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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-10-06

TIE Coop NEWSPAPER \ TEACHER.-The
newspaper is the great teacher of the day, fur
nishing no small fund of information to those
TO be nominated self-made men in after years
Thousands of our little obscure boys, in the
school-room, the street and the domestic circle
are storing away great variety of facts and
events of vast importance, which will aid them
in reaching an emnencc of distinction when
they shall launch upon the stage of public lite.
These faithful chroniclcrs are conveying to
them intelligence which the accumulated vol
umes of years cannot furnish. They are stimu-
lating taste for reading where a library Of
books would be unnoticed and unknown. They
are creating thirst for knowledge and wisdom
while the armies of vice, idIeness and corruption
would be multiplied without them, and our
mighty armor of safety destroyed.
Once let this grand source Of occupation
physical and mental, be suspended. a multitude
of unemployed boys would riot in the streets
the haunts of crime would occupy the place of
industry and morality, and discord become the
order of the day Thankful should we be that
this powerful bulwark of safety, the potent in
slrument of the good newspaper, is adapted
alike TO rich and poor. No man. woman or
child in the land need do without it, Nay. none
can afford to lose its advantages. 1t is the only
equalizer of society.
1t aims to defend the laborer, point out his
rights and the honest road to renown. 1t i, his
friend, and warns him against a multitude of
imposters striving to profit by his ignorance and
credulty. 1t shows the wealthy the superiority
of the mind over money, and urges the mpor-
lance of intellectual endowments and the folly
of costly household ornaments.
To the statesman and sage it is companion
and co-worker, communicating much that was
previously unknown, and much with which we
are acquainted practically. The newspaper con-
trolls in no small degree, the sentiments of a
people, and should he welcome visitor in eve
ry true American home
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-10-06

HuRRIcANE.-A sever thunder shower, ac-
companied by high Winds passed over the CEN
tire of Orange and Windsor Counties on Tues
day last. Between Quechee and Taftsyille it
blew regular hurricane. The barn, horse barn,
corn house and sheds belonging to Samuel Pol.
lard, were blown down. To other barns, one
on the Moses Barron farm, and the other own
ed by Joseph Robinson were also blown down.
Some 800 sugar naples in different orchards,
and fences in any quantity, were also Frustrated.
-JOu7iui.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-10-06

y IlOUsE READY, AND FOR SALE CIEAP.-
The United States Marine Hospital, erected
near Burlington at an expense Cincluding the
price of ten acres Of land) of about $40 900,
can probably be purchased at isss than oae guar-
ter Of this sun. and is exactly adapted to the
purpose of House Of Correction. The Hos
pital is exclusively an ornamental fixture and
Of no possible use to the government or to the
"marines.' The building is most thoroughly
constructed, and the ample grounds around it
render it most admirable possession for all the
humane objects and agences Of a reformatory
school, Darlington Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-10-06

New HAMPsHIRE.-The Republican tickle
for presidential electors has been completed
is as follows John Sullivan of Exeter Eben
ezer Stevens of Meredith, David ellis of Mil
ford, Nathaniel Tolles of Claremont, and Dan
iel Blaisdcll of Hanover.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-10-06

The Free Press understands that Mr.. Geo.
A. Merrill of St. Johusbury, will receive the APP
pointment of Secretary of Civil and Military
Affairs, from Gov. Fairbanks" The accep-
lance of such an appointment by Mr.. Merrill
somewhat surprises us, yet we feel assured that
the office cannot be filed by more capable
and acceptable officer. -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-10-06

In thee sixteen towns there is n decrease Of 1893
from the enumeration Of 1880, Rockingham, London
derry, rownshend Athcus and Sra,'on being the only
ones showing an increase. The most marked decrease
i in Dnmmerston, Putncy aud Westminster The
decrease Of Somerset is owing, principally to divis
ion OF the town, i, being set OF To Wilmington and
s'ratton' The population in the village of Bellows
Falls is 1906 of Saxtons River SOC, and Of Jamaica
3oG
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-10-06

