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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-07-07
II. NJ. HYDE.
''U. S. SoHR. GRAMPus, At SEA, of The
Coast of Florida, March q, 1913.

NV much beloved Sister, must indulge
myself again, with trying 10 write you some
thing you may be willing TO consider a letter.
We are now Just Ia days from Norfolk, and a
longer fortnight never lived through, for we
have had but one day any thing like pleasant,
and have been most of the Time in the ulf
Stream, which is never quiet, and in which
there usually is an ugly, disagreeable sea. Ev-
cry time we have been in il of late, il has seem
ed as il we never should get out alive, so ire
mendous has been the cOmmotion. Fortunate
~ am not sea-sick, but il is exceedingly I'M
pleasant 10 be ihumped about from morning tit
night and from night till morning, as we'll in
bed, as out, Tor days together, without a mo-
ment's cessation. ! am not singular in this -
The complaint on board is general, aud the
Captain, who has been going 10 sea since the
age OF ten years, finds much more fault than is
my wont; which shows you little what we
have 10 endure. At present il is very difficult
Tor me To write, the vessel rolling and pitching
continually. There must abandon the el-
fort entirely. II is impossible to proceed.
Four days later, March I0.-Il is now late
in the evening, and the sea has become little
more smooth, after violent storm of Sc hours
duration. At present, we are about in the lat
itude OFFS Savannah, Georgia, where | have been,
and would like TO go again. Bot we are inhib-
lteu ny our SntinB ORDERS from visiting any port
or place, unless from necessity, until we return
TO Norfolk, which will probably be in about %
days.
You have probably received line from me,
written soon after we got under way at Hamp-
ton Roads. IL was written TO let you know
my whereabouts, aud Ia acknowledge the re-
cepilon of your letters, which were read again
and again with the deepest interest. | had
made large calculations upon being with you
all before receiving orders for this vessel, and
being defeated in my purpose was great trial,
alter having been so constantly and labonously
occupied at Portland. But il was such dis
appointment as Navy officers are always liable
Ia meet. ! was aware before entering the ser
vice how this would be, and of course are IN
complaining about my fate. am very iavora-
bly, situated this cruise, far as society is con-
cerned, being joint occupant of the cabin with
Lieut. Com. Downs, who is my friend, and a
fine, companonObe, gentlemanly man.
II is now morning, March II, and we have
just spoken brig bound into Charleston, by
which can send this. | must therefore say
all the rest in hurry. must
wind up, as we are about 10 part company with
the brig. Pray do not fail 10 write so that
may receive letter on our arrival at Norfolk
Date your letter April lst,-not later.
Your very aheclonate brother,
J. S. IT,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-07-07
STATE SCHOOL FUND.

The school fund owes lis origin 10 the old
Vermont State bank. In discharging the du-
lies imposed by The resolutions of Nov. lS4l,
the school fund lay directly in our way, and
the inquiry was naturally suggested, whence
this anomalous apendnge 10 the State treasury!
Inquiry conducted us back through period OF
almost forty years 10 the establishment OF The
old Vermont Stale Bank in 1905. BY the act
establishing that, the treasurer was authorized
10 borrow not exceeding $4,000 al per
cents for the purpose of banking. Here we
find the spring, the source of that stream
which then diverged from the treasury, and
which has since remained in false position.
II was a project 10 borrow money 10 lend at
the same rate of interest, in the vain hope TO
make money by The mere All of banking. II
was an attempt TO raise the stream above the
fountain, and one, which could find few advo-
Gates at the present day. II at that early pc
riod any prognoSiicatcd disaster as consequent
10 the measure, the verilicalion OF such pre-
sentiment may now be read in the history of
that institution. To meet the liabilities Of
that bank The legislature at various Tines ap-
proprated large sums, which but for the es-
Enlistment nj that bank might have remain
ed in the possession Of the tax-paying commu-
nifty.
The fragments Of that hank were scattered
to the winds, and while The Legislature al
tempted to CLEAN and collect them together,
applications frequent and pressing were made
for the use OF the money! until the Legislature,
wearied by constant opportunities, resolved in
1925 to establish the school fund. This meas
ure was FesoIted 10, as a mere eXpedieni, to shell
ter and protect a fragment of the State treas
ury, from the piltess peling of flock OF cor
morants, always upon the watch to engulph
every cent of The public funds, not projected
behind the bolts and bars of the public treas
ury. This measure never originated in the
sober wisdom of the Legislature, and so much
should be said in vindieation of that body for
the measure itself has no one feature, which
can commend tito The favor of discerning
public. In no one position, in which we can
view it, can il commend itscll to the favorable
consideration ol prudent thinking man, and
ofthis we hope TO convince every such person,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-07-07
DISTRICT CONVENTION.

