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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-06-01

NEW RAILRoAD.-We understand that petition
will be presented to the n. II. Legislature for rail
road along the New Hampshire sideof the Connecti-
cut river, between Wllpole or Wssinoreland on the
Cheshire road and Hinstlile on the Ashuelot road.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-06-01

1.-THE Hair Resorer that gives the hest satisfaction is Pes,
tachine--used and sold everywhere
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-06-01

lhoTTING MATcH.-on Wednesday, last there was
rolting match at Fitchburg, Mass which attracted
much attention. The trial WIS between six year
old horse that Chas. g. Lawrence of this village sold
last September to Otis T. Rugges of Fitchburg and
Lady Strickland. TWAS their first appearance on the
track, and the Lawrence horse won the race bandiy
IN three straight heats, without being pushed at all,
and without skip Or break Time-1st heat, 2;4St /;
I'd, 2;4Oi; Sd, 2;46.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-06-01

FIRE-Two hundred cords of w3od near CIRCUITS
Corner, belonging to the Vt. g. Miss. Railroad,
destroyed by fire on Saturday last. The wood lying
near the track, the up passenger tain unable to
pass for four hours on account of he intense heat.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-06-01

MARLBoRo.-The people seem to be taxing a deep
err interest than usual in common schools having
made arrangements for schools in districts where
there have been no schools before for years. This
shows the good purpose of the people that their chill
dren shall not grow up in ignorance, though many of
the families IRE obliged to educate their children at
great expense and Inconvenience, having to send
them instances out Of one district into anoh
other. Their schools are now all supplied with
teachers.
Capt. Lynde has recently purchased the new store
Of the former owners and put it in full operation,
which must be great convenience to many of the
inhabitants Of the town.
The enterprising people of Marlboro have done no
bly, considering the season, in the sugar making bust
ness this year, having made from 2s to 10000
pounds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-06-01

ness this year, having made from 2s to 10000
pounds
BIG F1sH.-Three pike were caught in the Connec-
tcut river, near the "ttlc BRIDGE" so called opposite
this village, last week, the largest Of which was 81
inches long and weighed pounds. Captain Elijah
Wales the lucky man who stood at "the other
end of the line"
And, speaking Of big fish, are reminded Of an
enormous "dacc" who once picked up his living in
the deep waters about the "cove' up Mt West river
and who made fatal mistake day, being lured
by the bait of our old friend "John Dover" John
had gone up for half days pull at the rod, when to
his utter establishment he hauled up this monstrous
fish. So elated was John with his success and per-
haps actuated by the fear often have, that
prize already possessed may prove delusiou, lie
gra pied the fish by the throat and leaving pole and
line on the bank of the river, he started for town
full run. As he entered the village he Stacked
his pace relaxed his grasp the fish, but stink
ing aloud, was his custom, lie heard earnestly
addressing his victim: "Ahl old fellow, you didn't
know twas John Dover, you thought twas All. Ellis
fshing.'
WILMIYGToN-The Wilmington Concert Band are
to give their second concert at Lawtons Hall Tues
day evening June 9th next. This Band has made
rapid improvement the past season, and are deserving
a full house.
Adm S. Wilder met with serious accident on
Monday May 9TH inst, while engaged in removing a
charge of powder from rock he had been attempting
to blast, causing an explosion and njurng Mr.. Wild
er to large degree. Mr. w., lay in critical condi-
ton many days, but is now slowly recovering, with
the probable loss of one eye among other injuries.
The Congregatonast Society have voted to try
one sermon the Sabbath, with the Sunday School
in place of the regular forenoon. service. Rev. j. B.
Perry (of Swanon, VT formerly is the pre.ent act
ing pastor of this church, and is meeting with a warm
reception from the people.
The fine rain of Sunday we apprehend set the hay
crop up at least fifty per cent in the estimation of the
farmers, yet it does not promise the usual yield; but
the herdsmen console themselves with the idea that
their focks and herds much smaller than usual
There in all probability less neat cattle than To-
twenty years past in New England
DR.. G. G. Haskell has opened dental Office in thi
place, and meeting with eminent success in the art
He uses Laughing gas" much to the delight of thos
who sit in "the dentists chair" Try it, and yol
wont do without it on such occasions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-06-01

