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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-07-15

Spring term at Glenwood Ladies' Sem
mary closed on Thursday last with appro-
pirate exercises.


I notice in the communication from
West Dover of July LIST, some mistakes.
Messrs. Kent q Davis can manufacture
from 100000 to 100000 feet OF hard wood
lumber into Grecian chairs per year. w.
II. Mann's estate is not settled, he is one of
our best townsmen. VIM. II. Manns os-
tate has just been put into the hands of his
heirs. w. ii. Jones has purchased the viii
lage residence of Elliot Ward, not Of Elliot
Wood. II. G. Smead is building new
house instead of barn. Jay Reed has
made repairs on his house in our village,
and built front yard fence which is an or
nament to the place. l.. $. Corse, who lives
less than one mile from our village has
made very extensive repairs on his dwell
ling house at Brookside. Mr.. Corse is one
of our best farmers, and has the best ar
ranged sugaring apparatus in Dover.
The young people of West Dover and
vicinity celebrated the Fourth by having a
ride to, and picnic at, Ray Pond, (s1 called,
and returning to the West Dover House to
supper. All appeared to enjoy themselves
hugely, and their conduct was lady and
gentlemanlike, an honor to themselves and
to this vicinity, and it was the expression
of all that they had had lovely time.
Henry Rice has purchased a farm OF
Rufus Stanclift, less than one mile from the
village, which is beautiful location. The
| price was Sl400.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-07-15
THE uv.O.uE.u TRyy.uru.

The women have occasion TO rciocc and
take courage. They have triumphed glori-
ously in Congress, and in spite of Congress.
Amidst the conferences and dsa2 rccmcnis
and compromises and riahts and wrongs
and bargainings of the two houses upon
the Legislative Appropriation bill, Z pro-
vision has slipped through which is an en-
phatic recognition ofequaity and womcn's
rights, and which, if women clerks are re-
tanned in the Department at all, places
them precisely where they ought to be.
Hitherto women have been em )loycd to do
the same work which was done by nen,
and although in many and perhaps ir,>srat
cases they have done the work better than
men, they have been paid only half-pricc.
Now the heads Of Departments are author
lied to appoint female clerks, who may be
found competent and worthy. 10 any of The
grades of clerkships known to the laws.
with tho compensation belonging to the
class to which they may be appointed.
That is to say, they are 10 bc put on an abso-
Lutte equality with the men in regard to po-
sition and pay.
This just concession of rights 10 the wo-
under an honest administration OF affairs i'm
the Departments, wuuld inurc largely to
the benefit of the sex. 1t is provided, for
instance, that there shall be no increase of
clerkships in the aggregate, through any
appointments of women which may be
made. Every woman clerk, therefore, who
is introduced into the Departments under
the new law displaces man. In an honest
administration, as we say, the woman
would have the advantage, for it is notori-
Gus that more than half the men now hold
ing clorkships ought, on grounds Of fitness
and general worthlesSness, to be rC.rCd at
once, TO give effect to the equitable and
just purposes of the law. Moro than the
proportion Of men clerks we have indicated
are unfit Tor the places they hold, and are
Improbable servants in every sense Of the
word. 1t would be a scandal to doubt that
their positions could bc better filled, and
tho duties with which they are entrusted
| be more promptly and satisfactorily dis
charged by an ordinary supply Of women.
| They are not only incompetent, but are the
merest political paupers, party parasites
and drones who imagine, and are cncour
aged by the practice of the Departments to
believe, that the dirty work and seryilc
partisan labors which they render from
| time to time are full DISCHARGE Of the obi
| cations which rest upon them in virtue Of
their appointment. The danger is ,hat wo
men VIII be deprived of the rights which
they may claim under this new law,
through the corrupt management
which now prevails in the departments in
regard to clorkships, as they cannot so east
| ly, if at all, be made subservient To ihc
plans and purposes and operations a bel
Yleaders and demagogues Of the partyin'
| power. The worst feature of the new law
is, that its execution is left, designodly per-
haps, to the discretion Of the heads OF De-
administration Post.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-07-15
(.gSTE .s.V'D CL.g.N'.

