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CONVERSATIONAL.

The subject of the eight hour law came
up for consideration in the Senate few
days since, and our worthy Senator, j. S.
Morrill,, made what Senator Wilson called
an exhaustive and elaborate speech in
opposition to the law and in favor of its re-
peal The act in regard to this matter pass
ed by Congress, and approved July 10Th,
1865, was entitled San act constituting eight
hours as days work for all laborers,
workmen, and mechanics employed by or
on behalf of the United States" Mr.. Nor
rill in his able and, we think, sound speech,
labored, and with marked success to show;
/. That the eignt-hour law, applied only
to those in the employment Of the General
Government, is anti-republican, and oiien-
sve to all other laboring men.
2. That such law, universally applied,
would be inconsistent with the highest in
terests of American workingmen.
8. That it will not afford any additional
Ieisure which will be made available for
mental and moral Improvement
4. That it is untrue that mankind Will
or can perform as much labor and of equal
value in eight hours as in ten or more.
8. That the measure, if adopted now by
our whole country, would prove an I'M
measurable national disaster.
6. That there are other means whereby
abor has been and can be much more effi-
GENTLY encouraged and protected.
Mr.. Morrill, adduced great variety oil
facts, arguments, and reasons to subslan-
tate these propositions, and lett nolhlhg
unsaid needed TO make out strong ana
convincing argument against the law In
conclusion Senator Morrill, said;
Let us then, leave Americans to follow
whatever walk in life they choose-impos-
ing neither long hours nor Shorthand 10
follow it as long as they please, and upon
such terms as they are willing to accept
Thus only can we avoid undermining ma
tional industry and preserve habits oil IN
diyidual self-roliance. Thus only shall we
avoid an example which might be fatally
used to extend the hours of labor where
labor is yet weak in the power of self as
sertion as well as in the sagacity to discern
its personal and political rights. Thus on
iy shall we perpetuate the career Of great,
industrious, and virtuous people.
We entirely agree with Mr.. Morrill, in
his views on this subject, and thank him
most heartily for the forcible manner in
which he has discussed it.
The bill introduced into Congress on
Monday, Dec. 18th, to amend the National
Banking system, by Mr.. Willard of YER
mont, provides;
l. That present National Banks, and all
banks hereafter organized, shall deposit
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with tho Treasurer of tho United States
bonds bearing rate Of interest not larger
than 10 per cent, and payable, principal
and interest, in coin.
2. That banks shall receive in circuat-
ing notes but 90 per cent of the par value
of their bonds in coin.
3. That banks now organized, neglecting
or refusing to deposit the new bonds for the
space of sixty days, shall be proceeded a.
gainst as though they had refused TO re-
deem their circulating notes.
4. That the Limitation in the present law
of the amount of circulating notes which
may be issued, is repealed.
o. That greenbacks shall be withdrawn
ms fast as the volume of circulating notes
is increased, until greenbacks are worth
par in gold, and after that no groenbacks
received by the Treasury are to be reissu
ed.
0. That the Secretary of the Treasury be
authorized to issue bonds, payable interest
and principal in coin, with 40 years to run,
which are not to be disposed of at less than
par in coin or greenbacks.
Z. That the proceeds of such bonds arc
to be used, first, to withdraw greenbacks
as provided in the bill second, to pay the
overdue debt of the government, bearing
a rate of interest as large as six per cent.
and third, in the purchase of the 500 bonds.
The bill, in the opinion of good finan-
cicrs, has great merit, as it puts the credit
of the country at once upon a coin basis,
and at the same time docs not reduce or
| increase the volume of currency, while it
reduces the amount Of notes which each
bank may circulate in proportion to its de-
| posit of bon DIS to a point where the bonds
will be good gold security for the redemp-
ton of the notes. The only valid objection
urged against the measure is that it will
somewhat reduce the profits of the banks.
"The Georgia Bill'' originating in the
Senate has passed both Houses of Congress
and will doubtless be signed by the Presi-
dent. 1t passed the House by vote Of l21
to 81. The bill or an abstract of it we will
endeavor to give next week.
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DE.gTEE OF IUGW III. IFE.yEsy..

