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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-07-08

THE 4TH IN PUTNEY.--The glorious 4th was
ushered in at o'clock A. NJ. with the firing of
the national salutei and at an early hour the
people began TO pour into town by scores and
hundreds. At 10 o'clock A. NJ. the renowned
"lnyincibles" paraded Oh the Common, formed
in columns and marched through the principal
streets headed by the "Flambango Band" AZ
ter performing various maneuvres in the man
ual of "Shilaleighs" they adjourned until p.
Nj. AT l o'clock the vast and august body of
people was called TO order by the President Of
the day, and the crowd listened to singing by
the choir, and speeches from Rev. A. c. Ste
vens, Rev. Il. NJ. Dwight, DIR. II. ID. Holton,
and a song from Mr.. Hubbard of Saxton's Riy-
er. AT 3 O'Clock a soul-stirrng speech was de-
liyered by Hon. Peter Blowhafd, LID, which
fairly drought down the house." The dress
parade was comical in the extreme,-the re-
ports of the different companies showing that
many we're off duty. Thus closed the day.
We may add that there was large assembly,
estimated at some 1900.
At o'clock p. NJ the young men and mai
dens began TO rush FOR ii. NJ. Loyells Hall,
where Abbolrs Band was pouring forth music
both harmonious and charming. About fifty
couples joined in the dance, and all went "mer-
ry as a marriage bell" All passed off quietly
and orderly. There was also another gay party
('housh less in numbers) assembled at Stod-
dard's Hall. They, too, were enjoying "pig-
con wingi' and thus all was lively and lovely
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in Putney on the oil of July, 1864. There
was also a great rush at Darling's Saloon. A
slight sprinklng of fre-works was visible on
the Common. There wss no particular damage
done.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-07-08

HENRY c. CAREY. the American writer on
political and social science, has been elected a
Foreign Member" of "The Naples ROYAL
Academy of Moral Science and Political Econ
omy." In the department of "mora science"
in this institution, only six forei .ners can re-
ceive the honor Of membership. and of this
small number Mr. Carey is one-Sluart Mill
representing England on the list. and Michael
Chevalier, France. AS proof of the esteem
in which Mr.. Carey is held abroad, the New
York Tribune mentions the fact that his works
have been translated into, French, Italian, Ger
man, Danish and Russian, and in all these Ian
guages are the highest accepted authorities on
the various subjects Of mich they treat.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-07-08

Congress adjourned last Monday. AT the
Saturday nights session, it is said, Messrs.
Salisbury, McDougai, Wilkinson and Chand-
Ter were, as usual, maudlin and merry--drunk
and disgraceful.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-07-08

THE Soldiers Aid Society of Putney met at
Mrs. Isaac CIRCUITS on Tuesday evening, July
9th. The ladies of Putney are unlring in their
efforts for the soldiers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-07-08

Mr.. G. II. BAILEY, at Major Austine's office
has a fine secondhand carriage to dispose Of
Any one wishing good bargain had better call
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-07-08

WE understand that Jarvis f. Burrows, Esq,
of Vernon, has disposed of his last years crop
OF tobacco q tons) at thirty cents pound.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-07-08

A DINNER was given TO the wounded soldiers
at the Hospital, on the 4tb, by the ladies of
Brattleboro, assisted by ladies' at the Lawrence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-07-08

OUR streets are enlivened by hand-organ,
which plays "Old John Brown" and other sem
timents Of the occasion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-07-08

FUNERAL.-The funeral services of Sergeant
Luke w. Kendall will be held at the Universal
list church, West Braltleboro, Sunday, July 10th,
at o'clock p. NJ. Friends, acquaintan ces and
returned soldiers are invited 10 attend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-07-08
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

A NATIONAL SALUTE was fired on the 4th Of
by the soldiers at the camp.
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The bill repeating the fugitive slave law has
passed both the House andthe Senate, and on
ly awaits the signature of the President to be.
come law.
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THE WAR.
WAR DEPARTMENT.

