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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-07-21
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The investigations now being prosecuted
by the two branches Of the Congressional
Ku-Klux Committee at Washington and at
the South are of the most important char
acter # is true, witnesses of great re-
spcctability are called from various parts :
Of the South who know nothing of ku-
KmN operations and do not believe that
any such order exists. There i nothing
strange in this How many respectable
citizens of Boston. who have lived hete for
years, might truly testify their entire ig-
norance of all the proceedings which have
been entered ON the criminal calendar of
the city. Such testimony simply goes for
nothing in comparison with that of eye
witnesses aud participants. The difference
was well illustrated ny two Of the witness
Is examined in Washington one day last
week Eek Harris, colored man from
Moth Carolina, testified that he had been
visited ON a certain night by party of dis
guiscd persons, who fired at him and his
family through his windows, and were on
lv driven OF by his returning fire, which
disabled two of them at least. lie was con-
sciouS OF having done nothing to provoke
this attack, except to vote the Republican
ticket, and he had &C included not to do that
any more. "Capt. Daniel Bryan" says the
report. "a conservative witness, knew of
these occurrences only by hcarsay, but
gave Harris a high character What
would hundred witnesses like Bryan a
mount to, compared with one like llarrsS
There are many such witnesses as the
/ Iattpr A pvntl rasi,laut a. l,parui4 fpr-
merry "A member of the Legislature, stated
| the circumstances of a similar assault up
on himself, and said that such outrages,
still continuing in his vicinity, had fright
ened many negroes into breaking up their
homes and seeking safety in distant places,
where they are suffering from nothing to
do. In North Carolina, indictments have
been found against twenty-one persons en-
gagged in one Ku-KluX outrage, and against
eighteen engaged in another. An army of
ficcr stat toned in the State, who never be
lievtd IN the existence of the order till late
| ", has asccrtaincd that it is a thoroughly
organized body, with AN aslonishingly large
number of members. all armed with weap-
ons Of some kind OF other. Their aims
ami methods are simplc--they are to carry
the South for the Democratic party by init
initiating the negroes. 50 that they will not
90 TO the polls. This policy will account
for the great proportion of whippinps to
murders and other more henious crimes.
The former answer, ordinarily, every pur-
pose. and it * only when & negro cannot
he frightened Of driven on 10y milder
means tha; more desperate measures are
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-07-21

Political. co. The temperance men OF
Pennsylvania have organized political
party, and will prosecute vigorous cain
paign.
Gen. Butler sis willin'' to become the
next Governor of Massachusetts.
The Chicago Republican regards James
G.. Blaine of Maine 'as unquestionsblyt the
best candidate for the succession of Mr..
Colfax' yet mentioned in that connection.
Senator Morton, the great war governor
of Indiana, delivered an address at Bloom
ington, Ind, on Wednesday week, in which
he came ont strongly in favor Of woman
suffrage.
Senator Trunbull Of Illinois delivered a
18th Of July Grafton at Gales burg, Ill.,, in
which he expressed himself decidedly In
favor OF the education of women, and hop
ed the day was not distant when women
would receive the same pay for the same
service ~ men. "The rights oi women
he continued, "t6 participate In the govern
ment Of the country, whenever they ask for
1t, can't be denied, and the nation would be
all the better and purer for their particlpa-
ton -"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-07-21

some of our manufacturers are about
to suspend operations in order to make re-
pairs in their mills. Halle, Frost & Co.,
and George Robinson & Son have already
done so.
Springs here are falling, and some will
be dry unless soon replenishcd from a
bove.
A ventlating committee, we are conf
dentially informed, have some startling"
reports for the next "Ventilator." And
what is worse, events already prove some
of them to be true. As they would hardly
grace the columns of the PHGNIX, we will
leave them for their legitimate channels.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-07-21

The haying season is passing, and some
of the farmers have gathered nearly all of
the crop. II is very light in many places,
and will not average more than twO-thirds
of the usual amount. Rain is needed here
very much. The springs and streams are
very low, and vegetation will suffer if we
do not have some soon.
The school in district No. closed Ju-
~ It'll. after successful term of twelve
weeks. Teacher Miss Alice Day of En-
field, n. II. Number of scholars II. Gen
eral attendance, Is. The scholars who had
no marks during the term were Misses Ell
va and Ida Stowell, Alice and Clara Ran
ney, Flora and Preston Crowell, Carrie
and frankie Miller and Eddie Gorham.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-07-21

