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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-01-27
THE VERMONT PHCENIX.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-01-27

The London Times says that the first result
of war between this country and England would
be the immediate and irrevocable establishment
of Southern independence. 1t might have al
so added Irish independence, and such revou-
tion in the political condition OF England prop
er-by the extension of the voting franchise
and the pruning of class privileges-as its
North-hating aristocracy would never think of
bargaining for. HelOtism is getting very un-
popular in England.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-01-27

SCIENCE or SMELIING.-lt ia evident to
thinking persons that the influence of odors
upon the olfictory nerve is not OF chance or
accdenl-in truth, all the physical faculties of
man are alike governed by immutahle laws. in
harmony and in analogy with each other. FIX
periments are being prosecuted with earnest
ness, and gratifying results are obtained, es-
tablishing the iact of the perfect analogy he.
tween the laws Of vision, smelling and hearing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-01-27

The SoRGHUM.GRowERs. The growers Of
sorghum in Ohio held convention at Colum-
bus on the 4th inst They voted that As pounds
be recognized as the commercial weight of a
bushel of sorghum seed, and that the price Of
manufacturing the syrup should be one half of
the product. Mr.. Wrenn, of Morrow county,
gave the results of the operation on half an
acre of land as $l70,50i ard the expense of
cultivation and manufacture as $50. Profits,
$ll4,5O; equal to 1929 the acre.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-01-27

PENNSYLVANIA. The state debt has been
reduced the last year about Sll7 900; leaving
il on the LIST of December 500 379 ,6O3, with
bonds received from the sale of the public
works to the amount Of SlO,9OO.o 900.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-01-27

