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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27

less acquicsccd in because il was boldly de-
manded. Now, slavery being abolished, the
i've negroes count as five men, instead of
three, giving the south more power in Con-
grcss and the electoral college than she had
before, and making that section really n
gamer by the war. Without this amend
ment the actual voters of the south will ex-
ercise political influence double that of the
same number of northern voters. In New
York 10000 voters arc required TO elect
member of Congress, while in South Caro-
lima one-half that number will suffice, and
one-eighth win do the voting.
1t is for the future welfare of the country
that such concentration of power should
be prevented. Let every enlightened nor
thern voter look at this matter in its true
light and make sure that no northern State
so disgraces itself as to play into the hands
of southern demagogues.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27
Result ofthc Cabinet Changes

Our readers will have learned before this
of the recent changes which have taken place
or about To take place, in Mr.. Johnson's cab
met. AS one of the results ofthcse changes
the political prospects of the Union party
have been greatly frightened, and we are
confident that by them its permanent adj
vantage will be secured. We have contend
ed that the great danger TO the party was to
be found in the fact that many of It's mem
bcrs were stone blind to Mr.. Johnson's trea-
son that his policy prompted him to keep
them in that condition. and that his efforts
were directed to that end that so long as
he could retain the confidence of the party
that elevated him TO place, his power to in
jure that party was boundlcss A; but as soon
as the people could fully understand his mo-
tiycs and become acquainted with his char
acter, his influence over them would be gone
and our predictions have been verified Be
fore he had taken so open a stand in favor
of the disunionsts he was able TO influence
enough members of Congress to sustain him
in most of his vetoes but Just as soon as he
threw off his disguise, and not only openly
sought the destruction of the loyal party.
but as openly approved and applGudcd the
party Of treason--as lie did in his Tammanv
lctter-his wishes were regarded as of no
more account than the factious opposition of
any other traitor. Hence, his late veto mes
sage was not regarded as worth discussing
at all by the Union members of Congress.
and in less than three hours after it was re-
ccived, the bill was passed in spite of it, and
became the law Of the land. This PROMPT
and very commendable action on the part of
mo UnlonistS in Congress accomplished an
lncalcuablc amount ofgood in consolidating
strengthening and encouraging the loyal
people but as long as those in whom the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27

MONEY ORDER SYsTEM.-The Postmas-
ter General has put into operation the new
law of Congress on the money ORDER svs-
ten. Orders Of $50 and under are now
sold, while under the old system the maxi
mum was $50. The fees for money orders
have also been changed orders from 81 TO
$50 being now issued at 10 cents and over
$50 to 500 inclusive, at % cents. Under the
old law, when it was necessary for dupli-
cato to be issued, an affidavit with stamp
was first required, for which the party had
to pay, as also fee for the new certificate.
Under the new law, postmasters can admin
ister oaths nee of charge, and the certificate
is also furnished without cost. tbe only ex-
pense to the party being the five cent reye-
nue. stamp, Besides these changes quite a
number of other Objectionable features have
been removed. On the I'd OF August $4,000
additional money order offices, mostly in the
South and West, will be put in operation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27

AN lMPUDENT ENGLIsHNAN.-T The Hon
c. w. Willard Of Montpelier, ably addressed
large audience on the 4th inst, at Waits
field, upon the subject of "Goycrnment by
the consent of the Governed, as the Lesson
Of the day" Near the close of the address
an cnlivenng episode was occasioned by the
interruption Of the speaker by an English
clergyman who was present ON the stand,
and who took onense at hearing England
classcd as second-rate power The cler-
gyman very soon, however, found that the
audience quite agreed with the speaker, and
that the Fourth of July was not an oppor-
tune time for an Englishmm to interrupt a
public speaker on an American platform.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27
NEW ORLEANS, Friday, July 20. 1866.

