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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-22

Lectures. engagements have been made with the fol-
lowing gentlemen, who will appear in order as indicated:
DR.. &c HOLLAND Timothy Titcomb) of Springfield, Dec.
II. Subject; "Self Help
DR.. G. L. WlNslIIp Of Roxbury, December %. Subject:
physical Culture
Hos. EDWARD EVERETT Of Boston, Jan. S, 1861. Sub
ject; "Early days Of R~ranklia.r
Tie Committee are in correspondence with other Lecturers
Of acknowledged talent, and announcement Of the engage
ment Of such to complete the course, will be duly made.
Lectures to m at 7 O'Clock.
II Tickets rs cts, to be obtained Of d. W. Lewis, W. Fell
ton, c. A Trip, or u, the door Of the Hall.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-22

G~The Breast Lantern Of which We made IA
vorable mention last week, meets with great favor
among the farmers. Everybody who has any use for
any lantern will for most purposes find this n great
improvement and convenience, but the farmers, who
have n thousand and one occasions TO carry n light
and use their hands at the same time, are the persons
best capable Of approaching all its advantages 1t
throws the Ugh, jus; where it Is wanted and Il man
can get along better with it alone than he can with
two boys to hold a light for him. See advertisement.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-22
ton of the following resolution offered by Hen.
nv Winter Davis of MARYLAND,

~ Winter Davis Of Maryland:
"Resolred, by The Senate and House If Rerresentd-
sires, That the several states be respectfully requested
to cause their statutes TO be revised, with n view to
ascertain If any Of them are in conflict with, or tend
to embarrass or hinder the execution Of the laws OF
the United States, made in pursuance Of the 81 Sec
ton Of the 4th article Of the constitution of the Uni
ted States for the delivery up Of persons held to labor
by the laws Of any state and escaping therefrom; and
the Senate and House Of Representatives earnestly r,-
quests that all enactments having such tendency be
forthwith repealed, as required by n Just sense of con-
s~titutional obligations, and by a due regard for the
peace Of the republic. And the president Of the Uni
ted States Is requested TO communicate this resolution
to the governors Of the several states with n request
that they will lay the same before the legislatures
thereof respectively"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-22

cold, COLDER, CoLpEsr.'-This usually accep-
ted comparison OF the word cold was satisfactorily
settled as correct by the weather Of Thursday. Friday
and Saturday nights of hast week. Friday morning
the Thermometers ranged from zero 10 4 deg. above
Saturday mornining from 4 TO deg. below; and sun
day morning from IL to Is deg. below. Whatever pol
iiicians may say, it was very evident that there is a
North
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-22

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS seems to be the "land Of
big pigs" A correspondent informs us that Jason A
Farwell Of West Townshend, slaughtered a pig last
week, which WAS four days less than 8 months old,
and weighed 1866 pounds" lie very NATURALLY raises
the inquiry "who can beat it," We will not under.
take to decide in the premises, but will c~leerfully re-
cord any facts and observations upon the porcine
question. 1t is OF more consequence to us than seces-
sion,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-22

III VI ~ y IINFNWWFf " 7
DR. BLAZE is now at the Revere House. Brattleboro, Vt.
All who wish to consult him can do 50 by calling a. his
room The remedy is purely vegetable and contains no poison.
The time Of application for destroying the cancer varies from
30 minutes 20 = hours. But very little pain caused. wens,
Mnl,s, and Birth Marks removed as above.
send for pamphlet Of Particular, Consultations and ex-
animation fre.-2wt5l
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-22
HEGREAT ENGLISH REMEDY .
SIR JAMES CLARRE's
CELEBRATED FEMALE PILLS.

Prepared from a prescription Of Sir J. Clarke, NJ. D.,
Physician Extraordinary to the Queen.
This ellknown medicine Is no imposition, but a sure and
sac remedy for Female Difficulties aud DISTINCTIONS, from
any cause whatever and although a powerful remedy, it
contains nothing hurtful to the constitution. In all cases Of
Nervous and spinal Affections, Pain in the Back and Limbs,
Iieayiness. Fatigue on slight exertion, Palpiiation Of the
Heart, Lownessof Spirits, Hysterics, Sick Headache, Whites,
and all the painful diseases occasioned by a disordered .ys-
ten. these Pills will effect a cure when all other means have
failed. THESE Pills HAVE NEVER BEES KNOWN TO FAIL WHERE
INA DIRECTIONS on ina 2SD PAGE OF PAHPHFET ARE WELL Oh
SERVED. For full particulars. get a pamphlet, free, OF the
agent. 81 and 8 postage stamps enclosed to any authorized
agent, will insure a bottle, containing over 90 pills, by return
mail. sod by JOSEPH CLARK, Drattleboro-3meop5l
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-22

