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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1868-07-24
TEO.N'S-ST.gTE .F.v'D
COE.V'TI'.

We need not urge our republican readers
to support the candidates selected for State
officers. This will be done of course.
Their services the past year, so far as we
know, have been acceptable and satisfacto-
ry to the people, and their fidelity and ex-
perience are a pledge for the future. But
all must perceive the importance, the ma
tional importance, of giving them full
vote. Let Vermont increase her republi-
can vote five or ten thousand at the Sep
TENDER election, and other states that vote
later will take courage thereat, and the eff
feet ON the presidential election in Novem-
Der will be of great importance. Let no
republican voter stay from the polls at the
State election, but let every one be there
and put in his ballot for Governor LIT. Gov
ernor and Treasurer. And so also let there
be full vote for Senators, Representatives
and county officers. The ticket for Wind
ham county is before the people. The cam
ddates nominated are generally well
known. They are good men for the offices
for which they are selected. We believe
the ticket is satisfactory TO the people at
large. We know most of the candidates
personally and shall give them our hearty
support. In some Of the towns of the
county new men are to be selected for rep
resentatives, while in others the men sent
last year will be rechosen. Where new
men are to be selected there will be the us
al canvassing, electionecring, wire pulling,
cliques and parties. Those who most de-
sire and seek the office may not be the best
fitted for it those most deserving may not
desire it. But all this the voters of each
town understand, and their insight into
character and their knowledge of the quail
itcations and fitness of their townsmen for
office, will generally be a safeguard against
being caught by craftiness, or deceived by
selfish maneuvoring. The freemen of our
several towns understand the importance
of choosing for their representatives men
who are honest, who have always been 10y
al, men of good common sense, of sound
judgment, Of general intelligence, of due
share of independence, and of some eXpe-
rience in public affairs, so that whatever
they say or do shall be creditable to them
selves and their constituents, and servicea-
BILE to the public.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1868-07-24
orr C.F.vDED.EqES.

For our candidates, Grant and Colfax, we
have no apologies to make no excuses to
give for what they have done, or neglected
to do; no explanations to make for any
words they have written or spoken. Their
record is clean, it is before the county, and
patriotic and sensible people feel an honor
able pride in referring to it. Grant was
one of the prominent men in the war, Col
fax has won honorable distinction in the
halls of legislation. Both are honest, pat
riotic loyal. No man acquainted with
them questions the integrity of either.
From the time Grant offered his services to
his country, and the offer was accepted by
Gov. Yates of Illinois, to the end of the
war, he showed talent and skill, and exec
utive ability of very high order. The
plans of his battles and campaigns showed
a sagacious and far-reaching intellect, his
persistency and daring in carrying out
those plans won admiration and confidence,
and when Lee surrendered, Grant was I'M
iversally acknowledged to be the greatest
General of the age.
While in Congress Colfax has shown
himself a statesman of no mean ability; a
man of fairness, candor and gentlemanly
department. and as speaker of the House
he has never been surpassed, rarely equal
led. His character is above reproach. No
one can say aught against him.
With such candidates we may well take
courage, and work with heart and hope.
In voting for and supporting them We feel
confident we shall not be deceived. And,
besides this, our cause is just. We have
met the enemy of our country on the bat
tie field and have conquered. On another
field we are contending with the same ele-
ments of discord and rebellion and we
must again conquer to ensure to our coun-
try lasting peace, and prosperity, freedom
and justice for all. 1t is notsimply the sue
cess Of party we contend for, it is the full
restoration of the Union, the triumph of
free institutions, the reign of law and or
der, and the ablishment on a sure foun-
dation of the eternal principles of justice,
and the inalienable rights of man. Let ev
cry Nermonter be alive to the issues of the
time and do his duty as a loyal and true
man.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1868-07-24
E.NIO.y RkEPEBEE(.E.v DESTRFCF'
CO.vB'E.V'TEO.V.

