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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-01-10
COMMON scnooL coNvENrIoN.

This Convention, which was held in this village
on the 9Th inst, attended by highly respecto-
bic number Of persons, although doubtless many
were kept away by the exceedingly uniayorble
state of the weather.
1t called to order by l.. G.. Mead, Esq, one
of the Vice Presidents, the President being absent
After prayer by the Rev Mr. Walker, the Conven-
ton was addressed by MIR Mellen Chamberlain,
teacher of the Central School in this village. His
address was marked by deep thought, distinctly de-
veloped in rich and forcible style. He set forth
in an eloquent and impressive manner the inest.
mable Importance of good common school system
in the physical, intellectual and moral education Of
the present and coming generations; the present
defective and in many respects degraded condition
of common schools, and the necessity and means
of Improvement. We regret that our limited space
prevents giving synopsis, at least, Of this ex-
cellent discourse.
The address was followed by some singing from
the scholars of our village primary schools, which
received and richly deserved warm praise.
Rev MIR Brown, Corresponding Secretary Of the
Association, read extracts from the several reports
he had received from various towns in the County
relative 10 the condition Of schools. We par
ticularly struck with the apathy every where mani
tested by the parents and District committees, tc
the welfare Of schools. In many Of them, visits
from either are almost unknown.
In the evening an address was expected from the
Rev Mr. Livermore of Keene, but he was detained
by the severity of the weather. A report was read
upon the subject Of female education in com
mon schools, from Committee of Ladies appoint
ed by the Directors Of the Association, which wai
listened to with deep interest. 1t dwet will
great force upon the Importance of providing for
more thorough female education in the common
schools. We wish the report could be printed AM
scattered broadcast over the County. The remain
der Of the evening was occupied with remarks iron
DR. Spadng, Rev Mr. Walker, Rev Mr. Brown
Rev Mr. Barber, from Saxton's River, G. l. Walker
E. Kirkland and l.. G. Mead, Esqures.
We trust this movement is the beginning Of grea
things. Let those who truly feel an interest in tn
improvement Of common schools act in concert, an,
much may and will be accomplished.
School Contention in Toionshend.--We under
stand that similar Convention is to be held a
Townshend, on the 25th and Doth instant
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DIED,

In this village, at Mr. Ryther's residence, on the
Sth inst, of congestion Of the BRAIN DR.. CHARLES
l.. SMIfH of Nottingham, aged about 90 years and
months. Funeral will take place on Friday at
O'Clock P. nj. at the same place.
In Dover. on the Goth OF November last, Mrs
Loyisa Dean. widow Of Mr. Reuben Dean, in her
sgd year.
In Putney, Dec. 22d, widow susannah Foster,
aged about 20.
In Townshend, on the first inst, the Rev Samu-
ell Kingsbury, aged 76-For more than 20 years
pastor of the Baptist Church in Windham VI. A
good man has fallen--A burning and shining light
is extinguished.
In Chicago, Illinois, Oct. = Capt. Sewall Ken.
ney of an affection of the lungs, formerly of New
Fame.
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USFoRruSATE AccIDESr.-On the day of the
election, Wagon belonging to Mr.. H. Pettis, and
containing himself and two others, was upset be-
tween this and the west village. The horse at
tached, became frightened and escaped with the
fore wheels only, and ran down into the street,
where he came in contact with horse and buggy
in the latter of which was MIR. Jonas Putnam, and
Hartwell Bills. The buggy was overturned and
Mr. Bills, already cripple, was seriously injured
his shoulder blade broken, his shoulder disocated
and his face and head much bruised. He is now
doing we'll
II was supposed and reported that Mr. Pettis
horse frightened by the banners, floating from
the temperance omnibus, but we understand this
was not the case. .
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-01-10
THE NEW ENCLANDER.

