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CORRESPONDENCE.

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some of the particulars. We give the
Programme. and the fine little parting
ode, by Miss Pattcn:-
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AT HOME & ABROAD.
Frauel. History Art i Politics

Spring time l. moving time, and while half the
American world Is getting ready to 20 to Europe
aud the other half to Caiitoruiask the remainder
are sta' at-home travellers, and wish to read the
best books Ia travel and home history.
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SKETCHES ABROAD WITH
PEN AND PENCIL.

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ind'n Weath IN the untTavellcd regions Of o.
own e tuutrv.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-08-05
.ETTITUDR OTfLe E.vITBD ST.ETRS
Nv THE IMPENDING Iy.sR.

The following article, which we take from
the Mercantile Journal, New York, is wor-
thy of attention IA containing sound and
sensible views.
Public opinion is divided in this country
with regard to the merits and dement's of
the case on which the two most powerful
military nations in Europe are about TO
rend each other but we think, there il one
feeling only in reference to the bearing Of
the United States throughout this conflict.
The Germans resident among us may
wildly shout for Prussia, and our French
neighbors may be equally frantic for Napo-
leon, while Paddy, who is always on hand
when fights up, may side with his usual
headlong heat wherever he thinks
his real or ianced foes In England
are least favored. So long as these demon
STATIONS do not merge into overt acts
against Powers with which weare nj peace,
in them. But, as American citizens, we
can sincerely feel interested in neither par
ty until we are convinced that one or the
other has the principles of liberty and hu-
mainly inscribed upon its banners. Thus
far we can discover on the one side, Napo-
leon making war through personal, nation
al, and dynastic pride; on the other, King
Willamette party assailed, it is true
simply resenting and repelling an affront
to and an attack upon his dignity as rep
resentative of the German nation The
French Emperor invokes the memories or
former victories and conquests achieved
over PROSTATE States tho Prussian KING
appeals TO God and Fatherland. Behold
ing this contrast of tone, and Influenced
gre'tly by what they say OF the GERMAN
muliitudes who have made their homes
among US, Americans, even while not for
getting the aid that liberal Frenchmen ex-
tended in the hour of our nations struggle
for Independence, frankly lean to the Pru-
sian side but that our government should
participate or interfere in any shape or
form they will never consent.
II 1t be true, a. reported, that France viii
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-08-05
PHOsNIX ATTIEBORO, AUGUST 5, 1870.

opened. OF these, 90 rcfraineu from voting
and SO voted against the decree. OF Tho go
who voted for IL, 90 are reported TO have
done 80 with reservations. So that the solid
vote for infalibility cannot be reckoned at
more than 3ss, while the number hesitating
or decidedly opposed to 1t is 2i3-a formd-
able minority. When IL Is added that this
minority, according to the testimony of all
witnesses, not only includes the brains and
character of the council, but represents that
part of the Catholic church that has most
intelligence and most influence on the rest
of the world, IL will be seen that the vote
carries, after all, no great weight with it.
Besides, the council as constituted when the
vote was taken, was made up largely of
Italian and Jesuit bishops, whose proximi-
ty to Rome enabled them to be present
while their brethren from more remote sec
tons had been obliged to go homo and could
not return. 1t may be regarded as Jesuit
victory, and probably the most barren this
or any other Pope ever gained, 1t will,
however, undoubtedly be the occasion of
stirring up strifes and feuds from one end
of the Catholic church to tho other, and
hasten rather than delay the decline of its
ecclesiastical power. The session of the
council is to be continued for some time
longer, it is said, but for what purpose does
not appear.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-08-05

On Friday, the 18th Mt. an excursion
party, numbering three islndred. consist
ing of the Third Congr, gatonal Society of
Chicopee, Mass, their pastot, Rev Edwin
b. Palmer, and superintendent r. T. Oaks.
with the Sabbath school, cameto Vernon
Oak Grove. The first and second societies
were invited to accompany them. \ Dor
ton of the first came, but the second socie-
ty, at Chicopee Falls, were hiudercd from
coming by the cars running off the track,
Although none We're seriously hhrt it
caused much sorrow and regret that uav
were left behind.
On Tuesday, Aug. I'd, the Cong'l Soci-
ETY. of Hatfield, with their pastor, Rev J.
p. Skeele, and $. ). Sup't Geo. \. Billings.
with the Sabbath school also the Cong'l
Society of Whately, their pastor, Rev. J. 5.
Lane, and supt Dea. Elihu Bclden, with
the Sabbath school, in all numbering three
hundred, spent the day at Oak Grove. The
Haydenvillc brass band Sixteen pieces)
came with them, and discoursed sweet mu-
sic to the excursionists and friends gath
cred to greet them. Rev. Mr.. Skeele adj
dressed the gathering, and was followed by
Rev. Mr.. Lane. The remarks were appro-
pirate, and listened to with interest and at
tention, and all seemed to enjoy the pleas
ant grove.
L. Brown, Esq, has just harvested an
acre of wheat. The quantity of seed used
was two bushels. When properly cut,
dried and bound ready for packing under
cover, it weighed 4! tons. Tobacco was
raised Oh the ground the year previous.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-08-05

"A. b. Medbery has raised very large
building, and it will he in running order
soon.
1t is very sckly in this town just now,
more people being sick than ut any one
time for three years.
Fairbanks 4 Ware and c. NJ. Russell
& Co. sold over $1,000 worth of palmleaf
hats last week. L. NJ. Hill & Sons of Am
herst, Mass, were the purchasers.
The Wilmington Agricultural Society
will hold their annual Fair on Thursday,
Oct. 8, 1870. Kittredgc Haskins of Bratte-
boro is expected to deliver the address.
-Jehiel Swift was taken with an apoplec-
tic fit on Sunday morning last, and remain
ed in Il critical condition for some time, but
was very much better at last accounts.
Most of the farmers are through having
here, which is about ten days sooner than
in most years. The crop is considered an
average one, and has been secured in good
order.
The people of Wilmington are destitute
of u dressmaker, and there is a good open
ing for one in the village. Any nforma-
ton in regard to the subject may be obtain
ed of Fairbanks & Ware or c. NJ. Russell
4 Co.
Wilmington is to have a High School
this fall, commencing Wednesday, August
oath. 1t will be under the immediate SUI
pcrvision of 4. T.. Hail. a member Of Wes-
leyan University, assisted by competent
teachers in music, wax-worli, pen-drawing
&c. prosperous and inviting school is
expected
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-08-05

than repetition of the old European %,
cd of bringing China to terms. ,'',,,.
China seeks to adjust her difficub, ,,s,,an,,
Franco bv diplomacy; his most ..
Majesty, by an appear 10 Hr'"S
hNos VI " ,.',is,s AGO In events now trans
INC "u,o NE unnisfakablo signs Of the
p'i ians If prophecy, and that the "last
,,a,,n,, aro RAPIDLY approaching. Miles
cra,,,s nCrisis" says: Though wo do
not expect that the war now begun will last
fiji the coming of Christ, lit will prepare
the way to the closing scenes of this dis
pensation. If we are not very much mis-
taken, the wonderful man upon the throne
of France has certain part to fulfill in the
grand winding up Of this dispensation.
We think his present move commences the
closing series of great events that are to
transpiro just before the appearing of the
King of kings. We cannot tell how long it
may take to reach the last one but we are
fully satisfied it is not far in the future.
Sublime scenes are about to open upon an
astonished world. We are glad it is our
privilege to live in these last days with a
pilkhl hOpt VI D'ihH "iNS "hNh "N'N'
comes"
Minister Lowe forwards from Pekin
full dispatches respecting the action of the
Chinese government on the death of Bur-
lingame. He says the difficult duties en-
trusted to Mr.. Burlingame had been per-
formed to the entire satisfaction of the en-
peror and his advisers, and his services
were acknowledged in a manner evincing
greatuo ou1 10 og;tude and liberality. The
hondv Bst rank conferred upon
him by the emperor, places the name OF
Burlingame on a par with those of the -four
members of the privy council, and is the
highest possible one that can be given tc
any one, either living or dead, outside OF
the royal family. Aposthumous title, CON
fcrred directly by the emperor, is consid-
cred by the Chinese the highest mark OF
respect that can be shown to the memory
of public officer, as the decree becomes &
| part of the official records of the empire
which will perpetuate the name and famt
of the deceased longer than statues or mon
uments.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-08-05

Taking note of the fact that we are soon
TO have the honor of entertaining three dis
tinguished Englishmen, the Indepep lent
observes:-
Three distinguished men of letters and
science-Carlyle, Tyndall and Huxley-are
reported TO be about to visit this country.
Carlyle, who can see no good in democracy.
is perhaps coming to see how we get on af-
ter descending the cataract. For the -ake
of the good things he has said. for the sake
of his early plea for labor and his hatred Of
cant, we shall welcome the venerable found
or of the crusty school of philosophy. Wei
come, Giant Despair, your hopelessnoss is
inrocuous now. Tyndall and Huxley are
the very foremost men of the new school Of
scientists, and doubtless come to lecture as
well as to study. Our American lecture
field is becoming so profitable as to draw to
it the leading minds of the world. The old
kings used to surround themselves with
men of science and philosophy. The lyce-
um is the true court of our democracy,
where eminence in any department is re-
warded and turned to excellent account
As Tyndall does not believe that physical
science, can ever affirm anything about the
mind which he considers something be-
yond its sphere, and as Huxley lives in
hope Of getting a mechanical equivalent for
consciousness, the one may antdote the
other
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-08-05
TRE.sL OF THE FE.VT.s.1' RID
RRS.

The trial of the Fenian raiders upon the
Queens dominions took place at Windsor
last week, before the Circuit Court, Judge
Woodruff presiding. There were three on
trial, Gen. O'Neil, Col. John Ii. Brown,
and Capt. John J. Monahan. The two ior-
mer made speeches in vindication of their
conduct, and in mitigation of their offence.
Gen. O'Neil was sentenced to two years in
the state prison at Windsor, and fine of
ten dollars Col. Brown to nine months in
the state prison and a fine of five dollars
Capt. Monahan to be imprisoned by the
U. S. marshal six months, and n fine of ono
dollar 1t is stated that, although Gen.
O'Neil and Col. Brown were sentenced to
the state prison, they are not to labor, nei-
Their are they to assume the prison garb or
associate with the other prisoners, but have
a room by themselves, separate table, and
to have the same fare as Superintendent
Pollard's family, and TO have the treatment
of gentlemen, and the only inconvenience
they will suffer will be the confinement
within the prison walls.
Gen. O'Neil, in his speech in vindication
Of himself, gave as his reason for the late
raid the oppression which his people had
received from the hands of British tyrrany,
and he felt that blow struck against Can
ada was for the purpose Of hauling down
the British flag, which every Irishman al
ways desired to do. 1t was not against the
people Of Canada, or even the English peo-
pie, but the English government they were
fighting against. He said: l may have
haa Inf 4 nd Vpil
not forget the land of my birth, however
much may love my adopted country, and
that except in this instance, and perhaps
one other, | have always been good cit-
zen of America. He then spoke ofthe love
of the Irish people for America, and tho
Irish Parliament refusing to vote a single
man or a single dollar to put down the rev.
olution, and extending their sympathies to
George Washington and his compatriots.
And if Washington had failed, he would
have been a rebel. He closed by saying
that he saw the utter folly of future raids
upon'Canada, and would now use his influ-
ence against any future demonstrations in
that direction.
In pronouncing sentence upon O'Neil,
Judge Woodruff spoke as follows;
at would have been n satisfaction to the
Court had they learned that you had ex-
pressed yourselfa repentant criminal, but
In place you say you We're deceived in the
support you were to receive, and only ex-
press regret that you had not the number
OF men you expected, or perhaps the
amount Of supplies, ETC., to make il a sue
cess (He spoke at length upon the law.
ana inc example that must be shown in
ms case to prevent all future attempts In
that direction, and also that he was not in
sensible in regard to his high standing in
the army, but tho higher the skill the more
the prostitution of that skill in lending his
influence to such a scheme.) 1t Is no pleas
ure TO the court but pain, to pronounce
sentence upon you, but the demands of
justice require it and having avowed your
guilt, nothing is left for us only to pro-
nounce that sentence upon you"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-08-05

