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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

Senator Nesmith of Oregon is telling some
plain truths about the cooper head" Democra-
cy, in his speeches in this State. At Montpe-
lier, last week, in speech of great power he
said some sharp things of the Democrats who
give the government the cold shoulder in this
war. The Freeman says, ain abiding to the
style of Democrats who are continually finding
fault with the policy of the Government, who
are talking of its unconstitutional a cts who are
whining on account of the bloody war in which
we are involved, who are trying TO make bug
bear of the taxes which are coming as conse
quence Of treason, and who are continually talk
ing about the necessity of keeping up the Dem
ocratic party in order TO save the country, he
said that, in his opinion, hell was full of just
such Democrats. Mr.. Nesnith is unquestion-
ably about right in this denunciation of the
semi-secessonists."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

support equally amenAble, as open aid and com.
fort to those resisting the government.
Partridge and bis confreres did not wait to
DO arrested by tho Marshal, They got wind
that their conduct was likely to be noticed by
the proper authorities and they skedoddled 10
Canada. Partridge like poltroou told his
family on Friday Of last week that he was 60
ing out to salt his sheep, and the next they
heard Of him he was OF Stanstcad, An indict-
mert now hangs over him, as It should over
every one of the "copper-head" secessionists Of
Vermont.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

EDWIN BRoTHEEToFT. By Theodore Winthrop, Au-
thor of "Cecil Dreeme" and "John Bent" Bos.
ton Z; Iicknor and Fields. For sale in Boston by
Geo. L. Dix & Co.; Brattleboro by W. FELTON,.
This is the last, and in the estimation of its
lNmented author the best, of the stories left us
by one whose life was ended, not too soon for
his own fame, but far too soon for the good Of
his countrymer. It's a story of old New York
in evolutionary times, with palmy glimpses of its
quaint old English and Ouch celebrities. 1t
abounds in exquisite pictures drawn by mas
ter hand, and is marked by all the pleasant pc
culiOriies that have won for the authors other
stories permanent fame and place in our lit
eraturc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

The only papers in Vermont that support the
"copper-bead" ticket nominated at Bellows
Falls are the Rutland Courier, Woodstock Age
and Bellows Falls Argus The Burlington SEN
tinel and the North Star both repudlate the
nasty concern, and go in for the Union, the
Constitution and the enforcement of the laws.
All the best men in the old Democratic party
in this State, as Dillingham;, Peck, Colby,
Linsl.y, Stoughton, Bingham, Clark, Needham,
and hundreds of others do the same. These
have no sympathy with treason, secession and
conspiracy against the government, such as ac-
tuates the little clique of "copper-Eeads."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

10TH REGMENT.-We understand that re-
cruiting for the 10Th Vermont Regiment pro-
ceeds briskly, and that several companies will
be organized this week, Company A, from
Caledonia County will be in camp here this
week, and it is now believed that most of the
other companies of this regiment will be here
next week. Efforts will be made to forward the
regiment as soon as the middle of August.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31
THE SUPREME COURT.

Secretary Seward, when member Of the
Senate a few years since, predicted a change in
the composition of the Supreme Court of the
United States. This was at time when every
department was in the control of the pro-slaye-
ry politicians of the country, and occasioned no
interests of the slave power. But the change
has been made, sooner even than was then an
ticipated, and sooner than it would have been
had it not been unwittingly precipitated by the
getters up of the present rebellion. At the
recent session of Congress bill was passed re-
casting the Judicial Districts, which had become
oppressively unequal, and changing the balance
Of power from the slave to the Free States
The nine Districts into which the Union is d.
yided will hereafter stand as follows:
lstDistrict, NATHAN CLIFFORD ofMane, Justice
is composed of Maine, New Hampshire
Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connect
cut.
2nd District, SAMUEL NELSON of New York,
Justice-is composed of New York and Ver-
mont
Sd District, ROBERT C. GRIER of Pennsylvania,
Justice-is composed of New Jersey and
Pennsylvania.
4th District, ROGER B. TANEY of maryland, Oh.
Justice-is composed of Delaware, Maryland,
Virginia, and North Carolina.
9Th District JAMES NJ. WAYNE of Georgia, Jus
tice-is composed of South Carolina, Geor-
gia, Florida, Alabama and Mississippi.
9th District, JOHN CATRoN of Tennessee, JUS
ticc-is composed of Louisiana, Texas, Ar
kansas, Kentucky and Tennessee.
9TH District, NOAH II. SwAYNE of Ohio, JUS
tice-is composed of Ohio and Indiana.
Sth District. Justice not appointed) is COM
posed of Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois,
9th District, SAMUEL F. MILLER of Iowa,
Justce-is composed of Iowa, Minnesota,
Missouri and Kansas.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

