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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26
LOCAL INTEILIGENCs.

WEST BRATTLEBoRo.-ln anticipation Of the open
ing of "Glenwood Ladies' Seminary" Mt West Brattle-
boro, by Mr. circuit, that village has undergone SEN
sibe improvements in The matter of buildings. The
buildings heretofore belonging to Dratteboro Academy
have been retted and greatly improved, while the ad-
dton Of the mansion for the Principal and his
family boarder makes extensive and valuable accom-
modations. We learn that Dir circuit has also pur-
chased the building once known as "Mclrosc Acade-
N.Y." which will be Immediately re-ftted to be oecu-
pied in the fall first class boarding and day school
for boys. lie has also secured the services OF a. f.
Lcavenworth, A. NJ, editor Of the "Vernont School
Journal" and for five years Principal of "lInesbureh
Academy" as Associate and acting Principal in that
department. This Seminary in all its departments
will be opened in September, as will be seen by the
advertisement.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26
MASSACHUSETTS.
From the Springfield RepuJticdn:

ain ways in which it is useless to mention now, We
are of course disappointed in ways which shall
have frequent occasion to mention between this date
and November, are glad and grateful The nomi-
spccts matches well with the platform, which is bold
manly comprehensive The many friends Of Mr. Sew.
ard particularly, will feelaggrieved by this result but
it could not have been otherwise. The States which
must be carried to secure a Republican triumph did
not dare " assume Mr.. Seward and the forcing upon
them Of u name that would weaken them aud develop
opposition-orgamzed aud coiisolidaied-woud have
been neither wise fair. We predict for the ticket
popularity that will grow the campaign advances
into Juror of enthusiasm. Itpredict, Furthermore
hat IL ,r;U he eIe0,I'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26

DEMOCRATIC SYnPATHY.--In reading the
New York Herald, Boston Post, and other
democratic papers since the nomination OF
Lincoln. stranger to the politics of our nm
try would certainly believe VIM. II. Seward to
be one of the leading and most honored men
in the democratic party. The Herald of the
10th, thinking that Mr.. Seward would be the
Republican nominee, published an editorial
yillifying the distinguished Senator in language
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26

THE FRUIT TREEs.-Our reporters have Wis
tied within two days, nearly every part of the
Commonwealth The fruit trees of all discrp-
tons never gave better promise of an abundant
harvest They are loaded with blossoms from
the rock-bound coast of Essex to the fertile
slopes of Mount Hape Bay Whole orchards
stand like huge bouquets, present joy and flu
ture promise. Dry weather, more favorable to
the setting of fruit, has secured this crop, and
bounteous rain has come in time to gladden.
the farmers hope for corn and grain, and grass.
boston Herald.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26

WHAT THE PEOPLE TnINK.-The nomna-
tons of Lincoln and Hamlin are already awaken
ing an enthusiastic response which augurs well
for the campaign. In all the principal cities
and villages in New England salutes were fred,
in many of them bonfres, music and process
sions testified to the popular joy. The gather
ing of the immense multitude at Chicago and
the hearty responses there made to the nomina-
tions have reverberated throughout the country.
The Republicans hail these signs with the live
liest satisfaction. The democrats behold in
them the handwriting on the wall, and with
sinking hearts and tremulous knees read their
inevitable defeat.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26

A SILLY RUMoR.-Some of our democratic
papers state the idea that Senator Seward was
about to resign his office of United States Sen
alter in consequence of his dsafection in not
being nominated for the Presidency So far
from this being true the Auburn Ddiiy Adcerii-
said to have been written by the distinguished
Senator, in a truly gallant and enthusiastic
manner.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26

EXpLANAToRy.-It will be seen in the report
of the Chicago Convention that in several in
stances half vote was cast. Pennsylvania had
twice the number of delegates to which she was
entitled, and in case of disagreement each set
cast half vote.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26
manner

