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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-09-28
NJ E MO RIAL
TO ne Legislature ?fthe State Of Vernon
70 assemble ia MOnipeLieT, Ociober. 1898.

10 assemble "a Montpelier, October, 1888.
The subscribers, inhabitants Of the town
OF --, in the County of ---, respect.
fully represent. that in their view. the vend.
ing OF ardent spirits for the purpose of being
used as drink is immoral that it tends to
perpe,ua,e in,emperance vice at war with
public good and individual happiness the
prolific parent of large proportion OF the
pauperism and crime in The community.
In view OF your memorialisis, you are d.
rected by the Constitution TO enact laws" for
the encouragement Of virtue and the proven.
ton OF vice" you have the right To- lepis.
late Tor the purity OF morals us well as the
security OF property On your Statute Book
are laws 10 prohibit horse racing, the keep.
ing oil Clearinghouse, the vending Of lotte-
rty-iickeis, and the keeping OF house of i'll
fame. You have the right to control pop
erty, binding every man so to use his own as
not TO lnjure or ruin the property of another.
-FOUR memorialists believe that preventive
legislation is, on every principle Of reason
and humanity and sound policy, preferable
TO Furnishing Legislation. Your statute takes
hold of the tipler. after he has become a
wreck, and we ask for no stretch of power
in praying you 10 preserve him while he is
sound and sane.
Your memorialists further believe. that if
you may interfere to license, you may inter-
iere to prohibit and you prohibit in part
you have the power to prohibit alloeelher.-
Your body has long licensed the traffic, and
we now ask that you will exercise your right
10 forbid its continuance,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-09-28
The Case of John G. Parker

The Case of John G. ParSer--i n, \
Mr.. Vaudeville, of Utica. who wa n M
er OF a petition addressed 10 i LO oUar D rbp
for the pardon of Mr.. J. H. r' ."s rtlurs
now imprisoned at Kingston n ,'.s. DO OCs
for Quebec. MIR Vaudeville was va S Sct
treated by Lord Durham and ;, I rnslsrdl
Arthur, 10 whom Lord Durham ' sls p(
petition, as the case belongs en', entrees
per Canada, and received asslrn la'or5
the matter would be CONSIDERS alsr uaI
Mr.. M. is confident that MI rum
liberated. N Y, Express
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THE LICENSE LAW.

The example set by Massachusetts and
Tennessee, in repeating the laws licensing
manufacturers OF paupers and couvicls, will
probably be followed soon by Vermont
The committee appointed BY the late State
Convention to perform that duty, have pre-
pared and caused to be circulated IN every
pari OF The State, the following Memorial ;
and we confidently expect that large ma
joriiy of the People will, by signing ii. peti.
lion for the abolition ofthe de,estabie traffic.
- Vermoafer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-09-28
ALEXANDER MACOMB.
Major General Commanding in Chief
II $. MAcoMB. A. D. c.,
Assistant Adjutanl, General

DISCRETION Eight British soldiers de,
serted from Chambly. l.. c.. on Saturday
evening. the OH inst and ten the night sue
ceeding. and all have made their escape ex
cepling one who was taken at Facade
Sheldon Republican.
To which we can add, three tall strap
ping loya" deserers passed trough tbi:
place on Tuesday. Go it, we redcoais.- -
There is room enough here yet. Burlington
Sentinel
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-09-28
From Daniel Frost, Jr. Esq Greenwich, }
n Y. Aup pod IS2S (


You request an expression of
my opinion in relation to the best measures
to be pursued 10 ensure the triumph Of Tenn
perance in this region. have no doubt
Lectures have done much, and will vet do
more good but think the time has failv
come when the subject must be taken to the
ballot-box and the halls of legislation /
cannot expect the triumph of Temperance so
long as its distinguished friends will allow
themselves to create or allow the existence
OF class OF men (retalers and taverners)
whose business is 10 make money by the
manufacture of drunkards. | was forcibly
impressed with this divine truth in nv la.
bors in Rutland county last winter. don't
now recollect town in which there were
rumselers who did not hold their licences IN
part from Temperance men. The Lectur.
er may exhaust himself and the subject on
a retailer who holds licence from Temper.
ance judges, justices and select men. The
rumseller says that Temperance men are
not sincere in their denunciations of ntoxi.
eating drinks and as proof of their asser.
ton, they point us to the Statute which LEGAL.
ICES the very evil they complain Of and
which they Temperance men) enacted =
When Temperance Legislators enquire
what is morally right in relation 10 the sale
of intoxicating drinks. and not how certain
political parties will be affected by prohibit.
ing the sale, then and not ill then, will he
cause of Temperance triumph
In haste am most truly yours.
DANIEL FROST Jr
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-09-28
From Gerrit Smith, Esq OF New York J
Near Geueseo, Angus, 90, 1887.

