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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03

Paris, July 81, per steamship China, and
telegraph from Haiiiax-I am assured on
very high and the most direct authority
that the Emperor's Government entertain
the greatest confidence that the pending ne
gotiations will result in peace.
The acceptance of the armistice by Prus-
sia and Austria, although upon terms not
publicly made known, follows upon negotia-
ton in which the basis of adjustment has
been fully discussed, and as Prussia desires
no armistice for military reasons, it is pre-
sumed she is well satisfied in advance that
her conditions of peace will be supported by
France, and will probably be agreed TO by
Austria.
The opinion is gaining ground that at no
tine dering the last three weeks has tho ac-
lion Of France been intended to obstruct the
army of Prussia or to withdraw from her
the just fruits Of her marvellous military
success,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03
TRIED AND TRuE.-This is the title of

TRIED AND TRUE.-Ths is the title of Il
novel by Mrs. Spencer, 1t is published by
w. j. Holland of Springfield, Mass, who
shows much taste and good judgment in the
works he publishes, and in the admirable
manner of their mechanical execution. Tried
and True contains II description of adven-
lures connected with the late war. The
scene is laid in the Southwest, introducing
the battle of Shiloh and other events in that
region. Though interesting, it is somewhat
tediously written, and had it been compress
ed into half its size it would have been much
more interesting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03

SUPREME CoURT.-A bill has just passed
both houses of Congress, rcorganizing the
National Judiciary. 1t provides that no
present or future vacancy in the office of
Associate Justice shall be filled by appoint
ment until the number of Associate JUS
tees shall be reduced to six, and that here
after the Supreme Court shall consist of the
Chief Justice of the United States and six
Associate Justices, any four of whom shall
constitute quorum. The court is TO hold
one term annually mt Washington, and such
adjourned or special terms as they may find
necessary for the dispatch of business. II
is thought by some of the presidents friends
that this bill is designed to deprive him Of
the power of filling the existing vacancy in
the court, and believe that he. considering it
Il blow at himself will probably retaliate by
Vctoeing it,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03

SMART SMUGGLING.-The smuggling
business isn't dead yet. Recently the cap
tain of a vessel at Detroit took out mani
fest for twenty-five barrels OF whiskey, to
be shipped to Vermillion, Ohio. The vessel
cleared from Detroit during the night. and
crossed the river to Winthrop, G. w. where
the 1cdter with which the barrels had been
filled, was drawn of, and they were reliled
with whiskey. The vessel then sailed for
Vermillion, where the manifest was eXhibi-
ted and found to be correct. Within short
time the customhouse officers received infor-
nation of this sharp practice, and immedi-
ately seized the vessel and eight barrels of
whiskey which remained on board The
owner was tried at Cleveland, and fined
$1,000 for smuggling liquor into the United
States without having paid the established
license
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03

An exchange says: Two daughters of
John Van Buren, were recently presented to
the Princess of Wales which is considered
as equivalent to being introduced to Queen
Victoria, the Princess receiving all company
in the name of her mother-in-law. 1t is Il
pity that the Van Buren, girls did not get to
see the widow, as that would have afforded
them an opportunity to behold their fathers
first flame 1t will be remembered that,
when Martin Van Buren, was President, his
son visited England, where he upset aristo-
cratic English propriety by dashing firt-
alton with Miss Guelph. Victoria remem-
bered John Van Buren, until her memory
was clouded by the burly German, Albert,
inspiring her with Il new love. Victoria is
now widow and reclusc in Court visit
ed by the blooming daughters of her old
flame"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03

THE "DUNKERs. The annual gather
ING Of the strange sect called the "Dunkers'
was held near Wayncsborough. Franklin
county, Pa, recently Among the questions
decided 10y the Convention was the following:
Shall we receive colorcd persons into the
church, and shall we salute them with the
holy kiss ? 1t was voted that they should
be received, but that the question Of kissing
was one for each member 10 decide for him
self. with the understanding. however. that
all who refused the OSCILLATION were to be
regarded as weak.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03