Our civilization is not near its meridian; we
are yet only at the cockcrowing and the morn
ing star.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-01-27
From The Dubuque Iovd) Times.
A Visit TO the Quich-iivcr Mine mt New
Almndcn.
SAN Francisco, Feb. 90, 1864.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 90, 1864.
EDITOR TIMES To person accustomed to
the rigors of an eastern climate, the mild win
ters on this coast are q constant surprise and
delight. lie is prepared 10 enjoy, with keen
relish, the balmy Januarys and Februarys with
their ver,lant hillsides and sunny mornings of
more than italian loveliness.
A trip into the country at this season is par
ticularly gratifying. SO on one of these glori-
ously beautiful days, took the steamer to visit
the valley Of San Jose and the quicksilver mine
at New Almaden.
The town of San Jose is one Of the Oldest in
the State, and contains from 5000 to 1000 in
ley, which for pastoral charms, fertility Of soil,
variety of productions, and delicious voluptu-
business of scenery and climate cannot be sur
passed. There are few Of the old adobe
houses left yet; but a new spirit reigns. and
elegant dwellings are fast taking their places.
The streets are lined with rows of trees-many
of the houses are hid in the bowers and bios
SONS. The gardens in the outskirts of the
town surpass any / ever saw for the richness OF
their productions and beauty Of shrubbery.-
Here are ripe strawberries and peas ready for
the table; side by side flourish the olive and
the fig tree, and the rustic summerbou
overgrown with fuchsias, passion flower and
the Austrian pea rise out OF thickets of acacia,
laurel and African tamarac with its thin hready
foliage. Roses blossom with unwoned spen-
dor, and geraniums expand into trees.
THE RIDE THROUGH THE VALLEY.
The stage is ready and seated on the out
side, we set out for the mines of New Almaden.
Our road leads southwark up the valley. The
day is cloudess, warm and calm, with barely
enough breeze to shake the voluptuous spice
from the glossy bay leaves, and favor the air
with the rich balsamic odor Of the yerba buena.
The landscape opens upon US with all its gram
deur and beauty, displaying the emerald floor
of valley ten miles wide and fifty in length,
enclosed on either side by mountain chains,
nearly 1000 feet in height. Surely, | thought
l had stumbled upon an enchanted country.
and am willing to acknowledge that the people
Of this far West have not only Switzerland
but an Italy at their doors, so far as natural
beauty and climate can make either this side Of
the Adriatic.
Our road, hard ard smooth, winds up the dry
bed Of the Guadalupe river, whose course is
marked with groups of giant Mexican syca-
mores. their trunks cleaning like silver through
the budding and bursting masses of glossy TO-
liage. Park-lke open spaces appear here and
there, tenanted only by groves OF spreading
live oaks, whose mingled grace and majesty
can only be given by the pencil. The dark
Druidical misleoe is grated in their tops,
while all their twigs and boughs are decked as
for bridal, with long streams of silver-grey
moss, resembling in texture the finest point
lace. l marked nut for my future possession
and residence, beautiful nook in this idyllic
landscape 10 be occupied "when this cruel war
is over"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-12-18
from Ne.s orleans and MEXICO.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. II.
General Winfield Scott arrived here this
morning from New York, on steamer Nc Lei
Ian. A salute was fired in his honor.
The steamer De Soto, hence for Pascagou,a,
exploded her boiler, killing four persons, scald-
ing four Others and wounding the pilot and I'd
engineer.
In the Louisiana Legislature, bill has
been introduced providing $780, 600 for disabled
federal and confederate soldiers and citizens
Bureau.
The cotton crop in the Parish of Natchito-
ches, La, amounts to four hundred bales, all
told. In Terre Bonnie Parish the yield of cot
ton and sugar is very small.
An old and estimable citizen of New Or
leans, who returned from Matamoras a few
days ago, and who was intimate while there
with the French officers, says they fully antic-
ipate war between France and the United
States, and believe it will commence on the
Rio Grande. They already have their plan of
the campaign mapped out, which anticipates
sudden crossing of United States troops
over the Rio Grande on pontoons. They will
abandon Matamoras and the Rio Grande and
fall back on Monterey, which would be held as
strategic point These officers claim to be
thoroughly informed as to all the means the
United States have at their disposal here and
in Texas for an advance into Mexico.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-12-18
BY TELEGRAPH.
TO THE DAILY PRESS.
Monday Morning, December 10, 1865.
from WQshin1tO1a.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 16.
Senior Romero, the Mexican minister, re-
ceiyed to day official news from Matamoras to
the 10th inst Gen. Escabedo took the city of
Monterey and held it for some time. Two
French columns were sent after him, and he
finally abandoned Monterey. One of the
French divisions attacked him, and it is report
ed he defeated them with heavy loss.
Ex-Governor Corwin has been in diving
condition all day, and is not expected to live
through the night. He has been unconscious
ever since his attack last night with paralysis.
c WASHINGTON. Dec II
Official information ba, reached the No.
,ortrnont of Stote of tbe ratification bv tbo
f'aa;slst,,res IF Indiana Georoia and Al ,ha
M of The nronosed amendment to tho Con-
st;tntion Of tbe Tinted States On fbe snb;ect
Of slavery 'NDN'
senior Romero has rece;ved official ;nfo,,oo-
t;oI' from RI Paso to the 10Th IF Noyan,1ar
p.as;dont Jnarez his cabinat ond oti,nr %;
carS Of the National Government ;ntandoJ 70
iaauo nj Paco On the 12tb of that ,,aoatb co.
the citv of Chihuahua. The French had re-
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Destructive Fires.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Dec. 16.
The village of Lima, in Livingston County,
was visited by destructive FIRE this morning
Three blocks of dwellings were burned, in
Guiding the Post-Ofice, Masonic Lodge, &c
Most of the mail matter in the Post Office was
destroyed. Loss $4,000.
1a CHICAGO, ILL, Dec. 16. 4
A fire broke out this morning in Lincoln
Hall building, corner of Lake and Franklin
Streets, which communicated to the six story
marble building Immediately west, and thence
to the corner of Lake Street. The buildings
were completely Quilted. The heaviest losers
are Whipple & Co., $4,000; Richardson, agri-
cultural implements, 100000; j. L. Scammon,
owner of building corner of Lake and Frank
lin Streets, $4,000. Total loss about $780,
600. Insured one half.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-12-18
Tirginia Legislature.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 16.
A caucus of the Senate and House was held
tonight, and the committee on Courts of JUS
tice directed to report bill admitting negro
testimony in the Courts, and to amend the
code, abolishing penalties of free negroes es-
pecially. 4f
In the Senate a resolution was introduced
expressing regret and disappointment at the
non-admission of the Virginia representatives
of the national councils.
In the House there was protracted debate
on resolution proposing to inaugurate meas
ures for the reunion of West and East Vir-
ginia. 4 rua f asr ~ .l4 y.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-12-18
Canadian Items.

