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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14

DARING ARREMPT AT HIGHWAY ROBBERY
AND MURDER.-A daring attempt at highway
robbery was committed on the road between
Ludlow and Plymouth, on Thursday of last
week. As. Mr. Joseph b. Weston, of Ply outh
was returning from Ludlow, where he had been
to collect some money. he was followed and
waylaid by two men Martin Hewlett and Emer-
son S, Rowe, One of the villains Selling the
horse by the head stopped him, the other APP
preached with pistol and club, and dealt
Mr. Weston a blow on the head, knocking him
out Of the sleigh, but not completely stunning
him. He still retained hold of the reius, and
striving to get back into the sleigh, at the same
time CRYING Murder" "help," &C., the villain
using his club all the WHILE with terrible eff
feet.
The uproar frightened the horse, and Mr.
Weston's cries attracted the attention of some
persons in sleigh which happened to be COM
ing on the same road who hurried to the res
cue,-meantime the horse broke away and run
about two miles, Mr. Weston lying insensible
in the sleigh all the while. When he came to,
he refined up to a farm house and gave the
alarm. The parties behind gave the alarm al
so the whole neighborhood turned out and
they were captured hyt0re morning, not two
miles from the scene of the assault. They are
both young men between 10 and % years old.
They confessed that they intended to murder
Mr. Weston and throw his body into the pond
take the team and make off Mr. w. did not
have but about $50 with him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14

Russell Rarney. Voted to raise tax Of % per cent
for town purposes.
WfLMINGToN.-Clerk, treasurer and agent, s. p.
agR' seecuner' W teston, ~ IT, DIN ~ - p"r
collector, David Bliss listers, g. K Morse, Daniel
Cushman, John Patch; supt. schools II. +. Ballou.
WfSpHAM.-C Clerk Jason d. Jones; selectmen, n.
w. Wood, Nathan Hastings, Samuel c. Woodman;
oversccr Of poor, NJ w. Wood; treasurer. Jason u.
Unrris superintendent Of schools, Dir. Geo Spaflord
town agent, Joseph Wood trustee, n. W. Wood lis
ters David L. Robbins, Charles lIasting' james L.
Fnrr.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14

THE GEOLOGICAL REPORT-How TO OBJ
TAIN IT.-lhe law of last session directing the
Geological Report of Prof Hitchcock and as
sisants to be published, contained the following
clause; "The Secretary Of State is hereby au-
thorized upon the application Of any citizen of
this State, who shall have paid into the treasu-
ry thereof prior to the first day of April, 1861,
the sum of two dollars and twenty-five cents,
to furnish, in consideration there f. such citi-
zen with copy of the Geological Report. Any
citizen who desires copy of the book must
send two dollars and twenty-five cents to Hon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14

ATTEMPT TO BREAK JAIL-The three rogues who
ncarcerated in our county iail for passing coun
tcrleit money in Londonderry and WindhNm, II fow
days since attempted to break out Of their quarters
last Saturday. The rear wall Of the privy is granite
with brick outside, The prisoners had dug out NIL the
mortar around one of the granite blocks and had
moved it much to loosen the bricks outside and
cause them to project. This attracted the attention
Of the wife of the Tailor who could see the place from
rear window, and led to an investigation The pris
oner1 are now confined each in separate cells and an
attendant sleeps in the hall The two Oldest are evil
IDENTIFY old offenders. They give confused accounts Of
their travels one of them claiming to have come from
Rcevile, Canada, to SacketS' lIarbor and from
thence across to Whitehall, and other towns on the
route to Londonderry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14
The Washington correspondent of the Phila-