We announced in our paper last week the
death of Henry WheelocS of Rockford, ILL.,,
and as he was well known to large num-
Der of our readers in this county. we copy
the following notice of him from the Rock
ford Register, which we are sure his
friends will be glad to read.
Died, in the city of Rockford, H., on the
DIST July, ut the residence of his son-in-law,
Mr. Charles f. Lewis, after long and
painful illness, Judge Henry Whcelock, in
the SD year of his age.
The venerable deceased was native of
Wnrdsboro, Vt, and the eldest son OF the
late Asa Wheelocx, Esq. For many years
he resided Mt Fayetteville, and was an as
sistant Judge of the County court, and
filled other responsible stations. In 1874
ho visited Illinois, and selected Byron in
Ogle county for his future home, and soon
after settled there with his family. Until n
few years past he was engaged AZ public
man i'll our neigboring county. Owing to
the loss of his wife and the infirmities of
age, he has recently made his home with
his children. lie was a man of fine natural
abilities, aided by good education, and
was emphatically an honest man without
reproach. Always kind and liberal in his
sentiments, he exhibited to the last the true
christian spirit of charity, resignation, and
self devotion, and his dying hours were
| full of religious confidence and peace. He
was an afectionate husband and father,
kind and sincere neighbor and friend, and
patriotic citizen, who will long DO remem-
bered for his virtuous life.
Papers in Vermont and Mass. please no.
tice,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-08-05
FRINGE.

The Journal Oniciel of Paris, July Hth,
publishes decree comforting the tue OIL
Regent on the Empress, with authority 10
exercise the functions of that oihcc during
the Emperors absence from the capital
Tho administration will be guided in It's
policy by instructions and orders prepared
bv the Emperor and to be inscribed in the
Rock of State. and made known in general
orders of the service. The Ministry VIII
have cognizance of the EmpcrorS wishes
and instructions, beyond which tue EN-
press will not be authorized to proceed III
any case in her capacity of Regent Inc
Empress will preside at the ministerial
councils. but will not have the power to
promulgate any other laws than those now
pending before the Legislative Chambers
Another decree names a commission, I'M
der the presidency of the Empress, to dis
tribute to the army the gifts in iurtherancc
of the war, rendered by patriotic persons
A circular from NJ. olivier, citing dis
russion of the question in the Corps Legs
latif. says the journals are only forbidden
to mention movements of troops or prepa-
rations for active operations. They nave
the right to speak of events OF the war IN
the light of accomplished facts. The Jour
nal also reminds non political newspapers
that they are not enthed to print anything
relative to the war.
Another circular from the prime minister
calls upon the bishops to offer public
prayers "to place France, her chief and
the noble infant who goes to battle a. such
tender age, under the protection of Him
who holds in his hands the fate Of battles
and destinies of peoples. At the time when
our heroic army is on the march, let as ask
God to bless our arms and TO grant that II
glorious and durable peace may Quickly
follow the griefs and sacrifices of war;
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1t is not Improbable that before the close
of the present week the shock of battle will
have been joined in Europe, leaving all the
matters relating to the origin and opening
of the war to the Interchangeable realm of
history. II il well, therefore, to make a
glance at the situation as it stands, before
we are borne onward by the ensanguined
stream of battle.
OF the secret treaty the world has already
heard enough, unless it can have something
better Ever since the affair came out the
French Government has been busy ex-
planning its share in it with a zeal, fertility
and disregard of consistency that leaves
nothing to be desired on that side. The
Prussian Government came littl later to
the bar of public opinion, and If its expla-
nation is any more plausible, men are in
doubt whether II is not owing quite rs
much to the superior tact of its advocate,
Count Bismarck, as to the inherent adj
vantage OF the cause it represents. The
fact is the counter statements of the two ma
tons are utterly irreconcilable. Prussia
charges that the propositions involving the
transfer of Belgium to France originated
with the latter power, and were rejected by
Prussia. The French Government, on the
other hand, AYERS that Prussia originated
the whole scheme, which France extin-
gulShed by its refusal. Bismarck has
count Benodetti autograph treaty to show
IN evidence of his statement; while NJ.
olivier gives his word of houor that the
statement IL a delusion. There is false
hood here somewherei and it is pity that
we have got to pass through bloodshed to
find out whore 1t IL.
The field campaign has begun by the re-
pulse OF French column and the destruc.
ton OF the French railway communications
at an important point No special signifi-
canoe attaches to these affairs, excepting AZ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-08-05