- TORONTO, G. W., Dec. 16.
Reports from Ottawa state that the subject
of reciprocity treaty is engaging the earnest
attention of the government, and that after
the Christmas holidays deputation will pro-
coed to Washington to continue negotiations.
Hon. Thomas Ryan has been appointed
commissioner to inquire into the means of ex-
tending direct trade with British America and
the countries in the Mediterranean.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-12-18

FIRE.-At half past one o'clock this morn
ing, fire broke out in house on Commercial
Street, near the foot of Cotton Street, owned
by Mr.. Harris, a colored man, and occupied
by him and Hugh Flaherty. The fire caught
in an upper ROOM. 1t was quickly extinguish-
ed by the steamers before any considerable
damage had been done.
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From sJGnsQicd.

NEW YORK. Dec. 49,
The Montezuma, from Kingston, Jamaica,
arrived to-day, bringing advices to the 9th
inst, which is fifteen days later news. The
only papers received by her are those which
ton.
At the latest advices the number of negroes
executed was estimated at from two to four
thousand, and the land is said to be offensive
with corpses.
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The Freedmen of Tennessee.

\ z.
The Legislature of Tennessee having refus-
ee to allow negro testimony to be taken in the
courts of this State, Gen. Fiske, Superintend-
ent of the Freedmen's Bureau of this district,
has issued an order which demands that all
cases in which negro testimony is involved,
and which have heretofore been disposed of
BY municipal authority, shall be brought be-
fore the Court of adjudication.
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Washington Correspondence.

NEW YORK, Dec. IT,.
The Herald's special Washington dispatch
says it is rumored that the French minister,
who is now in New York, is much displeased
with the Congressional action on the Mexican
question, and has decided not to return to
Washington unless some explanation is given
to him.
Gen. Grant is not likely to leave Washing
ton until Congressional action has been taken
ON military affairs tai-asc So
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Steamers Lost.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 16.
The steamer Dumont collided with tow
boat near Patriot, Ind, last Thursday, and
was considerably injured. One of the crew
was killed and four others are missing.
a CAIRO. ILL.,, Dec. 16.
The steamer Peerless from Cincinnati for
New Orleans, with full cargo, struck sunk
en- rock near Mound City, took fire and was
totally consumed. The boat was valued at
100000. Insured for 100000.
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Destruction from the Breaking of an Ice
Gorge.

ST. LOUIS, NO., Dec. 49,
The ice gorge in the river below this city
gave way this afternoon. The ice swept past
this city with tremendous power, sinking or
seriously damaging dozen steamers and
number of barges, involving loss of about
of steamers sunk. Geneva, RosaIie, Calypso,
Highlander, Omaha, and Admiral. Besides
these steamers, which are a total loss, half
dozen are badly damaged, and several barges
and wharf boats, laden with grain, were crush
ed like egg shells. 1t is not improbable that
more beats may be sunk when the ice above
the city moves down. 1A12
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Chicago MUrbcefs.

41-s, CHICAGO, Dec 16.
Flour-actiye and advanced 10 q zoe; sales at %
at 30 tor Spring extras.
Wheat-dull and declined &c but subsequently raj
lied, closing firm at 80 q 32I for No. l. and S2y a
$50 for No. q. 8ft~E 80 : = - = =
Connective at 40 47c for No. l. and 4s q Acc for
No. 2. #Elsf 80, lf-r.s
Oats-dull at oslo.
High Wines-quiet. Ua3 81
Provisions-quiet
at 15c. =
Hogs-nominal. Dressed Hogs in good demand
for shipment, at 10 a. III.
Receipts-26OO bbfs. of -four, 1000 bushels of
wheat 10000 bushels of corn 4600 bushels of oats.
Shipments 800 bbls. flour. G.- .ssaa
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Destructive Fire at 0ldto.cn.