thought, few years ago, tina, your state
would take the lead Of her sisters in doing
the glorious work which Massac huselts and
Tennessee have done. The only honor
which can now be attained by her in this
matter is 10 follow, as speedily as possible.
the good example, which there was once so
much reason for supposing she would be
the frs, to sci, There is rapidly ncreas.
ing hope that my own State will soon take
her place by the side of Massac husels and
Tennessee.
The fact that it is very difficult to strike
death blows upon n vice. as long ms the laws
Of the land sanction and shisld it; and the
further fact, that wicked laws 90 FAR TO cor
rupt the public morals, render il Of the last
importance, that the laws which authorize
the traffic IN intoxicating liquors, should be
annulled
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-09-28
WINDHAM COUNTY TEMPERANCE
SOCIETY,"

A Meeting Of this society was held on the
evening of the 18th inst. at Westminster, at
which large number were present. The fol-
lowing resolutions were unanimously adopted
Resolved, That law ought to be enacted
by our Legslatureprohibiting entirely the traf-
ic in ardent spirits.
Resolved, Thatit be recommended to all the
friends of Temperance in this county, to me-
morialize that body at its next session in favor
of such law.
A good feeling animated the meeting, which
was enlivened by several spirited addresses, and
determination was expressed to put forth a
general and united effort in favor of the cause
and use all proper means to induce the Legisla-
ture to follow the good example of Massachu-
sets and Tennessee. 1t was recommended
that meetings OF town societies be held thro'-
out the county previous to the sitting of the
Legislature.
P. WHITE, Pres't.
JSo. c. HoLnRooK, Sec'y. pro TEN.
Sept. 25, 1888.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-09-28

GEOLOGICAL Survey OF VERMONT. At
the session or our Legislature III 1000, u resulu-
ton was introduced in the Senate and passed,
requesting the Governor to ascertain the ex-
pense of a Geological and Typographical sur
vey Of this state. In consequence Of this, the
Governor opened a correspondence with sever
al scientific gentlemen and among Others re-
ceived long and minute reply from Prof Ben
edict of the University of Vermont. The ex-
pense was estimated at 100000, aud the time
required to perform the service at either two or
four years; thus requiring an annual appropri-
alton of either $500 or 5000, according to
the plan adopted
There is no doubt that this state is rich in min
eral resources, which such survey would de-
velope. Already have been discovered valuable
localities of Iron, Manganese, Copperas, & lately
ofGypsum; and we have been informed by
gentleman who recently passed through Wa
terbury, that an extensive vein of Gold has
been discovered in that town. He had very
handsome specimen Of the ore, which appeared
TO be rich. 1t is TO be hoped that our enlight-
ened legislators will not hesitate to set on foot
forthwith, survey, which will bring TO light
our vast mineral treasures, which, if they were
once developed would Immediately give great
additional Importance TO the state. The ex-
pense TO be incurred in the Survey is trifng in
deed compared with the advantages which are
likely to accrue from it, Already large num-
Der of the states have entered upon, or COM
pleted such work. and in Pennsylvania we
have been told that the Surveyor before he had
completed the preliminary survey, discovered a
bed of coal ola peculiar kind hitherto unknown
in this country, (but largely imported) which
hundred fold repaid in value to the state, the
whole expense of the survey.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-09-28
CANADIAN AFFAIRS.