The select school to be taught by ID. L.
Mansfield will commence ON Wednesday.
Aug. 81.
Several persons in this town have be-
come octogenarians. Jonas Walker does
not give up farming at the age of 50 wears,
and is the oldest man in town. Reuben
Jones is still active at the age of 81. Rhoda
Cummings il SO years old, and is the oldest
woman in town. Deacon Dan Wilder is 81,
and lust in his prime" Wranslow Hol-
ton has given up the pleasure of driving a
spirited horse, and is 50 years old. Whoa
ton Wilson, at the age of 50, is quite in
firm. Mrs. Alvin Knapp is 50 years old.
Jonathan Laughton is 81, and has twin
brother living in Putney. John f. Stearns
is 81 years old. At the age of 81, Joseph
Dix lives to relate his famous bear story
for publication in Miss Hemmenways his
tory. A few weeks since, the relatives of
William Miller met at his residence to cell
citrate the anniversary of his slst birthday.
Jairus Haven is 81, and walks without
cane. William Arms is busy farmer ut
80, and Mrs. Arms industriously plies the
knitting needles at the age of 81. At the
age of so years Simeon Reed does not APP
pear very infrm, yet may say, with the
others, that he has lived to good old age.
And now that we have recounted the cata-
logue of these aged citizens, the thought
occurs to us that they must soon pass with
in the tranquil portal of the tomb, "in a
full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in
his season." When the flame of life has
burned low, what can await it but soon to
expireS Happy, If 1t hath done its Office
well Happy, If it hath shed kindly
glow in this vale Of darkness For then it
shall he relighted in the future life, and
shall shine "as the stars forever and ever"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-08-05

fatty disregard her own treaty of Paris,
and will respect neither neutral property
on belllgeront ships nor neutral ships with
any property on board belonging to the
subjects of belligerent powers, our patience
and that of others will be sorely tried, ana
privateering, will, again, become available
Yet, still, all the material interests Of TINS
Republic are 80 strongly for peace that only
crazy mon would counsel US to break II.
War Is dctcstable, at nll times, and In all
shapes, excepting where II actually be-
comes the last resort for the defence of lib
erty. Even then, IL should be softened
and shortened so far as possible; but where
II covers half continent with devastation
and blood, for ambitious causes only, II Is
hidoous. The United States can better af-
ford to suffer many great annoyances than
to touch this war, at any price. The real
reduction of our heavy debt, the re-estab-
lishment of our disordered business, the
restoration OF our crippled mercantile ma
rinc, are all subjects that claim our imme-
date and undivided attention. To hus-
band o ur great staple crops and turn them
to the best advantage, to complete our
transportation facilities, and to cement the
political reconstruction of the Union will,
along with the other requirements men
toned, amply employ all our time and
talents. Then, with our house in order at
home, we may carefully watch for the first
opportunity to utter conciliatory word
and, by the security of our own position,
command tho respect that will cause it to
he needed. This alone, we believe, will be,
at once. recognized by all sound men, as
the attitude which this country should
maintain before world in arms. If tho
nations in Europe are so insane rs once
more T. cast all their prosperity upon tho
hazardof the sword, we can but deploro
their uicidal folly but, for us, the cup of
wars bitterness has been drained to the
dregs-and we have-all good men trust
turned from lis galland NORWOOD, its fire
and It's tears, forever.