NEW ORLEANS, Friday, July 20, 1866.
For some time past the different Rebel
military organizations which existed during
the war have held both secret and public
meetings, and perfected reorganization of
regiments, brigades, divisions and batteries.
1t is claimed ostcnsbly for charitable pur-
poses and TO erect monument to Confed-
crate dead. The following important order
just issued by Gen. Sheridan explains itself:
IlDQR's NIFTY DRY. OF THE GULF.
New ORLEANS, La. July Is, 1866.
GENERAL ORDER No. 14.-FTrst No
tiiication is hereby given, for the nforma-
ton of all concerned, that no monument in
tended to commemorate the late rebellion
will be permitted to be erected within the
limits of the Military Division of the Gulf
Second All reorganizations of Confeder-
ate companies. batteries, regiments. brig
AIDES or divisions, within the limits of this
Division, for whatsoever purposes, are here
by dissolved, and the maintenance of such
organizations, either in public or private
manner, is prohibited
Ihtrd Department Commanders will be
held strictly responsible for the faithful exc
cutiOn of this order.
by command ofMai Gen p II SHERIDAN
"GEoRGE LEE, Assistant Adj't Gen"
''Some hundreds of Union men have late
~ received written notices, supposed to
come from secret Rebel societies. Informing
them that they must leave the city or they
will be assassinated. Gen. Sheridan has
been applied to for protection.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27

CRoPs.-The abstract of crop returns for
July, just issued from the Department of
Agriculture, at Washington, shows the pros
pcct of Il year of average fruitfuness. The
present indications, as marked by thousands
of correspondents Of the department, point
TO IN average of about onc-eighth and a half
tenths of an average crop in quantity of
wheat, of a quality that win make it equal
in value to last years crop. The testimony
from all quarters renders it certain that the
quality will be excellent. The showing is
much more favorable than in the June re-
port. Winter barley is in very nearly the
same condition as the wheat. The oat crop
has been unusually good-almost beyond
precedent The condition of pastures is
generally above the average With the ex-
ceptlon of Maine and New Hampshire. eve
ry State reports greater breadth of corn
than usual. \ somewhat diminished aver
age of sorghum is indicated. There is near
ly an average breadth of flax. In every
State more potatoes than usual were plant
ed, which promise better than usual. The
peach crop makes the poorest showing of
any Of the fruits.-N Y. Tribune.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27

ELECTION OF SENATORS. - Senator
Clark's bill, regulating the election of Uni
ted States Senators, has passed the Senate
by a vote of % TO |. 1t remains to be act
cd upon in the House, but it is not likely
that it will be intcrlcred with there-As
based, the bill provides:
First. That the Legislature of any State
next preceding the expiration Of u Scnatori-
al term, shall elect on the second Tuesday
after its organization a successor of the re-
firing Senator. The voting shall be rfrd
cOce, and the name of a person receiving a
majority of the votes cast in such House
shall be entered upon the journal Of each
House, and Il Joint meeting of the two
Houses shall be convened at u o'clock the
following day and if the same person is
found to have received majority NE shall
be declared elected but if the same person
shall not have received Il majority of the
votes of both Houses, or OF either House
shall have failed to take proceedings rs re-
quired the joint assembly shall proceed to
choose, rird r0cc, and the person receiving a
majority of The votes of all the members be-
ing present and voting, shall be declared du-
ly elected.
Second. That where Ii vacancy shall exist
ON the opening of Il session of a legislature,
an election shall be held on the second Tues
day after its organization, and ifa vacancy
shall occur during the session, it shall be
filled on the second Tuesday after the Leg
islature shall have been organized and re-
cciyed notice Of such vacancy.
Third, That the Governor shall certify
such election and the Secretary of State
countcrsign the certificate to the President
of the Senate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27

TIE New PARTY.-President johnson
having personally favored and endorsed the
proposed new party organization which
meets in convention at Philadelphia soon to
select leaders and standard bearers. the re-
publican members of his cabinet are rapidly
rendering their designations. Postmaster
Gent Denison took the lead and was soon
followed by Attorney Gen. Speed Control
Ter Clark has also resigned. Rumors arc
rife of the resignation Of Stanton, Harlan
and Seward although the latter will be re-
qucsted to remain as he favors the breaking
up of the Republican party, or at least stands
cdgeways with regard to the contemplated
Philadelphia movement, which step is for
the sole purpose ofbrcaking down the union
power in Congress. Democratic organiza-
tons throughout the country are elcctinr
delegates to the Philadelphia convention
and secession organizations recognize in
this step the long looked for turn of affairs
which will once more recall them to Wash
ington, and if the Randall RAYMOND John
son party succeed the result will be as they
desire. Many good republicans are being
wheedlcd by the specious arguments of Ray
mond of the Times to believe that the move
mcnt is real Union effort ; they will
awake from the dream and find themselves
in a nest of uuclcan birds. As soon as RAY
mond finds it does not pay he will forsakc
the new organization-Pe ImORter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27