The unexpected intelligence came to us
on Monday last Of the sudden death of Hon.
Hugh II. Henry, Of Chester, on Saturday
night, Dec. 18th. 1t is stated by the Rut-
land Herald that he went to bed in his usu-
al health about 10 o'clock of that night and
died before morning. Mr. Henry was well
known here and throughout the State. We
give below brief notice of his life and
character, Il fuller notice Of which can be
found in the Rutland Herald of Dec. 20:
Mr.. Henry was born at Chester, VT, oct.
Is, 1914, and at his death he was So years
and months old. lie entered Dartmouth
College in 1890, and graduated in 1888.
Among his classmates were Hon. Asa Fow-
Ter, Judge of the Supreme Court of New
Hampshire, Rev. Charles ID. jackson, ID,
Hey. John Lord, ID, and Rev. Edward
q. :. Waldror, President of Borromeo Ro-
man Catholic College, in Baltimore county
Maryland. Owing to i'll health, he aban-
doncd the idea Of professional career, and
inheiiting large fortune at the death of his
father, he has since resided upon a farm.
lie largely enjoyed the confidence of his
fellow townsmen, and held most of the To-
cal offices at different periods, and took
great Interest in the prosperity and affairs
OF the community in which he resided. He
was member Of the Legislature the first
time in 1899, and although then Il young
man, took high rank as a gentleman Of in
Huence and rs "A debater. lie was at that
time n Democrat in politics, and in the
sweep OF the Wing party in 1910 was not
re-elected' lie was, however, elected to the
House IN 1872 and 1913, and was again a
member Of marked prominence. He rom
resented Chester again in 1861 and 1900
During those years he was prominent in
debate, and might be termed the leader or
the House lie was Senator from Windsor
county in 1861, and during the lengthy dis
cussions of the militia bill at that period
was Chairman of the Committee Of tho
Whole.
Mr.. Henry received the appointment Of
United States Marshal for the District Of
Vermont in 1865, and did not return to the
Senate the next year. He was often in At
tendance upon the sessions Of the Legisla-
ture when not member, and to his indi-
vidual efforts in measure has been attrib-
uted the defeat Of the great railroad consol-
idation scheme of 1858. lie was member
of tho Chicago Convention which nominat-
ed Mr.. Lincoln in 1860.
lie was early protector Of railroads, and
entered heartily into the work of building
the Vermont Valley railroad, from Bellows
Fails to Brattleboro, and was President Of
that corporation for 10 years, making him
the oldest railroad president in the United
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Summary 0fNe7oS.

The House Committee on Territories
have decided not to recommend a territori-
al government for Alaska. The present
military rule has been found sufficient for
all purposes.
The President sent to the Senate, Dec
10th. the following nomination: Edwin
NJ. Stanton, to be Associate Justice Of the
Supreme Court, vice Robert c. Grier re-
,igucd. As soon as the nomination of Stan
ton was read in Executive session, it was
confirmed by q vote of 40 against II.
Tie Pope's ecumenical council has adj
journed for one month. Committees on
the various subjects to be discussed have
been appointed, and the Pope has issued
bull establishing regulations for the coun-
ell. The anti-papal council which was to
assemble at Naples, has been pronounced a
failure.
Gen. J. Wilson Shaifer of Illinois, has
been appointed Governor of Utah. lie is
-aid to be the right man for the place, and
will vigorously uphold the national au-
thority in that community. He was chief
of the quartermaster's department in the
Southwest, under Gen. Butler, during the
war, and Gen. Grant appoints him on the
strength Of personal knowledge Of his char
,cter and experience.
Tho first announcement concerning tho
election I'm Texas, was that Hamilton, the
conservative" candidate, had been elected
hy rom twenty to thirty thousand votes.
1t now appears, however, that Davis, the
candidate Of the radical" republicans, has
been chosen governor bV a handsome ma
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The annual communication Of Golden
Rule Lodge, was holden at their Lodge
room ON Wednesday afternoon, the
18th inst, for the election of officers for
the year ensuing, which resulted in the
choice Of John Robertson, w. NJ; John T..
Moore, $. w; Samuel Il. Wheat, j. W.;
VIM. Robe tson, Treasurer; A. b. Hewett,
Secretary; Chas. d. knight, $. d. VIM. A..
Cole, j. D.; Geo. II. Stowell, w. L. Henry,
Stewards; S. W. IIoughton, Chaplaiui j..
X. Parker, Marshal; IL. T.. Reynolds, Ty-
Ter. In the evening the officers elect were
duly installed by p. NJ, $. w. Houghton,
the wives and daughters of the members
being present to witness the ceremonies.
The annual address was delivered by Rev.
Amos Foster; the review of the year, by
Roy. A. NJ. Wheeler; and Notwithstanding
the audience was greatly disappointed at
not hearing c. b. Eddy, who was to deliver
the annual address. all had Il very pleasant
time.
Sneak thieves are again iuiesting our
community. on Friday night, 18th inst,
they entered the barn OF c. ii. White and
took therelrom his best harness they also
broke into the stove and tin store OF W. Il.
Henry, carrying Oh few small articles and
what little change that Glanced to be LETT in
the money drawer. Sunday night they
broke into the depot, rummaging the Office
pretty thoroughly, but took nothing away
except themselves, sadly disappointed,
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Affirmative, A. Stoddard, o. S. Howard;
negative, DR.. w. II. Ellis, Albert Howard.
Volunteers in the negative, S. d. Winslow,
ID; Affirmative, Edgar A. Stoddard. The
question was discussed at some length, and
both sides presented interesting and instruc-
tive arguments. The question was decided
in the affirmative by both the board Of de-
cson and the house. The exercises Of the
evening closed with the reading Of paper
by Misses Elthea Eddy and Emma ingalls,,
and adjourning for one wook.
Randall Perry has sold his farm to Oren
Davis, of Francistown, n. H., for the sum
Of $3.50. Mr.. Perry has bought the Sparks
place for $3.50, possession to be given April
lst 1870.
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OBETI.gR III.

