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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

CONNECTICUT EIEcTIoN.-The results of the
ele,tion in Connecticut on Monday are but i'm
perfectly reported, yet it appears certain that
the Republican State ticket is elected by about
1000 majority; that the Senate will contain IL
Republicans and nine democrats and that the
House will be Republican by large majority.
The democrats gain two members of Congress.
Dwight LOOMS, Republican, is reelected in the
LIST district by about l40 majority; James f..
English, democrat is elected in the 2nd district
over Woodruff by 1000 majority; Alfred A.
Blrnham, Republican, is reelected in the Sd
district by 1000 majority; and George C. Wood
ruff, democrat, is elected over o. S. Ferry in
the 18th district by 200 majority. In the cities
and large manufacturing villages an artful use
was made of the cry of "hard times" but the
rural districts, always reliable were enough for
the emergency.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

Fortunately there are no considerations touch
ing "the balance of power necessary to be
regarded in this connection. The fewer dis
tricts we have the less chance is there for our
opponents to succeed. 1t is not possible even
by the most approved system Of "gerymonder
iag' to give them chance. The most notu-
raj and therefore the most probable division
will be made by the not altogether imaginary
line which now politically divides the State in
to the EAST side" and the "West side"' In
such an event the counties of Windham, Wind
sor, Orange, Caledonia, Essex, Orleans and
Washington, will form one district, and those
of Bennington, Rutland, Addison, Chttenden,
Franklin, Lamoile and Grand Isle, the other
Such division would also render the dilIercnt
portions of the same district more accessible to
each other that any other that could be named.
White River Junction and Burlington would
most naturally be their respective capitals.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

Writes a small postmaster who begins to
feel peculiar sensitiveness about the neck
and who Involuntary cringes every time that
he sees an axe, Il voted fornether Dugless nor
Linken. | take no responserbilite for the trub-
bles Of the our |, whose CRATE eternal ances-
tors fit and bled and dide at the battle of
Brande Wine, I'm prowd to sa it, voted the
grand nashunal dimercratic ticket OF BEVERAGE
and Ldyin."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

What about Fort Sumpter? Nothing but
rumors, one day that orders have gone forth for
its evacuation, and the next day that it is to be
reinforced. We are of the opinion that it will
be shortly evacuated, and that the policy of the
administration, made necessity by the cond-
ton in which the government of the country
passed into It's hands, will lead to similar dis
position of Fort Pickcns. As soon as the most
important offices are filled we shall look for
some palpable indications of The policy to he
pursued. Until then our readers must follow
our example and possess their souls in patience
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

y BIZ or "SCmMAGE"-Patick and Tim Shea,
couple of brotheriy specimens of could Ireand's,
population assaulted another Of the same race. one
James Birmingham, in this village on Tuesday last.
Knocking him down and otherwise maltreating him 10
pay off m old grudge. For this ungentlemaulv adj
justment of outstanding difficulties they were arrested,
brought before Judge yler tried convicted and sem
fenced to pay-Pat SO and costs and Tim 81 aud
costs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

RATIFIEp.-All the States comprised in the
Southern Confederacy, with the exception of
South Carolina, have adopted the Constitution
prepared at Montgomery. 1t so happens that
in not one Of these States have the people been
consulted in any one OF the various steps talk
en- to bring about this result. However, the
people of this confederacy are no worse off in
this respect than those Of Mexico. The two
Dictatorships are much alike.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

DIsrmcr ATTORNEY George Howe, Esq. Of this
village has been appointed by the President as United
States Attorney for the District OF Vermont and the
pointment was confirmed by the Senate on Wednes
day Of last week. The income Of the office is 5000
per annum and the fees the latter Of course depend-
ing upon the amount of business which is chiefly con-
fined to violations of revenue, pension, patent, and
post-oilee laws. Mr. Howe is young man and he viii!
find both labor and honor in following in the footsteps
of his predecessors the last four of whom are Daniel
Kellogg, Abel Underwood, Lucius b. Peck, and H. +.
Stoughon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

il is rumored that VIM. &. Perry, the present popu-
lar landlord of the BNttcboro House. has renewed
his lease for five years more The building is under
going repairs inside and ont which leads us to suspect
the current report is not without foundation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

DIR BLAcKALL, editor and publisher Of Tile Water
Cure World in this village has politely furnished Ii,
with m excellent lithogrphic likeness of Prics.niz,
the IA her of the Water Cure treatment Every sub
scribcr of tic liOrM is furnished with similar copy.
Those interested in hydropathy mnd moorpathy will
find. The Water Cure IIoriia cheap and interesting
monthly nj 90 cents per annum.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

