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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-11-26

The election of the democratic canal commits
sioner in New York, by American votes does
not, as has been supposed, give the control of
the canals to that party. They have thus So
cured two out of three canal commissioners, but
not majority in the canal board which makes
the appointments and controls the operations of
the canals. The democrats have By this election
majority of the contracting board but this is
a less important organization that the canal
board, and exists only by legislative authority,
while the other derives its existence from the
constitutions; and the former may therefore he
expurged by thcrepublican legislature, especially
as the democrats have always argued against
its creation and necessity.
The twelve northeastern counties of Ohio
are the preserve" in more senses than one
They have regularly given the controlling re-
publican majorities in the statc--clecting Chase
on both occasions, and saving the Fremont
electoral ticket. Last October the republican
majority in the reserve was $4,000 in the
state 1890; showing that outside these coun-
ties the democrats had l 800 majority.
The vote of New Jersey, for governor, this
year, is the largest ever pollcd in the state and
toots up:-Olden, republican, 23,367; Wright,
democrat, 5l,73Si Olden's majority, 1925
Each party gains about 5000 on its vote for
governor in 1886.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-11-26

TIE CROPS IN MAINE.-The crops through.
out the state have been considerably above The
average this season. The hay crop has been
the best for long series of years; the Weld Of
Indian corn has been nothing extra. although
fair; the oat crop has been heavy and the har.
ley crop excellenti potatoes have returned TO
the old fashioned times, and there are indica-
tons that the rot has really departed from the
country; the wheat nudge which has hitherto
discouraged the farmers has been comparative.
ly scarce and the yield has been large. The
severity of the cold during the two past winters
has destroyed the fruit buds, and the crops of
apples, plums and pears have been limited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-11-26

HEATHER WON BY KINpNESS.-ln a recent
letter from South Africa, we find the following
statement The widow of n man, who had been
killed for witchcaait, narrowly escaped the same
fate. She secrcted herself and two children in
the woods, being for two days and two nights
without food. Hunger and reflection brought
to the poor sufferers mind the fact that mis-
sionaries were men of Kindness. She was in
duced by this thought to leave the scenes of
her suffering in the wilderness, and soon stood
with her two children before the missionary.
Having been welcomed and protected and fed,
her language was;--"reacher, you have saved
us and now we are yours DO just as you
please, we will live and die by YOU" The mis-
sionary rcjoices in being able to say, that the
mother and her two children are now members
of the Church, and find greater mercy in Christ
than they ever hoped to find from the mission
AIRY. Blessed are the merciful, for, by showing
mercy, they attract the benghted and the mis-
cradle to the God Of mercy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-11-26
THf WAR BrrWhrNpIN IND MoR0cco


There is a hereditary fcud between the Moors
and Spaniards. 1t is thousand years old
The Moors early overran Southern Spain. They
founded an empire there. In the 10Th century
the Spaniards drove them back to Morocco
Ever since the two nations have been pickering
at each other across the narrow Strait of Glib
raltar
The Spaniards coyct control of both sides Of
the Strait. They hold Ccuta, a fortified town
on the African Coast, and have gradually sur
rounded 1t with troops. towns and colonists.
Naturally jealous of their entertainments, the
MoorS resist and annoy them.
Open war has now broken out ], is likely
to be bitter and bloody. II is the old strife of
Cross and Crescent. 1t is on both sides a War
of Religion. 1t is on both sides War of Race
1t is on both sides war for hereditary poses
Spus. Queen ISABELLA shows the spirit that
animatcs Spain, by offering to sell her Jewels
and cut Oft her pension list, in order to aid the
banner Of the Cross.
France and England have ospposing interests
in the matter. England does hot want SPANISH
power increased in that ncighborhood. bcsausc
It would weaken the commanding influence of
the Rock of Gibraltar. France would gladly
see the Moors conquered by the Spanish. be-
cause it would strengthen France away in Al
gerio. There are rumors tina, Louis Napoleon
will lend arms and money to the Spaniards. and
that Queen Victoria will interpose protcs, in
behalf Of Morocco, hut they lack official con-
lirmation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-11-26
WnIr OF Ennon DENIED. AND JonN Rnow,

WRIT OF ERROR DENIED, AND JonN BRowN
TO RE HUNG DECEMBER 2-The petition of
John Brown for a writ Of error to the iudg-
ment rendered by the circuit court of Jeficr-
son county, Va, who presented and argued to
the supreme court of appeals at Richmond ON
Friday, 10Th. The Court on Saturday refused
to award a writ of error, being of opinion that
the proceedings and judgment of the circuit
court were plainly right. The execution there
fore remains fixed for the I'd of December, Gov
Wise not having changed the date of the orig
inal sentence. Jueges Allen, Daniel, Moncurc,
Lee and Robertson were on the bench. and
united in the decision
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-11-26

