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were referred to the Select Committee of Fiji.
teen. The judiciary Committee were instruct
ed to report what compensation ought to be
given for property in revolted States destroyed
by our armies. Mr.. boutwell, proposed TO
inquire into the expediency Of abolishing all
restrictions of color in voting. A resolution
was referred to print ten thousand copies of
Gen. GRANTS report in the German language.
In the Senate Wednesday 18th, Mr.. BROWN
of Missouri, offered resolution instructing the
Committee on Judiciary to inquire into the ex
pediency of applying the eight-hour system OF
obor to government employees. After somt
debate the resolution was laid over. The re-
mainder of the day was occupied in the deliv
cry Of tributes of respect to the memory of the
late Senator CoLLAMER, Of Vermont. Glowing
eulogies upon his character and abilities were
pronounced by Senators FooT, HARRIS, JOHN
sen, FEssENDEN, and others. Resolutions OF
respect, introduced by Mr.. Foot, of Vermont,
were passed unanimously. The Senate then
adjourned till Monday.
In the House several changes in committees
were announced by the Speaker. A discussion
followed in regard to the holiday adjournment,
and n resolution was finally adopted to adjourn
(the Senate concurring) from Dec 90 to Jan.
.. This was carried by vote of 90 to 81 A
bill was passed approprialing 100000 or so
HuCh Us ulul We necessarily, 10 luiHlSH anu re-
pair the Presidents house. This amount was
required and was more than the usual amount,
Which failed to be appropriated during the last
session. bill was also passed appropriating
Sl5,i40,O00 for the payment of invalid and
other pensioners. A bill was reported and re-
ferred to the Committee on the Whole, making
appropriations for the support Of the West
Point Academy for the year ending June 80,
1861. A bill was introduced and referred, pro-
viding that the Albany bridge over the Hudson
shall be highway for the purposes authorized
by the New York Legislature, and may be used
as a postal route of the United States. A
resolution was introduced authorising the Sec
rotary Of the Treasury to purchase "A suitable
site for Custom house and warehouse in Jer-
sey City, and making an appropriation for the
erection of the building. A resolution was
offered and passed declaring that treason
against the United States Government is a
crime and ought TO be punished. Eulogies on
the late Senator COLLAMER, of Vermont, were
pronounced by several gentlemen, after which
Congress adjourned till Monday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-12-22

straw and corn-iodder to sheep. One farmer
made bedding of straw for the sheep, not fod-
der. Most used it, as also corn-fodder, for
feeding, ard a comparison of nocks as n result
arose, which was promptly ruled as out of or
der by the chairman.
Mr.. Goodhue said, that chemistry had shown
that straw was the most valuable for producing
wool He believed in variety of food. lie got
up his lambs earlyi gave free access to salt at
all seasons of the year; fell three times day
and no more. The Club concurred in the pro-
priety Of these items.
Messrs. ID. c. Wright, Grou,, Davis, Good
ridge, and others, gave an entertaining discus
sion upon the effect of feeding on the fncness
Of WOOL from which it appeared that coarse
feed made coarse WOOL Mr. Goodridge had
purchased wool sheared from sheep in Ohio
much finer than from the same sheep when
transferred TO and fed upon the coarse grasses
of the prairies of Illinois. Wool from sheep
diving from their own accord in winter, was rot
ten in texture and its fneness a deception,
arising from the drying up and abstraction OF
all juices. Pets from slaughter-houses were
quoted 1918; country pelts $50. Wool of
the former was porous, each fibre was hollow
with thousand porous branches to the central
ore. Before cleansing it might appear coarser,
but alter was found finer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-12-22
SUMMARY OF NEWS.

