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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-05
Conventions,

Conventions have been very plenty for
few weeks. Scarcely docs the excitement
occasioned by one pass by before another
demands attention. The four most notable
political gatherings in the country of late
are those at Philadelphia in August and
September, and those at Cleveland and Pitts
burg since. Two of these, the first held at
Philadelphia and that at Cleveland, were in
the interest of the President and his policy:
the others were composed of the truly loyal
Union men of the country, who think trea-
son is crime and should be punished; who
are utterly opposed to the disastrous policy
of the President and who most earnestly
support the measures adopted by the major
ity Of Congress. The character, alliances
and sympathies of many of those who COM
posed the johnson Conventions, the resolu-
tons they adopted, the measures they pro-
posed, and the conduct and speeches of the
President on his recent Journey have not
served to increase or strengthen the party
or to help the cause it has espoused. The
delegates to these Conventions showed no
deep enthusiasm, they enunciated no great
principles, they uttered no denunciatons of
rebels or their Infamous doings they show
ed no lTdad staSehnausnip, 40 spirit II pro-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-05

vast commercial, industrial and financial in
tercsts, even the perpetuity of our national
ity, are concerned in the proper disposition
of these elements Of discussion The South
should Immediately ratify the proposed con-
stitutional amendment There is no hone.
with the present temper the North, East,
asd West are in, for the South to expect
better terms and whether the medicine he
palatable or not it is their policy to swallow
1t and await further events. With complete
restoration to the Union and representation
IN Congress the South can unite with the
conservatives and together hold the rcins Of
power aud control the government for half
q century to come. The governors of the
Soutnern States should Immediately convene
thelr ieglslatures, ratify the constitutional
amendment and head or the radicals by ar
ranging Tor the election of members to the
present Congress, which will not dare to re-
fuse them admittance. This work must be
commenced at once, for delay will be dan
gerous In about two months Congress
will reasonable, and it will be the fault of
the South alone if she be not represented
What they should do is TO accept il. and NOT
impcril their future happiness and prosperi-
ty by following the suggestions Of the i'm
petuous and crazy copperhead politicians of
the North. Nc,c York Herald.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-05

THE REFORM MOVEMENT IN ENGLAND.
defeated in its modest demand for small
extension of the suffrage and equalization
of representation, now falls back on broad
and radical ground, and is organizing an
extensive agitation for equal and universal
suffrage The very idea is enough to nut
an old fashioned John Bull into mysteries !:
but it is destiny. No land of penny daily
newspapers and free speech can go ON per-
manently without universal suffrage. The
central reform league Of England now thus
authoritively promulgates its objects and
methods =
"tirst-To procure the extension of the
elective franchise to every resident and req
lstered adult male person of sound mimi
and unconvicted Of crime.
"Second-To obtain for the voter the pro-
lection OF the ballot Gall present. voting in
England being done viva voce).
'Ihat fund of ten thousand hounds be
raised forthwith, the said sum to be called
the'lecture and special purposes fund, and
to be subject to the control of the executive
council OF the reform league, That the va
rlous branches of the league be requested
to raise subscriptions to the above fund,
forwarding the gross amounts monthly to
the treasurer. That the secretary be in
structed to forward copies of this resolu-
uon to the various branches of the league,
and to the leading reformers throughout
INC uslped Kingdom without ttolay,"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-05

report with regard to Taylor and Harrison,
and reflect moreover that men capable of
plotting and carrying out a rebellion against
their own government, must be capable of
any lesser crime; and that after the atroci-
ties which they knew and permitted, they
would not be likely to stick at the life of any
one man, still less one whom they had brand
cd with all vile epithets, and whom they had
reviled till they hated him in their hearts,
We believe that those who plan and carry
out rebellion know the details.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-05

FARMERS, LOOK AT THIS Every far
mer in Brattleboro and the vicinity is re-
quested to call at The Vermont Ph@nir Of
fee the first time he comes into the village.
We have something for his benefit to COM
municate. EDITOR PnGNIx.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-05
1oraI HMtelIigeMce.

