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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-01-07

STATISTICS OF lS59.-There were so railroad
accidents in this country in 1859, by which 1870
persons were killed and All wounded, not in
Guiding any of those killed and wounded by
their own recklessness in getting on and off
trains IN nOnO". Tho steamboat accidents
worthy of mention were %, by which, ai2 per-
sons were killed and 146 wounded.
The fires during the year by which property
amounting to $4,000 or more was DESTROYED
were POS in number inhicting an aggregate
loss of over 10 millions, which would be in
creased to over 20 millions by adding the small
or fires. There were ll2 lives lost at these fires,
including those burned in the buildings and
those destroyed by falling walls.
The list of distinguished dead at home in
1859 includes the names of William II. Pres
cott the historians Prof William c. Bond Of
Cambridge; Postmaster General Aaron "
Brown; Rufus Choate; John Y. Mason, minis
ter to France; and Washington Irving. And
abroad, Henry Hallam, the historian; DeToc-
queyille, the author of democracy in America;
Lardner; Humboldt; Metternich; Leigh Hunt
Brunei and Stephenson, the great English en-
gineers; and Thomas de Quincy, 'the opium
eater"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-01-07
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N EW PUBLICATIONS.

Az OVERLAND JOURNEY, from New York to San
Francisco IN the Summer Of 1859 BY Horace
Greeley. New York; c. NJ. Saxton, Barker & Co.
For sale in Boston by Brown, Taggard & Chase
irattIcboro, by W. FELTON,.
Horace Greeley, as everybody knows who reads the
New York Tribune is plain, practical, and forciblc
writer. lie never attempts poetry or poetical o,,otn
tions, eschews all decately constructed phrases and
smoothly finished periods, but he FORCES out sentences
that are plain and when linked together in argument
are compact and very strong His perceptions and
observations are all practical. Like man who has
an object to accomplish, lie sets himself about his
work and he cannot be diverted from it by any extra
neous circumstances. His "Overland Journey, was
hasty trip through new ami undescribed country.
but he kept his eyes open and his hands EMPLOYED.
and the result was series of valuable letters mainly
geographical and statistical, which are here gathered
into an interesting and instructive volume. To all
who are pning for border life and pixies Peak gold
diggins'' we commend perusal of the record of Mr.
Greeley's journey.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-01-07

A YoUNG LADY MEETS A TERRIBLE FATE.
From the Belfast, (Me.,) Age, we learn the fol-
lowing particulars of sad occurrence: Adaugh-
ter of VIM. Harvey of Swanvlle aged IA years,
was found dead, frozen to death, about mile
from her fathers house, on Saturday last, by the
banks of a stream. 1t seems that day or two
before the severe storm last week, she left home
to visit her elder sister, Mrs Mardin, about
three miles distant, ~nd on Thursday afternoon
attempted to return. The roads not having
been broken out, she lost her way on piece Of
untenced cleared land, about mile from her
fathers, and struck the stream over which she
had to cross, some distance below the bridge.
Here she wandered about evidently bewildered.
probably till dark or after, and several times
attempted to cross on the ice, which broke, let
ting her into the water. From her tracks it
appeared that she had got into the water three
times. The last she was barely able to crawl
out upon the bank where her body was found.
She was missed on Friday and search was in
sttuted, but her body was not found till Satur-
day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-01-07

THE MAINE STATE TREASURER DEFAUL-
TER.-The astonishing revelation has been
made in Maine that Benjamin D. Peck of Port
land, for several years past treasurer of the
State, is defaulter to an amount ranging from
$4,000 to 100000 Rumors to that effect
within the past week were but too faithfully
verified by the governor and council, on Tues
day, in their publication of an announcement
virtually suspending him from office. Mr. Peck
who before taking Office had been the editor of
the Temperance Journal at Portland, had since
his election been engaged with others in extern
sive numbering operations, having saw-mill in
Canada, and using the funds of the State to
sustain himself. His speculations were disas-
trous and he broke down, carrying with him
the Norombega bank of Bangor, the suspension
of which was announced last week. No other
bank is affected. The State is secured from
loss, however, both by Mr. Pecks bondsmen and
by the amount of property made over as secu-
rity.
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4 COUNTRY DoCroR.-Holmes has

