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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-02-03

We respectfully call the attention of super
intendents and school teachers in Vermont to
the following notice:
To the Teachers Of Public Schools throughout Yer.
mont;
Permit me, in the execution OF a suggestion.
made by the Secretary of the Board OF Educa-
ton, last summer, to make you instrumental in
urging forward the good work of supplying the
needs of the sick and wounded of our army
and navy. The children Of the public schools,
OF every age and grade, will be glad to make
an offering in this cause; and we rely upon you
as teachers of the Schools TO assist in carrying
out the details of our plan in every school dis
trict in the State.
by clothing and comforting the sick and
wounded with generous hand, we save lives
and help those who must die, and sustain the
wealth, honor and peace OF the nation. The
dollars contributed represent to the suffering
soldier shirts, draws and socks, food and com
fort; 10 the country, they represent lives to be
saved! Shall the burdens of the war fall so
unequally, that we enjoy all the comfort and
the soldier and his family endure all the suffer
ing and distress?
You are invited TO make il clearly under
stood, that we ask each scholar to make some
contributions, be it large or small to I've used
as a collection from the school, for the relief of
the sick and wounded. They will please i'm
press it upon the children that this money is
expressly to give clothing, food, medicine and
religious help, to The soldiers who are suffering
and dying in the midst of battle or in hospi-
tails far from home and friends or in those
charne houses, the rebel military prisons.
The teachers will please call for this contri-
button, as promptly as possible, after the re-
cep;ion of this circular, and will hold them
selves responsible for the money collected,
which they will remit to my address. A letter
of acknowledgment from the branch In Boston,
TO be read to TIE school, will he Immediately
returned, giving some definite account of the
manner in which The money is to be used.
Thus the public schools of Vermont, through
the thoughtful consideration of the Secretary
of the Board of Education, and the faithful CO.
operation Of the superintendent and teachers
will have the privilege of presenting a noble
example for those of the other loyal States, and
we trust the ball will not cease its motion till
all needed supplies reach our brave and faith
full army, in whose behalf | make this appeal.
Mrs. NJ. &. DAvENPoRT,
Vt. Agent San. Com.
Bratteboro, VT, January, 1865.
cheerfully give the above plan my most
cordial approval, and commend it to all con.
nected with the public and other schools.
J. S. ADAMS,
Sec'y VT. Board of Education.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-02-03
BOOK NOTICES.

The UNIyERsALIST REGISTER containing the
Statistics of the Denomination for 1865 is pub
lished at Boston by the New England Univer-
saist Publishing House. 1t contains matters
OF interest especially for persons in that denom-
inotion. For sale at Felton's.
The ATLANTIC MONTHLY. This Monthly
Magazine for February made its appearance in
good season and brought with its usual treas
ures of sound thought, patriotic sentiment, Just
criticism, and wholesome counsel. The con-
uibutors to this Number are among our most
popular writer's, and the variety of subjects dis
cussed afford wide range of thought, and fur
nsh mental food for all classes Of readers
Published by Ticknor & Fields, Boston, and
sold by Booksellers generally.
RopER's CALoRIc ENGINE. We are indebt-
ed to our former neighbor, Chas. II. Crosby,
for Pamphlet entitled, Ropers Caloric En-
gne and Patented Shoe Machinery, Illustra-
ted, Manufactured, and sold by Crosby, But
terrified, and Haven, % Dey Street New York
A Pamphlet especially interesting to Mechan-
les, and to all Snoe and Boot makers.
THE VERMONT JUSTICE; BEING A TREATISE
on THE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JURISDICTION or
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, FOR THEIR USE AND
THAT OF THE JUNIOR MEMBERS OF THE BAR.
By NJ. l.. BENNETT, late Judge of the Supreme
Court of Vermont. Burlington: 1864.
We have here carefully prepared volume of
eight hundred pages, upon the duties of JUS
tices of the peace. The topics are judicously
selected and arranged, so as TO exhaust the
subject, and are treated in so condensed and
Ineligible a manner as to be easily understood
by the unprofessional, aud at the same time to
afford much aid to those in the profession who
are called to transact any of the large amount
OF important legal matters now coming within
the jurisdiction OF justices Of the peace.
We have examined the book with care, and
find it to contain very large amount of the
most useful and Indispensable information upon
all the subjects connected with the justice juris-
dictlon in that State and in regard TO which,
from the well-known learning and accuracy OF
the author there can be no ground TO question
| their entire reliability. We feel no hesitation
in recommending it to all that numerous class
of persons interested in the subjects there dis
cussed, as containing the greatest amount OF
the most reliable information in the most con-
yenient and accessible shape. We only regret
that 1t is not equally adapted TO the same pur-
| poses in other States but we suppose this
would be impractcable, without either extend
| ing the work TOO far, or materially lessening
its completeness. The book contains accurate
and reliable forms for all emergencies before
justices of the peace, even forms OF records for
convictions OF contempt /. +. r.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-02-03
There are SS7S Post offices in this country;
5000 OF which are in The disIoyal States.