TIE ATLANTIC MONTHLY for December the
closing number of the fourth volume, has the
conclusion of the Minister'S Wooing Thomas
Paine in England and in France, by f. Shell
don; Strange for Countries for to Sec" by
DIR. Palmer; Elkanah Brewstcrs Temptation
by Miss Priscilla Axtell Beauty at Billiards,
by T.. II. House the Aurora Borcalis, by Geo
b. Prescott, formerly telegraph agent in Spring
fields the Professor, in his best vein; The En-
pericnce of Samuel Absalom, Filibustcr and
several other good things. The publishers
promise an increase of interest in the next vol
ume. For sale at Carpenters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-11-26

The New York Post relates that a distinguish
ed railroad financier, banker and member Of the
church, in getting up bank in one of the Yves
tern cities, invoked the aid of the Bishop in
making subscriptions to the capital stock, by
asking the loan of his note on time for a few
thousand dollars, telling him it was mere mat
ter of form--that he would not be obliged to
pay it, &c. The Bishop complied, and not being
person that gave any great deal of attention
to temporal affairs, and not overburdencd with
the ready" his note having been passed to the
hands of brother banker of the inancier. was
as matter of course protested for non-pay-
ment when it became due. Our financial friend
who had kept watch on the note, now goes
quietly and with much apparent sccresy to
brother member of the church, and with be-
nevolence beaming on his countenarce informs
him that the Bishops note is lying at the bank
under protest. "'rhis is too bad" SAYS he, "Jt
nothing must be sail about IL; we must take up
the note and | will head the subscription with
so" The requsit amoune was soon raised.
and the Bishops note paid The fnancier made
his bank stock clear at a cost of $50 only. at
once took position in the opinion of his fellow
members as pillar of the church.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-11-26

The war department on Monday countermand-
ed the orders for six companies of troops from
Fort Monroe and five from Fort Lcavenworth
10 proceed to Brownsville there appearing from
the latest accounts no necessity for their pro-
ceeding thither, apart from the object of afford
ing protection to the Rio Grande frontier. The
various speculations as to the employment of
so large force are thus dissipated.
In consequent of the recent occurrences on
the Texas frontier, suggestion has been made
to the liberal government of Mexico from dis
tinguished quarter, that immediate steps be TAX
en- with view of entering into an agreement
or treaty with the government of the United
States for the punishment Of such outlaws as
Cortinas and his men, the main feature Of the
arrangement being to treat offences committed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-11-26
NHE INHABITANTS OF THE VIII

fENllE INHABITANTS OF HE VILLAGE
Il of Brattleboro qualified by law to vote in Town Meeting
are hereby notified to meet at the Town Hail. Monday the
9th day Of December next at O'Clock p M upon the
following articles, Wis
Art Ito hear the report Of the committee appointed to
settle and adjust the accounts II the Treasurer of the
Village and the state Of the Treasury, the report of
the Chief Engineer.
Art 2To choose all the Village Officers required by law to
he chosen for the ensuing year.
Art 80 II the Village will vote to authorize the Bail
ills to build any Reservoirs, and II So how many and
in whit vicinity located, and raise money for the same
Art 4To II the age will vote to buy the House, and
land under the same, in which Engine No. kept and
raise money for that purpose.
Art. DO see II the Village will provide more suitable
place to keep Engine No. 3.
Art To raise all moneys necessary to defay the expenses
of the Village for the year ensuing
Art. To transact any other business that may legally
come before said meeting
Per order of the Dallins.
II. b. ARMS, Clark.
Brattleboro Nov 2lst, 1901
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-11-26

CHIvALRIC CoURAGE.-The boosted courage
of the chivalry of Virginia has recently received
avivid Illustration. Gov. Wise has lately been
engaged in marching troops to Charlcstown to
guard against some supposed invasion with which
outsiders are all the time cruel enough to keep
the natives in a state between fermentation and
distraction Governors of other states have
offered their aid but Wise is content to rely on
NirGnians. Their fathfulncss in this emergen-
cy is without parallel. On Tuesday night about
O'Clock, tremendous excitement was caused
by the firing of gun. Women and children
We're greatly frightened; shutters were closed,
and lights extinguished, a sentinel had mis-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-11-26