A NEw ARRANGrNENr.-The Greenfield Gascu,
says; "The cattle and market train which has usual
y run TO the Cambridge and Boston markets on Tues
day, over the Vermont and Massachusetts, Railroad
has been changed to Monday, the market, day at Cam.
bridge being changed from Wednesday to Tuesday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-22

Capt. Hayward Of the schooner Ellen on
Lake Champlain, and his wife were drowned
by the sinking of the schooner, Wednesday
morning. Joe Laplnnte of Burlington, the 9TH
err person on board was saved.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-22

The C~ENsUs.-Vermont saves her three
members. The Hon. f.. p. Walton writes to
the Waterman as follows: II learn indirectly
from the Superintendent of the Census, that
in the new apportionment Of Members of Con-
gress, under the census of 1860, Vermont will
be entitled to three members-one saved on a
fraction.-The free States gain seven members,
which are lost, of course, 10 the slave states.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-22
NOTICES

DR.. LigbfbiII. who has been prac,icing with 20 much
success In Springfield, Northampton. Greenfield, and other
places, has at the solicitation Of many Of the afflicted con-
cluded 10 visit Brattlebor0. lie will be here January 81, 1861,
anil remain until January 18th, and those who are in any
way afflicted with diseases pertaining to his speciality Eye,
Ear and ThrOat,) would do well 10 call upon lin as II is sell
dom we have with Us 80 distinguished an Oculist and Auris,.
A Card. We take ,h- method of returning u thanh,
to the officers and members Of Mazeppa Engine Co. No. 4.
for attentions shown a few members from the Deiuge No. / Of
keene, y. H., who participated in the gaycties Of their Ball,
Dec. 18th.
The Ladies' Of our party return their hearty thanks to the
gcntiemanly proprietor Of the Brattlcboro House.
The Boys "stil live and whatever people may say gener-
ally Of llotel Keepers, it is their opinion. that We. PERRY.
Esq, can keep a Hotel. DELIrcR.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-22

CALIFoRNA.-The official vote of California,
as counted on the Sd inst, is Lincoln, SO, 72l ;
Douglas, 37,964; Breckenridge, 1891 Bell,
9,ll3; Scattering, 10. Total, ll9,S07.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-22

OREGoN.-The official vote of Oregon was
as follows Total vote, II, 7Ol Lincoln, 1868;
Breckenridge, 1907 Douglas, 4,l44; Bell, 1872.
Lincoln's plurality, 301.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-22
LOCAL 1NrELLIGENCE.

LEcTuREs.-ln this day Of agitation In matters re-
lating to the cultivation Of muscle we deem 1t for
tuna,e that so perfect a representative Of this too much
neglected branch Of our popular Education, finds a
place in our list of lecturers. DIR. G. b. WiSpsnIr
Of Roxbury, whose appearance on n former occasion
will be remembered by some Of our citizens, has pre-
pared n new lecture for this season, upon physical
Culture, Health and Strength and will deliver the
same ut the Town Hail, on Thursday evening Of next
week.
The plain statement # a few simple hygienic prin-
ciples, acquaints the audience with the Lecturers
theory of maintaining the best condition of our physi-
cal system, and also greatly augmenting its powers of
accomplishing and nduring-Uninteresting to none,
unless to that SINAI class who "e,yoy miserable health"
And at the closeof this presentation Of a method
by which DR.. W. las, from IL feeble youth at the age
Of sixteen, became at less than thirty years Of age,
with a weight Of about one hundred and forty pounds,
the strongest man n this country; by m exhibition Of
his wonderful strength, he will place the claims Of his
subject beyond g,insaying.
Were the announcement Of the "Benecia boy
made, and with a two months training his purpose
the complete deuoiishing of some antagonists UNI
lucky pate, no doubt not a crowd would respond. Not
less Of the marvebus is involved in the lifting Of Il
shalt ton" Of nais by DR.. Windship, the drawing Of
himself into mid+ir by the little finger of one hand,
or the shoulderingof a barrelo flour; and We declare
the latter a morelsgitimate display Of physical power
The subject Of this lecture is Of universal interest,
and should command a large attendance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-22

