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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

A BooTLEss EFFoRT.-Edward Everett, Rob-
ert G. Winthrop, and several other political fos-
sis more than ten years dead. have gone on to
Washington to present petition for compro-
mise! They called on the President and sent
their cards to the Massachusetts, delegation
They no more represent the sentiment of Massa-
chusetts than do so many of Brigham Young's
old women.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

The CENSUS We again remind the several school
district clerks of this town, who to commence
the enumeration of school children and the births,
marriages and deaths last year, 90 the importance
Of taking complete census of all the inhabitants Of
the town. There are good for believing that
the census taken by the United States Marshall last
season, was very imperfect, and that the number of
inhabitants in this town as returned by him is much
below tho actual number If the district clerks will
attend to this they will confer great favor upon ma-
ny citizens
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

A Costly PRosEcUTIoN.-It is stated that
the expenses of detection, trial and conviction
of the Adams Express robbers, exceeded $780,
600. All the property of the convicted parties
has been attached on civil suit. The way in
which the criminals were ferreted out and
brought to justice is fully described in an inter-
esting article on the first page of THE PHOENIX.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

BosToN is fast emuating New York, under
her new city government. The Massachusetts,
morning at the fremont Temple, but in the af-
ternoon it was broken up by the order of the
Mayor! So much for free speech under Mayor
Wightman's rule.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

TIMOTHY o. HOWE of Green Bay has been
for six years from the 4th of March, to succeed
c. Durkee the present incumbent. Mr.. Howe
is an ex-judge of the circuit court and a conser-
vatve Republican. Heis native of Readfeld.
Mr. morrill,, the successor of Senator Hamlin.
Cad. c. Washburne and Gov Randall were his
competitors in caucus.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

Stevens, Chairman, and Fred. A. Aiken, former
" of this State. Clerk, find themselves in debt
$4,000, notwithstanding the phlebotomy prac-
ticed upon government officials. A circular has
been sent over the country under the frank of
the chairman, begging "a triae from each" of
the faithful to tighten the burden. There is now
last chance for these Breckenridge fellows to
show their "loye of principle"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

DIVISION OF OUR FLAG.-In the event of
the dissolution OF The Union the most natural
and proper adjustment of the national flag,
would be to divide it The North to take the
stars and the South to take the stripes! That
would be equitable and very appropriate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

CoNGREssIoNAL.-Th admission of Kansas
into the Union is the only business that has
been protected in Congress during the past
week. -...a..
Strong Union speeches have been made in
the House by Clemens (dem.) of Virginia, Nell
son and Etheridge Of Tennessee, Gilmer of
North Carolina and Harris of Maryland (amer-
cans.) They all took the strongest ground
against secession, and were particularly severe
upon the course pursued by the leaders of the
movement. If all-the members of the border
states were as willing as these men to do what
is just there would be no difficulty in effecting
with them. We would gladly give their speech
es entire if we had available space.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

The Lawrence Water Cure in this village has re-
Gently changed hands. The Davisons, nominal pro-
prieors, have exchanged the establishment according
to report, with New York gentleman for property in
that city, 1t has been heretofore Improbable con-
for all who have had anything to do with it, but
we hope the time is coming when its management
will be profitable and pleasant to all interested.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

SLAVE PROPERTY IN THE TERRITORIES
We commend to the careful consideration of our
readers the opinion advanced by Daniel Web
ster, in the Senate in 1915, in relation to the
pretentious claim then just being put forth by
the slave power; also to the views expressed
by Senator Douglas on the same subject, in
1850. They are reproduced on the first page
of to.days paper.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

IRRIrATED--A short time since we made a
very distant allusion to "hotter climate" than
South Carolina in connection with the argus,
whereat that irrascible and irrepressible Journ-
al is greatly irrate and threatens to call names
or makeup faces. Now we had no intention
of offending our neighbor. We certainly
thought that if any demand was to be made for
apology it would come from the other party.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

to two cents per pound on Louisiana sugar. To
afford this protection the country has paid 49,
1000 per annum. This measure, with the
passage of Mr.. Collamer's bill authorizing the
president to vacate seeding ports of entry, and
Mr.. Colfax's bill to suspend postal service in
states where federal laws are resisted, will do
more than anything else to lead the South to
calculate the value of the Union.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

