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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-19
The Banner says II does not rank among the richest

The Banner says II does not rank among the richest
yet discovered.
Windham County Baptist Association held It's
thirty first anniversary with the church In Pondville
Septembre 10th and goth. The following officers
were chosen Rev. Horace Fletcher, ID. d., Modera-
tor Revs. r. p. Briggs and A. w. Goodnow, Clerks;
and Ashley Stone Treasurer. The Introductory dis
course was by Rev. A. Sherwin. It was an excellent
sermon. Rev N. Pierce, of Bellows Falls also gave
us timely discourse. Wednesday evening tho Mas
ter of Assemblies permitted us to enjoy refreshing
season OF prayer and conference. Some Of the breh
rem had attended the three days meeting at Burling
ton, where with others they had received fresh
junction from the Holy One, thus giving increased in
terest to the meeting. The pastors also received
many good suggestions from our State missionary,
which wo trust will not soon be forgotten. At the
suggestion of our moderator all knelt before God
and resolved to reconsecrae ourselves to the service
of Christ Every church save one is at present sup
piled with preaching. There have been precious re-
vvals enjoyed by few Of our churches. Towns
bend repors,-bapzed, thiry-nne, Brattleboro', ten,
Guilford. six West Halifax, five, &c. history of
the church in Guillord read by Rev. j. G.. Ben
net and will be printed in the minutes. r.r.B
A large emigration of sheep from Vermont to Vir.
gna is in progress, under the direction Of George
Campbell, of Westminster Vt. Nineteen hundred
were started southwark on Monday of last week, and
twelve hundred undertook the journey Monday, Oct.
1. They foot it by the way Of Chatham, N. Y, at
the rate of about ten miles day, and get their living
on the road. They chiefly grade merlnos, pur-
chased ut cost of from SO TO So n head. a few
blooded will accompany each flock. MIR.
Campbell shipped from New York last Saturday,
| fifty choice merino rams for Texas
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-19
The Elections.

On Tuesday last elections for members
of Congress and other officials took place in
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Iowa.
The interest in these elections was very
great, not only in those states, but through
out the whole country, for the issue was be-
tween the ''policy" of the President, and the
action of Congress and we are happy to
say that the latter is emphatically endorsed
and the former condemned. In all these
states there is an overwhelming majority on
the Republican side. In Iowa all the six
Republican Representatives to Congress are
elected, and of the sixty elected in these
states there are only eleven Democrats, so
far rs now known.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-19
Summary Of News.

The amount of gold in the vaults of the
Treasury Department Sept. Goth, was eight
millions.
A Portland (Oregon) dispatch says II.
w. Corbett, the Union candidate, was elect
ed United States Senator by strict party
vote of 80 to 81 Mr.. Corbett is q Radical.
He takes the seat of James w. Nesmith, q
Democrat whose term of office expires next
March.
Mr.. Alexander r. Stewart of New York
returns over four million Of dollars and is
probably the largest annual business income
in the world. If the Rothschilds, whose
wealth is more that of a family than of in
dividuals, are excepted, no uncrowned per-
son has an income approachinglM Stewards.
The inhabitants of the Island of Crete
are now in revolt against their Turkish ru-
lers and have sent an appeal to the president
of the United Stales, asking the intercession
of this government with the European pow
ers in behalf of the liberties of Crete. The
address is quite eloquent and recites the OPP
nressions suffered by the Cretans. They
desire to be united to Greece. AS 1t is i'm
possible for the Cretans to MAINTAIN their IN
dependence single handed, we do not see
how their appeal to other powers VIII be OF
much avail.
THE Postmaster General has recently is
sued instructions making provision for the
printing of business cards on envelopes i'll
anv desired form or design, with requests to
return letters-provided that not less than
five hundred envelopes are ordered, and the
persons wanting them furnish the cuts or
plates prepared for the press, from which TO
have the printing done. Postmasters are TO
receive the orders on the usual terms, the
cost, $3.50 per 1000 being about the value
of the plain envelope, with the addition of
the amount of the required stamp. This
has been done to meet the desire to have
handsomer designs than the present forms
of printing.
In the New York market, we learn, says
the Journal, apples are arriving very freely,
and the market is so fully supplied that they
are slow of sale. Ordinary to good varie-
ties are offered at $3.50 per barrel We
find it stated in various quarters that fall
apples are plenty and good in most parts OF
New England, and it is said that the supply
will be sufficient to satisfy the home demand.
In different sections of Connecticut, Massa-
chusetts. Vermont and New Hampshire the
Weld is an average one. A great proper
ton of the farmers will have enough for
their own use and some to spare.
The War Department computes the num-
Der of deaths in the Union armies since the
commencement of the war at 325,0O0 max
ing at least $4,000 lives that have been lost,
part of the costly price paid for the de-
Tense of the nations life. AT Gettysburrgh,
$4,000 Union soldiers were killed, wounded,
or taken prisoners-our greatest loss during
one campaign.-Gen. Grants losses, from
the time he crossed the Rapidan until Lees
surrender were about 10000. Great as
were our losses, they were far below those
incurred in European wars, owing to our
superior medical and sanitary arrangements,
and the care of the Government for its
troops.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-19

