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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11
RIcuMoSp. Va. july IS 1861.


"Whereas satisfactory evidence has been furn shed
at these headquarters that at the election held il the
city of Richmond the 25th instant, for muni .pal
officers voters were excluded the ground of ha wing
lost their residence by of their absence us SOL
diers in the United States army during the rebel lion
when no such ground was taken as against sol diers
absent in the rebel army and whereas, with but
few exceptions all OF the officers elected at sad mu
ncipa election have been prominent and consJ lieu
Gus in inaugurating and sustaining the rebellion and
whereas the issue was distinctly made and OF enly
avowed at said election as between those men who had
aided and allotted in the war against the u lited
States authority and those who had with their lives
defended the flag of our country
"Thereiore, justice to the thousands who have fall
EN- on the battle field by disease in their elor is to
put down this rebellion, and to those who arc now
returning TO their homes in this district, after four
years OF suffering, toll privaons and dangers il
red in fighting treason, demands that these PEI sons
who were lately contributing all their efforts to sus
tain treason and overthrow this government 81 ould
not be installed into office and ntrusted with po, ver
Hence it is hereby declared that the United tates
military authorities of this city will regard the said
municipal elections held in this city on the 25tl
instant as null and void, excepting only the ee, .tiu1
of the clerk of the Hastings Court and each ev-
cry person elected to office, excepting said cler OF
the Hastings Court is prohibited from exercising, the
duties appertaining thereto.
"By command of
"Brevet Major General TuRNlR.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11

SOUTHERN SUFFRAGE AS IT WAs.-Most OF
the southern Dtetos, within ten a dozen
years, have amended their constitutions, no
two Of which are exactly alike except in the ex-
clusion of blacks, minors and women from vo-
ting. Delaware gives the franchise to every
free white male citizen of the age of % and
over, who has resided one year in the State, one
month in the country and paid tax assessed
six months prior to election. Between 81 and
%, voters are not taxed. Maryland requires
q years of age, one years residence in the
State; six months i'll the country, and citizen
ship in the United States. Virginia requires,
as do all the remaining Southern States, 81
years OF oge, and two years in the State and
one in the county. North Carolina requires
II months residence in the State and owning
freehold Of fifty acres for six months. South
Carolina requires citizenship and residence of
two years and freehold of fifty acres or town
lot for six months. Georgia requires citizen
ship and inhabitants Of the State Who have paid
all the taxes demanded of them, and resided
six months in the county. Kentucky requires
two years residence in the State and sixty days
in the precinct. Tennessee requires citizenship
of the United States and six months residence
in the county. Louisiana, one year in the
State and six months in the county. Miss
issippi, one year in the State and four months
in county. Alabama, the same with the sub
stitution of three months in the county. Flor
ida, two years residence in State, six months
in the county, enrolment in the militia and be-
ing registered. Arkansas, six months resi-
dence in the State. Texas requires one to have
been q citizen Of the United States or Of the
Republic of Texas, one year resident of the
State and six months OF the county indians
not taxed, Africans and the descendants of At
rcans excepted -BoStOn Journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11

TRADE OF New ORLEANS. A correspondent
of the Chicago Tribune, writing under date oil
July %, gives some interesting statements in
regard to the cotton crop and other matters in
the Crescent city. The promise is very fair for
"A good yield from the small area of cotton sown
None Of the usual pests have injured it, and the
recent hot weather, spoken OF as marked ever
for that latitude, has brought it forward with
uncommon rapidity. The old cotton is gradu.
ally coming in, and on some days the scene:
'on the levees remind one of the days before the
war. The steyedore gangs of free blacks work
remarkably well. and no complaint is heard ir
uhe comparison between their work and that o
IKE slaves. Business is surely but slow ly re.
vlving,. and the merchants are getting ready fol
a retur of old times. The old business street,
Gre br, lshed up, buildings repaired and painted
and genial coat OF whtewash made to cover
ali def ,iencies. The traders are going earnest
iy al We rk to win back for the Crescent city her
old rel alton to the Mississippi valley trade
which t be war lost TO her. In this view, great
interest was excited by the discussion of the
Conven lion OF the Western Boards of Trade al
Boston, some weeks ago, which urged the ne
cessity If an accession of fresh carrying facili
ties by ocean lines through the gulf.
Anon & other projects the press and public
are TAXI ng great interest in land routes es
pecially, towards Texas. Attention is also
turned in this direction from Vicksburg anc
Memphis.
All thi indicates healthy activity of bust
ness in nat region and a revival quite as soor
as we ha We had any reason 10 anticipate. 1t il
just the Kind of activity that we are glad to see
not the sudden bound into speculation ant
eager riv airy which is sure to end in disaster
and ruin, butan intelligent and careful reaction
keeping pace with the actual demand.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11

REIIc-An interesting relic was shown us n few
days since by Edward Crosby of this village 1t wns
Masons apron made by his father, Godfrey Crosby,
for Capt William Newton of Marlboro, who recently
presented 1t TO Mr. crosby. 1t was made forty-nne
years ago. and being kept with care the coors still
look bright. The material of which it is made is fine
Lamb skin, and the Masonic emblems painted thereon
are all perfect, and look as if recently done. The
workmanship shows much skill, and it is really worth
seeing of the memenoes Of the past generation,
which become more and more valuable as the swift
years roll away.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11

THE FAIE.-The annual Fair and Festival of the
Ladies of the Unitarian Society Of this village, was
held at the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon and
evening, August 9th. The Hall was grandly decora-
ted with flags evergrcens etc. the tables were all set
in neat and tasteful manner and everything showed
care and skill in the preparation. The eatabes were
tempting and satisfying to tile appetite as their rapid
disappearance amply testified the flowers were fra
grant and charming, and the articles of fancy and use
made very attractive show. Among those which
attracted especial notice the big baby doll the
lttle old woman in the shoe selling her dolls, the
"wax fggers" shown by "A. Ward" a beautiful sofa
cushion by Miss Wheeler, and the spirited and laugh
able representation gotten up by the skill and art of
Mrs. Sanderson, of jeff Davis Sin costume as discoy.
cred and taken prisoner by two cavalrymen with
drawn sabres, he having just started from his tent
with pail on his arm to bring water from the spring
his wife standing AT the entrance Of the tent looking
anxiously upon the scene in dshabille his servant
girl near by with shawl ready to be thrown over
her dear master, and little "nig' in the act of crawl
lug out of the tent under the canvas Very many Of
the articles made by the ladies of the society showed
not only great amount Of labor, but also much in
genuity and taste Amor other things the ladies
had very handsome donation from Boston-wax
rose buds from Mrs. Samuel +. Bailey-also from T.
c. Steams Of the firm of Beebe & Co--aways active
in good works.
The Hall was crowded with people of all ages from
the various societies in the place, with large rep
resentaton of the strangers and visitors that are with
US.
There was goodly number Of clergymen present
no less than seven we believe, who seemed to enter
heartily into the spirit of the occasion and with us
joyful cOunenances the rest.
The young folks had lively dance to close the
festivities of the evening, and all pronounce the Fail
splendid success We believe it was as fruitful oil
the article sought any Fair before held by the
ladies of the society.
The gross proceeds amounted to over eight hundred
dollars.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11

SALE.-The fifty-four Government horses sold at
ST. Albans W.T. last week under the direction of Capt.
F. o. Sawyer, A. Q. NJ, averaged sl15 cach-one
horse sold for $215 and resold by the purchaser
soon after for 1926.
We see by the New York Herald, that the sales oil
good horses at New York and Alexandria average
from S45 TO $50. The Government would do well to
send their horses up this way to be sold else en-
ploy Capt Sawyer to superntend the sales elsewhere
Or else in making purchases of horses hereafter tc
invest their public funds in Vermont Stocks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11

NARRATIvE.-An exceedingly interesting narrative
has been furnished by Z. S. stoddard of W. Dunn
merston, who Sergeant in Co. F, nth Illinois
Regiment, and taken prisoner in the disastrous
Red River expedition in April 1864 and confined for
nearly fourteen months at Camp Ford-Rebel He'll
near Tyler, Texas. He gives very lively and graph
c description of what our prisoners suffered, how
they fared what they did, how they contrved to es-
cape and in what manner they treated, ETC.. etc.
We shall publish it next week. and all who wish for
extra copies of the paper are requested to send in
their orders as early as Monday next, ifpossible.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11

SCHOOL MEErNo.-Tbe voters Of school district
No. 2 are warned to meet Mt tho High School on
Tuesday, Aug 10Th, at 81 o'clock ?. NJ, to see If
they win rescind the vote of previous meeting au-
horEing the building committee to locate the school
house on Canal street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11

OUTRAGEOUS VILLAINY.-A case of unmiti-
gated rascality has been brought to our notice,
the circumstances Of which are as follows -
Mrs. Margaret Hartley, Of Springfield, ILL.,, o
lady about sixty years of age, recently visited
Washington to see her son, q soldier, sick in
one of the hospitals. Her son dying, the be-
reaved mother started TO come TO Boston to see
the family OF her brother-in-law, who, she
thinks, resides in East Boston. She reached
New York without incident or adventure, and
when at the depot to take the cars for this city,
asked man whom she met about the train She
ought to take, when he told her he was comir z
TO Boston himself and would see her safely
along. He purchased ticket for her and oc-
cupied seat with her 10 Boston. On arriving
here be suggested that he had better take her
travelling bag, TO which she assented bnt on
getting out Of the cars he started of on the run,
and Mrs. Hartley followed, to recover her bag,
which contained all her money, a check for
$3.50, the address Of her broiher-in-law, her
sons gold watch, the cheeks for the baggage,
and other articles. She supposes that she must
have tainted away from excitement and fatigue
in running, as the naxt thing she knew was
that she was in q station house, with no trace
of her lost property. An entire stranger In the
city, without money, and unable to find her
brother-in-la law, the condition of the bereayed
and sorrowng woman was peculiarly hard
one. This was about a week ago. A tempo
rary home was provided for her, and search
continued for her brother-in. law, but without
success, as his address had been lost with the
stolen bag. Her trunks she had lief, in New
York, intending to make only briefstop here,
and furnished with a pass she has returned
there for them with the view to using them as
security for the means Of getting back TO her
home in Illinois. A man so heartless as 10 rob
an aged woman under such circumstances must
be vile wretch, and deserves the seyerest
punishment, which he will doubtless get il
caught.-JOurnak
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11

MEErING-There is to be an adjourned meeting Of
those who interested in the Fair held at Philadel-
phia Oct next, in aid of the Soldiers and Sailors
Home, Mt the Chapel of the Centre Church in this vii
age on Saturday, Aug. 18th, (tomorow) ut 81 P. NJ,
full attendance is desired
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11
INCOMES.

We gave last week the names of Brattleboro
citizens having taxable income in lS64-lhat
is, an income exceeding 5000, the sum exempt
from taxation. We give below the names of
those in other towns in Mr.. Howe's District,
having taxable income in 1864. MIR. Howes
District includes, with Brattleboro, nine towns :
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11

SNEAK THIEF-Wonder il the fellow who robbed
henroost on Elliot street last Saturday night asked
blessing over his breakfast on Sunday morning
"Confscation" sometimes is considered honorable
but sneak thief creeping round in the night, and
pulling n chicken OF its roost by the legs-ugh
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11

MUSICAL TREAT.-We understand that the Mem
delsshon Quintette Club from Boston will give con-
cert at the Town Hall this friday evening. The
bare announcement is sufficient to warrant them a
full house
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11

RARE SIGHT-On Tuesday evening, VIC had the
pleasure Of witnessing, at the house OF friend that
-, "o"utiru, spectacle tho bioroon1ip< Of
Night-blooming Cerous, (cnvtus grandiflorus.) The
flower consists of several of petals five or six in
chcs in length and of the purest white, the stamina
and style are of the most delicate forms, and the
whole blossom is ncompamby lovely and fragrant.
This flower never expands but once and that always
in the night time At about O'Clock in the evening
the tips of the white petals begin to be visible and at
nine it is open in sort of bell shape the stem hang
ing down but the flower opening horizontally. At
midnight it assumes il greatest expansion at three
four in the morning it begins to fade and droop
The cutting from which this plant was raised, was
brought from Cuba about fifteen years ago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11
No. xI.-proverbs for the People. aErening

No. XI.-Proverbs for the People. "Erening Odls
good mornings. fodder.'
proper anticipation this and nculcates the neces-
sty of using preventons of disease which are worth
the pound OF cure. If you are engaged in sedentary
empoyments you are exposed to Constipation and
sluggish circulation. The gentle Taxation in the Bit
tiers will relieve You of Constipation, and give brisk
vital action to ali the functions. AS regulator of the
bowels, and as antidote to a change of water and
diet, CRiMEAN BITTERs have equal. They con-
tain nine medicinal ingredients, and their nse is APP
proved by Physicians and Army Surgeons every
where. See circular around bottle Sold by Drug
gsts and Family Grocers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11
LOCAL 1NTBHLIo ENCE.

ARRivED.--wm. S. Howell, U. S. Cousul at Ven
Ice, with his family, arrived IN town on Friday last
His brothcr-naw, L. G. Mead it,. oiliciatcs in his
stead during bis absence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11

SKELETON FoUND.-Charles Brigham of Deerfcld,
Mass, found human skeleton on the east bank of
the Connecticut few day since. 1t was washed out
by the rains and was that Of n white man.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11

NoRrnriELp.-The first parish in Mortified, Ms,
which has been without pastor for some time, have
given "calr' to Rev, Charles Noycs, chaplain at
Gallop Island, to become their pastor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11

WINCHESTER, N. H. The "Winchester House"
owned and kept for the past three years by W. E.
Owen, has been sold to P. A. Roberts ofHinsdac, who
takes possession on the LIST of September next.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11

GROWTH or ANnrALs,-Man grows for 20
years, and lives, nearly 100. The camel grows
for years, and lives 40i the horse grows for
8, and lives PSI the OK grows for 4 years, and
lives 25 the dog grows for 2 years, and lives
the hare grows for year, and lives 8 the
Guinea pig grows for 7 months, and lives Z
years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11

10th September, 1864.
L:-.J- Col III @ lr~aL.,. T~-,.,,r-,Ii,,n .fc
Colonel: Your report of the operations OF
your command from the LIST March TO 1lth
September is received. am much gratfed by
the activity and skill you have displayed, and
desire to express my thanks 10 yourself and the
brave officers and men of your command for
the valuable service to the country. The small
ness of your loss, in comparison with the dam
age inflicted upon the enemy is creditable to
your own judgment, and to the intelligence
and courage of those who executed your or
ders. hope you will continue to harass the
enemy's troops as much as possible, and re-
strain his efforts 10 exercise civil authority in
the counties in which you are operating.
inclose a copy of a letter written some time
since, in case the original should not have
reached you, and call your attention TO the in.
structions it contains. Very respectfully, your
obedient servant.
r. L. LEE, General.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11

THE RICHMOND ELEcTIoS.-The following is the
order of General Turner, which has been briea al
uded to by telegraph, annuling the recent mimi cpal
election in Richmond -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11
REVIEW or THE MARKETS.


AMOUNT OF LIVE STOCK At MARKET.
Cattle. Sheep Swine.
This week.............."".1506 e47e 1875
Last wee i"...........,...a.l1ol 1928 1860
One year ago, Aug. 10....1os9 1900 276
PRICES
Beeres-Extrn, s12 O0@S12 50 1st quality 80 90
OIL 6oi I'd do, SO 0099 so; Sd do, 81 COO SIS 90.
Working Oren-s90lDS 50 30.
to1os and Cdirts-S3T, sea $50.
ledrhngs-None.
Iteo Years OM--s20@ s25.
Three Years Ohl--S35t1 $40.
Sheep and Ldr1bs--Prices IN lots 81 s2tde3eneb.
extra, S3l, S4id So, or from 3 to &c " D.
Veal Cdires-s4@ss each.
MdeS-6c v ID.
T1llolD-6Gs7Ic y ID.
Pehs--50@T0c each
CdT Skins-17c ID.
N. b. Beef-Extra and first quality ineIndes
nothing but the best large fat stall fed oxen. Sec.
ond quality includes the best grassfed Oxen the best
sta-fed Cows, and the best three year old Steers.
Ordinary consists Of Bulls and the refuse of lots
Sheep-Extra incades Cosse,s, and when those NJ
inferior quality are thrown ont.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11
New York Mnrkc,.--Coun.ryP rodn.e.