WASHINGTON, d. C., July 8. p. m. {
To Maj. Gen. Dir:
The following telegram dated to-day at Muri.
eta, Ga, was received this evening from Gen.
Sherman, giving the successful result of the
fanksng operations in progress, for some DAYS
back.
The movement on our right caused the enc
my to evacuale. We occupied Kenesow nj
daylight, and Marietta at $50 a. m. Sherman
is moving down the main road towards the
Chatlahoochie, and Mcpherson toward The
mouth of Nickajack, on the Landsown road.
and our cavalry is on the extreme TANKS
Whether the enemy will halt this side of Chat
tahoochie or not, will soon he known.
Marietta is almost entirely abandoned BY its
inhabitants, and more than a mile of the rail-
road iron removed between the town and Fort
Kenesaw.
A dispatch from Gen. Grants headquarters
dated at . O'Clock this morning gives the fol-
lowing results OF Gen. Wilson's operations.
Sixty miles Of railroads were thoroughly des.
troyed. The Danvlle road, Gen. Wilson re-
ports, could not be repaired in forty DAYS even
If all the materials were on hand. lie has des-
troyed all tie blacksmith Stops where the
rails might be Strengthened, and all the mills
where scanlling for sleepers could be saved
Thirty miles OF the South Side road were des-
troyed. Wilson brought in about 400 negroes
and as many horses. He reports that the reb-
els slaughtered without mercy the negroes they
retook. Wilson's loss of property is small
wagon train used to carry his ammunition, his
ambulance train, and 2 cannon. The horses
oil the artillery wagons were generally brought
on VI the cannon, two were raised from the
carriages, the wheels of which were broken, and
the guns thrown Into the water, and one other
on Ind ham Disabled L..
the transons before it was aband, ned. He es.
Inmates his total loss at from 100 10 1000 mon.
including those lost from Kautzs division.
A rebel force made its appearances near Mar.
tingsburg this morning and were at last &C.
counts destroying the railroad and advancing
on Martinsburg. The reports received as We,
are too confused and conflicting to determine
the magnitude of force or extent of its opera
tons.
Signed EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War
[ Bill Increasing the Pay orU. S. Soldiers.
The President has signed and approved The
act to increase the pay Of soldiers in the United
States Army. 1t provides that on and after
the first of May last, and during the continuance
OF the present rebellion, the pay of non com.
mssioned officers and privates in the militar,
service shall be as folowe: Sergeant majors
S26; quartermaster and commssarv serpeants
OF cavalry, artillery and infantry, $50; ser.
geants of ordnance, sappers and miners and
! pontooners, 1874 c1rporas of ordnance. san.
pers and miners and pontoonerS, 500 private.
OF engineers and ordnance of the first class
| SIS and of the second class, Sl6 corporal.
| OF cavalry, artillery and infantry SIS. chic
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-07-08

three years term of enlistment, which expires
in September next.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-07-08

Capt Winslow Of the Kearsarge reports, in
an official dispatch, that he was challenged to
fight with the Alabama.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-07-08

BRILLIANT reception was given by the bri-
dial party at DR.. Rockwell's on Wednesd av eve
ming The beauty of the village and some rare
exotics were present, from New Orleans, Phil
adelphia, New York. Boston, etc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-07-08

The poet George P. Norris recently died in
New York at the age Of "a years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-07-08

Several carloads of emigrants reached Rul-
10 Troy.
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Capt. Henry on Tuesday evening mustered
in company of seventeen stalwort Virginia
blacks to the credit Of the town of Brattleboro.
~ Standard
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-07-08

SUCCESS or GEN. BANKS FREE LABOR AR
RANGEMENTs.-Col.J James McKaye Of New
York, one OF commission appointed some
time ago by Secretary Stanton 10 examine into
the condition of the freedmen of the South,
has made supplementary report as to the con-
dition Of the negroes in Gen. Banks depart
ment lie says:
"The negroes willingly accept the condition
OF labor for their own maintenance, and the
musket for their freedom. They demand, in
the first instance, that, to whatever punishment
they may be subjected, they shall not be fog
ged second that they shall labor only when
they are well treated third, that families shall
not be separated fourth; that their children
shall be educated. With these stipulalons, |
have never lound any person OF that race who
did not readily accept the necessity of continu-
Gus anu faithful labor at Just rates of compen-
sation, which they seem willing to leave TO the
government. As far as the experiment goes in
this department, they have justified in the full
est degree this conclusion, and subject TO the
conditions which may impose they are willing
to and have rendered faithful labor,
"The free colored people Of Louisiana are, as
body, as well educated, as intelligent, as order
" and as industrious as any other equal por-
ton OF the common population of the state; on
an average, as rich as the mass OF people of the
free states and certainly far more LOYAL than
their white fellow-citizens in the state" There
are about $4,000 free negroes in Louisiana. and
their property is estimated at from Is 10 10
million dollars.
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II. b. SMITH, !
L. II. WRIGHT, State
ERASMUS PLIMPTON,
GEORGE WASHBURN, Committee
=. S. BENJAMIN.,

