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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-21
COOLIDGE Il MANSFIELD'S HISTORY
AND DESCRIPTION OF NEW ENG
IA

The favor with which the publication of this
work has been received by the people of New
England is fully attcsted by the fact that three
editions have already been sold and fourth is
now ready. Mr.. Mansfield, one of the authors,
has commenced the canvass of this State for
subscribers. 1t is a work of rare merit and
cannot fail to meet with a generous patronage
among the people of Vermont. 10 those who
buy books for the substantial benefit to be de-
rived from their perusal we say that there is no
work on American history which contains so
much interesting and valuable information for
the people of Vermont as this historical, biog-
raphical, descriptive and statistical work that
it has been prepared with great care is patent
to every one who gives even a cursory examine
ton. The following testimonial from the legis-
lature of Massachusetts at its last regular scs-
sion will give TO our readers an idea of the esti
nation in which the work is held in that State.
alt presents the History Of New England
colonization in the most compact, lucid and at
tractive form. The history, topography, and
institutions of the several cities and towns bear
tnS lhplCsS vi uCCuIuCli lulItSS anu ldllHlul re-
search" 1t has already been purchased as a
work of reference in many of the public and
private schools of that state, and its introduction
will be general before the close of the year.
"From the cursory pcrusa have given your work.
the plan strikes favonbly, and the statement of
facts in connection with the history of towns es-
pecially the old towns complete and satisfactory
us could be desired. 1t will be n convenient book for
common use, owing to the alphabetical arrangement,
and the succnct and lucid style in which the infoma-
ton is given. should suppose it would be preferred
for fumily book, to any other Of the numerous lis
tories of New England"
GEORGE FOLSOM,
Editor of the Historical Magazine
have just obtained the first volume Of the "llisto-
ry and Description of New England" by Messrs. Cool
opinion Of the plan and execution Of the work-re-
Garding 1t valuable contribution TO our local his
tory. GEORGE +. H0UGHTON,
(Sec. of the Vermont Historical Society !
From HON. JACOB COLLAMER.
al have examined the proofs sheets Of most of the
first volume Of the History and Description Of New
England and acquainted myself with its plan.
consider t work Of much value in is material and
virtue in its execution containing, in condenscj
and well arranged fonn, mass Of interesting and
minute information of the history and condition o
New England, and its localities"
ave have partially examined the proof sheets O
your proposed history and concur in the opinion o
! Senator COlamer."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-21

Coon LORD! Coon DEVIL THE Democra-
cy of Vermont must be amused, and somewhat
Disguised, with the good Lord good Devil I.
sort of policy of the editors of the two old fogy
journals printed at Bradford and Danville, in
this State. They are so loving and tender
hearted that they bandage their eyes when a
chicken is about to be killed to make little
chicken broth, as nourishment for their weak
nerves. These same, seemingly pious, invalids,
however, can stand by, and without pain or
emotion, witness "Old Buck" with his shirt
sleeys rolled up, cutting and carving with his
old butcher knife, at the head and neck of such
a staunch National Democrat as Col. North, of
New York, and not tear or sigh will escape
their organs Of sight or Of speech, any more
than if they were images moulded out of plas-
ter of Paris. They love Breckenridge-they
love Douglas-they love "Union" and "dis-
union;" and they are so tender-toed, that "ihey
reserve the formal presentation" of Prcsiden-
tial ticket, until full expression can be had
from State Convention. Give us, even the
Bellows Falls argus, with n secession ticket at
its mast head, rather than these Grouchys, who
ensure a Waterloo defeat by keeping out of the
battle until the contest is ended
few weeks ago, these papers informed us
that it was time enough to hoist the names OF
the nominees when the nominations were made
Now, they desire TO ait the action OF the
State Convention. Had they not better await
the arrival of the Prince of Wales, or the de.
partlre of the Great Eastern.-Rmland Con.
Ter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-21

