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The Opening of the Mississippi.
VERMONT ITEMS.

The new Congre aiona Church at 81. AL
bans, the construction OF which was commenced
in the spring of 1860, has just been completed.
II IS one OF the best and hansomely constructed
churches in New England, and its cost. exclu-
sive of land, organ and bell, was near S22, 900.
The architect was Tros. Sioway Of Boston. and
he has performed his part If the work in the
most satisfactory manner. The san may be
said of all other artists and work men employed
and the result is, ST. Alpans hasa most splen-
did and magnificent Congregational Church.
The landing of the Pilgrims was celebrated at
Middlebury, on the Odd in patriotic manner.
Rev Jonathan Clement Of Woodstock delivered
an eloquent Grafton in the evening. after which
the ladies held a social party at which tempt
ing viands were discussed, toasts offered songs
sung, &C.
The New York Tribune notices the with
drawal of Frank F. Hnlbrook eldest son of Gov.
l1olbrook, from the position of Hospital Agent,
under the auspices of the New England Relief
Association in that city, which he has filed for
the past five months, and remarks: "Mr. IIol-
brook has been a most faithful and indus trious
agent, visiting, in all states OF the weather. the
sick and wounded soldiers in the hospitals in
this city and vicinity record OF their
names ascertaining their wishes relieving
their wants and as far as possible, alleviating
their sufferings. Not less than 5000 men have
been under lis watchful and tender care, and
they will ever hold his name in grateful re-
membrance. 1t will be difficult to find a man
to fill his place, for he was truly friend to the
sick and wounded and distressed soldier
There are now about 5000 invalid soldiers in
our hospital. In the course OF the present week
this number will doubtlt SIS he greatly increased,
and The services of such an efficient agent as
Mr. Holbrook were never more needed than at
the present time, Tor the kind labor he per-
formed for the sick must be done coniinuousl y,
faithfully, and not spasmodcally."
The Vermont Conference OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church, for 1863 will meet April 10th
at st. Albans, Bishop Simpson presiding.
An Irish woman, aged 80 or 40 years Of age,
by the name of Catherine Essler, was found
dead in her house. on the turnpike road" in
the eastern part OF Rutland, on Thursday morn
ing.
In list of recent deaths in Hospital at Wash
ington, we notice the names of o. Shepard Co.
A, 9th Vermont, A. Hopron Co. b, 4th VT. and
A. A. Egerton, OF I'd Vermont Sharpshooters.
The Woodstock Bank will commence the is
sue of fractional bills on the 9TH day Of Janu.
AIRY.
Counterfeit bills on the Orange County Bank
at Chelsea, were put in circulation in Boston OF
} Saturday the Goth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1863-01-01
SUMMARY OF NEWS.

The Pirate Alabama has captured the Ariel,
one of our California steamers, oil its voyage
out. Fortunately there was not great deal of
treasure on board but it is high time that YES
sci and all on board were sunk in the depths of
the Ocean.
Gen. Banks has arrived at New Orleans,
taken command Of the Department of the Gulf,
with Texas added, has issued grand procla-
nation and commenced active operations has
already occupied Baton Rouge and is pushing
his way up the Mississippi probably to cooper
ate with our forces moving down stream. We
expect good deal from the energy, sound
judgment, and high moral purposes of this
Commander.
The army of the Potomac is "quiet,' whether
they are to advance or retreat or 60 into winter
quarters is all unknown to us and we make no
predictions. When they have done something
we will speak of it. Gen. Foster after sue
cessfu movement to Goldsboro, having taken
Kingston, and beaten the rebels in several warm
encounters, has Withdrawn to Newbern. Why
he was not supported by reinforcements so as
TO hold what he had gained Gen. Halleck must
inform the public. We cannot.
The thrty-eight indians that were condemned
o be hanged in Minnesota. were executed q,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1863-01-01

