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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-24

The registration of births, marriages, and
deaths in Vermont for the year 1861 has lust
appeared, the publication being delayed by an
omission of the usual appropriation. It gives
great deal OF valuable Information in refer
ence TO these three important eras in humane x-
iSience their relations 10 the health, social con-
dition, and political economy of the State. The
births were 6567, the deaths 403S, the marriage
es 2lGS, and the divorces &C, of which only Is
were for scriptural cause. About two-thrds of
the divorces were granted TO wives More than
twenty per cent. Of the deaths were from con-
sumption, and nearly twelve per cent. from dip
liberia. The percentage of deaths was ISL Of
the entire population. a little more than the av-
erage. 1t is gratifying to observe that with
each returning year, the reports are becoming
more accurate, and the differences from them
more reliable.
One fact brought to light by a comparison of
the registrations for the last five yeras with the
census of 1860, is not an agreeable one for n
Vermonler to contemplate. While the State
has increased its population 1869, by our as
certained excess of births over deaths, it has
lost by emigration 1920, leaving only the
small number of 4S9 as the net gain in five
years. still closer analysis shows that this
loss by emigration is not apportioned uniformly
among the population, with respect to age or
condition, but is limited almost entirely to those
in youth or middle life, the producers Of wealth,
rather than the consumers. Such depletion
as this, continued for a series of years, cannot
fail to tell disastrosusly apon all The interests of
the State, and has already done so in some parts
OF IT, And when it is further considered that
muluudes of our young men have laid down
their lives in the service of the country, il is
impossible not to see that Vermont is diminish
ing in population, and as necessary eonse-
quence, is suffering loss in oil its interests ma
terial. intellectual, and moral-P. II. W. ~
COn0reoQtionalisk
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-24

THE Misunderstanding the past few days
the fluctuations in tie price Of Gold, rising and
falling from 1873 TO $50 or MORE have caused
such varied changes in the markets, upon al
most everything bought and sold, that it is diff
ficult to give anything satisfactory in regard TO
prices; and we content ourselves this week by
saying that nearly every article of produce has
advanced, and while Gold is up at the present
figure there is no prospect of things being
cheaper
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-24
Tho Vermont Brigade.

We have received the report of Brig. Gen.
l.. A. Grant, dated May 80, 1864, giving de-
tailed account Of the casualties in the brigade
from May 9TH to May 23d. We find among
those belonging to this county the following:
Lieut.. and A. A. d. G. Augustus Robbins,
Grafton, wounded severely in foot
ID Regiment-Kiled, Co. c, LIST Serg'l f. F..
Miller, Newfane Co. d, ID. A. Houghton,
Grafton; Elbridge Brooks, Windham all on
May 18th. Wounded-Co. A, John p. Abbott,
Rockingham, slightly; Co. c, Sergt Henry A.
Richardson, Brattleboro, slightly in hand; Corp.
Rufus Emerson, Brattleboro, severely in foot I;
Geo. j. Buttterfed, Brattleboro, thigh slight
ly; Henry ID. Barrett, Guiford, head Co. II,
Wells A. Howard, Jamaica, face.
4th Regiment-Co. d, Napoleon B. Hudson,
Townshend, breast severely; Co. F, Corp. J. D.
Willard, Putney, leg severelyi Co. I, Sergeant
Cheselton E. Prouty, 1ownshend, leg; Leonard
NJ. Cummings, Wilmington, hand slightly
Timothy Larabee, Halifax, side slightly; VIM.
II. Miles, Townshend, face.
llth Regiment-Co. A, Lieut.. n. Newton
Glazier, Stratton, arm severely; Go. G. Thomas
Pennimnn, Windham, hand slightly. Nearly
all these casualties occurred on the 10th and
10Th of May.
The total losses of the brigade during the
time mentioned above were as follows:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-24

ADvERTIsEMENTs.--W call attention to
the following new advertisements found in gu,
paper to-day:
Stoves, &c.,-Wood G. Kathan.
Strawberries Wanted-Cark e. Willard.
Auctions. n Hcrrick.
Remarkable Cures-Dr. Urann.
Wanted-Walker, Howe & Co.
lnsurance-Chas Chaplin.
Medford Rum-Daniel Lawrence g. Sons.
Card TO lnvalids--J. L. Inman.
Probate Notices.
List of Letters-D. Kellogg, Jr.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-24