Mr. Nallandigham is dead and the little
accident Of the pistol has restored 10 con
cientousness and candor the press that
has been so fertile and constant in its cen
sure OF him for many years. The man
who, while living was denounced rs dem
agogue without principle, a politician with
out patriotism, a traitor without shame, an
intriguer for power for his party and place
for himself through every range of politi-
cal inconsistency and Vilainy, is now re-
garded as enc who was thoroughly earnest
and honest, even when he was in the
wrong may, rs one who, when be became
aware of his mistakes, had the manliness
and holiness to rcclily them publicly
"The new departure a. it is called, Of the
Democratic party was inaugurated by this
man aud it certainly was no less than Il
public confession ui error, and the detni-
ton OF a new course for himself and for
his party, 50 far ms he represented it, In
deed, il We read alone the presses that
once condemned. him, we shall conclude
that our bad Nallandieham is become quite
a saint. The public heart warns towards
the traitor, and begins to suspect that IT has
been bcreii of a patriot,
Why this haste-this almost indecent
| haste--to cat ones words, and do Justice to
one to whom earthly justice is no longer OF
consequence? We suppose it must arise
from the consciousness that the man was,
while living, unjustly treated. Death
makes us candid. The mans power Ia
harm being gone his influence to thwart
our own selfish or party plans being de
Struyed by the dread power that will soon
destroy MS all-our motive to misrepresent
is gone, and We hasten TO be true. Arti-
cles written today in all the capitals of the
civilized world on Louis NapOleon--writtci
by those who dislikehim, and published in
journals opposed to him-could not posi-
bly, be written Tomorrow if, in the mean
time, some accident should stop thc beat
ing OF bis heart. Even his present poweI
lessnes- is not enough to quench the ran
cor of SANDER or remove the motive of de
traction. lie must die before he can bt
treated decently, or win the credit Of pos
sessing single humane patriotic motive
II some benign accident should remov,
General Butler nom the sphere Of hi
earthly activities, the tide of eulogy woulc
sweep around the nation. With all hi
egotism and meddlesomencss and buster
1t would be found that he was at heart
pa triot, that he had served the nation wei
in many ways, and that, on the whole, Tia
removal Of his life from our national histO
~ would be loss aud not gain.
This abuse Of political men while living
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-07-21
PINK AND WHITE TYRANNY.

PINK AND WHITE TYRASNY. BY Mrs.
". r. Stowe. Boston Roberts Brothers.
Price $3.50. Like all of Mrs. Stoves pro-
ductions, this book is written for a pur
pose, and that purpose is noble one 1t
is an attempt to point out and hold mp to
public reprobation some pernicious flea
lures Of fashionable society;a rebuke of
the increasing levity of sentiment touch
ing the institution of marriage; an appeal
for a healthier moral and intellectual edu-
cation of girls; stern protest against our
slavish subservience to French models in
manners and morals, Asa novel, II will
take high rank among the works Of this
distinguished authoress while the lesson
ii conveys is one that cannot be too strong
~ inculcated. The book will. of course,
meet an extensive sale. II may be found
at felton's.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-07-21

DEATH OF LITTLE TAD. The thous-
ands who remember little Tad Lincoln
at the White House, in the early days of
the rebellion, will hear with regret that he
died at Chicago on Saturday morning of
dropsy of the heat, at the age of Is years,
lie was great lavorite, and his childish
indifference TO the great events which were
then transporting were often so peculiarly
manifested, that Little Tad" became the
pet of all. lie accompanied Mrs. Lincoln
to Europe, and only returned few weeks
since, when the disease manifested itself
His remains We're taken to Springfield for
interment in Oak Ridge, beside the re-
mains Of his father. The funeral was at
tende d by an immense concourse of citi-
zsns Of Springfield and Illinois generally.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-07-21

ENGLAND's NEW ACQUISITION IN THE
aqua, which has just been coded to Great
Britain by Holland, il next 10 Australia,
the largest in the Pacific Ocean. Its length
is 100 miles. and its area 200, 900 square
miles. 1t is only divided from Australia
by two small Straits-thc straits of EudeaV-
or and Torres. The latter is eighty miles
road. ON the northeast it is bounded by
the Pacific Ocean. ON the east OF New
Guinea is Dampier strait, by which ii IL
iii vided from New Britain. aud on the
west are tcram and the other islands of the
Molucca Sea. The island is valuable to
En- gland from its close proximity to the
\ australian possessions. But little j. known
OF the whole island. The Dutch settlements
are confined 10 few places on the coast.
W hitc men have not yet penetrated rs far
a. the interior The whole northern pc
nius ula of the island j. rugged and noun
tai nous. and the coasts are in many places
ndented with small bays. The climate is
wa rm and moist. The island is covered
with luxuriaut forests, is rich in vegetable
prod ucls, and is, so far as known, Il mag
niiicent country. The natives belong to
the negro race, and are few in number
The value of the trade with Holland is es-
timated at s600, 600, and the population of
the Dutch settlements on the coast mum
bers about 100000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-07-21