BANGOR, Dec. IL.
The extensive mill property of Rufus Dwi-
mel. Esq. at West Greatworks Village, Old
town, was entirely consumed by fire last night.
Loss $4,000 Insured for $4,000.
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New YORK, Dec. II.
A correspondent of the Herald states that
the steamship City of Boston, which arrived
here last week, was overhauled at sea by a
British cruiser, and searched for supposed
concealed Fenians.
An Havana letter to the Times states that
an American war steamer has arrived at Mon
tie Christi, with Salnave and several other
persons from Cape Hayden.
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M, C!otton.actve; sales to-day 40oo bales of mid
ding ct 5Oc. Flour-quet and firm; superfne ct
% q s 80. Moasses-dull; fair to prime at 70 @
soc. Sugar-fair to fully fair at 15I a. 1885, Ex-
premium.
Gold-1474
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Second National Bank.
The National Traders Bank.

FTyHE Stockholders of this Bank are hereby notified
i that their Annual Meeting viii be held at their
Banking Room, on TUESDAY, the 9th day Of Janu-
airy next at o'clock p NJ to choose ave Directors
for the ensuing year, and TO act any other busi-
ness that may legally come before them.
EDWARD GOULD, Cashier.
Portland, Dec 6, 1s65.-dtd
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The Galveston Cotton Market gave ON advices Of
tie decline here and at New York, but holders were
unwilling to yield. The stock offering is light mid
ding at Csc in specie, exclusive of the revenue tax
Sight exchange New York at par to 1c discount.
Freights to New York Il % by steamer to Liver
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western ana sout,e,a. Marzse,..

CINCINNATI, Dec. 16.
Flour dull and unchanged. Whiskey unsettled,
Irregular and sold low as %, but closes at 25.
Hogs nominal packers not being disposed to buy to
accept the rates freely; Receipts 2,4OO head. Mess
Pork held at 81 90 q f3r city. Lard dull at 171c for
prime city.
1Je
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-12-18

From California and Oregon.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. Is.
The steamer Sacramento, with New York
dates of the 21st ult., arrived this morning.
The steamer Sierra Nevada arrived from
Portland, Oregon, last night, bringing nearly
100000 in treasure from the Columbia River
gold districts.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-12-18
Ne,U York Markets,

NeV York Markets.
NEW YORK. Dec 10.
Cotton active at 40 a Doc.
Flour-decning; sales, 5000 bbls. at 90 a s45
for State.
Wheat-2 a Sc higher.
Corh-1c higher.
- Pork-frm.
Lard-heavy at IL a 20c
Naval Stores-dull.
Petroleum-quiet. eea
Groceries-quiet
Freights to Liverpool-frm e
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RECORD OF THE DEADi


The following list contains the names of the
soldiers from Maine. who died in the Ander-
sonville Stockade, and are now buried in the
cemetery near that spot. The lists (which
embrace those of New Hampshire and Massa-
chusetts) were obtained from the official regis
ter by "Dixon," correspondent Of the BOSTON
Daily Advertiser, who visited the place snort
time since.
There are about four hundred graves not
certainly identified. Circumstances indicate
that the men buried there died too soon after
their arrival for the prison authorities to have
secured their names. The register, however,
gives in many, if not in most, cases the num-
bers of the regiments to which such unknown
men belonged, and the date of their death.
In the following list, the regiments and the
number of the grave, the company letter, and
the date of interment are OWEN.
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CHEAP INSURANCE +!