Again we are called to announce the
death Of an esteemed friend and classmate,
Edward Southworth, n member Of the class
of 1926 in Harvard University, died at his
residence in West Springfield, Mass, Dec.
18th, after brief sickness, at the age of Gj
years. He was much esteemed in college
by his classmates, and those who have
known him well since his graduation, have
held him in high respect. After leaving
college he spent several years in teaching
at Charleston, S. C. He then returned to
his native State and engaged in the manu-
facture of paper and cotton, in which bust
ness he was successful, amassing a hand
some property. He was a man of warm
attachments, tender-hearted and benevo-
lent, devout and upright, faithful to his
trusts both in church and State, and kind
in all the relations of life. lie is the TWEEN
ty-third out of class of filty-three that
have died since their graduation, forty
three years ago. The survivors, rs they
hold their annual meetings, lind their
numbers growing less and less, and the
absence of Southworth will be felt as a
deep loss when they next meet in friendly
uniOn,
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The new Masonic hall now being fitted
up in Granite block is nearly completed.
and will be dedicated on ST. Johns day,
Monday, Dec. Il. Rev. IL. Il. Nye of
Springfield, Mass, will deliver the address.
and collation. will be served at the close.
The new hall is a model of elegance and
convenience, and is said to surpass any
lodge room in the State both in appearance
and design. The walls are IA feet in height
and the rooms are of ample dimensions.
the lodge room proper measuring 80 by 1,
feet. The trescoing was done by Il. T..
Miller of Claromont, n. H., and the skill
with which lie has united the emblematic
with the beautiful and harmonious, prove
him an artist of no mean ability. The up
holstcry is of crimson velvet, and all the.
appointments are in the most perfect keep
ing. Besides the principal room there is
banquet room II by IS feet, and four ante
rooms, conveniently arranged and suitably
furnished. The expense of furnishing the
rooms, including fresco work, upholstery,
etc., will be about $500. The completeness
Of detail and elegance and appropriateness
Of design, certainly reflect great credit upon
the committee having the matter in charge,
and they well deserve the thanks of the
lodge for the iaithfulness with which they
have performed their labors. The dedica-
tory services will doubtless be attended by
many brethren from other lodges, and
good time is expected. The services will
commence at O'clock
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In consequence of the continued i'll
health Of Rov. n. c. Hodgdon, and by the
advice of friends and physicians, he has
suspended his labors hero for the present.
lie will continue to reside here and preach
for destitute societies, as health and cir
cumstancos permit. 1t is rest from study
and diversion that he needs in order to re-
gain his health, and with this change he no
doubt will receive great benefit.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-24

