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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-12

lMHRovEMENT.-The old brick building at the cor
ner of Main and lligh-streets, so long known as
Steens Corner" has been newly painted and other
wise Furnished SO that it looks 'highy respectable
The paint has removed one Old landmark On the
north side of the building the of "Zelotes Dick
inson" stood out in large and sharply defined black
letters where it had defed RAIN seet and frost for
more than quarter of II century. But very few of
the active business men of to-day can remember the
condition Of Bratteboro at that time, and not more
than two firms in the village can anedate the painting
Of that sign. But, ms We were saying, the building
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-12

The Keene Republicans learns that an agent of the
defunct Washington Go. Mutual Insurance Co. is in
this vicinity endeavorug collect assessments on the
old policies issued here several years ago. We have
pretty good reason to believe that is under 10
gal moral obligations to pay these assessments, and
would caution people not to do SO without making
some enquiries.n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-12

Divided Maryland, North Carolina, Kentucky-3
states.
The South Americans control Tennessee state.
If Kansas is admitted the Republican States
will be increased to 16; at the same time Is
would be necessary to make a choice. If the
House of Representatives fails to elect either a
President or Vice President before the 4th of
March, the Senate shall choose one from the
two highest voted for, and he shall act as Pres
ident during the constitutional term.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-12
THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

The following table shows the number Of
electoral votes to which each State will be en-
titled to at the next election, for the nineteenth
presidential term, beginning March 4, 1861, and
ending March Sd 1865.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-12

GONE To ErRorE.-wam II. Halle Of Boston
son of Ex-Gov. William Halle of Hinsdae, has gone
to Europe with Ethan S. Chaplin of the Massasoi
House Springfield He will be absent until about
New Years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-12

Oz- Notices Of religious, temperance and social meet
ings be hedin this County dndobtudry notices beyond
e usual announcement tciH be charged four cents per
line for Insertion Bat notice triH be inserted
for less dan so cents.
GJ'AH Communications must be accompanied By a
responsible name % secure notice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-12

FIRES IN TIE WooDs.-The extraordinary drought
of the past two weeks has been peculiarly favorable
to the successful firing Of woodland, and reports from
various sections well the intensely smoky condi-
ton of the atmosphere testify that the opportunity
has not been suffered to pass unimproved.
On Sunday morning fire was kindled in the woods
on the hill west Of the Common by two very naughty
boys, and the flames spread rapidly that an alarm
OF fire given and help rallied Immediately. For
tunately the mir still that the fire was arrested
after few acres had been burned over. Had the
breeze from the northwest been vigorous il was
the day before a number of dwelling houses in the
village would have been endangered.
About the same time Sunday, the woods on the
top Of Wantastquct mountain found TO be on
fire, and the dense volumes of smoke told with what
fearful rapdity the flames were spreading. Before
night hundreds of burned over, and at 10
O'Clock in the evening the entire crest of the mountain
with here and there dot of light doomed up above
the wreath Of flame which surrounded it as with
brilliant corrona. During the night and because of
the efforts Of men who had been laborng during the
afternoon the flames were to a considerable extent
arrested. About 10 O'Clock Monday morning the log
house on the summit fire, and n soon fell a
mass Of smouldering ruins. This house was built in
1s47 As by Robert Fender an eccentric Scotchman
who lived here at the time, and unfrequently
spoken of as blenders Fort" Its outer suaface in
all places where such inscriptions were practicable,
was covered with names and dates by those who had
visited the top of the mountain 1t was a landmark
that will be much missed by visitors who ascend the
mountain and by those who could see it from all the
region below.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-12

Is Free States, 1s3
Total Electoral vote of 80 States, 800
Necessary to Choice 152
Should the election go into the House OF
Representatives, which accident the republicans
will take good care to prevent, it becomes nee
essary to consider other elements which will
enter into all intelligent calculation of results.
By the Constitution the House is to select one
from the three highest candidates voted for in
the electoral colleges; furthermore each State
is entitled to one vote which is to be thrown as
the majority directs. The representation of
the states in the present House, is thus divided
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-12
John Bell and Edward Everett
Nominated.