Remember the auction at Perhat's, on
Common Street, on We lnesday nent the 1Oh
inst, at half past nine o'clock Il. NJ, ,obere
you ,ciH find almost any thing you can ,oish
to purchase.
Bratteloro Oct. 4th, 1865.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-05

SUGGEsTIoN.-When the cars shall have begun
their regular trips the route to New York, by
way of New London, would it not he good idea for
the Directors Of the New London Northern Railroa
and the Norwich New York transportation Com
pany TO propose an excursion their line to the
great city and back again, at low fare to in
duce people to take trip and get peep at New
York, who are not accustomed to its wonders. II
they would propose it we are quite there ud
be crowds ready to go.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-05

ExHBITED--A L. Dwinel exhibited ut the
County Fair Burial Casket with n walnut case in
imitation of Rosewood, Set Of Geneva Chairs two
Bible stands made Of Walnut, and three Bohemian
Brackets, all of excellent workmanship
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-05

MiSsrRErs.-It will be seen BY nm advertisement
in another column that Cotton and Murphy's Cali
fornia Mnares and Brass Band are to be n, the Town
Hall on Wednesday evening Oct 10th, for the enter.
tainment Of the people.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-05

Nor WmNoER-J +. White of this town has in.
vented Mop Wringer which promises to be very
useful article for housekeepers 1t was on exhibit
ton Mt the recent Fair at Newfnne.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-05

So. LoNDoNDERRY.- the 30h Of Sept Mrs
Alva Whitney of So. Londonderry aged 80 years,
died of the dropsy. She had been sick about two
years and during that time there was taken from her
col pounds Of water, and on post norton exam
ination which was made Mt her request n tumor was
found weighing II pounds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-05

BURIAL CAsKETs &C. l.. Brown Of this village had
on exhibition Mt Newiane n beautiful Burial Casket
made of solid rosewood oval ut top, with octngon
corners. Mr. Brown gives special attention to this
kind Of manufacture in which lie shows much skill
and taste.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-05

DENrEsTRY.-A Diploma was awarded by the
New England and Vermont Agricultural Societies to
Dr. A. L. Pettee Of this village for specimens Of his
work, which also exhibition at Newiane this
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-05

LETTERs-The Post Office Department dec lining
to advertise letters remaining in the p o. after Oct
|, except at First Glass Offices shall publish week
ly in our local columns list Of those remaining in
the Post Office in this village an item of impor-
tance to our readers.
Gents.-Nlyron /. Corbett, Frank Eagan. d. C.
Griswold, Hall e. Holman, Joseph Ilayman, W linm
Ioslyn, Eugene Leavtt, Patrick Lynch, Ron Miller,
Benjamin D. Potter, c. G. Sebbn4, Edward Sh aw,
Lawrence Shceke, L W. Smith, S. C. Shepha 3D. H.
r. Whitcomb
Ladies-Mss Morga A. Bemis, Mrs Charlotte
Cune, Miss Mary +. Curtis, Mrs James Griffin, Mrs
Helen L. Lane, Miss Amanda ". Minis, Miss Nellie F.
Neff, Mrs. H. NJ Roland, Lucy Reed, Mrs. Hannah
Sullivan, Mrs. Mary D. W. Smith, Miss Lily A. Viii
son.
HehJor Postdge-Mss Ellen NJ. Putnam Bernard
son, Mass, Mrs. Sarah a. Knapp, Bennington, w.
Willard Brown, Bolton, Warren Co, New York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-05

PERSoNAL.-There are circumstances connected
with of the aged citizens of Vernon, Eli Lee.
which worthy Of note. At his birth, Dec. 10th,
1855, the town was called Hinsdae, but was after
years OF nge, Mr. Lee, or Major Lee, he is often
called, retains his physical aud mental powers to Il
remarkable degree. During the spring and early
summer he superintendent the building of q barn IS
feet square, setting out the work on the frame, and
with Mr., Chduncey Thayer framing it, and doing
himself good share Of the other work in completing
the barn. The frame was raised on the first Of June
Inst, and came together like clock work. Mr. Lee
married RebeccN Stcbbius in 1910, who died March
10Th, 1862, aged 70 years and 10 DAYS. Being born
Feb. 29th, 1892 leap GEAR she had only sixteen birth
dnys during her whole life. They had six children,
one Of whom, Rev, John 5. Lee, is Professor in st.
Lawrence University, at Canton, n. Y Mr.. Lee has
represented the town Of Vernon six years in the Leg.
stature, and he did it satisfactorily and well There
is something singular about his name, there being en-
~ six letters in both hi, Christian and surname and
only three different letters in ALE l-i-El Lee. 1t
is doubtful whether another person can be found in
the United States both of whose names contain only
three different letters. Mr.. Lee is highly esteemed
and respected by his townsmen and acquaintance and
it is to be hoped that many years of serenity and
peace in store for him He has brother, Deacon
John Lee, who is 90 years old,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-05