TIE DUEL ny LoT.-Let those who are
fond of pure romance read the opening
chapters Of a story bearing the above cap
ton in another part of our paper. This is
one Of tho most original and ut the same
time most absorbingly interesting romancos
Of modern times. The characters and Incl
dents seem so real, and the plot of the story
is so ingeniously woven that the reader is
fascinated at the very commencement, and
remains so to tho end. We advise our read
ers by all means to read 1.-THE Duel by
Lot"
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articles Of wooden ware our fifth anniver-
sary wedding day. Many things were pre-
sentod and many things said which will
often remind us of our gratelulncss to our
many friends. And hoping we may some
ny of our friends the same compliments,
we are very truly yours,
MIR, q MRs. w. II. GooDNow.
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and that he never offered to pay any sum.
The court instructed the jury that if plain
tiff was entitled to recover at all, it was for
the value Of the property at Columbia,
which was Of course nothing to the plain
tiff Tho jury gave a verdict for Chase.
Clark & Tilden for PIN, Stewart & FL
bridge and Field & tyler for dcft.
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States at the time of his death. lie was a
director of the Bank of Bellows Falls for
many years. He married his cousin, Miss
Henry, who died some two years since, and
leaves family of nine children. Few men
in Vermont have welded greater political
influence, or been more successful in their
plans, and his loss will be keenly felt.
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Tho proprietors of the Allen House,
Burlington We're brought before the
court, Dec. 20, charged with selling liquor.
Fined $40 and costs.
Snow fell at st. Adams Dec. 18th, to
the depth Of about ten inches. The wealth
err being mild it fell moist, and the wind
which was quite brisk was unable to play
with it. It paths down easily, and bust
ness aud pleasure will receive new impe-
lus.
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Local Intelligence.
Rgr0fffebOrO.

r.. w. Clarke has been appointed post
master in this village, vice Daniel Kellogg,
Jr., resigned.
On Saturday, Dec. 2jth, (ChristmasdayD
the post-oflice will be open from to 1890
4. NJ, and from to 6 p. NJ. l.
Services will be held at ST. Michaels
(Episcopal) church on Christmas Eve, (Fri-
day. commencing at y o'clock; also on
Christmas day, Saturday. commencing at
l0i o'clock A. NJ.
We learn that Miss Homenway has Sc
cured for her forthcoming history of Wind
ham County, history Of all the towns but
Dover, Somerset and Stratton. We trust
that some public spirited and competent
person in each of those towns will supply
this deficiency, so that the whole county
shall have place in the work.
Our townsman, John l.. Ray, who has
been knocked up and disabled ali summer.
from what he supposed slight accident,
received last June in Hartford, has Just had
more comfortable plaster for his aching
leg, than any the doctors have been able to
furnish him, in the shape of $3.50 check
from the Travellers Accident ms. co. of
Hartford. We hope to see "John" throw
away his crutches soon. -
We suggest that those who have friends
that have removed from this region to dis
tant parts of the country, would do a good
thing by ordering the PHGSIX sent 10 them
for 1870 as a New Years present. ltwouid
have this advantage over presents of u M
feront kind, THAI il would last for .ytar<V<
now and fresh every week, and convey M
telligence of interest to those who, far away,
still remember their old home and the loved
ones they have left behind.
In glancing over our advertising coll
umns it will be seen that the business men
of our village have made ample provision
for the holiday trade. If further evidence
be needed by those who are looking ior
neat and valuable gifts to present to their
| friends, let them call at the various stores
and shops in the village and examine the
choice selection of goods of every variety
and description therein to be SEEM and We
are confident they will find somewhere just
the articles they want. The custom Of pre-
senting gifts to friends on Christmas and
New Years day is becoming every year
more and more common, and is a favorable
| omen US IL Indicates oolh an increasing us
position and ability to be generous and
kind.
The following is the list of letters re-
naming at the post-ofllce, in this village,
on Thursday, Dec. %, 1860;
Gents--Jonathan Brown, Silas II. Bas-
conn.,, Edward Il. Cutting, j. n. Clarke,
Henry l.. Franklin, w. c. Frost Walter
Gibbs, d. G.. Hunt, Joseph Haynes Daniel
Horton, Ashley Meekins, Alexander Mar
shall, julius Mason, Henry Salisbur ALI
Il. Sawyer, Dan Wilder, Seymour Wealth
erhead, 5. I. Willard Washburn IL Everett.
Ladies-Amelia Bliss, Emma Blake, An
gle Caldwell, Anna NJ. Stebbins Mrs. Mar
tina a. Stebbins, Mrs. c. Nose.
Held for Postsge-Mrs. Lottie c. Carpcn-
ter, Westmoreland, n. H.; Mrs. Hattie
Dutton, South Reading, VT; Ebenezer P.
Litch, Greenwich, Mass.
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The Townshend Literary Society met
ON Friday evening, Dee. 18th, the exercises
commenced with declarations from G. c.
Porter, IL. Howard and Scott Montgomery,
then followed a discussion ON the following
resolution Resolved, Thata competency is
more conducive to happiness than wealth
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ReV1e70 0fMe Markets.
C.EuRREDGE CATTLE .u.sREEg'.
THesddy, December III, 1869.