a VISIT TO MANsFIELD.-Rev, Theo-
dore c. Cuyler, of New York, accompanied
by DR.. B. S. Nichols, Jr., of Burlington, re-
Gently visited Mansfield Mountain. We
make the following extract from an enter
tanning description written by Mr.. Cuyler.
which we find in the Lamolle Newsletter
BY eight o'clock the sky was clear. and
with DR.. N assembled the Chin.
A half-hour's scramble over the rocks
now looking down over the right shoulder
into the mighty gorge, and now over the left
into the placid bosom off plain-brought
us to the tip top of the mountain.
This is the point, with its vast bowl OF
evergreen forests beneath, that Clifford has
so grandly painted. Less lofty than Mount
Washington, and less sublime, Mansfield
presents an outlook more picturesque and
beautiful.
We could see every county in Vermont.
To the east the White Mountains were dis
tinctly visible To the west lay the magnif-
icent Adirondacks with "Mercy" in the
presidential chair. Old John Brown lies in
his rocky scpulchre over yonder beyond the
blue Champlain. On Il clear morning Mon
treal can be seen in the far north the dome
of Burlington University shines like silver
star on the margin of the lake while be-
meath us on the western base was spread
ont bewitching panorama ofvillages mea-
dOw-vales and waving grain fields. The
dark shadows of occasional troops of clouds
marched like army corps across the supera-
tive landscape.
We were as 10th to descend the mountain
as the disciples were to come down from the
summit of the Mount of TRANSPORTATION.
| should have spent week there for
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03

THE MISUNDERSTANDING Harlan has
resigned his position as Secretary of the In
terror, and o. II. Browning of Illinois has
been appointed as his successor. Thus, one
by one, the Cabinet is being JDhnsonized and
soon there will be none but the supporters
of my policy" in any of the departments.
AS at present reconstructed the Cabinet con-
sists of Seward Of New York, Stanton of
Penn, Stansbury of Ohio, McCulloch of In
diana, Randall of Wisconsin, Browning of
Illinois, and Welles of Conn. 1t is not often
that there is such preponderance of Wes-
tern men in the executive government
Speed, the only Southern man in the Cabi-
net, has resigned, and the President has not
yet made any appointments from that sec
ton. In order to carry on government har-
moniously, the President and his Cabinet
must be united. While Mr.. Seward remains
at the head of the Cabinet, the country will
have confidence in his loyalty and integrity
though they may be grieved that he should
so readily fall in with Johnson's views
Exchange.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03

candidate to fill Mr.. Morrill's place in the
House, and the thing is done. In this way
we shall retain in Congress the services of
both these distinguished men, and harmony
and good feeling will be secured in the Dis
trict
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03

PERsoNAL.-The Independent Standard
says Gen Stannard has visited the custom
posts on the frontier, upon tour OF inspec-
ton. In his usual unassuming, but thor
oughly business like manner, he made Il
close examination of the custom matters in
this county, and expressed himself well
pleased with the condition in which the Off
GERS in charge have kept affairs, pertaining
to their business. The General enters upon
the discharge of his duties as Collector, with
an ability, energy and business experience,
which arc sure to render him even more ac-
ceptable to the people in his new capacity
as n civil officer, than he was as military
commander.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03
SEVERE HAIL sronMs.-The Greenfield

SEVERE HAIL STORMs.-The Greenfield
Gazette of Monday last, SAYS
The severest hail-storm ever known in
this section of the country passed over Win
chester, n. H., the northeast part of North
field and portion of Warwick and North
Orange, Mass, on Wednesday of last week.
Its direction was from the northwest to the
southeast Through Warwick it followed
what is commonly known as West brook
1t passed Millers river about a mile south
east OF Athol Depot village. Windows were
broken in, glass and sash, limbs torn from
trees and all kinds of vegetables and grow
ing crops in its path entirely DESTROYED.
Many of the stones that fell were as large
as hens eggs, measuring three or four inches
in circumference. After the storm had
passed, the ground was covered in many
places several inches deep with hail. Many
of the stones were picked up the next day,
in the middle of the forenoon, unmelted. In
Warwick, one man who lived in its path was
out haying, and the stones coming so thick
and furious, he left his team standing in the
field and ran to the house. The team be-
came frightened also, and ran two miles,
breaking the vehicle to which it was attach
ed to pieces
On Thursday Of last week II severe hail
storm passed over Colcrainc, doing much
damage TO the crops. On Friday severe
hail-storm passed over Gill. destroying the
tobacco and greatly injuring other crops
New Ashford, in Berkshire County, was
visited by a terrible hai-storm on Wedncs-
day of last week, that did very great dam
age to the growing crops, while hardly Il
house in the town escaped without broken
window-glass. 1t hailed for an hour, and
many of the stones were as large as wal
nuts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03