July 7, 1862.
In 1856, a resolution was adopted by the
County Convention of that year, to the effect
that future conventions should be called as
Delegate Conventions that each town should
be entitled to one delegate and one additional
delegate for every 500 inhabitants, and one for
any fraction less than 500 and equal to or ex-
ceeding 25O. The apportionment has heretofore
been based upon the census of 1850; but this
year it will be based upon that of 1860. This
change will account for few slight changes in
the representation as compared with preceding
years.
The following table shows the number Of
delegates to which each town in the county is
entitled under the call for this year:
Athens .; Bratteboro 8 Brooklne l Do
yer 2; Dummerston 8 Grafton 3; Guilford
4 Halifax 8; Jamaica 4 Londonderry ;
Marlboro 2; Newfane 3 4; Putney 8 Rocking
ham 7 Somerset Il Stratton 2; Townshend (;
Vernon 2; Wardsboro 3; Westminster 4
Nottingham A; Wilmington 4 4; Windham 2.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31
Terrible Powder Explosion,
EIGHT LIVES LOST.

Precisely at o'clock on Wednesday AFTER
noon of last week five of the buildings used in
the manufacture OF powder by the Hazard
company, at Hazardville. Ct, exploded from
some unknown cause. Seven of the workmen
and one teamster were instantly killed. Severe
damage was caused TO the buildings in the vii
lage, especially by window-glass breaking, and
the noise and jar of the explosions extended
perceptibly over an area of 20 miles or more,
and were at first attributed to earthquakes.
The first explosion occurred in press building ;
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31
LOSSES IN THE LATE BATTLES.
The federal losses in killed wounded and mis-
sing, from June Goth to July lst-Mechanics-
vile TO Malvern-were as follows:
,565 1901 5,95S

OF thess losses, about one haf.occurred at the
battle of the Chickahomny-cal the battle OF
"Gaines' Mills"-which was fought by Portel's
corps, assisted by one of Franklin's divisions.
About one half of the remaining loss occurred
at Porter's battles of Newmarket Road, Turkey
Bridge and Malvern. In Porter's corps the
loss was the greatest, being about equal TO that
of all the other divisions.
The losses of the Vermont brigade, in Gen.
Franklin's division, were chiefly at the battle at
"Savage's Station" and were as follows:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

AT RIcnMoND.-William o. Chaplin AMI
George II. Salisbury of this village, clerks to
the sutler of the 4th Vermont Regiment, who
were captured by the rebels during their cav
airy reconnaissance about the middle of June,
are now conin I'd in the Libbey tobacco ware
house, which is used as a prison for captured
civilians, surgeons, &C., at Richmond. A let
ter from Salisbury says that their situation is
as comfortable as could be expected. They
lost their money and other valuables, but have
enough to cat and drink. They have no idea
when they will be released.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

PRoMoTIoNs.-Capt John r. Lewis of Co. l.,
9th Vermont Regiment has been promoted to
Major of said regiment, to fill the vacancy oc-
casioned by the regnation of Major Redfeld
Proctor. lst Lieutenant George b. French of
Co. G, 4th Vermont Regiment has been appoint
ed Adjutant of said regiment, to I'LL the vacancy
occasioned by the resignation of Adjutant John
Faxon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

On their arrival at Washington the 9th Yer
mont Regiment received Springfield rihed mus
kets in exchange for the miserable Austrian
muske,s with which they were first supplied
The regiment is encamped about fifteen miles
from Washington, on the Virginia side of the
Potomac. All letters should be directed to
Washington, d. c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