County CouRr.-1hc April term of the County
Court will commerce at Fayetteville on Tuesday of
next week. April 9th Hon. Loyal Kellogg is to be
the prcsi ing judge he having effected an exchange
with Judge Barrett. An extra session Of the Grand
Jury is to be held Mt the same time with special refer
ence to the counterieers recetly taken in Windhsm
There is no doubt that these prisoners are old aud
hardened offenders, MS they have to be kept in irons
and under strict watch to proven. an escape.-
Passing counterfeit money is seemingly but small
crime with them, although nothing more serious may
be proved against them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

MAPLE SuGAn-We are indebted to William Ward
of West Bratteboro for lot of very nice maple sugar
which was only sample selected at random from his
entire crop. 1t was pure, beautiful aud toothsome
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

NE LONDONDERRY Posi- OFFICE.-1he case Of
Stevens VS. Lyman has recently been tried before the
Hon. Daniel Kellogg as referee aud the report there
OF viii be made to the next County Court. 1t tip
pears that }. H. Stevens met the Londonderry post
master one day in July, 1859 in the road and offered
nm an unsea'cd letter containing $3.50 and directed
TO one Gibson of Alstead n. H. lie wished to have
II mailed as registered letter. As the postmaster
was going fishing he directed Mr. Stevens to go
to the post office and leave the letter with Mr. Reed
who was officiating as clerk pro tenn although he had
not been duly sworn Stevens did rs directed. A
registered letter was sent by tho Londonderry post
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

To BE ArroiNrEp.-We understand that the Hon.
B. d. Harris Of this village is likely to receive the APP
pointment Of Governor Of Utah Territory lie is
pressed for the Office by Of the prominent Cen
tiles Of Utah and those elsewhere having business in
tercsts in that Territory or in connection with the
overland route. Mr.. Harris has some acquaintance
with that people having been Secretary of Utah under
Mr. Fillmorcs administration, to the satisfaction Of all
except the Mormons. Mr. Harris possesses excellent
qualifications for that Office and we trust that the -
NOR Of his appointment will turn out a reality. II Is
barely possible that Brauleboro will after all furnish
n live "Governor."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

A ROGUE CAUGHr.-Charlcs G. Frost having missed
money from the till in his shop Mt sundry times which
money he believed to be surreptiousy taken by some
one day last week he placed counter felt five on
the Vermont Bank, privately marked, in his money
drawer. very short time afterwards this bill wa,
presented at the Windham County Bank for deposit
by one Of our shoe dealers, who took it of Michael
Manning in exchange for bills Of smaller denominn-
tons and in the belief that it genuine. The said
Michael an lrshman of about % years. was apprehen-
ded when he denied to stealing the bill in question
as the bill is Of no value the charge of larceny
could not be sustained so he was released from Gus
tody The disposition to steal and the moral effects
of the act are not at all affected by the unexpected
worthlessness of the thing stolen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

The kEENE PosT OFFIcE.-The Republicans
heene, N H., at meeting specially called designated
Albert Godfrey Of the Sentinel rs the most suitable
candidate for postmaster under the new admin.tra-
tioh' and recommended his appointment. With this
endorsement Mr. Godfrey and his friends naturally re-
garled the matter as virtually settled Under these
circumstances they naturally surprised and in
dlgnnnt when they saw an announcement on Thurs.
daw last that Thomas +. Hatch had been appointed
and confirmed. Mr. Hatch is, we are informed neph-
ew Of the Hon Thomas NJ. Edwards, the member of
Congress from that District; and his appointment e.
cited so much indignation that Mr. Edwards was hung
and burnt in efigy on Friday last by some of the ex-
asperate inhabitants of Keene.
In relation to this matter correspondent of the
Boston Herdh writing under date "Kcene, March
3Oth," SAYS
"a very large meeting was held last evening. The
people feel that they have not only been outraged but
nSultod. Resolutions passed with n perfect
shout OF approval strongly condemning the course of
our representative, ard advising the withdrawal of
dr Hatch The contest seems to be mainly between
Il itle clique Of Office holders one hand and the
great mass of the people ON the other-ucludng the
best men in town, the merchants manufacturers and
business men generally. What the result NAV be
cannot now be seen. The whole town is boiling over
with Indignation. One tLing is ceitain-som men in
town have been spotted by the people with colors
which they will hardly be able to ellacc."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

master to Alsiead and receipt therefor returned ell
dorscd "money not received" Stevens became un-
easy Mt not receiving any return from this letter and
called upon Lyman, who exhibited the receipt of the
Alseod postmaster. Circumstances seeming to point
to Lyman rs culprit in this case suit was brought
as above.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