REV. WIN. r. ALeER.-The winters course Of lee
lures suffered no diminution in quality at the hands
of this gentleman, in his graceful presentation of
subject which at glance seemed so far removed from
our every day concerns. That the History Of Knight
hood should continue the in Its martial appoint
ments, as in the age which demanded its first estab
lshment, not insisted upon by the lecturer; but
by obvious analogy 1t shown that its essence re-
mains, without alloy in the breasts of those who will
go forth among their fellows and with accoutrements
of but moral excellence, act boldly for the
of humanity. An expansion of views in the last re-
gard, may be predicted of all who listened to the dis
cussion Of this theme. The speakers confoundng Of
genders, in alluding to the "Recordng Angel" and
This disclosures" was little unfortunate in this To-
cality, when we have been instructed in models of
both and marble, to regard this exalted person.
age us Of the gentler sex.
Since this lecture, which fuhls the course as an
nounced, n member of the commttee--one of the
"orignal thrteen''-has exhibited 10 US his wallet,
and, apparently, the elephant has had his feet it
(all four)
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

WIN. DUNDAs, the md Assistant Postmaster
General since 1882, died at Washington on
Thursday, aged 6S years. He was native of
Virginia, and been connected with the general
post office department more than thirty years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

SECESSION OF Observation-Disclosures, the
sugar state, followed the example of the cotton
states, on Saturday, in seeding from the Union
and setting up for herself. She had previously
paved the way by stealing all the government
property she could lay hands on. We think
her planters will find secession an uphill bust
ness. Congress will Immediately repeal the du-
ties on sugar, thus cutting off a premium equal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

A Coon ExAMPLE-The personal liberty
bill of Rhode Island was repealed, last week,
by large majorities in both branches of the leg
isature. This action is wise and patriotic 1t
places the State right on the record, and enables
her representatives to stand up with clean hands
in demanding that other States shall obey the
Constitution and laws of the country. We
hope that all similar enactments in the other
Northern States will share the same fate. Ii
is always right and always polite to "back
down" from an untenable position wrongfully
assumed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

JAMAIcA.-Thc Hutchinson Family gave concert
at Jamaica the evening of the 23d inst to
ded house, and all went away satisfied with their in
vestment. Little Freddy was voted trump"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

"The Vermont School Journal is printed in this viii
lage NJ Capen's for Messrs. A. Z. Leavenworth and
Hiram circuit its editors and publishers. 1t is well
filled with original and selected matter of permanent
value TO teachers and all interested in education.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

Col. Delafeld has been restored TO the super
intendency at West Point, from which he was
removed by Mr. Floyd last summer to make
place for brother-in.aw of traitor Sldell.-
The Hon. Plaquemine John is at a discount with
the present Secretary Of War.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

AN EXCELLENT NoMINATroN.-As we suspected
last week (but had sufficient veriRcation of our
suspicicns,) the candidate for Senator in the Eight
Senatorial District, New Hampshire is none other than
valued FRIEND JOIN J. ALLEN, Jr, of Fitzwilliam
With all due Difference to the other men named in
that connection, some of whom we know very WE'LL
hesitate not to affirm that no better selection could
have possible been made. Mr. Allen is able upright
and conscientious, fearless in the discharge of what
he believes to be duty, and clear and discriminating
in his judgment of men and measures. He has con-
derable experience legislator, having served his
town several years in the House of Representatives,
and we predict for him nm honorable and influential
position in the clipper House." His associates will
find him modest, coreous, able and thoroughly relia-
bic. Of course he will be elected.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31
VERMONT MILITIA,

We are requested to call the attention of
Town Clerks of the several towns in the State,
tia according to law, to the order of the Gov
ernor and COMMANDMENT Chief to Adj't and
Insp'r General Baxter, which will be found be-
low:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

DETENTION OF TRAINs.-There was no passenger
train from Boston TO Brattleboro Thursday of last
week, and consequently none from this place to Bos-
ton Friday morning. No freight train came through
from Boston to this place last week. The snow is
piled up each side of the track high that the drifts
and has, in many places, to be shoveled out
before train can pass. Take it all in all last week
of the worst ever experienced by New Eng
land railroad managers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