Modern civilization has reached point
when the conflict between combination and
monopolies, on the one hand, and the prin-
ciples of broad free brotherhood on the
other, must be decided. From time imme-
mortal these selfish combinations of partic-
ular trades and classes have been the bane
of all communities. Class has arrayed
self against class, clan against clan,
for the purpose of benefitng their own
members at the expense of others.
The 18th amendment was severe blow
to the caste system. 1t proclaimed all man
kind one. All entitled to the same rights,
none being. in the eyes of the law, either
superior or inferior to others. 1t settled the
question for all coming time, that color
shall never be a bar to political privileges.
But what have our Senate now done? They
spend their 4th of July in undoing their
own work, and contriving means by which
the constitution can be evaded, and China
men excluded from the benefits of the nat
uralizaton laws extended to other races.
On the same day Gen. Butler joins in the
great celebration at Woodstock, Ct, and
devotes all the powers of his oratory to de-
nunciation of the Chinese and the advocacy
of their exclusion from the trades and oc-
equations of our citizens. His Grafton was
promptly met by the protest of Gen. Haw-
1871 ,I,at .,,,it t,a wo,. T,sta,nont in ono
hand and ,,o nar ofhi. oorn,r,, l., tho oth-
-. no "a,,td no, sh,,, cha in,,i,ina, d. .,
An,arioa IN tho c,no -, - snrar;nn, ,,orIdn
Al ,,,I,,t 60 ,I, o,oagio,, ~ III s,o,.;o,
tilt, 10 uo Chi,osoo S;,,,,,I,, tI,il ,,,nt
,,,o -, NIasso,,,,,sot,s ho,,o soo,,
a, 10 cor,, :, oon,I,,na,ion a,.in,, tho ~,
,,,,.o. a,,a 1o,o,,,i,,;,,o, ,I,a, % ,,.a.,.,,,,
,'''o -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-07-15
RBPRBsB.vT.sTIu.Rs.

The candidates for State offices have been
selected, and most, II not all, of the coun-
ties have made their nominations. And rs
the fall election approaches, attention will
be directed to the selection of candidates
from the several towns for representatives.
Since these are TO he chosen for two years,
according to our altored-not to say amend
ed-constituton, more than usual care and
discrimination should be shown in the Sc
lection of candidates. The Office should
seek for candidates, and not candidates for
the office. 1t is not the men who plan and
intrigue, and work, in season and out of
season, to secure their own election, that
are necessarily the most suitable and best
qualified for the place, though such are too
apt to succeed. The voters should look
around and select the best man they can
find in their several towns, and give such
their votes. The persons who go as repre-
sentatives from our towns to the General
Assembly next autumn, should represent
in the highest degree the manners morals
and culture of their most intelligent and
moral constituents, as well as their politi-
cal principles, and their well considered
ideas of the needs of the commonwealth.
Let such be chosen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-07-15

can not be stayed; but the forced move
mont-the immigration by contract, which,
as we have heretofore shown, is the revival
of the slave tradc-should be strictly forbid
don. Then the treatment of those who do
coro should be as honorable and generous
as that which Is accorded 10 the people of
all other countries. Any attempt to out
law the Chinese, to draw upon them pc
culiar contumely, 10 treat them harshy
and with personal abuse, would certainly
be resented by the good conscience and
good sense of the country. The Govern
ment will do its duty if it vigorously inte-
feres with the wholesale importation of
these laborcrs. And If the whole subject
is left TO the operation Of natural laws.
freed from all forcing, we doubt If any
honest American laborcr need fear the re-
sult.-Hdrper's Weekly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-07-15

Tho most reliable information from
France is that the reports have been cXag-
gcratcd aboIt the failure Of the crops. The
statements which have been somewhat in
dustriously and eagerly circulated as to
the prevalence of drought and its extern
sively damaging effects appear to have been
dictated by interested motives or to have
been the results of a very imperfect knowl-
edge of the facts. The drouth has affected
the crops but partially, even in the lighter
soils, and in other parts not at all. The
whole yield of cereals, it is said, will not
be one-third short of the usual average.
Large French Spectators, in combination,
have bought largely in London and else
where, and are interested in creating and
intensilying apprehensions OF a deficiency.
The London Times states that sales recent
ly reported As having been made for the
French Cove. nncnt. were in fact made for
these specializing parties.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-07-15

The sudden death of A. w. Ray OF
Wilmington from exposure TO the intense
heat of the weather, has caused great sor-
row to his numerous friends and acquaint-
ances. Mr.. Ray was well known as a
prompt, accurate trusty business man, a
quiet and peaceful citizen, and Il faithful
public officer. lie died ON Friday, July
sth, after having lain in nearly an uncon-
scious state for two or three days, and his
funeral at the Methodist church was large
ly attended ON Sunday, July 10th. The
services were of an impressive character,
Rev. Mr.. Gaylord, officiating Mr.. Ray
will be greatly missed, and his loss severe
ly felt by the community in which he was
known
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-07-15