The Burlington Sentinel OF the Goth
says =
Our dates from Montreal ate 10 Wednes
day morning. The Canadian newspapers,
of all political opinions, are unanimous IN
thinking that the halfsmothered rebellion
will shortly break ont in the Province with
renewed vigor Ii is stated and we have
no doubt OF its truth, that a secret organiza-
ton exists throughout the whole Provinces,
the members of which are pledged TO rise
simultaneously. Some of the papers go the
length of asserting that the time has been
fixed. Let them only make rally and
keep position on Their onn ground, aud
men, money arms and ammunition will not
be wanting.
From the Buffalo Commercial Advl
September -
Major General ALEXANDER MAcoMDand
suite arrived in this city from Detroit this
morning. From the Detroit Free Press of
Tuesday, we copy the following. It's ju-
dicious regulation and one called for by the
peculiar situation Of our frontier:
GENERAL ORDERS, No. Z.
HEAD QUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
Detroit, Sept 6, 1888
/. Officers authorized to enlist men for
the army Of the United States. will be par
ticuar not to enlist deselters from any ser
vice Whatever, especially from ,ie BRUSH
army ia Canada.
2. Officers commanding on the frontier
will no: allow non-commissioned officers or
soldiers TO pass into Canada. nor will they
allow any British deserers TO come into the
forts. barracks or camps OF the United
States.
BY command Of
ALEXANDER MACOMB.
Major General Commanding in Chief
II = MAcoNa u &
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-09-28
JSo. c. HoLBRooK, Sec'y. pro TEN.
Sept. 25, 1888.

TEMPERANCE. We publish this week the
dongs of the State Temperance Convention
and the proceedings of the last meeting of the
Windham County Society. Forms of petitions
to the Legislature have been or will be for
warded to each town in this county, aud il is
to be hoped that efficient measures will be ta-
den to procure their thorough circulation for
names, and that voice will be heard in our
Legislative halls on this subject not to be mis-
TAKEN We have great hopes of success, if the
friends of the cause will do their duty; but at
all events so large and respectable is the BODY
of citizens who really desire legislative action.
that full discussion of the subject will be the
result, and thus light will be dfused, and this
IN time, il not Immediately, will produce the de-
sired effect.
We perceive by the Burlington papers that
the Temperance Society in that town is hold
ing meetings for the discussion of this subject,
and by the following from the 81. .al5ans Mes
senger, il will be seen that the friends of the
cause in that place are also alive to the import
ance of the crisis We hope the meeting in
this village next week will be numerously at
tended.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-09-28
VERMONT PHGNIX.
Friday Morning, Sept. %, 1898.

We learn that Acton chose Fisher, (Whig)
for town representative at the late election, 50
that we have now the list of Members OF the
Legislature from the "a towns IN THIS VIM
ham) County complete. They are, wings
90; Loco Focos three, and one town not repre-
scented. Senators Wings. The Loco Focos
have one eighM of the members of the lower
house from this county, The town not repre-
scented is a strong Wing town (Dummerston.)
IMpRIsoNMENT FOR DEBT. This subject is
exciting considerable discussion in the papers
of this state, and will undoubtedly be one ofthe
objects presented to our Legislature for action,
ut the approaching session. The papers gen
orally, if not universally, favor the abolishing
of this relic of the dark ages, and the Vergennes
Vermonter is confident that an act will be pas
sed for the accomplishment Of that object
The Loco Foco papers previous TO the eiec-
ton endeavored to give the impression that
their own party advocate the measure, while
the Wings oppose it. This however is a mis-
take; it has never been made party question.
For ourselves we could never see what justice
or propriety there is in subjecting the body OF
a debtor, like that OF felon, TO imprisonment,
because he cannot pay his debts. mans pro-
perty should always be liable for his debts, but
his body never. Conviction of crime alone
should subject man to the ignominy of i'm
prisonment; otherwise no distinction is made
between misfortune and crime. Let the laws
be as strong as possible in their provisions for
Furnishing the fraudulent conceament and
Withholding of property from creditors, but un-
til convicted of fraud in this respect, and only
then, should man be liable to the same pun
ishment that is inflicted for other criminal Of
fences
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-09-28

Drought at the Wed--It seems from the
following extract, from the Cleveland Her.
aid OF the lab, that the fine ram which
visited the Eastern States did not extend to
the country on lake Erie. In the Lake
country, so enormous a drought was never
experienced Fall feed is entirely parched
up meadows aud pastures are so dry that
fire licks up the wilhered grass like finder
The muck in swamps and low lands, in
many places, is burning Small streams
have long since presented nothing but dusty
channels. Larger streams, such as are
dgniied with the title of rivers are dwind-
led to insignificant rills. Even shrubs and
forest trees are touched by the shrveling
drought, and, thus early, partially wear
the robes OF brown October. The condition
of the farming interest in this section is
truly deplorable. and ride into the country
ILLS the mind with anxious reflections on
the condition of the poor, as that season ap-
proaches when indeed
All Nature is touched by the finger Of Death
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-09-28