THIS periodical is just commencing the third
Il year Of its existence, and has already taken a
high stand among the first Reviews Of the land IL
is devoted as in measure is implied in its name, TO
the exposition Of those views the subjects OF
Religion, Law, Government, Order, and public
policy entertained by the descendants Of the Puri-
tans still constituting the main portion of the peo-
pie of these New England States.
The want of such organ, and the satisfactory
manner in which that want is now supplied, is am
ply shown by the steady increase Of the circula-
ton of the New Highlander since its commence
ment.
Although being, and protesting to be, secturnn
in its character yet the liberal and catholic, though
bold, manly aud independent tone OF its criticism
and the ability and learning Of its contributors have
for it the public approval of many who are en-
tirely opposed to its peculiar views
Edited by Rev EDwARD r. TYLER.
Published quarterly, at New Haven, common.
cling January ], 1916.
TERNs.-$3,00 per annum.
Sent free # Postage 10 Branleboro, and then for
icard,d as subscribers may direct.
A few copies Of the first two volumes can be had
for So co. JOSEPH STEEN, Agent,
at Brattleboro Bookstore
Brattleboro, Jan G, 1S45 20
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WANTASTIQUET HALL,-The Proprietor of
the Vermont House, kept by Capt. Lord, has re-
Gently erected in connection with that establish.
ment, spacious Hall, which has received the soJri-
quet of Wantastiquet Hall. Waniastiquet is we
believe, the Indian name of the place where our
village now stands and we glad to see il pre-
served,
The Hall was opened on the evening of the LIST
instant by Cotilion Party, and was most merrily
christened and consecrated TO joyous and happy
gatherings by music and the witching dance.
The Hall is 60 feet long and 80 wide, and is we'll
finished, warmed and ventilated, and will we doub,
not furnish point Of attraction to many party OF
pleasure, both from and out of our own town.
We understand too, that 1t is to be well provided
with movable seats, and opened for lectures and
other public meetings Our village has long need
ed more spacious and airy room for such purposes
than either of our present Halls, and its conven-
fence will be highly appreciated by all.
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MARRIED.,

AT the Vermont House in this village, LIST inst
by Rev. A. Brown, Mr.. JoHS b. Miller, 10 MISS
JANE A. BARRErr, both OF this town.
In this town, Jan. I'd, by Rev. Mr.. Kdder, Mr.
ALGERMoS s. HoUsHToS, Nj. ID. of Middle Gran.
vile, N Y TO Miss FASSY NJ. WooDMAS youngest
daughter OF the late Edward Woodman, Esq. Of
Brattleboro.
In Guilford, Jan. LIST, by Willard Martin, Esq.
Mr. Miron L. Nelson of Colerain, Mass, to Miss
Lucy M. Lynde of Guilford.
AT Gulford, Dec. %, by Rev. A. Brown, Mr.
Joseph Miller, Jr., OF Dummerston, to Miss Sophia
Arms of Guilford.
In Newfane, Jan. l, by Rev. ID. b. Bradford, Mir
Alvin Adams Of Springfield, Mass, TO Miss Emily
A. Sherwin Of Newfane.
In Rindge N. H. Mr. Willard Howard of Wind
ham, VI, TO Miss Sally w, Page of Rindge
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EXECUTION AT WORCESTERSHIRE extreme
sentence of the law was executed yesterday
upon Thomas Barrett, convicted of the muir
der Of Mrs Ruth Houghton, an elderly wo-
man, who lived in Lunenberg. The execution
took place in the Jail, at Worcester, and was
strictly private, only about twenty persons be-
ing present, who were invited by the sheriff to
witness the awful spectacle.
Barrel was taken from his cell about 10 o.
clock, and walked to the scaffold with firm
STEP The knot was adjusted by one of the
Sheriff's deputies, the same who performed a
similar service for Carter, who was hanged at
Worcester some fifteen or twenty years ago.
The criminal was attended by Roman Cath
ole priest, to whom it is supposed he made a
confession of his guilt before leaving his cell
He said nothing upon the scaiiold, and no fur
ther delay was made after he came out OF his
cell than was occasioned by the necessary prep
arations. The rope was cut at the appointed
time by Sheriff Lincoln. Thel wreched man
fell about five feet, and died almost without
struggle. He was cut down after hanging a
bout twenty minutes. During the execution
from four to six hundred persons were in front
OF the Jail; but were not gratifed by a sight Of
the catastrophe. ,is'-Ets
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STATE or VERMONT.
DIsrRIcr or Wrsrn,nsr,,

ue
The Hon. The Probate Court ,cithin and for The dis-
frtet Of Westminster; to all persons interested in
the estate OF JOHN SMITH, late of Puiney in
said district, deceased intestaie. GREErIso.
WTHEREAS Peyton r. Chandler, administrator
w upon the estate Of said deceased, has filed
his petition in writing, setting forth the amount OF
the debts due from the deceased the charges Of ad-
ministration so far be ascertained, together
with the value OF the personal property, and has
requested said Court to grant him license to sell
all the real estate of said deceased agreeaby 10 tho
statute in such case provided-t is ordered by the
Court that the subject matter of said application
stand for hearing and decision at the session 10 be
held at the Inn OF Abncr Johnson in Townshend
in said distract, on the last Wednesday in January
1915; and for the purpose of notifying all persons
interested in said estate il is further ordered that
notice Of said application and the time and place
Of hearing be given by publication in the Vermont
Phoenix, printed at Bratteboro in said State, three
weeks in succession previous thereto, that they
may appear and object TO the same il they shall see
| cause.
Dated at Rockingham in said district, this 25th
day Of December IS44
10 tae JAMES RI. PHELPS, Register.
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AUCTION.