We would direct the especial attention of our
citizens to the District Convention to be holden at
Manchester, on the 10Th inst. II will be perceived
that candidate is then 10 be selected to represent
us IN Congress. It is Of the first Importance 10 tue
State, that good man be chosen TO fill that respon-
sible office. The successor of Mr. Hall, who las
so faithfully and worlhy discharged the duties OF
a Representative, should be man Of talents, OF
sound principles, of high, moral worth, and be
deeply imbued with that spirit Of freedom for which
Vermont has always been distinguished. Let there
be full representation Of the Wings ofihe District
at that Convention and let wisdom and patriotism
guide them in the selection of their candidate ia
represent their interests in the Halls Of Congress.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-07-07
LABOR.

Labor is the law of our being. 1n the sweat of
thy face shalt thou eat bread No man, no wo-
man, however wealthy, has right 10 live in idle
ness. The health of the body demands exercise
The mind TO be vigorous, must be active. Parents
cannot easily do their children greater HARM or in
iict on them greater wrong, than 10 bring them
up in habits of idleness. II do not need the pc
cuninry profits of labor, we need the moral benefits,
IF fortune has favored with wealth, it will only
curse u.s. if il release us from labor. Drones in So
ciety u nuisance. Every youth, whether male
or female, should be trained TO some occupation,
learn trade, by which he might be able to
support himself, were he to be thrown on his own
resources. How often does the wheel Of fortune,
in this age and Country, by an unforeseen revolu-
ton, produce an entire change in human afalrs--
And who more wretched than the person deprived
of wealth. and unable TO do any thing for his sup
port Let the rich learn to labor for they may be-
come poor. Let the poor learn to labor, that they
may become rich Let all learn TO labor, for the
health of the body, and the life of the soul demand
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-07-07
Termo out a1Dosntr.
FRIDAY JULY 2, 1913.
SENATORS FOR WINDnAM COUNTY,
SANDFORD PLUMB,
WILLIAM HARRIS,
SAMUEL i. THOMPSON.
I.InERTY.

Our National Jubilee has passd. Songs Of Free
dom have been sung all over the land Oruons
have been delivered in praise Of our Country and
its Institutions Guns have been fired, rockets let
off. and shouts raised, in honor Of those who
achieved our independence. Thousands and tens
of thousands have assembled 10 celebrate the glo-
rous Fourth. II is well 10 remember this day. 1t
is good TO recur to past events. II is profitable to
reflect on the men and the scenes of other days
Our fathers where are they Their forms lie
Wondering in the earth, but their spirits live
Their memory, their WORTH their deeds survive
them. They have transmitted 10 us the inheritance
of their example, and their love of Liberty. Let
us cherish their memory, and initiate their exam
pie. But we must not suppose that, because our
fathers left us the inheritance of good Govern.
ment and free Institutions, we have nothing to do
but to enjoy their benefits. To gain our Freedom
cost a severe struggle 10 retain II demands per-
petual vigilance. Vice, ignorance, selishness,
party spirit unfaithfuness, oppression these are
foes against which we must constantly wage war.
There is wickedncss in high places and in low
places that endangers our freedom. And boast
as much as we will of our free country, We cannot
shut our eyes TO the fact that nearly three millions
slaves. While rejecting upon the blessings con.
lerred on us by our Government and our laws, we
cannot exclude from our minds the saddening
thought, that many of our brothers are smarting
under the LASH and groaning under the burdens, Of
degrading and wicked bondage. And if true 10
the better feelings and promptngs of our hearts,
we cannot repose in ease while they are in chains
There is however one bright and cheering aspect
of the times, from which may take courage
Multitudcs have, within very short period, eman-
cipated themselves from most dcbasiug ihraldom
muttudes have freed themselves from slavery Ia
strong drink. They now stand up in society with
recovered manhood they themselves again
What change What change in individuals
and in whole communities Political freedom is
great boon but personal freedom, freedom FROM
tue bondage of debasng vice is an unspeakuble
blessing. Let those who love their country and III
Institutions, labor for personal freedom; labor Il
redeem themselves and others from the slavery o
prejudice, vice. ignorance, evil habits, and low de
sres and pursuits, aud they will labor efiectually
for the permanency Of our pnblic Institutions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-07-07
From The rermont Mercury.
THE STATE SCHOOL. TAX.