ADVANCE PAYMENT or PosTAGE. For
the beneft Of those having newspaper post
age TO pay, We are requested TO call atten-
tinn Ia the following instructions taken
from the New England Postal Record for
June, 1871;
Great neglect exists la the strict quar-
terly prepayment OF hostages on printed
matter sent To regular subscribers. No
such paper should be delivered, unless II IL
either prepaid at the mailing office or ut
the delivery office for at least quarter. If
not 80 prepaid, postmasters must collect
postage on each copy as on transient mat
ter"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-07-21

Baltimore is enjoying a tirst-class ex-
element. Mrs. L.. q. Wharton, widow of
the late Major Harry W. Wharton of the
United States army, has been indicted by
the grand jury of the criminal court, on
two charges, first for numbering Gen.
William Scott Ketchum by administering
tartar emelic or some othSr poisonous drug,
on or about the 2sth of June, 1871, and see
oudly Cor attempting TO murder Eugene
Van Ness by administering poison about
the same time. Full developments are
anNiously awaited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-07-21

TnEopoRE TItroN has just east the "hor-
o.copc Of partics." nud comes to the follow
ina conclusion! "Ir short, our idea Is that
the republican party, M the absence OF any
imminent and threatening issue next year,
ought to take womuii'- suffrage for it,
theme. and that II IT fills below its duty in
thi, respect, thcn the woman sutfragistS
ought to march int" the field nnd"r p"u-
....,, al. thair avn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-07-21

The school in District No. D. taught by
Mary a. Lamb, closed July nth. Whole
o.. Names Of scholars not tardy: Mamie
Morse, Abbie Morse, Samme Morse, Ed
die Ingram, frankie Perry. Not absent
Abbie Morse. Absent not more than one
day: Mamie Morse. Emma Lamsou, Ed
die Ingram.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-07-21

WHO is GRAND SIRE STUART?-SOme
one in Washington. writing to the New
York Times in vindication Of the above
named gentleman, says: "Mr. Stuart,
through solid worth, and many good deeds,
has gradually risen to the prominent aud
distinguished position Of Grand Sire of the
Order of odd Fellows in the United States,
and is continually in receipt of honors and
well merited attention from the great and
good of the order from all foreign lands
where the order flourishcs. He was con-
nected as one of the Executive officers
under Commodore Perry, with the cele-
brated Japan EXpedtion-has frequently
been honorcd with other prominent posi-
tions in the service of his couutry-and
during the war of the rebellion was "A most
efficient volunteer officer in the naval SER
vice. lie is man of highest integrity
free from all 'vain-g glory and Hypocrisy
4 person entirely above fear and without
reproach, whatever the anti Phelps
may say to the contrary. am not an odd
fellow, and am not very likely to become
one, but if there is any inducement more
than another which would incline me that
way it would be the bright example of
waite and public. has been career of I'M
selfish, generous devotion to the cause of
humanity"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-07-21

chimney, and the entire huilliug. together
with mos ol the iurni ure, clothing etc,
was quickly CONSUMED. Thebouse was an
old one and was occupied by the families
of Mr. Rice and NJ. NJ. Miller. No insur-
ancn on tho house
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-07-21
m .fDu.BR TEsRRS.

rHf VERMONT IHTNrX HAS LARGER CIR.
rgAN ANY OTHER NFwspApLRt IN
SOUTHERN VERMONT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-07-21

The house of Clark Rice, located in
the south part of this town, was destroyed
by fire on the afternoon of Wednesday,
the 18Th inst. The fire caught from the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-07-21

Rev. b. V. Stevenson, will preach
in the Universaist church next Sabbath.
at the usual hours
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-07-21

Ono man in every fifteen insured by
the Travellers Insurance Company of Hart
ford, accident Department. has been paid
n claim for non-fatal or fatal injury, dis
bursting nearly 500 per day for every day
of the Company's existence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-07-21