THE LEGIsLATURE.-On Thursday Oct.
11th, the Legislature of Vermont assem-
bled at Montpelier, and it was expected
would organized Immediately, it being
understood that John w. Stewart, speaker
of the House last year, would be reelected,
and John II. Flagg, Clerk for the last two
years, would also be reelected.
A. b. Gardner, Lieut. Governor, is of
course President of the Senate, and Henry
Clark was doubtless reelected Clerk. 1t is
understood that Mr.. Clark desired to have
K. Haskins Of this place appointed assis-
tant Clerk, for which place he is amply
qualified and we presume has been chosen.
1t will be several days before much is done
except the appointment of Committees, and
getting ready for work. We presume the
session will be the usual length as there is
always about the same amount of business
to transact Perhaps the members will
take hold more vigorously than usual and
have a short session.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-19

The Fntr.

Great things have been Transporting in
Our quiet little town;
You'd think to see the rush, the world
Was turning upside down.
And If you ask me for the cause
of all this tumult rare,
III tell you, 'tis because we we had
Our Annual County Fair
For you must know that once year
From all the towns about
The great and small, the old and young,
The fat, the lean, the stout,
Each Mother with her little ones,
Each maiden with her beau,
All dress them in their best array,
And come to sec the show
or nice fat cattle, horses fleet,
Of pigs and hens and sheep,
And every other useful thing
That thrifty farmers keep,
With many gift Of sun and rain
Poured out on thirsty lands,
Paying in golden fruit and grain
The work of willing hands.
The matrons too with liberal hand
From out their household store
The products Of the wheel and loom
In rich profuson pour;
While bright eyed girls who know full well
However much we prize
The useful, that the beautiful
Wins more admriny eyes,
Bring pictures, flowers and choicest work.
SO much we all agree,
VINO would know halfthc beauties there,
He should have come to see.
And while our band with martial strains
OF music fills the all,
We hear his voice, wht once has filled
Our governmental chair
We thank him for his wise discourse.
And that he deigned IN cona
Mid those who love AMI know him
To enjoy our harvest home.
But ne'er was sky without cloud,
Or fire without smoke
And never was lake so fair,
But there some frog might croak;
And hard indeed it is to find
Contentment here below,
As, from old Adams down to mine
All history will show.
So even in our Floral Hall,
"A fact, althc It's tough!)
Some people ae so large and tall
They had nd room enough
And what is Stranger still to me,
mention itwith sorrow,
They could Sc, nothing there Mt all
Not labelled "Brattleboro."
And now, friend Brown, would you suppose
There could be such sinner,
As he, who nothing found to praise
Except his priceless dinnerP
But fairs and flowers are fleeing things,
And "life is but song"
So let IS enjo1 them tho some things
Be radically wrong"
Let IS fill VITA music, mirth and flowers,
SO few, our festal days,
And make Of these, our harvest hours
A festival If praise.
God bless them ALI who, kind and true
So oft have gathered here,
And may His bow Of promise span
For each another year.
Fayetteville, Oct 10th.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-19
Reunion OF Vermont Officers.