SIGNIFIcAMr-The Bellows Falls times OF last
week says:
a man came into our office last week and made a
with one or two business concerns and his inquiry
was to know which of the two advertised the most in
the llmes his theory being that the who adver-
tsed the most was the one that he wanted to 1t
so happened that both were large patrons and just
about alike, but the moral of the inquiry needs
further calculation
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-06-01

CoSvENTIoN.-The Windhan County Baptist Sab.
bath School Convention will hod its next annual SEES
sion with the school of the Baptist Church in Jama-
ca, on Wednesday, June 18th, commencing at 10 o..
clock A. NJ. C. L. Brown, Clerk.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-06-01

CLOTHES WRrxGER.-The Boston Ereni"g Com
merca very good authority except in political mat
tiers, says that the Universal Clothes Wringer is be-
yond comparison the best machine of the kind yet
produced Advertised for sale in another column by
Davenport & Mansur.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-06-01

WEST DuMMERsroN.-Charles Cleveland has sold
his share Of the Grst and Sawmill and Bedsead fac
tory to D. NJ Estey.
ID. j. Knapp has hired the Union store of Reuben
Walker, and commenced business, intending to keep
general assortment of goods.
Rev. Mark Carpenter, it is understood is to remain
as preacher and pastor of the Baptist society, and his
meetings are well attended
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-06-01

DURHAM Gown. A. ]. Morse of Fayetteville
drove through Main street, Thursday last, beau
tiful Durham COW, which he purchased some time
since of Mr.. George Sageant of Dummerston, by
whom she was raised. She is six years old well pro-
portoned, very doce and gentle, and weighs 1880
pounds. She was on her way to Worcester, Mass,
for the beef market,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-06-01

QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE CLosED.-Capt Saw
yer, having finished his business ms Quartermaster at
this post has closed ts ose and Is waiting for fur
ther orders from the wef Department. His business
here has been conducted in an efficient and highly
satisfactory manner
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-06-01

DANDY JAcK.-We undertsnd that Mr.. Melendy,
of Gurord has been offered $500 for his noted horse
Dandy Jack, to be taken to tie West For pedigree
and qualities of this horse Sc advertisement in
other column.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-06-01

PUBLIC HousE.-We learn hat VIM. II. Witt, for
ton of the Memphremagog Hnse owned by the rail-
road company, accommodating about 200 guests, ut
Newport, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-06-01

TEMPERANCE MEETISo.-The meeting at the Town
Hall on Thursday evening Of last week was well at
tended. The Committee previously appointed to
draft Constitution and Pledge made their report.
With one or two slight alterations, after considerable
discussion, the Constitution apd Pledge adopted
md the meeting was ''tsSo"Ss ID to isst Thursday
evening, when the officers Of the Society were to be
chosen.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-07
ROBBERY IN THE POST OFFICE.

Embezzlemenf of Registered Lettcrs-The
Thief Detected.
For some time past the authorities Of the Post Office
Department in this city have been receiving numerous
complaints about missing registered letters in which
were enclosed, In all instances, various amounts Of
money The result Of to increase the vigi-
lance Of the higher officials who after close watching
got reason to suspect certain young in the office
as the delinquent This young man, whose name, for
certain prudential reasons cannot at present be men,
toned. is most respectfully connected, and has for
long time been employed in the newspaper baggng de-
partment of the Post Once His duties were 10 bag the
packages OF newspapers but among those, when the
bags are emped letters often found mixed with the
newspapers which returned to thsroper department
but which certain conduct the part of this young
man led Mr. Gayor special agent Of the Post Office De-
partmen to suspect he did not do but on the contrary
carried them to his there selected the registered
letters taking out their contents and returning the 9TH
ers OF no value TO their proper places This OF
course but suspicion; watch was then set upon his
action which resulted in his being seen to secrete
package Of letters and afterwards select from some
that were registered he was about leaving the office,
but was stopped and brought into private room where
searched registered letter and bank book were found
in his possession In the face Of undeniable EVIL
dencc the unfortunate young confessed his guilt
and was Immediately presented before United States
Commissioner White, who committed him in default OF
S. 600 bail. The case will come out for hearing in
few days, when IT expected the prisoner will plead
"gultv.O
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-07
THE COMPTROLLER BRENNAN INVESTIGATION.