RAILROAD EXCURSION. "A party orabout two hum
bred persons, consisting of the Directors and Stock
holders of the New London Northern Railroad with
their families visited this village last Tuesday, pass
ing over the newly opened road from New London
via Amherst and CIRCUITS Corner. On arriving at the
depot here they met by S. NJ. Waite one Of the
Directors of the road, and other citizens, conveyed
in carriages through of the principal streets of
the village to the Lawrence Hotel where a collation.
had been provided for them at short notice by Chas
G. Lawrence of the Drattleboro House. While par
taking of the repast the company RECALLED with
music by our village band aud after friendly greetings
and congratulations were exchanged between them
and number OF our citizens who called in TO wei
come their guests, the party Mt hafpast two O'Clock
p NJ took the cars for home, having thus far evident
Is enjoyed the excursion and Their brief visit to thi,
village. 1t was pleasant party, composed as it was
Of both and various ages and it was excee ling
y agreeable to our people to have opportunity to
meet them here though for a brief period
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-09-28
From the New York Weekly Magazine
THE GREAT SYRACUSE BURGLARY,
AND WHAT CAME OF 1T. 27
'f#3 -" TCoNCLUDED. is3' ~
lcoNCLUDED.
CHAPTER w.

My Western trip occupied nearly
three weeks, when, about midnight
on the fifteenth of July, | found my
self approaching Syracuse from the
West. / intended occupying my old
quarters at the Globe Hotel, and GO
ing out to Oakmount at a seasonable
hour next morning; but fate willed it
otherwise. A misplaced switch sent
the train off the track, some three
miles before we reached theacity, and
about mile from Oakmount. As we
were running on very slow speed, no
one was seriously injured : but the
passengers were compelled to walk to
town. AS one of my ankles was
slightly sprained, | determined to
reach Mrs. Gilderson's, gardener 8
lodge. where / was sure of at least a
blanket and the softest side of little
parlor floor for the remainder of the
night. The incidents of that night,
so far as they concerned Mrs. Glider
sons family, were so strange that !
have persuaded her daughter to write
them down and permit them to be in
corporated in her own language in
this narrative, for the benefit OF the
readers IF the Neao York Weekly
Magazine. a n
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a daring band of villains, that oper-
ated as occasion seemed propitiOus in
various parts of the country. She stop
ped at the Globe Hotel under pre-
tence of having lost sundry trunks
that she never owned, and her alleged
rich widowhood made it easy for her
to impose upon the credultity of the
landlord and his friends. She had
made large purchases at various stores
to be paid for when her trunks should
be found, or In default of their ever
making their appearance, to be paid for
from fresh remittances. She had been
so charmed with the country, that she
had looked at several residences with
view to their purchase; and singu-
lar to say, nearly all of them had been
mystericusly robbed soon after. Her
brother had arrived to assist her IN
recovering her lost property, and this
very brother had visited Mrs. Glider
sons house but week before, under
the pretence. of giving his opinion
upon the expediency of the proposed
purchase; but really to ascertain the
best means &C entering the premises
and ascertaining where the valuables
were kept, and was killed by my hand
on the night of the attempted robbery.
| need not say that the Widow Grey
disappeared from Syracuse before
morning. She may now be the Widow
Brown or the Widow Black for aught
| know; but from newspaper re-
port, / think she was finally caught in
some of her nefarious misdeeds, and
is now looking out for her trunks or
something else from between the bars
of the Sing Sing prison. .e.-.
Mrs. GildersOn and her daughter
left Oakmount as soon as they re-
covered; and all [ have to say in con-
clusion is, that Ellen doesn't stay
alone O. nights any longer.
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CHAPTER V.
ELLEN GILDERsoN 5 NARRATIVE.

ELLEN GILDERsoN's NARRATIVE.
Soon after Mr.. Duncan's departure
/ was taken suddenly i'll of fever.
which increased in violence until /
was compelled to have nurse to watch
by my bedside during all hours of the
day and night My dear mother filled
this office as long as her strength per-
mitted, but in few days was seized
with the same disease, and by the fif-
teenth of July was unable to leave her
room, which was on the opposite side
of a wide hall. We had no one with
us but domestics-kind nurses. Our
good physician, DIR, Jalap, had made
his final call for the night at sunset,
and had left certain medicines to be
taken by me every two hours. | had
passed the crisis of the fever, but was
so weak as to be utterly unable to rise,
and scarcely to move my hands. The
night was dark and warm, and all the
house was closed, and, as we supposed,
securely fastened. It was just after
twelve o'clock, and my nurse was doz-
ing in an armchair at my side, while
| was lowering between dreamland
and languid consciousness, when |
was suddenly aroused by a click in the
lock of my door. Why my nurse
had locked and bolted it on that par
ticular night is more than / know. 1t
was usually left wide open, so that my
mother and myself could speak to one
another; but rumors of burglaries had
recently been rife, and the nurse
doubtless took these precautions in
consequence.
How shall I describe the horrors
that followed / was instantly wide
awake, and fully aware that the mys-
| terious gang of robbers whose depre-
dations had alarmed the entire region,
had selected our house and home as
the place for dark nights work. 1t
Immediately flashed across my mind
! that [ had heard that their operations
were carried on with degree of skill
! and apparent knowledge of the prem
Uses that indicated collision with SER
vants-and that when they had met
with resistance, they did not hesitate
to add blood-shed, or even murder, to
their crimes. 81 ~
| did not faint with terror, nor was
I paralyzed. | heard the clicking of
the skeleton key as it was turned in
the wards of the lock, and finally
heard the lock-bolt itself fly back.
! But | knew there was another bolt
beneath, which could not be moved
without cutting through the door it.
self. To say | was not frightened,
terribly frightened, would be absurd
What my dear mothers fate had been
or might be was my first thought. ]
| listened intently: there was no alarm
or noise from her room, but the bur
glars were still tampering with the
fastenings of my own door. [ touch
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CFor the Journal.
LINES.

On finding the autograph of dear friend,
who fell at Chickamauga.
This little scrap, once thrown aside,
How precious now it seems,
1t speaks of joys long passed away,
And tells of blighted dreams
OF youthful heart once full of love,
Cut down in all its bloom
OF a desolate home now dark with grief,
And lonely, silent tomb.
1t speaks TO my soul, in sorrowing tones,
OF loved one, gone away;
Seems chanting, for him, a requiem,
All the livelong weary day.
It is but little tiny scrap
OF paper, worn and old
Yet dearer is it to my heart
Than all - Golcondas gold"
In silence still it speaks to me,
Of true heart now at rest
1t breathes of dear ties broken,
And a home among the blest.
1t seems as if I hear his voice,
And clasp the friendly hand,
OF him who sleeps, the sleep of death,
In fan off stranger land.
1t tells me, too, of courage bright
AS FURNISHED goodly steel
OF heart which loved his country,
Braved death for that country's weel.
1t speaks of untarnished honor,
OF soul as true and pure "H
AS Angel hearts, /" in that home above,
Where our loved one rests secure. .,-.
It brings to mind the merry heart
That guided the skillful hand
Both heart and hand lie in the grave,
By Southern breezes famed. .ss 4ef
1t minds me, too, ofJoys to come,
When friendsshan meet above
No tOar, no pain, no parting there,
Where all is peace and love. E. Fl. A.
Henderson, KY, Sept, 1856.
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CHAPTER VI.


This point of my story takes me
back to the time when reached. the
gardeners lodge. had just arrived
there, when Mrs. Marsham came fly
ing against the door in breathless
haste, exclaiming there are robbers
at the house, for heavens sake run
duickW We needed no further
alarm. My revolver constant trav-
cling companion-was in my pocket;
the gardener seized a fowling- piece,
which he always kept loaded, and for
getting my sprained ankle, we ran for
the house at the top of our speed. As
we approached we were more cautious,
and stealing up in the shadow of the
portico, we saw the burglars sentinel
at the door. As soon as We came
into view, he fired upon US and ran.
His alarm prevented any evil conse-
quences from his shot, which was re-
turned from the gardeners gun, and
we left him stretched wounded upon
the ground, and rushed up the famil-
lar stairs to the upper story. l have
no clear recollection of what followed.
Shots were exchanged in quick sue
cession, and when the tumult was over,
we found one of the burglars lying
dead on the floor, and the gardener
with broken arm, while had es-
capped without scratch. Mrs. Gid
erson had been bound and gagged,
and Ellen was apparently lifeless, but
they we're both restored in time, al
though it was not until after weeks OF
watching, as their lives trembled in
the balance. ---...
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A Beautiful Suburban Residence fol
Sale at a Great Bargain.