The Secretary Of the Interior reports that
about four and half millions of acres of pub
lie lands were disposed of during the last fiscal
year. The result OF the war will necessitate a
large increase in the pension list and in appro-
praions for pensions. Stringent legislation
is required to punish and prevent the outrages
Of the Indians on our Western frontier. The
completion Of the Pacific Railroad within the
time fixed by law is confidently looked for.
The largest silk producing regions in the
world are the three provinces OF Piedmont,
Lombardy, and Liguria. Upwards of sixty
millions Of pounds are there produced annual
ly.
The temperance people of Cincinnati have
opened a cofee-room for workingmen. where
at all hours of the day and till late at night, hot
coffee and crackers or plate of hot soup may
be had for the small sum Of five cents. Con-
nectsd with the coflee-room is reading room,
supplied with the leading newspapers and peri.
odicGls of this countr, and Great Britain and
this is free TO all. This is the most practical
temperance measure yet adopted.
The state department has received important
dispatches from Minister Adams, to the effect
that the British government is disposed to sub
nit the Alabama depredatons to arbitration.
The number of patents issued and about TO
be issued up to December 5, from the Patent
oilCe SlHCe tlc ISL vi january ldsl' is pldCeu al
6,220. Aside from this number it is estimated
that upwards OF four hundred and fifty will be
issued in addition before the close CT the year.
The total number of patents issued during 1864
was 1920, which was greater issue than any
year preceding.
AT a recent Government sale of clothing al
St. Louis, twenty thousand overcoats were
knocked down TO merchant Of that city for
$3.50 each or $4,000 for the whole. The lot
was shortly aherwards sold again at an advance
which neted the original purchaser a profit OF
100000. A large portion of the goods we're
afterwards shipped to Texas.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-12-22
Important ProcIn nation Freedom, in all
the Lnud.


To all whom these presents may come, greet
ing Know We, that whereas the Congress of
the United States on the lst of February last
passed u resolution which is in the words fol-
towing, namely: "a resolution submitting TO
the legislatures Of the several states PROPOSE
ton to amend the constitution of the United
States: Resolved by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States of Amer
lea in Congress assembled, two-thirds of both
houses concurring, that the following article be
proposed TO the legislatures of the several
states as an amendment to the constitution of
the United States, which, when ratified by
three-fourths of said legislatures, shall be vo-
ted to all intents and purposes; as part of
said constitution, namely, Article 10, section
Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude,
except as punishment for crime of which the
party shall bave been duly convicted, shall ex-
list within the United States, or any place sub
ject to their jurisdiction; section ., Congress
shall have power to enforce this article by APP
propriate legislation !"
And whereas, it appears from official docu-
ments on file in this department that the amend
ment TO the constitution OF the United States,
proposed es aforesaid, has been ratified by the
Legislatures of the states of Illinois, Rhode Is
land, Michigan, Mary land, New York, West
Virginia. Maine, Kansas, Massachusetts, Penn
sylvaniu, Virginia, Ohio, Missouri, Nevada, In
diana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, YER
mont, Tennessee, Arkansas, Connecticut, New
Hampshire. South Carolina, Alabama. North
Carolina and Georgian all twenty-seven
states
And whereas, the whole number Of states in
the United States is thirty-sx and whereas
the before specially named states, whose Leg
isla,ures have ratified the said proposed amend
ment, constitute three-fonrths of the whole
number of states in the United States,-
Now, therefore, be it known. that |, William
H. Seward, secretary of state of the United
States, by virtue and in pursuance of the sec
ond section of the act of Congress, approved
on the Goth day OF April, 1918. entitled oar
act to provide for the publication of the laws
of the United States, and for other purposes,
do hereby certify that the amendment aforesaid
has been voted, to all intents and purposes, al
par, of the constitution of the United States.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto Sc
my hand and caused the seal of the department
of state to be affixed. Done at the city Of
Washington, this lSl III day of December in thu
year Of our Lord 1866, and of the independence
of the United States of America the Doth.
WILLIAM II. SEWARD,
Secretary of State.
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agement were uttered. Mr. Putnam gave graphic
and humorous description Of the disaster that hap
pened to the old schoolhouse by the blasting Of rocks
and of the circumstances that lead to the location and
building Of the new one, commencing the fathfuness
Of the men who erected and furnished II.
Mr.. Brown gave brief history Of the schools Of
the village since the year 1892, when he here to
reside. Then there was but public school house
in the district which WIS the Common, afterwards
removed to Chase street and romodded. Now there
are six. The High School was then private one,
the buildings owned by an association OF gentlemen
in the village and the school supported by the tuition
of the pupils. 1t was purchased by the district about
twenty-five years ago, and made public school, The
schools of the village were then graded into Primary,
Intermediate and High, and we have seven
schools all in good working ORDER with faithful teach
crs, and all going on prosperously. The other speak.
ers touched upon great variety of topics, and were
listened to with much satisfaction and pleasure.
Resolutions were passed thanking the building and
locating committee also Messrs. Joy and Wilcox the
builders, and their workmen and to those generally
who haze especially interested themselves in the
cause Of education.
The meeting n very gratifying one; an excel
lent spirit was manifested and n good impression
made that will be felt for long time.
The schools for the winter term commenced this
week, and they are likely to be not only full but
crowded, especially the primary schools. In some Of
the houses there are more scholars than sents TO nc
commodae them, and it will become necessary before
long to have another school. If a suitable room could
be obtained in central location it would be well to
have school composed of the older pupils from the
several primary schools, where they could be thor
oughy drilled for one year. preparatory to the Inter
mediate School, Let this suggestion receive the con
| alteration of our citizens.
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81 s88,sl4 40 $4,000 sI,OOs &C