EUROPEAN MATTERS. - The voice of
Russia is at length heard above the noise Of
the conflict. The Moscow Gazette proclaims
that Russia can no longer remain Indifferent
to the efforts Of Prussia TO obtain supreme
power in North Germany. Also, that she
will not agree 10 the dictatorship of France
in the affairs of Italy and Germany. With
Austria trampled out of existence as il were,
Russia is in great danger. The matter is
brought still nearer home, when it is pro-
posed to trade oil the Danuban Principali-
ties. Napoleon will be forced to take NEW
view Of the whole subject, on hearing scnt-
mcnts from Russia like these. Bismark's
ambition may he as great a source Of ankle
~ to him MS Russia's outspeaking, And
with Nenetia in his possession, with which
at present II seems rs if he could do nothing
to help the case forward, losing Italy in the
new embrace of Prussia. he may vet be
compelled, in the interests of peace in his
own empire, to take the side of Austria by
invoking both England and Russia TO Join
him in saving her from humiliation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27

CoMNTENCENGENT.-T Commencement
ut Harvard University took place last week
The weather was so excessively hot that the
number present was not so large as usual
The exercises at the Divinity School tool,
place on Tuesday. Among the graduates
was Henry G. Spaulding, son of DIR. r.
Spaulding, formerly a resident of this place
Young Spauding is Il very promising man.
standing among the first as a scholar and n
man Of talent. On Wednesday the Com
lnencement exercises took place. and the
usual degrees were conferred. Coy. Bull
lock, II. w. Emerson, VIM. i. Rogers and
Richard II. Dana, jr.. were honorcd with
the degree Of Doctor of Laws. On Thurs
day meeting of the Alumni took place. and
an able address was delivered by Rev. T.
IL. Hedge, ID. ID. During the year 80 grad
yates Of the College have died.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27

TIIE CHoLERA.---Thc cholera is steadily
increasing in the cities of New York and
Brooklyn, notwithstanding the unrcmittins
efforts Of the Board of Health to prevent its
spread. Most Of the cases occurred in the
crowded and unclcanly parts of the city, and
we have frequent accounts of the way in
which the action Of the health officers is him
dcrcd by the sellismcss and neglect of indi-
Xidnnls
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27

TIE New BRITISH MINIsTRY.-The
new Derby ministry of Great Britain went
into Office on the 9th inst. The new GOV
ernment is tory, The principal seats are
held rs follows: Premier, Lord Derby ::
chancellor of the eXchequer, Mr.. Dsraeli,
foreign secretary. Lord Stanley home see
rotary, Mr. Walpole colonial secretary,
Lord CarnaVon secretary for India Lord
Cranborne secretary of war, Gen Peel
first lord of the admiralty, Sir John Puking-
ton president of the council, Duke of Buck
lnGham; privy seal, Lord Malmesbury;
lord chancellor, Lord Chelmsford lord
lieutenant Of Ireland, Marquis ofAbcrcorn;
president of the board of trade Sir Stafford
Northcote; president Of the poor board, Mr.
Hardy,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27