Continuation OF the Invesrigntion BEFORE
Commissioner Sedgwick-Recorder Hackett
and Deputy Collector Storrs Examined. &C.
The examination Of witnesses for the defence in the
matter Of an investigation into the affairs Of the Comp
trollers Office, continued yesterday u the Metro
potan Police headquartes, before Commissioner John
sedgwick Mr. Brennan was represented by James T.
Brady apd Mr.. Lawrence and the people by Attorney
General Hammond and Mr. Noyes, while the Citizens
Association represented by Mr.. DAILY.
Nothing new important was elected ct the ex-
animation yesterday, Recorder Hackett and Deputy
Collector Sos testifyng first TO the regularity Of the
proceedings In the arbitration In regard to the judge
ments against Fernando Wood for the police riots Of
1857 and the latter in reference the mode Of proceed
ing in the Comptrolers Office the accounts being regu
larry kept and the affairs properly conducted Mr. Storrs
stated that he had been in the office 1854 and that
the never paid out funds except warrants
signed by the proper officials In 1894 he remarked that
$500 600 was discussed ceanng that he knew
Mr. Brennan had built house in the upper portion Of
the city; that he knew OF workmen being employed
upon that were paid by the city; that he contributed
money for Brennans personal expenses and that In
1854 there 000 900 Broadway Bank on all
accounts He also stated to Mr. Noyes that he had made
suggestion to Brennan not to invest the cleaning
$500 600 in the tax budget submitted the Supervisor
in 1884, and that he could not say how much had boon
paid the Transcript for advertising, who owned that
newspaper The defence then closed.
The examination Of witnesses will be resumed this
morning at ten O'clock when the prosecution will pre-.
sent rebutng testimony to that recently ELECTED BY de-
fence.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-07


The calendar was not large yesterday, and Assistant
District Attorney Bedford disposed OF al the cases at an
early hour
Cecilia Van Deusen, charged with stealing diamond
ring valued at $780, the property Of Catherine ODonohue
No 40s West Thirty fourth street. the 10th Of Novem
ber pleaded guilty TO attempt At grand larceny She
was sent TO the penitentary for one year.
Cornelius Donohue tried indictment charging
him with burglarousy entering tho premises Of Michael
Sullivan No. 81 Oliver street. Nearly $500 worth Of
boots and shoes stolen. He was jointly indicted
with James Robertson, who pleaded guilty last month,
and was sent 10 the state Prison for ave years. The
testimony against Robertson clear for not only were
burglars tools found his person. but portion OF the
stolen property. Donohue in his company when
arrested but ~ there was nothing found him, and
as he proved good character the jury gave him the
benefit Of the doubt and rendered verdict OF guilty
John Scott who was indicted for burglary In the first
degree, in entering the dwelling house OF Peter A. H.
jackson the 26th OF 0ctober, pleaded guilty TO the
third grade OF that offence He was jointly charged with
Andrew Williams, and they stole about $500 worth OF
siIverware. He was remsndcd for sentence.
Catharine McCaTou was tried charge Of grand
larceny, being indicted with her sister in-law Martha
McCarron. The complainant Mrs simpson, testi-
ned that the accused parties were employed by her
az domescs and that about the LIST OF May she missed
Sheets towels, carpet and pictures, portion OF which
property her claimed 10 have Ia the house Of
Mira McCarron. The jury failed to and were dis
Charged from the further consideration OF the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-07