The Washington correspondent of the Phila-
delphia Press in abiding to the speeches of the
Hon. John Holt, Secretary Dix and Senator
Johnson of Tennessee, says -
If they had scorn, and opprobrum, and sus
pcion, it was for the enemies of the country
for the men who stand banded against the
u ion in the cotton States. One expression
of Andrew Jackson's deserves to be every
where remembered. In referring tn the sece-
ding members OF the Cabinet, he said -
CoGb remained IN the cabinet until the treas
u,y ,raS bankrupt and the aatioHM credd dis
gtdce} at home and ddyoad. and then he con-
sciediousiy seeded; Thompson stdid in until
the poor Indians rere roLJcd oW ofd iayge por-
tom Of their pot,imoRy, and then he conScicn-
GoBsiy Sece{cd; and Fioyd mare honest than
tie rest, ,caiied until he and his iijends had Ia
Ken some eight mWions Of pubiic ard prirote
moRcy, anil then he, pioas soul, coasciotiiousiy
Seceded fJo.
Gov. johnson does not go home breathing
distrust in Mr. Lincoln, nor ailiXing to his in
oueural a sinister meaning Like sensible
man. approaching the perlS that surround our
new President, he is willing to trust him, in
the hope that the va,tnesS of his responsibility,
the dignity of his station, and the incalcullhle
interest dependent uron his action, will, if he
is not already equal to the task, elevate him to
the standard required in the !justment of
these pcrils.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14

CAUrIoN!-Whereas "a certain piece parcel oil
land, situate lying Or being in Vernon, "begnning al
II stake and stones, and containing abou; two acre.
more or less, abrup y left the premises of the
thereof, few days since; this is to forbid all persons
from purchasing or appropriatng to any whatso-
ever the SANG. When last seen this land mingling
freely with the Connecticut River, which in company
with a turbulent mass Of Ice, WAS making its way
down through the country. The lee became awful
tight as it came along through he premises alluded
TO- and proposed stop where it was and let the River
90 by. Old Connecticut pretty "agh' ut the
time, and "red up declaring he'd be damned
before he'd 60 foot out Of his regular course A
considerable fuss stirred mp by the parties, when
they renewed their journey and It's thought with the
parcel aforesaid along too. No quit claim will be ex-
ecuted by the anxious owner who londly hopes the
whole may yet come back to 1.-THE point of beginning"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14

SECRETARY SEwARD.-The long and bitter
personal warfare of Mr. Greeley against Nj
Seward, is contiqued in the Tribune since the
organization of the government, 1t is high
time that the persistent effort to weaken his
influence in the government upon mistake
pretences, should be discouraged The public
services of Mr. Seward entitle him to the con,
fdence of the country which is insulted by
the continued assaults upon his motives and
his policy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14
Vote for Commissioner.

MILtrARY.-All that has been feared by the states
men Of our land from the belligcrent demonstrations
connected with the civil commotion now existing,
spirit Of conquest would 70 be warranted in fact
Within ten days passed. there have been observed
in some OF the most peaceful neglborhoods amongst
our farmers, squads of young men with well cultured
muscle and Of tested courage, armed with hatchets
and augers-wenpons not recognized in strict cavalry
or infantry tactics but terribly effective in the hands
Of these crs''-marchng into adjacent woods ;
and there selecting stately mapletrecs foes, they
"put holes into EN- with GOODNESS that would sur
prise n Southern Member Of Congress.
Deporablc rs must be the state Of mind inducing
such uuprovoked assaults upon the orderly citizens Of
the forest, we ARE told that refinement Of cruelty
barbaric indeed, further practced in the thrustng
Of spous mo the flowing wounds of the victims, thus
securing large quantities of their vital fluid for the
nhuman purposes OF the boody-thirsty aggressors
Oftncr than otherwise Il consummnton Of this inquity
is attained in the "bong down" Of occumulntion'
from this IL lust warfare (the nature Of all crime being
to perpcua,c and expand itself in this matter things
"wax' worse and worse, so long ms the process m
iuuc, the product Of which is coined into hearts and
barered for to unsuspectinS c,il,inpi, as also
to older members OF the swcct-toot fraternity.
1t is asserted that in the camp, fire, for boiling ur
poses are often kept constantly, while these ">ons o.
Mlr," pass the nights in heipng u? the fagNt', ans
with grim delight, in savage song aad dance arouH,
the SETTLING caldron, besue the weary hours. Where
will these things cease?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14

John b. Page, State Treasurer, at Rutland, pre-
vious to April |, 1861. The book is to b hand
somely illustrated. and printed in good style,
in large quorto form, and will contain nearly
six hundred pages. 1t will be published during
the present year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14