TIE WEATnER.-The hot weather of
last week ended with most refreshing rain
on Monday. II is said TO have been the
walmest season known for 80 years in New
England. Many deaths occurred from sun
stroke and the general mortality was fur
ther increased by the indirect effects Of the
great heat.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27
a WAR lNcIDENT.-Thc following ancc-
dotc is now current in Florence


dotc is now current in Florence
a ballet dancer at Venice, while dancing
at the theatre there, had a bouquet thrown
to her, tied TO ribbon in the italian colors
She Immediately kissed the ribbon, which
created tremendous enthusiasm amongst
the audience. After the performance She
was called 10 the police Office, and sharply
reprimandod for this act of patriotism. She
excused herself by saying that in kissing the
bouquet she had only followed the universal
custom on such occasions but the autholi-
ties would not accept this excuse, and told
her that at another time she should not kiss
the bouquet, but tread it under foot. The
following evening another bouquet was
thrown, and the dancer in compliance with
her instructions, trod il under foot, again
amid frantic applause. The ribbon round
the bouquet was, however, this time not red
green and white ribbon, but black and vel
low-tho colors Of Austria.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27

GEN. SIERNrAN.-Gcn. Sherman was at
Dartmouth On. H. College at the recent
commencement exercises, and of course at
tracted much attention. His speeches were
pitly and brief, and elected great applause.
The degree of i. l.. d. Clicked Lawlcss
Devils) was most desorycdly conferred on
him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27

Professor Angel of Providence, II. l.. has
been chosen President Of the University of
Vermont and State Agricultural College.
He will enter upon his duties at the coming
Commencement.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27

SALE-Dr. Francis J. Higglnson has sold his late
residence to Dr. o. II. Post It is ono of the pleas
ATTEST locations in our village. The house was origi-
nally built by Asa Green, prominent citizen of Brat
teboro in earlier times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27

The American Institute Of Instruction
will hold its 37th annual meeting at Bur-
lington, August 18th, Sth and 9th. Address
es are promised from Gov. Bullock of Mass
achusetts, and GOV. DiIlinghnm Of this State.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27
The following order has just been promul-

= ~ MUD J'''V VVVII IIVHIUI-
gated by the War Department
Officers Of the QuNrtermasters Depart.
ment who have already resigned, Or may dc
so, are ordered to forward TO Brevet Col. j,
g. Mcterran, Quartermaster United States
Army, Washington, ID. c., all books, records
and papers pertaining to their duty in the
'}uartermaster's Department, excepting
their duplicate or retained vouchers and re,
turns, and papers necessary TO the support
thereof as they are the property of the Uni
ted States.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27
Foreign News.

The steamship Scotia arrived at New
Yorl, on Monday, bringing three days latel
news from Europe.
There were no military movements of I'M
portance, excepting the advance of the Ital-
ians, Caldini having met little opposition
thus far. The Italian army had occupied
Padua. The Prussian army steadily moved
onward, and had entered Prague. 1t was
marching in three columns upon Iglan, Oh
mutt and l}runn. The Austrian defeat at
Sadowa proves 10 have been complete, and
Bcnodek had gathered at Omutz not more
than 100000 men, having lost, ii is estimat-
ed, Mt least 100000 men since the beginning
Of the campaign.
The laying of the Atlantic cable has been
fairly commenced. One hundred and thir-
ty-fye miles of cable had been payed out,
and the signals were SO far perfect,
Tho suspension of the birmingham Bank
ing Company is announced.
Sir Bulwcr Lytton has been created Il
Baron.
There has been q ministerial crisis in
Spain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27

PEAr.-The Greenfield Gazette informs
us that u joint stock company has been
formed at Belchcrtown, Mass, with a capt.
tai of $4,000 for the purpose Of rendering
available as fuel, the immense beds of peat
existing in the immediate vicinity Of the
railroad depot in that plnco, Tho peat has
been subjected to tests and proved to be Of
very superior quality and as the company
control some 40 acres, from 6 to II feet deep
and lying directly on the railroad with a
good chance for drainage, their facilities for
furnishing the fuel promptly and cheaply at
any point, are hard TO beat
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27