VNHE subscriber will sell at Public Auction,
IL at his house, on Thursday, the S0th day
of the present month, at 9 O'Clock A. M, for
cash, the following property
l Yoke of Oxen,
l do. three year old Steers,
Cows and one two year old Heifer,
8 Yearling Heilers, three Heiler Calves,
10 Sheep, 10 thousand Shingles,
Ok Cart, one Tanning Mill,
Harrow,-Plows, Hoes, Rakes, Scy:hes,
Axes, Chains, Brass and Q iron Kettles,
100 bushels Potatoes, 10 TO Is tons Of Hay;
All kinds Of Farming Tools and House
hold Furniture, too numerous to mention.
90 Terms made known attime Of sale.
JACOB DUNKLEE.
Marlboro, Jan. s, ls45. 30
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IN PRonArr Counr, JAsuAhr 4, ls45.

NCMES OrIs HAYSAs, Guardian of JoHE S.
~ SrAsLEY, and HARRisoE DIeKISsoN, Guar
dian of GEORGE b. STANLEY and CArHARlSE A.
STANLEY, minors and heirs To the Estate of SAM
UEL G. STANLEY, late of Wilmington in said
district, deceased, and move the Court here for
license TO sell the Real Estate of their said Wards
suggesting that il will be for the interest of their
said Wards to sell said Estate and convert the
same into money. at sgt tstaf
WHEREUPON it is ordered that hearing be
had in the premises before this Court, ada session
thereof to be holden at said Wilmington the last
Thursday ofFebruary next, and that said Guardians
notify all persons Interested of the time and place
of said hearing by publishing copy of the Record
OF said application and this order thereon, three
weeks successfully in the Vermont Phunix, printed
at Brattleboro in said district previous TO SAID time
of hearing. A true copy Of Record,
90 Attest ROYALL TYLER, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-01-10

MASSACHUSETTS AND SoUTH CARoLIEA.--On
Monday, Gov Briggs transmitted to the Legisa-
turc special Message in relation to the expulsion
of Mr.. Hoar from South Carolina. 1t is calm
temperate, dgnfed document. He recommends
no particular Of action, but leaves The sub
ject to the consideration of the Legislature. The
message was referred to joint committee of both
Houses; Consisting on the part of the House, Of
Wales OF Boston, Page of New Bedford, and osgood
of Mortified. lf arl'
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TRANSFORMATIONS on THE CosNEoTicUr IRWIN.
We have observed of late in various papers, several
communications designed to call attention TO the above
named subject and its importance to the country trade
Of Hartford 1t is well known to the commercial por
ton of the community, that there serious impede
ments to the successful navigation of the Connecticut,
nasmuch they do not permit the hard-workng boat
man to compete with those engaged in overland trans
portSton from Boston. Among these impedments may
be mentioned the high foliage together with the dilapi
dated condition of the Locks at Montague Falls. No
good reason be assigned in the view Of the writer,
why nearly four times the amount Of toll should be
acted at this Canal which is demanded at Hadley and
Enfcld-the latter of which is twice as long.
The annual expense of tending the Canal Montague
does not probably exceed if it equals the expenditures
at Hadley, while the facilities afforded Iadoy
peror to those at Montague. In addition to this boats
frequently injured in passing in out of this Ca
nal through the negligence carelessness Of the
perntendent, which subjects the of the boats eli
ther to the expense Of repair the of litigation
The passage through this Canal can be- and has been,
performed in six hours yet of the euy and
unsafe condition of the Locks boats with five hands are
sometimes detained more than a day. This again
subjects their owners to extra expense, the
enormous rates Of foliage, of about nine dollars per
diem, besides losing perhaps fair wind which is Of
essentlh IN consequence OF lhese delays,
which have become frequent of late the boatmcn in
additional annual expense Of perhaps hundred
dollars more besides the total loss of two trips
The usual rates per ton for freight overland from
Boston to Hinsdale is set down at dollars per ton
With proper reduction Of tolls-the Canals in good
repair-boats do living business by carrying
freight for half the above amount This would turn
the business great extent to Hartford and increase
the transportation by the Connecticut Without these
alterations ihe trade in this section will go Boston
in which case the property Of the corporation at Mon
tague must dcprecate greatly in value and the country
trade be lost to Hartford to greater extent than al
present
As the propretors of the Montague Canal mostly
residents of Hartford, it is believed they will the
necessity of making such arrangements, both in the
ducuon of toll and the condition of their property, ai
will essentially promote their interest.
CHESHIRE
Winchester, N. H., January 9th, 1916.
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SLEIGH BELLS.
VERY cheap, at, WlLLlsToN s. TYLER's
January s, 1916. 20
STATE OF VERMONT.