The freemen of the Second Congressional
District, in the State of Vermont, who sup
port the principles of the Union Republican
party, are invited to meet in Convention at
White River junction. on Tuesday, the 18th
day of August, 1865, at . o'clock p. NJ, for
the purpose of nominating a candidate for
member of Congress, also candidate for
Presidential Elector.
The Convention will be a Delegate Con-
vention, in accordance with resolution
passed at the last District Convention, which
resolution is as follows -
ReSOlUed, That hereafter all Congressional
District Conventions, in this District, shall
be called and holden as Delegate Conven-
tons. That each town in this District cast
ing less than one hundred Republican votes
for Governor at the State election next pre-
ceeding said District Convention, shall be
entitled to one delegate, and each town cast
ing more than one hundred Republican
votes at said State election shall be entitled
to one additional delegate, and one delegate
for each fractional part of one hundred votes
exceeding fifty.
Delegates, and all persons attending said
Convention, will be carried for fare one way
on the following railroads vt. Valley.
Rutland d Burlington, VT Central, and the
Passumpsic.
1t is expected that the Hon. Luke p. Po-
land and Hon. J. S. Morrill, will be present
and address the meeting.
$. n. HERRICK,
ii. Ii. HENRY, District
CHAs. $. DANA, Committee.
II. II. GILMORE,
July u, 1868.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1868-07-24
E.vPORT.s.vT GEOLOGFC.TL DIS
COB'ERL'.

A molar tooth, evidently the second from
the upper jaw, which measures 90 inches in
length, without the prongs, which are bro
ken off, At inches in circumference, and
weighing ~ ounces, was FOUND rceoY..sl Wv
S. c. Cutting, among some rocks of a side
hill on the farm of the late Mrs. Cutting at
Green River, (Guilford,) VT. 1t was in II
sound condition, and so fresh as toappoar
comparatively recent, yet its magnitude for
bids it belonging to any of the PRESENT exist
ing races of animals. Its form and structure,
being marked upon its face with tive cres-
cents formed by concealed plates of enam-
ell" points it as belonging To an extinct
family known as Solipcdia, (meaning solid
hoofed,) of the order Pc,iSsoiuctyla, Todd
toed-l TO 49, and is undoubtedly relic of
some gigantic horse belonging to former
period. 1t seems to be identical with one
found on Brighton cliffs, England, as figur-
ed in Richardson's Pal@ontobgy. The re-
mains Of this family are rather numerously
found in Europe, ASIA and in the caverns
of South America, whilst few places only
are recorded in this country. Those mon
toned are the White River beds of the up
per Missouri, which belong to the upper
Tertiary or Pliocene period, and in Natchez,
Miss, in the Post-Tertiary, the last period
before man. The bones from this latter
place are represented as gigantic So our
animal, judging from the size Of its tooth,
must have been three or four times larger
than the present race of horses, and, if so,
must have been a fit contemporary Of the
elephants (mammoths) that formerly roam
ed in this region. +.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1868-07-24

The manufacture of sewing machines
in this town by Warren Il. Eason, is now
in successful operation. Having purchas-
ed the right of making these machines,
"the Baker," the business is increasing,
and promises well. The machine is well
made, neatly finished, works smoothly,
and has a good reputation. Those who
have used it speak highly in its favor.
From fifteen to twenty men are employed
in this manufacture, which adds quite an
item to the business of our village.
On Friday, July 18th, Lodge of the
G. A. II. was organized in this place, to be
known as Post II. The following named
Officers were chosen for the ensuing six
months; Il. W. Carter, Post Commander;
II. Lathem, j. V. c.; j. Goodman, S. V. c.;
L. G. Thayer, Adit.; L. Cheney, q. NJ. (;
G. Britton, S. NJ. Il. Minis, q. NJ. $.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1868-07-24
DISTINCT CO.vy.E.V'TEO.y.

We solicit the attention of the voters in
the Second Congressional District to the
notice of the Committee calling Conven-
ton at White River Junction, August 18th,
to nominate a candidate TO represent the
District in Congress for two years from
March next, and also to nominate candi-
date for Presidential elector. Senator Nor
rill and Representative Poland are expected
to be present, and will doubtless address
the Convention. 1t is understood that the
railroads will carry delegates and others
who may attend the Convention, for hall
fare. 1t will be an occasion of interest and
crowds, we presume, will take the oppor-
tunity to enjoy it. Judge Poland, who has
represented us so ably and satisfactorily,
will of course be renominated by unani-
nous and hearty vote.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1868-07-24