TIE Troy AND GREENFIELD RAIL
RoAD.-The Greenfield Gazette saws con.
tract has been made between The Fitchbure
VT, d Mass, Railroad and the Commissions
ers of the Troy & Greenfield Railroad ia
operate the road from Greenfield to the
Falls and Tunnel after il is built. The CON
tract has been submitted to the Governor
and Council for their approval as the law
requires. \ Committee of the Council has
been appointed upon the contract and are TO
report for action on the 25th. If they re-
port lavorably and the majority ofthe Goun-
ell and the Governor approve ofthe contract
The road will be let at once and work com
mcnced. The surveys have all been made
and the specifications and contracts printed
for the use OF the contractors. We UNDER
stand that thore is little doubt but that the
Governor and Council will approve of the
contract There has been some talk in tbe
streets rbout extending theroad north oflhc
tool lactory in Greenfield and thence direct
east to Grout'S Corner via Turner's Falls.
but we understand from official sources that
although that is the most direct route. The
, work Is of too heavy Il character to adopt IT,.
4 ne road was once surveyed for the line OF
tile VI: ~ Mass. Railroad from Grouts 10
"reehlleld but found not TO be feasible.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27

In Coon CoNDlrIoN.-The Homo Insurance Com
pany of New York; with cash capital of 50 900 OOO
show nett surplus of s1,lG0,53GS7 on the LIST of
July. Their total loss by the great fire at Portland
was sll2,ol4.42, which was paid in full within ten
dnys nfter the fire occnrred
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27
Union state Nominations.

fur Governor,
PAUL DILLINGHAM;, of Waterbury.
For Lieut.. Governor,
A. i. GARDNER, Of Bennington
For Treasurer,
JOHN \, FACE, of Montpelier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27

THEATRICAL INTERNATIONALLY reference to
an advertisement in another place. it will be seen that
we are again to be entertained by the admirable per-
lormahces of Amy stones Troupe. They are popu-
lar wherever they go, and those who had the oppor-
tunity of hearing them when here few weeks SINCE
will not fail to avail thcmselvcs'of the pleasure of
listening to them again.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27

SALE or TIE MARINE HosPITAL.-T
U. ). Marine Hospital at Burlington situa-
ted some two miles south of the City Hall.
ON the Shelburne Road, was sold AT oucton
ON Monday last for the small sum of 81 000
The surrounding grounds, some EIGHT or
ten acres, were included in the sale. Tho
purchase was made by Mr.. James A. Shedd
IN behalf Of the "llomo for destitute chill
dren,' an institution recently started in the
city by some OF the ladies of Burlington.
We are Informed by the Times that the
was $4,000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27
County Officers.

OONuty VACcFs.
For Assistant Judges,
PETER W. DEAN, of Grafton,
WIN. II, JONES, of Dover.
For States Attorney
JAMES NJ TYLER, Of Brattlcboro.
For Sherin,
WALTER TAYLOR, of Rockingham.
For Bain,
JOHN HUNT, of Vernon.
For Senators,
DANIEL KELLOGG, of Brattleboro.
HOMER GOODHUE, Of Westminster.
For Judges Of Probate-Dstrict of Marlboro.
ROlALL TYLER, of Braltleboro.
District Of Westminster
ABlSHM STODDARD, of Townshend,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27

LADIES FMR.-Thc Fair held Mt the Town Hall
on Wednesday evening last, by the ladies' of the Epis-
copal Church, well attended and was n very
pleasant gathering. The Hall was tastefully decorat-
ed, the articles for sale were prepared with great
taste, the refreshments were tempting to the appetite,
and the music was delightful The sum realized ar-
ter paying expenses we understand was about s11OO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-01
LOCAL NEWS.

Buy AT HOME. The practice which was al.
most habitual before the war, Of buying any
where else than at home, is again becoming
epidemical in the South. We did think a
wholesome lesson had been taught, but it has
been forgotten with more Of speed than it was
acquired. We hear, for example, 10 Rich
mond, of sending North for cast iron fronts,
when home fouudries might supply the very
article at lower rates. And We believe the
farmers IN this section use more plough points
made in The North, than they do Of those
made right here at home, in Fredericksburg
And so with other articles. 1t will not do
We MUST HELP ONE ANOTHER. Mutual pa
sronage among all classes of trade, business
and manufactures, as a contemporary says, Is
the only way for Us to secure permanent pros
9erity. It's vain 10 cast our eyes over the
country and rely upon the crops, when we al
low all the capital which these crops produce
20 20 to the enrichment of the North and East
Dur policy is one of continual depletion, and
our resources are wonderful if we can stand it
much longer Fredericksburg Herald