Manhopa, Dec. 26lh The gallows was so con.
structed that all fell at the same time. Will
the President "do so and more" TO the leader 5
of the rebel crew when they shall foil into Lis
powerP
Congress has adjourned through the "holy
days" So for few days they will Ito no mis-
chief officially, il they do no good to the coun-
try. Query Is it right in this perilous crisis
of our country for our Senators and Represen-
tulives to neglect public duty for private enjoy
mentp
There are, we believe, eight Regiments of
negroes already organized and under military
discipline. Where they have had work or fight
ing TO do they have given a good account of
themselves. We hope the number of such
regiments will soon be ten times as large. We
never could see why the lives of our white men
should be held cheaper than those of the blacks,
and they sacrificed by thousands while these
are looking on. Quartermaster Christian Of
Kansas few days ago, sold nine hundred head
of contraband stock, taken by the 18th Regt.
Kansas Volunteers from Bates Co. Missouri.
The nine hundred head consisted oil two hun
bred horses, three hundred cattle and four hun.
dred sheep, which brought between nine and
ten thousand dollars. The Col. of the 10Th has
been arrested for taking the stock and has been
sent TO St. Louis for trial by court martial.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1863-01-01

r. II. EDDY, ESQ, BosToN, SOLICITOR OF
PATENTs.-There are few instances of more dis
tinguished success in this country. than has at
tended the efforts of Mr.. Eddy, in this very diff
icult and complex department of business and
we take great pleasure in recording the fact,
that, as Patent attorney, he stands preeminent.
The essential qualities required are strict nteg-
rity and honor, strong powers of analysis, and
quick perception, familiar acquaintance with Pa
tent Law and Patents. All these qualities we
know Mr.. Ed " TO possess to a remarkable de-
gree. For more than twenty years he has de-
voted his entire time and energies to perfect
himself in this department, and there is no man
equally competent to give advice to inventors,
touching the validity of claims and the patent
ability ofinventons. In prosecuting claims de-
MED upon imperfectly prepared specifications,
he has been particularly successful, large part
Of his practice being appeals in eases where pa
tents have been refused two and three times in
consequence of inexperience and incompetency
in preparing papers. We confidently recon-
mend Mr.. Eddy to all who are in want of any
information on the subject, and can sssure them
that implicit reliance may be placed in any state
ment he may make. We take pleasure in di-
recling the attention of our readers to the ad'
vertisement of Mr.. Eddy in to-day's paper.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1863-01-01
OUR AR.Hy CORRESP ONDENCE.
BRAsHEAR CRY, Dec. 18th, Is

BRAsHEAR CRY, Dec. 18th, 1862.
EDITOR PHGNIX: Changes have taken place
since last wrote you. of uncommon interest to
the Sth Regiment. We have always been an
advance guard in the Division, and such we
still remain. Soon after coming to New Or
leans we were stationed at the most exposed
points of the Opelousas Railroad, open to am
buscades and to attacks by empowering num-
hers. Pushing forward TO cooperate with
forces from the river on the one hand and from
the bay on the other--track was laid, culverts
built, bridges over deep, wide Bayous. rapidly
and firmly constructed, till this position, the
foremost one yet held by any regiment, has
been attained and is now held by the Sth. We
are now so miles west Of New Orleans, at the
end of The Railroad, on TIE bank of deep
strait of salt water three quarters of a mile
wide-a fine healthy position, with three gun
boats lying near us, and being thirty miles on
from Gen. Weitzel's camp at Thibadaux. The
regiment is in fine health and spirits, not
ashamed 10 reflect on the work il has done and
pleased with the place it has gained.
We were. of course, much nstonshed as
every body else at Gen. Buffers displacement by
Gen. Banks. l am convinced that the Presi-
dent has done wise thing in a wise way. The
department will gain in stability and the quiet
power which commands confidence and respect
Things will be done in less hasty, impulsive
prttentous way; and the moral influence from
Head Quarters will be improved. l do moi
care to give you facts which would sound like
gossip-but am sure no man of your reader,
could go in and out hear what was said, Sc,
what was done, and observe the tone of life ant
official intercourse, here during this last season
and not rejoice in change.
Our paroled prisoners are still at Ship Is
land, to our very great regret. They returned
from their imprisonment of two months, worn
emaciated, exhausted TO the last degree in bod,
and mind, and were in week after perempto
rily sent without reason given or accusation
made, in spite of remonstranoe and respectful
representation of the extreme circumstances Il
a spot-in Gen. Buffers own words -" sanc
"Jank so deSolate That TO be placed uponH is III,
"sererest punishment we could infid on our bit
"terest enemies" These loyal soldiers will no
now long remain banished from the comfort
and conveniences they so much need Ito th
sand bank made most "desolate" by being "th
place of punishment of our biterest enemies
at This re'y tinae) Fancy, il you can, the bite
disappointment of these prisoners, worn by 81
many privations released at last, to be so treat
ed among their friends, to be separated iron
their regiment and exiled 10 this most shameful
place of Punishment When such an act, (an
ii does not stand Olone)-for which no mililar
necessity, or convenience, even, existed ceas
to appear heartless and unjust shall regret
change Of Commanders-in- Chief-but not I'll
then.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1863-01-01