lne ABOVE Oall we insert PratlS, Tor Inc nen-
eft not merely of the party in whose interest
the Convention is to be convened but that all
our readers may see how patriotic and loyal
these men, miscalling themselves Democrats,
are. "All persons who are in favor Of whit
In favor of sustaining our National Govern
mentp Ofpreserving the UnionP OF putting
down the rebellionP OF freeing the country of
the curse of slaveryp Of securing their in
alienable rights TO all under the protection of
our Government o no! All who are in ia
vor of restoring the Democratic party to power.
In this call there are three false charges I;
three base falsehoods. The first, That the par
ty now in power plunged the country in civil
war. The second, That it has changed free
government of States into corrupt central
despotsm. The third, That it is bringing
rich and prosperous people to individual suffer-
ing and want and national bankruptcy. What
party was in power when this rebellion had its
inception, and when Representatives and Sena-
tors withdrew from Congress, and States began
to secede? What party had the control at
Washington for years and years previous to the
breaking out of the rebellionP What marty
have sympathized with the rebels and lent them
aid and encouragement ever since they fred the
first gun on Sumter? Who and what are the
leaders and prominent men in that party, and
what have they been saying and doing these
three years of civil warp Pierce Of New Hamp-
shire, Wood of New York, Seymour of Con-
necticut, Vallandgham of Ohio, and their COM
peers? What party in Congress have voted
against the repeal of the Infamous fugitive slave
lawP What party opposed the changing of the
Constitution so as to forever exclude slavery
from the States and Territories of the Union
What party are for peace with rebels in arms,
ready to allow them TO sunder the Union, to
destroy the government, 10 trample our glor-
Gus flag in the DUST and to establish in this
nineteenth century of the Christian era a gov
eminent whose corner stone shall be saveryp
Does such party expect to find favor in Yer
mont' Are there men among our fertile val
leys, and along our green mountains, breathing
our free, pure air that can so debase themselves
and so belle their parentage and so disgrace
their State, as to follow the fortunes of party
so unpatr:otc and meanp There nav be a few;
there cannot be many. And these few would
doubtless make most obedient and obseouious
slaves to jeff. Davis and Company.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-07-08

THE 4th of July was celebrated in B rattle-
boro in way to show that we fully appreciate
the right to disorder which that great event Sc
cured to us. Gates were unhnged sign-boards
iransposed, etc., etc. Bonfres, fire. crackers,
occasion like so many exclamation points IRA
dating an deliberately prepared grafton. A
large party during the day went on picnic to
Lake SpaffoId, and at night brilliant dance
came off at the Lawrence. This was followed
up on the night of the 9th with another dance
at the Wessehen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-07-08

LEcruRE.-lhe Ladies' Aid Society of this
village realized about $50 from the lecture of
Mr.. Kirke on Friday evening last. Mr.. Kirke
has great descriptive and initiative powers, and
his lecture was highly instructive and arhusing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-07-08

MEssRs. Herrck and Wyman have COM
menced the foundations of new brick block
of buildings on Main street, which will add to
the beauty of the village, as well as TO ,he con-
venience of doing business in that quarter. 1t
is 10 occupy the space between Cutters block
and Pratts. There is great dema nd for
dwelling-houses just at the present moment
from outsiders. Next 10 the banks of the Hud-
son, there is probably no other location in the
whole country, for either summer or perma-
nent residence, SO desirable as the valley of the
Connecticut.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-07-08

SANITARY.-The Young Ladies' Aid Society
of this village have obtained about So 90 dur
ing the last two months for Sanitary purposes.
This Society is very active and efficient and is
doing a noble work for the soldiers.
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Reports from Vermont Troops.

