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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-10-21
Executive Chamber, Montpelier, October 10,
THE LEGISLATURE,


We devote large portion of our paper this
week TO the organization and proceedings Of
the Legislature, which assembled on Thursday,
the 18th inst, and to- the Governors message,
which we know our readers will be anxious to
read on account of the important statements
and suggestions it contains.
The Senate on Thursday, az 10 o'clock A. NJ,
was called 10 order by Hon. Paul Dillingham;,
Lieut.. Governor and President of the Senate,
and prayer was offered by the Rev. Pliny H..
White of Coventry.
The roll of the Senate being cahed the fol-
lowing Senators answered to their names and
received and subscribed their oaths of office:
Addison Co.-Lewis Meacham of New Hav-
en-, Earl Cushman of Orwell.
Bennington Co.--Lemuel Bottom of Shafts
bury, j. Button HolliSter of Manchester.
Caledonia co... ID. Abbott of Barnet, G..
S. Dana of St. Johnsbury.
Chitenden Co.-Leveret B. Englesby of
Burlington, Amos Hobart of Westford, A. j.
Crane of Huntington.
Eessex Co... II. Tabor of Concord.
Franklin Worhington c. Smith of St.
Alhans, n. +. Wood Of Bakersfield, w. S. Ru-
bee of Berkshire
Grand Isle Co.-Asahel Allen Of North He
70.
I.amoille Co.-Samuel NJ. Pennock OF Nor
ristown.
Orange Co.-John b. Hutchinson of West
Randolph, Samuel c. Clement.
Orleans Co.-John Fl. Kellam of Irasburgh,
Lemuel Richmond of Derby.
Rutland Co.-Merrilt Clark of Poultney,
Nathaniel Fish of West Haven, VIM. T. Mich
OILS of Rutland.
Washington Co.-Chorles Reed of Montpe-
lier. Denslow Upham of Warren, NJ, z. Wal
lace of Cabot.
Wndham Christopher p. Flagg CT Will
mington, Charles Barrett Of Grafton.
Windsor Co. - Wendell w. Williams of
Rochester, Clark H. Chapman of Cavendish,
Hugh II. Henry of Chester.
In the House, A. b. Gardner Of Bennington
was elected Speaker by vote of 200 out of
900 votes and John II. FIagg of Wilmington
was chosen Clerk by majority of 25 over all
other candidates.
Rev. A. L. Cooper of Montpelier was chosen
Chaplain.
In Joint Assembly, Friday, Oct. 18th, Mr..
Engleshy, President pro ten of the Senate, in
the Chair,-Secretury of State acting as Clerk.
Senator Cushman of Addison, Chairman of
the Canvassing Committee, made the following
report:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-10-21

LECTURE.-The Lecture of Mr.. Abbott at
the town Hall in this village on Wednesday
evening last, was well attended, an highly sat
isfactory to the audience. 1t was devoted
principally to the part which Gen. Grant has
had in fighting the battles, and commanding
our forces in this gigantic war; The applause
of tho audience whenever Gen. Grants name
or that of Lincoln was mentioned, show how
strong are the sympathies of the people in this
vicinity with those men, and how firm their
confidence in their ability to do effeclualy their
whole duty in putting down this rebellion, and
through hard and earnest fighting 10 restore
peace to our afflicted country. The lecture was
in all respects success, and We hope it will
be followed by others equally mertorous, and
successful.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-10-21

SAILORS NATIONAL FA1R.-The ladies Of
this village who propose TO present contribu-
tons for the Sailors National Fair, which is to
be held in Boston early in November, are re-
minded that the box of articles must be sent
from Bra't!eboro by the 26lh of the present
month. 1t is therefore very desirable that all
contributions, either in money or goods, be left
with Miss Smith at the residence of Mrs. Fes-
sender on Green street, before that time, in or
der that they may be properly packed for trans
portation.
Brattleboro, Oct. 6, 1854
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Paper and Rags,-F. C. EDWARDS.

ASTRONOMY. We call the attention of AS
tron0mers, and scientific men, and mathema-
,icicans to the article in our paper to day writ
ten by Professor Grimes. The Professor has
devoted much time and study to the subject Of
his Essay, and claims to have made important
discoveries. He invites examination of his
theory, and criticism of his statements and il
they are incorrect he would be glad to have
their errors exposed.
He has already submitted his theory ard its
Developments to professors of some of our
Colleges, and by publishing the essay he ex-
poets that scholars may be induced to give it a
fair and thorough examination.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-10-21

PERSONAL We see that the name of Rev.
John S. Brown, whom we have long known as
an earnest and able friend of education, and
who some years ago was a successful and pop
ular teacher of the High School in this village
under its first organization, is nominated by
the Republican party in Kansas for the impor.
tant office Of State superintendent of Public
Instruction. We cordially wish him success,
ashe is gentleman of scholarly attachments,
energetic character, and eminenty fitted for
the office for which he is nominated.
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National Union Ticket.