The members of the Re Union Society of
Vermont Officers are hereby notified that
the annual meeting of said Society will be
held at Montpelier, on Thursday, October
2jth 1866
The members of said Society, and all Off
GERS intending to Join the same, are request
cd to meet at the Court House at 5 O'Clock
p. NJ, when the ordinary business of the
Society will be transacted.
All Vermont officers are cordially invited
to be present, and TO become members of the
Society.
In the evening an Grafton will be delivered
by Col w. G. Veazcy, in the Representa-
tives' Hall.
Gems. w. +. Smith and w T. II. Brooks
are expected to be present After the ora
ton, the Society will sit down TO supper
in Railroad Hall
All the railroads carry for half fare dur
ing the session of Legislature.
Brighten. STEPHEN THOMAS,) ~.
Col. SAMUEL Z. PINGREE, 20,
Mai. CHARLES T. SPALDING, N'''''
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-19
Our County Fair.

The lists of premiums awarded by the
Committees, which we print this week, with
the notice given in our last issue comprising
a portion of what we saw during the first
day of the Fair, will give very full idea of
the success of the Exhibition. Some addi-
tional items are, however, worthy of note,
and of the first Importance was the grafton
of Hon. A, B. Gardner. Our Lieut. Cover
nor is a lawyer of known ability, residing at
Bennington; he has held and discharged ac-
ceptably the duties of several important of
fees. He was the very popular speaker in
the House of Representatives for several
sessions, previous to presiding over the Sen
ate. He is more than medium size, athletic
in appearance, speaks with clear and high
toned voice, with but few gestures, but deals
in strong Saxon words. He was escorted to
the stand, in connection with the officers of
the Fair and citizens generally, by the Will
mington Brass Band, discussing excellent
music,-Messrs. S. N. Herrick, Joseph ST.
monds and Julius Estcy, the marshals OF
the Fair, leading the procession. Upon the
Su"So "OiO 9oauOu, posiucs inc ohlCels vi INC
Society, several lawyers of the County,
among whom we noticed Messrs. Howe,
Harris, the venerable Judge Roberts, and
others, with several cergymen and other
citizens.
The speaker having been introduced by
the President of the Society, addressed a
large audience surrounding him upon all
sides, in an able Grafton of nearly an hours
length, comprised mainly of statistics, ex-
periments and suggestions valuable to the
farmer. The Grafton was well received, and
when we remember also the Grafton of Hon.
Justin S. Morrill,, delivered before tho Fair
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-19

PETRoLEUM.-An exchange gives the
following statistics of this important inter-
est =
The oil well excitement which ragged so
high for two or three years has died away;
newspaper columns are no longer decorated
with the flaming prospectuses OF lnnumera-
make fortunes for the stockholders, let in at
rates varying all the way form 81 to 500
per share. Those were palmy days for un-
scrupulous spectators, and it is well they
have passed away. The chat blew off, and
the sound companies were left to quietly
pursue legitimate business. The success
achieved by them, in view of the little noise
that has been made, is certainly marvellous.
According to the Philadelphia Ledger, dur
ing the present year, up to the I'D instant,
the foreign exports of petroleum from the
United States exceeded torty-taco millions Of
gallons. Last year, to the same period, it
was only 15,5o3,9s6, gallons, or little over
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-19
The Great EngI;sh Remedy. Sir lame

The Great EngIi-h Remedy. Sir James Clarke's
Celebrated Female PHs! Prepared from prescription
Of Sir j. Clarke, NJ. D., Physician Extraordinary the
Queen.
This well known medicine is no imposition but sure and
safe remedy for Female Difficulties Distractions from
whatever; and, although powerful remedy they
contain nothing hurtful to the constitution.
In all Of Nervous and Spinal Affections pain the
Back and Limbs, Fatigue slight eXeron Paptaton Of
the Heart Mysteries, and Whites, these pills will
cure, when all other have faed and, although
powerful remedy do not contain iron, caome anthony
anything hurtful to the constitution
Full directions in the pamphlet around each package,
which should be carefully preserved For full particulars
obtain free of the agent, pamphlet. Sold by all Druggists
Sole United States Agent
JOB MOSES, 81 Cortlandt St. New YORK.
N. D. 81 and postage stamps enclosed to any author
lied agent will insure bottle containing so pills by
return mall securely sealed from all observation. Sold by
CLARK WILLARD, Bratteboro, Vt a1y2l
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-19

SOUTH CAROLINA LEGIsLATURE.-A
Charleston special dispatch states that the
Legislature adjourned on Friday night, Sept
Dist. Among the measures adopted was an
act securing freedmen the right to make
and enforce contracts, sue and be sued, to
give evidence, to inherit, purchase, lease
sell real estate and personal property, and
enjoy all legal remedies the same as whites,
and be punished alike with whites for the
same offences. The next term of the State
Courts is postponed until spring. Measures
were also adopted to supply corn to the des-
titute, establishing penitentiary system,
and to authorize loan in aid of the rebuild
ing of the burnt district of Charleston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-19
Great Fire ut Wiscassct, Me.
Loss 100000.

A fire broke cut in Wiscasset, Me-, at 3
o'clock, Tuesday morning, and ragged until
noon, destroying over 80 buildings. incud-
ing the custom-house, one hotel, the sail
loft, marble works, and hay warehouses.
Two yachts were burned at the wharves
A strong northeast wind rendered it i'm
possible to stop the fire and it swept to the
water. With the utmost difficulty it was
kept from spreading to windward or the
whole village must have burned. The total
loss is 100000. Half of the business part
of the town is in ashes, and nearly 40 fami-
lies are rendered hoNeless. A citizens
meeting, to take measures for the relief of
the sufferers, was held Tuesday afternoon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-19
Why will you Suffer! The remedy is within

Why will you Suffer! The remedy Is within
reach OF all. SmoidnderS Compound Fluid Extract Of
Buchu will cure you Of all Kidney Diseases Rhsumaf,
Goui Grauei Dropsy, and Chronic Gonorraoea and will
renew and restore your exhausted and failing energies If
you have been too eager rotary Of pleasure nothing will
do you much good Smoianders Extract Buchu For
many diseases incident females, Soiandcrs Buchu
sure and sovereign remedy. Get the Genuine. Price
cniy One Dollar. Sold by CLARK 4 WILLARD and
Apothecsries generally. BURLEGGH ROGERS, Boston,
General Agents Ask for Smoauder's Buchu.-1y4
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-19

FARMERS, LOOK AT THIS Every far
mer in Brattleboro and the vicinity is re-
auested to call at The Vermont Ph@nir Of
flee the first time he comes into the village.
We have something for his benefit to COM
municate. EDITOR PHOENIX.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-19

The Buffalo Courier condemns the effort
to initiate the prices Of grain, as follows:
Notwithstanding the manifest tendency
of decline, and the fact that the South has
raised sufficient for home consumption, and
the vast surplus over what is required for
our Northern population, the Chicago and
other SPECTATORS, through the power grant
cd them by an inflated currency and the de-
moralzng national banking system, are
holding back and boarding up grain, and
causing a corresponding suffering ON the
now oyer-pressed poor of our country"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-19
WnItOn's Daily Journal For The
Session.

The Daily Journal will be furnished post
paid through the session for S1.00; or three
months for $50, to subscribers paying the
postage.
The Waterman and Journal will be sent
during the session post paid for AZ cents {;
or three months for 80 cents, the subscribers
paying the postage.
The reports of legislative proceedings will
be under the charge of Mr. Dcming, who
has skilfully performed that duty for sever
al years past
E. p. WALTON.
MONTPELIER Sent d 1866
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-19

To Consumptivcs. The advertiser having been re-
stored to health In few weeks by very simple remedy
after having suffered fnr years with severe lung AZ
ecton and that dread disease Consumption anxious to
make known to his felow-suferers the mcaus Of cure
To all who desire IT, he will send copy Of the preservation
used Gree OF charged with the directions for preparing and
using the same which they will find Cuag for Con-
sumption, asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds and al.
Throat and Lung Affections The only object the advcr
tser in sending the Prescription is benefit the afflicted
and spread information which he conccives Invaluable
and he hopes every sufferer will try his remedy as It will
cost them nothing, and may prove a blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription FREE, by mall
VIII please address REV. EDWARD WILSON,
1y52 Wilamsburgh, Kings Co., New York
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-19