A COUNTRY observation-disclosures has COM
rfenced new stony in the Atlantic for this
month. In it he gives in his inimitable manner
the following description of the change from
medical student to country doctor:
"ren to one he will run like a moth into a
candle, right into one Of those girls nests. and
get tangled up in some sentimental folly or 9TH
er, and there will be the end of him. Oh, YES !!
country doctor,-half a dollar a. yisit,-ride,
ride, ride all day,-get up at night and harness
your own horse,-ride again ten miles in snow
storm,-shake powders out of two phials, (pulc.
glycy'Thiz., pulr gum. dcdc. al parties equales,)
ride back again, if you don't happen to Get
stuck in drift,-no home, no peace, no con-
tinuous meals, no unbroken sleep, no Sunday,
no holiday, no social intercourse, but one eter.
nal jog, jog, jog in sulky, until you feel like
the mummy of an Indian who had been buried
in the sitting posture, and was dug up hun
dred years afterwards Why didn't l warn
him about love and all that nonsensep Why
didn't tell him he had nothing to do with it,
yet awhilep Why didn't hold up to him those
awful examples could have cited, where poor
young follows that could just keep themselves
ailoat have hung a matrimonial milestone round
their necks, taking it for life-preservN
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of her sister States. He concludes by referring
to slavery in the States and Territories. Yield
ing careful obedience to the doctrine of State
sovereignty, having no disposition to interfere
with the local institutions of the States, our
State is prepared at all times to aid those States
in the preservation Of their sovereign power
The people of New York, while always enforcing
their views in legal, peaceful, and constitutions
al manner will not surrender the right TO par
ticipate in the reformation of this or any other
evil in the administration of the national gov
eminent.
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the ball for a hostile meeting. At noon Fri
day he sent Mr. Grow note by the hand of
Gov Winslow of n. G., inquiring where outside
the Federal district he whuld receive commu-
ication from him. Mr. Grow, latter consuta-
I'm with friends upon whose judgment he an
not ced his to rely no matter what their decision
migh'be,) replied the same evening justifying
ms ms, cou.e in the House, and declaring that he
did not rNognize the "code" although he did
recognize To right of self defense. This note
was forwardeohy Mr. Fenton of n. Y.
Two hours lal,r friend of Mr. Grows re-
ceived note through democratic source that
the police, ever faithful when called in on such
occasions, were on the scent for the principals.
Mr. Grow, therefore, not wishing to evade any
responsibility that might follow his reply to
Branch, and not desiring to bear the odium of
rushing into the arms of the law for safety, con-
cealed himself from the officers. Mr. Branch,
less careful and WITH perhaps, less desire to be,
was arrested the same night, and put under
bonds to keep the peace. Saturday noon Mr.
Grow was also arrested on complaint of Mr.
Thomas of Tenn, democrat and friend of
Branch) and required to give bonds, although
no evidence was adduoed to show that he had
any intention to break the peace. The infor-
nation OF the police did not come from any of
Mr. Grows friends; but Mr. Branch's side in
order to save as large piece of the "honor" of
their leader as possIDld nave trumprd up a
story that ga hickman" hired by Mr. Grow to
to convey him, at o'clock Saturday morning,
to some neighboring point in Maryland, was not
faithful to the secret What Mr. Grow wanted
hackman for at that hour of the night does
not appear that he wanted such services at all.
Mr. Grows reserved right of selfdefence
made it obligatory upon Mr. Branch, according
to the code, 10 give personal assault within
twenty-four hours if he designed doing so at all.
The city was therefore full of rumors that a
personal attack would be made; but none tram
spired. Mr. Grow was frequently upon the av-
enue, and made no attempt, during the day. TO
avoid meeting his opponent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-01-07
4 CONGRESSIONAL EPISODE

The tedium of "ail talk and no cider" in the
House of Representatives, was last week some
what relieved by the report of hostile meeting
between Lawrence OBJ. Branch of North Caro-
lima and Galusha A. Grow of PENNSYLVANIA.
But the talk ended as was expected by those
who were best posted in the matter, in no fight,
MIR. Branch making very indecent exposure
of himself without the slightest necessity or COM
pensation therefore. This episode and its oc
casion may be thus summarily stated:
1t will be remembered that on Saturday the
oath ult., Mr. Branch, speaking while Mr. Smith
of Va, was upon the floor, made the base charge
against Mr. Grow that in the last Congress he
Grow caused the defeat of the post Office bill
in order to embarrass the administration and
compel an extra session. Mr. Smith refused 10
yield the floor to Mr. Grow for an immediate
reply, and the latter, obtaining it on Thursday
the 18th 1.-THE earliest moment possible,) brand
ed the charge as it deserved, as false, unparlia-
mentary and ungentlemanly, amid great excite
ment in the House. Mr. Branch being thus
thrown back upon his muscle, waited until noon
OF the next day friday in the vain hope that
the words would be expunged from the official
globe; and then being disappointed, he had no
course left according to the code,) but to open
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as president by As votes to AZ for Thomas A..
Doyle, and afterwards nominated Seth Paddle
ford of Providence, for governor, by so out of
1903 votes, Samuel G. Arnold receiving 20, and
Gov. Turner, (present incumbent) 21. The
balance of the ticket is composed of Stephen
N. Mason of Smithficd, for lieutenant COVER
nor; John r. Bartlett for secretary of State !
and Jerome b. Kimball for attorney generals
all present incumbents. Mr. Paddcford, the
nominee for governor, is a wealthy citizen who
has retired from mercantile life and has not,
heretofore engaged in politics.
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trent Fire In New York-.Firtceu wnre-
houses Consumed--Loss ssoo.ooo.