Middiebury COiiege.-The Rev John
Hough, late Professor Of Languages, has
been transferred to the Chair of English
Literature and Education.
Mr.. Solomon Stoddord. recently occupy
ing the Chair of Mathematics, and Natural
Philosophy, has been transferred to the
PrctessOrship Of Languages.
Mr.. Alexander c. Twinng has been ap-
pointed Professor Of Natural Phaosophy,
Mathematics and Cipa Engineering.
Mr. Charles b. Adams late professor in
Marion College and distinguished for his
devotion to the Natural Sciences, and favor.
ably known by his success in collecting
specimens in Natural History, has been
elected to the Chair Of Chemistry and Nat,
urGl History recently vacated by the resig.
nation Of Professor Fowler.
PergenaeS Vermonter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-09-28
LATER PROM

Liverpool dates to An .hoR,
ship England, have been I rs,. 2OI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-09-28

old Revolutionary Wigs in Maine
the following is an extract of a letter from
gentlemen in Livermore to the HaloweII
chronicle deacon Elijah Fisher, one Of
Gen' WashIngton's life guards in the s5th
year OF his age, and the venerable Thomas
Chase who was with Paul Jones' in one OF
the most bloody and ferocous battles, ever
recorded in Naval annals-between the
iirlgate Bon homme Richard and Serapis-
IN the o4th year Of his age, together with
lour other evolutionary soldiers, being all in
town, attended the polls and gave their votes
for EDWARD KENT +"
The Wings oil Maine are of the true old
Revolutionary stock. Never wearied in
well dong The $4,000 Wings of that
State are amoug the best in the Union.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-09-28

The Boston Atlas mentions that Bill John
son "lhe pirate of the Lakes" is on visit
10 that city.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-09-28

SICKNESS AT KNoxvILIE,-The mos
alarming sickness prevailed at Knoxvill,
the hrsl OF the present month,-The Mayo
mad issued proclamation for day OF fast
ing and prayer on the 7th,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-05-09
l. | nj Z
-EvUE sUBsCRIBERs hay,

TEvHE sUBsCRIBERs have made such ar.
j rangemelts as will enable them at all times to
furnish their customers with hyperion quality Of
Thomasiown Lime. Our Isl quality Lime will here
after be branded and warranted, and upon every
cask - aold (if no; found 10 The recornmen
dauOns) liberal allowance will be made. We
have now on hand. besides the first quality, several
common Brands, winch we Will sell at considerably
reduced prices DEXTER first quality, De1pr Joinier
and Harms lime, Plaster Of PARIS. Hydraulic Ce-
meDi, &c. a good supply Of these may always be
had.
~ a liberal discount made 10 those who pur.
clfsse TO sell sgsin. WEEDEN @ BULL.
MAY q No. lss Thamss-s'.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-05-09
MOSELLE-ADDIT-
IONAL PARTICULARS.
From the Cincinnati Whig April 25.

rom the Clnclhnau wing AprIl 70.
We have just returned from the scene Of
horror occasioned by the explosion, and the
account before published, instead of being
in the slightest degree exaggerated, (as has
been intmated by a few, falls far short oj
tie dreadful reality. The fragments Of hu-
man bodies are now lying scattered all IL
long the shore, and we saw the corpses Of
a number 80 mangled and torn, that they
bear scarcely any resemblance to the bu-
man form. We also saw several with their
heads and arms entirely blown Off; others
with only part Of their head destroyed,
and others with their lowest extremeiies
shlvered to an apparent Jelly.
Fragments Of the boilers, and other por.
lions of the boat, were thrown from fifty to
two hundred yards on the shore, some Of
them having passed entirely over the two
rows of buildings on the street, and por-
ton Of the boilers tearing awsy The gable
end ofa stable situated high up the steep hill
in the rear Of the houses, at least 200 yards
from the boat. Other parts Of tie boat
were driven entirely through large house
on the street, entering through the windows
on one side, aud passing out at the other.
IL positively stated that one man was pick
ed up this morning on the Kentucky side,
having been blown completely across the
river.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-05-09

oxGREssioSu.-Nothing Of much importance has
been done in either House Of Congress, since our
last report. Bills for TIE establishment ofa Board
of Commi ssioners to settle private claims, and TO
provide for the security and protection Of the In
dams west Of Missouri aud Arkansas, have passed
the senate. The House had not, on Thursday last,
disposed Of the Duel Report. which continued to
occupy its attention TO the exclusion Of almost all
Other business II appears probable that the report
will be rccOmmtied with instruction 10 report the
facts and evidence only. Both Houses adjourned
on Thursday morning last until Monday, for the
purpose OF allowing time TO clean up, pnt to'sr
SIMMER carpets, &c.-snd TO attend ,bo rsce..
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-05-09
rom the New York Evg. Post Of Monday
VIRGINIA ELECTION.