BELLOWS FALLs.-A large and patriotic
gathering Of the citizens of Rockingham and
vicinity was held at Bellows Falls, Tuesday af-
ternoon, at which speeches were made by the
Hon. George w. Nesmith United States Sem
ator from Oregon, and several other individuals.
The great object of the meeting was TO en-
courage enlistments. Rockingham is cursed
with larger number of "copper-heads" than
any other town in this county, who have done
all that was in their power to prevent men from
volunteering in the service of their country. We
trust that this meeting will have the effect to
neutralize their baneful influence, and develop
spirit of patriotism in all parts of that
good old town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

OREGON ELEcTIoN-Nearly full returns
from Oregon show that Mcbride (Repubcan)
for Congress has twenty-five majority. The
Union State ticket ranges from $500 to 5000,
its vote being nearly two-thirds OF the whole.
1t is thought that the Unionists have carried
every member OF the new Legislature.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

DARTMOUTH CoLLEGE.-1he commence
ment exercised at this venerable institution oc-
cur this week, those Of the graduating class to-
day. A class of So will graduate, of whom 20
take part in the exercises.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

PRESERVED ToMAToEs.-We are indebted TO
Mr.. S. Perham of this village for bottle of
tomatoes of last years growth, which we found
perfectly fresh and as delicious as if first picked
from the vines. Mr.. Perham preserves all the
small fruits and many garden vegetables, and
his table the year round is loaded with these
deicacies of his own preparation. 1t is little
wonder that his boarding house is a popular
resort.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

PATRIOTIC MEETING AT LoNDoNDERRY-
A large and spirited meeting of the citizens
and ladies of Londonderry was held at their
Town Hail. on Monday last. TO devise measures
for a speedy response to the Governors call
for volunteers. 1t was voted unanimously to
pay from the town treasury fifty dollars bounty
to each volunteer who may now enlist from
this town, and the same amount to those who
have already enlisted, which sum, when the
present quota is made up, will amount to nearly
$4,000. Patriotic addresses were made by the
Hon. David Arnold, Rev. Charles Coon and
Morse ofthat town, VIM. H. Walker, Esq,
of Ludlow and John Gray, Esq, young and
spirited lawyer formerly of that town but now
a resident of Kansas. Tally one for London
derry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
The Presidents Proclamation.

Washington, July 20.
The President has issued the following proc
lamation
In pursuance of the sixth section of the act
of Congress entitled "An act to suppress in
surrection, to punish treason and rebellion, to
seize and confscate the property Of all rebels,
and for other purposes" approved July -,
1862, and which act and the joint resolution
explanatory thereof, are herewith published.
|, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, Presiden, of the Uni
ted States, do hereby proclaim and warn all
persons within the contemplation of said sixth
section, to cease participating in aiding coun-
tenancing, or abetting the existing rebellion, or
any rebellion against the government of the
United States, on pain of the forfeiture and
seizure as within and by said sixth section pro-
vided.
In testimony whereof have set my hand
and caused the seal of the United States to be
affixed.
Done at the City of Washington, this 2jth
day of July in the year of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and sixty-two, and of the
Independence of the United States the eighty.
seventh.
Signed, ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
By the President,
WILLIAM II. SEWARD,
Secretary of State.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

It. Col Harry N. Worthen of the 4th Yer.
mont. has resigned his commission on account
of ill-health, and Maj. Charles b. Stoughton
has been appointed to succeed him. Capt.
George p. Foster, of Co, G, has been appoin-
ted to the Majority, vice Stoughton promoted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

CoNoERT,-The young men of the Junior
and senior CLASSES of the Wesleyan University
at Middletown, Conn, who are on a pedestrian
tour to the White Mountains, will give con-
cert of college and patriotic songs, at the Town
Hall this "wednesday evening. Judging from
their programme their concert will be worthy
the attention of the lovers of music, fun
and patriotism.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

Mrs. Rhoda King of this village, who was so
dreadfully burned on the 4th inst, fingered I'M
til Saturday last, when she died. Except she
was under the influence of opiates her pain was
most severe and circulating. Large Jumps of
flesh were continually soughing from her per-
son until death came as happy release from
her intense sufferings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31
The Rebel Strength at Richmond.