lnere are - - 10 IOst otflces IN tIls country;
$500 of which are in the disloyal States.
Rev. DIR. Ross, prominent clergyman Of the
New School Presbyterian church, was arrested
in Tennessee, by Gen. Sedman, for disloyal
talk, and is now in prison at Nashville.
The number of letters mailed in Great Brit
ain has increased from seventy millions, 1880,
the year before penny postage was introduced,
to six hundred and forty millions, in 1868.
An Irishmrn dropped letter into the Post
Office the other day, with the following memo
randum on the corner, for the benefit Of all in
doent Postmasters into whose hands it might
fall: "Please hasten the delay Of this
A gentleman who recently travelled over
Western railroad, declared his opinion that it is
the safest road in the county, as the superinlen-
dent keeps boy running ahead of the train to
drive off the cows and sheep!
Lieutenant Davis, one of the rebel fends who
had charge of our starved prisoners at Ander-
sonyllle, was captured this week at Newark,
Ohio, while making his way through our lines
from Canada. lie was recognized in the cars
by young soldier who had been one of his
victims. No doubt Davis will get part of his
deserts at least.
The Baplisls of the Northern States have I'M
der their control nine colleges, for which sub
scriplions are now in progress to raise endow.
ments amounting to 100000 and three the
illogical seminaries' for which they are raising
AT least $4,000, all of which they hope to DOM
plete before the end of the year lS6j-a total
of half million of dollars.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-02-03
THE AMENDMENT.

Jan. 81, 1865, will be ever memorable in the
annals of our Congressional acts. The House
by vote of 10 to So voted for the amend
ment Of the Constitution abolishing and lorev-
err prohibiting slavery in the states and terrific
ries of the Union. 1t is an act Of justice for
which we thank them. This act of Congress is
now to be "ratifed by the legislatures of three
fourths of the several states, or by conventions
of three-fourths thereof, as one or the other
mode of ratification may be proposed by the
Congress" If it is to be done by the legisla,
lures, we hope that our worthy and energetic
Governor will Immediately convene the legisla-
ture OF Vermont, and have the work done
promptly setting good example to others.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-02-03
THE CENTRE CHURCH.

The "Centre" or Congregational Church in
this village (Rev George p. Tyler, d. d. pas
tori has for several months been undergoing
thorough and extensive repairs, and is now
ready to be occupied. Next Sunday the society
will hold their service in their renovated house
of worship. The building both inside aad out
side has been greatly improved in its general
appearance, made more comely to the eye, and
more convenient for the audience
The steeplc of this church was blown down
in the great gale that swept over this place in
July 1861, and this lead to the repairs since
made. The building is considerably enlarged.
The former yesIibue is all taken into the au
dlence room OF the present edilice, and the for
mer piazza is taken into the side entrance and
tower OF the present building SO that twenty
six new pews have been added, making the
whole number one hundred and TWENTY-FIVE.
The tower as it now stands projects eight feet
in front OF the house, and the tower and spire
together are one hundred and forty-seven feet
high, symmetrical, and beautiful to look at.
The old clock and bell are replaced to give us
notice of the passing hours, and to summon
the congregation to their accustomed worship.
The inside has been wholly renewed. The
pulpit has been lowered, and light from above
introduced into the preachers desk The pews
have been levelled with the aisles. the doors
discarded, and the seats made lower; black
walnut arms and rails have been added TO them.
and they have been carpeted and cushioned in
uniform manner. The choir is seated in front
of the organ, with balcony from which thew
can overlook the whole congregation. The in
side has been newly painted and plastered and
stained glass has been put into the windows
in front. Two new coal furnaces have been
added which will give sufficient warmth to the
houses the gas fixtures in every part will af-
ford ample light, aud two yentilators commu-
nicating with the tower will ensure pure air.
Two doors, one each side of the pulpit, have
been opened from the church into the chapel
10 give convenient access from one to the other
Inc chapel is also entered on the outside as
oe'ore' though by a stair way and not by q
platform along side of the church.
luz "ork was executed under the superin.
tendence OF Mr.. Billiard who has high rem.
tatlon and much experience in BUILDING cbnrcb.
es' ana ne has performed his task we believe
with satisfaction to all parties. The uboIo ov
pense of the repairs was over eight tbousond
dollars, and the cost Of furnishing. which wo,
done by subscription, was over thirteen bupd,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-02-03