A Coon RELIGIOUS PAPER.-The Congre-
gational journal. published for forty. four years
at Concord, n. H., is suspended with the old
year, in view of the great advance in the price
of paper, and the publisher has made arrange
ments 20 supply his subscriber, for the coming
year, with the Boston "CongreyationaliSt,
which is one of the best religions papers with
which we are acquainted. Among its special
contributors are "Gail Hamilton" Rev. DR..
Bacon of New Haven, and DIR. ]. p. Thompson
of New York.
1t has an able corps of correspondents, in.
Guiding Spectator" at Washington, and Chap
lains James and Quint in the army. Its selec
ted articles furnish some of the best religious
reading to be found, and its children's depart
ment is sustained by writer's of rare excellence
1t presents, each week, a summary Of war news
not cut from other papers, but carefully con
densed, with a view of giving, in a couple o
columns, grand summary of the progress o
events. The price remains unchanged-S2 PEI
annum.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1863-01-01
From Holbrooks United States Mail.

ARMY CONSEQUENTIAL. Letters from
all soldiers in the Amy, below the rank of
commissioned officer, may be sent through the
mails without endorsed Soldiers
letter" by field or staff officer (or, at detached
ports, by the surgeon or chaplain) OF the regi-
ment from which they are sent. The same reg
ulation applies TO the navy and marine corps,
the letter to be endorsed "Sailors letter." BY
an officer In no case are the letters OF COM
missioned officers entitled to the privilege
The postage due on such ''soldiers' letters" is
to b e collected at the office of delivery.
2. Prepaid letters for soldiers addressed to
places where their regiments have been station
ed but from which they have been removed,
NAV be forwarded 10 the new locality without
extra charge.
3. The law authorizes no exception to the
rules governing other correspondence, in favor
of soldiers letters written by them, snd sent
through the post Office, when such letters are
required to be forwarded from the place to
which originally addressed. If the necessity
for forwarding any letter, including those from
soldiers has in no way been caused by the fault
of postmaster or clerk, then additional postage
must be charged.
4. Many persons enormously suppose that
socks, mittens, ETC., intended for soldiers, may
be transmitted to them through the mail at the
rate OF cent per ounce. This is not the case
all such articles are chargeable with letter pos
tage.
1t is found that medicines, &C., in liquid form,
and in glass walls, are beirg sent to soldiers
through the mails. However DESTROYS the De-
partment may be to give the poor soldiers every
reasonable privilege in The use OF mails, the
rights of other classes Of correspondents cannot
he thus put in jeopardy, and postmasters should
refuse such articles, un.ess the walls OF bottles
are enclosed and safely packed in wooden cases,
and the packages should be made as small as
possible. The expresses should be used for all
unsafe parcels, where it is possible, instead of
the mails.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1863-01-01

CHRIsTMAs.-Approprate services were held
in the Universast church in this village on
Christmas eve, the church being tastefully
trimmed for the occasion. At the close of the
religious service presents were distributed to the
pastor, and TO the superintendent, teachers and
scholars of the sabbath-school, from two Christ
mas trees which yielded bounlifuIly. Many OF
of the gifts were beautiful and costly. The
singing was excellent; the closing anthem, es-
pecially, attracted much attention. Indeed
everything passed of pleasantly and the large
congreg alton seemed deeply interested in the
exercises of the evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1863-01-01