AaoUEr OF LIVE STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle. Sheep Lambs. Swine.
This week, gl2 T452 $500
Last week, 1925 G354 3oCy
PRICES.
Beef Cattle-Extra sl2 so a 10 90 LIST quality, Sill
80 o. ~ 90; I'd do SO 90 "a II 90; Sd do, 81 "a So
Working Oxen-Sl50, 2cO, $50 800 . pair.
Milch Cows and CGlygs-SjO, So G5, 10, 100 % lis.
Yearlings-Sl4 "a 90. Two years old-s27 "a 80.
Three years old-S10 "a g.
sheep and Lambs In lots, Sl15 20, 90 "a 90
each. Extra 81 50 90 90, or from to 7l-2c z h.
Veal Calycs-sO0 90 CO.
Hides-S "a s lie q 10. Tall0W-0 "a l-2c e D.
Pclts-75c a. 81 each. Calf Skius-2tc T. n.
p0uitry-Extra l6 IL 10 2-5c PRIME lda 16 l-sc
good, Is IL % IS 3-ic.
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TIREMEN's BALL.

The fire department Of the village Of
Brattleboro are making arrangements or
a grand Promenade Concert and Ball, to
he held at the Town Hall on Friday
evening, January 9TH, 1870 Gilmo.e's
best Quadrille Band, of Boston, ten pieces,
have been engaged to furnish the music,
which is a sufficient guarantee that it Will
be of a character not often heard outside of
the large cities. The whole arrangements,
we understand, are to be on n magnificent
scale, and the affair will doubtless prove at-
tractive to large numbers of our citizens az
well as 10 lovertof dancin grTs s>-r-'
from other places. a general invitation is
extended to ALL
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M. Editor; AS your contributor of the
sayings and doings, sighings and wooings,
is absent, you never would know what had
happened in this quiet little place if we did
not consider Il wooden wedding sufficient
timber whoreon 10 build an article a,
your columns. We subioin the following
Monday evening Dee. 18th, a host of friends
(at least, we call hundred a host in this
little place. met at the residence of Sabin
Morse, to celebrate the wooden wedding OF
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. II. Goodnow. Tho
cards for the occasion were written on birch
bark. Among the presents was an elegant
family bible from the ladies of T., present.
ed with appropriate remarks by Rev. Mr..
Shurtloff. A beautiful marble top table
accompanied it from the young gentlemen,
and was presented by j. w. Croker, ESD
A line extension table, chairs, brackets,
statuettes, and many culinary utensils, too
numerous to mention, were also presented
Mr.. Goodnow made brief and appropriate
speech said his heart was too full for
words, but hoped the time would come
when he would have opportunity to re-
turn the favors in the same manner. lie
also sung a song of his own composing
which was very amusing. Aud Lang
Syno followed, by the company, in words
suited to the occasion. Fannie Morse sung
several pieces finely, as she always does.
An excellent supper was provided by Mr..
and Mrs. Morse. Altogether it was con-
sidered a spicy affair, though no wooden
nutmegs were found among the presents.
Hoping to record their golden wedding in
your columns, l subscribe myself,
a GUEST,
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Eli Smith of West Dummerston has
sold his farm to John Worden of Marlboro,
for S2500
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TO .rDu.ERT'TSERS

THE VERMONT PHOENIX HAS LARGER CIR
CULATiON THAN ANY oTHERNEWsPAPER IN
SOUTHERN VERMONT
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4 = "a Inv iisifif fN's LOW
Editor ". PAdaiS; May we trouble you
to say through the medium of your paper
that our grateful thanks are duo TO the ma
ny friends who gathered at our house ON
the eve of Dee. l3, TO celebrate with divers
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BE.sTTLEBORo .u.IHKEr.

Gold closed at New York, Wednesday, at 20 Is.