CoNvIcTs.-IIigh Sheriff Gorham took two men,
convicted and sentenced ut the late term OF the Coun-
ty Court to the State prison ON Monday. Joseph
Rose of Swanzy, n. H. the first, convicted of lar
ceny committed at Stratton; and the second, Aonzo
Chapman of Essex County, N Y, convicted Of
adultery committed at Rockingham Each of them
were sentenced for one year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-10-06

MAsoNIc-Io The Editor cfhe Vermont PLenir.-
The members of Blazing Star Lodge ut Townshend,
when convened on the day of their last regular COM
muncation, were unexpectedly gatfed by visit
from their aged and highly esteemed brother, AMI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-10-06
S CIAL MOTTO 81

Brouchitis.-Ths sure fororunner of Consumption
he Instantly relieved and permanently cured by the
of Dr. d. r. Sta1rds olive Tar and Iron and sulphur Pow
ders. The olive aays pain and heals and
Illumination, onl the Iron and sulphur Powders the
particles Of the Blood into gasses which
elected the body by the pores instead Of being
posted phcgm The testimonials Of many prominent and
wrllkntwn persons contained in pamphlet which will
be sent free by mail to amp address See advertisement in
this papcr.-lm
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-10-06

lion. by comparisons anologies with which all ques-
lions are lceded, there important than such
as relate tn disease We claim that the effect of opium
the system against all natural laws, and the witnesses to
resus by patient aud physician. they will speak
their mind will justify the remark. In The OF opium
(whose Introduction Is inside Of that II Cannabis)
nearly the entire product used for other than medicine
Let person visit hospital sick ROOM and witness the
state Of patients under what is called sfp with the use OF
opium, and ury w.l that it ia merely ne aye. 1t IL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-10-06

In allu,ion to the Prince of Wales Ball in
New York and the theological notabities on
the committee of arrangements, the Christian
lnlelligencer, Dutch Reformed, says There
is good deal Of mcrriment INDUCED in by the
jokers over the possibility of seeing Horace
Greeley and Joseph =. Thompson, ID. d.. going
through a schotIische to a new tune. which is
like ly TO be prepared by Hon. Henry C. Bowen,
proprietor of the Independent. who is one Of
the principal men on the committee of arrange
mentS for the dance. 1t is confidently expected
that Rev. DIR. Thompson will have in readiness
for distribution on the evening of the ball. a
new tract, entitled The Double Shuttle with
illustrative anecdotes, compiled from the anna
tory memoirs of .MyaJeau.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-10-06

NEWS BY PONy EXPIRES. The pony express
has San Francisco dates of the 18Th ult. The
weather was extremely warm in California. The
Mexicans and Chilians resident in the city had
been celebrating the independence DAYS of their
own countries. y miner named Woodside
found a piece OF gold worth $500, and was
killed the next day by the bank ca,ing in. Over
$4,000 have been taken out Of the Mount Or
pha claim, Tuolumne county.
The Oregon legislature met on the 10th. The
House promptly organized BY the choice of
benjamin Harding, Douglas. as speaker. and J..
NJ. Potter, republican, Us clerk. The Breckin-
ridge men regarded this as a sure indication
that Baker, (repD and Nesmith, (Doug.) were
to be elected [. 5. Senators by the coalition.-
Six Breckenridge Senators had in this view of
the case gone out of the Senate, leaving that
branch without a quorum, and the sergeant-at-
arms had been directed TO procure their atten-
dance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-10-06

A PLEASANT RECEPTION. Upon the return of
Mazcppa Engine Company from the Fair ut Charles
town, Thursday evening, warm but pleasant recep-
ton awaited thcn much to their surprise. During
their absence their lady friends had taken possession
Of their engine house and had spread bountiul col
aton for their entertainment. After their return they
marched in torchlirht procession through Nainsiree
and back TO their hall where the pre- AIRED vands were
served up with all the appliances Of feminine attrac
tiveness. After the iagues of the day such recep
tion was doublv welcome
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-10-06