OfOOO'
A destructive fire broke out on HOFFMAN
street. New York early Tbur.dov r,ornis S'.'' a.
oining' ue-
| stro!lhg Wteeh extensive warehouses and mer-
camille and mechanical establishments in that
mar, of ,bo o;,y or pooLr,or coI, p.,.--,
p''' VI NV '',y ~, y" ''e'N"'.' 'oi'' 1i'oh ana
Ann Streets Inc severity oil the weather, which
froze the water pipes of engines, much embar-
raised the efforts of the fremen and for a time
a repetition of the terrible conflagration on the
cold day of 1887 was feared. But for the steam
fire engines this would have been the result; but
the fire was got under control at noon, and the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-01-07

SPEECH OF HoN. JOHN HICKMAN. we hone
none of our readers will omit reading the speech
of Hon. John Hickman, published on the first
page. 1t is bold and manly rebuke of the
pro-Slayery poclivities of Buchanans admins
tration. The Washington Union now denoun-
ces Mr. Hickman as traitor, thus fully illus
trating the truth and applicability of Mr. lick
mans statement that no man can be a demo-
GRAFT who doeG not go the "entiro animal" on
Slavery, while if he is "sound on the goose
and goes against all other democratic measures,
he is regarded as orthodox and in full fellow
ship.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-01-07
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

WEST BRATTLEBoRo AND THE LADIES SEMISARY.
In n recent number Of the Burlington Dolly Times
find the following letter from Mr. circuit, in rea-
ton to the proposed Ladies' Seminary at West Brat
tcboro. Our readers can judge for themselves which
stated the facts the correctly, THE PHOENIX or
its luminous cotomporary
From the Daily Times.l
Mr.. Editor; appreciate your kindness in copying
from the BrdJOrO Phoenir editorial notice Of tho
Ladies seminary to be established III that town,
under my supervision and thank you for your own
appendix to that notice but rs both the editor of the
POeHir and yourself have been misniormed rs to
some of the contemplated improvements in b., will
you allow me to state, briefly, just what propose
to do? / am anxious that the community shoul1 be
informed only Of the facts II they learn anything be-
fore-hand, in regard to this enterprise.
1st 1t is true that have leased the new and beau
tiiul Academy and the Boarding-house Herewith con-
nected, at West Bnttleboro.
end. 1t is true, also that third building will soon
be erected 81 feet long 40 wide, and three sto-
rics high. All these buildings, with the grounds ad-
joining will be used for boarding and School purposes
for FIRST class Lddies Seminary. The HALLS will
accommodate some so or 90 Young Ladies with every
convenience for rooms and board and the CuAPELfs
well adapted for eymnastic aud School exercises.
Bird 1t is proposed to establish separate School for
boys and Young men, in the same village. Whether
new building, some one already erected. will be
used for that purpose, is not yet decided.
Am. II is decided to construct Fountain to play in
front Of the CHAPEL. ON the Common-but MT in CO.
partnership with the Lawrence Water Cure" Nor
do promise that it will "throw water 100 feet high"
We have only TO appropriate to our use one Of the
many living springs gushing from the side of the hill
which ovcrlooks Seminary buildings and an active
Fountain is created how high it will throw its wa
ters will depend Of course, upon the height Of the
Spring selected The Seminary grounds are ornamen-
ted by beautiful Maple trees and will be enclosed with
pleasant Fairgrounds by a suitable Fence. And
what is still more important for the Of the en-
ierpri'e, large Bo1ld tsomo ten IN numbeD Of ex-
taltf
the opening Of the School in the Autumn Of 1860 and
every effort will be made, both in building and teach
ing, to meet the expectations and wants Of those par
ents who ARE seeking model Schools for their and
daughters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-01-07