WiscoNSlN.-Thcrepublican triumph in Wis
cousin, for the first time in the history of the
state, is complete. -Four years ago the rcpub-
leans elected Governor Bashford by 1874 ma
FORTY, but lost all the rest of the state ticket;
two years ago (1sj7) they elected Randall gov
commissioner, but losing the lieutenant gever-
nor and all the rest of the state officers. Now
they fill all departments of the government.
Randall's majority is 1905 with dozen or if
teen remote counties to hear from, which will
increase rather than decrease it. The Senate
stands lG republicans to - democrats; the
House, from ten to fifteen republicans
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-11-26

THE PROFITS OF "EXTENsIoN."-M Mans
field, the state liquor agent before Durham,
went into the Office bankrupt and came out a
rich man. valued at some 100000. lie has
built him great house in one of the suburbs
of Boston, which the neighbors call "The Dem
John as well from its shape as from how it
came to be.
Mansfield has attached the stock of liquors
in the state agency to secure his claim against
MIR Burnham for the original purchase At
tachments have also been put upon other prop
erty of Mr. Burnham; and it is reported that he
will turn out bankrupt in spite of the obvious
ly large profits of his business for the last two
years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-11-26
ACcIDlNrS IND r1LLIyy

"Old Marble writes to the Burlington Sc,,-
HHl as follows:
"Ihe town Of Isle La Motto. seems to be in
iccted with a peculiar mania for unwclcomc
events. Within the last three weeks, we have
had five serious specimens. On the 4th Of DC
tober last, lady was nearly burned to DEATH
in consequence of her clothes taking fire in
iallow which her husband was clearing. On
the 18th, man had his leg badly broken by a
horse he was endeaN oling to catch. On the
3lst, another man had his leg broken bv his
horse making false step and falling. while he
was in the act Of riding him over "a ledge Of
smooth limestone. On the I'd of the present
month. the son of Seneca II. Pike was killed
by having his skull fractured. while driving a
horse that was running away. On the 18th, as
il 10 give light on the preceding chapter of
caamlics, the barn and sheds of Ezra Pike
were SIT on fire at 10 O'Clock at night, by some
malicious individual, and burned to the ground;
destroying about 200 bushels of oats, a consid-
cradle quantity Of corn. moving machines and
various o,htr farming implements. No insur-
ancc. We sincerely hope that this attempt at
illumination, will be the ne Plus ultra OF our
tragic misiortunes."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-11-26

"iHE OETHoGHAPIICAL HuBGoELIN."-A pmnph-
let with the above title Ina, been sent u, published
by ii. X c. Merriam, Springfield, Mass. 1t consists
principally Of nm article from the New York Tribune
respecting the OrthogNphy found in Worcc,ters and
Wcbster's Dictionary. 1t has always seemed to Us
that the warfare carried on by the friends Of Worces
ter the one side and the friends Of Webster on the
other, in regard to the merits of their respective Die
tionaries wholly unnecessary. Let the merits Of
each he duly acknowledged. Webster is deserving of
praise for his industry, perseverance, research and
great labor. Worcester deserves the same. Webster
preceded Worcester in the great work, md gained
wide spread reputation. Worcester has followed ON
having had the benefit OF Websters rs well other
mems hbors. The former has gone to ms rest and
his work was taken up by other hands. Worcester
still lives and is about completing his great work, the
Quarto Dictionary. Til, anticipate, as the best
most perfect, and complete work of the kind. We
no reason why, with all the superior advantages
of the author and publishers, it should not take the
first place among Dictionaries of our language. And
this we say without the least di~pamgcment to the
great work of Webster We think in where
Webster has deviated in photography from The usage
of tho best authors and publishers in England and
this country, he has made Il mistake; and in his pc
cuinrities in spelling glad he is not generally
followed. We prefer Worcester rs guide in pronun-
cation because his analysis of the sounds of the VOW
els is more complete, and his manner Of marking
those sounds more precise and accurate. We say
honor to whom honor is due and we chccrruy 0c-
knowledge great debt of gratitude to both Webster
and Worcester.
BRANDON SEMINARY.-rhe Catalogue OF this In
stiiuton, devoted to the education Of both sexes,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-11-26

The mails brought by the Canaia to Boston,
give details OF transatlantic news more than
ordinary interesting. The particulars from the
No,h china HadId, showing the progress Of the
American Embassy to Picking, and its reception
there, are more minute than any previously re-
ceiyed, and sustain the conviction that through
out the whole of the recent transactions, the
Chinese Government has behaved with extreme
moderation, and entitled itself to the respect of
civilized nations, and furnished some of the
more pretcntous of them desirable example.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-11-26