William Lloyd Garrison, Il life long labor
er in the anti-slavery cause. finds himself, at
the age of 81 poor, in ill-health and unable
to commence the work he had laid out for
his declining years, the writing of history
of the anti-slavery movement His friends
therefore propose to raise a national testi-
monial gift OF $4,000 for him, which will
place him above want and the necessity of
toll for his daily bread, and ask for contri-
buttons from all who appreciate the labors
of Mr. Garrison, and his influence in
bringing about the abolition ofslavery. The
circular inviting cooperation is signed by
such men rs Gov. Bullock, EX-Gov. Buck
ingham OF Connecticut, Horace Greeley.
William G. Bryant, and large number of
the republican members of Congress ; and
the plan is approved in hearty letter from
Chief Justice Chase. All who desire to aid
in paying the nations debt of gratitude to
Mr. Garrison, as tar as $4,000 can do it,
can send remttances TO the treasurer, Rev.
Samuel May, Jr. box No. 1905, Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03
GREAT REFORM MEETING AT LONDON.

The following dispatch was received this
morning ut ten minutes past three O'Clock:
London, July 30. 1866. \ great Reform
meeting was held to-day in this city. Thir-
ty thousand people We're present. Resolu-
tons were adopted declaring that they had
no faith in the Government Petitions were
read, which are 10 be presented by Parlia-
ment, demanding inquiry into the conduct
of Sir Richard Maync, Chief Of Police. The
procession was immense. Several bands
were in attendance. Everything paased of
quietly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03

NEW DEPoT.-The new passenger depot
of the Vermont Central Railroad at Bur-
lington, is to be Il fine structure. 1t is To-
Gated on the corner of Lake and College
streets, and is being built under the super
intendence of Daniel c. Linsley, Esq, of
Burlington. The architect is Mr. Warren
Thayer The depot is to be POI feet in
length, l2S feet in width, and the main tow
ers u feet in height. The estimated cost of
the building is $4,000, and the Trustees are
determined t shall be one of the best ar
ranged depots in the country. The inten-
ton is to complete the structure by the mid
die of October next.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03
Secretary Harlan's Resignation.
The following is copy of Secretary Har'
lan's letter of resignation:
Dept OF THE INTERIOR,


Dept OF THE INTERIOR,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., July 27, 1866.
To The President: Having heretofore in
formed you of my readiness to withdraw
from the Cabinet when it might accord with
your pleasure and convenience to name my
successor, and, in pursuance of an under
standing arrived at in Il recent interview, |
hereby tender my resignation of the Office of
Secretary of the Interior, to take effect upon
the LIST day of September next In thus
scvering my official connection with your
administration, | would do injustice to my
own feelings were | not to present my
thanks for the uniform courtesy and kind
ness shown me by you during my term of
service.
Praying that the Supreme Ruler of ma
tions may bless you with health and vigor
to endure the arduous labor incident to your
high position, and wisdom to carry into eff
feet such wise measures of policy as Con-
gress may devise TO secure the domestic
peace and national unity, | have the honor
to be, with great respect, your obedient SER
want, JAMES HARLAN.
CONFIRMATION OF SECRETARY BROWNING.
The Senate during Friday night confirm
cd the nomination ofthe Hon. o. Ii. Brown
ing TO be Secretary OF the Interior,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03

SOUTHERN INDUSTRIAL CONVENTION.
Tile Men Orleans Commercial urges the
calling of an Industrial Convention for ''or-
ganiziug remedial system based rather on
work than on words" The points it espec-
tally urges are as follows;
/. Practical education of Southern youth.
?. Education and employment of the whole
people, and especially of the widows and
orphans of the war. B. Steamships and
factories, mines and workshops. 4. More
steamships and factories, mines and work
shops. 5. Railroad connections throughout
the whole Southern interior. 6. Modern
ideas of commerce prevailing in Europe and
the Northern and Western States of the
Union. A system of this kind will enable
us to maintain our position in the Union
when we get it, and il win enable Southern
Society to direct, if it may not dominate in
the management of its own affairs. We
want an organization which will stay at
home and work for the people and among
the people, and not one whose heaven is q
Washington office or a foreign mission, and
who 60 away to enjoy the success of THEN
principles somewhere else, so soon as we
may promote them here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03