THE PnGNX.-Our agents and subscribers
will take notice and bear in mind that the price
of the PHOENIX is 50 for all delinquen's, that
is, for all who did not pay for the year 1864, in
January, according 10 notice given at the COM
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. subscribers receiving the paper through the
Post Office, as now advertised in the paper.
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WILLARD WARNER,
of Gen Sherman's staff.
Sherman ,nLe. Ship. Gap ON Sunday.
HOOD LEAVES LAFAYETTE MONDAY GOING
SOUTH.

HOOD LEAVES LAFAYETTE MONDAY GOING
SOUTH.
WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington,
October. IS, 9p. m.
Maj. Gen. Dix THE subjoined dispatches
have reached the department this afternoon =
Nashville, Tenn, October II, a. p. m.-rhe
following dispatch has been received from Gen.
Sherman Ships Gap, October, l6, 5p. m.-
We took Ships Gap to,dny, capturing part
Of the 9th North Carolina. Two corps are
represented at Lafayette and one went south
from Vellenare Plain. They obstructed Snake
Greek Pass TO delay our train, but by to.mor-
row can move in any direction.
w. I. SHERMAN, Major General.
Deseriers from Hoods army report his force
at 10000. The strength of his cavalry is not
known. No additional news is received from
the Tennessee river, except that Rhoddey's
force moved from Tuscumhia Yesterday
G. II. THOMAS, Major General
Chattanooga October II, 10. p. m'-lhe
rear of Hoods army left Lafayette going south
at day Wight this morning.
M. ScnorlELD, Major General.
The country south and southwest of Lafay-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-10-21

a Lynx was shot in Dover on or about Tues
day of last week by Lyman Mouton near his
own dwelling. He was very large savage
customer. "Another Of the same sort" has
been seen in The same vicinity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-10-21

rehearsal, and to bid him good-by. On
which occasion they presented him Uhrough d.
Gilbert Dexter an elegant cane with ivory
hook and gold band, bearing suitable inscrip-
ton. On receiving the cane, Mr., Flagg made
a beautiful and fitting reply, which made
deep impression on the audience. AS a whole
it was an occasion Of great interest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-10-21

Mr.. Miller of Wilmington has raised pota.
toe OF the Jenny Lind variety which weighed
three and one-halI lbs, who beat, thisp
Another farmer in the same town selected
five potatoes from his field one day whose to.
tai weight was ten lbs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-10-21

PERsoNAL-The evening previous TO Hon.
S. +. Flagg's leaving his house in Wilmington
W., 10 take his seat in the Senate of the state,
(oc,, lth inst) the choir of the Cong. church,
(of which he is leader met at their church for
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-10-21

The body of Lt.-Col. CUMMINGS has been Oh
tanned and forwarded by DR.. EDISON, Surgeon
OF the l7th Vermont Regiment. 1t 10 expected
here in day or two.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-10-21

cite Is exceedingly difficult for an inferior mr.
my vigorously pursued, consisting of narrow
valleys parallel to the ranges Of 'raylor's ridge
aud Lookout mountain, broken by rough hills
and destitute Of food for man or beast, until
you reach the Cossa river, distance of three
days forced matches.
C. A. DANA, Acting Secretary Of War.
Heavy Engagement Imminent.
THE REBELS wBNT TO BURN A NORTHERN CITY.
The Richmond Wing of the 10Th, says that
Grant has largely reinforced his army on The
north side Of the James river and heavy en-
gagement is soon probable. When fighting
commences we shall have it at both ends ofthe
line. The Wing advises in retaliation for the
destruction in the Shenandoah valley, the burn
ing Q! Boston, Philadelphia, New York or Gin
einnatl. 1t SAYS :---"Twenty men with plans
all preconcerted, selecting some dry windy
night, might fire Boston in hundred places
and enwrap it in flames fom centre to suburb.
Inc men to execute the work are already there.
The latter remark applies 10 the other cities
mentioned"
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]. NJ. ScHoFIELp. Major General.