LATER FROM EuRoPE.-rhe steamship Cam
ada, from Liverpool on the 9TH inst, and from
Queenstown on the eth, arrived at Halifax on
Saturday afternoon. The news is not of strik.
ing interest. twas asserted that England had
consented to join the general Congress, and had
agreed with the Court of the Tuleries as to the
basis upon which Italian affairs should be set
,lo1
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-11-26

ry divers widows and single women at DAYTON
and other places. lie married two wijows
courtcd and borrowed money of third ot
Dayton; he also promised two other vonna
women, Of the maiden persuasion. in that nlanss
Various other victims are reported at other
places, seven, at the last account--thus fulGllins
the prophecy. lie is still at large, going 10
ana fro in the earth, and walking up and down
himself ''U Vi
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sLEIGH3! SLEIGHS!

WE ARE NOW FINISHING A LARGE
w let Of the best Sleghs made in Vermont
sisting principally of the JENNY LIND, HALF JENNY,
and Albany patterns-somc which trimmed in very
nice style, and all Of which will sell veoy low for cash
All who are In want Of good Sleigh VIII IND II to their
advantage to call and examine before purchasing else
where.
Livery men in particular will do well to give us a call as
Seghs made Of the best material and In the most
thorough manner.
All orders by mail otherwise promptly attended to-
u. N. FRENCH co.
Grafton, VT, Nov. 29l, ls60-4wi7
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-11-26

The falling of the wire suspension bridge
over the Scoto river at Portsmouth. Ohio, last
last week, was caused by the quicksand in the
bed of the river, which undermined and let
down one of the piers. Two men, undertaking
to cross upon it against the circumstances of
the crowd on the bank, were instantly killed in
the crash. They had essNyed to cross it twice
before, and returned each time fearful of the
result. The bridge originally cost $4,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-11-26

A INDUSTRIOUS BoA.--'rhe Penang Gazette
of late date says: az monStrous boa con-
strctor was killed one morning this week bv the
ovcrsccr of conyics at Bayam Lepas, on the
road to Ielo' Kumbar. His attention was at
tracted by the squealing Of pig, and on going
TO the place he found it in the coils of the snake.
y few blows from the changkof of the convicts
served to despatch the reptile, and on uncoilng
him he was fonnd to be IS feet in length. and
80 inches in girth. This is one of the largest
specimens We have heard of in Penang"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-11-26

u-N Notices crcligiou,, ,s-0pe'd,se and social meet
iags be heIdm his CoeRtg oe6obudry notices, beyond
he usual dnrontcemer, c-% be chayged tow cents per
line IN cdch insertion. But notice wH be inserted
for less har :. cents.
~ An communications must be accompanied Jy a re
sponsiLk name to secure notice.
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looks of the members, and the presence of an
usual number of bright and beautiful wives and
daughters of members, all contributed to this
suspicious result.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-11-26

MEAN.-Some mischevous and ill-disposed
individuals set fire on Dorset Mountains last
week ON Sunday, which we have been told, did
lncalculable damage to cord wood and timber
land. About the same time some unknown
villain fired "Nlount Anthony on its west side
and we understand that it is feared that CON
siderable loss will result from t.-BeH. Banner
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-11-26

taken a COW for man-challenged her, and the
COW paying no attention to the challenge, the
sentinel fred upon her. Wednesday night the
residents of the village were startled by the re-
ports of three guns a sentinel came rushing
into camp and reported that he had challenged
three men, who, instead of hating, fred upon
him. search was set on foot but no "thrce
men could be found 1t was evident, however,
that the "scaro' was the work of the soldiers,
who take immense quantities of ardent spirits
down to keep their chivarous spirits up.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-11-26

Nov. l9th, o'clock A. NJ, 1 will attend the
ton Of Teachers at the High School in this Village.
Candidates requested furnished with writing
materials School Committees and all interested invited
to attend. ADDISON BROWN,
Superintendent Of Schools for BrattleborO
Nov. 10th, 1853.
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FALLING OF WEST HARTFORD BRIDGE.-On
Monday last portion Of the bridge across
White River, opposite West Hartford, from
the pier to the abutment on the village side Of
the river was broken down by drove of cat
Tie attempting to cross the same, and sixteen
head Of the cattle fell with the bridge, from ff-
teen to twenty feet upon the rocks without kill
ing one or even breaking limb.
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Congregational Church, Saturday the 26th inst a,
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to be punctua in attendance.
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on either side of the Rio Grandc as against the
pea.c of both Republics, the parties to be tried
and punished according to the laws of the coun
try in which they may be arrested.