An OUTRAGEOUS AFFAIR.-A CORES pondent whose
letter we abrdge) informs that William Smith and
William Howard Of Halifax were arrested and brought
before Justice Porter Of Jacksonville, on complaint
made by the grand juror of Halifax, charging them
with an assault upon with an intent to kill Frederick
Hamilton of Halifax, also with larceny in obtaining
lamiltons watch, rifle, &C. 1t appeared that Iamil-
ton was on his way home from Rufus Smiths, on the
morning Of the 23d ult. While passing the house of
Frank Smith, he was hailed by William Smith and
Howard and induced to so into the house where an
attempt was made to trade for his rifle and watch
Soon Smith charged Hamilton with owing him, which
the latter denied, and thereupon Smith attacked him,
knocked him down several times, and beat him until
he was insensibe, Howard doing nothing to prevent
the ailiny. They then carried Hamilton to the barn
and leit him there, carrying away his watch and rife.
During the dry they made several exhibitions Of the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-10-06

Doolitc, Esq, formerly Of Townsiend but now OF
Winchester, N II. lie Is "a years old and has been
mason ~ years. and st supports the institution and
the principles it incuco;c with freedom, lcrvencyand
zeal. lie made some interesting and appropriate re-
marks on the occasion Of his visit which receive
cd with great satisfaction. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-10-06

PoIrtArioN or WINpnAM CoUNrY.-Wc have not
received the returns Of the census Of the two southern
tiers Of towns, n they are not all canvassed. The
-ir9"s gives the figures OF the other l6 towns and
conpnres them with the returi. of lshn ~. G,llnNs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-10-06
VERMONT LEGISLATURE.

The General Assembly of the State of Yer
mont will meet at Montpelier on Thursday Of
next week, October 18th. In addition to the
matters TO come before the legislature. "a list of
which we published few weeks since,) are the
following:
Iowns.-Go annex Goshen Gore in the coun-
ty of Washington to the town of Planfcd.-
annex part of Peru to Landgrove.
Comties.--For a tax on Bennington County.
Raii,oadS-For renewal of charter of Island
Pond and st. Johnsbury railroad-For a road
in Poultney through Fairhavcn, West Haven
and Benson to Lake Champlain in Orwell and
Shoreham.
BdHks.-For a new bank at Irasburg or a re-
charter of the Bank of Orleans-For Il re-
charter of the Bark of Bellows Falls.
Feries.-from Windmill Point in Alburgh
to Champaign, y. Y, aud from Windmill Point
to Keley's Point in Alburgh.
- 1t is desirable that the Listers of the
several towns should hand their abstracts OF the
Grand List to their representatives, whose duty
it is to transmit them to the Clerk of the House
of Representatives at the commencement of the
session.
Among other matters to come before the
Legislature is the election Of United States
Senator for six years from the 4th of March
next, when the term of Senator Collumer en-
pires. We believe the unanimous voice of the
Republican party of Vermont is in favor of
making Judge Collamcr his own successor.
---ses
Gov SEWARD AT CIICAGo.-The most stu
pendous and imposing political demonstration
ever known in the West took place at Chicago,
on Tuesday, at the reception of Gov. Seward.
The numbers present are variously estimated
from $1,000 to 100000. In the afternoon Mr..
Seward was escorted by 800 Lincoln Rangers
to the Wigwam, after which he made an elabo-
rate and argumentatiye speech Of an hour and
a half from platform erected in the street. In
the evening there was Wide Awake torchght
procession numbering full 10000, and accompa-
MED by forty-three bands of music. a large
number of buildings was illuminated and the
enthusiasm was "irrepressible.' Gov. Seward
has met with reception everywhere at the
West sufficiently dcmonsti alive and hattering
for any mans ambition.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-10-06