HosPITAL.-We understand that accommo-
dalicns for over 1000 patients are nearly ready
at the U. S. Hospital in this village. If the
fighting should long continue to be as severe as
it has been thus far in the campaign, all the
hospitals will be full
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-24

ARRIvED.-We learn that Capt. Murray, U.
S. A, has arrived here TO be inspector in the
Provost MarshaPs department; and that DR..
Smith of Castleton, olmeriy of the Sd Ver-
mont regiment is on duty here at the hospital.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-24

lMPRovEMENT.-C. W. Wyman has COM
menceI operations for erecting his new store
on Main street. 1t is 10 be IS by 50, three
stories in front, and when finished will be a
great improvement TO the business part of the
village.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-24

Town MEETING.-Owng to some informali-
ty in the proceedings of the town meeting held
on the llth inst, another meeting is called on
Saturday, July I'd, at two o'clock p NJ, at the
Town Hall in this village, for the proper and
legal transaction of the business for which the
previous meeting was called.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-24

LEcTuRE.-Rev. VIM. II. Claiming will lee
ture at the Central Church, (Rev. Mr. Tyler's,)
in this village, on Sunday evening next. Sub
ject-"The Charities of the War" In the
morning Mr. c. will preach at the Unitarian
Church.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-24

FAREwELL.-Rev. VIM. T. Stowe will deliy-
err his farewell discourse at the Universast
Church next Sunday forenoon. He has accept
ed call from the united Unitarian and Univer-
salst Societies in Lexington, Mass, and will
enter upon his duties there on the first Sunday
in July. We wish him success and prosperity
in this new and promising field of labor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-24

The Rev. Edward Halves OF Wateryie, Me-,
and Rev. Henry Powers of Springfield, Mass,
lately from the battle.felds, where they have
laboreG for the relief Of our sick and wounded
soldiers, as delegates of the U. S. Christian
Commission, will address Cur citizens and all
interested in the welfare of our army, at the
Town Hall, on Monday evening of next week.
This announcement can hardly fail to interest
tbe entire community. Seats free.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-24

AT HoME.-Lieut. Carter, who was danger
ously wounded at the great battle Of the Will
derness, arrived home on Wednesday last, very
much improved and doing well.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-24
THE WAR.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington; June 20, 10 p. m.

To Major. General Dir:
No operations to-day on the James rivet have
been reported to this department.
Unofficial statements represent our loss to
have been severe In the assaults on the enemys
works Oh Saturday, but no list of the Casualties
has been received here
oherman, in dispatch dated this evening
suys' was premature in announcing that the
enemy had abandoned his position. / based
my report on that of all the army commanders
.i ne e"e,ny mas drawn back his flank and aban-
uo"eu al ms works in front of kehesaw Noun
,o'n' out holus that mountain as the apex of
ms position, his TANKS behind MONDAY and
Moses Creek. We have pressed him prettv
close to-day although the continued rnin tnaL %
all the roads impossible.
Gen. Foster, commanding the Department of
the South, forwards the following dispatch, da.
ted 10th June, at Hilton Head
81 have the honor 10 report that | have IN.
day received from Gen. Samuel Jones. com.
handing the rebel forces in this department. n
letter Stating that five general officers the U
y prisoners of war, had been placed in Char
lesion TO be retained under our fire. Against
this weak and cruel act have protested, but
in the meantime the fire on the city is contin-
ued. | respectfully ask that an equal number
OF rebel officers Of equal rank may BIS sent 10
me in order that may place them under the
enemy's fire as long as our officers are exposed
in Charleston"
This department has issued retaliatorv or
der, transferring TO Gen. Foster an equal num-
Der OF rebel general officers to be treated in
the manner proposed, ar long as our officers
are exposed in Charleston.
Signed, Edwin VI. STANTON,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-24

LEcTuRE.-We are requested by the Ladies'
Aid Society of this village, to announce that
they have secured the services of Edmund
Krke, Esq, the celebrated writer and lecturer
on the Southern whites, to give lecture at the
Town Hall on Thursday evening, June 3Oth,--
The proceeds of the lecture are to 60 to the
Ladies' Aid Society. Mr.. Kirke has lec,ured
at several places in different parts of the coun-
try, and his lectures are spoken of in high
terms Of commentator. The cause and the
speaker should secure full house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-24