THE NEW School HoUsE.-There was a large
gathering Of people on Monday evening, Dec. 18th,
to dedicate the new schoolhOuse on Canal street. just
finished. Most Of the parents of the children attend
ing that school, and others interested, were present to
see the new building, to shake hands and to congrat-
uate each other having pleasant n place for
their children to resort to. After II time spent in
viewing and ndmring the neat well arranged and
thoroughly built house, credit to those who built it,
and n credit to the district Mr. Dwnel, chairman of
the Prudential Committee, called the meeting to or
der explained the object of the meeting and proposed
to have a chairman appointed Rev. Addison Brown
was nominated and chosen to that office. On motion
of Mr.. Dwnell the chairman offered prayer, dedi-
eating the house to the purposes for which 1t was
erected and invoking the blessing of God upon those
who are to be teachers and pupils therein in the gem
eratons to come and upon the parents whose children
shall 90 thilher to be educated for the duties of life
1t was then proposed that the exercises should consist
N singing and speaking; and thereupon several per-
sons were called upon to make remarks and the
speeches were nterspersed with the singing of appro-
pirate tunes. Messrs pwinell, Nourse, Estey, Put
nam, Bingham, Alexander, and the chairman, were
called for and catching inspiration from the occasion
made short and appropriate Speeches We cannot do
Justice in n report to what they said, but many
thoughtful and udclous words were spoken, good i'd
vice was given and words of good cheer and eneour-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-12-22

GIN. GRANTS REPORT. The report of Gen.
Grant is very long and exceedingly interesting.
We give on our outside the points of chief in
terest therein, the whole being too long to pub
lish in our paper entire. 1t will be seen that
he gives great credit and praise TO the soldiers
both east and west. Sherman, Sheridan, Thorn
as, Schofel1, Hunter, and others of the Cen
erals also are highly commended, while Smith
(Baldy) is severely censured, and Butler, as
General, is "a used up man"-bottled up tight
However, Gen. Butler deserves, and will have
great credit and the thanks of his country for
three things: His energy in conducting troops
to Washington to protect the Capital at the
opening of the rebellioni his early action in
regard to the "eontrabands;" and his mastery
government at New Orleans in time of great
difficulty and danger
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-12-22
VERMONT ITEMS.

Three marble quarrics have been opened in Middle
bury within few months.
A single company Of IIancocks corps, divided be
tween Bratteboro and Burlington, comprises all the
troops now in the state.
Jesse SCOTS house Mt Newport was entered on the
night Of the 10th and pocket book containing S2400
was taken from under the pillow of Charles Baldwin.
Prof Ilagar, State Geologist, has recently made
examination of marble quarry near Shelburne Pond
ana pronOunces the marble Of excellent quality.
"os'oh company contemplate opening it in the spring
~, NE CLERICAL CoNvoCATfoN of the Episcopal
Ohurch Tor the Diocese of Vermont IN quarterly
;i soh ~ ~. Adams last week. Bishop Hopkins pre-
sslu'hg mere were present seven Canadian clergy,
two rom Northern New York. and IA from this do
80; among the exercises ere Il learned Paper by
III ,V oll lhe errors OF the Church Of Rome and
S esSuy' on Enthu-i8sm in Preaching by Rev
MI fltmah OF Mortified, resolution Offered by
the Rev Mr. Buel, on the death of the lnte Rev f.
winthrop OF Hghgate, was unanimously adopted.
We learn from the St. Abun. (Vtl .uesssDoer that
on wednesday morning, about O'Clock while the
express tram was approaching Georgia station. the
engine burst ilue, necesstntng the sotning nj tho
train. The conductor Immediately sent bnrt7 man
with signal lantern to the night fiobt train
which was following, and. rs an extra prscontion
sent another signal. The frst man VIA. stationed
about one hundred rods and the second eighty rod
serve the first signal, but upon seeing the second i'm
medately sounded forthc brakes, aud reversed his
engine. The freight train being very heavy, and the
track quite slippery, and upon n e,vy down grade,
the engineer unable to stop his train in season
avoid slight collision with the end Of the Con-
nectcut River sleeping car. One passenger named
Cyril Moreau, Of BrOokield, Mass. was standing up
on the platform Of the sleeping car when the col
sion occurred, and was killed by the doubling up of
the platform None Of the passen gers in the cars were
in the least injured though there were five filed
with passengers Had Moreau remained in the cars,
no INJURY could havc.happcned to him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-12-22
OUR PAPER.