APPoINrIENTs.-Ihe President has appoint
ed g. G. Benedict, one of the editors. and pro-
pretors Of the Free Press, Postmaster at Bur
lington, and Geo. A. Merrill, Secretary of Civil
and Military Affairs to Gov Fairbanks, Post
master at st. Johnsbury. These are excellent
appointments and fit to be made. Both of these
appointecs are gentlemen and will make honest,
capable and faithful officials.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. - The following
gentlemen have been elected County Commits
sioners in their respective counties: Windsor
County, Crosby Miller of Pomfreti Orange
County, Geo. p. Baldwin of Bradford Caledo-
MIA County, 7. J. Cree of Wheelock Washing
ingron County, Nelson A. Chase of Waterbury
Chittcnden County, William Miller of Willis
ton; Windham County, Ira Goodhue of West
minister
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14

NEW Firms -Mcssrs Chandler & Wilson have
purchased the stock Of grocery goods owned by Z.
Crosby, and will continue that business Mt the old
stand. Mr.. Crosby will conf his operations to the
wholesale flour, salt, grain and produce business.
We understand that Col Hastings will soon form
copartner-hip with APP. Wilder, formerly Of this
town but recently Of Milford, Mass, that ,he new
firm will take the store lael, occupedby o. E. Aus
tin at the Of Main and Elliot streets, and that
they will deal in dry goods, groceries, &c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14

j. 4. Goodrich of Stockbridge, the present
Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, and for
mcrly member of Congress, has been appointed
Collector at Boston, and Amos Tuck of New
| Hampshire, also formerly in Congress, has been
appointed Naval Officer of the same port. Mr..
Phillips has been appointed Collector of salem.
lie is a son of the late Stephen c. Phillips, for
mery a member of Congress, and one of the
| principal leaders Of the Frce-So party of Mass
achusetts, and its candidate for GoNernorin 1913
and 1919. The nomination of Robert Paine as
Dstrict-Auorney for Northern Ohio has been
confirmed by the Senate.
We notice that John II. Kasson, Esq, of
Iowa. has been appointed LIST Assistant Post
Master General, and has entered upon the du-
ties of his office. Mr.. Kasson was from this
Misunderstanding graduated at the University OF
Vermont in 1872 We remember him well, "a
good scholar and a gentleman. He removed
from this vicinity soon after leaving College,
and we have hardly seen him since. We re-
member seeing his name in connection with The
Republican National Convention at Chicago,
and that special credit was given him for his
services in giving shape to the platform of res
olutons adopted by that body If Mr.. Kasson
retains. as we presume he does. the industrious,
methodical habits and courteous demeanor of his
YOUTH he cannot fail to be a useful and popular
officer in the Post Office Department.-Free
Press.
Mr.. Norman B. Judd of Chicago has been
nominated by the President as Minister to Prus-
sia. Mr.. Judd is a lawyer of eminent ability
and high standing, has been for many years a
leading member of the Senate of his State, and
as Chairman of the Republican State Commit
tee, contributed largely to the success of the
party in Illinois.
Mr.. Frederick w. Seward, a son of the Sec
rotary of State, and lately one of the editors o.
the Albany Ereajng journal, has been appoin-
ted by the President, and confirmed by the
Senate, as Assistant Secretary Of State.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14

ANNUAL OF SCIENTIFIC DTscovEY. Edited
by David A. Wells, A. NJ. Roston Gould &
Lincoln. For sale at Felton's.
This valuable annual has become an cstab-
lishcd rade meca,m with those who wish to have
at hand in the most compact form possible an
epi;ome of the discoveries of the past year.
The materials are found in large number of
domestic and foreign scientific and mechanical
iournals-most of which are inaccessible to all
but the very few persons who live near to large
and obundantly supplied public libraries Even
for those so favored, the labor of research would
be so great that in nineteen cases out Of twenty,
where information on point was wished for,
wish would be foregone rather than to undergo
the labor and use up the time needed to meet
it. The volume contains notices of some thou
sands of discoveries and inyentionsj and the
work of consultation is favored by a copous in
dex. The volume is ornamented with an excel
lent likeness, by way of frontispiece, of that
thorough naturalist and most worthy man, DR.
Augustus a. Could of Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14

Hos. SOLOMON FooT, United States Sena-
tor from Vermont, has been elected president
pro tempore of the Senate-a place for which
he is eminently qualified and in which he has
had a large experience. Nearly all the laboi-
Gus duties of the chair were performed by him
during Mr.. Breckinridge's term of Vice Presi-
dent,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14