Aside from the enlargement Of the Vermont Asy-
lum buildings, Of which we have made mention here
toiore, there k likely to be considerable building in
this village during the present season. The Hard
Times" wi undoubtedly curtiil some Of the plans
which were in anticipation, yet number of cur citizens
or tn about to become such have commenced opera
tons for the erection Of dwelling houses. - y.
Thorn has laid the foundations for Il beautiful house
on lllgh-street which is to be completed during the
present season. - l.. Todd, Of the late firm Of Halle
Todd, lliusdae, ~ H., has commenced the erection
OF Il fine house on lot sometime since purchased Of
Asher Spencer, corner Of Main and Walnut streets.
- C. A. Miles is about to remodel and greatly en-
large the "Wes Mansion" purchased BY him wear
or two since, for the convenience Of his Boarding
School 1t is delightful spot that he occupies and
when his desgnes executed it will present still
greater attractions. -- Since the close Of the Inst
season at the Wesselhoe(t Water Cure Mr.. Francis,
the proprietor thereof, has added II story t. the east
section Of the building which greatly improve, its as
poet from Main street and increases lis accommoda.
tions.
Albert Boyden has purchased the "Glen House" at
West BNttleboro, for S3OOO and on the 18th will take
charge Of it ms public house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

The Robin has made his appearance and with him
come the usual indications Of Sprng-n warm noor-
day sun, bland atmosphere somewhat surcharged
with vapor, and wet muddy dirty streets. So flr us
"our personal knowledge extends Robin commenced
his regular series of daily entertainments on Wcdnes-
day morning OF last week, since which time the shade
trees in this village vocal with song. 1t seems TO
us that the most eXuant of this bird IRE some
what toned down by oppointment-perhaps at the
sight Of the big snow-Griits yet remaining"
N D. Since the above paragraph was written we
have had Irregular, old-iashoned snow storm" OF
two days continuance, during which time from cigh-
teen to twenty inches of snow has G,len Verify,
there is no knowing what day may bring forth.
lured by two days sun our snow drops raised their
heads above ground, opened their petals introduce
tory to the exercises Of the season. But alas for their
tementy! They are now buried under nearly two
feet OF snow, and when they will again make their
appearance is more than we know, Probably some
time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

JAcKsoNvILLE-Doct L. A. Deane las sold out
his real estate, and medical practice in this village
and is to be succeeded by Doct Geo. II. Harvey of
Wilmington. Luther Gale has also sold out his Grist
Mill to Samuel Wheeler Jr, who is to take possession
Immediately. Mr.. Wheeler is an enterprising young
man, has been several years engaged in the mill near
Sadawga Springs; and his well earned reputation as
miller, entities him to the confidence Of the public
The mill has lately been repaired and fitted up with
the best Of apparatus, and grinding of every description
of grain will be done in the best possible manner.
Flour and corn-mca will be kept constantly on hand,
for sale at lowest prices. Give him n call.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04
CONNECTICUT ELECTION.

The Republicans of Connecticut on Monday
elected their entire state ticket by an increased
majority from last year. The list is as follows
Gov Buckingham being chosen for the fourth
term. while his nssncintes nrn NOW nfficers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-09-25
llz7EliIF . -" : -
I'aacllerS.

Ne have the names Of several Teachers,
applicants for schools, some Of whom we
know to rank among the first in the State.
District clerks may inquire at this office, or
write, stating wages Offered, DC. There
should be fory ard and upward step in
the quality of teachers of almost every
school in the country; two-thirds OF those
usually employed are deficient in educa-
ton, and never attended school of instrAc-
ton to learn the art Of governing schools.
There is nothing to hinder country public
schools being just as good every way, and
as thorough, interesting, successful and
popular as the Hazel Green, Taifon, Lam
6astsi and PIatteville Academies nothing
IN the way Of maki,g every country school
a splendid and attractive home-nothinc,
in the way of scholars learning twice as
much in half the usual time, and viii
many times the pleasure, nothing TO hinder
all these but the second, bird and fourth
rate teachers in market and the persistent
practice of District Officers in hiring them
for no other reason than !hat such will
teach at few dollars less per month than
those who are qualified TO render five times
The service.
In many Of the Districts, less tax will be
levied this year, and the income of school
fund Prom county and State may be less (;
let the quality Of schools be improved to
more than offset the loss in time. This
can be done by hiring superior teachers ;
Is some cases there will be more 10 pay,
but in all cases the services rendered viii
be greater in such proportion as we have
promised.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-09-25
Dubuque News Items.