PAPER Stock FROM LlBERIA.-We lave just
concluded a commercial treaty with the Liberian
Republic; and the Liberians claim that they
are an enterprising people-ndeed they have
proved so much. They have now an opportu-
nifty to benefit us and themselves at the same
time. We find in a late number of the Mon
rovia Herald catalogue of articles exhibited
in the Worlds Fair which just closed at Lon
don, BY the Iiberan agents. In this list the
first six numbers are fbres, described as fol-
lows:
mo. l. Bundle Of re from the trunk of
the bamboo tree. This fibre is taken from the
external coating of the tree, aud makes the
strongest cordnge of any material known To the
aborigines they use it for moses in their
snares for taking wild animals Of the greatest
strength.
mo. 2. Bundle of fibre from the leaf of the
bamboo tee. This fibre is extensively used by
the natives for finer articles manufactured from
fbres.
mo. 8. Bundle of fibre from the palm tree
the same that produces the nut Welding the
palm oil. This fibre is taken from the leaf,
mo. 4. Bundle of pineapple fibre. This
fibre is taken from the leaf, which Yields n con-
siderable percentage. Wild pineapples cover
extensive fields r Liberia.
mo. s. Bundle of fibre from the plantain
tree.
mo. g. Bundles of African hemp Grows
Wild near the sea- snore, and may be collected
in any quantity"
Here are six kinds of vegetable fibres, all
useful and easily prepared for the paper maker
Paper is now very dear labor is abundant and
cheap in Liberia and ente assured of remu-
lucrative market for new industry, the Libe-
rians can draw on the native population back Of
them for considerable additions to their labor
ing force. Let them use their opportunity
they may make it truly golden one. There
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BOOK NOTICES.

The Atlantic Monthly for Jan. 1868 com
mences the eleventh volume of this popular and
widely circulated Magazine, which gives US arti-
ces of great excellence on a variety of topics
in Literature, Art and Politics. In Politics it
is loyal to the core in Art and Literature it
nails. 1t is polished, lively, progressive, and
sometimes profound. The January number is
particularly interesting. The admirers of Buc-
kle will peiuse with avidity the article on hin,
as Thinker, though they may not agree with
all he says, The Reply Of Harriet Beecher
Stowe TO 1.-The affectionate and christian adj
dress of many thousands of women of Grea
Britain and Ireland to their sisters the women
of the United States of America" signed b,
more than half million, and sent TO this coun
try about eight years ago, is worthy the writer
and worthy the cause she discusses. W.
should like to look into the faces of Some o
the signers of that address while they read thu
answer. The other articles are more or les
able, as the reader wi find on perusal. Tick
nor & Fields, Boslsa publishers Price 3 dol
lars per year, publishers paying postage.
MONDAY: A Life Sketch, by the autho
of "Capt. RUSSELL "Old Red House." "Clmb
ing the Mountain, '"Drunkard's Daughter" SC
Published by Henry Hoyt : Cornhill, Boston
Mass.
We have read this little Volume with mucl
interest, and cordially recommend it as suitable
Book for young persons. The story is told il
a plain and simple style, and the lesson i
teaches is of great value. To be found at Eel
toms
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CONGRESSIONAL.
Secretary Chase's Financial Scheme.
WHAT HIS NEW BILL PROPOSES.


The secretary of the treasury, in his report
to the committee of ways AMI means, thus en-
bodies his views: the first sections give au-
thority to raise S3OO,OOO,OOO for the service of
the current year, and 100000, 900 for the next
fiscal year, and to raise these sums in any of the
modes heretofore sanctioned by this Congress,
MS public exigencies will require. The notes in
clnde the issue OF per cent bonds, 1870 bonds,
7 per cent bonds, or bonds bearing less rates of
interest, and ALEC the issue of small notes, bear
ing 1868 per centinlaresl. or legal tender notes
bearing no interest The secretary in his letter
to the committee, expresses strong desire to
have limits as to modes of provisions, and the
amount to be provided in each mode defined as
precisely as possible BY Congress. The remain
INC sections authorize he formation of banking
associations TO issue notes furnished by the
United States, alike in form and secured alike
BIZ United States bonds hut payable on demand,
primarily hy issuing associations. The bill in
lis main features is the same as that introduced
Inv Representative Hooper, during the last SEES
sion. In HI, last letter, he expresses his pro-
found sense of the importance Of this measure
to the negotiations Of loans, to the collection of
internal revenue, and the security of the people
against the evils ofan enormous aud irredeem-
able paper money circulation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1863-01-01