The market for Western and State Flour is more nc
tive and prices 5 f0c. Dbl better; the sales are
10 400 bbs at 50 eO9sG 10 for Super6ne State; SCI
9O9se 80 for Extra Sate Sc 6O@S6 10 for Fancy do.
Sc 45@s6 10 for the low grades of Western Extra;
81 T0@S7 90 for Shipping Ohio; SIS O0Gs9 40 for
Trade and Family brands, and SO T5@Sl2 90 for St.
Louis Extras. Canadian Flour is better; sales Of $40
bills Mt So 406s6 60 for the low grades of Extra and
Sc 759s9 90 for Trade and Family Extras. Rye
Flour is more quet sales Of 10 bbls. at So &C.
TO- Corn Meal is dull and heavy; sales OF 800 bbls.
ut So 20 New Jersey, and Brandywine at So co.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11

The Wheat market is more active; the sales nre
$4,000 bush. No. Chicago Spring Mt 81 49, Milwau-
kee Club ut $40 9s1 II; Amber do, at 81 419S1,-
s59S1 ST. and White Michigan OF 81 05@s2. Barley
is very dull and nominal. Oats are in fair demand;
the sales S. 900 bush, Western at 61d62c Rye
is quiet but steady sales Of 1900 bushels Western
Csc. Corn is in better demand; the sales are $4,000
bush. Western Mixed at s7tgs9c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11

BRATTLEBORO
FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST IL, 1865.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11
A Letter from General Lee to thc Guerilla
Mosby.

The following letter from Lee to Mosby was
captured last spring by one OF our officers
HEApoUARTERs ARMY NORTHERN VIRGINIA.,
10Th Sentember. 1861.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11

The Pork market has been more active, and prices
have declined, but the market closed firmly; the
sales for future delivery $50 bbls New Mess, seller
August at s31 30 the sales cash and regular 640o
bbls at $40 75g s34 so for New Mess 5000 $40 90
for Old Mess; S23 759S24 for Prime, and s2s 500
S27 so for Western Prime Mess. Beet is in good de-
mand and prices frmer; sales of $50 bbls. at 81 00
sl1 so for Plain Mess, and $40 50gS14 90 for Extra
Mess. Bacon is dull and nominal. Lard is fairly &C
tive but ower sales of 700 bbs and tcs at 20 e24c
for No. i; 215 23tc. for Fair to Prime Steam; 23i
@243c for Choice do, and l924c. for Kettle Rem
dered.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-11

Hops are in good demand for homo use, and prices
are well sustained; we quote Old and New crop at 10
925c. for Inferior and Common; 500 a5c. for Fair
to Choice, and Acc 45c. for Fancy lots.
Seeds.
Grass Seeds are very quiet and prices uncertain
Rough Flax Seed is in limited demand at 81 409s2 So
y bush
Gold.
At New York, on Wednesday, Gold closed at 1891
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1865-03-02
Westeru Army Moyement,.

PuILApELParA. Feb. "a. The Bulle-
tins Cincinnati dispatch says: Appear.
ances indicate grand preparations for a
thres.fold movement TO Alabama and
Mississippi. Thomas from the North,
with a strong force Of infantry from
VickSburg, via Jackson; and Candy
from Pensacola. Ii 10 spprehended
that il Lee is compelled 10 reIinquish
Richmond he will fall back on Lynch
burg, and thence make his way through
the mountains TO East Tennessee or
Kentucky. Efforts are making TO repair
the Virginia IL Tennessee railroad 10
Bristol.
1t was rumorad in Knoxville last
week that a division Of Lees army had
already appeared in East Tennessee
The expedition now moving from Knox
vile is TO defeat this movement, and
by again destroying the railroad, to
render the transfer Of Lees army wesI
OF the mountains impossible.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1865-03-02
THE WEEKLY REGISTER.
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON. February 95 --Presi
deut Lincoln to dSy ordered the rebel
tx General Roger A Pryor 10 report i'm
mediately to Gen. Grant for exchange:
General Saxon has been appointed
superintendent Of recruiting service.
For the week ending to-day, e24 REQ.
oil desertew have been received at Col,
Ingraham's office, from City Point.
Briqadier General Hayes has arrived
10 Washington. from Richmond, on pa
role and will soon be exchanged.
A night or two ago, squad Of guer-
rillas crossed the Potomac in The neigh
borhood Of Edwards Ferry, and drove
10 our pickets. They shot three men Of
the LIST Delaware cavalry, who are on
duty there, and carried of number Of
horses.
Part Of the gang visited a store in
the neighborhood took all the articles
they could carry Of, and then retired
across the river into Virginia, not with.
out loss, for one of their number was
killed, anil two others were so seriously
wounded as to render it necessary to
hold them upon their horses.