MASSACHUSETTS ITEMS Four shops of
the Russell cutlery company at Greenfield
were destroyed by fire ON Friday morning
last. Loss about SlO,O00. The buildings
will be at once rebuilt.
"A fire at Greenfield on Monday night,
the 18th inst, damaged the upper story of
the building first north Of the Court House
occupied by l.. N Bailey as clothing and
tailoring establishment, and by Geo. II.
Hovey as drug store. Mr.. Bailoy's ia,s
is $500 or more. Mr. Hovoy's goods were
damaged by water to the extent of $500.
The building, owned by the Cephas Root
heirs, was damaged Sl425.
Rev DIR. VIM. Allen of Northampton.
for nearly twenty years President of Bow
dom College, and author OF Aliens Bio
graphical Dictionary, died on Thursday,
July 10, aged 81 years.
Northampton has sensation in the
failure and forgercs OF one of her promi-
nent citizens, Capt. :. $. Wright, dealer in
lumber and proprietor of an extensive
planning mill. His Liabilities, including the
forged paper, Of which about $4,000 has
thus far been discovered, amount to not far
from $4,000, and his assets 10 about $50
600. Capt. Wright was leading member
of the Congregational church, teacher in
the Sabbath school, constant attendant
upon, and participant In the prayer-meet-
ings, man Of genial temperament and
kindly disposition. No good reason can be
ascribed for his conduct.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1868-07-24
FR.E.VH =. BL.IIR'S .ICCEPT-
.H.y'fE.

The following is copy of Gen. Blair's
letter of acceptance OF the Democratic NOM
ination for Vice President, which was re-
ceived at Washington on Tuesday last
Gen. GEORGE MORGAN, Chairman of the
Committee of the National Democratic Con-
Yention -
GENERAL:-I take the earliest opportuni-
ty OF replying TO your letter notifying me
of my nomination for Vice President OF the
United States, by the National Democratic
Convention, recently held in the city of
New York. | ACCEPT without hesitation the
nomination rendered in a manner so graft
flying, and give you and the Committee my
thanks for the very kind and compliment
tary language in which you have conveyed
to me the decision of the Convention.
have carefully read the resolutions adopt
ed by the Convention, and most cordially
concur in every principle and sentiment
they announce. My opinions upon all the
great questions which discriminate the great
contonding parties, have been freely eX-
pressed on all suitable occasions, and do
not deem it necessary mt this time to reter-
ate them. The issues upon which the con-
test turns are clear, and cannot be obscured
or distorted by the sophistries of our adver-
saries. They all resolve themselve into
the old and ever recurring struggle of few
men TO absorb the political power of the ma
ton. This effort, under every conceivable
disguise, has always characterized the oppo-
nents of the Democratic party but at no
time has the attempt assumed "A shape so
open and daring as in this contest. The adj
versaries of free and constitutional govern
ment, in defiance of the express language
of the Constitution, have erected a military
despotism in ten of the States of the Union,
have taken from the President the power
vested in him by the supreme law, and have
deprived the Supreme Court of its jurisdic-
ton. The right of trial by jury and the
great writ of right, the habeas corpus,
shields of safety for every citizen, and which
have descended to us from the earliest ira
dition of our ancestors, and which our rev.
dictionary fathers struggled TO secure to
their posterity forever, in the fundamental
charter of our liberties, have been ruthless
ly trampled under foot by the fragment OF
n Congress. Whole States and communi-
ties of the people of our race have been at
tainted, convicted, condemned and deprived
of their rights as citizens, without present
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1868-07-24

A DEsERvEDLY POPULAR FAvoRITE.-
The careerof that well known and popular
favorite company, The Equitable Life AS
surance Society of the United States, 02
Broadway, New York, is unprecedented in
the annals of Life Insurance. Not yet nine
years old, it has issued over thirty thous-
and policies, assuring in the year 1867,
alone over forty-seven millions of dollars.
1t has accumulated cash assets of 81 $780,
600, and enjoys an annual income of $780,
900, Its business system is all cash and
purely mutual. Those intending to insure
by life or endowment policies cannot pos
sibly do better than to make application for
their insurance in the Equitable, 02 Broad
way. II. p. Duclos of Brattleboro is Gen
eral Agent for Vermont.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1868-07-24
FsEETzyER 0.V' d'IF.ESE.