Rev. \. C. Hodgdon will preach in the
Universalist church next sabbath, at the
usual hours.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-21

faith or fraud and knowledge or notice of
stimulation, or of no consideration, OH the
part of the holder of a note, such proof, al
though only prima tacie, destroys the pre-
sumption, and imposes on the party rely
ing on the act or note the burden of proving
consideration or good faith. r., 1913:
H., 1873; 3 An, 294; 9 An, %: II An.
III. etc
The reason is that the affirmative evidence
to rebut the suspicious circumstances is
necessarily within the knowledge and con
troll of the party to the act or transfer and
his Withholding it confirms the suspicion.
The jurisprudence Of the State, it will be
seen on examination. makes the fact that the
present holders were strangers to the act OF
mortgage OF material effect, taken IN con
nection with the other circumstances that
they received the notes, not from the mort
paoee or his assigns, ont directly from the
drawer and mortgagor. and that he 50 re-
ceiveu them for il previous debt due by the
latter to them.
The Supreme Court has always made the
rights of such party dcoend upon general
principles and equitable considerations. and
also upon commercial usage" so far as cu--
tom does not dcrogate from the written law
or the legal rights and equities belong ing to
other creditors
" hen the mort eager or his heirs has
sought TO avoid or defeat the effect of the
mortg gage securing notes he has rcissucd.
the Supreme Court has rejected his action.
After reviewing the case at great length.
Judge Colens decides that the judicial
NOV! gage in favor of the plaintiff must be
recognized as taking effect from June :.
1906; that the mortgage act and the mort
gaze granted thereby by A. ID. Kelley in
favor OF DR.. Patrick, be maintained i'll favor
OF f.. j. GAY and the New Orleans and
Banking Company. as >uhrogating them to
the rights of DR.. j. c. Patrick, and AS
having full force and effect. SO as to give
them precedence to plaintiff 5 judicial mort
yag". and that III every other respect the
title of the defendants herein to the mort
gage granted as aforesaid, and 10 the notes
Described therein and sued on by them i'll
their several suits against A. ID. Kelley. be
avoided aS to the effects thereof on the com
plainin. creditor and plaintiff said ia mes
Brewer to be paid the sum OF $4,000.
Commissioner WeIicr's Court.
Edward T.. Parker made affidavit, chare-
ing the second mate of the American ship
Ella t. Hayes with having. on the thir
tecnth of February last, while the vessel
was on the high seas. struck and knocked
overheard a seaman named John Long. in
tiictin. injuries that resulted Ill his death.
The accused party was arrested. committed
without privilege of bail, and will be brou. Int
up for examination this morning.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-21

Succession of Lydia Robinson, wife of
John McClean-Second District Court for the
paI ssh OF Orleans No. 29 ,564-Ficii tacias against
John Mclean tutor, III favor o: Norris " hteler
4 Co.
Morris wheeler i Co. vs. John McClcan-Fifth Dis
trict Court for the parish of Orleans, No. 80 1872
DY VIRTUE OF TWO WRITS OF FIERI FACIAS
ID to directed by the Honorable the said Dis
trict Courts for the parish of Orleans in the
above entitled causes, | will proceed to sell
at public auction. the Merchants and Auc
tienecrs' Exchange, ROYAL street. between Canal
and Customlouse streets, in the Second District
of this city TUESDAY, April 4, 1871, at
twelve O'Clock NJ the following described property
to wit
TWO CERTAIN PIECES OR LOTS OF GROUND,
situated in the suburb Washington, Third District
of this city i'll the square bounded by Clouct,
Montesut. Craps and Love streets designated by
the numbers one and two certain plan drawn
by j. A. DHemecourt, Surveyor of Municipality
No 3, dated seventeenth January, 1913 anne Xed to
act passed before A. Chiapella on the twelfth
August 1913. SAID lots of ground contiguous,
feet eleven inchc, and five lines front Clouet
street, and extending in depth between parallel
lines one hundred and three feet nine inches and
three lines; the said lot number forming the
corner OF Love street; together with all the
buildings and improve ments thereon. hch lots
of ground were acquired by said John MCLEAN by
purchase from Mrs. Marguerite Diggs, as per act
passed in the office OF A. Chapella, late notary in
this city on the sixth of August l349.
Seized in the above suits.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
C.S. SAUvlNBT.
mh3 o. ap4 Sheriff Of the parish Of Orleans.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-21
SHERIFF'S SALES.
J. IL Van Horn & Co vs.. X. Legra.-
Fifth District Court tor the parish OF Or
leans, No 24l9.