BRooKLINE.--Tucsday,t the 10th instant, the ami
versnry of the birth of Christopher Columbus, was
duly celebrated by the Ladies of Brookline writes
correspondent. Under conduct Of Miss /. +. Whitney
MS Chief Marshall and EARNED and equipped MS the
law directs" i.e.-each with young man in tow we
suppose, in sixteen teams they drove to Fayetteville
and back to the residence of Dea G. r. Barrett where
they were amply provided for during the evening. At
the table the following sentiments. offered:
Ty DIR. J.. a. Stebbins. These boqucts are beaut-
full but the ladies beautiful; their entertain
ment Is good but they are better.
By W. u. Stickney. The Chief Marshal
BY native grace and talent pure instructed
lIas't thou with dignity our band conduccd
Still, on your Unborn noblesnes relying,
Retain the trait we now call cntcrprising,
And rs this Lcap-year ride with mrih has ended
So may your life with peace and joy be blended
The Young Ladies who have been our gnants to-
day
A noble and enterprsing band!
The glory and boast Of this our andl
With wealth of love and disposition kind
They each possess n truly loyal mind
To each young lass, well termed the nobler part"
May some young man ere long confde his heart.
BY pea. c. T. Barrett. The birthday Of Christie
pher Columbus which we celebrate.
All things connected with the celebration passed
of pleasantly and with much credit to the Committee
Of Arrangements.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-21

MUrToN.-Mutton, as an article of food, is
Justly considered as one of our best meats. 1t
is much to be preferred to pork, especially in
the summer season, and is far more nutritious
and much more conducive to health. ltwould
be an Improvement if more of this delicious,
healthy, aud invigoraling article of food were
to be found in our markets. The American
Agriculturist snys:-
1--WE mean to repeat n thousand times, or
at least till what we say has some effect upon
our countrymen, that pound of lean, tender,
juicy mutton can be procured for half the cost
of the same quantity of pork. 1t is infinitely
healthier, and those who eat it become more
muscular, and can do more work with greater
ease to themselves than those who cat fat pork.
We know nothing more delicious than smoked
mutton hams of the Southdown breed of sheen.
Vcnison itself is not superior.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-21

~ 1t is refreshing to read, in the present
dearth Of political news, the democratic papers
and note the altered tone of their leading arti-
cles. The conduits Of yituperation that usually
flow so freely against the republican party and
its principles are now chiefly turned against one
another. The Douglas organs "pitch into" the
Breckenridge wing without mercy and candor
compcls us to say that this antagonism is fully
recprocated. The following from the Boston
Hoah (Douglasite) is fair sample:
How TIE DEVILS TIowL.-Nothing can be
more pathetic than the cry which is being sent
up by the disunion presses and orators to induce
the friends of Douglas to place some of the
Breckenridge Electors upon the Douglas ticket
in the free States, and more especially, in Penn
sylvana. But this trick Of the enemy won't
work. Judge Douglas has been cheated enough
by these fawning political knaves, and no man
who bolts his nomination or does not openly
support him for President, will receive a vote
from his friends Breckenridge and his crew
are arrayed in open hostility to the regular
nominations of the party, and refuse to he
bound by party usages, and they must take the
consequences of their political stand. If they
succeed in defeating the party at the coming
election, upon them will rest the odium, and
they will 90 down with Van Buren, and other
traitors and be forever blotted out. The reason
of their begging to be recognised by the party,
arises from the fact that the people are every
where deserving them, and they stand solitary
and alone, despised of all honorable men. All
of this talk about Cancellation is humbug, for
if they desired to harmonise the party they
would fall into line and support Stephen A.
Douglas if they refuse to do this, they are enc
mics, and will be treated as such. Judge Doug
las can carry the States of Pennsylvania and
New York, and the miserable Breckenridge fac
ton cannot stop it, and it is for this reason
that they are DESTROYS to capitulate. Lay down
your arms, and come into the ranks, if you wish
to prevent the election of Lincoln. 1t is far
better TO make clean breast of your rascality,
own up, and promise to behave in the future
than to continue logged obstinacy and finally
go down to political oblivion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-21

THE WORLD; New York.-A new, ably ed
tied and neatly printed daily of the size OF the
Tribune. 1t is emphatically ne,cspape,-em-
bracing every department, foreign and domes-
tic, religious, political without partizanship),
and commercial. J. r. Spaulding, Esq, (for-
merly of Montpelier, is chief editor and the
head of a staff of accomplished assistants and
correspondents. Among the latter we observe,
are the Hon. George =. Marsh of Burlington
and Rev. VIM. II. Lord of Montpelier. Hap
pening to visit the "sanctum" few days ago.
we were pleased and surprised to find no less
than three gentlemen upon the editorial staff
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-21

heads of Postmasters Danforth of Burlington,
and Brown of Woodstock, will soon fall beneath
the proscriptive axe. 1t is understood to be the
policy of the administration to extcrminate
Dougasism here at the North just so fast and
so far as the official patronage of the govern
ment will do the work. 1t seems to us that a
nine months CESSATION will hardly pay the way
for the wear and tear of a new political birth,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-21

