Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-10

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.


COMPLEMENTARY EsTERTAIxNExr. - Messrs..
John r. and George B. Blake of Boston, gave
entertainment 10 the Fire Department Of Brattle-
boro Village, at the Brattleboro House, on Tues
day evening. The Messrs. Blake were natives Of
this village andars now ofconsiderable real
estate in this place Their liberaliiy in apprcpri
ating $50 fer the enjoyment Of the members Of the
Fire Department speaks we'll for their public spir-
ii and generosity 1t is also manifestation Of
sympathy with those upon whose timely exertions
depend, to considerable extent, the safety of
citizens, that might well be initiated more general
ly
Over two hundred ladies and gentlemen particle
pated in the entertainment thus provided. Attic
request OF the Messrs. Blake, L. G. Mead, Esq,
their agent in this village, presided. In behalf Of
the generous donors he welcomed the guests to the
repast in neat and appropriate speech which was
well received. The company made strong efforts
to dispose Of the provision made for their wants but
when Perry provides this is useless task. All
seemed to enjoy the abundance set before them
Afer supper and before the guests had retired from
the table the following resolutions were presented
as expression of the feelings Of the Department -:
Whereas, The Fire Department Of BrattlebOro
Village has been generously provided with sump-
tuous entertainment and furnished with an oppor-
tunity for an agreeable interview, through the lib
crafty Of Messrs. John r. and George Is. Blake Of
Boston -
Rssoired. That this Department tenders to the
Messrs. Blake their sincere and hearty thanks for
their courtesy and generosity as here manifested
Resolved, That this entertainment furnished
renewed manifestation Of the interest in the vel
fare and prosperity Of their native village which
has ever characterized the liberal donors Of this re-
past.
Resolred, That the improvements recently made
in this village by Messrs Blake, furnishing in
creased facilities for private business and public
entertainment, are deeply appreciated by this de-
partment; and that we will on oil needfnl occasions
seek to preserve what their wealth and liberality
have constructed. re7T
Resoired, That copy of these resolutions, sign
cd by the Wardens, be transmitted to Messrs Blake
1t is needless to say that the resolutions were
adopted with q hearty reclamation and three rous-
ing cheers.
On motion of one of the ladies present vote of
of thanks was rendered to Mr.. Perry for his kind
ness and courtesy.
The tables were soon cleared from the room end
the company spent three hours in dancing much
10 inc Satisfaction Oh all present.
We have never seen happier company, nor one
when every thing passed off more agreeably.-
Those who made provision for this meeting would
have considered themselves amply repaid could
they have witnessed the general joyousness which
spead like centagion until all assembled were in
fected. as
The WEATHER, &o.-0ld Borcas has been max
I .
ing an excursion from his hyperborean retreat dur
ing which time he has paid US a lengthy visit
He has crept into the cracks and creyices unbdden,
greatly to the annoyance of those provided with
well ventilated apartments and short stocks of fuel
He has piled the snow in drifts to the annoyance Of
stage drivers and the detention of railroad trains
He has impaired rosy cheeks to some and frosted
ears to others Altogether the weather has realir-
ed the truth of the old saw, ''when the days be-
gin to lengthen, the cold begins to strengthen
LARGE BEEr.-A few days since Mr.. John c.
Bullock of Guilford killed beef "a months old
which weighed when dressed (quarters, hide and
tallow,) 100. ts.i-tf
Posr-OFPicE CnASoEs.--At Rockingham Centre
Mr., Willard Stoweli has been appointed POstmas-
ter. in place of John 0lcott, removed.
! At Westminster. Henry G, Lane has been ap-
pointed Postmaster, in place Of DIR. pliny Stafford.
Republican POstmasters generally, viii bear in
mind that they live under Democratic national
administration, and are likely to do go for four
years to come We trust they are prepared for
either fato-tO serve their country little longer,
or to yield up their official life with becoming for
titude.
Generally speaking, We can bear testimony TO
the uniform fidelity and courtesy Of our Post-ofce
officials whatever may be their party procvites'
We cannot forbear allusion to our worthy Post
master in this village. A more courteous and
} obliging oihcor cannot be found; All the favor