TnE RESULT IN WIscoN>IN-The official canvass
for Chief Justice in Wisconsin finally closet the
latter part Of last week. and shows that Dixon. the
Democratic nominee, is elected by $3.50 maioiity.-
Argus.
This same Dixon is one of the most en,hu.
siastic supporters of Lincoln and Hamiin in
Wisconsin. If the democrats will always nom.
mate such candidates they will stand fair
chance of electing their nominees.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26

SuicrDE.-Fnnk i. Taylor of this village commit
ted suicide by taking srychninc, on the afternoon Of
Thursday. lie ut the time boarding at the Revere
House, and a servant found him in his about
o'clock in the evening in commissions. He died in
about two hours but not until he had told the phys
clan and his friends that he did the deed knowingly
and pre- medtately. lie was native of Wnrdsboro,
but had lived in this the last six seven years
For nearly two years he has been unable to work by
of disease, which sickness had dspirited him.
His age was about 90 years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26

Mr. Geo. W. Emerson has purchased the "Grecn
Estate on High-street situated between ;he building
formerly occupied by o. H. Plat Tor printing Office
and the road leading to Green-street With his usual
enterprise he has already commenced repairing the
house, which when completed will improve that por-
| ton of the street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26

House. AND WAGON SToLEN-A man from North
field, Mass, by the name of johnson was in this vii
loge last Saturday, business, with his horse and
wagon which he LEFT under Tyler & Thompson's shed
in the Of the Town Hall. On going for his team
late in the afternoon it no where to be found. As
it was securely fa.tened it evident that
cal had stolen it and made off, Officers were started
in pursuit but up to the time of going to press It'd
ings of the missing team had reached this village
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26

"Oi course, were there are so many names before
the Convention, he friends Of many prominent men
must suffer temporary disappointment. Mr.. Lin
strong in the Wet lie showed III his celebrated con-
test with Mr. Douglas, that he had great power with
the masses. Tn, people have great confidence In his
unquestioncd integrity, in his devotion 10 the Repub-
lican cause. in his sterling good sense, and in his
manly perseverance, which has enabled him to over.
come all obstacles in his way, and hew out for him.
self the path TO cmnence and usefulness"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26

"The lRREPREssIDLE Conflict which Mr.
Seward predicted has already commenced in the
United States Senate between Senators Davis
and Douglas. The democrats secuted the idea
Of this conflict, but it is more than likely to be
the tiputt, ar horn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26

The TEAcHEE's INSTITUTE at West Bra,teboro
last week, under the superintendent of J. 5. Adams
Secretary OF Board of Education. assisted by A. Z.
Leavenwor'h and others, was well attended by an in
'ere'cd audience. More than fifty teachers were
PRESENT and we believe they all felt that the time had
been both pleasantly and probably These Institutes
are doing much in the way of awakening an interest
among the teachers of our common Schools
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26
From the Concord ISiateSmaR /:

"rhere is evcryrc to believe that the selection
is the best that, tnder all circumstances, could be
made. The CANDIDATE is well located, and has ac-
aured no mean celebrity as n bold aud determined
Republican oratot and fast friend Of the Coustitu-
ton and the Unio. The West will rally for Lincoln
and Victory Ms they would have done perhaps for no
other candidate before the Convention. The North
ern States will rol up triumphant majoritics for him
who carried the popular majority of Illinois against
Douglas ia 1858, and would now have been its sena.
in Congress, but for the unequal division Of the
State into Representative Districts ind the Middle
States will give the votes which to make Abri-
ham Lincoln the next President Of the United States
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26

y SALUTE Of thiriy-six guns-one for each State
and one each for the Territories of Kansas and Ne
braska and the District OF Columbia-was fired in
this village on Saturday, in honor Of the Republican
ticket nominated at Chicago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26

From the Newark Mercmy:

of Mr. Lincoln, whose name hencefnrth will he the
wachword OF an unnumbered host it Is not necessary
that we should speak ut length. lie belongs to The
country and his life and principles alike challenge the
Ills deeds-deeds in behalf of tie Rights of Man. Of
Free Labor of Free Speech, and Free so-these form
his best panegyrc, and best present his right pop
ular support. In all the Union there is purer pa
trio-no man of broader views greater mental stat
nre than MIR. Lincoln. No man has more ably and
successfully expounded the principles of Republican,
ism, or more galany sustained the cause OF the peo-
pie against the despotsm ola sectional interest. Stand
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26
THE PLATFORM.

An amendment to the second declaration in
the Republican Platform as reported by the
Committee, was made by George w. Curtis of
New York, and adopted by the Convention
In the proceedings published last week we only
gave the declaration as reported by the Com
mittce; we now supply the omission. The
second declaration reported is as follows
ID. That the maintenance of the principles promu-
gated in the Declaration of independence and cmboi-
led in the Federal Constitution and that the Federal
Constitution the rights of the states and the union Of
tue States, must and shall be preserved.
The amendment adopted, and which should
be appended to the above is the following quo
tation from the Declaration of Independer ce:
And that we rcassert "thesc truths to be selfevi-
"dent, that all men are created equal; that they are
endowed by Their Creator with certain nalienabc
righs that these among life liberty and the pur-
suit of happiness. That to these rights, gov
ernments are instituted among men, deriving their
"just powers from the consent Of the governed"
The Platform is solid and enduring. 1t rests
on the deep-rootcd principles of true demo-
cratic government, by which the aggressions of
the slave-power and the turpitude and treachery
of the democratic party shall be overcome. 1t
recognises the supremacy of Freedom and free
institutions While it carefully aiiirms the
right of each State TO control its own insti,u-
! tons without let or hindrance from other States
or from individuals without their jurisdiction,
it emphaticaly condemns the extension of slav-
cry. On the other questions of Home Indus
try. Public Lands and Pacific Railroad it
speaks out clearly and vigorously. 1t is basis
upon which we can all labor, and upon which
we are morally certain to conquer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26

The village of Camden, near Utica, N, Y, is
violently exercised by the elopement of a Mr.
Sears, aged SO, with Miss Barnes, aged l6,
the girl being the youngest sister of his wife.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26

DOUGLAS COUNTED OUT.-Before the meet.
ing of the Charleston Convention we felt conf
dent that Mr. Douglas would be the democratic
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26

EAiN AND Fnosr.-The long drouth of six weeks
was relieved early Saturday morning Of last week by
very exemplary rain which added renewed vigor to
the laiguishing heritage. Sunday was clear, cold and
windy, and Sunday night proved fatal in many places
to young vegetables that were not protected. There
was not only frost but in places in this village
the ground roze to the depth of half an inch or more
rain succeeded to the frost, since when the weather
Ia, been pleasant.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26

PowERs' ISsriruTE.-The semi-annual examine
ton and exhibition of Powers Institute at Bernarls-
ton, Mass, held on Monday and Tuesday Of last
week. It was fully attended and gave very general
satisfaction. Awards for punctualty were made to
iwenty-eight young ladies and gentlemen by II. W.
Cushman, consisting of blank autograph books, ele-
gantly bound. Diplomas were conferred upon two
young gentlemen who had completed their academic
course. The Institute under the charge of l.. F..
Ward seems to be highly prosperous and hourshing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26
OPENING OF THE CAMPAIGN.
Opinions of the Republican Press on tho
Nominations.
MAINE.
From the Bangor Wing :

awe record thisday. with the highest qualification,
the nomination of the Hon Abraham Lincoln of Hi
nois for the next PRESIDENT Of the United States, by
the collective wisdom Of the Republicans in General
Convention ut Chicago.
1t will Ill the hearts Of the people with pride and
pleasure to know that our own llnmn, whose name
and fnine are ms familiar to us I'LL as household words,
is nominated for Vice President We have only time
to say that the nominations admirable, and are
lust what was wanted to carry the whole North and
lead the Republican party to a national triumph"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26