DIR. c. H.. ShoIes, Eclectic Physician, gives
particular attention to diseases Of the Gtnito-uriH1r organs,
and special diseases u women. See advertisement in anoth
er column.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-22

FosrroNEp.-Having reference TO the appointment
Of a National Fast on the 4th day Of next month, Hon.
EnwAHp ENErErT has requested a postponement Of
his engagement with the Lecture Committee, and will
not appear hear until the second week in january.
Timothy Titcomb' will receive his friends nj the
Town Hall this evening, rs announced.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-22

This incomnarably excellent preparation for the Restora-
tion ot Grey Hair 10 its original color, TO preserve Hair from
falling out, and to cure badness. is on sale at Humphrey x
Browns in this city. The evidence that this Restorative is
no humbug is conclusive. Testimonials to that effect may be
found in almost every paper in the country Cairo CITY Ga
-ftft.
Sold cverywhere-Price SOC and 81 per bottle.
2meop5ll ". 4. HAGAN & CO., Proprietors, Troy, y. Y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-22

LkCTUiIs IN WEST BRATTLEBoRo.-Prof. \. l..
Perry Of Williams College gave a course Of historical
lectures is. week in the Chapel Of Glenwool Scmin-
nry. A. they were free to the public, 10y The generous
invitation Of Mr. circuit, the attendance was quite
large.
The frst lecture on Tuesday evening was upon tie
Discoveries Of Me..r- Layarl, Bot,a. Rawlinson and
Lotus in ancient Ninevch, and the wonderful con-
frnaton which some Of those discoveries give to the
Old Testament. The facts were lev to many Of tile
audience and excited great interest.
On Wednesday evening the subject WIS the House
Of %Hapsbu9g. The lecturer gave a history Of the fam
lily from its origin. and a sketch Of the several re cninr
members down TO the present Emperor Of Austria.
Thursday morning the lecturer spoke Of the causes
Of the French Revolution Of 1883, detailing and illus
traiing the safe OF France previous to that time. and
the circumstances which made tile Revolution newt
able.
thursday evening the lecture was upon the Revo-
luton in its earlier stages: the meeting Of the State.
General, the struggle between the higher orders and
the Third Lstaie, the formation Of the National As
sembly, tile Slornipg of the Bastle, and the In.urrcc.
ton OF the Women. The sympa,hies ct the lecturer
were sironcly 90. tho side ~ tho pcnplc and agaiu,,
the nobility and the allied powers OF Europe. He
was particularly severe upon Mr. Burke who, n he
sad, threw tie harpoon which made the whale "a
into his furry and tinge the sea with blood. not lie.
cause be was Il whale bu, because he was harpooned.
Friday morning the lecturer gave an account Of the
Bonaparie ~fainily-Jerome the Top, Louis the of OK,
Lucien the scholar, Napoleon the man. and joseph
the gentleman.
\ written lecture On the battle Of Waterloo. closed
the course on Friday evening. The main incident.
OF the campaign and the reason why j; resulted 50
Gisas'rously to Napoleon were clearly and forciblv ex.
hibiied. Under the impulse Of the lecture we could
hardly help sympathizing warmly with Napoleon and
being thoroughly indignant at Ney and Grouchv.
Ut the co,e Il the lecture a vote Of thanks wa.
rendered to Prof Perry and to Mr. Orcuti, and an i'm.
promPtu collection was taken up amounting TO about
nine dollar, which, however, Us Mr. o. declined nc,
eepiing II for paying expenses, was appropriated. on
his suggestion, to the purchase Of book. for the Sem.
mary Library. wn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-22
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-22