SANlTARY.-A Tea Party is to be given by
the Young Ladies' Soldiers Aid Society next
Tuesday evening, which we hope will be the
success they desire to make it. Let every one
be present to spend pleasant social hour, and
partake of the best Strawberries and cream of
the season.
Supplies of old cotton and linen cloth for
bandages and old shirts, are needed at the hos
pita in this place. Contributions of such arti-
cles may be left at the Savings Bank and will
be promptly forwarded.
While our brave soldiers in the field are put
ting forth their utmost efforts, and every day
brings us tidings Of their valor and suAerings,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-24

To SMoKERs.-Try "Lud's' pure Spanish or
Rest Havana Smoking Tobacco For sale at
. II. Goyer's.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-24

The Granite State, il is seen, shows the least
draught, and it did its work with a smoothness
and steadiness which gave marked and general
satisfaction Ketchum's machine was of an old
pattern, one of the first made, and its cutting
bar was six inches longer than any of the 9th.
ers, which were but four feet, this being four
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-24

CAUGHT.-Wllis Cutting of Wilmington has
caught two lynxes, for which he gets FIVE dol.
lars bounty each and three dollars apiece for
their hides.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-24

These added TO previous losses Of The brit
gadc, since crossing the Rapidan, make total
of 1850.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-24

CAIRO. Tuesday. June 81. 1861

OAIRO, tuesday, June Il, 1864.
Gen. Washburne, commander ofthe Depart-
ment of West Tennessee has declared, in ans
wer to communication of inquiry from Mayor
Parks, that owing TO the disloyal character of
the present City Government of Memphis, as
its utter ineficiency in the management OF city
affairs. he is compelled to announce, in the
event of the reelection of the present Mayor,
ii is the intention of the military authorities to
take charge of the municipal department Of
Memphis.
The General expresses hope that the cti-
zens of Memphis will elect ticket friendly 10
the Government, so that he may be relieved
from the duty of interfering but he expresses
his determination that while he commands.
there shall be no hostile municipal Government
within his jurisdiction.
New YORK, June 81.
The Richmond Inquirer of the 18th has con-
irmation OF the capture of Lexington, Va, by
Crook and Averill with 10000 men on the
lllh. 1t was believed they burned the Military
Institute. The rebel Gen. MtCausland being
outnumbered fell back TO Balcony. A portion
of Averills force had burned the railroad bridge
over the Tye River, in Nelson county, twenty
four miles from Lynchburg Yesterday morn
ing, says the Inquirer, the enemy burned Ar
rington Depot and passed to Amherst Court
House, twelve miles from neutrality-suspicious.
force was eight or ten Thousand under Crook.
Later information reports them within six miles
of Lynchburg.
A PORTSMOUTH SHIP DESTROYED BY THE
PIRATES. In the foreign dispatches brief mem
ton is made of the burning of the ship Rock
inghan, of Portsmouth, n. H., by the rebel pi-
rate Alabama. The Rockingham was command
ed by Capt. Gerrish, and was on tie voyage
from Callao for England with cargo of guano,
haying sailed from the former port on the oath
OF February last She was an A slip of 976
tons register built at Portsmouth, in 1858,
and was owned by VIM. Jones & Sons, of that
place. We believe this is the second instance
among the various captures by the rebel pira-
ties in which a cargo Of Peruvian guano has
been destroyed. The pirates heretofore have
usually bonded vessels having cargoes from The
Peruvian guano islands, on the ground that the
cargo was owned by foreign parties. 1t is likely
that jeff Davis has laiterly sent more stringent
orders 10 his sea robbers.-Boston journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-24

it is becoming that those at home for whom
they arc lighting should not relax in the en-
deavor In alleviate the pains of the wounded,
and assist the army in every way. Now, more
than ever is the time for earnest and unceasng
labor in behalf Of the Sanitary Commission
Surely its calls cannot go unheeded, when we
think how little are the offerings we make if
compared to the heroic devotion of those who
sacrifice health, strength and life for the cause
OF our country and of freedom.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-24
Gen. Badly Smiths CongrntuIation TO the
Eighteenth A rmy Corps.

