Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-02-16
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

West Bratileboro Gcademy.-In another col
umn appears the announcement Of the Spring
Term Of tho well known Academy at West Brattle-
boro. To those who have been acquainted with
the merits Of this Institution for educational pur-
poses nothing further need be said. For long
series Of years il has ranked as one OF the first
seminafies In this part Of Vermont and It's repu-
iation abroad has always attracted numerous stu
dents from beyond the limits Of the State II Is
not invidious to remark that lis present board Of
instruction Is fully equal to that Of any former
period, while the surroundings, including school
room. apparatus, &C., have been greatly improved
within the last three years wccordially commend
the school to the favorable notice Of parents, guar
dians, and pupils.
The Weather has again committed such singu-
lar freaks as to be made the bect Of paragraph.
On Monday Of this week the weather sensibly
moderated and gave very comforting indications Of
a thaw On some slate rocfs not greatly exposed
to the Wind the snow slid for the first time In sew
en- weeks. Tuesday morning the Thermometer stood
above the freezing point, and small quantity Of
rain fell. During the day the wind suddenly
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| the remainder of the day and during considers
bic portion Of the night. wednesday morning the
I Thermometer was II degrees below zero-a change
Of 40 degrees in "a hours. Thursday morning
was still colder, the thermometer indicating p de
grecs below, or seven degrees lower than at any
previous time during the present winter. The
ground IS nicely covered with large quantity Of
snow, but the weather has been 50 constantly cold
that but very little Of il has melted hence the
springs and streams Of water are low and scanty.
Leap Year is great institution. Never before,
within our recollection has its merits been fully
tested as during the presen, year. From all quar-
tiers urexchanges come laden with details Of balls,
rides, and social pries instituted and carried out
by the ladies who have availed themselves Of the
privileges Of leap-year. The charming creatures
find 1t vastly agreeable to have some voice in the
selection Of their partners. and seem not disposed
to waive this privilege. In the Greenfield papers
Of the present week we have the particulars Of a
ride to Deerfeld and ball at the ''Poeumtuck, -
given by forty-nine Of the ladies Of the former
place. Our brother Eastman Of the Gaseiie was
the accompaniment Of fair damsel, while our old
friend Siebbins, surnamei 'Jesh' was similarly
provided for. To that good class Of elderly danes
who are given to gossip and who take "Mrs. Grnn-
dy'' for authority, all this must have been pecu-
liarly shocking Happily the world still moves.
The ceairai Houss.-The repairs on the Cen
trial House are being pushed forward rapidly. The
building is raised two and half feet, which VIII
! add so much to the height Of the lower story We
learn that VIM. c. Perry, formerly Of Fayetteville,
but now the hospitable landlord Of the Poeumtuek
House, Deerhcld Mass, has leased the Central
House. This arrangement will give great satisiac-
ton TO his numerous friends in this vicinity.
Ewel learn tina. Mr.. Emery Sawyer Of this vii
lage, has sold his dwelling house at the south end
Of Main street; the Bridge, to DIR. L. C. Cross,
Of Gullford, who intends establishing himself in
the practice Of his profession in this place.