WHEAT GROWING IN DovER.-Thcre is more wheat
raised in of the hill towns in this county than
most of our people are aware of. In the 9th school
district in Dover there but fifteen farmers, yet
these fifteen farmers, raised last year $40 bushels of
wheat-an average of SO bushels each. 1t was all
spring wheat and it escaped the weevi or nudge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

GOLDEN WEDDING.-Mr Harris Stratton and
wife of Mortified Ms, celebrated their golden we'd
ding on the 23i of January. Five of their seven
viving children were present and large circle Of
their kindred united with them in making the occasion
pleasant and eventful
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

JACKsoNvILLE.--A Cornet Band has been organ
lied at Jacksonville, and it is making rapid progress
under the lead Of Gustavus Foster, young man Of
musical talent Through his instructions and the
persevering efforts of its MEMBERS this baud promises
to be one of the best in the county.
The Church Music of the village under the lead Of
T. L. Warren cannot be easily exceled anywhere.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

A cattle train on the Rutland railroad broke
through covered bridge, eight miles above Bel
lows Falls, on Monday night oflast week. Five
cars fell into the frozen stream three cattle
and about fifty sheep were killed; two men
who were on these cars escaped without seri-
Gus injury.
The Bennington Banner has been informed
that the Rev. Moses Spencer late pastor of the
NJ. Z. Church in that place but now of Pawlet,
has quite recently lost all his children-fve--
by diphthera. A sad fatality.
Hon. Samuel H. Blackmer. County Clerk of
Bennington county, and Judge of Probate died
last week Monday morning, at Bennington
Center. He was Frustrated by an apoplectic
stroke on Friday last, and had since been in an
exceedingly helpless condition. Mr. Blackmer~
was well known throughout Southern Vermont,
and had hosts of friends.
A tipler named Oliver c. Burr of Stamford,
aged IS years, was found frozen to death a few
rods out OF the highway, on the 2ls He had
bought some North Adams liquor, and an Irish
man was mean enough to steal his jug with
what the dead man had left init
The dwelling house ofsHomer o. Merchant
of Pownal=wasF destroyed by fire originating
from a stoye-pipe, on the 18th. Very little fur
niture and clothing was saved.
Rev d. S. Frost, the clergyman at West
Fairlee, is well cared for by his people. With
in two months they gavehim SIP il donations,
showing commendable liberality.
At Stowe, Vermont, there are five factories,
in which starch is made from potatoes. Each
consumes about 10000 bushels per annum, and
eight pounds of starch is the yield of each
bushe
DIR. w. c. Atwell, of Eden, fell from the
scatfuld of his barn on the 10Th inst, hurting
| him severely He is Il years old, the Neics-
dealer says, and has never before been confined
to the house by any physical ailment. He has
drawn over go cords of wood to his door this
winter, driving two yokes of oxen, and regrets
very much that, on account of this accident he
must leave two loads in the woods. Some of
our readers will remember him as the Rep
resentative from Eden in the legislatures of
1858 and 1859.
The inhabitants of Cambridge, VT, sympa-
thizing with the distressed, have sent to the
sufferers in Kansas $4,000
John II. Kellam, of Irasburg, has been ap-
pointed State Inspector of Hops, by Gov Fair
banks, vice NJ. Mansfield resigned.
Bradley b. Smaey Esq, of burlington,
son of Judge Smalley, has been appointed Clerk
of the U. s. Court for the District of Vermont,
in place of W. IL. Hoyt ESQ.,, who has resigned.
Wallace Sessions of Middlebury broke his
leg while driving down the mountain with n
load Of wood, last Saturday night and the
temperature being % deg. below zero, he near
ly froze to death before he could make anybody
hear his cries for help,
The fairs of the Connecticut Rive Valley Ag-
ricultural and Industrial Association, for the
next three years, have been located at White
River Junction.
]. b. Hoyt of California, and an extensive
sheep breeder, has recently purchased in Ad-
r olson county % Spanish merino sheep, some Of
them costing him as high as $3.50.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31
STATE OF VERMONT.

