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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26
AGRICULTURAL PRosPEcTs IN GEORGIA.

AGRICULTURAL PRosPECTs IN GEORGIA.
The Macon Journal and Messenger of the 18th
inst, says -
We continue to receive encouraging accounts
from planters in all the region around Macon
and the fertile cotton plantations in southwest
tern Georgia. Indeed some planters are SAN
gune Of entire success, but it is too early to
hazard an opinion. 1t is certain, however, that
the majority of the negroes have made labor
contracts. and so far evinced a commendable
disposition to discharge them.
Some of the papers express apprehensons
that but little corn will be grown this year.
They may make sure of that fact. The COM
mon distrust of the labor, and the anxiety to
produce as much cotton as possible, will reduce
the yield of grain very much. The West must
now feed us, and if the freedman turns out to
be faithful laborer, the trade between the
South and West will exceed anything ever be-
fore existing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26

Observation-Disclosures have been taken in various
towns at tls North to erect suitable monuments in
commemoraton Of those whose lives were sacrificed
to their country during the late war And it seems
to us fitting that every town should thus honor her
departed heroes. Brattleboro has lost her share of
noble men, and her citizens we are sure would be
glad to honor them by some appropriate memorial.
The subject has frequently been mentioned to us, and
we refer to 1t now because artist of our own L. G
Mead, Jr., is soon expected here, and who would we
doubt not most gladly aid in the work. hope, on
his arrival, citizens will move in this matter and
sec that something is done worthy of the town and
worthy of those of citizens who have given their
lives to their country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26

The FENIANs.-It is stated that the Feniar
Brotherhood in the Western States are yer,
earnest in their efforts to organize military
companies and regiments in their different To-
caities, and il is understood that plenty of mon
ey is promised to General Sweeney to enabl,
him to carry out his military projects against
Canada, or wherever else blow can be struck
by an armed force. Six or eight Circles hith.
erto numbered in the Depart ment OF Manhat-
tan have declared their readiness to be organ
lied into military companies under the leader
ship of General Sweeney. There are number
of delegates lately arrived from Ireland soiourn-
ing in New York. principally officers who have
fought during the rebellion, and they assert
that an insurrection at the present moment IN
Ireland is impossible, AMI il attempted would
end in a fearful waste of blood. IL Is under
stood that John OMahoney will leave for
France shortly for the purpose OF communica-
ting with Stephens and Mitchell us TO the pos
sibilily of an armed revolt in Ireland.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26

CoNvENTIoN.-We would again remind readers
of the meeting of the Vermont State Teachers Asso-
citation to be held in this village, commencing next
Tuesday evening, and continuing through the two
following days. On the opening of the meeting Tues
day evening, Rev. F. rockingham is to give an ad-
dress of welcome, to be responded to by the Presi-
dent, Rev. j. Newman, D. b. Addresses on the fol-
lowing days are to be made by Henry B. Bucsham,
Professor of the Vassar Female College, by Rev. W
II. Lord of Montpelier j. S. Adams Secretary of the
Board of Education, and Others to be interspersed
with discussions on various topics The meeting.
will be held in the Town Hail. and everybody is in.
vited to attend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26

TAKE NoTE.--The selectmen uf Brattleboro have
appointed c. q. Frost and George A. Hunt wood sur
veyors for the current year, and have instructed
them that all wood or bark measured by them shat
be strictly legal measure, that is IT, long IT. high
and IT, wide or what is equivalent, WeR packed shall
cnnstitnia Il cord.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26

AccrDENr-An accident we understand happened
to the "Slixed train" coming south on the railroad
this side of Charleston, N. H., on Wednesday last by
the breaking Of an axle which threw one of the freight
cars off the track, doing considerable damage and
causing delay though no one was hurt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26