and cambridge. This s.vers another and the
most important of the railroad connections Of
Virginia with the Southwest
The latest accounts from Louisville on Mon
day said ii was belev d that Morgan and his
guerrillas were skedaddling from Kentucky.
They had been repulsed three miles below Mum.
fordsSille. II was reported that Col. Kenlon's
brigade got in the rear Of the rebels at Lebanon
Junction on Sunday.
The Opening of the Mississippi.
The reported capture of Port Hudson on the
Mississippi is probable in itself Gen. Banks's
expedition arrived New Orleans on Sunday
evening, the 10th on Tuesday, 18th. 10000 of
his men sailed for Baton Rouge. which was
taken without difficulty, the rebels evacuating it
in haste. Port Hudson is but 20 miles alto, e
Baton Rouge, and is important only as afford
ing strong natural position Tor defence. 1t is
probable that the rebels here were surprised as
at Baton Rouge. by the rapid movements of
Gen. Banks men, in connection with Com. Far
ragut's fleet
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s,nrARy COMMISSION.

The unaer,ccd, Special Agent Of the U. s.
Sanitary comntsion, gratefully acknowledges
the following co'lrioutions for the rel'ei OF '"e
s;cL o,d !. .,odd soldiers of orr armyi
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1863-01-01

Surgeon +. II. ;'prugue, of Middlebury' late
of the l4th VI. Regiment, has been discharged
from the service without reason assigned, the
Reqister ssys.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1863-01-01

A correspondent of the New York Times
says that Surgeon N. ii. Ballou, Medical Di-
rector of Howe's Division. has Withdrawn from
the service. DIR. Ballou was formerly Surgeon
OF the I'd Vermont.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1863-01-01

The HosP1rAL.-We understand that ar
rangoments have been made TO have large
number of disabled soldiers brought soon to
the Hospital in this village.
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The following letter which has been sent US
from Kansas was written Ly soldier who has
served for a long time in the first Kansas Reg
iment and is now with Gen. Grant. He has
had hard time in the service, was three times
wounded at the memorable battle of Wilson'S
Creek, and with his Regiment has again and
again marched through Missouri, and is now
far in towards the heart of the enemys country
1t gives pretty good idea how our boys ac-
tually fare in the army of Tennessee, and what
devastation follows in the track Of an army.
Camp of the Kansas First
Near ABBIEvILLE, Miss, Dec. 6, 1862.
In the midst Of discomforts, take my pen
to write a few lines, to let you know that am
still able to stand the hardships and privations
of this expedition though a good deal worn
down.
Last week Friday we started on march and
arrived at Abbieville on Tuesday. We got to
within eight or nine miles of the rallahatche on
Saturday and on Sunday made a reconnaissance
to within mile and half of the rebel works
and had a skirm,sh with the enemy. We adj
vanced with body of cavalry and two cannon
and there was cannonading at long range
The shells passed close over our heads, causing
the men to dodge and crouch down, but nobody
was hurt. You will learn by the papers abou
the skirmish and the retreat of the enemy bet
ter than could tell it, SO will not enter into
details.
Since We have been on this march the wealth
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Army Paymasters.

Seventy-three additional poymosters have
been recently appointed in the army. By di-
recIion of President Lincoln u other paymas-
tiers are mustered out OF service fer the follow
ing reasons First. for making short pay
menls, evadng full settlements OF just dues, and
causing discomfort and characterization. Sec
ond, for beirg inaccurate and Incorporate.
Third, for want of energy and efficiency, and
feeble health.