OFFER FOR SALE A WE'LL
Ii built, commodious brick house, situate
In the suburbs of the city, with a lot con-
tanning near an acre. The house contains
ten rooms, and is handsomely located,
commanding a view of the Ohio River and
the city, is surrounded with beautiful shade
comfortable, conveniant, and attractive
The preIai SeS also contain stable, wood
shed, carriage-house, and other convent
enceS. +.i %.
AS the property must sell, some one APP
plying soon will obtain a great bargain.
Title perfect. ASA IGLEHART,
Real Estate Agent,
aulS diff f..... .-. Third Street.
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CHAPTER VII.

The explanation and denouement of
the foregoing incidents are very sim
pie
We learned afterwards that the
Widow Grey was the leading spirit of
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-09-28

On finding the autograph of dear friend,
who fell at Chickamauga.
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JOY TO THE WORLD :
Take Up thy B Bed and Walk
"A GU A Nv TF.
MATER OF LIFE.

i44t ~ LHhAbIL UT AIHE,N Fl" 81
FOR EXTERNAL OR INTERNAL USE.
IA aUAVITE, SRWATER OF LIFE,
Headache or Neltrdt96d-In three minutes.
T00thochei0r Edrdche-In one inmate. ~
C0Jtcs and Crdalps-In five minutes. '
.DiGsvItOea. Bloody .FLH1, COesghs, and Colds
In from one to three days.
HIteuRldtisnt-In two to ten days. f0uB
Pain in the Back or Stde-1n twenty min
iutes. r i"iii -lH 1Httl t-.t. fHl}31
Soreness or Inflammation Of the Kidneys,
Deafness, Asthma, Piles, Sore or Weak
Brogcisal directions. Dyspepsia. Ervsfpelds,
Busters o1s the Tongue and Lips, PalpttG-
Ltuer- Complaint, Fever and Agtte, ga
AgIe Cake, Gravel, Contracted or Sti1ened
Cords, S,OoLLe1., Lame, or Sti0 Joints,
iStcoUea Glands or Cheeks, sr
Cuts, Bruises, or Shot W0tt1tds-in any por-
ton of the body-in an incredibly short
This medicine has been thoroughly test
ed in Evansville, by many of our first citi-
zens, never falling to give satisfaction We
have sold large quantities in Ohio, In
diana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee,
and the demand is daily increasing. Such
is the confidence we have in the medicine,
that we warrant every bottle, and refund
the money in case the medicine fails to
We have a number of properly attested
certificates from our own city, and from
various parts of the country, which can at
any time be seen at our store. aff,trf 4.It,
Price-One dollar per bottle.
V For sale by respectable druggists every
LEIGH & MAGHEE, n /
Cor. Third and Main Streets, Evansville,
Manufacturers and Sole Proprietors.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-22
OVERNMENT SALE.

GOVERNMENT SALE.
EXTENSIVE. SALE OF DRY GOODS BEDDING,
&c, IN ORIGINAL PACKAGES.
VIII be sold at auction, at the Medical Purveyor's
Warehouse: 10. Il Market street, Nashville on
TUESDAY. February +, 1866:
1000 Hair Mattresses, jointed.
$4,000 Hair Pillows.
1900 Bed Ticks
$4,000 Counterpancs, Linen and Marseilles.
10000 Mosquito Bars.
81 900 Pillow Cases.
5000 Pillow Ticks.
$4,000 Sheets, Linen and Cotton.
1900 Shirts
10000 Drawers.
5gg0 Dressing Gowns.
5000 Socks.
10000 Slippers.
lO,GOO Night Caps.
1900 Towels, full size Huekaback.
1000 Roller Towels, Crash.
1000 yards Red Flannel.
2400 yards Gutta Percha Cloth.
1000 Gutta Percha Blankets.
1000 India Rubber Cushions and Pillows.
loo Canvas hammocks.
GOO Canvas Blanket Cases.
10000 lbs. Oakum and Tow.
Cotton Bats, Cotton Wadding, Tape, &c.
small portion of the foregoing articles are second
hand and will be sold separately. The greater part
are new and IN original packages. Catalogues may
ROBERT FLETCHER.
Surgeon and Bvt. Col U. S. Vols,
jail lot Medical Purveyor U. S. A.
nEPOT QUARTERMASTER's
D OFFICE, ROCKETS LANDING,
RICHMOND: VA. Jan. II, 1866. }
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. That in pursu-
of instructions from the Quartermaster General
the sales of PUBLIC PROPERTY will be resumed
at Rockets Landing, Richmond Virginia, on the ed
day of January 1866 at which time and place will be
sold at Public Auction
Wagons, AMbulances, Spring Wagons, Harness