The subject Of the State school fund, has,
within few years past, attracted much of the
public attention. Bills for lis abolition have
been gravely considered by the Legislature for
several years past the press has entertained
discussions on the policy or impolicy of The
measure and attempts have been made To en-
list political parties on the one side or The 9TH
er, as il was believed the measure would meet
the appreciation or disapprobaiion Of the peo--
pie. The subject is without doubt one of
grave import To the entire population Of the
Slate. ID involves the consideration and prop
er disposition ormillions of the peoples money,
and the subject should be considered with no
reference to any Iary now in being, or to
come. Ifthe State school fund, MS measure
of State financial policy is delensible and ought
to be sustained, il is so independent OF any
party considerations il il be indeiersable and
ought to abolished, no party consideration
should inierpose 10 prevent its abolition. No
Temporary, sectional or party motives should
influence US in The decision OF this question.
II is proposed 10 consider the subject of The
school fund in accordance with the preceding
suggestions, in several brei weekly numbers,
in such manner, as it is hoped, will secure
for them the candid consideration oflhe public,
and an insertion into the columns of those pa
pers, whose conductors wish their readers 10
become interested in the proper disposition of
this fund.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-07-07
From Me Rutland Herald.
TIE WING STATE CONVENTION

Assembled at Rutland, June IS, lS43, and
was organised by choosing
Hon. HILAND HaLL, President, pro tenn, and
+. p. WALToN, Jr., Esq, Secretary, pro TEN.
A committee of one from each County was
appointed by the Chair, who reported the fol-
lowing list Of officers for The Convention, and
their report was accepted, and their nomina-
ton confirmed by the Convention.
Hon. HIEAND HALL, President.
DR.. CyRus WAsHBuRN,
Hon. THOMAS +. HAMMOND, VIZ D.
Hon. WIN. P. BniGGs,
Hon. Henry +. JAMES,
f.. P. WALTON, Jr., Esq, Secretary.
JAMES w. HiCRoK, A., Socr,,,r;,s
SrLAs Fl. HuDces, ASST 9'c'e'"''es'
On motion, the Sheriff NJ Rutland County
was invited 10 act as Marshal of the Conven-
ton.
Il was then resolved that the delegates from
each County should meet after adjournment,
and appoint a number ui members, equal to tl,e
NUMBER ol their Senators, to FIRM a committee
to nominate candidates for Governor, Lieut..
Governor, and Treasurer, and two delegates ut
large, tand two subSlilutes) from this State To
the Wing Convention to be held at Baltimore
in May 1914
MesSrs. VIM. C. Kitrcdge, ID. w. G..
Olhfkt. r.. 1 w dlt'ls Jfs3 lsbNh'h - 49,"
land, Lyndon A. Marsh, and Leonard Sargent
were appointed Committee To report Resou-
tons aud an Address.
The Convention then adjourned till 2o'clock,
2. NJ.
The large attendance upon the Wing State
Convention, still IN session IN this pluce, gives
evidence that true aud genuine patriotism still
clings to the ever verdant hills OF Old Vermont.
Every section Of the State is fully and ably
representative utmost harmony and good
feeling prevails, and all sectional aud personal
interests scem lost in devotion TO principles
and the honor of the State. But our time nor
limits will neither admit of our giving more OF
the afternoon proceedings, this week, than the
nominations. We rejoice that they are such
as will find favor with free people of free
State, und consequently again sounds the
knell to the hope Of Locolocoism Though Ner-
mont for one year more.
The Committee of nominations reported The
following list, which was adopted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-07-07

a Good joke The Journal of Commerce has the
reputation OF being ION both sides in political mat
tiers but an incident was related to us a short time
since which we consider too good TO be lost. One
Of the editors of that print, willie coming TO this
city in a steamer amused himself with game of
chequers, in company with waggish gentleman,
sometimes seen about the steamboat office. During
the game, the editor puzzled at its nricacies mad
vertently moved one Of his opponents men Take
care, take care, MIR H. said the gentleman; you
are not in the Journal Office just now you can't
play on both sides in his gamer The hit was so
palpabe as 10 set the whole cabin in roar.-.Ne,o
Udrch Register. 1
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-07-07

who will candidly and patiently consider the
subject as We hope to be able TO present IT,
The right disposition Of this fund involves the
alternative ofsaving or losing several millions
of dollars to the tax-paying community, and
this consideration ought to be sufficient to Sc
cure for the subject cool and candid lnyestl-
aatiun. AODI 1 Wv.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-07-07
For Governor,
ION. JOHN MATTOCKS.
For Lieut.. Governor,
HORACE EATON.
For Treasurer,
JOHN SPAULDiNG.

