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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01

Col. Jewett. late L. S. Marshal, was at Wash
ington a few days since, and called on the 80.
+. f." when the following conversation en-
sued
Good morning Col. Jewett; l suppose you
have come to scold me for what | have been
doing"
"Oh no. replied the Marshal, "Mr. Buchan-
an, you did just right in doing just as you
please. | have no fault to find with your treat
mcnt of me. 1t was just what | might have
expected. The office | held has always been at
your disposal TO he given TO some body who
could please you better. But | would like to
offer you a little advice, noW that | am going
out, and wish you well and that is not to 90
on much further with this process of d~ecapita-
ton, for if you do, YOU will not have friends
enough left to give you a decent funeral on the
4th of March next.
Good day Mr.. buchanan. ~
Good day, sir ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01

IMPROVEMENTS AT PRINcEToN.-The Lynn
Mes says that an officer under the United
States government, and connected with our
coast survey, is now at the Mountain House, in
Princeton, professionally engaged in taking OBJ
servations from the summit Of Wachusett.-
Uncle Sam is about constructing a road to the
top of the mountain, by cutting down trees, re-
moving rocks, &C., for the purpose of convey
ing building materials to the summit. A large
observatory is to be built there duriug the
present autumn, the work to be done under
the direction and general supelintendence of
this officer. The road will be commenced near
the Mountain House, and its length will be
about three fourths of a mile. This enterprise
will much increase the already great popularity
of this locality, as a cooling resort during the
hot season.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01

VorE ARL IN Ill DAY-VoTE II EN-
TIRE REPUBLICAN T~IcKET-Then see to it that
all your neighbors are at the polls and VOTE
Every additional vote above the usual number
cast will be a forcible and effective argument
to the Republicans in Maine, and the other
States where elections are soon to be held.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01
VOTES

For any town in this Probate District can be
had upon application at this Office. A sufficient
number has been sent TO each town, but if not
received by Saturday application should be
n,ada nj oucp
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01
WIDE AWAKE, ATTENTIONS!
ORGANIZE AND CLOSE Up TIE RANKS.
YOUNG MEN, SAY YOU WILL

The undersigned will furnish the ORIGINAL HARTFORD
UNIFORM, consisting Of FULL CAPE, 1sT CLASS GLAZED
CAP, PITKIN'S celebrated PATENT TORCH and WIDE
EAGLE, at a iOuer rate than any other manufac-
turcr. Address JAMES S. CHALKER
Commandant Hartford Wide Awakes,
Aug. l6.-2w34 Hartford. Conn,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01
SIP ECIAL NOTICES :.

Notice. The Republican ms Of the town Of Dun-
merston are requ 'sted to meet at Town Hall in Dummerstou,
ON Saturday Sept. 1st, at 4 O'Clock T.. Nj, to select a suitable
candidate to represent the town the ensuing year, and trans
act any other business thought proper when met.
WINSLOw BUTTON, Town Committee.
Dummerston, Aug. II 1860.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01

Chester House, at South Chester, this Thurs
day. morning, about | o'clock, and was burned
together with the outbuildings belonging there
to, to the ground. Nearly all the furniture was
saved, as well as the goods in the drug store of
J, n: Moore, and tailor shop of Nelson Nourse,
which were located in one portion of the Hotel.
The House was owned by Francis & Whitcomb,
and kept by the former. The fire engine of
this village was sent for, but it did not arrive
at Chester in season to render any assistance.
The loss is stimated at about $4,000. Insured
S3000.-B. +. .ArguS, lug. 80.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01

DIR. A. ID. Putnam has returned from his Southern
tour and may now be found at his office, where he will be
happy tn see his numerous patrons and friends, and all who
may require his Dental services.
Charges moderate as usual.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01

OBITUAnY.-Isaac Matthewson, Esq, of Mem
den, died on Saturday, the 18th of August, at
the age of about 70. Mr. Mathewson had rep
resented the town of Mendon in the Lcgisla-
ture of Vermont many different years, and for
the last time in 1858. The g~eniality and kind
ness Of his nature joined to certain natural pc
culiarities of manner, had long since made him
a notorious if not a popular man. His associ-
ates in the House of Representatives will long
remember his short, pithy and telling speeches,
and the applause with which they were always
received. He lived and died a bachelor, and
his property is bequeathed to relatives and be-
n~eyolent objects.
"Long shall We seek his likeness, long in vain.r
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01