Another official dispatch, dated at Cha,tan-
oogO Yesterday (he l7th) is as follows 81 left
Cen Sherman at Ships Gap, in Taylor's Ridge
at dark last night. The general and army are
all right, and in the hest of spirits. Hood
won't fight, though offered repeatedly. His
dreadful repulse at Alaloona has made him
very cautious. Gen. Slocum is all right at At
lanta. with plenty OF provisions and forage.
Hoods raid has produced no military result as
yet. 1t ne wants 10 invade Tennessee. ms he
has promised his men. he will lose bv deser,ion
twice as many as he has captured. The losses
in men, thus far. have been in our favor. Hood
demanded over his own signature, the surren-
der OF Resaca and Dalton, and said, if surren-
dered, the white officers and men would be pa
rolled in few days, but that if the posts were
carried by assault, no prisoners would be taken.
Rome is all right.
c. a. DANA, Acting Secretary of War.
CHATTANOOGA, October. II. Gen. Sherman
and his army are all right and masters of the
situation. Every point ever held by us is still
in onr possession. Atlanta is all right, with
plenty to eat. The railroad will he repaired
in ten days. and the telegraph in three DAYS.
Hood thus far has taken no ln6re men than we
have, and his raid has produced no military re-
suit.
WILLARD WARSgp
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
" nv hEi AM MLNl'
WASHINGTON, October is. 1864. {

WASHINGTON, October IS, 1864. (
Maj. Gen. Dix-Ihe following dispatch has
been received -
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Oct. II, p. m.-
Hoods main force was about LAFAYETTE last
night, and Gen. Sherman was at Ships Gan.
The report of yesterday that Hood was ap-
preaching Carpenters Ferry was mistake.
He had not crossed Lookout Mountain las,
MINT.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-07-21
y,,. s.;9 Ser Acre E'roo,ss.

The President has issued call for
another hell million Of ren to take the
places OF those who have been killed or
disabled in the fanatical attempt to subju-
gate TIE South We shall now see now
much honesty there was and is in the pro
fess:ors CT the war men TO give the last
man md the !. - lar to crush out
rebellion
We wish t. Sc. advocates Of this war
Gene up at once aud indorze their theory
BIZ their practice. III who believe il tha
further prosecution OF the way ou3ht to
enlist or forcver after hold their peace
Abolition fanatics ought to 60 by al means
FOR to them mere than all others this fra
tric.':ai crusade owes It's origin. Gentle
men var men low is your chance, step up
at once. there is an abundance Of room.
cor: Re backward but enlist, enlist
ENITcT.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-07-21
The Democratic Congressional Conven-

Hc OelHOcTdtlc OOHSlCSSIuDdl AOuNcI
ton for this (9th) District, meets to-day
at Valparaiso. We hope to be able mex
week to give our readers the proceeding.
Of the Convention; in the mean time Lei
us prepare to enter into the contest with
unanimity and an unflinching determine
ton to GUST the present incumbent
Schuyler Colfax. He fully indorses all
the Objectionable acts Of the present al
ministration, and seeks By all the means
he possesses to fasten it for another term
upon the country. To succeed in the
present canvass is duty which the
democracy CT the bloody 9Th, owes to it
self and to the cause of liberty and good
government. Let 10 dissentions exist
among us, no Indifference on the part of
democrats, cause them to neglect any law
full or honorable means of success, the 9th
District mast be redeemed this fall 1t
can be done if all VIII put thci.' shoulders
to the Wheel-will we do it?
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-07-21
sicPGlkCr GOtfaY.