Namsrang money 10 the NAouns OF $50 and also psaa
toes and onions worth sl2 for the Of sAd ship,
and that though payment had been demanded, Il had
not been made Defendant denies the allegations OF the
plaintiff and asserts that at the time named In the
plant the vessel was chartered to one James Rogers
VINO had exclusive management OF her and who was
liable tor all contracts made her account The jury
found verdict for the plaintiff for the fun amount
claimed
Counsel for plaintiff Bcebe Dean and Donohoe; for
defendant, r. n. Huntley.
Important TO Landlords and Tenants.
Before Judge A. d. Russell
AcVtckdr vs Bdn0.-The Of John Mcvickar
against H. J. Bang has finally been decided by Judge
Russell In favor Of Mr. Bang. The from the
landlord nstitutng proceedings to remove the tenant
from possession Of the promises No. 23l Broadway,
which had been partially destroyed by fire in the spring
OF 1885, on the ground that being thus destroyed the
lease under the provisions OF tho same was terminated
me decision or Judge Russell the defendant
Bang establishes his rights under the TO the con-
provided.
. Messrs Sherwood, Nelson and Brdsall appeared for
the landlord and William Fullerton and A. Arthur for
the tenant The promises about which the controversy
arose are those formerly occupied by Mr. Bang
aurant The above action explains our citizens the
for the neglected condition the building about
which there has been 80 much remark.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-07
COURT or OYER AND !ERmlnsR.
Charge to the Grand Jury-Reformation o
Our Municipal Corruptions.

Charge to the Grand Jury-Reformation of
Our Municipal Corrnptions.
Before Justice G. G. Barnard
In this court the panel OF Grand Jurors called
yesterday morning and Mr.. James L. Hyatt appointed
foreman.
Judge Barnard then proceeded to charge the Grand
Jury and enumerated the various statutes which their
attention would be called stating that II not i'm
probable that many OF them had previously served
Grard Jurors, and those who had not had
doubtless read charges TO Grand Juries, and were
therefore familiar with the nature and SUBJ
stance OF such. He required, however, TO
call their attention TO the statutes for their
deliberations He then proceeded TO inform them that
he had prepared charge TO delivered them, but
that upon reflection he had concluded suppress IL.
Corporation and municipal officers, and his motive for
withholding IL that II wss impossible for single
unaded and aone to contend successfully against
the corrupt influences at work In this CITY, Hereafter
would act through the Citizens Association organza-
ton posed OF gentlemen a wealth. intellect and In.
tegrity This body capable Of aiding him In effect
ing TO a great extent q reformation OF the gazing
abuses 10 which he referred and he would himself
Of their services collectively in the furtheance OF his
object He would oppose these abuses by Injunction
and mandamus, we'll such other means as shall be
instructed the jurors 10 observe discretion in the
pursuance OF their duties and suggested TO them that
was advisable for them not TO mention the object or
nature OF the business before them outside Of their off,
cial deliberations
The Grand Jury then retired to undertake the prose-
cution OF their abors after which the adjourned
until this morning at ten O'Clock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-07

Action to Recover Damages for Injuries to n
Horse.

Action to Recover Damages for Injuries to n
Horse.
Before Judge Alker and q Jury.
VILLAIN r. iStsi,ceH Daniei UnderAvn and John j.
FVeet-The plaintiff is a medical man and the defend
ants are owners Of livery stable al Nos IS and " East
Eleventh street. The plaintiff alleges that in the month
OF August last he placed horse worth $500 at livery in
the establishment Of tho defendants and that while there
tho ANIMAL through the negligence and carelcssness
or defendants servants, got wound 10 the leg
which caused the horse 10 become valueless that IL
had finally TO be destroyed The defendants pleaded that
the horse was vicious and that he received the injury
from kick in the stable from another horse. II was
sworn by witnesses for the plaintiff that the wound must
have been inflicted with ptchfork some other sharp
weapon, and that II could not have proceeded from
Kick There contradictory evidence as 10 the value
OF tho horse the plaintiff and his witnesses stating that
u was worth $780, The defendants witnesses deposed
that the animal was not worth moro than $3.50. Tho
jury found verdict for the plaintiff for $500 Counsel
FOR plaintiff. James Gridlcy for defendants. Scuddcr
Carter.
Action for Money Lent for the Use Of sa,Ip.
Before Judge Hearne and Jury.
William Mason ~ JOHN Williams This action was
brought under the following circumstances PLAN
tn alleges that in the month Of September, 1885, he
advanced 10 defendant who WAS owner Of the brig
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-07
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS COURT.