New MUsIc.-We have received sour Part
ing, or, The Last Goodnight" a song and cho-
rus arranged by Prof. L. Krauss, and inscribed
to Mr. and Mrs Hiram Circuit. Both the words
and the music are by a pupil and teacher of
Glenwood Seminary and it was sung by the
graduating class at North Granville, at the last
ograph of the Seminary buildings at West
Brattleboro. For sale at the Bookstores.
FELTON, has received from Oliver Ditson & Co.,
Boston, "The 'Wigwam' Grand March" dcdi-
Gated to the Republican candidate for President,
the Hon. Abraham Lincoln. Arrangements
are making for its being played by the military
and naval bands of the United States at Wash
mgton, on the 4th of March next.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01
wIsTAR's BALsAM of WILD CHERRY.

Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthmd, Group, Whooping
Cough, QuinSy, and the numerous as well as dangerous dis
eases of the Throat, Chest and Lungs, prevail, In our
c~hangeable climate, ut all seasans Of the year; few are fortu-
nate enough to escape theisbaneful influence. How impor-
tant then to have nj hand a certain antilote to all these conf
plants. Experience proves that this exists in Wistar's BAL
sam to an extent not found in any other remedy however
severe the suffering, the application Of this soothing, healing
and woudesful Balsam at once vanquishes the disease and
restores the sufferer to wont,d health.
From JOSEPH'M. WEBB, Esq.
bellows FALLS, Vt, May is, 1860.
Messrs. SETH W. FowLE x Co..
Gcntlemeni-for several years past | have used WGsTARis
BALsAM OF WILD CnERRY in my family whenever a remedy
for coughs or colds has been required, and | can say that /
have more confidence in this article than in any other prepa-
tion now before the public.
Some eight years since | had a severe nun OF WhOOping
Cough, which lasted three months, the severity OF which
caused me to fear something serious II 1t continued. In this
condition i resorted to the Balsam, one bottle Of which en-
tirely cured my cough, and placed me in as perfect healtlras
ever. l can cOnscientiously recommend WIsTAR's BALsAh
or WILD CHERRY as an article which will In most cases give
entire satisfaction. Bours truly, JOSEPH NJ. WEBB.
From Mr.. s. +. MERRILL.
A well known Musician and Teacher Of instrumental Music.
BELLOWS FALLS, May Is, 1850.
Gentlemen Having used DR., Wistar's Balsam Of Wild
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01

DRowSEp.-N little son of John Brooks, living on
the Island opposite this village, went into 'hc Con-
nccticut river at the foot of the island for the purpose
of bathing, on Friday morning of last week. Ina few
minutes the current, which is quite rapid at that point
II few feet from the shore, swept him away. News Of
this accident was soon conveyed to his parents and
diligent search was made for his body that aud the
two succeeding days. Tuesday morning the body
was found in the river just below the Vermont &
Massachusetts, railroad bridge in Mortified, and it
was recovered and brought to this village for inter
ment. The deceased was between eight and nine
years Of age.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01

DR.. e.. H.. Shoics. Eclectic Phy-iciau. gives
particular attention 10 diseases Of the yenito-urinary organs,
and special diseases Of women. See advertisement in anoth
err column.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01