1t having been reported that Mr.. Beocher
had recently declared in favor of Chase VS..
Grant, Mr.. b. takes occasion to deny the
story in the following unequivocal Ian
guage:-
81 have never been Chase man. | have
Tor years, as a leader in public affairs deem
ed him, like his greenbacks, as promising
more ON the face than they are worth in
gold. While the New York independent
was lauding him rs demigod, and the n.
y. Tribune was using his name to obscure
the prospects of Grant, heartily and OPEN
ly disagreed with both of them, for | thor
oughly liked Grant and thoroughly distrust-
ed Chase. He is a splendid man 10 look
upon, but poor man to lean upon. Ambi-
ton lifts some men towards things noble
and good; makes them large and generous.
Other mems ambition blurs the sharp lines
and distinctions between right and wrong,
and leaves them, in the eagerness of over
selfish desires, to become a prey of bad men.
have for years felt that Mr.. Chase's ambi-
tion was consuming the better elements OF
his nature.
have liked Grant from the first. solid,
unpretentious, straightforward, ant 10 sue
coed, and not spoiled by success, wise in
discerning men, skilful in using them, with
the rare gift (Which Washington had III an
eminent degree) of wisdom in getting wis
dom from other mems councils conf
IDENTIFY anticipate that, great as his military
success has been, he will hereatte. be known
even more favorably for the wisdom of his
civil administration.
The seven-fold humiliations and recanta-
tlons through which Chase was required to
go for Democratic nomination only to see
the smiling Seymour looking benignly
down upon his lost estate has no parallel
except in the immortal history of Reineke
Fuchs. There will now be no third candi-
date between Grant and Seymour. 1t will
be fair fight between rugged honesty and
plausible craft
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1868-07-24

DEATH OF Com. MILLER.-Wc notice in
the Boston papers the death of an old friend
and schoolmate, Commodore James L. Mil
Ter. He died at Charlestown, Mass, July
18th. He was born in Temple, n. H., and
was the son of Gen. James Miller, who dis
tinguished himself in the war Of 1872 rs an
intrepid and able officer. He rendered
himself famous at the battle Of Lundy's
Lane, where he was asked by his superior
officer if he could take a certain strongposi-
ton held by the enemy, after several I'M
successful attempts had been made to take
it under the command of another. His an
swer was :-"I'll try" He tried, and the
thing was done. James F. Miller, the son,
was a graduate of West Point, and soon af-
ter graduating entered the naval service of
his country, and in 1861 was promoted Com
modore. He was attached to the Commo-
dore Hull in the Mediterranean, nfterward
went to the coast Of Africa, where he con-
tracted a fever from which he never entirely
recovered. He served in the Mexican war.
and was afterward stationed off the coast of
Brazil. For the last few years he has been
incapaeitated for active duty, but has boon
able to perform some light service for a
portion of the time. We esteemed him as
noble man, and warm-hearted friend
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1868-07-24
For the Phoenix.
.UFs. WILTON CORRECTED.

MEssRs EDITORS II noticed in the Pho
NIX of the 10th inst, an address by the Hon.
II. p. Walton, before the Vermont Associa-
ton of Editors and Publishers, making
statement that he could remember the pa
pers published in the State about the year
1890. Nine weekly papers was all lac could
remember. In the statement he has not
given one solitary paper to Windham Coun-
ty. There was paper published in Brat
tleboro MS carly as 1905, and continued TO
1900. The name of the paper was the Ga
laxy, published by Benjamin Smcad. In
1904 the Reporter was commenced by VIM.
Fessenden, and continued by him to the
year 1915, after which il was published by
John HolbroolS to about the year 1922. Al
ter that the paper was called the Messenger,
and published by A. G. Putnam. During
the above-named time there was paper
started and published by Peter Houghton,
for short time, called the Jeflersonian.
Also, S. Ide established the Yeoman about
the year 1878 or 1920, but it was soon re-
moved to Windsor, VT, and joined to the
Republican. About the year 1900 paper
was published at Bellows Falls by Bill
Blake & Co., the same being continued for
number of years by j. l. Cutter & Co.
There never has been time since 1908 in
which there was not two papers, at least,
published in this County, one at Brattle-
boro and one at Bellows Falls, and quite a
portion of the time three or more. Js
Brattleboro, July %, 1868.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1868-07-24
Book Notices, &c.

A MAN IN EARNEsT.-We have received
from the publisher, Horace b. Fuller, Bos-
ton, neat little volume with the above IT,
tie, being sketch of the life and character
of A. II. Conant, by Robert Collier of
Chicago, III. Mr.. Conant was born in
Brandon in this State, removed i'm early
manhood to Illinois, where he spent his
life as a farmer, mechanic, preacher and
missionary. When the war broke ont he
offered his services and was made chaplain
of the 10th Illinois Regiment, did good
service in the army, and finally died of
sickness. This is an interesting Biography
of an earnest, good man, written in the
fresh and racy style for which Mr.. Collier
is so much noted. 1t is n beautiful gar
land woven by the hand of friendship and
genius around the life of pure, love-
ly and noble Christian. Those who have
read Mr.. Golfers beautiful discOurses on
Life and Nature will desire to read this
book also. 1t is for sale at the bookstores.
THE MAGAZINES for August have most
ly been received. Our Young Folks by
Ticknor and Fields Boston, Lippencott's,
by J. b. Lpponcott Il Co., Philadelphia,
Tho Galaxy by sheldon Il Co., New York,
are before us, and present an inviting re-
past. Call at the booksellers and get sup
ply
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1868-07-24
Re11e70 Of the Markets
NEW YORK MARKET.

State and Western Flour has been mod
erately active. Southern Flour has been
dull but steady. Rye Flour is in fair re-
quest. Corn Meal has been in fair demand.
Wheat has been firm, but not active. Corn
has been in fair demand, and firm. Rye
has been quiet Oats have been active and
firmer in price. Barley has been dull and
nominal. Pork has been in moderate sup
ply and light demand. Bacon has been in
request, and steady. Lard has been in fair
demand, but at dropping prices. Beef has
been quiet. Butter and Cheese have been
salable and firm.
We quote as follows:-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1868-07-24
AMERICAN HOUSE,


E2H The very important and extensive impro, t.
mens which have recently been made in this popular
Ioehe largest in New England. enable the poprieiors
to offer to Tourists, Families and the Travelling Public
accommodations ard conveniences superior any other
Hotel in the city During the past summer additions
have been made OF numerous suites Of apartments with
bathing rooms, water closets, etc attached Tufts
magnificent passenger elevators the best construct
ed conveys guests to the upper story OF the house
minutes; the entries have been newly and richly carpet
ed and the entire house thoroughly replenshed and
furnished, making it. in all its appointments equal to
any hotel in the country Telegraph Office Billiard Halls
and Cafe the first floor LEWIS RICE SON,
May /, lSdS.-3mis1g Proprietors
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1868-07-24

No wonder so many worthless medi-
zines are advertised for the cure of various
diseases, and when tried, "iound wanting"
that the invalid loses all faith I'M specifics.
We have yet to learn, however, Of the first
failure of ViStar'S Bdlsam Of Wild Cherry
to cure coughs, colds, and pulmonary dis
ease.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1868-07-24
GRACR's CELEBRATED sALvE

NuFNH
CUTS, BURNS, sOALDs, WOUNDS, BRUISES
sPRAINs, ERlsIPELAS, SALT RHEUM,
NNGWORM, CHAPPED HANDS, B0IIS,
FROZEN LIMBS, FELONs, ClILBLAINs, &c.
II is prompt In action, pain at once and re-
duces the most angry looking sweings and lnnamma-
tons, as II by magc,-thus adordng e'iel and a com
plee cure.
sErHw fowLE SON, Boston, Proprieiors
Sold by all Druggists drocers and sl country stores
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1868-07-24

Old and apparently worthless horses
can be reiuvenated and stimulated to new
ness of life by the use Of Sheridan's Cavalry
Condition Powders. Try thcm--lt will not
cost much, and the money will be refunded
If satisfaction Is not given.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1868-07-24

Since the Democratic nominations were
made, GOV. Wise of Virginia holds up his
head, and deiiantly oXclaims, "Seeession il
not dead; 1t is more alive than eyerW
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1868-07-24

Gray hairs may be becoming toextreme
old age, but they do not add to the attract
iveness of the young and middle-aged.
"Barretts Hair Restorative" never fails.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1868-07-24

Saxony, choice, 55c II GOc; Merino, full
blood, 4sc 53c; Native, 44c a 47c; Canada,
Doc a 00c.
Hops.
Hops continue very dun and heavy, in
Guiding new American at lOc n 4Oc; old at
&c zoe; Foreign at zoe a Soc r 10.
Gold.
The latest quotations of Gold, at New
York, on Wednesday, was 434.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1868-07-24
BRATTLEBoRo RETAIL PRICES.

One needs only to try its virtues to be
convinced of the efficacy of Johnson's An
odyne Liniment. No cure, no paw