman. why look a-here, my good
friend, if you ride any way decent, it will take
you just about two hours; but if you 90 like
hell and damnation, you neper ,oiH get there
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30

SENATORS NOT IN THE LINE OF Promo
TIoN.-All four of the democratic candidates
nominated at Baltimore are taken from the
Senate, three of them being Senators; yet nc
Senator has ever been elected President. Wash.
ington, Jackson, Harrison, Polk, Taylor, Pierce
and Buchanan were taken from the ranks; Ad-
ans, Jefferson, and Van Buren, were promoted
from the Vice Presidency Madison, Munroe
and John Quincy Adams were at the time Of
their respective elections Secretaries OF State
and Tyler and Fillmore succeeded to the Presi.
dency in cases of vacancies by virtue of thei,
office as Vice Presidents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30

FoRNEY DECLINES TO SUPPORT DOUGLAS
1t is stated that Col Forney will not support
Mr. Douglas, but with his PAPER will maintain
an independent position, opposing only the ad-
mnistration and its candidates. The Douglas
men were so hilarious at the nomination of
their favorite that they consented to and voted
for the adoption of resolution pledging the par
vt to abide the decision of the Supreme Court
whatever it was or should be, on the subject OF
Slavery in the Territories, thus yielding all that
they had fought against at Charleston. This is
the reason why Forney refuses to serve nnder
the Douglas banner.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30

CoNGREssIoNAL.-Congress adjourned on
Monday. The post-ofice deficiency bill wa,
passed by the abandonment of the HOUSE
amendment requiring the inland mail service
cut down last year by the post master genera
from motions of economy, to be restored to it,
former condition The Senate took the ground
that the bill should fail rather than retain thi.
clause; and the president came to the capita
and declared he would veto it, if it did pas:
with that in it. The president vetoed the
Homestead bill on grounds similar to those as
sumed in his veto of the Agricultural College
bill last year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30

RATIFIcATIoNs.-There was an enthusiastic
Lincoln and Hamlin ratification meeting al
Rutland, Tuesday evening. as the Republican
flag was unfurled to the breeze. Spirited adj
dresses were made by Bliss N. Davis of Dan.
vile, l.. f. Chittenden, of Burlington, Frederick
e. Woodbridge of Vergennes and others; and
Gen. Clarke of Burlington sang a patriotic
campaign song On Wednesday evening the
Douglas democrats under the lead of John
Cain, of the Rutland Courier and behcaded
postmaster, made a speech the chief ingredients
OF which mere moderate abuse of the Repub-
licans, and virulent denunciation of the admin
istration The crowd, which was chiefly COM
posed of Republicans looking on for the fun
OF the thing, cheered the speaker Justify
whenever Buchanan was pitched into. One
hundred guns were fired, bonfres were built,
the Courier office Illuminated, and the streets
lined with sons and daughters of the "Emerald
Isle" listening with wondering ears and gazing
with staring eyes to the speech and gestures of
their famous compatriot. Altogether it was a
jolly time. The Breckenridge wing, also are to
have their jubiation. So Douglass native
county is not unanimous for the "Little Giant"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30

UNION IS STRENGTH.-Since the Baltimore
convention, Mr. Weed and his associates of the
Albany Evening Journal have thrown their
quarrels to the graves, and gone in with q
characteristic and hearty zeal for the Cause and
the Victory They accept the issue of the
Douglas democrats to make New York battle
ground, and put up as their motto success is
a Duty" Mr.. Weeds idea of the results at
Baltimore is original and probable:-
safer beating and rebuling his enemies, we SUD-
posed that Judge Douglas would esteem That glory
enough for one campaign; and that his friends would
constrGin his enemies to come into the support of
such men. as they might nominate. Ths-our only
apprehension from the begnning-was not done, and
the result will be, if not an easy certain triumph
for republicans. That the clear headed friends of
Douglas intended to force his nomination, BY n dis
membered convention, regardless of consequences to
him, to themselves and to their party is not to be
supposed. The obstacles to different course must
have been found in the impractcabity of the AFRO
gance and the exacons of slavery. The Spirit which
Gen Taylor encountered in his determination to ad
nit free California into the Union intensified, occa-
stoned the breach at Charleston, and will now work
the ruin in the democratic that it brought in 1850 up
the wing party"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30

EcCLEsIAsTIcAL.-Mr.G LIDDEN, late Of the
Bangor Theological Seminary was ordained as
an evangelist at Westmoreand. NH, on Tues
day, June 10Th. He will supply the pulpit in
that town until January.
LYsANDER S. BURBANK was ordained at Fitz.
william, June 18th. as missionary of the AS
syrian Mission under the care of A. b. c. +. NJ
The Rev. DR.. A. ID. Smith ofNew York preached
the sermon.
BENJAMIN LABAREE, Jr., of Middlebury
was recently ordained as missionary to the
Armenians under the same care of the American
Board.
CHARLES b. FERRY was ordained at Peter
boro, N H., June 18th, over the Unitarian So
ciety in that town. The sermon was preached
by the Rev. L. L. Hale of Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30

There was commemoraton of the fiftieth
anniversary of Runaway Pond" in Glover the
other day. Mr. White of Coventry gave an
address, and "reminiscences of the affair were re-
lated BY some of the party who let the pond
out. The thing was in fact undertaken from
love OF adventure. But prosecuting for DANA
ges naturally made them DESTROYS of assigning
as good reason as possible, and so they talked
OF increasing the flow of water in the mill pond.
The event proved great blessing to all that
region. Some of the best land in that section
is ON the very flats which were overAowed, and
which were for the time supposed to be ruined.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30

CALIFORNIA STEAMERs.-BosToN AGENcY-Tbe
Old established Office for the sale of California tickets
in Boston, is re-opened under the management of G.
l.. Bartlett Esq, the former obliging and popular
Agent. Under the new arrangement three steamers
will be dispatched from New York each month. viz.
on the LIST, llth, and 2lst. See advertisement.
Orygendted Biners-The cures effected bv this
remedy are truly astonishing. The confirmed Dys
peptic regans his pristine Ngor, the Asthmatic
"breathes ffeer," Indigestion disappears. These Bit
ferS produca these wonders. Let all who suffer try
them.
DAVIS PAIN KnLER.-"There is nothing in the
shape of medicine selling like it in Canada. 1t is SUI
persedng and giving better satisfaction than any 9TH
er article now in the Canada market.
L. HEATHFIELD, London, G. W.
EVERY SUMMER the demand for Hostetter's Cele-
brated Stomach Bitters increases 1t is found 10 be
tho only certain preservation of bodily strength dur
ing the period when the atmosphere IS calculated TO
induce feeling of lassitude and indigestion The
worst cases of Darrhoa and Dysentery give way TO
its potent influence. Innuinerable persons who are
now alive and well, thank the dscoyerer of this
preparation that they have not been swept away in
the harvest OF death. The bitters is recommended
by the best physicians in the land. This ia the best
evidence OF its real value, because, general thing,
they will not speak word in favor of advertised
preparations. They have been compelled to acknowl-
edge the claims Of the Bltters upon tho community.
Soloby oil druggists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30

RATiFrcATroNs.-The democracy of Bratteboro
Numbering fifty votes according to the returns last
fall, and we are sure they not numerous now)
is divided, distracted dsjonied, rent in twain The
nomination Of Douglas was ratified Tuesday afternoon
by the firing Of 33 gans after considerable trouble in
raising the wind for the powder Breckenridges
nomination was duly ratified by the other wing this
friday morning in a similar manner. Such small
divisions render the work ofthe Republicans extreme
y painful, for it wrenches awfully to strike full
blow ut nothing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30

NEW DEror-1he Vermont and Massachusetts
h"llroad Company have nearly completed new
freight depot, in this village 1t is built of brick, 112
eet long, and will add much to the accommodations
Of all interested in the freightng business. The same
company will soon join to it another building 40 feet
long for tank-house and for the further reception of
freight These will be great improvement upon the
unsighty structures which have occupied their places
and discredited the prevailing belief of those passing
over the road, of the charming beauty of our village
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30

He DECLINES DEFEAT.-Senator Fitzpatrick
of Alabama declines to be whipped as candi-
date for Vice President on the Douglas ticket.
AS soon as he was informed of his selection he
promptly declined, and thereupon the national
committee of the Douglas wing at once nomi-
mated Hershel V. Johnson of Georgia to fill the
vacancy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30

The Oldest newspaper in Wisconsin is the
Kenosha Telegraph, which has just come "of
age" being now 81 years old. 1t bears its
years well, and is good paper, published in q
good town and in good free State.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30

The DFFERENoE.-The Democratic candi-
date leaves off where Lincoln commenced.
"Honest Abe" began life by splitting rails /;
Douglas ends his political career by splitting
his party.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30

OFFICIAL CARELEssNEss.-J. A. Stevens, the
obliging station agent at the railroad dapot In this
place, found draft drawn by New York house on
firm in Cork Ireland, for lie. los. sterling among
some escaped matter from u bundle of post office
waste, few days since. This waste was on It's tran
set to paper mill and had it not been for this ac-
cidenal escape this draft would probably have been
ground into pulp. The draft was enclosed in letter
signed by Ellen Naoney and dated at Poughkeepsie
in 1857 and directed to Ellen Young of Cork. This
letter with its enclosure apparently deposited in
the post office, but it careessy left to find its
way into the waste bag.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30

BEARS IN SOUTHERN VERMoNT.-Two boys in
Winha.l few days since, while out in the woods in
that town, came across she bear and two cubs
With considerable exertion they succeeded first in
freeing one of the cubs ard then in capturing him.
He is undergoing the process of education for civ
ilized life
Isaac Pratt of Readsboro, captured fine culhbout
two weeks since which weighed 100 pounds. The
bounty on cubs is $40.
An enormous bear thought to weigh 400 pounds is
prowling about in Readsboro, Searsburg and Will
mington, killing calves and sheep. He has been pur-
sued and shot several times without effect
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30

RINDGE.-There was n violent rain storm in Rndge
n H., last Saturday afternoon accompanied by thun-
der and lightning Mr. Alfred Giles, living in the east
part of the town. went into his pasture to catch his
horse, and ms soon as he had reached the animal, n
heavy clap of thunder started him off, whereupon Mr.
Giles hastencd back to the house. He had been in
hardly five minutes when his barn was all in blaze
from stroke Of lightning, and consumed, togeth-
er with pig and quantity of iannng tools. No in
surance. There was shed attached to each end of
the barn, one of which connected it with the house
but both sheds ana the house were saved !gKeene
Sentinel 22Rd
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30

REDUCED IN CmcUMsTANCEs.-Our readers
can form some idea to what low pass the
democratic convention at Baltimore had come
to before its final dissolution when they are in
formed that even Mr. Caleb Cushing of Massa-
ohusetts felt compelled to Withdraw from it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30

FIRE IN VERSoS.-The Steam Saw Mill near Yer
non Depot was totally DESTROYED by fire Thursday
morning. The fire first discovered about o'clock
at the south end of the mill at the farthet possible
point from the engine but its origin is involved in
mystery. The mill was owned by Messrs Frink, Ely
g. Co.. and cost about $1,000 1t was in excellent
condition. and with the tools and some thousands of
feet of lumber will prove total loss, as there was
not dollar of insurance on the property.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30

DEATH OF \ Prominent CITIzEN.-Preserved
Amidon of Readsboro cut his knee while chopping
wood short time SINCE which accident resulted in
the lockjaw of which he died on the 10th inst. He
was the Representative of Readsboro at the time of
his death and had often been member of the State
Legislature lie was also select-man and had held
numerous other Offices being universally respected as
a citizen and man of worth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30

MORE LlGHT.-The Brattleboro Gas Company are
extending their main pipe the entire length of High
Street. The inhabitants of that most beautiful por-
ton of village will soon have opportunity for
general illumination. Provision should be made for
two street lamps the dense foliage of the
shade trees render side walks and the street quite
dark in that vicinity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30

DR. SANGER is to deliver Lecture in this village
on Monday evening next, at the Baptist Church, on
SUBJECT or "Cnaracter." He comes well recon-
mended by Elihu Burritt and others as an able and
accomplished speaker The press also in towns where
his lectures have been delivered speak in the highest
terms of his learning and humor well as of his
brilliant eocnton. From these data we are induced
to believe that he will give interesting and instructive
entertainment
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30
LOCAL 1NTELLIGENCE.