We believe we may safely say that Linn Banks
is elected in Patton's District He is democrat.
We have gained two Senators-bo,h unexpected,
but have lost the House
The Richmond Enquirer of last Friday, says
When the smoke of the battle shall have entirely
blown away We shall be able TO ascertain the con-
dition of the field of Battle. We have lost the
House-lhat point seems TO be certain enough
but we have gained two Senators-Mallory of
Brunswick (V b. in the place of Meade (Whig)
and Goode of Wheeling in lieu OF Patriot
(Whig) This last is a new, an unexpected, and
a decided victory.
The number of Whig Delegates, now either
ascertained or estimated with reasonable certain
ty, is 81.
The number of Van Buren members, esIima-
ted in the same manner is 81
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GOODS, S'r aud they are going oil rapidly.
These Goods were bought at the New York auc-
tions and are allowed TO be the cheapes, goods III
have ever been offered in New port, and well worth
the attention of those who wish 10 get full the worth
of their money. His old customers and others arc
respectfully invited to call and his cheap things
He has Calcocs for 10 cents and Prints from IL ,
TO % cents, handsome. and good. Mr. Sweet will
sell good unbeached Cotton for only Ct cts, and
5.4 UnblcRcIied Diaper % cents s-4 do for only 81
cts. very cheap Fringe for Curtains, only 81 cts.
per yard a good assortment of Ladies Corses from
81 % 10 $i--Eugli.h Style made in the ncatest
fashion; beanu'n dark blue Chex for Aprons and
Shifting Stripes; 80 pr. lead colored Hose, at 10
cts per paii mxed Cotton and Worsied Hose and
half Hose; unbleached do, with clocks; Silk do.
from | To So; cotton nagg IiandkcrchieIs for only
IL cts. each; Silk do. do from ~ cts. TO 81 lot
A printed Lawns, partially damaged, only 25 cts /;
beautiful Chin,z Furniture for only one shilling per
yard, beautiful Grape De Lain 20 cts. elegant
", ought Shawls, aud a great variety Of almost all
others ; beautiful fancy Ribbons very cheap Skirts
and Robes; Russia Diaper for only - pr. piece ;
Wph great variety oil o,hcr cheap Goods not men,
toned.
ALSO, Cal'enders Sermon and history OF Rhode
Island civil and religions. wi the Memoir OF the au.
lhor &c. by Romeo Elon, NJ. A. f.. =, u. y.
May y.
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DANCING SCHOOL.

NWR. CAPRON, Of Providence, respectfully
lVH gives notice TO the Ladies and Gentlemen Of
Newport, that be will open School for instruction
in the polite accomplishment Of DANCING, a.
bout the 10Th Of Maya more particular notice OF
hcb, in regard to time aud place will be given hec-
aiier.
Newport April 25, 1898.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-05-09

NOTICE.-Tbc I2lb Lecture under the
direction Of the Committee, will be deliver
ed at Armory Hall, on FRIDAY evening
next, May lItb at u o'clock, on In
daetire Phiiosophy, and its apptieatio" 10
the advancement Of Nedieai Science, by DR..
DAVID KING.
g'Tickei- to be had at the usual places-Price l24
cen Is each Mayo.
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iiousc and Lot Tor Sale.

Ia The subscriber offers for sale his Honse.
fTSsf11 and Lot in the village OF Brookln, Conn.
IllQR.TLe House has been built but few years,
is convenient and pleasantly situated. On the prem
,ses are good Barn, Woodl ouse, DC. The Lot
contains ono acre of first rate land, with Que oi ibe
best gardens in the village Possession VIII be gwen
Immediately, or the purchaser nay receive IRE rcn
until April ls:;o pun Of the purchase money
may remain If required For further particulars
and terms, apply 10 ID. c. RoBINsos, at BiookIyn,o or
TO the subscriber, at Newport, X. ].
April %. SAMUEL P' mhsON'
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LAKE AccIDENT,-The Buffalo Journal
states, that the Steamboats, Buffalo and Com
modorc Perry ran foul of each other on the
night Of the 25th ult, about ~ miles above f.
rie. The Perry was very badly injured. Her
passengers were taken on board the Buffalo,
and she was towed down to Ere.-Three per-
sons were seriously injured, one dangerously.