From Tie Cincinnati Enquirer
This individual IS renderin. himself
conspicuous by his slavish adherence to
and approval Of arbitrary power and by
his want Of shame and dcccncy in pro
claiming it to the world. In a late letter
he thus makes confession Of political
faith:
Il justify the Administration in its de-
NAL 10 suspected traitors and their abet-
tors, Of the writ of hGJeos corpus; for, as
read the Constitution, this as the cx-
press intent Of It's trainers, wbcu in time
of instruction, the public safety required
H.
II justify it, also, in what is dc lounccd
by its enemies as arbitrary arrests and
only regret that any thus arrested, against
whom there -eemcl reasonable suspicion,
like Marsha! Cane and others, were dis
charged without trial
Il Justify Butler in daring to hang
traitor in New Orleans, and Burnside in
arrcsting an influential politician for pub,
licly dcfying and splitting on military
order, deemed essential for the nations
cause.
II heartily approve the Presidents
Emancipation Proclamation.
This surprises no one who remembers
that COlfaX was the person who proposed
to cxpel a member Of Congress from his
scat because he expressed political opinions
differing with his own.
The type of this man Colfax, is of,en
found and described in the luminous pages
of IIuMEs' and MACAULAY's History Of
England. They were specially numerous
in the reign OF the Kings of the House of
Stuart, and were not only the apoloSists,
but the a.aers and abettors of those ty-
rants III their warfare upon the liberties
of the English people. MAcAuLAY has de-
voted some sketches to this class of jack
alls of power that Collax can read with
profit aud recognize in every line his own
likeness, and also the judgment which the
future historian who doigns to name him
will pronounce upon him. There were
Speakers of the House of Commons who
went rs far in supporting the usurpations of
Charles and James as Coliax does those of
Lincoln. Their approval of the dispcn-
sing power of the King by which he could
abrogatc statutes as well of the State
Chamber and Courts Of High Commission,
by which the King could wreak his ven
gencc upon his political enemies illegally
and cruelly-of torture, of religious and
political prescription and persecution
was as full and unreserved as that of Col
fax of a meaner aud more contemplate ty
ranny. At present, when "thriit will fol
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-07-21
EEOyg s'ast wars FOR GGcrcfo.l agG
Unity sEa-c HNSMilcG

| Holland seceded from Spain. The lat
ter tried coercion an. failed. Holland
became Independents. Portugal seeded
from Spain and set up separate govern
ment. \ war for coercion followed, but it
WAS unsuccessful. The United States
broke off their connection with Great
Britain. The latter cndeavorcd by way to
maintain the Union. but was defeated. \
separation took place.
Mexico and South America seeded
from Spain. y war to coercc them back
followed, but it was a failurc-a bloody and
expensive failure.
Greece separated from Turkey. Turkey
tried coercion, but Greece maintained its
Independence. Texas separated from
Mexico. Mexico tried coercion, but failed.
This has always been the result Of wars Of
coercion and enforced unity.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-07-21
r>CG..s Oc fars. Northumberland sl

We regret to learn that Mrs. I,cbecca
Naliandi cham, mother Of the Hon c. l..
Eallandieham, died at her residence in
New Lisbon, Columbiana county, on the
vanced in years and the anxiety and ex-
element occasioncd her the past fifteen
months, by the arbitrary and depsotic
treatment Of her son by the Washington
despot, has ne doubt fastened her end
She was a most excellent and true woman
and exemplary Christian.-.St euJcnpI'e
|t.{rifk and I'Dfg1
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-07-21
at the Ballot Box

s That we Will not by vote on othcrwis,
support any so called Democratic candi
dates who arc not firmly in favor Of an(
pledged to carry into effect so far as the
have the power. those time honorcd prin
ciples.
. That the Democratic Papers generally
are requested to publish the foregoing
resolutions.
The Convention then proceeded to nom
mate candidate for Representative.
S. A. McCrackin presented the name OF
Lloyd Glazebrook. j. II. Adair present
ed the name Of II II. Howard.
The vote on the first ballot stood, Glaze
brook Il; Howard 5.
On motion L. Glazcbrool1 was declared
the unanimous choice OF the Convention.
After which NJ. A. o. Packard, Esq,
was called upon, and made some appropri-
ate remarks.
On motion, the proceedings were order
ed to be published in the Plymouth Dem
ocrot, Stark County Press and LaPorte
Democrat.
On motion, the Convention adjourned
sine Gie
HORACE CORBIN, Pres
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-07-21

The Russians with population of over
10000, 900, have just succeeded after a
war of more than scrty gears in subjuga-
ting the Caucassians with populations oi
less than 100000. According 10 this
rate how long VII it take for 20,00o,00o
Of Americans, to subjugate S,oO0,OO0 of
their fellow citizens? Can any candid
Supporter of Lincoln and his war policy
tell us ?
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-07-21
yKssY we Want sseNCC.