The Annual session of the Grand Lodge of
the |. o. of o.. +. OF Vermont, was holden at
Middlebury on the 22d of August, and the fol-
lowing named Officers elected for the ensuing
year: o
I. d.. BRADFORD of Northfell, Grand Master.
TIMOTHY NINToN of Brattleboro', Deputy
Grand Master.
W.. w. PARTRIDGE, of Burlington, Grand Var
den.
THOMAS L. SHELDON of West Rupert, Grand
Muster.
A. IL. Copeland of Middlebury, Grand Treas
Wer.
7. A. Miles of Mortified, Grand Marshal.
Jacob Dewey of Middlcbury, Guqnd Guard
ian.
Grand Representatives to the Grand Lodqe of
the United States, Henry Clark of Poultney ;
James Mitchell of Burlington.
JOY TO TIE lNvALIp.-Persons afflicted with any
OF the diseases arising from n disordcred liver or stom-
"ch' nervous debility, dyspepsia or liver complaint,
should try Perry Davis Vegetable Pain Killer. 1t sci
dom fails to effect II cure in n very short time. Sold
by all dealers IN family medicines.
Found at last, II remedy that not only relieves, but
cures Consumption and its numerous satellites, which
revolvc around it in the shape Of coughs, colds, iufu-
eI2y, bronchitis Nc. This remedy is DR.. Wistar's
Balsam of Wild Cherry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01

DECLINES HoNoR.-Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher declines the title Of Doctor of Divinity,
conferred upon him by Amherst College. He
says:-
at would certainly give me pleasure should
any respectable institution bear such a testimo-
ny of good will. But that Amherst College,
son, is a peculiar qualification.
But all the use of such a title ends with the
public expression of a wish to confer it. For
the rest, it would be but an encumbrance, and
furnish an address by no means agreeable to
my taste. ] greatly prefer the simplicity of
that name which my mother uttered over me in
the holy hour of infant conservation and bap-
tism. May | be permitted, without seeming to
und"rv"ln" ynnr kindness. or disesteeming the
honor meant, return 1t to your hands, that /
may to the end of my life be, as thus far | have
been, simply HENRY WARD BEEcnER."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01
LORENZO BROWN, Town Grand Juror.

NEIIIOH huEs VVf I8VVs
There having been certain obnoxious and %slanderous re-
ports in circulation in relation to tn cause Of the death Of
MRS. MOVES STREETER, late Of Vernon, VI, we the I'M
dersigned having investigated the case to our satisfaction,
have no hesitancy in giving our opinion that Mrs. Streeter's
death was not the result of poison. The symptoms and pro-
gress Of her disease, and the manner Of dissolution, in our
opinion bar even a suspicion that any poisonous substance
whatever had been administered to cause her death.
MOVES BARsTOW, NJ. D., Bernardston, Mass.
LYMAN NJ. FUTILE, NJ. D., Vernon, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01

CHARLES N. DAVENPORT, Esq, of Wilmington,
was nominated by the Douglas democracy of this
District for Congress, ut the White River Junction
convention, Wednesday. f.. NJ. Brown of Woodstock,
was nominated rs Elector.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01

THE CENsus.-Col. Streeter, the deputy marshal
for taking the census in this vicinity, wishes us to say
that if any persons have been omitted in the enumer-
alton they can be recorded by leaving their names
with the other data required, ut the Brattlcboro House
in this village.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01

For Governor,
ERAsTUs FAIRBANKS of st. Johnsbury.
For Lieut.. Governor,
LEVI UNDERWOOD of Burlington.
FN@tr reasurcr,
JOHN B. PAGE of Rutland.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01

Q, f. AUSTIN has recently received his first install
ment of fall and winter goods, both for gentlemen's
and ladies wear. There are few if any places in the
country where better selections can be made or Mt
more favorable prices, An early call will verify our
statements, and most likely satisfy the desires ofthose
in want of something new, pretty or comfortable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01

HOWE & SnEnM An of Williamsville have opened a
large assortment of Fall and Winter goods, which they
propose to sell on their usual favorable terms. See
their advertisement.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01
REPUBLICAN NO MINATIoNs.

For President,
ABRAHAM LINCOLN, of Illinois.
For Vice President,
HANNIBAL HAMLIN, of Maine.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01
THE MANNER OF VOTING.