FEsTIvAL.-The Fair and Festival of the Ladies of
the Universast Society in this village, held at the
Town Hall on Wednesday evening last, was highly
interesting and successful. The Hall was thronged
with people of all ages, who seemed to enjoy the &C.
cason exceedingly. They found plenty of good
things to eat, great variety of articles to buy and
those who chose ended the entertainment with mer-
ry dance. The proceeds in full were five humid
red dollars leaving over four hundred dollars after
paying expenses
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26

BELLOWS FALLs.--At the annual meeting of the
Bank Of Bellows Falls the following officers were
elected for the current year;-President, Nathaniel
Fuerton; Cashier, j. H. Williams; Directors, Ma
thaniol Fullerton, Daniel Kellogg, J. H. Williams Ii.
II. Henry, Asa Wentworth, George Slate, John A.
I,a...n...rA,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26

ApDREssEs--Rev. VIM. II. Gilbert, agent Of the
American and Vermont Bible Societies. will give an adj
dress relating to the he represents, at DIR. Ty
ler's church, Aaxt Sunday forenoon, at Rev. Mr.
Chambers church, West Brattleboro, in the after
noon, and at Rev. Mr.. Ffotl,inhhoms church in the
eveninp
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26

BANK GUIDE-Chares B. Capp of Gardner Me-,
has compiled and published a small pamphlet con-
tanning list of banks in the New England States and
New Jersey which have surrendered their charters,
giving the date of surrender, expiration of time of
liability to redeem; also list OF closed, broken and
worthless banks in New England. Burnett Drake &
Co, say of it: "Havng examined the Bank Guide
compiled by Chas. B. Clapp, Esq, we cheerfully rec
ommcnd it MS highly useful book to Banks, Bank
ers and individuals For sale at Feltons.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26

Of the paa taken By our Vermont at the battles
of the Wilderness and Gettysburg where their efforts
of the utmost service in deciding the fate Of the
desperate aud bloody struggle. Several individuals
were also noticed, who by wonderful deeds of vslor
and daring not only proved themselves true heroes,
but won Immortal honor for the Stnie.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26

RECovEmNe.-YoungK Knapp, of Dummerston, who
was very severely injured in this village on Friday
last by being thrown down and trampled on by ahorse,
we are happy to learn is recovering of his wounds,
and will be able to return home. When hurt he
conveyed to the Bratteboro House, where he has
received the best treatment from physicians and at
tendants.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26
ale Wermont pgenit.
BRATTLEBORO,
FRIDAY EVENING, JAN. 90, 1860.

TAKE NOTICE. All notices of births, marriages,
and deaths sent to the Phoenix for publication, must
be accompanied bya responsible name in order to Sc
cure Insertion.
PmSrrNa.-Job printing of every description in a
workmanike and prompt manner, done at THE PIIU-
NIX OFFICE by Frank d. Cobleigh.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26
COLLEGE.

The people of Vermont, especially her farm
ers, mechanics, and traders, and indeed all her
citizens, have reason TO rejoice that an import
ant addition is to be made 10 our educational
facilities. The incorporation of the State Ag-
ricultural College with the University Of Ver-
mont at Burlington, is an event of great i'm
portance, not only TO that city and neighbor-
hood, but to the state and it behooves all our
people to lend helping hand in making these
united colleges an institution worthy of the
state, and adequate to the wants of an age OF
progress and Improvement. This Institution
by receiving the encouragement, and patronage
OF the entire state, may, under wise manage
ment, become one of the best in the land. To
be such it must be under the direction and in.
struction of men of high culture, of large views
of progressive ideas and aims, and generou,
and liberal spirit.
Ii must be wholly free from all partizan and
sectarian aims, and strive after the highest
broa!est, and best culture of the age.
We are glad 10 learn from the Burlington
Free Press that an invitation has been given tc
all friends of education, all who desire TO favor
the enlargement of the facilities for better NOR.
al, social and mental culture, ladies as well al
gentlemen to meet at the City Hall, in
Burlington, on Tuesday, the SD day Of Feb.
ruary, 1866, at o'clock p NJ. The invitation
is signed by large number of the citizens o.
Burlington, and we hope i; will meet with 6
hearty response.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26