TIE CROPS IN NEW UAlIPsHIRE.-We
have made the following estimate of the diff
ferent crops in New Hampshire this year.
Hay about three-fourths as much as last
year; grain better than usual; wheat, espe-
cially, is better than it has been for ten years,
yielding fifteen bushels per acre: corn is
somewhat backward, but where the frost
has not injured it it will be heavy; potatoes
promise a good yield, though we hear of
their being badly eaten by worms in some
sections; apples are about on an average,
there being twice as many as was expected
two months ago. AS for stock, there is not
probably more in the State than can be Win
tered. Cattle of all kinds are scarce, and
prices as high as at any time within five
years. Good horses are both hard to find
and hard to buy. Sheep, owing to the fall
in wool, are from 20 to % per cent cheaper
than last year. Garden vegetables have
done finely, even in sections where they
have received but little care. Taken togeth-
er, we think the aggregate value of New
Hampshire crops will be more the present
year than any other for a long time, and
Judging from the number of turkeys we see
everywhere, Thanksgiving will be Il hearty
and joyful one, let who will be President
Mirror and Farmer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-19
STEAMER LOST. TERRIBLE DISASTER.

NTEAMEK IUhT, TERRIBLE DIsAbIEK.
The steamship Evening Star, Capt.
Knapp, OF the New York and New Orleans
Mail Steamboat Company's line of steam
ers left New York, Sept. Doth for New Or
leans with $40 persons on board ; the Tri-
bune says 309-and Oct. 2nd encountered n
severe gale lS9 miles east of Tybec Island,
and all on board except II were lost.
Among the lost was the Captain. Among
the passengers were the members of the
Italian Opera Troupe, and numbers of wo-
men and children, none of whom are re-
ported saved,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-19

PHILADELPHIA, Sept 99.-Charles All
leXander, the oldest journalist, and in his
time, one of the most extensive publishers
of theUnited States, died this morning.
Miss Gushing, a teacher in the RoXbury,
Mass high school, gets 81, 200 year sala-
ry ; and there are good many more lady
teachers in the State who ought to have as
much.
John Glass, native of Cadiz, Spain, died
at Marblehead, Mass. recently, 10j years
old. He was naturalized in 1904
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-19

LEcTURRs.-Thc season for public Lectures is at
hand. In some places it has already commenced.
The Fraternity Lectures in Boston institu ted by
Theodore Parker opened last week with splendid
lecture by Charles Sumner. In several towns lcct-
urers have already been engaged for the season
Here we have had lecturers occasionally, but for
many years regular series. In some places it has
been found popular to have several lectures on a
given subject as Physiology, Astronomy, Geology,
or some other scientific subject of general interest
wherein instruction is combined with entertainment
and perhaps this is the preferable way, and we are
glad to announce that the good people of this place
young and old, to have an opportunity of attend
ing course of six lectures by Prof S. c. Chandler,
of Middlebury, who has for some years past have
lecturng this subject, and is this to lee t.
ure, we understand, at Springfield, and Northamp
ton, Mass, and other places. The tickets to the
will be very reasonable, One dollar for single
ticket fifty cents for pupil of any of the schools in
town.
Any person wishing for further Information on the
subject, who wishes to procure tickets will be ac-
commodated by calling at the Office of the Vermont
Phoenix, by consulting B. F. Bingham, teacher Of
the High School in this village.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-19

WOODSTOCK AssoCIATIoN.-This body
met with the church in Cavendish, on We'd
nesday and Thursday of week before last
Rev. Mr.. Wilbur of SaXons River was cho-
sen Moderator, and Rev. j. 5. Goodall, of
Londonderry, Clerk. The exercises were to
q great extent, of devotional character,
and in this respect the meeting was a very
remarkable one.-Therc is a large number
of talented ministers in the association, and
if the spirit of earnestness and seli-conse-
Grafton manifested in the meetings is fully
carried out, it will hardly fail to produce a
great and salutary influence on the commu-
nifty. The letters from the churches indi-
cate in the main an improved state of relig-
ious feeling. a few additions have been
made to some of the churches, but taking
into account the number that have been re-
moved by death and other causes, there has
been in the aggregate falling off from last
year.
Resolutions were passed condemning the
policy of the President, also that COM
mittee be appointed to devise the best means
of bringing the subject Of temperance be-
fore the teachers and scholars of the Sabbath
schools.
The next annual meeting of the Associa-
ton is to be held with the church at East
Wallingford.- Transcript
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-10-19
Port au Prince Nearly Burned Up.

Letters from Port all Prince, Hayti, dat
ed September Is, state that the arsenal,
containing a large quantity of gun powder,
took fire ON that day and exploded, setting
fire to and destroying the greater part of
the town. Several vessels were burned and
the loss of life is reported as very heavy.