Insure Ag0iaast accidents!
ALL TRAVELLERS,
DY RAILROADS STEAMBOATS,, SAILING
ID VESSELS, STAGE COACHES, or other public
conveyances may insure against loss Of le or seri-
GUS bodily injury, for $4,000 in casa of death,
and SIS weekly benefits in case of bodily injury,
for the small sum Of
TEN CENTS PER DAY! IS
Thus, 10 cts. will insure to Boston or New York;
80 cts to Chicago or Milwaukee;
. 80 cts. TO st. Louis or Cairo; 81. 3f
70 cts to New Orleans, and SO on TO any mart
of the country and for any number of days desired
Before entering Rail Car, Steamboat OF other
conveyance, secure VI urself and family or friends
Three Thousand Dollars in case of death, or
SO per week in case of injury, whereby you may be
disabled. -.a.-.1 i.ttf'as -
Policies issued for any sum, covering accidents of
Of any kind, such as Falling of Ice and Snow from
buildings, or Falling TIN Ice Skating or Broken
Bones, Bruises, Sprains, Cuts Burns and Scalds As
saults by Burglars, Explosions of Lamps, Falls,
hicks and Bites of Horses other animals, upset.
ing Of or falls from Carriages, &c., &c. 3asl-iu
every person is liable to accidents of some KIND,
ana should therefore insure without delay. 81 10,
Policies issued at the -.
General Railway Ticket & Insurance Office,
81 EXCHANGE STREET. &
NJ. ID. LITTLE, State Agent,
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4 sTONIsHING to tell-How the celebrated Mrs..
a 'Mgnchesfer the natural Clairvoyant, at No. II
sn,'s BLOCK, cures all chronic diseases. After the
necal faculty, with all their science and scientific
modes Of treatment pronounce them incurable Mrs.
Mschesters clairvoyant sight gives her the power to
whole aterna system, ascertaining the real disease,
the cause, and the best medical Treatment for the
learned through clairvoyant sight, unfolds tie mys-
terry of her unrivaled success in the Of disease
Then seek her without delay. It 10 not theories or
long established prejudice that should govern nval-
ids In seeking relief Cure is the important need.
Dec 10 63ts i''t' sDai' ~
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Remember !!

We buy our Knit Wooden Goods by the Case, and
can afford to sell them at very Low PRICES.
100 dOx. Hoods at Csc each. worth Loo
100 doz. Hoods at Use each, worth 1928
ZOE doz. Hoods at Loo each, worth 1.5O
100 dox. Cloudsat 90 worth everywhere1 SO
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a Bargain.

100 dOz childrens Bal. Hose, Atwood 10 and 1scpr
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Remember /!

We carry the largest Stock ofHOSIERY, GLOVES
and KNIT GOODS of any House in the State; do
not resort to Dummies and can not be undersold.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-12-18
Il BIG DRIVE!

100 doz. Ladies' Cashmere all Wool Hose, former
price $3.50, present price S1.OO. Call and see
them, they have no equal.
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FIRST REGIMENT.

.2,0o2-.J Miller, Co b, june Is, 1854.
lo,Ss9-J Weldam, Co B, Oct IA, 1854.
3.013-T Green, Co d, July Z, 1864.
b,170-J Murvin. Co ID, Aug 9, 1854.
226-W f Houston, Co e, March 0, 1864.
CIV L Davis, Co E, March 20, 1854.
3,539-H Niclous, Co E. July IS, 1864.
sew r Cheek, Co F, May 8, 1864.
2,306-W Bloomker, Co F, june 20, 1854.
2,307-W Oottsell. Co f, June %, 1864.
6,51O-W Dickwell, Co E, Aug %. 1864.
3,726-F Gallagher, Co G, July %, 1854.
1,267-J II Burke, Co NJ, MAY q, 1854.
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j WE DEFY COMPETrTIONl

n CASHMEKE GLOVES!
30 doz. Ladies, for 40 cents per pair.
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BY Electricity

by ELECTRICITY
lean with iou ,ne Inc ay anu and
ity of youth; the heated graid is cooled; the ost-
6ftten limbs restored, the uncouth deformities
moved; faintness converted to vigor, weakness to
strength; the blind made to see the deaf to hear and
the paLsied form TO move upright the blsmishes OF
youth obliterated the ACCIDENTS of mature lite
prexented; the caamitles OF old age obvated and
active circulation maintained. l .ail II.
"a sal LAD ESA
Who have cold hanGs and feet; weak stomachs, lame
and weak backs; nervous and sick headache; diz=:-
ness and swimming in tho head with indigestion and
constipation OF bowels; pain in the side and back
eucorrhea, Tor whites); falling Of the womb with in
ternal cancers; tumors polypus, and all that long
train of diseases wiz find in Electricity sure means
Of cure. For painful menstruation, too profuse
menstruation and all Of those long line OF troubles
and wll in short time, restore the sufferer to the
vigor ofhealth. M raL 81 49,. ~.
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EIGHTEENTH REGIMENT.

67S-J Watson, Co A, April %, 1854.
5,4O1-J Lindsey, Co A, Aug 70, 1854.
2,77O-R Guilty, Go E, July !, 1894:
b.26O-D Dickson, Aug 10, 1854.