NEwsPAPoRIAL.-The american Statesman
ana Home Journal, published every Saturday
by House, Bristol & Co., New York, is an ex-
cellent paper, conducted with taste and skill,
and contains an interesting variety of well
written and well selected articles. We are glad
to have il on our table.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26

AUCTION SALE-The Hospital buildings in this
place, belonging to the United States, were sold at
auction on Wednesday last. The principal part OF
the best buildings, twenty-one in number, were
bought by the Windham County Park Association
for S2S1s50. The remainder sold to various in
divduals, and the amount ut which the whole were
sold is, SSO65.3O
The bids were lively, and the prices higher than
buildings of similar character have brought at other
places where sales have been made.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26

GRANT AND HIS CAMrAIoNs.-This work, which
we have advertised in previous issues, is likely to
prove one of the most popular, if not The most popu
lar, which the war has brought out. 1t is history
of the great leader of the "Armies of the Union,"
which has become the property of the nation, and
will be impershably incorporated in its annals Writ
ten by Henry Coppee, Gen. Grants long friend,
from official documents put into his hands, its accu-
racy and rustworthiness are undoubted. 1t is vol
ume of over 600 pages, with splendid steel portraits
of Gen. Grant and seven other Generals, maps plans
&c. 1t is got up in good style, published by W. j.
Holland OF Springfield Mass, publisher not only
enerprsing but we believe every way honorable and
trustworthy and is sold by subscription. We under
stand that Capt JENNIE, who agent for the sale Of
the work here, has obtained large list of subscribers
and that he or some other person will canvass the
neghing towns. We ARE glad that the people have
an opportunity to obtain book of great interest
and merit
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26

Books AND SHIPS CoMPARED.-If the in
venton Of the ship was thought so noble, which
carrielh riches and commodities from place to
place, and consocateih the most remote re.
gions in participation of their fruits, how much
more are letters to be magnifed, which, as
ships, pass through the vast seas of time, and
make ages so distant participate Of the wisdom,
Examinations, and Inventions the one Of the
other bacon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26

PRINTING WITHOUT INK.-An English pa
per says A gentlemen, large capitalist, and
one of the most successful inventors ofthe day
has succeeded in chemically treating the pulp
during the.process Of manufacturing paper. il
a manner that when the paper is pressed upon
the uninked types the chemical particles ar,
crushed, and perfect black impression is the
result. The advantage sought to be obtained
is the discarding OF ink on the rollers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26

BANK.-At the recent annual meeting Of the Mil
ler's River National Bank at Atho, Mass, A. Hard
ing, Jr was elected President, and A. L. Newme n,
son of George Newman, Esq, of this village, was
elected Cashier A. L. Newman is quite young
man, not yet twenty, educated in public schools
and trained to his business in the Bank Of Braeboro
for short time at bank in Chicago, and for the
rest at the bank where he is made Cashier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26

LEoTURE.-The audience that attended tie lecture
Of Chaplain j. B. Merwn of the U. S. Vols. Thurs
day eveningof last week. not large, and the lee
turcr did not falh the expectations that notices Of
him by the press had raised The lecture was quite
well written but the delivery was defective, so much
so rs materially to detrac from the interest that would
have been excited by an eloquent speaker, His sub
ject was "Tue IIerosm," which he defined to be
"ruth in action" They are true heroes who contend
for the ght who contend for TRUTH liberty, justice
and humanity. The speaker illustrated his subject
by examples drawn from ancient and modern history.
His chief illustrations, however, taken from the
Union armies In the late He spoke particularly
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26

Rats are now killed by electricity in Paris.
Bits of meats and sugar are placed on wires in
connection with an electric battery the rats
nibble and are forthwith killed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26

LYcEuM.--The question at the Centreville lyceum
next Monday evening sResolred, That free trade is
n greater benefit to our country than protective
tariff.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26