Sure we feel that the Wings will heartily re-
spond TO these nominations, and with such a
cause of correct principles and
the honor of Vermont at stake-who fears the
issue!
The following gentlemen were appointed
delegates To the National Convention TO assem-
bic at Baltimore in 1914.
Hon. HARRY BRADLEY, Delegate.
Hon. T.. ID. WOODBRIDGE, Substitute.
Hon. CHARLES PAINE, Delegate.
Hon. CARLOS COOLIDGE, Substitute.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-07-07

The Lscos Despoading Worcester Palladi-
UNI, in an article on the Presidency uses the follow
ing responding language =
"The homely truth ever stares the democratic
party full in the face, that hey cannot succeed at he
nezt election unless they are united. Although the
Wings are now in broken and dispersed condition,
il is too evident to admit of doubt that ii toW be
boys play TO deteat than in 1874 They feel that
they have been cheated out ofthe victory they won
in 1910, and such feelings, whether true or false,
will imPel them TO untiring exerlions to recover
what they lost"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-07-07

"Wanied.-A young man who has been al sea
eight years, got $500 in tin, good looking, honest,
aud good tempered, wishes a Wife with the aiore,
said qualities, Gmnaleral about the tin Any let
ter addressed William, Brooklyn Post Oliice,' will
be treated confdentally. '-TTue Sun. 3
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-07-07

a splendid Fnrm.--Mr J. p. Gushing, of Boston,
has expended on his celebrated farm of l25 acres at
Walertown, Mass several hundred thousand dol
lars. The house now building the premises is
iriucely residence, with Chinese verandals, win
dows OF stained glass, &c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-07-07

Heister's Dietionary-The printing of the reyi-
sed edition of Websters great Dictionary was com
peted only the day before his death # is siri-
king Providence that he should be permitted thus
to complete the great work OF his life.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-07-07

Dreadful Storm Destruction of The Miller
I'ent.-One the heaviest storms we remem-
Der TO have seen, occurred this day about / l
O'Clock, A. M. The rain poured down with a
force and impetuosty that battles description,
and seemed one dense mass of water dashing
from the heavens to the earth.
The imposing tent erected by the Millerites
has suffered from its effects. The Rev. Mr.
Hines was engaged in exhoriation to not less
than five hundred persons, when the force of
the wind and rain broke some of the iasls, and
scene indescribable confusion ensued. The
ladies about 10 in number, were seated with
out bonnets when the ropes gave way, and
bonneis, ladies', children, men, water, mud and
wind were mixed up in most fearful confusion.
Luckily, we hear there was no serious accident
though some of the ladies' are severely bruised.
Rochester Erening Post of Saturday.
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TAKE NOTICE,

PY virtue Of a Deed Of Trust. "a 40,
Dexecuted. by Thomas Peete. to sera,.
a debt, due to Edward II. Wht6s9
which Trust bears date Of LIST June lpIO
and was duly recorded in the town !,
Charleston and county of Tallaba,cbr
on the third day Of June 1910, in BpE
C. No. 2, pages SO, 81, and 80, and 4,
the purposes therein contained. we sIon
proceed to sell, to the highest bidder. lo,
cash. on the
Tscelfh day Of June aert 1913,
in the town Of Charleston, and county n
Tallahatchie, the following negroes %
wit: Lewis. aged 81 years; Bob, aged
years; and Henderson, aged I years in
We shall only convey such title as is Of
US vested by said Deed.
THOS. A. CHEVES. } Tru,.
G. B. GOODWIN. { tees
Dec. 10th, l842. 4o-6m.
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Trust Sale.

By virtue Of deed Of trust execu-
ted to the undersigned by Thos. Peete,
to secure debt to James 7. Croford,
bearing date the first day of June 1910
and duly recorded in the county Of Tai
lahatchie on the second day Of June,
1910, and for the purposes and consld'
erations in the said deed expressed, we
shall,
On The tuceltM day of June iS4S
at the town of Charleston the county
seat of said County; expose to sale al auc'
ton TO the highest bidder for Cash the
following property TO wit.
The East half dissection 81 OF Town
ship 92 of Range 3 East. The South
west Quarter, and the South half Oh the
Northwest Quarter of Section 81, ana
Township 90 of Range 8 East. North
half of Northwest Quarter Of Section
80 of Township 22 of Range 3 Easl;
all six.hundred and forty acres.
Also, the following slaves to wh'
Lewis, Bob, Hal, Alfred, Willie, Isaac
Mosey, Henderson, Grandson, Scott
Harry, George, Fanny, Esther, Phlllls'
Nancy, Caroline, Hasty, Mason, Anlan-
da and Milly, with the future increase
ofsaid female slaves. :.
Also, twelve head Of horses, and
mules, fifty head of cattle, three yoke Oh
oxen, one Wagon, all the plantation
tools and utensils of every description
all the household and kitchen FurIll'
ture.
Selling as trustees we shall convey
no other title than we possess as SUCH
THOMAS A. CHEVES, Trustees
GREEN B. GOODWIN
December Sd 1912 49-~o'