4 VrxrD OrrsrIoy srrrLrD.-Tbo de-
cision of Judrc pl,dgoit. of tbe r. s. Dis-
tricl Court at CHICAGO in fine case of the
limited States 81. Charles q. prussinp and
LOWS l. IItz manufacturers of vinegar
so,tlcs a question that ba, been pending
.iuce Julv. 1865. The uoint involved was
fine rioht TO manuincloro vinegar by the
use Of molasscs. wash. mash. or wort at
other than distillery duly authorized by
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-07-15

Rear Admiral John \. Dahlsreu died
Tuesday morning, July 18th, at Washing
ton, while dressing for breakfast. He had
been i'll for day or two and complained OF
pain in the region of the heart. Admiral
Dahlgren was Pennsylvania, bred to the
sea, having entered the navy in 1876, when
Is years old. lie subsequently made
study of naval science and became a pass
ed midshipman in 1882. Ills coast survey
service (lS3G-i2l and the invention of the
Dahlgren gun raised him to high position
among naval and ordnance men and to The
command of the Washington navy yard.
Fortunately for The Union he held this i'm
portant post on the breaking out of the re-
belion and refused to join most of his COM
rides in rebellion. His services during the
war are still fresh in the minds Of our read
ers. His greatest service probably was in
commanding the South Atlantic blockad-
ing fleet, where, in spite of the English
snoers at the time, he practically closed the
coast to confederate commerce. He had
the honor of giving to his country his son
Uric, dashing officer, whose martyrdom
in a raid ON Richmond was one Of the most
thrilling episodes of the contest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-07-15

y COOP JoKE.-Some days since an in
mate Of the asylum at Brattlcboro escaped.
lie made his way to East Wallingford or
Mt. Holly and committed theft and was
arrested and lodged in Jail here. The au-
thoritics of the asylum learning of his
wheroabuut sent an attendant to get him
and return him to the asylum on Friday;
the gentleman Who came after the insane
man went to the Jail, accompanied by the
Chief of Police, Craw ford to ;aka him to
tie midniglis train. They found n prison
er. dressed in the attire of the insane man,
whom they took out of the prisoners room.
He kept both arms before his face and re-
fused to take them down. After repeated
orders to take down his arms, and they got
ready handouts, and on removing his
arms from his face, 10 and behold ii was
not the right man, but another prisoner
who had put on the apparel of the insane
man. After n hearty laugh at the joke they
remauded him to the room, and found the
insane man quietly lying in his berth. He
was Of course aroused and compelled to
put ON his clothing and proceed to the train.
1t was too good joke to keep upon the Of
licers' The name of tho insane man we
did not learn. He had been sentenced to
States Prison and after remaining there for
a while was pronounced insane, and sent
To the asylum from whence he escaped
RutirRd Herdid.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-07-15
CANDIDATES.

We publish to-day the list Of candidates,
both for State and County officers. We
give them no elaborate eulogy lest it should
be thought they need that kind OF aid to
elect them. John A. Page has for several
years held the Office for which he il again
nominated, and has discharged its duties
satisfactorily to the public. Messrs. Stew
art and Dale are new men for the Offices of
Governor and Lieut.. Governor, but the
manner in which they have discharged the
duties of other offices they have held, is
sufficient guaranty that they are fit men for
these.
The candidates for County officers are
known to the people of the County. Those
selected for Probate Judges have been tried
and found faithful. The candidates for AS
sistant Judges have proved their fitness for
the place the candidates for Senators, Sher-
III and States Attorney are new men, tho
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-07-15

THE ECLIPsE.-An English journal says
the Boyal Society and the Royal Astronom-
zeal Society in England have taken steps
to secure a proper observation Of the total
eclipse of the sun in December next. They
have each appropriated II liberal sum to
that end, and propose to secure govern
ment transportation for the observers and
their instruments to the selected observing
stations at Gibraltar, Sicily and Algiers.
1t is asserted that the number Of observers
is sufficient TO admit of such division of
labor as ought TO yield the amplest and
most satisfactory results of observations of
an eclipse ever yet recorded. Tho two So
cleties are cordially cooperating, fact
promising the best results. The same pa
per is also authority for the statement that
the Poet Laureate has expressed wish to
Join the party. II says: "He would, of
course, observe the general phenomenon
only, and perhaps in due time reproduce
for us the awful magniticence of the scene
in magnificent verse"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-07-15
CO.N'GRESSIO.l.EL.