HOMEOPATHIC SoCIETY.-The Homeopathic
Medical Society of this State held their ad
journed- eleventh annual meeting at st. Johns
bury. on the 18th inst. The meeting was fairly
attended, and was a successful one. Various
reports were read and criticised, as their impor-
lance demanded. Large additions were made
to the membership, and generally improved
condition of Homeopathy reported in all parts
of the State. The next annual meeting is TO
be held at Montpelier, June 9Th and eth, 1866.
Officers were elected for the ensuing year as
follows:-President, G. E. E. Sparhawk. Gays.
vile Vice President, c. w. Scott, Lyndon
Rec. Secretary, NJ. L. Scott, Bradford; Cor.
Secretary, NJ. 6. Iiough,on, ST. Johnsbury
Treasurer, II. NJ. Hunter, St. Johnsbury; Au-
ditor, C. IL. Chamberlin, Barre.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26

ADvERTIsEMENTs.--We call the attention of our
readers to the various advertisements found in our
paper to-day-more particularly to Frost & Good
hue's, at the "old stand;" Clark & Willard, Drug
gists; Chas. Z. Alexander Meat Market; Dunklee &
Warner Valley Mills; John S. Brown, Kansas Far
mer; Capt. Sawyer, Government Sale; Capt JENNIE,
Agency; Report Windham Provident Institution for
Savings; Report, Windham County Savings Bank.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26

PERsoSAL.--Rev. James II. Wiggn has received
and accepted call to settle at Marbehead, Ms, anC
will commence his ministerial labors there mex
month.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26

BIGGER YET.-An elephants tusk, weighing one
hundred and sixteen pound is exhibition at the hat
store of Messrs. Chamberlain & Franks for few days
1t is one of two just purchased by the Stanley
Rule and Level Co., to be manufactured into rules !;
and both of them are larger than have been
brought to this place before These tusks were
brought from Zanzibar, least coast of Africa and
coed in size any thing that worn by the ele-
plants brought to this country for exhibition.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26
noraI fmtellteemtt.

,,PERSARpsToN, Ms--The number Of births In Der
nNflston in 1866 was II; marriages 2li deaths IL.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26

VERMONT PoIIrICs.-An article with the
above heading, purporting to have been writ
ten at Bellows Falls. was few days since pub
lished in the Springfield Republican, and cop
led into several of the papers of this state. The
Editor of the b. F. Times denies being its au-
thor and says "it is wholly Brauleboro pro-
duction, got up by some of the numerous edit
ors in that excellent place, who for some good
reason preferred to publish it second hand u
We did not at the time of its appearance think
the communication deserving of notice, much
less of place in our columns, as it was evil
IDENTITY written by some one not overstocked
with wit or wisdom, and we do not deem i,
strange that the Editor of the Times should de-
sire to have the honor of its paternity transfer
..a f----i. ..'seu ~ some other locali'
ty, but we should be slow to believe that any
one could be found in Brattleboro with a brain
so sohened as to be its father.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26

ought to beP Are they appealed to as moral
beings, and encouraged to judge of themselves
what is right, and inspired with high and noble
oimsP Are teachers sufficiently familiar with
what they teach DO they understand what
is most important for them TO teach Are
children made as familiar as they should be
with the objects by which they are surrounded
the animals, birds. insects plants, trees, hills,
valleys, streams, in their own neighborhood
Are boys prepared for the work of the farm,
the shop or the store, and girls for the duties
Of home lifep Do they learn the laws upon
which health of body and vigor of mind de.
pend and are they made to understand the
Importance Of obeying those lawsP Are they
taught that no violation Of the laws which God
has ordained for body or soul can be violated
with impunityP But there is no end to ques.
tons that might be asked, and we will stop.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26
New York Mnrkct.--FIour mud McnI.
AMOUNT or LIVE STOCK At MARKET.

State and Western Flour has been in less demand,
and prices lower. Southern Flour is dull and
heavy. Canadian Flour is dull and dropping. Rye
Flour is quiet. Corn Meal is in limited demand. We
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26
provisiOns =.