performed in the following order Introductory by
the Scribe; Prayer, Rev. A. Stevens; Sermon Rev.
J. NJ. Greene of Hatfield, Mass; 0rdanng Prayer,
Moderator of the Council: Charge to the PASTOR Rev
b. F. Fosters Fellowship of the Churches, Rev. c. d.
Jencrds, Address to tho People, Rev. N. Barbour;
Prayer, Rev. $. Bixby; Benediction by the Pastor.
The Sermon, the design of which was to show the
Importance and Power of the Pulpit by the force Of
its logic and the aptness of its Illustrations secured
the unwcnried attention Of n large audience, to its
close. All the exercises were interesting and impress
sivc.
The church in Townshend is IN important position,
and olercs an inviting field of usefulness to its new
and able Pastor. II. NJ g.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-01-07

Observation-Disclosures of our enterpris-
ing contemporaries have commenced the new
year with new type and new arrangements
Among these are the SpNnqfeH Republican
ever smart, full of news, and sensible; the
Cheshire Republican, an excellent and well dis
posed newspaper for all, and particularly suita-
BILE for those who have any warnings for de-
mocracy; and the Green Mountain Freeman,
which this week comes to us in a quarto form
enlarged and improved. We wish these and
all other of oar contemporaries success to the
fullest measure of their expectations. In the
mean time THE PHGNIx will continue to wear
its old clothes relying upon the currency of the
adage, "dress is nothing; behavior is every
thing"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-01-07

NEW YoRK.-The State government of New
York, was organized on Tuesday. In the House,
Dewitt c. Littlejohn of oswego, was elected
Speaker and William Richardson, Clerk. The
message of Gov. Morgan was read. 1t is main
ly occupied with State affairs. Referring to
slavery, he says that New York still maintains
the opinions that she always had in reference to
this evil. She yields to none of her sister
States in devotion to the Uuion. She emphati-
cally diSavows all sympathy or cooperation
with those misguided men who have sought I'M
lawfully to interfere with the institution of anv
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-01-07

A Rev. Mr.. Hill, pastor of the United Breth-
rem at Kesota, Minnesota, was recently accused
OF certain scandalous practices and called to-
gether his church and society to listen to his
confession He told them that three years ago
he seduced girl aged sixteen from her home
in Maine and took her to Boston, and after a
short residence there, to Minnesota, where he
had resided with her as his wife for thirteen
months, having one child by her. lie said he
had left a wife and three children in Maine
After this full confession he asked all who were
in favor OF his remaining as their Christian pas
tor to stand up, and majority rose to their
feet, while the rest refused to vote either way
Evidently the United Brethren in Minneota
are very liberal in their idoas of social life 1t
suggests the story of the church in Oalham,
where it was found embarrassing to dsei'nea
member for drunkenness because so Aany of
the brethren were in the habit of "taling lit
tie" whereupon one of the deacons suggested
that 'f the Lord Jesus must have rchurch in
Oakham he must take such materie as he can
get"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-01-07

NEW YEAR.-Clear, sharp and singing cold the
first year Of new decade opened on Sunday morn
ing. For ten years we have been in the iftcs and
during that time what changes have taken place.-
Four different individuals have occupied the execu-
tive chair Of the nation and seven that of this State
In our personal, family, social and business relations
how numerous are the changes! Friends loved and
trusted have departed, and others arc coming up to
fill their places. Houses with whom we transacted
business and In whom VIC had confidence have gone
down forever and will no moro be known except in
the annals Of the pusl, while men and new part
nerships have succeeded them Such is lle il full
of change in form and fibre. We should turn to the
past for wisdom matured by experience, but beyond
this II does not materially concern u.s. Our business
is with the everything present. We associated
with those now on the stage Of life; we are to live
and act with them.
To all with whom VIC arc thus associated; to our
friends and patrons; to brethren Of the craft; to
to our neighbors and fellow citizens generally we OK
tend the saluaons Of the season. and most cordially
wish you each aud every one a HAPPY NEW YEAR
Il the rnTNiX will contribute to make the wear
happy one to you it will make us corrcspondingly
hnppy to furnish it to each Of you, singy for $3.50 or
in clubs Of 20 at Sl25, cash in advance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-01-07