POLICE CouRr, July 19.-Nlorris 0'Conncr and
Darby Riley, good and lawful inhabitants Of "Liner-
icl" had an interesting "set to" on Saturday last
Rey's finger strayed between O'Conncr's molars
wlereupon the aforesaid Morris refreshed his appetite
by "chaw" of the finger aforesaid Whether Nor
rs enjoyed the finger his "Virginla Leaf" did not
appear from the testimony. However Morris plea Of
"Not Guilty" did not satisfy the Court, and he was
sentenced 10 pay fine of $40.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-21

THE ECLIPSE, on Wednesday morning, took
place precisely according to the programme,
and with rare punctuality. The attendance was
large, and all the time thousands of glasses were
levelled at the principal performers. No ac-
cident occurred to detract from the interest of
the occasion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-21

who started in their career as reporters for
"Walton's Daily Journal" A fourth graduate
from our modest legislative daily is cores
pondent Of The World In less than one month,
THE World has reached circulation of 10000
copies daily.-Montpetier Wotchmon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-21

BENNINGTON CoUNrY.-1hc Republicans of
Bennington county held their Convention at
Arlington July 3, and made the following nom
nations for County officers: Senators, a. i.
DIN and i. ID. Armstrong; Assistant Judges of
County Court, Martin Matterson and Amori
Benson; State Attorney, N. b. Hall; Sheriff,
Chss Buck High Baifi, a. p. Graham Judg-
es of Probate, S. II. Backmer for Bennington
District ii. X. Fowler for Manchester District.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-21

ANOTHER MowINo MACHINE We are requested
to say that Henry Allen of this town has invented
and put in operation n moving machine wholly upon
new principle, and which he claims possesses supe-
rior advantages over any all others now in use
Those who feel M interest in such matters will have
an opportunity to see it in operation on his premises
Tuesday OF next week, at o'clock, if the weather is
fair; if rainy the exhibition will take place the next
fair day. We had engaged to be present Thursday to
witness it in operation but the rain prevented. From
what we have heard Of this machine we can properly
recommend our farmers TO be present and judge Of
its unique operations.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-21

PRESTO! CHANGE The St. Adams Dem
Ocrat, until recently rabid Douglas reakIy
newspaper, has come out for Breckenridge and
I.ane-doing the honors fully and beautifully
N. B.-!-v- Mr.. CHARLES II. REYNOLDS, a
popular postmaster of that town, has been ro-
tated out of the post-otfice, and JOIN ]. DE-
WITT, Esq, has been rotated in. Now if the
Democrat aforesaid should get the government
printing, perhaps that might account for the
'milk in the cocoanut."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-21
From HON. JACOB CoLLAMER.
+. p. wALTON,) Mcmb,
II. +. ROVER, Of Cong
J. S. MORRILL,, from Ven


~ have been shown some Of the sheets and plates
Of the History and Description of New England, and
have been Mt the pains to inform myself Of the gen
era nature of its merits, and take pleasure in
mending it to the favorable notice of the public 1t
seems TO me to embody more important information
in small compass, and in intelligablc and readable
fonn than any other work of the kind hitherto issued
The work has been prepared with great labor and ex-
pcnse, and thank the outhors and publisher will find
il remuneratiye rs il certainly deserves TO be-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-21

NORRIS BROTHERS, PELL & TRownHrpGE's Mis-
srnEis will give concert ut the Town Hall in this
village on Monday evening Of next week. This ccle-
bratcd troupe have already been here twice and on
both occasions they have been favorably received by
full house. We regard this the best company
that VIC have ever heard nnd VIC can assure those
who have never been so fortunate as TO hear them
that in no other entertainment can quarer he
judicously invested.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-21
From HON. HORACE GREELEY.