10 The 18TH ARMY CORPS: The General
commanding desires to express to his command
his appreciation Of the soldierly qualities which
nave been displayed during the campaign of
the last seventeen days. Within that time they
have been constantly called upon 10 UNDERGO
all the hnrdships OF the soldiers life, and be
exposed to all his dangers
Marches under hot sun have ended in Sc
we're battles, and after the battle watchfil nights
IN the trenches gallanly taken from the enc
my.
But the growing point Of the honor they are
emitted to has been won since the morning Of
the 10Th inst, then series Of e0rth,rorks on
most commanding positions and Of formidable
strength hare been carried ,ciM all The quns and
materials of tcdr Of the enemy inclUding ,,yiso-
neTs and colors. The works have all been held
and the trophies remain in our hands.
This victory is all the more important TO ia
as the troops have never been regularly organ
lied in camps where time has beeu given them
to learn the discipline necessary TO well Or
ganized corps ddrmee, but they have been has
tly concentrated and suddenly summoned TO
take part in the trying campaign of our coun-
try's being. Such honor as they have won will
remain imperishnhle.
TO the oolored troops eomp1jsiny the dirisi
on of Gen. Kinks, tie General conmanding
womd call the attention of his command. IY3h
the reterans of the 18Th Corps they haze storm
cd the rOrks of tie enemy and carried them, ia
king gins and prisoners, and IN the ,chole af-
fair they hare dispioyed all tie qualities of
good soldiers
BY command of W. F. SMITH, Major.Gen-
earl.
VIM. RUSSELL, Jr., Assistant Adjt. Gen.
Official: SoLoN A. CARTER, Captain and
A. A. A, G.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-24

PRosEcuTIoN.--On Monday last, Clark &
Willard of this village were orroigned before
Justice Tyler on the charge of the Illegal sale
of intoxicating drink, and were fined $50 and
costs. 1t appears that on Saturday of last
week, girl Of about eleven years of age
went into their store and wished for a
pint of alcohol for bathing her mother,
which was furnished her; she carried it home,
and her father, an Irishman by the name of
Cane, drank it, got drunk and raised furious
row on Sunday. Notice was given to the po-
lice, or the bailiffs and he was arrested and put
in the lookup, and on examination it was found
that he had misused the alcohol which his
daughter had been sent TO purchase at the
druggists, which lead to the prosecution.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-24

To the Editor ofMe PhGnir The ladies of
Jamaica feeling that there was a specia call for
a larger supply of hospital stores, have been
meeting the last ten evenings, and the result of
their united exertons are as follows - IS quilts,
6 sheets, pillow-cases, shirts, 6 pa If cotton
drawers, dressing-gowns, bed.gown, coat,
90 pair slippers, . dozen towels, 2 doz en- hand
kerchiefs, "a rolls bandages, o armpad $. 90 arm
sings, old cotton and linen, "a 1-2 lbs. dried
apple, 10 lbs. condensed milk bottles currant
wine, pamphlets and tracts.
II. b. KELLOGG,
Sec'y Of the Jamaica Soldiers Aid Society.
June 22d, 1864.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-06-24
LOCAL INTELLIGENC E.

ONE OF THE COMMITTEE
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-11-19
BIZ the GoUsymor of The State of Wisconsin.
A PROCLAMATION.


Another year has passed; its trials, its victories,
its rewards, its punlshments, its blessings have
been recorded; IT'S fruits have been gathered in.-
In reviewing them, how manifest are the reasons
forthankfulness and praise to God for bis wonder
full goo n ess to dren of For the many
tokens Of Divine favor, the many blessings they
have been permitted to enjoy, the people OF Wis
eonsin have great re ason to be thankful, festii.
encs and famine have been kept far from US. The
labors Of the miner, the Mariner the mechanic and
the husbandman have been rewarded. The privil-
eyes of education ard Of worshiping God accord
ing to the dictates Of conscience have been enjoy
ed by all. aeSg
The honor aud loyalty of Wisconsin have been
most nobly indicated by her sons on many a bat
tlefeld. Wherever our liberties have been sssaii-
ed, an All-wise Creator has given stout hearts
and strong arms to defend them.
arhe frre institutiens. established by fathers
have been projected aud, preserved, aud wicked
and unholy rebellion brought near to its close.
While the pie Of sister States have suf-
fsrsd from the deyastations caused by hostile arm
les in their midst, our people have been spared
this calamity. For all these and numerous other
blessing which Ged in His goodness has vouchsafed
to us for His loving kindness, His constant care
and abundant mercies, should with grateful
hearts thank and praise him.
therefore, I, James T., Lewis, Governor OF the
State of Wisconsin, in accordance with a worthy
and time -honored custom, do hereby designate and
appoint
Thursday, the gath day OF November.
1864, as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to Al
mighty. God, and would recommend to the peo-
pie that, laying aside secular pursuits, they meet
on that day in their accustomed places of worship,
and offer thanks to God for the many blessings we
have been permitted to enjoy during the past year.
and with their thanks let the earnest fervent
prayer ascend for the protection Of the widow and
the orphan, the noble soldier and his suffering
family, that we may all grow wiser and better,
that all our blessings may be continued, and that
peace may soon again visit and bless our land.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto SUBJ
e.. scribsd my name and caused the great seal
of the State of Wisconsin to be Affixed
isl Done at Madison, this 22d day of October,
in the year of our lord onethousand eight
hundred and sixty-four. ~
BY the Governor, '''S JAMES I. LEWIS.
LucIps FAIRoHnD, Secretary of State.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-11-19
The Dutehman i'm Java.