SEVENTEENTH REGIMENT.
HEADQUARTERS, 18th VI. Vols, J
In the Field near Petersburg,Va, :
June 2Oth 1864 \
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State Convention,

The Democrats of Vermont are requested TO
meet in Convention at Montpelier, on the 18th
day OF July, A. ID. 1864, at IL O'Clock A. NJ,
TO nominate candidates for Governor, Lieuten-
ant Governor, Treasurer and Presidential Elec-
tors, to be voted for by the freemen at the COM
ing State and National elections.
All persons who are in favor of sustaining
and upholding the Democratic party in its eff
forts to save the country from the control Of
that party which has plunged the country in
civil war, changed free government of States
into corrupt central despotism, and is bring
ing rich and prosperous people 10 individual
suffering and want, ard national bankruptcy
and in its efforts to restore the country to that
state of internal peace, freedom and prosperity,
which has always existed when the Democratic
party were in power, are respectfully invited TO
nttan1
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-07-08

PERsoNAL.-Capt A. II. Nickerson, veteran
reserve corps, has been ordered for dui at the
hospital here, in place of Capt Drew, ordered
to Montpelier.-Li Lieut.. Kimbal, veteran reserve
corps, formerly of the 9th Vt. vols, is now on
duty at Bratteboro.-Rev. John b. Green of
Bernardston, Mass, has been invited TO become
pastor of the First Congregational So:ie,y in
Leominster, Mass, at salary of $1,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-07-08
The Fire nj Saratoga.

6 Between and o'clock in the afternoon of
the 4th, DIR. Bedorthas large water cure es-
adjustment was discovered to he on fire. The
wooden part of the building was soon in a blaze,
and ere long the entire structure, large and
well appointed, was burned. The citizens were
naturally alarmed Their best engine was at
the Whitehall fremen's muster, and the wind
was blowing gale. With the remaining ma
chimes, however, the Saratogians all worked
heroically. On the arrival Of the train from
Troy Conductor McCafrey started for Ballston
Spa, and in thirty five minutes returned with
two machines, which rendered noble service.
The spread of the fire to the buildings adoin-
ing DR.. Bedorlha's was rapid. The patients,
one hundred and fifty in number, made their
escape without injury. Browns iewelry store,
confectionery and shirt collar store, together
with Mrs. Carver's large boarding house were
burned. ii. X. Brown, owner of the stores,
lost $4,000 above his insurance. The fire spread
backward to Hamilton street, burning the ice
house at Union Hall. BY tearing down the
gymnasium of DR.. Hamilon's Institute, the
fire was stoppe1 at the Gre. cent. On the other
side The flames were arrested near the Claren-
don. Thus. none Of the great hotels were burn
ed, and the loss is estimated by careful Judge.
at from $4,000 to $4,000, upon which there
is an insurance Of about $4,000. DR.. Bedor-
tha's loss is about S25 900.
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Tenth Vermont Regiment,
GENERAL ORDERS.

HEADQUARTERS 10TH VERMONT INFANTRY, !
Bivouac in the Field, near Cold HarLor,
June 9TH, 1864.
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oppose BeaureGard, while Sherman, with his
own column. shall saove so1th from Atlanta.

oppose Beauregard, while Sherman, with his
own colunn. shall eoove so1th from Atlanta.
This is so confidently asserted, and 10 sup
ported BY SO much Of circumstance, that We
accept the programrae - Q true one The arst
poist marked by Sherman for capture IL MA
con, distant from Atlanta one hundred and
three miles. m aeon gained. we are informed
thai he is next 70 move upon Savannah, one
hundred and ninety miles from Macon, and
upon Charleston, one hundred and four miles
further. Perhaps Augusta, one hundred and
sixty. four miles from Macon by rail, is to form
Q point in the grand tour Having resolved
upon uch march, Sherman has committed
him as far back as Allatoona, and by destroy
ing the bridge over the Chattahoochee, etngu-
lar maneuver to be sure. Since his people sc
home have heard nothing from him, We trust
some that, instead OF marching upon Savan-
pah and Charleston, Sherman will move for
Montf omery and Mobile. Go which way he
Will. he has long road before him, and It
will BE- our fault if IL prove not a rough one.
Will Beauregard turn and pursue Sherman.
or will he prosecute his own campaignl One
are ecessarily secret Nor are we in posses
sion Of infor nation for an opinion to the best
policy. 1t liz to be hoped that the people of the
States through which Sherman proposes to
march will fling themselves upon him with q
courage that shall do them honor. There is q
capital difference between his situation and
that OF Hood. He is In an enemy's country,
while Hoodi is among friends.
No sacrifice of property, no activity Of oppo-
sition must be counted now or considered ex-
cessive. Tear down bridges, block roads, re-
move or DESTROY supplies, cut of foragers,
fight at every pass. II Sherman should be
able to accomplish such journey an that he
proposes, foraging as he goes, it will be proof
that he was not hecomipely resisted. On the
whole the situation Of affairs East and South
is extremely interesting, and important events
hasten to their accom- plishment.
The ebel Congress.
In the Rebel Senate, on Thursday last, the
only important action was the following:
Mr.. Maxwell (Fla) offered the following
resolution, which was agreed to:
Resotred, That the President be requested to
inform the Senate in open or secret session, IS
he may deem advisable, whether he has infor-
nation that any one Of the United States has
through any of her recognized authorities, dI.
rectly or indirectly, expressed a Willingness TO
60 lnte convention with the States of this Con.
federacy for the purpose of negotiating peace,
or consulting on the best method of effecting a
cessation OF hostilities, and to communicate
such information to the Senate If not incom-
patlbie with the public interest.
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THE OXFORD HALL OF MUSIC AND
PINACOTHECA,

