Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-04
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Teacher Iasiitais.--I seems to be indispeusa-
bly, necessary, at the present day. that teachers
should make themselves acquainted with SIR. G's
new method Of instruction, inasmuch as We are
perfectly satisfied (hnving carefully examined his
systeui) that beginners will learn more from his
Grammcr, in one Quarter, by devo,ng 10 minutes
day TO this subject than they possibly could from
any other book, BY devoting their whole time 10 ii
during Quarter Hence. in Districts where
Grammer is taught, parents can wen afford to pay
such teachers much higher price. Therefore, il,
Is for the interest Of teachers, unacquantei with
the plan Of the work, to embrace the present gem
eroas offer Let the Hall be filled.
Deficatioa.-The new Congregational Meeting
House in Guilford was consecraied to the Worsbip
Of God on the 2I,h ult., with appropriate cercmo-
mics Reading ofthe Scriptures by Rev Mr. Chand-
Ter Of West Brattleboro; Prayer by Rev Mr. Mitch
ell Of Hnesburg; Narrative Of the Church. was
read by Rev Mr. Grosvenor, acting pastor; Sermon
by Rev Mr. Tyler Of Bra,ileboro. These services
were interpreted with singing under the direction
Of Mr. Clisby
The House, with the exception ofblinds aud ap-
paratus for warming Is now complete, and the pres
ent deficit in funds is but 1880 The society re-
eeiyed aid for It's erection as folows:-Brntteboro
slsl,7 IVES. Brattleboro, $50 80 Dummers-
ton, $780, Greenfield, by Rev DR. Chandler and
Lady. $1,000 shelburpc, 5000; Toronto, {. W.
Mr. L. chids, $4,000; y. Y, through the agen-
cy Of Rev Mr. Tyler, $500. To the above con-
tribu;ors, together with friends in Guilford and
Vernon, who have presented their ffee-will offer
ings, and the individuals who have furnished an
elegant Bible for the pulpit the warmesi thanks of
the Church and Society. who have thus been sun
piled with place Of worship, are rendered.
County couri-The September Term Of the
County Court closed its session Of. fifteen days on
Thursday.
Sarah Farness vs. G. n Read This vas IN
action ofeectmcn brOu gh to recover the serin and
possession ola small piece Of land in Jamaica. -
Trial lasted two days. Verdict for plaintiff, and
damages assessed at $1,000
Erasmus Piinpioa VS. T0lca Of somerset.-This
was an action on the case for the recovery Of dam
ages for injuries sustained by the plaintiff by reA
son Of an alleged insuiieiency in the highway
Verdict for defendant NORA BESE. 1t has been
whispered that the defence successfully rested IN
on the point that the town should &c compensated for
the nasal elongaton aud other facial improve
resulting from the circumstances set forth in the
declaration.
Gardner Hastings VS. Hart H. DTachestsr.-
This was an action of troyer to recover the valne
Of three promissory notes, amounting in all $1,000
Verdict for defendant.
Fire Once .hore.-About o'clock Tuesday
morning the small building on Elliot street, occu-
pied by L. Atwood for Paint Shop, was discover
ed to be on fire. Before the flames could be arrest
ed the building and another adjoining ii on the East
were nearly destroyed. The loss on the buildings
which were owned by Messrs. Blake Of Boston. was
not great. Mr. Atwood loses about $4,000. The
fire was unquestionably the work of an incendiary
Vermoai Central Musical a ssoeiafion. This
organization Of musical ladies and gentlemen held
convention at Chester on the 28d, 9th and oath
nlt. The exercises as usual were under the direo-
ton of Prof B. F. Baker, one of the most accom-
plished tearhers and leaders in the country
He was assisted by Prof's. Ball aud Henderson.
and Mrs. Little all of Boston. The exercises are
spoken OF in the highest terms by those those good
fortune it was to ~ in attendance. II. II. Henry,
Esq. Of Chester was elected President for the ensu
ing year, D. D. Williams, Secretery, John W. Moore
A. A. wyman and Mr.. Wiley, Directors.
Mount RiiburR.--The eminence in New Hamp-
shire opposite Bellows Falls and heretofore known
by the outre name Of "Fall Mountain" was christ
ened by the Senior Glass of Amherst College assist
ed by the Seniors of Alddlebury, on the 23d ult.-
1t was named "AIoUST KILDuRS, !" in honor of the
memory Of John Kilburn the first civilized inhabi-
tant of tho present town Of Walpole. n. II. The
Bellows Falls argus Of the present week contains
an interesting account Of the proceedings. Our
thanks are due to DR., Hitchcock of Amherst COL
ege for kind invitation to be present on the above
occasion, but previous engagements prevented our
compliance with his request
WindhGm County Fair-rhe annual Fair Of
the Windham County Agricultural Society, took