Charge of Illegal Distlllation-A Witness Conn
Dlitted to Prison for Contempt of Court.
Before Commissioner Osborn.
The United States Mitchell and dnother-The defend
ants were charged by man calling himself J. Frank
Stewart alias Goodwin, with having Illegally carried on
the manufacture Of whskey $50 West Twenty seventh
street. Stewart stated that defendants were propretors
Of the place. and that by their direction he shipped from
the place at night from nine twelve barrels Of rum In
cross-examnaon by Mr. Charles Donohoe who appeared
for the defendants Stewart said he had been dealing
faro that he had been keeping bar for other people
and that he had enlisted in the army He declined to
say how often. He first stated he had nothing to do
with the defendants except to this whiskey and In
faro arrangements and then declined whether
he had not obtained advances from them the pledge
OF articles The Commissioner committed the witness to
prison for conenpt OF court for tweny-four hours.
The witness had been committed to Jail for similar
term Tuesday, for declining to questions put
TO him in cr0ss.examination
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-07
CHAMBER or COMMERCE.

An American Ocean telegraph Proposed
The Resolution to be Transmitted TO the
Memorial to Congress for the Removal Of
the Tax ON Cotton, &c.
The Chamber Of Commerce held their regular monthly
meeting yesterday afternoon, Vice-Presdent Jonathan
Sturges in the chair The first business In order the
presentation and reading Of memorial to Congress for
the removal Of the cotton. Mr. MAuRY said that
IL referred former memorial the subject
statements Of which have been verified.
resolution passed that the memorial be printed
and copies left the Chamber OF Commerce rooms and
that meeting be held in two weeks to consider IT, pre-
vions 10 its beng sent TO both Houses of Congress-
PROPOSED AMERICAN ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH
The following resolution was offered by Mr.. 8. B.
Resolved That the Chamber Of Commerce Of the State Of
New York are deeply Impressed with the Importance not
United states Of ascersnng BY proper so1ndnss he M
stiss afforded by tue bed q the Atlantic OCEAN Tor syns
with the western coast Of France and Southern Eu
5e required for making the necessary
preceding Pre- %
States and to both houses Of Congress.
In Offering the resolutions Mr. RuaGIEs referred the
late banquet given by the Chamber Of Commerce Mr.
Field and thought on that occasion not sought Ia
any way to monopolze for America the honor of the
achievement yet 1t fully and fairly claimed that
American perseverance and American science por-
ton, least OF the credit was due The persever-
ance Of Mr.. Field, the services OF Mr. Morse and
gallant naval officers Brooks and Benjamin, were
ferred to.
Tho resolutions we're seconded by Mr.. wErxoRR who
said that he glad that the United States to
bring into question the action of England during the last
five years. concluding with the remark that when the
kcarsarge sunk the Aabamba, England lost her claim
TO dominion over tho sea- t
The resolutions adopted, together with the fol-
lowing resolution, on motion Of Mr. wALBRDGE:-
Resolved That copies the remarks submitted BY samuel
transmitted, with copy of the resouton the President
OF the United States and the two houses OF Congress-
A memorial to CONGRESS- was reported by the commit
toe TO which referred the subject OF the destruction
OF the records OF the Court OF the United States
Southern district Of Mississippi during the war; with
recommendation that statute be passed making parole
other proof OF lost documents legal
After the Secretary read letter from A. A. Low, re-
signing the Presidency of the Chambers Of Commerce
accountof having sailed for California Japan, &C.
the Chamber adjourned. The letter OF Mr. Low re
ferred 10 the Executive Committee.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-07
COURT cAlEHDAH-THIs DAY.

SUPREME CouRr-CRcur-P L--Short causes -Nos
34Sl 2ssl $685. 2465 $780, $780, 3l75 3177 4l59 4l57
1913, s7l6 $685. $685. 411o 1926 $500 sso 1907 1850
26l9, 4271 4277, 4l23, 743 Part IL Short
ssS ssas 4s
Part UI.-Caendar unchanged.
SPECIAL TERM.-Demurer No. II. Issues OF Law
1S3 1877, 1ss l91, 182 1873 1914 323 3Os 3Oo 327 324
CHAMBERS. %, 81, 80, 6S, So General call be-
gins at 81.
CoURr OF GENERAL SESSIONS. -Robbery-The People
VS.. Patrick Conners Felonious assault and battery
John Wilson, James Rogan and John Treanor Grand
Herman Wagner, Henry Kissing, William DonIey and
Joachim Hermer. Illegal voting-John J. Sheppard,
Frederick Levenhardt and Benjamin Il. Coen Big
amy-Mchael Bettner.