Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-01-26

Fatf and Iesfirdf ct CheSferieid.-The ladies
Of the Uniyersalist Society in Chesterfield, n. H.,
gave Fair and Festival at the Town Hall in that
village on Thursday evening Of last week. The
attendance FROM that and the ncighboring towns,
including Battleboro, was unexpectedly large,
making the receipts quite satisfactory. The mu-
SIC was furnished by Cochran & Coles Band, Of
westmoreland. and it was worthy of much COM
mendation. Mr.. Ford plays the LIST Violin with
remarkable skill and effect.
Mr.. Lorslrs Daguerrean Saloon is well wor-
thy visit from all who appreciate the improve
ments in Photography and IIeliograpby which he
has introduced in this place. Many Of these are
Of his own discovery. while the others were adop-
ted and perfected as soon as their existence had
been known by others. The skill which Mr. Low
ell has attained in his artistic abors has led other
artists to seek his services and instructions Such
efforts, made without regard to their expense, de-
serve commentator and encouragement. The
man who, in any business, simply follows a tread
mill round without thought or care for improve
ment, may make the most money; but he who
seeks to understand the principles upon which his
operations are based, to improve the processes by
which they developed, and, if possible, to dis
cover new principles fully adopted to perfect
his labors. is the true artist and the true man.
Fire in RocAiagh dm.-we learn from the ar
gus that q fire broke out in the store of Willard
Stowell at Rockingham Centre, on Wednesday
evening Of last week, which consumed the build
ing and all its contents 1t is supposed the fire
took from the stove pipe. The flames we're discoy-
cred about twenty minutes after the store had been
closed for the night. Mr.. Stowel lost about $1,000
on which there was no insurance. He is worthy
young man, had just commenced in business, and
the loss must fall heavily upon him. The building
was owned by Mr.. Brown, whose loss was about
$500.
Fatal .fecideat.--0ne of the most distressing
accidents, resulting in the loss Of life, that it has
ever been our lot to record, occurred at Charles
town, N H., on Friday last, about / o'clock
Mrs. Samuel L. Wilder, Jr, aud Mrs. Reed Of
Charlestown, Miss Randall of Springfield, and two
other ladies, had taken seats in the stage for
Springfield, when just before starting, the driver
went into Robertson's hotel, before the door Of
which the stage was standing, for a moment
While in there the snow the roof started to slide
which frightened the horses and caused them 10
start suddenly. Mrs, Wilder was partly thrown
out of the sleigh, and was struck by it in such a
manner that her neck was broken, of course Kill.
ling her instantly. She was sister of Mrs. Col
Hyde, and Mrs. Chas. Hapgood, of this village.
and was lady highly esteemed by a large circle
Of friends. Mr. Wilder, her husband is a NOR
chant at Charlestown, and brother Of Hon. Mar
shall ?. Wilder, of Boston Mrs Reed had a col
lar-bone broken, but escaped without further iniu-
ry The other occupants of the stage were injured
but very slightly, il at all.--.argus.
Jacksonville. Post Office at Jacksonville
has been removed from the store Of Messrs. Brown
stetson, and George Foster has been appointed
Postmaster. This appointment will give very gen.
eral satisfaction.
Madame Young will give Lecture to Ladies
only, at the Baptist Lecture Room on Saturday
afternoon at p O'Clock, after which she will re-
ceive calls at her rooms in tho Revere House till
Wednesday, 30th inst.
Railroad Aeeident.--The morning train Of the
l4th inst, on the Western Vermont Railroad, when