Our readers will perceive that we send them The
They will also notice that we give them n larger
sheet than formerly. We have increased its length
so as to add about sevcntywo square inches to our
reading and advertising space. We intending
soon to procure new type, which will improve our
paper still more. In the mechanical execution, and
in the methodca and skillul arrangement of its con
tents, we believe The PHOENIX is not surpassed by
any paper in Vermont, or anywhere else; and as to
the taste and judgment displayed in selections OF
reading matter and the ability and discretion shown
in our editorial columns shall leave readers
to pronounce the verdict.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-12-22
Agent Am. and VI. Bib
Brattleboro, Dec. IA, 1865.

The following are the Suprems Court AS
signments for the year commencing LIST Deem
ber 1865:
Chittenden, Jan. 2-Barrett, Kellogg, Peck
Steele.
Franklin, Jan. l5-Pierpont, Barrett, KEEL
logg, Steele.
Grand Isle, Jan. l9.-Pierpont, Barrett, Kel-
logg, Steele.
Addison, Jan. 22-Barrett, Kellogg, Wilson,
Steele.
Rutland, Jan. 20--Pierpont, Peck Wilson,
Steele
Bennington, Feb. 6-Pierpont, Barrett,
Peck Wilson.
Windham, Feb. l2-Pierpont, Peck Wilson,
Steele
Windsor, Feb. 2O-Pierpont, Kellogg, Peck
Steele
Orange, Mar. 6-Pierpont, Barrett, Kellogg
Steele.
Washington, Aug. l4--Perpont, Barrett,
Wilson, Steele.
Lamoille, Aug, 2l-Pierpont, Kellogg, Peck
Steele.
Orleans, Aug. 23-Barelt, Kellogg, Peck,
Wilson.
Essex, Aug. % IPierpont, Barrett, Kellogg
Peck.
Caledonia, Aug. 3O-Pierpont, Barrett Kel-
logg, Peck.
FOR COUNTY COURT.
Chiuenden and Pierpont, chief
justine.
Windsor and Windham-B Barrett.
Rutland and nington--Kellogg.
Washington and Orange-Peck.
Franklin, Lamoille. and Grand lsle-Wilson,
Caledonia, Orleans and Essex-Steele.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-12-22

NATIONAL CoNvENTIoN.-We understand
from Judge Cuts of this village, one of the
delegates from this State to the late National
Convention of Manufacturers and Wool Grow
ers at Syracuse, n. Y, that there was a good
attendance from various quarters, and that the
meeting was one of interest and harmony. A
joint committee from both parties represented
the manufacturers and wool growers, was chos-
en- to 90 to Washington and confer with Con-
gress in regard to measures bearing upon the
interests of these two great departments of in
dustry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-12-22

CHRISTMAS EvE.--We are requested to state that
services appropriate to the occasion will be held both
Mt the Unitarian and Universaist churches in this
village next Sunday evening. There will also be
services held at the Brick Church, West Brateboro
Mt 81 o'clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-12-22

An amusing debate took place between Mr..
W., skeptic on religious matters, and Ger
man Lutheran. The skeptic, ridiculing the
truth of certain passages in the Bible, and sup
posing his nntagonis, about "o~"o"nd -, ,-e"-
ment, asked him if he believed Balaams ass
ever spoke like man. The Lutheran was ST.
lent for moment, aad then said: "Me read
nit the Bible dat Won Balaam beat his shackass,
and he speke shust like man. Me believes
dat. Me never hear shackass speke like a
man myself, but me hear good many man
speke shust like a shackass."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-12-22
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SCRATCH SCRATCH SCRATCH !!
Wheatnn,S Ointment