1t may have escaped the attention OF some of
our readers that at the last session of the Leg
~islature Of this State, an act was passed and ap-
proved making a change in the manner of vo-
ting for county officers. The Compiled Stat
utes have required that the ballots for governor,
lieutenant governor and senators should all
be put IN one box those for county and pro-
bate district officers being put in a separate
box. To comply with the provisions Of this
act it has been necessary to cut the ballots, as
they are usually printed, and sometimes those
for senators would be left appended to those
for county officers, occasioning delay in voting
and no inconsiderablc inconvenience to the can
wasting officers.
To remedy this Inconvenience and to facili-
tate tho business ef vs.ins, ON 20. ~~s p~sosd
at the last session OF the Legislature, so amend
ing sections eight anil eleven of chapter one of
the Compiled Statutes, as to provide that every
voter shall deliver to the presiding officer his
vote for governor, lieutenant governor, treas
urer, senators, assistant judges, states attorney,
sheriff, high bailiH, and judge of probate all on
one ticket, which vote is to be put by the presi-
ding officer into a box prepared for that purpose.
Thus the ballots for state and county officers, as
they are usually printed, will not be separated.
The same act also provides that another box
shall be kept for the purpose of receiving the
votes for members of Congress. Is usual, two
other boxes will be necessary, one for town rep
resentative and the other for votes for Justices
of the Peace. The most important change is
that requiring the votes for state and county
officers to be given in on one piece of paper.
CONGRESSIONAL SERvICE.-In noticing the
denomination of Justin S. Morrill,, as represent
tative in Congress, the North Star remarks,
substantially, that his time of service will equal
if not exceed that of any other representative
from Vermont. 1t is true that most of the
Vermont Representatives have served but short
terms, very few exceeding that of six years
but We notice a few exceptions. Martin Chit
tenden was representative 10 years Rollin c.
Mallory and Hiland Hall IL years each Will
liam Slade II years and Horace Everett II
years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01

PooR SERvANrs-Th administration changes its
route agents on our railroads so frequently on account
ofthe goose question, - that the interests Of the pub
lie service are thereby seriously damaged. Three
weeks since a bundle Of newspapers was properly
mailed at the p~ost-oifce in this village, for windham,
n town less than thirty miles distant The next Mon
day night the same bundle arrived at the post-cflicc
where they were frs, mailed, in the mail from Boston,
with the direction, "Windham w." plainly written
thereon. II is not often, we are Informed, that the
papers published .: this office, and mailed for that
town Friday ut or before ten o'clock, reach THEN lesti-
nation before Wednesday Of the succeeding week. Ii
some Of these oficials were selected on the score OF
capacity and moi; as they too often are because Of their
'soundHe,s ON the goose the public would be much
better seryde. Is it because there Is no capable man
in the Buchanan Breckinridgo ranks in this section
" ..4uA a. 1aN..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01

Nor GoING.-Many Of our citizens will be pleased
to learn that the Messrs. Speyer have re-considcrcd
their expressed determination to leave town, and de-
eide to remain. To this end they nre about r%e-ftting
their popular store with new and beautiful fabrics in
their line of trade, aad in n few days they will show
II rich aud more desirable stock from which to make
selections than ever before. They have also leased n
store in Greenfield, Mass, where they will carry on
the same business as here. With their New York
house and two stores in the country they feel assured
that they can furnish staple and fancy goods for ladies
use which for excellence of fabric and lowncss Of
price will defy competition.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01

A CARD.-To whom it may concern. Whereas certain
siandernus reports are in circulation relative 10 the cause Of
ed has made enquiries and is fully satisfied that they are en-
tirely g%ruundless, are not entitled to credence, and should
moi ln rirruiaipI.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01

A DucKtNG.-Thc Drattlcboro Cornet Band met
with an accident Tuesday afternoon, on their return
from a pic mic at S%paforl's Lake in Chesterfield. In
crossing Norcross's Ferry in a four horse team owned
and driven by A. T, Waite, and while attempting to
land, the chain fastening the boat to the shore broke
aud the boat glided back into the river. This let the
rear enl of the wagon INTO the water and prccipitntcd
those of the band therein into tho river. oovcml
persons received a wet bath and three Of their in
struinents were seriously damaged. Que Of 'he hor'-
cs was also considerably hurt. Fortunately no very
serious damage was lone and the accident could casily
have been much worse.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01

AMusEMENrs.-Besides the usual hops ut the Wa
ter Cures this week, d. c. Gibbs of the Revere House,
gave II complimentary hop to his numerous guests on
Monday evening; and n subscription ball participated
in by both citizens and visitors took place ut the Town
Hall, on Thursday evening, The attendance was
large and the entertainment, we believe, satisfactory
to all participants.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01