DIR Williams. who has been prisoner at
Salisbury N. c., for several months, and who
arrived at Gen Mcclellan headquarters on Sat-
urday, having been Internationally released,
states that for ten days after the battles in front
of Richmond, one thousand rebel troops, pass
ed through that town daily on their way to
Richmond, and more were on their way. The
doctors window overlooked the raIoad ahd
depot giving him good opportunity of ascer-
tanning what was going on there. The troops
came from James Island and Eastern Georgia.
Among other facts the doctor ascertained was
that eleven thousand troops were at Charlottes-
vile waiting transportation to Richmond, that
thirty thousand conscripts had been raised in
each of the states of Tennessee and Georgia,
since the 9th of July, and proportonate num-
heard the adjutant of Col Goodwin, who COM
mands the port of Salisbury and who had Just
come from Richmond, state that the adiutant
of Gen Hill told him that the rerels had 1884,
600 troops engaged in the battle of seven days.
He was accompanied by DIR Stone taken pri-
soner at Bull Run, and who corroborates the
statement so far as relates to the movements of
troops. On their way to Richmond they prss-
ed long trains of empty cars on their way south.
Gen. Pope in the Field.
Maj Gen. Pope and staff proceeded by rail
Tuesday morning to his headquarters in the
field. Before breaking up his headquarters OF
Washington, Gen. Pope ordered no passes TO
lines of his army to be granted to Others than
those having official business there.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIoN.-Widow Sarah
Draper of Chesterfield, N. H., celebrated the
one hundredth anniversary of her birth, on the
Sd inst, at the house of her son Samuel l..
Draper, OF that town. Neighbors and friends
to the number of one hundred and sixty were
present and the exercises Of the occasion were
interesting and impressive. Mrs. Diapers
maternal grandmother lived to the age of 100
years, month, week and day. The life of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

VERNON AHEAD.-The little town of Vernon
in the southeast corner of Vermont, with less
than 5000 square miles of territory and only
725 inhabitants, has furnished "a volunteers,
including IS for the company now raising in
this Probate District, for the war, and has just
town seldom casts 10 votes; last year the
vote stood, Holhrook 81, Smalley 7. Vernon
is at present the banner town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31
T H T. w AR.
The New General-in-Chief.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, Washington, July II.
Ordered, That Major General Henry w.
Halleck be assigned to command the whole
land forces of the United States, as general-in-
chief; and that he repair to this capital as soon
as he can with safety to the positions and oper-
ations, within the department now under his
special charge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

Mrs Draper covers more than The entire period
Of our national existence. She was about four
teen years old at the time of the battle OF Bun
kor Hill, and was twenty-seven when George
Washington became the first President Of the
United States. Martin Van Buren, has just
died al the age of 80, and yet Mrs. Draper is
his senior by more than 20 years. century
covers O very long and interesting history.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

The 9th Vermont Regiment, Col Stannard
commanding has moved from Clouds Mills
near Washington, to Winchester, Va, in the
valley of the Shenandoah. 1t is not unlikely
that II will see active service soon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

CHEEKY.--We understand that Hiram At
kins the editor of that "copper-head" Sheet the
Bellows Falls argus, had the impudence to So
licit the post of Secretary of the patriotic mass
meeting at Bellows Falls on Tuesday, but the
meeting refused to dirty the cause by any such
appointment Some of these copper-heads wish
to escape the just odium that attaches to their
'aily utterance of reasonable sentiments by
appearing in public as eminenly patriotic and
liberal. But these things won't go down.
Their spasmodic attempts at appearing decent
ly patriotic are more than neutralized by their
"daily walk and conversation" " bich is hostile
to the government and the holy cause in which
il is engaged.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

PIcTuREsouE.-Geo. II. Houghton has in
his saloon some some very fine Photographic
sketches of men and things connected with the
war or the Potomac and in the Peninsula. He
spent the winter and spring in the camps of
the Vermont Brigade and returned laden with
pleasant reminders of our brave boys. Having
returned to his head quarters he is prepared to
fll orders for every style of picture from the
smallest ambrotype to the largest photograph
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