We learn by telegraph, that on Thursday the
convention nominated the Hon. JOHN BELL of
Tennessee, for President. Mr. Bell is an old
line wing. He voted in the Senate in 1854
against the repeal of the Missouri Compromise.
He is one Of the most liberal and fair-minded
men in the South. EDWARD EVERETT of Massa-
chusetts, was nominated for the Vice Presidency
with great unanimity The Platform adopted
was that of the "Union, Constitution and IKE
cution of the Laws"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-12

has rejuvenated appearance Its outside looks
comely, and easy, clean and well lighted arc the
steps constantly trod by tile numerous customers of
Capens printing office.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-12

MEDIcAL-The annual meeting of the Connecticut
River Medical Association was held Mt Bellows Falls
Wednesday Of last week, at which time the follow
ing officers where chosen: Edwin L. Phelps of Wind
sor, President; Samuel Weber of Charleston, Vice
President; L. +. Simonds of Soxton's River, Rec.
Secretary; G. F. Gale Of Bratteboro, Cor. Secretary
Sam'l Nichols Of Bellows Falls, Treasurer The fol-
lowing gentlemen were elected delegates to the next
meeting of the American Medical ASSOCIATION, to be
held at New Haven Ct, the first Tuesday Of June
next, to wit; Prof L. f. Phelps of Windsor, DR..
Whiting of Chester, DIR. Daniel Campbell of Saxtons
River, and DR.. f. J. Higginson of Bruttlebero. The
association voted to hold the July meeting in Bratle
boro, the October meeting in Claremont, N. H., and
the next annual meeting at Bellows Falls.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-12

MAY TBArSIS-Thc annual meeting of the mem
bers of Hydropath Engine Company, FRANCIS Coop
foreman, for inspection, review, drill and target
shooting, took place Slturday of last week. The
company turned out to he number of about fifty and
with their machine paraded the common Here
two photographs of the company, as it appeared
when under marching orders and the other with the
machine manned, were taken by Mr.. Howe, which
pictures constituted the two prizes offered for the first
and second shots. The company then made their
arget-shooting excursion, and at that exercise Henry
G. Clark won the first and Robert b. Arms the second
prize. Upon their return to their new Hall the com
pany unexpectedly found bountiful collation. pre-
pared under the direction and at the expense of their
foreman, Captain Goodhue which was well received
after an exciting campaign. The Brattleboro Band
of course did the music for the occasion and was
done well. The l1ydropaths have fitted up their new
engine room and Hall in excellent taste, and under the
command Of their popular and efficient foreman are
prepared for any campaign either Of work pleasure.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-12
THE CONSTITUTIONAL UNION" CON-
VENTIOk

The convention Of the constitutional Union
Party" assembled at Baltimore on Wednesday.
Delegates were present from oil the States ex-
cept South Carolina and Oregon. The conven-
ton was called to order by Senator Crittenden,
chairman of the xecutivecommitteC, and Wash
ington Hunt of New York, was appointed tenn
porary chairman. The convention was perma-
nently organized by the election of Washing
ton Hunt as President, with one Vice President
from each State represented, and thirteen Sec
retaries. A committee of one from each State
was appointed to prepare business for the con-
vention, to which committee it was voted to re-
fer all resolutions.
We see that John Wheeler Of Burlington,
was the member from Vermont of the commit
tee on organization, one of the Vice Presidents
and one Of the committee on resolutions. Is
he the sole representative of the party in this
State, and If so, where is the author of the
"History of the Wing Party?"
Houston, Bell, Crittenden, Everett, Fillmore
and Judge Nelson of New York, are talked of
as candidates for the Presidency. If Judge
Nelson receives the nomination it will be with
the expectation that the Democrats at Baltimore
will re-aiirm that nomination.
The South appears to have the controlling
influence in the convention, and outside views
are favorable to the nomination of that arch
fillibuster Sam Houston. The hope and ex-
pectation of this convention seems to be that
the election will go into the House of Repre-
sentatives, and that in that event its nominee
will stand good chance of being chosen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-12
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE

BOATING IN BRArTLEBoRo.-Ther nre now four
boat clubs in this village, all Of which are fully or
gained, to say nothing Of the numerous wherres,
shells aud like smaller craft. The oldest Of these Is
the Green Mountain Club organized about three years
since. This club have purchased and very
beautiful boat built by Darling of New York. 1t is
lapstreak boat 49 feet long and carries six oars. 1t
is made of the best quality Of cedar wood and is UNI
painted. Its appointments throughout are in keep
ing with the boat. She cost s25s, is named the
"Buckner Brothers," and is to be LAUGHED tomorrow
Saturday. "The Wantsstiquet' is six-oared, lap
streak boat, built in 1860 by James of Brooklyn. N
" for the Wuntastquet Club. It is about the sa me
size Of the Buckner Brothers. This club have built
new boat house just below the Connecticut River
Bridge The "Surprisc," six-oared boat, formerly
the "Sw.ft- Water" and owned by the Green Noun
tain Club, has been purchased by new organization
known the Surprise Club. The merits of this boat
are well known. The Eureka" belonging the to Eu-
reka Club is fouroared boat of excellent model and
merit.
With these four boats all well manned our citizens
may reasonably look forward to lively boating sea-
son this summer. We would suggest the propriety,
now that inland fleet has grown to such respeca-
BILE dimensions, of general meeting of all the clubs
and the election of n Commodore. The election of
the right man for that place would be of great service
to the fleet generally.
1t may be well for us to suggest also that oarsmen
should indulge in their favorite sport in moderation,
as a writer in the London Times saws:
almost all young men who have been at Oxford
and Cambridge, especially thosy who have meddled
much in boat-races, have as rule diseased blood
vessels, arteries veins, and very many Of them dis
eased and diated hertsall brought on by the strain
and undue excitement crcmora' we, the doctors, call
~ of the circulation induced by pulling at boat-races
In fact, the matter is well recognized both at in
offices and in the administration Of chorolorm
amongst the upper classes where diseased heart is to
be avoided. 1t would seem the delicate bres of the
hearts Of the boys and lads sent to Oxford especially
at once give way before this pressure or rcmora."
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-11-22

The product Of sweet potatoes per acre.
when properly planted and cultivated, is
equal or greater than that Of Irish potatoes,
but the difficulty oi preserving them through
the winter renders them Of less value ior
home consumption. There is no difficulty
in preserving sweetpotatoes for double the
period that it is possible to keep Irish pota.
toes. We have seen specimens in large
quantities of sweet potatoes on exhibition
together, the product oftwo seasons growth
and those of the previous seasons growth
were rs hard and as sound ss those grown
the season they were exhibited. and the only
apparent difference in the two parcels was
that the old ones were shade darker in
color (they being of the yellow and white
Variety. There is no secret in keeping
sweet potatoes sound at least for one wear.
The only requisites are dry situation. Of uni
form temperature. not below 80 9 Or 90 g:
perhaps As or SO > would be near right.
The least expensive method for keeping
potatoes for family use. 10 to pack them in
boxes containing eight or ten bushels each
and filled with dry sand or dust. Our prac-
tice has been to collect the dry dust from
the road at the driest period Of the summer
and reserve it till the time Of harvesting the
potatoes. The potatoes should be dug as
soon as ma'ured. or before a killing frost oc .
"-F.s ice tue tuoers uTy periecJy, ana tlen
pack them in boxes or barrels, and fill in
the interiistices with the dry sand or road
dust. Fine sand may be dried for the pur-
pose in a large kettle. or in log heap. The
boxes or barrels should then be placed in .
dry situation in cellar, raised from the floor
foot or more. and at as great distance
from the walls. If at any time the temper
ature is found like to fall below the degree
indicated, small stove or furnace should
be employed with q moderate Ere to warm
and dry the room. Some market gardners
dig ceep pits or cellars. twenty five or thir-
ty feet deep in dry soils. walled up and lined
with tan bark. in which the potatoes are
kept on shelves = space being kept in the
center for a small stove to be used ia ex
treme cold weather. We have also seen
them Kept in houses constructed on the plan
described in the present number for keep
ing Irish potatoes, except that the space
between the walls for the sweet potstoe
house should be at least two feet wide an
filled in with tan bark. and more care beiu !,
taken to maintain an uniform temperature Of
the proper degree with q stove in cold weatl
er.- Valley Farmer.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-11-22