WILL CURE THE ITCH IN ~ uot RS.
Also cures SALT RIIEt'M ULCER ,CllllBLAlNs, and
all ERUPrIONS OF THE SKIN Price so cents, For
sale by all druggists. ,, =
40 Washington street Boston, will he forwarded by mail
free OF postage, to any part OF the United States.
Oct. 25, ls65-ly43
The q rent French Remedy for Sperl atorrhaea
or seminal Necklaces; Dr. JuAS DtLAMARRE's Specific Pills,
prspared by GARAScIkRK nUPoST, No. PA Rue Lom-
bard Paris hcm prescription Of lR, JUAN DtLAMARRE,
the celebrated Partisan hysican, and highly recommended
by the medical faculty Of France.
Iii aud unfiug rem dy in all of Seminal
Weakness however Of how long standing. All
arrangements Of the Urinary Organs Will be Immediately re-
eved. The debiiaed receive Strength by using this
wonderful remedy and thousands have been saved from an
unlimey grave.
Pamphlets containing full particulars, and directions for
using in English, French, Spanish and German accompany
each box, and also sent ee any address when requested
Price 81 per Bottle or Sir Bottles for IS
Sold by all the princph Drug lists, will he sent by
mall secure sealed from all observation, by enclosing
specified price to any authorized agents.
Dr. Beware Of Counterleits aud limitations
Sole General Agents for America,
OSCAR @. MOSES CO..
lyal5l 81 Courtlandl St, New York.
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The Grent French Remedy TO
Ayers Cherry PcctoraI.

For the rapid cure Of Coughs,
Colds, Influenza, HoGrseHess,
Group, Bronchitis, hcVieht
Consumption, and for the re-
iefofC ORsHBptiu6 Patients
in ddrdnc6d stages of the dis
ease.
SO wide is the field Of its
usefulness and 50 numerous
are the cases of its cures, that
almost every section OF country
abounds In persons publicly
known, who have been restored
psrate diseases Of the lungs by
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-12-22

DoNATIoN.-We learn that Mrs L S. Field now
living with her son, c. X. Field, in this village, has
made donation to Mddlebury College of the valua.
BILE cabinet of minerals collected by her husband, the
late Gen. Field of Newfane.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-12-22

SUDDEN DEArH.-Charles NJ. Grout of Gulford
died very suddenly Sunday Dec. 18th, in the 34th
year of his age. lie served in the army during most
of the late war; and was mustered out Of service a
few weeks since. lie was well known in this vicni-
ty, rs a barber, before the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-12-22

AWr.-Beautiful photographic likenesses by G. L.
Howe are to be seen ut the windows of Wyman's and
Goodrichs stores on Main Street, and an exquisite
work of art by John Rogers, at the window of Trips
Jewelry Store-"Taking the Oath and Drawing Ra-
tionsn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-12-22

WHAT HE LEARNED DURING MS SOUTHERN TRIP.
HEADQUARTERS, Army Of the United States
December Is.
To his exceoncy, Andrew johnson, president Of
the United States-Sr' In reply to your note of the
10Th inst requesting report from me, giving such
ms may be possessed of, coming within
the scope of the inquiries made by the Senate of the
United States in their resolution of the 18th inst,
have the honor to submit the following with your APP
prova and also that of the honorable secretary of
war | left Washington city ON the 27th OF last
month, for the purpose of making tour of inspection
throughout some Of the southern states lately in re-
bcllion, and to see what changes necessary in
the disposition of the military forces of the country
how these forces could be reduced expenses curtaied
&c, aud to learn MS TAR possible the feelings and
intentions Of the citizens Of these states towards the
general government, The state of Virginia being so
accessible to Washington city, and information from
this quarter therefore being readily obtained, has
tened through that state without conversing or meet
ing with any of its citizens. In Raleigh, N. c.,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-12-22

TAKE NOTICE All notices Of births, marriages,
and deaths sent to the Phpnix for publications must
be accompanied bya responsible name in order to Sc
cure insertion
PRINTING.-job printing of every description in
workmanlike and prompt manner done at TnE PHD-
NIX OFFICE by Frank D. Coblegh.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-12-22

GooDmcH's HAT SroRE.-0ur readers will not
fail to notice the new advertisement of II. A. Good
rich in another column, who has just received large
and valuable assortment of rich Fur Goods adapted
to the season. and where customers will find any
thing they want.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-12-22

THE FAIn.-We understand that at the ladies' Fair
for the benefit Of the freedmen, at the Town Hall on
Wednesday evening last, $3.50 received, about
half Of which Is net proceeds.