TIE SENATE CoMMITrEEs.-1he standing
committees of the Senate have been elected, and
for the first time since 1915 the democratic
members are placed in the rear ranks. For six
teen years that body has been controlled by
such men as Mason and Hunter of Virginia
at is an i'll wind that blows nobody any good
Seccssionism has given the Republicans the
control of Congress.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14

PosTMAsrERs.-ln almost every town there are q
plenty # individuals who are willing to serve their
country for consideration. sln this village George
b. Kellogg aud Il. W. Clarke are conte,ting the mat
ter with zes, but from present indications Kellogg is
hkaly to receive the aFpontment.-At West Brattle-
boro the Republicans have voted to recommend the
appointment of 7. f. Perry, formerly portmaster at
Dovor.-At Wilmington the Republicans met on Tues
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14

NoMINATEp.-Chares l. Walker Of Wayne County
Michigan. formerly OF Bellows Falls, is the Democrat
ic candidate for Judge of the Supreme Court OF that
State. He is an able lawyer would make good judge
but then his politics shocking bad' that he
"cau't come in
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14

day Of last week after tow1 meeting, and nominated
tucins Walker as suitable person for postmaster at
that place.--In Fitzwam, N. H., p s. Batcheller'
former incumbent, has been similarly recommended,
having received 90 out of % votes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14

MAPLE SUGAR in small quantities has made its ap
in this village and has been sold at II to 20
cents per pound. 1t is thought the crop will not be
large this spring there but little frost in the ground,
and the is deep.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14

The famous Bonaparte suit has been dee'-
ded against the American family ana me costs
of the trial fall upon them lhe marriage 81
madame Paterson with jerome nohapar'e rs u
pronounced clandesllne ana consequence nun u,
and void, and the offspring of the marriage il
legitimate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14

JAMAICA The Course of Lectures in this town
closed with Lecture by the Rev d. II. Ranney OF
Brtteboro, on the 9th ut 1t is spoken of rs very
commendnhle effort and it fully satisfied the expec-
tations Of his auditory The course was .he source of
much enjoyment Ms well profit to the people of
that cnterpri,ng hurgh.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14

DocroRArED.-Amongl forty. nine doctors recently
graduated at the Massachusetts Medical College we
find the name of George Jerome Arnold OF London
derry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14

NEGLECT.-But eight Of the tweuty-hree towns in
this county have returned their vote for Commission
or to the County Clerk. Town Clerks should see to
it that the returns made in in due season, for the
will of the people may be violated by non compliance
on their part with the requirements Of the law.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14

TowNsHEND.-A new cast-,:eel bell weighing 1892
pounds has recently been purchased for and placed
upon the Orthodox Church in Townshend. Its tone
Is heavy and rich rendering the bell ornamental as
well as IL etul. 1t cost in Boston SO S. We are in
formed that town clock is soon to follow.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14

ARREST OF a NEGRO MuRpERER,-Frcderick Cor
don, negro who murdered Cornelius Jackens, anoth-
colored man, at Wolcouve, Ct, on the night of
the lst, by striking him the head with heavy iron
weight, caught in Bellows Falls, on Saturday, by
deputy sherns Peck of Lchfed, CT, Shaw OF
Springfield, Hill of Palmer and Badbtt of Barre Ms
The negro went to Westfeld, Ms from thence through
Springfield to Palmer, Ware, Barre and Atho AT
the latter place he passed himself of for fugitive
from service instead of fugitive from justice, and
thus raised about SIS; ut the same time he won
upon the affections Of the credulous that the people Of
that town actually turned against the officers and aided
the fugitive to escape. From Atho he came to Brat
tlcboro where he remained Thursday and Friday
nights; he started for Dummerston Saturday morning
and there took the train for Bellows Falls. In the
mean time his pursuers took the wrong track and
brought up at Fitzwam, n II, They then came to
South Vernon Saturday morning aud telegraphed
Conductor Pratt to arrest the criminal if he was on
board, which was promptly dome, and he was brought
to this village the returning train. The parties
mnined until Sunday when they started for Connecti
cut
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MAzErrAs.-Ihc anru-
al meeting of Mazeppa Engine Company No. 4, was
held ut their Hall on Tuesday evening March 18th,
and the following fccrs elected for the ensuing ycar
J. II. Simonds, Foreman c. L. Brown, 1t assist
ant; J. a. Taylor. 2nd assistant; L. H. Dearborn,
Clerk and Treasurer; Lockhart Barrett, VI. Smonds
j. l.. Haywood, a. A. Stearns Engineers Alanson
Stone, +. r. Atwood, Theodore Allen Frank Reed,
IIoscmen J. L. Jones, Charles Briggs, Axemen
Timothy Ninton, J. b. Simonds, Stewards DR.. F..
Morrill,, Surgeon.
unanimous vote of thanks to the retiring officers,
A. y. joy F. c. Edwards and George W. Estabrook,
who seyeraly declined being candidates for reelection,
was passed by the Company.
| The Mazeppas number about so members and the
company now fully sustans the reputation it has al
ways borne of being Of the best in this State or
out fit. Captain Smonds has already served the
Company four five years Foreman, and his pop
uarty and capacity for that Office fully attested
by his re-elect During his former administration
the organization of the Company perfected and
attained the high rank every where conceded to it, and
which, it gives pleasure to say, it has since
maintained. As he now returns to his old post fol
which he is so emincntly fitted shall look for the
laurels that the Alazeppas will be sure to win
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14
Don't be discouraged but try again.