/ mel in 1882 and died ., the same place in
1855. She was a true child of genius
Her poems called forth the praise of George
+ ID. Prentice and other literary persons. At
the time of her death she was preparing .
volume of poems for publication. 1t was
afterwards given to the public. for the bene-
fit of her mother, under the supervision Of
Mr.. Prentice
/ BENJAMIN s. Parker is a native of Henry
county. and is now in his 2Sth year. He
has written considerable for our columns,
and his poems have always been we'll receiv-
ed. There is future promise in him.
Granville Mullen Ballard is native of
oldham county. Kentucky. and is now in
his 2Sth year. He is graduate of Asbury
University and is at present teacher in
,he Indisna Institution for the Education Of
he Blind in this city. His Blood for Blood
Ballad of Gnarlwood Tree" has been
much admired This tree is on South street,
near Virginia Avenue, and the following is .
description of it that we find in note in
poets and Poetry of the West:"
prominent among the objects of interest
in the beautiful capital of Indiana. stands
Gnarwood Tree, with which the incidents
of this ballad are associated. 1t is a native
elm. and has been adjudged by travellers to
stand without a rival. in all the cities of the
Union. in point OF beauty. The interest
that clusters around it. on account Of the
tragedies supposed to have been enacted be-
meath its branches, should book it upon the
page of romance. This tree has attained
an attitude of about ninety feet, and the
greatest diameter of its top is almost one
hundred feet. It's trunk measures one hun
dred and eighteen inches in circumference
at point equally distant from the ground
and the lowest limbs. Its massive crown
outlines beautiful curve, and its roots ex-
tend over area of nearly nine hundred
square rods.
Sidney Dyer. at the age of sixteen. was
"bold drummer boy" in the American ar
my. He was then ignorant Of the rudi-
ments of an English education. but kind in
fluences cluste. ed around him and he be-
came interested in the pursuit of knowled ,e
He commenced preaching in 1845. and in
1850 became pastor of the FRS, Baptist
Church in Indianapolis. In lS49 he pub
ished a volume of poems, with the title of
AN Olo of Love and Song" He is now
a general travelling agent of the Baptist
church.
Cornela W. Laws was born near Cir
cinuati, and is now a resident of Richmond.
She has written some pieces that for fresh
ness and originality Of thought, are seldom
cxceled.
Samuel V. Morris. a native Of Indianap.
oils. has contributed frequently to the Jour
nal and the Knickerbocker. He is we'll
known in this community as a musician
He has written several New Years address
es for our paper, which have been received
as among the best productions of that pecu-
liar ind OF literature.
The authors nameI abave are all, We be-
leve, of the Indiana poets mentioned in the
work before US. LII we have failed to men :
ton any it is because of an imperfect index
and the difficulty of finding authors names
without it.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-11-22
SO.

bushels. kind. blle and white Nsahsn nook:
+. r. Lake, acre. WELD. 3le bushes. hind.
Shaker blues: E. Whitford. acre. visld.
los bushels. kind. peachblows: and s. T..
Woodhll. acre. yield 293 bushels. kind.
blue aud white Neshannocks.
Mr.. Hornsr Of ST. Clara Vrliev. Cayifor.
MIA. in 1880. reported an average weld Of
iooo bushels per acre on large arena.
swsEr POTATOES.
There were two entries. George Wood.
III 0. Marion. aud Vsstalls Of Wayne ooun
ty. The first raised at the rate Of 40 bush.
els per scre; the last geo bushels, on a esu.
etsi average OF twenty acres But one of
the bermudas they raised 81 bushels on
one eight OF An acre. aud Of the yellow and
red Nansemonds, ~ bushels on ona. fo.r,h
Of an acre.
HUNGARIAN GRASS.
There were three entries-two by Viii.
liam Simmons o: Upton county. one for /
acre. the other for acres; yield eight tons
and GAO pounds per acre; and one for one
acre. oy John Williams Of Knox county,
yield S.tons and 1870 bushels per acre.
TIMOTHY HAY
There were several entries in this crop.
OF which the heaviest yield Is tons and
l6o pounds per single acre. BY james Orr
of Delaware county. His average Weld
was B tons per acre. F. Whitford of Ma.
rion county raised tons SS4 pounds per
acre; o +. Aiken of Vanderburx county,
whose held OF go acres yielded an average
of 81 tons per acre: J. ID. Williams of Knox
county raised 3 tons 237 pounds. and T. A,
Long OF Howard county showed tons Der
acres.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-11-22
Fronshs Eev C,:rans Balieti.
Nv hat would the Flag O( So0th
CaROlt0a have Av1hIeA Metz