PUTNEY.-There was social gathering OF
members of the Congregational society and
other friends. at the house of Mr.. JAMES CRAw-
FORD on Thursday evening the Goth ult, for
the purpose, among other things, of manifesting
their respect and kind regards for their pastor.
The gathering was large, and they had good
social time generally, and left behind them
substantial and generous tokens of their conf
dence and esteem.
The mill recently purchased by Mr.. ELL
JAZZ Brown, in this village, has since been re-
sold to Mr.. HOLMES, of the wooden factory
The rumor that Mr.. BRowN had bought Mr..
S. WHITES dwelling house near the mill,
seems to have been mistake.
Mr. CURTIS SnATTUCK, having sold his
farm on West Hill, has since purchased the
Holbrook formerly Richardson) farm.
There were % deaths in Putney during
the year 1864. To these are to be added thir-
teen soldiers who belonged to that town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-02-03

TIE French ACQUISITION IL MEXIco.-
The Northern States OF Mexico which are said
to be coded to the French Emperor, have an
area of 305 900 square miles, or 90 per cent
more than the whole OF France, and nearly one
half of the entire territorial surface OF Mexico
About the year 1858 they contained popula'
ton of only O00O0-which has varied but
very little since that time. They comprise
great variety of soil and climate ! ana are VERY
rich in mines of gold and silver, out OF which,
ifbe is SO disposed, Louis Napoleon can satisfy
his claims against Mexico, and so give back the
land N a few years. We shall see whether de
does il.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-02-03

JAMAICA. At the annual meeting OF the
Leather Company in January the following Of
ficers were chosen for the current year:
Presdent-Chas. ID. Read.
Treasurer-J: T.. Butler.
Secretary--L. N. Sprague.
Directors c. ID. Read, J. E. Butler, Fl. G..
Barnes, A. P. Graham, b. Taylor, c. Young
and J.. n. Sprague.
After declaring dividend of 80 per cent. on
last years business, the Company voted to
build a new shop the coming season, and au-
thorized the Directors to increase the capital
stock of the Company 10 $4,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-02-03
For The PhGni1.
Ut 0W' W7'TFFN
WLMINGToN. VI, Jan, 9th, 1860.

WILMINGTON, W., Jan. 9th, 1866.
DEAR PHGNIX We were thinking that
perhaps a brief notice of the business and bust
ness men OF Wilmington, would not be without
interest to your readers, and we accordingly
give you few items.
+. 4 o. ]. Gorham occupy large and com
modious building, built and furnished in mod
ern style few yours since. They deal largely
in dry goods, ready-made clothing and groee'
ries.
Benoni Tyler is selling dry goods and groee-
ries in the store formerly occupied by Butter
field & Adams, and exchanges largely in all
kinds of barter.
Walker & Dexter have leased the rev build
ing known as "Swif's Blo,k," for term OF
years, and are accommodated with as oonven-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-02-03

Miss ANNA DIcKINsoN.-This young orator
made her first appearance in Brattleboro on
Tuesday evening last. Her fame as an elo-
quent speaker drew together large crowd
People came from all the region round about
TO listen to her stirring and forcible speech
The large Town Hall was crowded as we have
seldom seen it. Every part was full. And
she was listened TO with profound attention.
As speaker she is certainly remarkable for
one OF her age and opportunities. Her voice
is clear and strong, though on this occasion
somewhat rough and hoarse from a severe cold.
Her enunciation is distinct and her manner
easy and self possessed. She has fine COM
mand of language, her ideas are arranged with
due degree of method, and her opinions are
uttered with perfect assurance of their corret-
ness. In the main her doctrines are true, no.
BILE, and just, such as become one brought up
under the teachings of christian civilization.
Some of her opinions need readjusting, and her
criticisms are not all Just, that on Gen. Sher-
man especially, we think unjust; and what she
said in disparagement of our Irish population
would have been better omitted. Her address
was in some points little out of date, not
quite up to the times. Events are taking
place in such rapid succession that one must be
truly alive to what is transporting or he will find
himself tagging behind. But on the whole we
were highly pleased with the lecture, and should
be glad TO hear many more like it. What she
said in relation to the future treatment of the
negro race is worthy the grave and thoughtful
consideration Of all loyal intelligent christian
people. We bid her God speed on her worthy
mission, and We thank Mr.. WILLARD and those
who aided him for furnishing us such rich in
telectual and patriotic feast.
1t was expected that Rev. Jonathan Niece,
Rev. Charles Walker, d. d., and Rev. A.
Huntington Clapp, who preceded Rev. DIR.
Tyler as pastors of the society, would be present
at the reopening of the church for public wor-
ship, but for various reasons we understand
neither will be able to attend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-02-03

red. We congratulate our neighbors on the
completion of their work, and the neat and
beautiful appearance of their house of worship,
credit to the society to which it belongs, and
an ornament to the village.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-02-03

THE VALUE OF WILMINGToN.-Som idea
OF the vast Importance of keeping the port of
Wilmington open to the rebels may be gather
ed from the statement of the Richmond Dis
patch, that from October 20, 1864, TO the end
of the year, the following articles, with others,
were imported into Wilmington 1898, 900
pounds Of meat 1907 900 pounds of lead /,
$4,000 pounds of sallpetre; 10000 rifles, and
546 900 pairs of shoes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-02-03


Mr.. EDITOR A correspondent of your
paper wishes an answer TO the question, what
is the use of making public acknowledgement
of donation visits to ministers, and states as
an objection to them the passage "Let not your
left hand know what your right hand doeth.''-
This was spoken to those who made an osten-
tatious show OF alms-giving, so that it will
hardly apply TO his case. In the same sermon
containing the above passage, we find, "Let
your light so shine before men, that they seeing
yow good morks, may giorJy your Father
which IS m Hedren' How but by going and
doing hkewlseF Tor another passage says,
"iour zeal hath prorokcd rery many"
May not public notice, then, of these visits
encourage other societies To go and do likewise,
greatly To the relief of those pastors, whose
salaries are far too small to meet their necessa.
ny expcnsosp
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-02-03

TAKE NorrcE All notices Of births, marriages.
and deaths sent to the Phoenix for publication, must
be accompanied bya responsible name in order to Sc
cure inscrtion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-02-03

PERsoNAL.-Edward Frost, formerly of this
village, who was taken prisoner some months
since at Canton, Mississippi, by Gen. Sherman,
and has been confined at Camp Chase, Colum.
bus, Ohio, has, we understand, taken the oath
of allegiance and is soon expected here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-02-03

Our OF TIE Decentralization is out of
the draft, having FIVE men in excess. SO says
Major Austine.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-02-03

PUBLIC DOCUMENTS. We tender our thanks
to Hon. S. Foot Senator in Congress for the
Eight Census OF the United States.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-02-03

School BELIEVE announced sometime
ago that measures had been taken TO procure
bell for the High School. We are glad now
to say that it has arrived, been hung in its des-
tined place, and commenced its work of sum-
moning the children of the village to their
places of study. Its cost is about sl60.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-02-03