80.
liz PRoBArE CoURr, JANUARY 3p, lS45.
To The Hon Probate Court for the district Of Marlboro.
L,LIHU FIELD, Administrator upon the Estate
H Of JOHN BARBER, late of Guiliord, in said
district, deceased represents 10 said Court that this
Court on the 10Th day of Nov 1874, granted 10 said
Administrator, upon his application, license 10 sell
the Real Estate of said deceased, and he further
represents that the license aforesaid did author
Ize said Administrator to sell the Reverson of the
Widows Dover in said Estate, said Dover not hav-
ing been at that time set out TO said Widow and
the said Dover being now set out cording TO law
he prays the Court here for License to sell the Re-
version thereof for the reasons and purposes men
toned in his former Petition to this Court 10 which
he begs leave to refer.
Jan. Sd, 1915. ELIHU FIELD Administrator.
WHEREUPON it Is ordered BY the Court that
hearing be had on the foregoing Petition, before
this Court, at session thereof TO be holden at the
Probate Office in Bratieboro in said district on the
last Thursday of January instant, and that said Ad-
nnistrator notify all persons interested of the time
and place Of said hearing by publishing copy Of the
Record OF said Pettan and this order thereon three
weeks successfully in the Vermont Phoenix, printed
at said Braltleboro previous to said time of hearing
A true copy of Record,
90 Attest ROYALLTYLER, Register.
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STATE OF vERu0oNr.

MARLBoRo, 80.
In PRoATE CouRr JAEuARY 9th, 2S45.
TOMES Josiah w. johnson, Administrator upon
~ the Estate of JOEL MOVES, late Of Vernon.
in said district deceased, and files his Administrn,
ton account for examination and allowance.
WHEREUPON il is ordered by the Court, that
said account be heard and examined before this
Court Of session thereof to be holden at the Pro-
bate Office in Bratteboro in said district, on the
last Thursday of January instant, ard that said
Administrator Dotify all persons interested Of tho
time and place of said bearing bvpublishng copv
of the record of this order three weeks
in the Vermont PhGnix, printed at said Bratiebofo
previous TO said time Of hearing.
A true copy Of Record,
2Os Attest ROYALL TYLER, Register
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Mr. Ingersoll spoke his hour in tracing the
history of Texas, and the United States, polit-
ical and legislative, so far as il could have any
bearing upon annexation. In regard TO slavery
MIR Ingersoll said he was willing TO abide Ivy
the compromises as they are.-They had made
the Union and they had likewise saved the
Union. He would not lay violent hands upon
what is and what was But he would not con-
sent, at one full swoop, to add slave country
to our Union. 1t was commended, TOO, that we
had territory enough in the vast regions about
us. The territory of Texas, for its value, had
been greatly overrated
MI Payne of Alabama, replied, and said il
was not his intention to entertain the house
with fourth-of-July Grafton but to make an
argument in favor of annexation. Mr. Payne's
argument was that annexation was consttu-
tional, was not in violation of the law of ma
tions, and was safe and expedient measure.
Mr. Payne spoke with great earnestness, and
used arms, feet, fists and lungs, to show how
zeaously he had the subject at heat. While
speaking, his own political friends left theiI
seats, and not half quorum was present.
Mr. Payne consented, and was the first to al
lude to the debt of Texas. He endeavored tc
show that the lands we should get would be
worth more than the debt, and made the most
extravagant calculations upon the subject.
Finally he wound up with remarks about
slavery; speaking OF the lmpudehce oil some
and OF the insignifcance of Others who discuss
ed this question. Let Texas be rejected or
the ground of slavery, said MIR Payne, and LEI
Southern members return from Congress ant
say this 10 their constituents, and his word fol
it there would be reformation on this floor
Here the fall of the hammer told the expira
ton of the hour, and there was general rusl
for the floor Among the rest were Messr
Clingman, Rhett and Winthrop. The foo
was given to the last upon whose motion tn,
committee rose, and The house adjourned
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-01-10