The late Joel R. Poinsett of South Caro-
Ina was our Minister to Mexico when one
of the yearly revolutions broke out in that
doomed capital. The fury for few hours
was terrible. No age, no sex was spared
He'll empty that day,
And all the nends we're there
The storm Of balls swept through the
street where Mr.. Poinsett's Office was. He
displayed the American flag, the starry
banner of the free and the strong. and in
moment the storm. IS far as his Office was
concerned. ceased. Mr.. Poinsest. in ad-
dressing his fellow citizens against the mad
effects Of disunion, upon his return home.
said, Now, what would the flag Of South
Carolina have availed me if had unfurled
such piece of buntings 1t would have
been hoo.ed at. and my Office would have
been demolished aud myself killed"
Aye. what would the flag of South Caro-
lima or any other State avail one unfurling
it on any foreign shore! 1t would be des
piscd. Vote to-day then, fellow citizens,
TO support the beautiful banner Of the free
and the brave. the glorious stars and stripes
that has waved in triumph on every ocean.
and On every land, upon which the expiring
eye Of patriotism has gazed with rapture and
delight
Thai star spa gled banner, oh long may il wave,
Der the land of the free and the home Of the brave
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-11-22
Ch ased by a Bear.

A good story is told OF some fellows out
on prospecting tour in the mountains in
the neighborhood of Denver City. One of
them took his gun and strayed a short dis
,snce from the camp and shot a cub. not OBJ
serving at the time the old bear. who was
near at hand, ready TO avenge the death Of
her offspring. The hunter approached his
game with an exultant air. glowing in his
success. and anticipating the astonishment
OF his companions, to see him march into
their midst with an ample supply of tender
bears meat, when, to his surprise, he saw a
large bear boundig towards him. very much
enraged. apparently determined to demolish
him at a single meal. Our hero dropped
his gun and started down the hill like Z
frightened deer. His companions saw him
coming. tearing through the brush. and in
quired the cause of his great haste. to which
he replied. "Get your guns ready for shot
I'm bringing her right into camp The
bear beat a retreat at the appearance of re
Inducements. and our hero sank exhausted
on the ground, in the midst of his startled
fellows.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-11-22
~T The Richmond Wing very sensibly
md Datriot,callv ramArka-

and patrlotlcAIIy remArks:
Our country in an eminently prosperous
condition, and without single law on the
Congressional statute book affecting our in.
terests injuriously, we have no earthly ex.
cuse for the clamor and complaints inces-
sanity raised BY certain classes amongst Us
The Union has thus far been fertile in bless
ings to US, and if we are wise We will cher.
ish instead of striving to destroy it.
@Mr. Dampier. farmer residing nea,
Taunton. England. is said to have horse
in his possession, aged So years. which be
rides daily about his farm, and occasionally
goes cst hunting with
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-11-22

~The Davenport, Qowa) Gazette of
Tuesday morning of the election. thus ap.
peals to the Republican ladies for help ia
the work of the day. Here are some of the
pieces.
@We hope every republican who
fails to vote to-day viii have to 20 supper
less to bed, and be made to sleep BY him
self Any man who forgets his country
should be forgotten by his wife.
Sweethearts. look to ycur lovers! Any
you " man with the light of this day and
age around him. who does not vote the Re-
publican ticket, IL ct for 'treason. strataeem
and spoils," iu love and after marriage
Don't trust the critter. a.a
Let every good Republican woman 1t
dinner time to day. inquire Of her husband
if he has voted. II not. don't give him .
mouthfuI till the freeman's duty Is di,charg.
ed. Don't give him his dinueT till he earus
it.
As it has been said on the occasion ofleas
importan, elections. may every Republican
who sits down at his table tonight. without
having voted to- day. find tartsT emetie in
his tea or coffee Wives! look ae il.
Don't any man who thinks he can con-
troll woman. say he cannot control anoth.
er vote. It is easier to lead six men by the
buttons than one woman by the nose
Republican women let your last words
to yoor husbands this morning. with the a.
ter breakfast kiss. be. "Go straight to the
polls and vote. No vote. no dinner"