lNDEPENDENcE.-The Fourth Of July next is to be
gala day in Drateboro If present indications arc Of
any account. Early in the morning the 40 & F.
supposed to be the cabastic characters which repre-
sent in formula the "0dds and Ends',-wll make u
public appearance in all the grotesque habiments
and trappings that cultivated or unutorcd minds can
invent or Imagine The Antiques and IIorriblcs Of
other towns will bear no comparison to the famous
three hundred who will bravely march to the aggre-
CATION of discords which have originated
"since music, Heavenly made, was young"
Then there is to be regatta on the Connecticut in
which three Of the crack boat clubs in this village nrc
to engage in friendly contest for an appropriate flag
picnic at Norcross Ferry is to succeed where the
ladies' will exhibit their skill in archery; and from
what we know Of those who to try their skill we
fear that more than will find Judgment so
sure that speedy surrender will follow The Brat
tleboro Base Ball Club will play on the common the
married against the unmarried for suppcrs for the
party. Such some of the entertainments on the
programme, and take them all in all we venture the
opinion that the day will be celebrated in IN interest,"
ing, social and decorous manner. We wish all the
parties pleasant day and satisfactory result.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30

LINCOLN STATIoNERY.-W. FELTON, has received
supply of letter paper and envelopes with an accurate
and striking likeness of gallant "0ld Abe" 1t is Just
the thing upon which to conduct correspondence
during the campaign. Let every Republican call and
get a supply.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30
REPUBLICAN, STATE coNvnNT1N

In accordance with the call of the State
Committee, the Republicans of Vermont met in
Mass Convention at Rutland, OH the 9th day
of June, 1860, at ten o'clock, A. M.
The Convention was called TO order by Hon..
l.. Il. Chittenden, Chairman of the State Com
mittce.
Hon. Augustus p Hunton, of Bethel, was
elected President, pro TEN, and Samuel Will
liams, of Rutland, Secretary pro TEN.
Upon motion of T.. G. Redington it was
voted that Committee of one from each Coun-
ty be appointed by the President to report per-
maneht officers of this Convention.
The President appointed the following per-
sons as such Committee:
Caledonia County, f. c. Redington, of St.
Johnsbury.
Esser Co., David Hubbard, of Concord.
orange Co., b. w. Bartholomew, of Washing
ton.
Windsor Co., Ryland Fletcher, of Cavendish.
IVmdhdm TO-, ]. ID. Bridgman, of Rocking
ham.
bennington Co., Charles Field, of Dorset.
Rutland Co., L. N. Briggs, of Brandon.
Addison Co., +. T.. Woodbridge, Vergennes.
ChiHenden Co., ID. w. C.. Clarke, Burlington.
Franklin Co., John G. Smith, of st. Adams.
Orleans Co., Portus Baxter, of Derby.
Grand Isle Co., II. II. Reynolds, of Alburgh
Lamoiuc Co., f. b. Sawyer of Hydepark.
Washington Co., II. X. Slayton Of Calais.
Mr.. Il. Il. Powers, of Woodstock, offered the
following resolutions:
ResoIred, That when this Convention adjourn
the members from the different counties meet
in County Convention for the purpose of elect
ing Committee consisting of double the sena-
torial delegation of each county, for the purpose
of presenting names for candidates for Cover
nor, Lieutenant Governor, Treasurer, two Flee
tors at Large and Il State Committee.
Pending the consideration of which, the
Committee on Permanent organization, reported
the following persons as officers of the Convcn-
ton:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-30

PRESIDENT.
Hon. AUGUSTUS p. HUTTON, of Bethel.

John A. Conant, of Rutland County; Ed
mund Hammond, of Addison Co.; L. b. Platt
of Chittcnden Co.; Ira Cochran, of Bennington
Co.; Austin Fuller, of Franklin Co.; Roya
Tyler, OF Windham Coz Ryand Fletcher, Of
Windsor Co.; A. J. Rowell of Orleans Co.
Solmon J. Davis, of Grand Isle Co.; James s
Moore, of Orange Co.; Henry Stowell, of La.
noble Co.; Joseph Poland, of Washington Co..
james ID. Bell, of Caledonia Co.