Drafting for men commenced in Du-
buque on Monday Of this week, understood
also through the State.
Capt. Hayden's company Of Light Ar
tillery consisting of l4o men, 80 horses,
and six pieces Of cannon, is full and will
be ready to start into service Immediately.
The Dubuque Herald has come out ul-
ira for the war, and the editor Mahoney,
is making war speeches.
Capt. Heron Of the Governors Greys,
First Iowa Regiment, is recovering from
bis sickness and has accepted the office Of
Lieut.. Colonel in the Seventh Regiment
Dubuque is now alive for the war.
Mahoney Of the Herald has been ten
dered the position Of Colonel in an Irish
Regiment to be formed in the city, and J.
B. Dorr, former editor Of the Herald is
raising company for the twelfth Regi-
ment.
The Dubuque military force entire is tc
go down the Mississippi, probably into SER
vice in Kentucky.
We learn by our informant that Multi
gan has been reinforced by Col. Jim Lane
with 1000 men from Kansas and is pre-
pared to defy any concentrated rebel force
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-09-25

Rev. CAPT. PALMER's COMPANY, AND
OFFICERS. 49, Capt. Palmers Company,
named the GRANT County PATRIOTS, Or
gained on Friday last by electing Rey. w.
Fl. Palmer Captain BY reclamation, Ed.
D. Lowry, Esq, First Lieutenant and A..
G. Brown, IT,, Second Lieutenant-the lat
ter gentleman late Of Hazel Green and for
merly Of Jacksonville. ILL.,, College; Mr..
Brown is son of Hon. A. G. Brown, who
formerly resided at Potos and represented
his part of the county in the Legislature,
but has been for many years in California.
He enlisted in an Illinois Company for
three months and served a month longer
at Cairo, was honorably discharged and
returned to Hazel Green in view of re-en-
listing in some Wisconsin Company. 1t
Lowry is well known as the law partner in
the firm of Barber and Lowry. Tie is a
native of Rutland. Vt, and graduate of
Vermont University. Capt. Palmer is a
native of Oneida County, N. Y, was a
practicing lawyer somewhere in the north
in this State for several years previous to
his conversion, after which time be entered
the ministry as circuit preacher, in which
profession he has served for three years,
the past year in Lancaster. He is believed
to be eminently qualified to lead com
pany. The gentlemen named have been
commissioned by the Governor, and are
ready for the service. The non-commis-
stoned officers will be appointed after go
ing into camp. The priyates Of Capt. Pal
mcr's company represent most towns ofthe
county and most pursuits, miners, farmers,
mechanics, &C., and fairly average in size,
character and intelligence with any that
have left in other companies.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-09-25

KNITTING LOOM ,Beebee's machine for
knitting was CHEF attraction at the Fair.
This wonderful machine knits . pair of
stockings in twenty minutes. Every poor
woman who has family to support ought
to have one; the neighbors Of such ought
to club, make up $40, and buy one for ev-
cry poor widow that has to support fam
lily by her work. We hereby pledge a
dollar to every such club to buy knitting
machines for all poor women in the county.
The Erie sewing machine, exhibited ly
Mr.. Purman, also attracted attention. 1t
was the only sewing machine We saw on
exhibition. This machine costs but $l5s
and we have heard those who have used
the several dear machines say that the Erie
is just as good as the best. We also re-
commend the clubbing Of neighbors to buy
one of these machines for every poor Wild
ow having a family to support by her
labor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-09-25
County Superlntendent OF
Schools.

1T is hoped and generally believed that
the new arrangement, by which we are to
have County Superintendent instead of
twenty nine Town Superintendent, will
bring about a better order OF schools by in
Producing system and uniformity. Such
must be the result. unless people elect some
superanaated, dried-up pod that has hung
on past his time and generation, thinking
10 fejuginate for an age that belongs not
to him. There are men of old in the
County, capable of marching with the tide,
along in the advance guard Of the times,
but such have usually advanced to more
lucrative fields and are not to be had for
the station of County Superintendent
Some young man is wanted, one ripened
and matprdd lya thorough education at
the start, and hagipg further schooling in
the country and village schools Of expert
ence, one that has had a training in some
Normal school where's knowledge Of school
government has been acquired.
Just now we can think of several gen
tlemen possessing the education and ex
pe1ence, besides the Normal training, for
a County Superintendent; and as none Of
them haye aspired to public notice beyond
the school circle, we name them: Mr..
Gumsey, of Platteyille Academy; Mr..
Parsons, Of Tafton Collegiate Seminary
Mr.. Purman, formerly of Hazel Green In
stitute; Mr.. LOOMS, of Hazel Green. All
these gentlemen rank as the foremost
teachers Of the county. There may be
others, probably are, though not TO ex
coed two or ihree more, their equals in the
county, equals in education, training and
experience in the public shool, the acad-
envy. &c. These are practical men, not
vain, not given TO experiment or blind
work
awo Of the gentlemen named have been
democrats, but are Of the patriotic, Union
loving, war-to-the-death section of that
party. We do hope, in the forth coming
county republican convention, that the glo
rious example Of laying down arms at
home to conquer abroad will be set and
carried out, and that in selecting candi-
dates for Senator and County Superinten-
dept only the lest men will be Endorsed as
candidates, not respecting past paltyism.
The only political question at issue is, are
the candidates for the war and nothing bul
the WARE Not shade of any old party
platform exists or gap be revived nothing
but names, about which we feel as indiffer-
ent as about the man ID the moon.