OUR CENsUs-Mr. Edtor; II is generally thought.
not reason | believe, that there must be some mistake
in the census Of smttlcboro as returned bv the Depu.
~ Marshal. He reports the number Of inhabitants to
be 1869, showing Il gain of only I5 in ten years. In
January 1850 the census Of District No. 2, was 2a32.
and Of District No !, %. making 3027 for these two
districts. and leaving only $50 futihe remainder IT the
town including the villages Of Cenicrvilie and West
Bratteboro. This il seems to me canuo, be correct.
For the purpose oC testing the sumc ! propose that
each school district clerk make II column and insert
in it with hi. returns of the number Of scholars the
whole number of inhabitants in his district; and orr
Town clerk will undoubtedly be ut the trouble to add
them up, 50 that We may know the truth If the mat
ter. NATIVE.
REMAmKs-The suggestions of"A Native are wor-
thy Of attention. So general Is the belief that great
errors have been made in taking the census Of 1850.
an attempt was made ut the late session Of the
Legislature by a bin to provide for the re-,akirg Of
the census at he expense Of the State; and had moi.
the Treasury Of the State been in an impoverished
condition tho bill would undoubtedly have passed.
We presume the district Clerks Of tins town will be
quite willing to take the census of their respective
districts, n in many other towns the same thing will
be done. We shall then have some data by which to
judge Of tie accuracy Of the national census.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-22

~ vs. NA 'fAN HN W.
The Superintendent OF Schools in this town has re-
ceiyed from the publishers a copy Of their new edit d,
of Worccster's Comprehensive Dictiohary, revise ct
with important additions. Besides the common words
of the language it comprises numerous technical
terms in the various arts and sciences; some words
which are obsolete or Anticipated but are found in
books which are much read; omc which are local OF
provincial; some which are peculiar to the United
States, and some such words from foreign language:
as are often met with in English books. wihlespect
to words Of various, doubtful or disputed pronuncia.
ton the different words with their respective authori.
ties are exhibited. 1t is also furnished with n copiou,
Appendix, containing the Pronunciation of Greck
Latin and Scripture Proper names, of Christian names
with their signifcation, Of Modern Biographies
names, and of the names Of Distinguished Men o
Modern Times Il collection of words and phrases from
foreign languages, signs and Authorizations, and n brie
account OF the Dcitics ana heroes Of the Greeks AM
Romans. 1t is concise, ana comprises NIL this valua,
be matter in II book very little larger than our com
mon school-books.
1t is just the thing for our High School scholars ant
the older scholars in cur District schools. Ereig pu
pill should have his own Dictionary as this is thu
very best Common-school teacher, and all who can
not be numbered with Il Quarto Dictionary, will fnl
this Il valuable companion.
We have received from Chase, Nichols & I'LL two
very interesting little books for juveniles, one entitled
"A Christmas WI cath, for little people" and the other
"lloward Grey; II story for boys: - also, Il new gam6
for the Holidays, called "The Excelsior Games, - which
will serve rs an excellent amusement for the small
fplksdurlng the long winter evenings. All Of then
arc for sale at J. Stems bookstore.
gArbo nrnuL arlf. nouohtar'i mil ttrba nal;av;ns
Tradesman'' are the titles Of two very useful book
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-09
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.--Congressman james
Hughes Of Indiana will be, if he has not al
ready been, rendered by the President the va
cant iudgeship of the Court of Claims, and
there is every reason to believe he will accept
it.
A bill recently introduced by Senator Lane
provides for the settlement Of the Oregon and
Washington war debt of 1856, according to
the recommendations of the Military Commits
sion, who spent twelve months in the exami-
nation of the claims to be proved. To guard
against speculatons, the money is to be paid
only to their original claimants, or their legal
attorneys or assigns. The amount involved is
about S5000,000. The bill is altogether indie
pendent of the measure now in progress at the
Treasury Department for sealing the various
items TO the army standard.
1t is known that Senator Toombs, during
the congressional recess, has carefully prepar-
ed general bankrupt bill, but its presentation
is prevented by the unsettled political condi-
ton of the country.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-09
Message of GOV. Hatcher