Mr.. EDTToH; notice in your paper Of last week,
a short account Of the match game 81 base ball plaved
ut Fayetteville between the Mechanic Cluh Of Brat
ile1nro nui the Green Mountain Club Of ihis place, IN
which there are some inaccuracies which place the
Green Mountain Club in nm unjust light. From the
article In question n reader would infer TINT ali or
nearly all Of our PLAYERS who were Instrumental in
winning the game were players lately from the UPTON
Club, and not genuine Jamaica players, when in fact
there j, only one oi ouT Club who ever belonged 10
or played with the pion Club, and every member OF
our Club l. a citizen OF Jamaica, while ut the same
time the lirattleboro Club has n PLAYER from the Tn
ton Club and another from the Olympic Cub in Bos-
ton, and soHie members who 10 nat reside in Drnttlc-
borp We only mention these thing, that the render.
of Your paper may understand That the jamaica Club
beat the BrttilcbOro Club at u fair game without anv
fore gn assistance, and we also would have il under
stood they arc ready To play that next game yuu speak
Of with the Brattleboru Club, ut any time when the
latter Club secs fiji to give them an opportunity.
jamaica. Aug. IS, 1850. lMrARTihLirY.
1t Is always dangerous in attempting to d even Il
civil thing where there are rival interests. The ac-
count We published last week of the u.a,ch game Of
base bail between the Brat;leboro and Jamaica Clubs.
was gathered from entirely impartial sources, although
some items OF our Information were, as il appears, er-
roneous. As to what our correspondent alleges ms
facts in relation to the Brattleboro Club, we know not.
nor shall we stop to inquire into their correctness.-
We-publish the communication merely to be civil
again. But We cannot help remarkine the stupidity
Of "a reader who "would infer that all or nearly MI
of our players who were instrumental in winning tho
game were players lately from the Upton Club, and
not genuine Jamaica Players when we expressly
stated that the Jamaica Club consisted of IA members
and that three Of them were from the Upton Club.
and that "their q. E. the members of the Jamaica
Club) superior skill was most manifest in everything
pertaining to the play" We presume no one doubts
TINT tho Inmaipa (lth won tho oon,o f,;.I,, ,,l H..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01

Windham County Senator's.
JOHN c. RICHARDSON II Westminster
FARLEY STARR of Whitingham
DR0UGlITON d. HARRIS Of Brattlcboro.
County Omcrrs.
ASSISTANT JrDGEs, MARSHALL NEWTON Of Newfane;
IRA GOODHUE Of Westminster
sTArE,s ATTORNEY, JABEZ d. BRIDGMAN Of Rockingham
.ELEAZER GOIu Az ,JR., Of Wilmington
IIicn BALLET, ......JOIIN HUNT Of Vernon.
Judges of Probate.
Dist. Of Marlboro. .ROYALL TYLER Of Tsrattieboro;
Dist. Of Westminster, ABlSIIAI Of Townshend
Members of CongrcsJ.
1st District, EZEKIEL p. WALTON Of Montpelier
2nd " JUSTIN 9. morrill, Of STAFFORD
Sd PORTUS BAXTER Of Derby.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01

BLAcKRERRTEs.-This excellent fruit is abundant
in this vicinity this year, and the berries are large and
fair. Bushels of them are daily sold in this village to
the internal improvement Of the consumer and the
outward advantage 0! the producer. Erastus Simonds
brought into our office IL few days since samples of
both the black and white berries which grew wild.-
Ono of the former was a singular specimen. 1t was
no less than four large berries joined together by their
sides so that they formed IL single fan-shaped berry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-09-01

'Who Killed Cock r0blnF 7 sad the spar
row. VINO killed the democratic party?'-
You says Douglas to Breckenridge. You,
says breckenridge to Douglas. You says old
to the democratic allies North. And you,'
shout back the allies North to the South. you !!
thunder out the slave-codeites to the Douglas
repcalcrs of the Missouri Compromise. no,
you" echo back the Douglas r%epealers and
squatter sovereigntyites.