Dispatches from Washington, July 18th,
state that the administration has been twice
victorious at the capital, the committee Of
conference having agreed upon funding
bill, satisfactory, So far as it goes, to Secre-
tary Boutwell,, while the Senate has con
hrmed the nomination of Tom Murphy as
collector of the port Of New York. Vigor-
Gus opposition was made in both cases Tho
committee Of conference on the funding
bill twice came near breaking up without
hormonizing, as the House members were
disposed to Insist upon an issue of long
four per cent bonds only, while Secretary
Boutwell, desired five per cent bonds, AS
the only means Of funding the debt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-07-15

OUrGENERALED.-Nan has been
beaten at his own game by Fisk and Gould.
When the Commodore reduced his rates
on cattle from Sl20 to $40 per ear, he con-
graduated himself that Eric would not
make such a ruinous reduction. He was
mistaken, for the Erie managers astonish-
ed him by announcing to the public that
they would,carry cattle and live stock from
Suspension Bridge to New York for one
cent per head. Vanderbilt was not willy
enough to see that his opponents were set
ting a trap for him, but on the contrary,
suspecting that they were merely putting
him on his mettle, he became doubly cour-
ageous and reduced his tariff to 81 per car.
This was what Fisk and Gould wanted.
They Immediately telegraphed to their
agents throughout the West to buy all the
stock they could on the account of the Erie
road and ship it via the Central road. This
order was obeyed so literally that the Erie
folks have now in their great National stock
yards at Weehawken eight thousand head
of cattle, which their kind friend Wander
bilt has transported from Buffalo on terms
which would not pay for the grease on the
carwheels Of the stock trains.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-07-15

THE FREE PREss.-The Burlington Free
Press and Times of the 18th in speaking of
Dr. French, the new Secretary ofthe Board
of Education, says "With the solitary ex-
ception of the st. Johnsbury Times, no
newspaper in Vermont, so far AS we know,
has spoken in approval of the action of tho
State Board II the editor of the Free
Press had looked into the PHOENIX of May
9th and had read the communication of
"A Teacher aud our remarks upon the
subject, he would have known better than
TO have made such statement.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-07-15

not unknown, and in the offices for which
they are candidates they will have an OPP
portunity to test their ability, and show
how much they can do for the public veal.
The best efforts of all, both State and Coun-
ty officials, are urgently demanded by the
condition and wants of the State and when
elected, the people have right to expect
and ask of them the best use of their best
powprs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-07-15

Chesterfield puts in her claim for being
equal if not superior to her sister towns,
either in New Hampshire or Vermont, in
the hen struggle for big eggs. Mrs. Strong
of that town has shown us two eggs pro-
duced by one of her biddies weighing to-
gether Ct ounces, and of nearly equal size.
This is certainly doing very well.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-07-15
Jamaica.

The board of directors of West River
National Bank of Jamaica, have filled the
vacancy in their number occasioned by the
death Of Asa b. Foster, by the appointment
of Clark II. Chapman of Proctorsvillc. This
bank has declared semi-annual July div
idend Cf ner cent
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-07-15

y FACT worth remembering-Fve cents
worth ofSheridan's Cavalry Condition Pow
ders, given to horse twice week, will
save double that amount in grain, and the
horse will be fatter, sleeker, and every way
worth more money than though he did not
have them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-07-15
CIV UE SHIT OFT THE CyFI-
.fRSR.

Our Washington correspondent has ex-
ploded the notion that the Burlingamo
treaty contained anything to prevent the
naturalization of Chinese immigrants, in
case Congress should wish to give them
tho benefit Of that privilege. We find in
some quarters similar misunderstanding
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-07-15

Cane, Mrs. Jane MacMillen, Mrs. Mary
Miller, Mrs. Maria Norcross, Miss Joanna
o'Conner, Mrs Fanny Strong, Mrs, Sarah
Starr, Mrs. g d Wallace, Mrs. Geo. c Wood
Held for postago.-Mrs. Laura Carr, ia
mnipa VT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-07-15