JACK FEosr paid his first autumnal visit this sea-
son to this village on Friday night Of last week. his
white cards covering every available spot OF DOORS
and his icy breath nipping every tender plant, His
unu 'ual delay was more than compensated by the Wig
or of his march; and, if he certain OF the
completeness of his first effort he revisited Us ON each
of the two succeeding nights with strength of will
and breadth of execution that fully accomplished
the object of his mission Sunday night the mercury
in the thermometer sank to "a deg. above zero, or
deg, below the freezing point. 1t is thought that win
ter fruit on the trees must have suffered damage
Nothing but the cold drenchng rain that Immediately
followed will have saved it if it escapes ut all,
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Il E
WASHINGTON. Dee. !.

WASHINGTON, Dec D.
 Mr Sherman, from the Committee of Ways ana Means, reported bill making appropriations for the payment of invalid and other pensioners ; also, bill for the support of the West Point Mill itary Academy. Referred to the Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union
 The House, by GS against 125, refused to lay on the table Nlr. Grows motion to reconsider the vote by which the IIomcstcal bill was referred last Session to the Committee of the Whole
 The vote was then reconsidered, and the bill was then brought up for action.
 Mr. Grow did not desire 10 discuss the matter. the principle involved having been familiar in the country for the past ten years. This bill, how ever, avoids the prominent objections to Presi- dent Buchanan $ veto message. It does not pro- prose to donate lands, but requires the payment of ten dollars for one hundred and sixty acres. He might. if necessary, quote Jackson against Buchanan, to show that the former was of the opinion that the public lands should not be a source of Federal revenue. He moved the previ- ous question, under the operation of which the bill passed-l32 to 76.
 After some debate on other matters, the House went into Committee on the Military Academy Bill, which, as well as the Pension Bill, was passed
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GOVERNOR CURTIN ON TIE PERSONAL LIBERTY LAW OF PENNsYLvANIA-In a speech delivered by Mr. Curtin, the newly elected Governor of Pennsylvania, in Phila- delphia, on the lst inst, hc said:
 The. lawmaking power of this State has never designedly place upon our statute book laws to contrayene CT obstruct the execution ofany act of the Federal Government; but if there be any statutes on our book which, in effect, do cOntravene or conflict with any leg islation of the National Government, or ob- struct any law of the United States, upon be- ing fully satisfied that such is the fact let us repeal them. Earnest and prolonged cheer ing.l Let us show to the South and the North, and all the world, that while Pennsyl- vania vindicates her own interests and rights, she is faithful to the Union, and that the right of no State or man .in the nation shall ever be interfered with, restricted or limited by any act of the people of Pennsylvania
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LXXVIth Congress Second Session
s ENA T E.

WASHINGTON, Dee. ,, 1860. The Senate assembled at noon \ prayer was offered.
 Mir. PUgh appeared and took his seat.
 Mr. Sale moved that number of volumes be published in relation to the Pacific Railroad. for the use of the Senate
 lIr Powell moved the reference of the Prcsi- dents Message, far as it relates to the present political affairs of tue country to a special com mittcc.
 Mr. Green offered a resolution for an inquiry into the eEpcdency of establishing an armed police force on the border States, slave and free for maintaining peace and efficient execution of tue Fugitive Slave Law.
 The credentials oI Senator Baker, of Oregon were presented.
 Mr. Hale moved 10 reconsider the vote to print the Presidents Message, and made a speech attacking il as failing to look secession in tLe face
 Mir Brown said; If you of the North will go to the right, we will go to tEs left, and vice versa"
 Mr. Ivcrson-The States withdrawing dsclaim any further allegiance. We intend to go out of the Union before the 4th of March, apeaceahIy if We can, forcbly if we must. Five States will 90 out, and Louisiana and Arkansas will call con yentioHe pretty soon
 Alr MigtQll thought the President would pre- cipitate the measures he intended to avoid
 Mir Salisbury, of Delaware, said lis State hay ing been the first to adopt The Constitution. it would be the last to do any act, or countcnance anything calculated or having a tendency to lead 10 the separation of the States. (Applause.) The Senate afterwards adjourned.
The constitutional union., 1860-12-14
A Card.