The coored people of the city of Newport
are pe'ilioning the Rhode Island Legislature to
provide by law that the public schools of their
city shall be open to the children of the city
without regard to color. They make an earn
est and sensible appeal and We hope they may
be successful. 1t is several years since colored
schools were abolished in Massachusetts, and
the result has been satisfactory to all. In this
day, and especially in view of the events of the
past few months, this prescription Of children
on account of their color from attending the
public schools should lie forever aboliehed.-
Boston Journal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-02-03

P1cTURE.-Just stop at the window of Chas.
A. Trips jewelry store. if you wish to see a
fine painting by ]. II. Kelley, an English ar
al.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-02-03

SOLDIER GoNE.-1n our obituary list will be
found the name Of a young man from Newfane,
who recently died in the hospital at Annapolis,
a soldier in our army. He is spoken of as a
worthy, faithful and brave young men; and Mr..
Fairbanks his father, has gone to obtain and
bring home his remains to be consigned to
their final resting place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-02-03
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

HOUSE FOR SALE.-Notice the advertise
ment Of Frank l.. Willard in another column.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-02-03

DIR. L. b. FooTE, 1870 Broadway, New York,
read his advertisement in another column Of
this paper.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-02-03

LECTURE. 1t will be seen by an advertise
ment in another column that we are TO be TO-
vored with another lecture in the Town Hall
on Thursday evening Feb. 9th. The lecture is
by J. w. Hough, and was recently delivered
before the Vermont Teachers Association at
St. Adams. 1t was highly commended by Mr..
Adams, Secretary of the Board of Education,
and will doubtless attract large audience and
be heard with interest and profit.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-02-03

JACKsoNvILLE.-The young men and women
OF Jacksonville and neighborhood, to the num-
Der of twenty-three happy couple, took sleigh
found ample entertainment at the house of Mr..
P. Leonard, spent the night in the merry dance.
took breakfast the next morning, and then re-
paired TO their homes well pleased with their
excursion. Browns Band Of Jacksonville fur
nished the music, and the road being blocked
up with deep snow-drifts, team with sled and
plows was sent on before as snow-drift Skin
mishers, to remove all formidable distractions
from their way.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-02-03
THE WAR.
Recent Orders by Gen. Meade.
BURROUGHS TO MERIToRToUs SOLDIERS.

BURROUGHS TO MERITOR1OUS SOLDIERS.
Headquarters army of tie Potomac Jan. "a.
To the end that proper spirit Of emulation
may be aroused among the enlisted men of this
army, and that merilorious conduct may he
recognized and rewarded, furloughs will be
granted 10 such men as, by attention TO duty,
proficiency in drill, conduct on the march and
In battle, and care of arms, horses and equip
ments, have proved themselves the best SOL
dlers IN the brgades to which they are attached.
Inc GLOWING will be the rule of apportionment
ana selections To each 1000 men present for
duty in each brigade one furlough, and il the
excess Is over 800 two furloughs on selections
made by the brigade commander. Should the
excess not reach 500, furlough will be for
warded representing such excess in the def
cient brigades of the division, and if the total
exceeds 900, one furlough will be selected by
the division commander. Such furloughs viii
be Tor twenty-five days, will state that they are
Tor sold!ery conduct under the provisions of
this order, and will be forwarded on the 27th
day OF each month for action at these head
quarters. BY command of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-02-03

SLEIGH-RID1NG.-Cheste seems to be very
attractive place for sleigh-riding parties. The
young people from the neighboring towns re-
sort thther in great numbers, and are said to
have "good time The bellows Falls Time,
states that during single day not long since
100 persons congregated at the Ingraham
House in that place, where they found enter
tainment Of the best kind. Pretty brisk bust
ness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-02-03

TIE Valley MlLLs.-The shaft Of The wa
ter-wheel (wooden) at the Valley Mills in this
village, was broken few days since by an ac-
cumulated mass of ice. The workmen have been
removing it, to supply its place by the "Whit-
ney Wheel" made of iron, and manufactured
at Manchester, N. II. The cost of the new
wheel is about $3.50. 1t turns in the same way
as the Turbine wheel, but is acted upon in a
different manner. 1t has six buckets and the
water flowing from as many gates is thrown on
to each and every bucket at the same time, thus
causing it to act with greater power than
wheels made in the ordinary way.