JAMAIcA.-Wc are informed that last Friday eve
ming MS Mr.. LOWS Hart his way homewarl
and while on piece Of land belonging to his neigh
bors, Aurelius and Osman Howe, he hailed by
the Mcssrs Howe and ordered of the premises. Not
moving sufficiently fast to suit them he was attacked
as he says, by them with knives and other weapons
and mareated to the extent of a severe pounding and
cutting, leaving him scarcely able to reach his home.
Complaint made, the Howes arrested ANA held in
the sum Of $500 to appear Mt examination on the
2e,h inst feud has existed between the parties for
some years, and the affair has created great excite
ment.
Business in Jalnaica is quite brisk. New buildings
are going up and find tenants readily. The Jamaica
Leather Company is dong thriving business and
the superior quality Of its manufactures renders sales
brisk. Pierce, Dexter & Co., are charging their
rooms to meet their growing trade They keep one Of
the finest stock of goods in the State, fact which
their townsmcn and neghbors understand.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26
From the Pittsburgh Journal:

"Nr Lincoln uiH be elected By he people By q rery
deciIed majority lie is the idol Of the Northwest,
and will nowhere encounter any prejudice. lie has
more good points and fewer Objectionable ones than
any Of the prominent candidates. This was, no
doubt the secret of his the other more
prominent candidates"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26
From the Hartford Courant:

"'Abe Lincoln combining the intellectual power
of giant with tn, simple habits Of a backwoods far
mer; the genuine whoe-solcd manliness Of Ken
lucky born, We.nrn-raised self-educated. and self
made man. will be Rugged to the peoples hearts lik,
n second Andrew Jackson. lie has the magnetism o
genius in him: lis n,ien is genial and dignfed hi
wit is natural and I1afTected. and he drops in the mos
casual way some q the most terse aud epigramma;iC
expressions that ever fell from human lips. He rca
sons in a broad, andid. and simple way that win
irresistibly. The speech lie made in the City Hal
in this city, last March, then pronounced the mos
convincing Republican speech ever made in this city
1t was most marty specimen OF logical treatment o
great subject Mr. Lincoln delighted all who hearC
him, and he fascinated all who converted with him.
A. he Chicago Convention has done is duty, in
sst happy selection Of the very man, in all the Unit
Va States best fitted by nature and circumstances +,
carry the Republican flag in triumph into the halls o
government at Washington"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26

CrNsrs TAkEHs.-The appointments for this coun-
ty are Truman II. Stree,er of Whitingham, W. T..
O.good of Ncwfane, and c. W. Fairbrother of Sax
tons River For Cheshire County, New Hampshire,
George Rust of Wapole, Leonard Disco Of Keene,
0rvllc Mark of MARROW, James l.. Bolster of JaIrey,
and David Patien Of Westmoreand.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26

ing where the Fathers STOOL inging to the old land.
marks, not forgetting the mission our land is destined
to accomplish, he will us President administer tho
government IN exact adherence to the Constitution,
guarding with equal fidelity the rights Of all sections
Of the Confcderacy and in all things guaranteeing tho
maintenance Of those personal rights and those card
nal idens-of life, liberty, and the pursuit Of happiness
which false Democracy would cruelty and destroy.
Such administration is imperiously demanded by
the necessities of the nation, and such tcW 0suredy Be
installed on All day Of March nert"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26

REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.

For President,
ABRAHAM LINCOLN, of Illinois.
For Vice President,
HANNIBAL, HAMLIN, OF Maine.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-07-05