OUTsIDE-For several editorial articles
see the first page of to-day's paper. Also, on
the outside may be found an article copied from
the Petersburg Va, Express, which as a sample
of tall growing is at least amusing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

MAJ. MILLER DEAD.-Since the paragraph on
the first page, relating to Maj. Ozro Miller,
was written we learn of his death. He died at
Richmond on the 18th of July. DR.. Seymour f
Greenfield learned this fact of DR.. Hogan, one
of our surgeons who was taken prisoner but
has since been released He attended Maj
Miller at Richmond until the time of his DEATH
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

POWERS 1NsTITUTE.-Th Institution under
the supervision and personal oversight of l..
Z. Ward, Esq, continues the even tenor of its
way, Notwithstanding the "hard times" and the
excitement of the war. Mr. Ward has acquired
an established reputation as a very successful
teacher, and under his management the Pow
ers' Institute has acquired a name and fame.
His Fall announcement appears in another col
umn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

JAMAICA.-An esteemed correspondent in
Jamaica informs US that large and enthusiasts
tic meeting of the people of that place met at
the Town Hail. on Tuesday evening July 22nd,
in pursuance of call issued by the town COM
mittee, TO choose delegates TO the County Con-
vention and town committee for the year en-
suing. David Ball, veteran Democrat of other
days, was chosen chairman, and large number
of persons who have heretofore acted with the
Democratic party participated in the proceed
ings and expressed their entire willingness to
support the Administration in its efforts to put
dawn this ungodly rebellion.
The following persons were duly elected del
egates: Jerry Howe, Elliot f. Kellogg, II. II.
Wheeler and d. H. Rice.
After the election of delegates and a town
committee, Benjamin Muzzy, an old and honored
citizen of the town, moved that subscription
be STATED for bounties to volunteers from that
town under the late call for two regiments.
He supported his motion by few timely re-
marks which not only indicated his own patri-
otism, but added fire and vigor TO that of others
present With his accustomed liberalty he
headed the subscription by putting down thirty.
five dollars, offering to double it if necessary.
HIS motion was heartily seconded in remarks
by the chairman, E. L. Kellogg, E. NJ Tory
and others, and about one hundred dollars was
raised on the spot. A committee of three con-
sisting of II. II. Wheeler, Behj. Muzzy and
Elliott L. Kellogg, was appointed to circulate
the subscription throughout the town and there
is no doubt that fire hundred dollars will be
speedily raised. Jamaica is loyal to the core.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31
COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Republicans and others Of Wlndhnm County,
who are in favor of sustaining the Constitution and
Union and supporting the National Administration in
the present crisis of the Country are requested to
meet in Delegate Convention to be held at FAYETTEVILLE
on Tuesday, the 18th day Of August next, ut IL
O'Clock A. NJ, for the purpose of nominating candi-
dates for County offers and Probate Judges to be
supported at the next annual election.
J. @. RICHARDsoN,
NJ 7. BALLoU,
WV. W. BARNEY, ! Committee.
S. 4. WHEAT,
l. C. scans
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

BRATTLEBoRo AcADEMY.-The fall term of
this well known Institution will commence on
the 9TH Of September, under the personal
charge of Hiram circuit, A. NJ, the popular
head of Glenwood Ladies Seminary. The two
schools are entirely separate and distinct from
each other, but the same energy and successful
administration that has give renown to the Sem
mary, cannot fail in making the Academy a
popular and profitable school.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.

For Governor,
FREDERICK HOLBRoOK of Bruttleboro.
For Lieut. Governor,
PAUL DILLINGHAM; Of Waterbury,
For Treasurer
JOHN B. PAGE OF Rutland.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

FABER's ARTISTS Pencils with movable
leads is one of the neatest and most convenient
pencils for daily use that we have met with.
1t combines the excellence of the long wood
holder, and the ever pointed pencil. They are
sold at Carpenters, where may be found every
other variety of pencil and stationary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-07-31

ArroINTED.-Dr. Johh J. Meigs of Hyde