CABLE CORRESPONDENTS. Aspcy Bay
July 30. The Superintendent Of the New
foundland Line arrived here at . O'Clock this
morning with a message from the Queen Of
Great Britain to the President of the United
States I:
Osborne, July u, 1866. TO The PresidenI
ofthe United States, Washington, ID. c. Tho
Queen congratulatcs the President on the
successful completion of an undertaking
which she hopes may serve as an additional
bond of union between the United States
and England.
Executive Mansion, Washington, July 30
1866, II 30 a. NJ. TO Her Majesty, tn
Queen Of the United Kingdom Of Great Brit
ain and Heland: The President of Tho
United States acknowledges with profound
qualification the receipt of Her Majesty
Dispatch and cordially reciprocates the hope
that the cable which now untes the Eastern
and Western Hemispheres may serve t.
strengthen and to porpetuate peace anc
amity between the Government of England
and the Republic of the United States,
(Signed) ANDREW JOHNSON.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03

DISTRICT CoNvENTION.--Our readers
will remember that the District Convention
for nominating "A Representative to Congress
occurs next Tuesday. We hope every town
in the County will be represented by good
men and true, who will fairly express the
wishes of the people on this important occa-
sion; and that at the Convention there will
be harmonious action in selecting the right
man.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03
Union Republican District Com
Unmrinl.

The ireemen Of the Second Congressional District,
in the State OF Vermont who support the principles
OF the Union Republican party are invited to meet in
Convention at White River Junction, Tuesday the
9TH day Of August, 1866 at o'clock Z. NJ, for the
purpose of nominating candidate for member OF
Congress. HAMPDES CUTrs
II. II. HENRY, District
CHAs 5. DANA, Committee
July 6, 1866. A. II. GnMoRE,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03

Our Lady readers should try J. W. Bradley's Just
ly Celebrated Duplex Elliptic Skirts, Justly pro
nounced by Fashion Magazines and the Press the
Most Durable, Economical, and Graceful Skirt ever
produced. The Empress Trail" the Latest Fashion,
and "Prde of the World" are the Most Popular
Styles in use.-See Advertisement.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03

ACKNOWLEDGMENT Thanks to our
Senators and Representatives for various
speeches and valuable public documents
which they have had the kindness TO send
us during the late session of Congress.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03

The NEW POSTMASTER GENERAL-A
w, Randall, the newly confirmed Postmas-
ter General, is better known in the North
west than in the East. although since he has
held the office OF Assistant Postmaster GEN
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03

PUrNEY.-The Connecticut River Petroleum Com
pany held meeting last Saturday evening to listen
to the report of their agent, VIM. r. Crowell. The
report was quite favorable. They have struck oil and
are pumping $50 barrels per day. The stock, which
has been dull, $3.50 for four shares 1.-THE shares are
$50 each) rapidly advanced to sl6O, at which price
it held at the close of the brokers' board Saturday
night. Monday the sales were moderate, but firm at
S6O.-Thc Farmers Club met last Monday evening
but adjourned till the first Monday in October.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03

CUT THE GoRDIAN KNoT.-To avoid Il
contest between Judge Poland and Mr..
Morrill,, and TO unite the various and con-
nicting opinions in regard to the candidate
for Representative from tIlis District, LET the
friends Of Nr. Poland withdraw his name
from the senatorial ticket and offer him as
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03

RUTLAND COUNTY INDEPENDENTLY
the title of a weekly newspaper commenced
at Rutland, by Mclean and Robbins. II is
for general circulation as an advertising
sheet, but gives valuable local information,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03

PURoHAsE-Sydncy A. Morse has purchased Of
Atherton and Whitney their house Elliot Street
for ss700, and taken possession of the same.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03

New 0RuAN.-The Baptist Society at North Ben
nington have recently purchased one of J..Estoy &
Co.'s Cabinet Organs for their church.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03