The name of the undersigned having been placed in the charter of the DEs ARC, DARDA- NELLIE and FORT SMITH RAILROAD, to solicit per sons to take stock, has, in obedience thereto
 opened one of the stock books at his auction and commission store in Des Arc, and the friends of the enterprise will please come forward and record their names for as much stock as they desire. It is desired and confidently expected, that the road will be surveyed and ready for con- tracts for grading by the opening of the coming Spring, and pushed with all speed possible to completion. It is the most leveland easily built of any road in Arkansas, having great abundance of cross-ties all along the line, and but few small bridges culverts to build, and other great ad- vantages making the cheapness of construction quite an object; and penetrating rich and pop good return for their investment. Those at each end of the road who so very deeply interested with those the line, with the State aid likely to be given, including the internal improvement fund, which might be applied, as well as other resources to be brought to bear, can build the road, beyond doubt. No one ought 10 stand back and throw the burthen of making them rich upon a few go-ahead and enterprising spirits, but every interested should come up with all the aid circumstances will permit, and the road will soon be built. J. II. QUIsENBERRY
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CITIZEN OFFICE. Dec. l 1850.

CITIZEN OFFICE, Dec. } lS50. W. H. RHEA, EsQ:-Your note of even date with 'hls has just been placed in my hands by Dr. Armistead
 have examined with some degree of care the extract you present to my notice and inc edito- rlal from which it is taken. see nothng which the most tastldious taste can construe offensive Iy. The editorial, as its face shows was intended to be piece of good-natured badinage and raile- ry at the awkward position which conceived you had placed yourself in, in assuming mitigate the otensiyeness of Lincoln's record. The term ''submissionist" is now word of political signi- hcance, representing class of men who enter tam certain political sentiments and is certainly not more offensive than ' DisunOnis," '' Know nothing, or any other word ordinarily used to designate political parties.
 have only to say that if you have discovered anything in my editorial personally offensive to you regret it. l disclaim that the editorial can by any fair and legitimate rule of construction, be construed as offensive to you. Farther than this have no explanation to make If you de- sire and further communication with me in re- gard to 1t Dr. Armistead is authorised to receive It. Respectfully
 JNO. c. MORRILL,.
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Fine Photographs.

Professor L. N, Howard, late of St. Louis, is stopping in this place for a few days, to supply all of our citizens in want of a fine photograph on the most reasonable terms. The Professor comes amongst us with recommendations of the highest order from the press everywhere, as an artist second to none, and he guarantees all his pictures to give perfect satisfaction. We have seen some of his work and advise our friends to give him trial. He will be pleased at all times to see the public at his rooms, on Buena street, over Wilzinski's clothing store, and exhibit speci- mems of his pictures.
The constitutional union., 1860-12-14

AMMUNITION FOR FORT MOULTRIE-Re- ferring to the report that ordinance and ammunition have lately been landed at Fort Moultie, South Carolina, The Journal of Con- merce says:
 "Some weeks ago, four gun-carriages for flank defense and eighty-four boxes of car triges, having twenty-four rounds apiece, were sent to Fort Moultrie, in pursuance of the or dinary routine of supply. For the last year. Capt. Foster of the engineers, has been en- gagged in repairing the fort, and the gun-car- riages are needed to complete the armament The cartridges are sent to all the forts in the country once a month, on an average, all the year round. They are intended to supply a deficiency in the ammunition caused by ball practice or firing salutes or to replace those cartridges in which powder has become caked by long standing, and which are re- moved to the nearest arsenal of construction, to be made over. Changes, improvements and repenishments like these are going on at all the United States forts at every season of the year. and have been very frequent within the past two or three years, owing to disposi- ton on the part of the General Government to put its works of defense in good condition.