Pork has been in limited request. Beef is in less
demand. Dressed Hogs are scarce and in request.
Bacon is in limited request Lard is in fair demand
Butter is inactive. Cheese is in limited request, We
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26
Grnin.

Wheat has been in moderate request at declining
prices. Corn is dull and heavy. Oats are dull and
dropping. Rye is quiet. We quote:-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-01-26

Hops have been in moderate request at 25965c.
for one year DID, and l4g45c. for two year p ID.
Gold.
Gold closed at New York, Wednesday, at 1891
The loyal Georgian., 1866-02-03

John blight. IN . rscsnt speech az
Birmingham, thus spoke Of the poorer
classes In Gress Britain:
There are amongst them one million
- considerably more than million, | be-
live, IN the United KiDgdom-of those
who are claSsed in the unfortunate list Of
paupers. Tberc are at lest a million
who are just above. the paupers-always
in peril lest they themselves should be-
come paupers. Their condition and their
prospects are no more favorable than
that. Then, look at the ignorance Of the
lower strata of this portion of the Da-
tion; look at their poverty, their suffer-
ings, their utter hopelessness OF good
Why, in the American Southern States,
during the reign of slavery, every negro
had an an idea that there was day Of
jubilee for him Verify they used to
say, the Lord will come and deliver u.s..
But in this class, this lowest strata of
the population of your country, | venture
to say there is neither belief in anything
better for them, nor scarcely is there any
aspiration after is'
The loyal Georgian., 1866-02-03
AN ACT.

To make free persons of color competent
witnesses in the Courts of this State,
in certain cases therein mentioned, ard
to authorize the making and declaring
of force afidavits by them in certain
cises.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the State of Geor~
gia, in General Assembly met, That from
and after the passage of this Act free
persons of color, shall be competent wits
nesscs in all the courts Of this State in
civil cases Ehereto free person. of color
is defendant, or wherever the offence
charged is crime or misdemanor against
the person or property Of free persons Of
color, any law, usage or custom to the
contrary Notwithstanding
Sec. Q. And be it further enacted,
That in all cases hereafter pending or
about to be insttuted wherein free per-
son Of coIor is party plaintiff or defen
dent, it shall be competent for such free
person of color to make and file any aft
dayit now by law allowed citizen to
advance, the remedy or aid the defence;
and when so made ana fled in conformity
wish law, such action shall be had there.
on as though the said affidavit bad been
made and filed BY any other litigant.
w. H. GIBSON,
President of Senate.
JNo. B. WEEMs,
Sec'y Senate
THos. HART EMAN,
Speaker House of Reps.
j. d. WADDELL,
Clerk of House.
Assented to Dec 18th, 1865.
@ CHARLES J. JENKINS,
Governor.
The loyal Georgian., 1866-02-03
SCHOOL DIRECTORY.

hE #rt
State Supt. Freedmen's Schools. G L
Eberhart. -
Ass Supt F S for Richmond Co.
Rev. c S Martindale, Missionary.
Springfield Free School. Hours, 10
"a. III. to 2 P. IA
Prof Donald Brown,
Miss HI G Foote, Teachers.
Springfield Night, School. 5a
Prof D. G. Jencks, Teacher.
Trinity FREQ School. Hours, 10 a. m.
to ZIP. N.
Thankful Free School. Hours, 9 a.
Miss H. ". Dowd. Teacher.
Bethel Free School. Hours, 10 "a
mn to Q I'm e
Prof d. G Jencks, >@s
Miss S. A. Hosmer, Teachers.
Central Church Night School.
Rev w + Edes. 1fdcher.
Broad Street, Grammar School, oppo>
site Upper Market: Hours, 9 M.
to ZIP. N.
S w Beard, Iearher.
Select School, corner Of Walker aud
Cumming, streets. Hours, 9 m to !
p m.
T5 Miss MAGGIE WILSON, Teacher.
Hamburg Free School.
Charles Griffin, Teacher.