ANNUAL FEsTIvAL-The ladies of the Unitarian
Society in this village will hold their annual Fair and
Festival at the Town Hall, on Thursday, Aug. 9th
commencing Mt o'clock p. NJ, ard continuing
through the evening, closing with dance great
variety of fancy and useful articles will be offered or
sale together with choice selection of Fayal articles
including rich laces, &c, &c. Refreshments will be
served during the afternoon and evening and pains
spared render the occasion pleasant and attractive
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03

SAxroNs RivER.-D. L. Aldrich, an experienced
teacher, is to open school for the fall term at Sax
toms River, Sept. 9th, seen by his advertisement
elsewhere
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03

CnEsrEn.-Thc fall term of the Academy at Ches-
ter, so hong and iavorably known to the public, will
commence August goth, under the care of Henry II
Shaw A. B. See advertisement.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03

Seeds have been inactive but firm; Clover ut Ia
12Jc. p IL; Timothy ut 50 5ODS7 so y bushcl aud
Rough Flax at So $50 SO 80 y bush.
Hops.
Hops in request ut steady rates, at 10 65c for
one year old and sa3Oc. y ID for two years old
Gold.
Gold closed ut New York. Wednesday, at I4s3.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03

SPRING BED BorroMs AND Observation-Disclosures
Stearns is prepared to furnish these articles to his
customers will be by his advertisement in
other place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03

MoNuMENT-The soldiers monument at St, Johns
bury is to be executed according to designs by Mr.
Mead, beautiful granite pedestal 10 feet high upon
which will stand statue representing America. This
statue Mr.. Mead will execute in Florence. The ex.
ample which St. Johnsbury has shown, and her gen
crosby in voting $4,000, makes her the proud pon
Ger of the State in honorng her brave men,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-03
Great News.

We are glad to be able to announce that
the Atlantic cable has proved a success, and
that we can now have daily intercourse with
the people beyond the Great Ocean. OF
this great event the Tribune of Monday dis
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-08-25
New Advertisements

The following new Advertisements appear in
his evenings paper, to which We invite the at
tention of our readers: 4 4...r
Sleeping Rooms can be obtained by gentlemen
at No. 81 South Church street.
james McKsnny offers 5000 bushels of Fertilizer
at low price. Enquire at Greenwoods Soap
Factory, corner Union street and Reid's lane.
Leon Schisano, Vice Consul of France, offers
for sale Flint and Percussion Muskets and
Sabres. ''"ai '''' So
CT Greenwood d Brother, are prepared to
make all kinds of Jewelry to order on short no
tice, and are prepared in every branch of the
business for the public "a. ftf t-i tsi
r. r. Ferguson, Auctioneer, will sell by virtue
of trust deed, on the 1lth of September, one
Double Tenement ON the East side of Brewer
street. For terms see advertisement. e 'aa
Darts &c Bro, offer Syrups, good Hams and
Pure Cider and Vinegar, for sale at No. rs Row
lands Wharf.
b. Dc J.. Baker Dc Go. offer a lot of damaged
wheat and corn for sale, at No. Is, Campbells
wharf .t-4-.
Mrs. III. H.. Haynes desires to rent good land
near Norfolk, with farm houses, &c. Apply at
81 Bank street. ff sbHF5 s,Hs 5Fe
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-08-25

THEC S. STEAMER Characteristics
steamer arrived here yesterday from the port
of Wilmington, n ~ where she has recently
been raised from the bottom of the river by
Messrs. Maltby Bros. of this city. After
coaling here she leftfor Baltimore, where she
will undergo thorough repairs. We learn
that Messrs. Maltby bought the steamer a
great bargain, $4,000, as she laid on the
bottom. The steamer arrived from Whining
ton here with one propeller. She is fine
ste amer, and not great deal damaged.
1t will be remembered that the Chicamauga
is the Confederate cruiser that played such
terrible havoc among the Eastern fishermen
on the Banks of Newfoundland, under the
command of John Taylor Wood, G. S.A,
aud John Wilkinson, Of this city. At the
capture of Wilmington by the Federal forces
she was in the harbor, loaded with cotton,
just ready to sail, and few hours more would
have given her time to escape. But escape
being impossible, she was set fire to and sunk
in the harbor. Aq ~ saN