SUFFERERS from coughs, colds, bronchi-
It's, Group, influenza or whooping cough,
will find relief in DR.. Wistar's Balsam of
Wild Cherry, which has now been in use
for nearly halra century, and still main
tains its long established reputation rs the
great remedy for all diseases of the throat,
lungs and chest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-07-15
I'D .rDu.RRTIsBRs

THE VERMONT PHOENIX HAS LARGER CIR
CULATIoN THAN ANY OTHER NEWSPAPER IN
SOUTHERN VERMONT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-07-15
BUSINESS NOTICES,

MARRIED LADIES, under all circumstan-
ces, will find Parsons Purgative Pills safe (;
and, in small doses, mild cqthartic They
cause no gripping pains or cramp.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-07-15
RepuDIican Nominations state Ticket.

,rpubIican state TicL'
For Governor;
JOHN w. STEWART,
OF Middlebury.
For Lieutenant Governor:
GEORGE N. DALE,
OF leland Pond.
For Treasurer:
JOHN a. PAGE,
OF Montpelier:
County Ticket.
For state Senators:
CHARLES d. EDDY Of Rockingham,
W. W. LYNDE of Marlboro.
For Assistant Judges;
L. t. BUTTERF1ELD Of wilmington,
o. s. HOWARD of Townshend.
For States Attorney:
KITpnRx HAsKINs Of Brattleboro.
For sheriff:
FRANCIS T.. PHELPS Of Grafton.
For High DaiiG
JOHN HUNT of Vernon.
For Probate Judges:
ROYAIL TYLER of Brattleboro.
ADisHAI sTODDARD Of Townshcnd.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-19
pailp ARGUS.
The Retired Conductor.

"Gris," of the Cincinnati Times, relates
of IN old conductor promoted to train dis
patchsr, a. follows;
"Habit was extremely strong with the
OK conductor. As he sat in the office, he
would start every time he heard bell ring,
and yell all ab.ard' Then he would 20
about the Office at intervals and try to col
lect fare from his assistants. We dropped
in casually, one afternoon, and Bi.ley want
cd to know if We had pass He couldn',
get accustomed to his new position at all
he panied to be again on the road. One
day he begged the boys to pu, him through
: collision, which they did TO his entire graf
ihcation. They tore his clothes nearly off
blacked both his eyes, broke kerosene
lamp over his head, and piled a red hot
stove on top Of him. Billy was in ecstacy
of delight, and declared he hadn't enjoyed
himself so much since be had bile
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-19

Made of Poor Rum, WHISKY, Proof Spirits. and
Refuse Liquors, doctored, spiced, and svestenep
TO please the taste, called "Tonios, "APpetirers,
"Restorer.." 4c-, that lead the tiPpier on iii
drunkenness and ruin, but are true Medicine
IN sie from the native Roots and Herbs of Cae
fornia, free from all Alcoholic stimulants- The
are the GREAT BL00D-PURIFIER and LIFE
GIVING PRINCIPLE, . perfect Renovation
and InvigorAtor of the System, carrying of ell
poisonous matter, and restoring the blood 10 .
healthy condition No person can take these
Bitter-, according to directions, and remain long
un-ell.
800 will be given for an ineurabls case. pro
vided the bones are not destroyed BY mineral
poisons OF other means, and the vital organs
| wasted be yond the point OF repair
| For InHammatory and Chronic Rheuu stism.
and Gout, Dyspepsia, or Indigestion, Bilious,
I Remittent, and Intermittent Revers. Diseases Of
the Blood. Liver, Kidneys, and Bladder, thess
Bitters have been mOss successful Such diseases
are caused by vitiated Blood. which 10 generally
produced by arrangement Of the Digestive Or
gsns-
Cleanse the vitiatei Blood Whenever you fnd
Its impurities bursting through the skin in PIN
Piles, Bruptions, or Sores; cleanse il when yos
Ind it ob.tructed aud sluggish in the veins
cleanse IL when il 10 foul. and your feelings vii
tell you when. Keep the blood pure and tn
health Of the system will follow
PIN, TAPE, and other WORMS, lurking ii
the system Of 90 many thousands, are edectusll,
destroyed and removed.
In Bilious, Remittent, and Interuitten Few
tons, read carefully the circular around eaef
bottle, printed in four Ian guagss-Engiih, Ger
man, French and spansh.
h. Il. MCDONALD CO, Druggists ant
General Agents. San Francisco and sscramssto
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS
I octlsdwly.