Rutland Jan. 22d, 1861.
Pursuant to the above order, l have issued
notices to the aforesaid Town Clerks and Lis
tiers, who are required to forward returns of the
enrolled militia for their respective towns forth
with to this office. ii. HENRY BANTER,
.AdTt &c ASp'r General.
The following General Order No. 10" has
been issued to the Uniformed Militia of the
State.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

WARNING TO TmEvEs.-The Dernardston Thief
Detecting Society, have chosen the following officers
for the ensuing years Nelson Burrows, President; D.
W. Temple, Vice President S. J. Lyons Secretary;
L. B. Wright, Collectors Almon Newcomb, Treasurer;
John +. Hale, p. C. Alexander, p NJ. Slate, Drec-
tors; Imla X. Brown, ?. NJ. Slate, S. J. Lyons, H. o.
Root, L. b. Wright and Eli C. Fox, Pursuers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31
STATE OF VERMONT.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, I
St. JOhnShnrX. Ian. 01. 1861.

5V' ; JUTT' J
To II. Henry Barter, Adiutam and Inspector
General:
SIR Having been informed that in many
towns in this State the proper officers have neg
lected to make returns of the enrolled militia,
as is provided in the second section of the act
of 1914, entitled ian act in relation to the mil
itia," see compiled statutes, page 600, | have
deemed it proper to call your attention to this
subject, in view of the Importance of holding
the military arm Of the State in readiness to
respond to any requisition of the President OF
the United States for aid in suppressing rebell-
ion and executing the laws of the General Gov
eminent.
You are, therefore, directed to issue notices
to the several Town Clerks of the aforesaid de-
linquent towns, and to require an immediate
compliance with the provisions of the statute
ERASTUS FAIpRA<Es
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

The "Brduleboro Times" is the name of q small
Sheet published by George Z. Selleck, volume num-
Der of which has just made its appearance. 1t is
to appear monthly, with selected matter local news,
and village advertising 1t is tastefuy got up, neat
y printed and makes very creditable appearance
Terms % cents per year
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

MORE WARNING.-Wm. p q. Huntoon Of Orange,
Ms, is in Jail in Greenfield for stealing $40 $50
worth Of stock from the blacksmith shop Of Giles W.
Barney of Winchester, n. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

"PAss AROUND THE SAUCER."-The Breck-
inridge democratic executive committee, Isaac l.,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-31

We requested "modestly' to state that there was
q copartnership formed between II. D. Smith and
James Fisk, Jr., in the silk and shawl trade, with CO.
partnership has been broken up since last issue.
North adams Transcript.
We shall anxiousy await the next bulletin for n
contradiction of this important intelligence.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-08-23
mVraii OF Ezistorv.n
BY T. NJ. MERRIMAN, JOHNSON. VI


BY 7. NJ. MERRIMAN, JOHNSON. VT.
NEW work, on the all-important subject Of
n The worlds affairs in ages past.
The Trail" as the title, suggests, aims at
presenting the great leading facts IN the
history OF RELIGION AND EMPIRE IN PARALLEL.
In each volume is inserted an Historical Dia-
gram, on which the great changes in the history
of Religion, and the rise and fail OF empires are
represented, as on an outline map. BY this
means, the chronology of the past subject so
difficult to master is made as easy as the latitude
and longitude of Vermont BY the "Iraii, ;"
HISTORY Is MADE EASY.
The - Historical Diagram and Digest" by the
same author is a map of history about the size
of the county maps and is designed for oihces
studies, families and common schools
The Diagram is the same as in the Trail, Inc
Digest is compact arrangement OF the names
of the leading characters in church and State,
the dates when they lived, and an epitome OF each
ones life. A work of the greatest possible use
for reference, and for introducing the study OF
history into common schools.
Agents wanted for both works throughout New
England. The Trail of History to be had of D..
A. Fuller, of Burlington, VT, and Of the author,
johnson, Vt. 7. M. MERRIMAN.
johnson, December 25, 1860. 5y
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-08-23

TUsCUMBIA, Ala, Nov. IL, 1850
Simple justice to you compels me to say that
your family knitting machine is all you claim for
it. / have knit hundreds of pairs of socks and
stockings, from the very heavy yarn for the field
hand down to the infants stocking, and have
never broke the first needle. 1t has never been
out of repair, and never drops stitches. In truth
as time-saving and comfortgiving machine,
regard 1t without a rival, ANN MESSENGER
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-08-23

NOWING & Co.'S improved pitcher-spout
y pumps and lead pipe, for sale by
lyl II. s. PAGE.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-08-23
From the Cheshire Republican.