THE OxEOhD HALL OF MUSIC AND
PINACOTHECA,
Ninth street, fronting on Pennsylvania avenue.
GRAND INAHGuRATIoN WEEK.
THE MOST COSTLY RITTED UP MUSIC HALL
IN THE CITY.
THE GREAT srANhAkb PLACE yG oGHsSnn; OF AMUsE
MENT.
Advance is our motto,
Our banner 3 unfurled
For pluck and enterprise
The first in the world.
The pride Of the city.
This great Music Hall,
The foremost and proudest,
The grandest of all.
Ravel Troupe and Eiblo's Garden.
Twelve Beautiful Young Ladies)
Johannes senia, the extraordinary performer on
Robert Butler, Pantomimist.
George Perious and !. G. franklin, Gymnssts.
Mile Estelle Forrest, Vocalist.
Mis- Miss Julia Christine; Popul ar Danseuse.
William Chambers, Ethiopian Comedian.
Miss Amelia Wells, Vocalist and Actress.
Miss Resa 70 ante, serio- Comic Vocalist. -'''
J: Clarke Wells and Son, Happy Contrabands.
Miss ate HarrisoD, Popular Danseuse.
Miss Miss Maggie Henry, from. the Bowery' n. Y.
Miss Ida Devere, Popular Danseuse.
Miss Frances Gardner, Popular Danseuse.
And Twenty Eight other Performers, whose
united efforts combined will Constitute the
'''"' '"IFeSs' FoX, 6URRAN ( NORRIS,
a. Proprietors and Managers;
~, - XXTRA NOTICE THURSDAY AFTER,
NOON tThsnnksgiving Day. there will be @ grand an
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ADJUSTMENTS.

GROW En'S IHEATER.
Pennsyivanis Avenue. Esar Willafdb Hotel.
IMPORTANT EXTRA NOTICE.
The Manager Is pleased to announce an engage
Mr. AND MRS J. ". wALLAoK,
who will appear nightly in several of the most
carefully Selected Pieces in their extensive reper
toiIe. The first joint performance of these Great
MON BAY EVENING, November a, 1854
When will be presented the admirable PLAY of
THE 9AMEsTER.
The Performance will conclude with the Lively,
Dashing Comedy of
Ny AUNT.
FORD,8 NEW THEATER,
Tenth strssk aboSs Pe1nsysvanio auenus
LAST WEEK OF THE SEVEN SISTERS,
JOHN d. McDONOUGH
MRS. PLUTo.
The Sparkling. Vivaeious, and Piqusnt Consdi
LOTTA. As TARTARINE.
Lotta in o Sailors Hornpipe,
Lotta in a BANJO Solo,
Lolita in Mrs McGowau's Reel
Lolita Ia New Songs and Dances
GRAND ZOUAvE MARCH AND DRILL
UNION SONG-''Rally Round the Flag
THE BOWER OF FERNS,
THE LAKE OF LILIES
THE BIRTH OF CUPID,
All seen in the SEVEN SISTERS,
THIS EVENING.
Two Performances Thanksgiving Day-After.
noon and Evening.