II. John Boil was wild this year about Jack
Heenan, few years ago he was wild about
the Chimpanzee, and some years before that he
was wild about General Tom Thumb. Quarrel
with bis taste by all means, but don't mistake
him. He was not, then, nation of Chmpan-
yes, or nation of Tom Thumbs, nor is be now
nation of Heenans. II will be very long be-
fore another prize-fght awskens his interest.
Let General Garibaldi come amongst us, and
we can guess at the consequent sensation.--
We believe that there isno people upon earth
more likely 10 give him 10 ovation, or less like
~ to give him followers. We have had our
ling out OF Sayers and Heenan---a good, hon.
est, manly fling il has been--and we are not
ashamed of it. But the Englishman in his
whims, and the Englishman in his realities
are two very different beings, and we warn
those who would understand us not to confound
them" sl2
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-07-05

from the wreck. One person disposed of IT'S
pairs of kid gloves for piece of bogus iewelry
worth perhaps half q dollar, and deacon ofthe
Baptist Church. who had secured a large guam
tity of silks. velvets and yestings, after a long
struggle with his concience as to his right to
them. finally concluded to sell them as Proyi-
dence had clearly thrown them in his way. 1t
is pleasant to find such scruples among such
men. and not at all surprising to find them all
resolved 10 favor OF retaining the goods. Their
golden rule is from Hoyle-" when there's
doubt, take the trick" The wreck of the ship
as she lay below the surface, was sold TO two
Yarmouth men for $4,000. and in about six
weeks they had recovered. by diving. goods to
the value of nearly $4,000. They are still at
work on her, and expect to make fortune by
their speculation.
or Conjugal manners in Havana must be in
pleasngly primitive state. As a lady of em-
inent responsibility was circulating through
the streets of that Cuban ciiy,a man rushed
up and dIsmantled her person of watch and dia-
mond jewelry, crying in angry and reproachfuI
tones: "Here you are, decked out 10 all the
jeweIry | have worked so hard to give you
paying visits. suppose, to your lovers; but.give
me the jewelry, and go your way | will have
nothing moreto do with you.'' Several young
men stood near, and viewed the transaction
complacentlY, On being reproached by the
lady for permitting her to be robbed in thei,
| presence they replied that from his lan0na a
and manner they thought the man to be hel
husband. Marital manners in Havana must be
in a deplorable condition, indeed, to have war
ranted such d superstition. Missionaries from
Fifth Avenue, with few hand books of Ell
quette, might work delightful change in Gu.
ban society.
OF Sabbath-breaking seems TO be an cpl
demic just now in New York city, fostered as i
ia by the Herald and its kindred contompora
ries. The Courts are trying to put them dowI
by fines and imprisonment, but with very poo
success. When such men as Ike Fowler ant
Archbishop Hughes set the example of law
breaking, there can be very little hope for th,
observance of the Sabbath. But be is not th
only sinner. Sabbath breaking is fast becom
ing The rule in American cities.----NeD YorI
Times 4 N
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-07-05

THE PRIKcE-ln Toronto, the Canadian
government have engaged forty rooms in the
Rossin House, for the accommodation of the
suite of the Prince of Wales Only the Prince.
the Governor General. and their Immediate at
PENDANTS will occupy the Government House.
Al Halifax, public banquet will be given His
Royal Hlghness, in a pavilion erected on the
parade. The palace erected for the late Duke
OF Kent. and now occupied by Lord Mulgrave,
Will undergo thorough renovation, and be oc.
copied by the Prince while in Nova Scotia
The place is Gnquestionably the most substan.
llal and handsome building in British North
America. The Prince will have the luxury of
sleeping in his grandfather's bedroom, and of
receiving his friends in his graadiaLber's recep-
ton room.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-07-05

RECIPE FOR MAKING TArTLERs.-Take a
handful of the vine called Runabout, the same
quantity of the root called NimbIe Tongue, a
sPrig OF the herb called Backbiie, at either be.
fore or after dog days, spoonful of Don't.you-
Iell.it, six drachms of Malice, few drops OF
Envy-which can be purchased in any guam.
tity at the shop of Miss Tabitha Teaiable.--
Stir them well together and simmer them for
half an hour over the fire Of Discontent, kim
died with little Jealousy then strain il
through the rag of Misconstruction. hang il
upon skein OF Streetyarn, shake it occasional
Iy for few days, and it is fit for use. Let
few drops be taken before walking out, andthe
subject will be enabled to speak all manner Of
evil continually.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-07-05


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