PredictiOns.-We give the following predictions
of the correspondent OF the Journal of Commerce
for what they are worth We have but little faith
in the seershp of Washington letter writers, who
find it profitable to be very kno,cing about public
affairs:
WAsHrNGToN, Wednesday, Jan, LIST.
The new year opened upon us with bright
sun and warm south wind, indicating, prob
ably that the South is, as heretofore, TO con-
troll matters here, during the year 1S45.
The Presidents evee was thronged to-day
by people of all parties. The sternest and
most incorporating Of the Wings were there
and there, too, were the radicals, barn burners
and all, and the million beside.
The President received all with his charac-
teristic courtesy.
Mr. Adams' house was also crowded with
visitors during the hour, and the old gentle
man never appeared more cheerful and happy.
| learn that General Cass has agreed to ac-
cept the Senatorshp from Michigan, which
has been rendered to him. He would have
preferred, doubtless, place in the Cabinet,
and that he may yet have.
AS this is New Years, it is proper time
for predictions:
predict that President Tyler will have a
foreign mission, probably to London, under
Mr. Folks administration.
predict that Mr. Calhoun, and Mr. Clay, as
well as MIR Webster, will come back to the
Senate.
predict that Andrew Stevenson, of Va, will
be the Secretary Of State after the Sd Of March
next.
Ipredict that the house, at this session, will
pass some bill on joint resolution for the an
nexation Of Texas, and that the Senate will
reject it.
predict that, III ereupon, Mr. Polk will inn
lamation for an extra session of Congress to
carry the annexation project into effect.
predict that, if Texas be not annexed in
1916, she never will be.
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FOR SALE.

.xR A GRIST MILL, with two
&5aI:nA "A sets of Stones, one of Burr
iii& and one of Granite; two good
- Bolts and Smut-mills: il does a
first rate business, and has good run of Gus
tom. ALSO, one half OF an undivided saw
Mil, under the same roof, smart as can be
found. All in good repair. 1t is situated on
the main road leading from Brattleboro TO Man
chester. Any one wishing to buy such prop
selves. 90 A liberal credit given if desired.
If not sold before the first Wednesday of
March next, il will then be sold at AuorioN,
at one O'Clock p. M. For further particulars
inquire OF the subscriber, on the premises.
ALSO, new and convenient House TO sell
or rent. HORACE BOND.
Winhall, Dec. so, 1914. sw" 30
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FTTCMBURG RAILROAD.

TIME Subscribers will commence running
IL Covered Wagon, with two horses, from
Brattlebboro to Boston in connection with the
Fitchburg Rarond, on Tuesday, January 7th,
ls45,-leaving L. G. Lords Vermont Houso
every Tuesday al 6 O'Clock, A. M-passing
over the Winchester and Aiho road for
the purpose OF transacting any business, and
transporting any light Freight which the inhsb-
itants Of Bratteboro and other towns through
which we pass, may entrust to our care.
The Subscribers having for many years been
doing business from Lunenburg, Mass, to Bow
ton, hope, by strict attention, 10 receive pat
ronage sufficient to enable them TO continue the
business until the inhabitants of Braitlebore
and vicinity shall have better communication
TO Boston, over their Railroad.
Orders left at L. C. Lords Vermont Houss,
or II. d. Brackets jewellers Store, Brattle-
boro East Village; or al Cutler, Day & Co.'S,
No. India, corner Of State street, Boston,
M ass, will be attended to.
REFERENCES :--ALvA CRocKER, Esq,
President Fitchburg Railroad Corporation;
Thomas WILEY, Esq, Treasurer Fitch
burg Railroad Corporation.
N. C. & j. o. w. DAY.
Brattleboro. Dec. 80, 1914. 10
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ASrI-RrNr TRouBLEs.-There have been some
outrages committed by the 'Indians' since our last
accounts but the claw and ORDER party, are fast
getting in the ascendency. Several arrests Of the
principal leaders have been made, and their con-
cert Of action seems broken II has been necessary
however, to have Hudson protected by strong
military force, drawn from New York and Albany.
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The Legislature of Maine assembled at Angus
ia on Wednesday, January |. Samuel Becher, OF
Pennington, was chosen clerk of the house, having
81 votes, to 30 for L. o. Cowdan. Moses MELON
aid, Of Limerick, was chosen speaker by So votes,
to 40 for William Paine of Bangor. Manly B.
Townsend was elected president Of the Senate,
having 1S out Of % votes, and J. o. l.. Foster SEQ
rotary. John II. lngraham elected chaplain Of
the Senate unanimously. The officers chosen are
of course all democrats hlt