81 have just examined the proof sheets Of the His
tory and Description of New England and hail the
work OF decided increst and usefulness. os-
pecially to the children Of New England whether
still resident her soil oouners in distant lands.
believe it will be TO all Of them an acceptable and
to many, precious addition to their libraries and
that the interest it awakens will be solid and pcrIna-
nent,n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-21

THE GUILLoTINE IN MoTIoN.-Rumor has
it that Collector Bowdish of Burlington has
been removed, and that Charles Linsley, Esq,
of Rutland, is appointed his successor. The
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-21

A BRECKENRIDGE CoNvENTIoN.-We are in
formed, by what we deem good authority, that
the Breckenridge democrats of Vermont will
hold State Convention at White River June
ton, on Tuesday the 9TH day of August, to
nominate State and an Electoral ticket The
basis of the convention will be two delegates
from each town in the State. 1t is said that a
large share of the leading democrats in the
State will be represented in that convention
rather than in the one called to meet on Thurs
day of next week. "Under which king" gem
tlemen? Yol must now show your colors.
Since writing the above we have seen the call
in the argus. 1t is signed by about COO per-
sons over 80 of whom reside in this town. The
truth is the Douglas democrats in this State are
falling behind. If they do not bestir themselves
there will not be enough left of them Ly No
vember to reckon among the Scattering"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-21

The Breckinridgers say that Douglas is sure
to be beaten, and the Douglasites say that
breckenridge can't possibly he elected; the peo-
pie believe both of em.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-21

most imposing cdiiccs Of the kind In the country
We understand that Thomas W. Sowoy, the orchi-
tect of the new State House has received the appoint
nent of architect and superintendent of the work.
We can say that 1t Is in good hands.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-21

SPLIT.-From the Vergennes Citizen we learn
that boilers convention for Addison County
was held at Middlebury last week, at which
Hon +. Z. Woodbridge of Vergennes was NOM
mated for Senator. We are not acquainted
with the merits Of the controversy, but we do
know that the boilers could not find an ADLER or
more honorable candidate in the county.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-21

No CoMPRoMIsE.-Thc Douglas national ex-
ecutive committee at Washington have issued
new proclamation against any compromise by
their friends with the other democratic faction.
OF course they could take no other position.
Douglasism is nothing unless it is distinct. He
might as well withdraw from the canvass as per-
NIT his friends to make joint electoral tickets
with Breckenridge. If such union could de-
feat Mr.. Lincoln, it would only be to elect
breckenridge, or Lane, or both and it is just
that result that Mr. Douglas and his real sup
porters do not mean shall happen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-07-21

CONGRESSIONAL NoMINATIoN.-Hon. Por-
tus Baxter of Derby was nominated as the re-
publican candidate for Congress in the Sd Dis
trct on Friday of last week. Hon. Homer L.
Royce, the present able member, declined a re-
nomination. Mr. Baxter is one of the most
active and popular men in the State and we
we predict for him an honorable career in the
United States House of Representatives.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1860-08-18

One Of the editors OF the New York
Observer, who is now rusilcaiing IN the
country down Easl,". relates the fol
lowing in mis- last letter To that paper /;
" heard OF man the other day who
had curious conscience on the subject
II was NJ. Jones. who lives down ia the
Hollow. His ueiyhbor johnson. whose
nay was all in. saw tina, a large quaint
~ OF Jones crop was down, and As II
looked very Ike rain, he wen. over on
Sunday, toward noon, 70 advise him t.
sc, it in. and to offer the whole force OF
hls men 10 help. Jones and all his boys
we're gone nobody was a, home bat
Jones wife and she SAID tbs. her bus.
band ,hC ugh, no good ever came Of work
iny on Sundays. and 50 he and the boys
had gone 10 the Sound a hshin
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1860-08-18

The people Of Dallas have gone 10 work
TO rehuld their burned district" SIEVE
raj large brick buildings ARE already e..
ing up aud many franc buihiings arr un.
der contract. Ti9re in n great demand
ivg carpenters aud brick rrssons. Mrs.
Cockrell has already op~ncd ! ncw hu.el.
although her own was burned.
The shave Joe, convicted Of Arson, for
setting fire to the build,nes 10 Csucrnn.
Milan county last fall. was hing On tlsa
18th nl. \ thouxaad spectators sttsmd.
Cd A uambcr Of negroes were prsscnt.
whom h., warned against following his
cxample
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1860-08-18