RICHMOND, VA, Dec S.-Gov. Letchers
message was delivered to the legislature yes
terday. 1t begins by alluding to the happy
tranquility of the early days of the republic,
which has been interrupted by the interference
OF the northern states with the rights and in
situations of the south. In Massachusetts,,
Wisconsin, Vermont, and perhaps in other
States legislation has been employed to defeat
the execution of the fugitive slave law within
their limits. 1t is cheerfully conceded that a
large portion of the citizens of the north are
loyal to the constitution and the Union, but it
is not to be disguised that large portion are
indifferent to both and prefer dissolution to
the extension OF slave territory and slave
states This lamentable state of things origin.
ated in the construction which northern men
put upon the constitution. He suggests that
convention Of all the states be summoned, and
that full and free conference be had, to ascer-
tain it this question in controversy cannot be
settled on some basis mutually satisfactory to
both sections, If the difference be irreconci
able, let the question of peaceabe separation
be discussed.
He recommends the Legislature to adopt
resolutions in favor of calling such a conven-
ton as is provided in the fifth article of the
constitution, and appeal to the Legislatures of
the several states to unite in the application
proposed to be made to Congress, in pursu
ance of the provisions of this article. If the
free states fail or refuse to unite in the applca-
ton, it will furnish conclusive evidence of
determination ON their part to keep up agita.
ton. If the convention meets, and the quos-
ton cannot be satisfactorily adjusted, it will
furnish evidence equally conclusive.
He also suggests that a commission of two
of our most experienced statesmen be appoint
ed to visit the Legislatures of those states
which have passed laws to obstruct the execu-
ton of the fugitive slave act, and insist in the
name of Virginia upon their unconditional re
peal This controversy has now reached
point which demands speedy settlement, if
the Union is to be preserved Virginia is pre-.
pared to do all that honor, patriotism, and du-
ty, enioins towards its preservation. Never
theless, it is the duty of the state to be pre-
pared and the Governor recommends The re-
vision Of the militia laws that munitions of
war be procured that brgades of minute men
be organized and that the military institute
be enlarged. He also recommends the foster
ing OF direct trade with European manufac.
lures and the mechanic arts, and the compile
ton of the internal improvements of the state.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-09
THIRTY-sIXTH CONGRESS.
O1s'1-RH }
The Senate was not in session.
HnTTSE


The Senate was not in session.
HOUSE.
Mr.. COBB asked that an article originating
in Massachusetts, be read, wishing to know
from the delegation from that state whether it
was forgery or not. 1t appeared in the Barn
stable Patriot, from the east, where the sun
rises ON our globe. Ii it be genuine, he was
glad that, after searching among rubbish, he
hal been able to find in Massachusetts single
jewel. which should be shown to the country.
The proceedings of the Union meeting in
Barnstable were read, declaring the duty OF
obedience to the constitution as the supreme
law of the land, condemning Browns raid and
his sympathisers and those preaching or inclt'
ing Instruction, as guilty OF moral or actual
treason.
Mr. ELLIOT asked that the call for the meet
ing be read
Mr.. Cons said it was not in the paper. He
loved Union meetings, but he wanted them to
declare such sentiments as have been read.
He believed that many abolitionists were SIM
ply for the Union. Let the motto be the CON
stitution and the rights of all sections. Let
them inscribe ON their banners, "noc signo Cln-
cit"-then under this sign wen conquer
Mr.. ELLIOT remarked that Mr.. Cobb did
not say ANYTHING new to Massachusetts or the
citizens of that state. There were not more
constitutional or conservative constituencies
anywhere. From the landing of the Pilgrims
till now, there never was body Of men who
more assuredly, directly, or promptly stood by
the law aud constitution, and every right, than
those same men who met together at Barnsta-
bic, the other day, to proclaim their allegiance
70 the Union and the laws. The men who
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-09
Additional by the Overland Mali.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. l6.-The American
citizens on the island of San Juan had held a
meeting, and resolved that the island belonged
to the United States. The Oregonian publish.
es reports from the Simickamen gold mines,
per day, Notwithstanding the weather was
cold and the ground covered with snow
Business with the country for the past few
days has shown more activity than for the
previous week, but il is by no means brisk.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-09
Wife Mnrder and snicida

MALONE, N. Y, Jan. EARLY last evening
a man in the town of Dickinson, named Henry
Meacham, shot his wife in presence of her ia
ther and mother, who fled from the house in
terror, and gathering number of the neigh.
bors, returned and found the woman dead and
welterng in her blood, with her throat cut
besides being shot. Her husband was lying
dead beside her, shot through the body by his
own hand. Cause, domestic trouble and inf
deity of the wife.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-09

N. B-our RICH BLACK CROCHET PRINCES
marked down to astonishing low prices, and our whole
stock of DRESS TRIMMINGS marked down at cost
price. diff d2l