Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-11-28
News, Notes, and Varieties.


The West Castleton Railroad and Slate Company
received gold medal at the recent Fair Of the
American Institute, New York, for the best mar
bezed msntels.
Hon. HoratiO Seymour, LII. D.. died at Middle
bury. on Saturday. He represented Vermont In
the United States Senate twelve years, from 1921
to 1888, and was among the most prominent and
| respected citizens Of the State. He WAS the only
surviving brother Of the late Epaphro' Seymour Of
this village, md was abou, so years Of age
Samantha Clark has been appointed postmistress
at Beckett, Mass, in place Of her late husband Al
eIander Clark. This is the second or third ap-
pointment Of the widows Of postmasters that has
recently been made.
The citizens convention Of Boston has finally nom
mated Samuel A. Eliot for mayor. Mr. E. was may
or from 1887 to 1910, and filed out Robert c. Win
throps term la the Ole. c"-s--ss. -L-n that gen.
tleman took Mr. webster's seat in the Senate upon
the death Of president Taylor and change in the
cabinet
DR.. johnson once dined with Scottish lady who
had hotch-potch for dinner. After the doctor had
taohSu ~ sue hoheu Hltu u u was HOOu. III
good for hogs, ma'am," said the doctor. "Tben,
pray said the lady, ale, me help you to some
more.'
Hon. James G. Birpey, the Liberty Party"
candidate for President in 1874. is lying i'll at Ea-
gleshoOd, near Perth Amboy, and is not expected
to recover. His malady is paralysis. under which
he has been suffering for several years, complicated
with heart disease.
At New Britain, Ct, on Wednesday night, week,
Charles wheatey undertook to escort young lady
home from party, and made felonous assault
upon her, for which he was holden for trial, and,
failing to procure bonds in $500, has been commit
ted to Hartford Jail.
The annual catalogue of Yale College for 1858
shows list Of 1913 Freshmen, III Sophomores,
l07 Juniors, and 100 Seniors-total AT students
In the Theological department. there are %; in the
Law department, 81; Medical, 20; Arts, S6-to-
tai in the department schools, 1lS. Scientific in
structiou IN vocal music is given twice week, open
to all classes, the course extending through two
years, and having special reference to sacred music
PROS. Dana and the younger silliman hold their
old places in the Scientific School, The College
Library now numbers $4,000 volumes. Each de-
partment has separate library.
Your hand annoys me exceedingly" said the
Prince OF La Roche to talkative person who was
constantly suitng the action to the word, as he sat
next him at dinner. "Indeed, my lord" replied
the babbler, eve are crowded at table that I do
not know where to put my hand. 'Place it upon
your mouth" said the Prince.
Brigader General George Stark Of Nashua, has
appointed Albin Beard Of Nashua. Brigade Inspec-
tor, with the rank of Major; s. N Bell Of Man
chester, Qaarter-master, with the rank Of Major;
and o. W. Lull of Milford. Aid. de- Camp, with the
rank Of Captain.
The Collins steamer Adriatc, which was unable
to sail last Saturday in consequence Of the lack
water In her dock, got off about noon on Monday.
She takes some forty passengers and $460. 900 in
specie ,.
Mrs Elisabeth Grant, widow of Alexander Grant.
who was killed by the accident at the Desjardin,
bridge, has recovered Gil 200 damages from the
Great Western Railroad Company for the death +
her husband, to DO divided between herself and her
children.
The Pennsylvania supreme court has affirmed
the action Of the criminal court in the case Of Char
lotte Jones. Henry Fife and Monroe Stewart, III
McKeespOrt murderers, who have been sentenced
to be hung.
Hon. Benz. R. Curtis. late Judge Of the suprem
Court Of the United States. made his 6rst appear
anee at the bar since his resignation. which too
effect on the FIRST Of the present month, in tho su
preme Judicial Court In Boston on Saturday.
The Providence Journal thinks IL Gen. willisi
Walker were sent to chastise the Bormons, grea
public benefit would accrue Then. every well
aimed bullet, on either side, would do service
the country. .r 7s.--n ra a..
There was tremendous meeting in Wall street
New York. Friday afternoon. to ratify che citizen
nomination Of Mr. Tieman. for mayor. James Z.
Cooley, who was nominated oy the Americans, lat
week. and who has since declined in favor Of n,
Tieuan. prsslaed q, the meeting. assissed By sigb