He rises generally at A. NJ, lights his
cigar, and then sallies forth to take his stroll,
or as the natives term it, ftdka1l dag-7l, signi-
fying, literally, to eat the wind. About seven
he returns to partake of collation. Of eggs
and cold meat, after which he drinks his tea
or coffee, and smokes again. He then takes
his bath, throwing buckets of water over his
head, after the manner adopted by all who
reside in Eastern climes. After the enjoy
ment of this necessary luxury, he puts on his
day suit, always of light texture on account
of the heat, and generally white, and, enter
ing his carriage, is driven to his kantor, or
house of business. If he is a wealthy citi-
zen, hs Prohahiy RETURNS. home at twelve at
which hour the Breakfasts IL Is !JerIiIeu,
though at midday-awaitss him, consisting of
all kinds of Eastern delicacies, rice, curry,
and endless SANDALS, or small piquant dishes.
After this heavy meal, Morpheus waves his
wand over Batavia, and all his votaries who
can spare the, time to retire to digest their
food in siesta of from two to three hours
duration. HAD0Gn =
Rising from this sleep, the frstic Spa
d. a contraction for Sdpa ada, Who is
there ?n-which is Immediately followed by
Apil-" slight IA demand promptly attended
to by some. boy, who, prepared for the sumo
mons, quickly appears with cigar box, con-
tanning QVe nuHQfcQ OF iIiOFe EiifppluOS, IN
one hand, and lighted Ckinese joss stick in
the other while another boy brings tray,
on which is a cup of tea and snme cakes
Another delicious cold bath generally sue
ceeds the smoke, after which The luxurious
European retifes to dress for the evening,
reappearing with the usual mouth appendage,
and. a stick in hand-no hat, of course, for
the Batavian fashion is for neither gentlemen
or ladies to wear anything ON their heads, ex-
cept when they, go to, church on. Sundays
Thus. alfred helwends his way quietly to the
Koningen's Plain, or to that of Waterloo, to
gaze on the elite.and fashion walking or dry
ing about; which the ladies do in full dress
decotlete--and wearing ornaments in their hair.
On.reaching home after his promenade, our
Dutchman partakes of orange bitters diluted
in KirscL-icasSeT- Hollands-or brandy, as a
stimulus to the appetite and thsp, after the
enjoyment of another weed, the Wd1adOer,
head servant or butler, announces dinner.
When the ladies retire from dessert, cigars
are immediately handed round, and cups of
excellent Java coffee. The gentle
men generally sit but a short time after the
ladies leave, adjourning after them to the
drawing room, where they continue to puff
vigorously at their lighted cigars, to the per-
fume of which the ladies never make any OBJ
lection. As the room always opens on ver-
andah, some retire to seek the soolness of the
night air, while others while away the time
by music and chit-chat, &C., retiring general
ly about eleven or twelve, to renew the same
the next day.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-11-19
WORDS OF CHEER.
"rHE MORNING. cONErH. /"
ot be sorrowful, darling,

Do not be sorrowful, darling,
Do not be sad, pray
Taking the year together, my dear,
There isn't more night than day.
IT'S rainy weather, my darling,
Times waves they heavily run
But, taking the year together, my dear,
There isn't more cloud than sun.
We are old folks now, my darling,
Our heads they are growing gray
But, taking the year all round, my dear,
You will always find the May.
We have had our May, my darling,
And our roses, long ago;
And the time Of year is coming, my dear,
For the still night and the snow
And God is the God, my darling,
or the night as well as the day;
And full we'll We know that we can go
Wherever He leads the way.
Ave, God Of the night, my darling,
OF the night of death so grim.
The gate that from life leads out, good wife,
Isthe gate that leads TO Him.