leans, No 24l9.
ID sale, to me directed by the Honorable
the Fifth District Court for the parish
of Orleans i'll the above entitled cause. l will
proceed to sell at public auction, at the Mer-
chants and AuctOheers' Exchange. ROYAL street
between Canal and CustOmhouse streets, in the
Second District of this city, on SATl HDAl. April
p 1871 at twelve O'Clock NJ. the following de
scrlbcd PROF erty. to wit
THE UNDIVIDED HALF OF A CERTAIN LOT
OF GROUND situate living and being in The Bourg
nuverle now AlgleIS, on the rbSht' bank OF the
NJ ssisslppi river opposite the city OF Ne" Orleans,
des grated lot number seven III the square com
prised bet cen Segulu, DelarOndt. BUuuy and Vii
ler- streets, according TO a plan made by Charle,
A. de Armas, civil engineer, on the hr,t day "f M"
vember 1865, and annexed to an act passed IN the
Office OF +. Bouuv. notary public in this city,
tl4 fifteenth day OF December 1909. and purp'Gt
Tug he il sale made by the succession OF the late
+ de ?. Alfred Robrot To Jean Dabrnctn,.
Which said lot MEASURES, American measure,
sixty three eleven inches and three lines front
t-ct INT hes ANA nv" lines III depth and
front SeLuIu street. OF which II forms ne
corner, together with the undiy ded half
OF all the building, and lHproYcme uts
thereon with the exception of some frame
build u-s erected on the part Of SAID lot) and
all the nights. wavs. privileges and advantages
thrrrunto belonging 0r III aAvwI,e appertainiNG-
Being the same property acquired bv N" defend
ant herein from Mrs " do" VI. Lrgras bN an act
under private signature executed on the elghth
day of February. 1866 ami duly recorded III the
Office OF +. Bourv, notary prb!ic on the sixteenth
d.y OF june. 1863.
Seized i'll the above suit.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
C. :. SAtEfSET.
mh2l a-5 y Sheriff of the Parish of Orleans.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-21

suhrogated. Michael j. Hauck-SlXth
District Court for the parish of Orle ans No. AS
DY VIRTUE OF 4 WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE
ID TO me directed by the Honorable the sixth
District Court for the parish of Orleans in the
above entitled cause, will proceed to sell at public
auction, at the Merchants aud Aucton-ers E1-
change, ROYAL street. between Canal and Custom
house. streets the Second District of this city,
MONDAY, March y. 1871, at twelve O'Clock NJ,
the following described property, to wit
ONE CERTAIN LOT OF GROJND, together with
the buildings and improvements thereon. and all
appurtenances thereunto belonging. situated III
the First District of this city designated by the
number seventeen OF square number three
bounded by Trrpschorc, Dryades, Hercules and
Euterpe streets. Said lot measuring i'll American
measure thrtv-onc feet ten inches and three lines
front Ttrpsichore street, by ninety six feet i'll
depth, between parallel lines.
Being the same property purchased by defendant
from Adolphus BrUtnn, per act executed on the
fourteenth January, 1862, before Mchae! Hahn
then "A notary public i'll this city.
Seized the above suit.
Terms-Cash Oh the spot
C S. SAUVINET,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-21


Orleans No it0
10y VIRTUE OF WRIT OF FIERI FACIAS
ID TO me directed by the Honorable the Eighth
District Court for the parish OF Orleans in the above
entitled cause l will proceed to sell al public
auction, the premises hereinafter designated,
MONDAY, March D, 1871, at 5 o'clock T. NJ,
the following described property to wit
TIE CONTENTS OF THE VINEGAR MANI
FACTORY known No IL Rampant street, near
Common street in the First District OF this city,
per inventory. which may be III my Office
Seized in the above
Terms Cash the spot
c. :. SArVINkT,
mini Gb.rt nf rSft nj Or
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-21
ARTICLE ' III.

tltt copy:
RoRsRr j. KrR. Notary Pubic
New Orleans. Match .. 1871.
I the uuders -ned, Recorder of Mortgage, II. and
for tn. city OF New Orleans and parish OF orleans
State OF Louisiana, do h.retlv crrtIfN that the
within charter has been this day duly recorded i'll
my Office i'll book society No. g. foios 215, 30 and
~. : rr'lrtited BY law.
G. DARCANTEL. Deputv.
New O.leau, March 10 1870 milo % ant l. II