New Article for Bed.
We had an opportunity the other day of exam
lining model of the new Spring Bed recently
invented by Mr. Thomas Tolman, of titchburgh,
Mass, and which is so highly recommended by
those who have used it in Lowell, Nashua,
Fitchburgh, etc. 1t looks like first rate thing.
1t is made somewhat on the principle of a pair of
beows-air tight at the bottom with the excep-
ton of holes with " cappers'' over them to
admit the air when the pressure is taken from the
top of the bed. When the pressure is again made
upon the top, by movement of persons sleeping,
the clappers' close, and the air is forced out
through the upper part or stulling'' of the bed,
which is porous, thus continually ventilating it
and keeping it free from all impurities The
upholstry is set upon spiral springs, braced so
perfectly as to render it impossible for them to
slip out of place and the filing is made of either
hair, moss, or prepared husks. as any one may
desire. II is certainly a very perfect bed and its
invention reflects much credit upon the ingenuity
of Mr.. Tolman.
We are also gratiied to refer to few of those
who have used these beds in st. Adams and vi.
cinity, viz -
c. Fl. BULLARD, ESQ, Swanton
ton.
A. D. SMITH. Esq. ,Swanton
c. l.. RURLEE, IIighgate.
A. NJ. CLARK, st. Adams
JAMES SAKE, st. Adams.
HIRAM BELLOWS, Esq, st. Adams.
10 These beds are now manufactured and sold
by H. W. ROBINSON,
ID Johnson, Vt.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-08-23
WOHRHSVTLEE
G A r RAGE SHOP.
j. w. Daniels

TAKES this method to inform the public that
l he Is making first rate article of Carriages
and Sleighs, and that he keeps constantly on hand
an assortment from which
THE MOST FAS7TDIOU.S
can select that will give them entire satisfac-
ton.
If you want good sleigh, that will last great
deal longer than you want it to, and one that
will not only do to use but to lend to your neigh
bor
Just give him a call
ALI work warranted. l.
Repairing done promptly.
Morrsvile Jan. Is 1861
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-08-23
THE POETRY OF POLITICS.

The witty ExCandidate Of the Democratic
Party OF Vermont for the Office of Governor, thus
addresses his successor in the forlorn hope. Mr..
Dillingham;. however, has since declined the NOM
lnation:
esd -7 TO HON. PAUL DILLINGHAM;,
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR.
DEARPAuL I'm extremely delighted at learning.
The recent Convention has proved so discerning.
And given your servant an honor indeed
At least successor who OUGHT to q succeed"
A Patriot, orator, gentleman strong
In unfolding the right and resisting the wrong
And here let me add, while I'm thinking upon t
The best looking man in the State Of Vermont !!
o eloquent Paul !-vENERABILE NoMEN
The name in itself, is an excellent omen:
IL they don't put you into the Governors chair,
The people viii make, am free to declare,
A blunder THIS year which will quite have sur
passed,
similar one they committed the LAST
Albany, N. Y, July 26, 1861. ]. g. s.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-08-23
Stoves.

OF THE most desirable styles, at the manutac
" turer's usual wboles ale prices, with The leigh
added, for sale by the load, by II. S. PAGE.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-08-23
Wanted.

~ TX young men, of honest, temperate, and in,
- dustrious habits, to peddls Yankee Notions,
plain and Japanned tin, glass, and wooden ware.
None without the above qualifications need apply.
Hyde Park, Nov. 80, 1860. H. S. PAGE
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-08-23

"a The Rouscs Point Citizen says,
that active work is to be commenced on
Fort Montgomery OF that place at onoa
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-08-23
[ S HOP!

Y HE subscriber continues to work tin, copper,
L brass and iron, at Hyde PARK Street.
h. S. PAGE.