MR BglA DoEs Sor RssrpNp 1t was
announced IN the convention yesterday
tina, Col J " Echuls the president vi
,ba eonv.utiuh) and i've others Of the
most respectable citizens OF Macon coun
~. had written Nj. Bell five or SIX
weeks since enclosing him the American
platform Of 1850. and asking him whcih.
~ or not be endorsed II Up 10 date,
nuAng had been heNd from him, and
tly presumption is that he will not an
swcg. or. M was aptly said yesterday.
that he has quit taking letters aud
newspapers
II Nj Boil cndarses the platform j,
wonln bc very easy ioE him 10 svow n,
and then ,hl re- ". .pld be no dohbt as to
his rositio,--aa dontle dealing As II
is, no one knows .l,s position, ana the
North and the south may support HIM
FOR directly opposite reasons, aud OF
course one or the other mus, be cheated.
We wish neither to ehea, OF lee cheat
ed Nerig ~ey Msa fAh.) July ),
This Alabama American platform. il
we mistake mol. aMrms the very doctrines
on tho subject Of slavery ms those an
nonnced ., Baltimore d, tho Convention
,ba, nominated Breckenridge and Lane.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1860-08-18
PoiIrIHEss OF THE RoBDKRS OF wEIn,
FARGO Aco.


The San Francisco Herald gives the !
subjoined account Of the robbery recently
committed by fout highwxymcn on Wells. ,
Fargo & Co.'S Express, near Chico. in
Butte county Cal. The bum obtained was
kl5, 900 The robbers executed their bns-
mess in the genteelest manner possible
with the nature U. the Transaction:
The outrage was committed III about 3
O'Clock in the evening The night WAS
dark, and as the stage was emerging
from a wood aud about to descend into \
creek, the bed vi which was dry, some
person ahead oi the coach called ON the
driver, 10 loud voice. to utop. The dri-
yer supposed that team, or some other
obstruction WIS IN the way aud sudden
| " refined in his horscs. On looking round,
somewhas1o his establishment, he discov-
cred two men with dUablc-barreled guns
lcycled vi the passengers Oh the box seat,
and another With II similar weapon COW
cring til. four OF Ave persons inside
/ The captain Of the gang, with "A cooked
revolver in his hand. stepped up to the
| driver. aud informed him in y cool and
clear voice TIM, he mus, 1svc the mones
I VIZ tI' tlthsulF IVA, thNh N"'"'f "
Mr. Bowen, the express messenger, said,
Charley, it viii be Of no use 10 resist.
/ Nobody shall be harmed If YOU don't make
10Y fuss Aud IN the meantime pursu.
ed the highwayman, gentlemen will he
kind enough to hold up their hand-." 1t
Is not necessary Tor US to say that the
passengers obeyed. the driver dropped the
reins, aud each mun's fingers pointed in.
s,an,ly IL heOen. Now. then, Charley
said the robber,. must have Your 30.
TOT. 70 prt'"su, accidents ard lie proceed.
ed to dissrm the cSptessh.@n. noi"'th'
standing ,Leoutraged mans reiIrvnstran-
ecs As the robber took the pistol, With
naive s8ecla'iou o! surprise and all
ominious shake OF the lead, he said,
why, Charley, the pistol is actually cock
ed Don't te foolish. Charley There
upon Cbariyy immediately subsidized, with
the remark that II WAS very hard that he
should be treated in such q manner
Not al all Charley" anAweted the rob.
Der +; =" am hot robbing yon-you can
not help yourself but your company sd.
ver,ise that they have capital stock oi
$500 600. and $4,000 10 divid. among
the boys would not be missed Charley.
you know By way Of modifying Char.
lcy's feelings. the hishwsyman politely
assured h.m upon his honor, rs gentle
man, thsl hc was no; u murderer. and did
not desire 10 take a dollar from any per.
son then present.
A, this time Mr. McDunie suggested
that there existed no absolute necessity
y,v H., l.,,.t.'. {r..,.x
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1860-08-18
Tho Liberty Gazette Of tho 18th INST

t'HF.
On Saturday last. mar wae ksund
dead about II miles shovs hem. by hin
was found . douhls-basvisd shs4 ksn.
with both bsys-ls empty. sad scvslvvr
with thr,e barrels smpty. Around htaa
were sigma - Of . considerable sc.1e.
The man was shot IN several PLACES. asL
his throat Was cut He appeared rt-~s
been dead sc~svsl days, asd lie face WI.
much eaten. A. ~ thsrs u Ia clas "
tt" pc-rcsrasor u this Hysessicss wsr
der