Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-05

WuMISGToN commemorative hanir-
The merry Christmas days are now over, with their
ceaseess round of joyous laughter from the multitude
of little hearts, so happy, who have shared in the be-
stowal of so many rich and valuable gifts, from the
hand of parent or friend. And now Mr. Editor on
this glad New Years day, allow to wish you, with
the Phoenix corps and friends and all ia Happy
very Happy New Year." What neat new dress
you've got, and worn at that some two weeks--sup-
pose you couldn't wait no how till now-and you
just took by surprise you did, which is the best of
it all. We feel that this effort on your part will re-
ceive merited reward from the noble hearts of "the
Green Mountain State" May God prosper and bless
you in your efforts.
Wilmington is smiling all around Thrn is written
everywhere in nil her varied branches of industry, and
seemingly never a new year dawned upon her so
auspicousy the present. Her farmers feel rich in
pocket, basket and in store, they rest from the
bountfu harvest of the past year. Her mechanics
sing cheery "the song of labor" while golden sores
reward them. Her manufacturers work early and
late with a recompense that should make any salts
fed. Her merchants "are alive with ample stocks
of goods to meet the demands of large and increas
ing trade, which naturally come to this now promi-
nent inland centre. In fact all, of whatever occupa
ton, rejoicing in prosperity.
Dec. 25th, 1866, was gala day with the children
Of the Baptist and Methodist Sunday Schools, they
gathered around the Christmas tree laden with gifts
for all at the Baptist church. 1t was a success.
The Masonic Fnternty of Wilmington met at Law
tons Hail. St. joins day, Dec. 27th for the nstalla
ton of officers and Festival We learn it was a becon
ing and pleasant gathering, much to the credit Of ht
aason's ,rires who accompanied them. The officers
are as follows:-
Dan. NJ. Bssell, VIM; +. J. Swift, S. W.; George
Bond, ]. W.; C. N. Davenport, Treasurer; C. C. Be
mis- Secretary; 5. L. Monier, S. D.. W. +. Bishop, J.
D.; A. B. Childs, Marshall; d. Gilbert Dexter, Chap
lain; f. 7. Haynes, o. W. Irish Stewards; Hemar
Swift, Tyler
Capt. John C. Sears has we learn bought the lease
of the Adams store, and stock of Riley Boyd, market
man, and is intending to prosecute this branch o.
business in all its varied branches at 'the old stand
Success to the gallant captain.
"The Parmalee store recently purchased by o. F
| Swift, ESQ.,, has been bought by A. b. Childs Il Co.
| clothiers for $4,000.
Francis W. Jones, Esq recently slaughtered pig
nine months old, that weighed 5o3i lbs. Good pig
| that.
Chauncey Smith, Esq, few weeks since, saw q
flock OF wild ducks alight the opposite side of the
river from his residence, and taking his trusty gum
killed the leader and the four remaining ones, with
out their even taking flight, or maniesting alarm, as
one after another secured. Sportsmen bring Out
"the big gum and beat Mr.. Swift if you can.
A singing school is now in successful operation al
the Baptist Church, under the charge of Prof. Tom
Warren.
Rev j. c. Halliday has resigned his passionate of the
Congregational church, thus leaving prosperous field
open for some laborer.
Hon. S. p. Flag, who has been suffering with rheu
masm since midsession of the Legislature last inil
is now slowly recovering much to the qualification o.
his many friends, who wishing him out again.
More anon. Truly, boz.
| Wilmington w. Jan. !, 1866.