PENMANsniP-lt will be noticed by circulars dis
trbutel through the town that Messrs. Moulton g.
Brown, Teachers Of Writing are about opening class
In Penmanship.
As penmen they cannot, probably be exceled-
and as Misunderstanding from the fact that one Of
the gentlemen has taught in this plnce in years past
with great success and with entire satisaction-they
have few if any superiors. 1t is seldom that such
opportunity is afforded and we do not doubt but what
the people will show their appreciation Of their SER
vices
They are meeting with great success at Keene--
having over a hundred scholars, MS we see by the
Keene Rep,dGcaa.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-14
LATEST Nrws.-Thc argus of last week brags

LATEST NEws-lThe argus of last week br"gs Of
his enterprise follows;
"The argus gave tile result Of the Peace Conference
at Washington last week, and we presume our coteI-
porarie, in this county, and in Remington and Orange
counties, will give it this week. Comment is unneces-
sary'
We will supply the comment The same number
OF the Argus contained the substance Of paragraph
that was published in THE PHGNfS eight months since,
as follows;
"George Hall. Of New York son Of the late Gardner
G. Hall, has purchased lands Of George II. CLARK. at
the south end Of the village Of Brnttleboro, and in
tends erecting comolous residence thereon during
| the coming season.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-05-24

lfOr the Pest
Is the United States Israel Restoredl

!. Israd left Egypt for religion; so. our father.
left Europe Spiritual Egypt for religion.
2. Israel was pursued by the oppresser, and be
was vanquished; and the United States.
3. Israel crossed sea 10 get rid OF bondage;
60, the United States.
!. When Pharaoh was defeated thoro was great
joy aud gladness; So. when GEORGE 1 was van
pushed there were boniires, iiluminaliens ana
thankssivings.
5. The number Of the Hebrews was about three
millions; the number in the colonies was about
three millions.
6. There were thirteen tribes in Israel Joseph
having two, Ephraim and Menassuh;) So, there
were thirteen colonies.
7. The Hebrew Constitution was submitted to
the tribes for ratification; the American Consiiu-
ti1n was submitted to the colonies for ratification.
s. The Hebrew Constitution Is founded upon
the law Of God so, the American.
9. Political officers in Israel we're elected by the
people; So, in the United States.
TO- Israel recognized the institution Of IIamitic
bondage: so, the United States.
H. They avowed allegiance to none bnt God I;
So the United States.
~ There were fifteen rulers in Israel tbcgn-
ing with Moses) before the revolt Of the ten tribes;
and strange to tell. there have been fifteen rulers
presidents and Vice Presidents) before the di-
vision under Buchanan.
"Rehoboam gathered one hundred and eighty
thousand chosen men to bring the kingdom back
hut the word of God came To Shemaiab, saying
Ye shall not go up nor fight against your brctb-
rem, the children Of Israel: rviurn every man TO
his own house; far his thing is from nc. They
hearkened, therefore, to the word of The Lord and
returned"
If any one desires to sec this subject discussed
in a lucid manner, he do so by procuring
work entitled 'Armageddon, . from the Publishing
House. Nashville, Tenn. ii.