VARIOUS IrENs.-Burrows' Anniversary Ball is this
year fixed for Thursday evening, Jan. 18th. A. this
is one of the "insttutions not lost sight of by our
people nothing more need be said.--The Bank of
Brateboro declared its regular semi-anuual dividend
of per cent. aud an extra dividend Of like amount
on the lst inst, At the same time the Wndhatn
County Bank declared its accustomed half.yeary
dividend Of per cent. There arc no better managed
institutions in the State than these same banks.-
William Dnsmoor Of Keenc, " H., was chosen Prc.i-
dent Of the Ahueloi Bank Mt that place on the 80
in't-lohn Gore Of this village has recently recey-
cd patent for Improvement in harvcstcrs His now
ing and reapng machines bound to he ut the head
Of the list
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-01-07

The new year promises to be r'h in histories.
There are now forthcoming tw new volumes
of Fronde's History of Englnd, treating of
the reigns of Edward VI al Queen Mary;
Mr., Buckles second volumeof the History of
Civilization, at last announcl to be in press;
new volume of Mr. Crowe'sdistory of Fray'ce'
and similar sample of NJ. Massey's. history
of England, during the eign OF George ill,i
Mr.. Bancrofts new volume on the American
Revolution; besides With there is the chance
of fresh portion of Lid Macaulays History,
completing the career,,f his hero, William III.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-01-07
We pEDAGOGUE.
BY JOHN O. SANE.

Righte learned Is ye pcdagoguc,
Fulle apt to reade and spclle,
And exc to teache yc parts of spoeche,
And strap we urchins welle.
For MS It's meeto to soake We fcete,
Ye aiingo head to mendc,
le yonker's pate to stimulate,
He beats We other ende!
Rghte lorde is We Pedagogue
AS any turbaned Turke;
For welle TO rule We District Schoole,
IL is no idle workc.
For oft rebellion lurketh there
In breaste Of socrcte foes.
or malice fullc, in waite to pullc.
lc pcdagogue his nose!
Sometimes lie hears with trembling fearcs,
OF We ungodlle rogue
On mischefc bentc, with felle intent
To licke ye Pcdagoguc!
Aud If We Pcdagoguc be small,
When to We battle led,
u" ..''Ih pliohie God send him miphte
10 break ye rogue his iieauU.
VII.
Dave after dave, for little pave.
lie teacheih what he can,
Aud bears We yoke, to please ye folke,
And ye Committee man.
All many crosses hath he borne,
And many trials founde,
ie while he trudged We district through.
And boarded rounde and rounde!
tx.
All! many steake hath he devoured
That, by ye taste and sighte,
Was in dsdainc, twas very pane.
Of Day his patent right!
Fulle solemn is We Pedagogue,
Amonee yc noisy churls,
Yet other while he hath a smile
To give We handsome girls;
NJ.
: nd one,-Ye fayrcst maybe Of ALL
TO cheere his waninge lfe
Shall be when Syringe We flowers shall bring.
le Pedacogue his wife
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-01-07
ANNTIT HFFTTNG or zUE VERMONT
STATE 1GRICLIT LR1L SOCIETY,"

STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY,"
At the annual meeting of the Vermont State
Agricultural Society, held ct MiddlcSury on the
fourth day of January, \. d. 1860, the follow
ing gentlemen were elected officers of the So
ciety for the year ensuing
+. b. CHASE Of Lyndon, President.
Vice observation-disclosures HAMMOND of Mid
dlebury, G. w. CoIBURN of Springfield, II. II.
BAXTER Of Rutland, HENRY KEYEs of New
bury.
EDWARD SEYMOUR of Vergennes Treasurer.
CHARLES CUMMINGS of Brattleboro, Secre-
tary.
Observation-Disclosures Holbrook of Brattle-
boro, w. III. Penniman of Colchester, David
Hill of Bridport, II. S. Morse of Shelburne,
John Jackson of Brandon, John Gregory of
Mortified, d. b. Potter of st. Adams, Daniel
Needham Of Hartford, ID. A. Bennett of Bird
port, Elijah Cleaveland of Coventry, Henry G.
Root of Bennington.
The following resolution was adopted
Rcso'ced That a Committee Of three be appointed
to consider the eKpediency Of setting apart certain
poItloh ol tlult uulHg lne noldlng Oi the Annual
Fairs of this Society," for the sale of Stock and report
upon the same ut the next meeting of the Board OF
Directors.
Daniel Needham of Hartford, Henry Keyes
of Newbury, and Edwin Hammond of Middle
bury, were appointed committee to take into
consideration the subject embraced in the fore
going resolution.
The Treasurer's report shows a balance in the
Treasury of three thousand three hundred and
thirty-two dollars and seventy-fve cents.