The advocates Of the war are prcfdsc in
Their denGnciations of those who advocate
peace. Ne ePithet is tco opprobious tc
a,nly to them. Pe.ce sneaks," "rebel
gympath.zers," 'disloyalists," Tories, y
and traitors" arc the appellations freely
applied 10 al such as presume to call in
question the wisdom Of further prosccu
ting .he war; Of prosecuting it even until
The last man Is inolatetl, and the last dol
lar expended. We presume that even
Jesus Christ himself, should he again de-
scen1 to Earth and teach the doctrine
"Blcssel are the pcacemakers Cor they
shall be ea.,el the children Of God, would
lie st:Srlatizel BY abolition fanatics as a
peace sneak" We presume that it has
nevcr entered into heads Of the advocates
"f the var that men ii tic North arc IN
favor OF peace, Lecause they sympathize
with the thousands Of manned and wounded
Eoldiers, the almost innumerable hist oil
widows and orphans, the hundreds OF
Thousands OF stricken mourning families
the oppressive burdens Of taxation and
oonscr.p:on in the moth Yet it is be-
cause the peace men" DO thus sympa-
th;zc, that they demand that the war shall
cease. 1t is because they do not believe
that the Union can be restored by further
presenting The war, that tl.ey demand q
CO # armed strife, and an attempt
reeoneiie our difficulties BY ne
1t Is because they sec one af
.er Of their Constitutional rights
DOWN BIZ the sword in the hands
-.c)mnlnler-in- chief and his mill
-, subordinates, that they demand that
the sword shall be sheathed and the nlur-
derous strife stayed. 1t IS because they
prefer peace, prosperity, civil and relg-
ious liberty for themselves. and their chill
dren, 10 war, desolation, and the final com
plete overthrow of that wise and liberal
government established by their fathers.
and with it the loss Of all the rights and
privileges secured to them b. It, that they
demand the immediate ending of this fra
trici.ai bloody aud unavailing war. These
are some Of the reasons Why we are for
peace, and we care not for the epithets
heaped upon us b. fools and fanatics, but
shall pursue the even tenor Of our way,
assured that we arc not only right, but
that the future will vini.ca:c the justice.
humanity, and wisdom of our position.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-07-21

low fawning," Lincoln could be guilty of
no act that Collax would not approve
Like his prototypes in England be will
however, when the tide changes, be as yio-
lent against Lincoin's policy as he is now
for it, and endcavor to make his peace with
the people by peculiar dcnunciation cf
those before whom lie now bows in abject
subscvicncy.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-07-21

The Dayton (Ohio) Umpire says:

1--WE are reliably informed that Hon
Thomas Corwin, since his return home, has
INDUCED IN bitter dcrunciation Of the Lin.
con Administration. We are not surprised
at it, but some Of his loyal nciShbors arc
wonderfully shocked
Denunciation of Lincoln by the Repub-
leans is becoming too common to surprise
much less shock any body.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-07-21
.THE PROSPECT

'Thc true Union men of Indiana have
and with any other man than Q. l.. Morton
ut their head, their chances for success
would not be encouraging. 1t will require
vigilance and energy such as is seldom be-
slowed III aStatc canvas to insure victory
on the side Of freedom and union in Octo-
Der next; and they who think otherwise
are laborng under great mistake. The
Democratic candidate, Mr.. Mcdonald, is a
popular man and will poll the ful! strength
of the ticket. Mr. Turpic is also man OF
popularity and ability an eloquent speak
er, and as a man, much esteemed and re-
spected."
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-07-21

The editor of the Richmond (Na..)
Dispatch, leading Confederate paper,
says if he had million of votes he would
give them all to old Abe for President OF
the North part of the old United States.
This shows what bitter enemy OF the
North the Dispatch is, and how malignant
its feelings are toward us This man can
think Of no greater injury and curse upon
this people than Lincoln re election, and
he is anxious to bring it upon us.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-07-21
COOKING STOVE,

5 il will bake, broil OF roast better than any
a other Stove, With saving o. - per cent
IN fuel. aai very large percentage IN CONVEX
fence.
They have The frl'owinr advantages:
lst Tiey are constructed with vie" O. great
durability; nil lie plates exposed to the hre are
m Itic of an extra thickness.
81. III. iinca are Incl with -condcctin2
cement, thereby applying the heat directly 70 the
oven. and the oven can he heated and kept n
baking order with less fuel than any other StoF e
81! They have hot air draft, which moi ony
makes the fuci burn freely, and last longer, but
edis to the hca,l- and baking facilities:
9Th. They consume all the gases from the
fuel thereby aiding largely t. the amount OF neat
obtaiped from, TIE quality of icel used.
9th. The stove is made, mounted and finished
in tho most superior manner. The oven IS large
and well ventilated. The Stove is convenient IN
form, and made for use; to adopt the language OF
some who have ascG THIS Stove. at viii do more
wo.l. with less fuel than ANY other Stove" il
roof we add the following testimony: