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THE I.gLTE OF IMMIGRANTS.

An interesting document has just been
published at Washington, In the form of
report by Mr.. Edward Young, of the Blu
reau of Statistics, embracing all the facts
attIinable in regard to emigrants and i'm
migration. After rapid review of immi
grafton during the past fifty years, the re-
port says:
As regards nationality, more than one
half of those who have thus far arrived in
the United States are British, and come
from the United Kingdom, or from the
British possessions of North America.
These speak our language, and large part
are acquainted with our laws and institu-
tons. The German element comes next,
and embraces nearly two-thirds of the re-
mainder; an industrious and intelligent
people, large proportion settling in rural
districts. The Scandiuavians, who have
already made extensive settlements in the
Northwestern States, are industrious, eco
nomical, and temperate. The wide con-
trasts between skilled and unskilled labor.
between industry and lazness, between
economical habits and unthrift, indicates a
marked variation in the capital value of
the immigrant 10 the country. The un-
skilled labOrers, who at once engage in
subduing the forests, or eultlvating the
prairies, are of ar more value to the coun-
try than those who remain in the large
cities. Deducting the women and children,
who pursue no occupation, about Al per
cent Of the whole immigration have been
trained to various pursuits. Nearly half of
these are skilled laborers and work men,
who have acquired their trades under the
rigorous system which prevails in the Old
World, and come here to give us the bene-
fit of their training and skill without re-
payment of the cost of such education.
The sum of $500 seems to be the full aver
age capital value Of each immigrant. At
this rate those who landed upon our shores
during the year just closed, added upwards
of S2s5, 0OO,OO to our national wealth,
while during the last half century the in
crement from this source exceeds So, 243,
| $50, 800. ii is impossible to make an in
telligent estimate Of the value to the coun-
| try of those foregn-born citizens who
brought their educated minds, their cult
waited tastes, their skill in the arts, and
their inventive genius. In the year 1889
there arrived ut the port of New York in
the steamship British Queen, which sailed
| from the port of London, a Swedish immi-
| grant. better known as Captain John Err
lesson. What was his value to the country
as estimated ON the 9th of March, 1862
was it eight hundred, eight hundred thous-
and or eight millions of dolars2
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-05-19
gHE Is'O.u.1.V SUFFR.gGE GOV.
I'E.V'TEO.V'S.

The two rival woman suffrage assOcia-
lions held sessions in New York last week.
The meetings were attended by large aud
fences, and good degree of interest was
manifested. At the meeting The American
Association, held at Steinway hall ON
Wednesday, Mrs. Livermore presided, and
speeches were made by Rev. DR.. Edward
Eggleston, Julia Ward Howe, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Blackwell, and other promi-
ncnl advocates of the cause. Resolutions
were adopted which recommended a con-
certcd effort by women 10 obtain from their
State Legislature an act authorizing wo-
men to vote ut the next presidential cloc-
ton, under the authority conferred by the
Constitution OF the United States; approv-
ing he effort TO obtain suffrage for the wo-
men in the District Of Columbia, Michi-
gan, and elsewhere, under the provisions
of the fourteenth and iifteetb amendments;
declaring that for women to participate in
making laws she is required TO obey, and
to AN equality of rights in all directions,
has nothing TO do with special social theo-
ries, and that the recent attempts in this
city and elsewhere TO associate the woman
suffrage cause with the doctrine of free
love, and to hold il re sponsible for the
crimes and follies of individuals, IL an
outrage upon common sense and decency,
and a SANDER upon the Intelligence of the
women of America.
The National Association met on Thurs
day. Mrs. Isabella b. Hooker presided,
and delivered the principal address, in
" hlch she reviewed the efforts Of the Ma
tional Committee at Washington last win
ter. and urged that every woman in the
land vote, or attempt 10 vote, at the State
and Federal elections, under the provis'
ions of the act TO enforce the fifteenth a.
mendment. Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton
followed stating in the course of her re-
marks that the Tribune had given up the
argument against woman suffrage. and
that Horace Greeley was fairly driven Ia
The wall She said that the Republican
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-05-19
v.RR.nO.vT US. WISCONSIN.

The agricultural statistics of Vermont
and Wisconsin, from the new census re-
port, are published, as comparative state
ments of the agricultural condition and
pro spects of the two States. There is no
particular reason that we are aware of for
such comparison; but it is curious and
not uninteresting, nevertheless, to notice
the relative agricultural resources and
products of State so old as Vermont bud
one so new as Wisconsin. Vermont as n
State is as old as the Government ITSELF
and as n settlement hundred years older
than that with good soil and agricultural
resources yet undeveloped. Wisconsin rs
a State is but Just out of her teens, and rs
a settlement but few years older. Yer
mont has an area of about 10000 square
miles, or G,5OO,O0O acres, and Wisconsin IL
bout $4,000 square miles, or say $4,000, 900
acres. In 1880 Wisconsin had 10000 in
habtants, while Vermont had about 30O-
0C0. According to the new census Vermont
has population of 330,0 and Wisconsin
something over 100000 The nu mber
of acres of improved land in Vermont is
about 100000, nearly half the whole ter
ritory, and in Wisconsin about 5000, 900, or
about one-sixth of the area. The cash val
ne of farms in Vermont is $4,000, 900 In
Wisconsin 5000, 0O0, 900. The estimated val
ne of farm productions in Vermont is S35,
100000, and in Wis. SIS, 100000. Tie num-
Der of sheep in Vermont is $50, 600, and the
quantity of wool produced 5000, 900 pounds;
in Wise onSin 100000 sheep and 4,OOO,O
pounds. The grains produced in Yer
mont amount in the aggregate to G,3OO,OOC
bushels, and in Wisconsin to "a ,20O, 00C
bushels. Butter in Vermont Is, 900, 900, and
in Wisconsin 22,OOO,OOO pounds. Maple
sugar in Vermont 9,OO0,O and in Wiscon-
sin 600 pounds. Value of animal,
sla ughtcred or sold for slaughter in Yer
mont 81, 300, 900, and in Wisconsin $4,000
| 600.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-05-19

one Of the institutions of Philadelphia is
a Medical College whose sole Business, it
appears has been to sell diplomas. 1t has
issued printed circular which reads
Through the recommendation of this a
gency, physicians, lawyers, clergymen,
and teachers can OBTAIN the honors of all
the universities in the United States, such
as the degrees of A. NJ, A. b., NJ. D., d.
ID. S., ID. D., l.. l.. d." etc. The different
degrees commanded different prices. The
price charged for an NJ. d. was $50, while
a ID. d. S. could be purchased for still less
No examination or personal application
was necessary; the parchment could be
sent by express, c. o. D., to any address.
The State authorities are now looking into
the matter, and bill has been introduced
in Pennsylvania Legislature to repeal the
charter Of this swindling concern.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-05-19

-Thalberg, the celebrated pianist, died
at London, recently, at the age of 50.
The snail has 40 rows of teeth, with III
on each row, or 1920 teeth in all.
John Hatfield of Troy, n. Y, Just dead,
introduced the first friction matches into
this country, in 1896. He used to white
them all out with a jack-knife.
Tree planting in Nebraska is prosecuted
at lively rate. One day 10000 Young trees
passed over Il single line of railroad. A
company of Swedes had contracted for H.
900 cottonwoods to set out on their farms.
This tree planting is now regular routine
of agricultural settlements.
}. NJ. Kimball of GAINESVILLE, Wis, late
~ raised "A large amount of money on Il
forged paper, and left for Clinton, Ia,
where he was arrested and taken back To
Janesvile. On Sunday he committed sui
eide, and his young wife died of u broken
heart, caused by his disgrace. They leave
four little children.
Indiana has ut last amended her divorce
laws. The law now requires three years
bonatde residence in the State before a di-
vorce for any cause can be obtained, and in
ease of the application being made on the
ground of acts committed in another State,
it must be shown that those acts are legal
grounds for divorce in the State where they
were committed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-05-19

\ JUnGE WHO KNEW HIS BUSINESS
There was refreshing scene in a Rich
mond Court recently. A man had been
convicted of an attempt Improperly to in
luence trial, and the Judge, in passing
sentence upon him, said al owe it to you
and others-perhaps more to you than any
other-that l am sitting here a Virginia
Judge. You elected me to administer the
laws OF the Commonwealth with an up
right and impartial mind, and to keep pure
the course of justice in Virginia. know
not how better can Justify your expecta-
tons and vindicate the wisdom of your
choice, believing you to have offended A.
gainst the laws of the State, than by i'm
posing upon you tho highest penalty of the
lava tine of $500 and the COSTS"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-05-19

The primary school taught by Miss
Laura y. Haven, a successful teacher, closes
this week. Number of scholars, twenty
five.
Mr.. II, T., Goats gave one of his instruc-
tive lectures on Astronomy, Sacred His
tory, and Temperance, at the school-house
last Saturday evening
Mrs. Nicholas Clark has bought and
moved into the house owned by Mrs. Bas-
com. Mr.. Albert Thurber has bought the
farm owned by Mrs, Clark,
Rev, Mr., Bennett of Hinsdale, n. H.,
united with the Baptist church last Satur-
day. The following Sunday the Sabbath
school was reorganized, and choice made OF
Rev. Mr.. Bennett as superintendent, Dea
j. Tucker and Mrs. Wells Thurber assis-
tants. Mrs. Thurber was also chosen libra
rian
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-05-19

warmly greeted. lie is looking fresh and
not bit fatigued from his recent labors,
Gen. Mcdowell is the generalization Of
solidity and cool judgment, and he listen-
ed with marked attention to the address by
Governor Fairchild, whose armless sleeve
tells of his sacrifice in behalf of his coun-
try. General Meade introduced tho orator
OF the day. Generals Burnside and Dew
ems, with many of their brother officers
were on the platform with Governor Olaf
lin, Speaker Jewell and others. II was an
occasion of rare interest"
Following the Grand Army was II re-un-
ION of the participants in the Burnside
Expedition" or the "First Glass in Geog-
raphy," AS the boys iacetiously call them
selves; next the cavalry boys, welcomed
home their princely young "Uhlan," Phil
Sheridan from Germany. while the grand
old Army of the Potomac finished out the
week with appropriate festivities. Gen.
Burnside was unanimously elected Grand
Commander of q. A. r., and the next an
nual meeting is TO be held at Cleveland,
Ohio the first Tuesday in May.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-05-19

The length of the Hoosac tunnel now
opened is 1851 feet, and the distance re-
naming is 2ll0 feet,
Gen. Sheridan and Mrs. Lincoln and
Tad arrived at New York last week in the
steamship Russia from Liverpool.
-Rosemond, Illinois, turned ont Il big
rat hunt the other day, and came not home
until upward Of 5000 victims had been Sc
cured.
Gov. Claflin of Massachusetts, has just
appointed Mrs. Julia Ward Howe and Mrs.
Stevens, of Cambridge, as Justices of the
Peace for Suffolk county.
Joseph White Of Shutesbury, Mass,
shot Calvin Carter at the house of Reuben
Bacon, at 9 o'clock on Sunday evening,
causing his death in fifteen minutes.
Sir John Frederick William Herschel,
the only son of the great astronomer, and
himself an astronomer of worldwide re-
pute, died in London May 18th, at the age
OF 70.
Reports from Arizona state that on the
30th of April party of settlers, aided by
friendly Indians, ON an expedition for re-
venge, attacked a camp of hostile Apaches.
and killed So, taking % children prisoners.
The yellow fever is making sad havoc
in Buenos Ayres. Business is entirely
suspended and the city to great extent is
deserted. The Custom House and all the
banks are closed. The ravages of the dis
ease will apparently only cease for want of
victims.
Kentucky is progressing. Judge NJ.
IL. Cofer of the Seventh Kentucky Judi
cial District, instructs the grand jury TO
admit negro testimony in their in
vestigations. He decides that negroes are
citizens, and have right to testify as Il ne
cessity for protection in the enjoyment OF
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-05-19

Mrs. LINcoLN's RETURN.-The n. Y.
World, in the person of a lady reporter, in
terviewed Mrs. Lincoln ON Friday of last
week, and found her in deep mourning
and looking pale from her voyage, though
~ neshy rs ever. She expressed her in
Robert for the present, and cannot tell
whether or not she will rGturn to Europe.
Her voyage was long and unpleasant one,
though the passengers were social and
agreeable, including three generals, three
captains, an earl and countess. In re-
Spouse to "A question as to the rough pas,
sage, Mrs, Lincoln remarked: "Rough2
guess you would have thought so! Rough
was no name for it. We certainly thought
we were doomed to destruction every mo-
day and Friday, last week." Her son Tad,
now smart, Intelligent and robust young
man of 20, has very strong dislike for
newspaper publicity, and expresses wish
that editors would stop talking about his
mother" Mrs. Lincoln does not propose
to make any more efforts to get her pension.
She thinks she has had trouble enough
about it already. Both Mrs. Lincoln and
Tad are highly pleased with their reception
in the old country. All they met over the
water. especially officials, treated them with
the utmost kindness, and seemed to respect
them for tho sake of the memory of the
martyred President,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-05-19
Books, Magazines, Etc,

WoNDERFUL ESCAPES Revised from the
French, and original chapters added. nv
hichard Whiteing. New York Charles
Scribner Co. This volume belongs to the
illustrated Library of Wonders now being
issued by these publishers, and forms. we
believe the 10th volume IN the series. each
Of which, however, is entirely distinct i'm
character. This book appears to be faith
full compilation of historical events. and
though somewhat Frenchy in appearance
doubtless embraces much in the way of bi.
ography and anecdotc that will be new to
the reader. For sale by Joseph Steep.
BREAD INNERs-By a lady of Boston
Nichols Hall, publishers, 80 Bromneld
street. This book is evidently written for
a good purpose, and contains some excel
lent points, but these are counterbalancpd
by weaknesses which must prove fatal to
the success which its fair author has doubt-
less anticipated. However, the book will
bear perusal, and If the reader find therein
suggestions which will aid him or her in
the solution of the question of woman's Ia
Dor, 1t will not have been written in vain.
For sale by J. Steen.
THE METROPOLIS EXPLAINED AND H..
Illustrated. With map. A neat and
convenient little handbook designed for
strangers visiting New York, issued by the
well known clothing firm of Devlin & Co.,
corner of Broadway and Grand street, Up.
o. box 22j6). The publishers announce
that they will be happy TO present copy
to any one applying for it by mail or in per-
son-which is not an exhorbitant price.
surely.
We have received from r. b. Peterson &
Brothers of Philadelphia an advance copy
of the tenth volume of their new, cheap and
popular edition of Wilkie Collns's works,
now in course Of publication by them, en-
titled "Basil, or The Crossed Path" This
well known English writer is recognized as
one of the most popular of living noveists,
and no writer of fiction better understands
the art of story telling than he does. Price
IS cents. For sale by all booksellers; or
copies will be sent to any one, postpaid, by
the publishers, on receipt of price.
The June magazines have mostly made
their appearance the June number of Har-
per's, commencing its 43d volume, opens
with a brilliant poem by Mr.. VIM. Allen
Butler, the author of "Nothing to Wear"
The poem Is entitled General Average"
and effectively portrays two characters not
uncommon in mercantile life-those of "A
Yankee merchant, Princeps, and a Jew, OF
the firm Of Moses Il Brother, in second
hand square," and shows that even in cum
ming jew may receive lesson from Il
shrewd Gentle. The illustrations are as
characteristic as the poem itself, and the
latter is likely to be as popular as "Nothing
to Wear, which was originally published
in Harpers Weekly, fourteen years ago.
Received: The Historical Magazine Ex-
ira, containing an extended review of ChaS.
Francis Adams's recent address on Ameri-
can neutrality. Henry B. Dawson, pub
Usher, Morrisiana, y. Y,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-05-19

onezer Fisher, sou of Simeon Fisher, while
in the act Of hiving swarm OF his bees,
was stung near the end of his nose, the bee
leaving his sting in the part, but which was
Immediately extracted by friend. In a
few minutes thereafter Mr. Fisher COM
planned, as did Mr.. Pelham, of feeling faint,
and death resulted in less than half an hour,
and the entire surface of his body became
quickly and wildly spotted. Although the
writer was not an eyewitness of the event,
yet the facts, as related at the timo, and
since, are from an Enthusiastically reliable
source. A brief account was published in
the Reporter soon after, then edited by
Mr.. John IIobrook of Brattleboro. 4
more extended monograph Of the event was
also published in the "American journal
Of the Medical Sciences" in Oct, 1896, in
answer TO letter of inquiry from James
Mease, NJ. d., of Philadelphia, the dstin-
guished medical writer. The same may be
found in Miss Hemenway's Historical Gaz-
etteer, in the history of wardsboro, when
published. Jpw,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-05-19

In his charge to the grand jury upon
opening the United States district court in
Provo, Utah, on the "a inst, Judge Strick-
land aid that the President wished them
To be protected in their duties and rights as
jurors, whether they were Mormons or not,
and he added: 1--WE have no prejudice
against Mormons, and this feeling is dying
cut among the masses of the people of the
United States, and is only held TO by few
crazy persons; sensible men feel that Nor
monsm has rights as much rs other isms.
/ am glad TO see this. There is no reason
why one denomination should be held to
account and others not. We desire TO give
every man his rights and protection, and to
punish tie unruly only. We desire Ia
make our courts respected on their mer-
its"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-05-19

THE SUNS Observation-Disclosures people
and they are many in America-should
court the sun. The very worst soporific is
laudanum, and the very best, sunshine.
Therefore it is very plain that poor sleep
ers should pass as many hours in the day
in sunshine, and as few as possible in the
shade. Many women are martyrs, and
yet do not know it. They shut the sun
shin out Of their houses and their hearts,
they wear wells, they carry parasos, they
do all possible to keep off the subtlest and
yet most potent influence which is intend
ed: to give them strength, and beauty, and
che eriulness. Is it not time to change all
this, and so get color and roses in our pale
checks, strength in our weak backs, and
courage in our timid souls! The women
of America are pale and delicate they
may be blooming and strong, and the sun
light will be a potent influence in this
transformation. VIII they not try it year
or two, and oblige thousands of admirers d?
-HeQrM and Home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-05-19

A shocking and fatal accident occurred
on Friday last to girl six years of age,
the daughter of Judson Goodell of this
town. She was spending the day with a
mel ghbor, Mrs. Atwood, an aged lady, who
gave her a lighted candle and asked her to
bring some potatoes from the cellar. Hear
ing the little girl scream, Mrs. Atwood
fastened TO the cellar and found her clothes
on fire. She attempted to obtain water to
put out the fire, but to no effect. Her
clothes were wholly consumed before any
of them could be removed, and so severely
was the child burned that she died in a
few hours.
Rev. \. Chandler of Dummerston is
temporarily preaching at the Centre.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-05-19

The Baptist Sabbath school was organ
lied last Sunday by the choice of 5. II.
sherman, Supt.i w. c. Halliday, Asst; o.
\. Lazelle, Librarian; s. NJ. Yeaw, Treas
urer; Chas A. Briggs, Secretary. Efforts
are to be made TO increase the library,
committee being chosen for that purpose.
There were twelve classes formed, and we
are expecting flourishing school.
Trade is good, and although the spring
comes forward slowly, farmers and all are
hoping for prosperous season. All are
labOring for that end, and it is TO be hoped
their labors will be blest with success. Far
mers are quite gratiiied with the result of
the sugar season. 1t is thought the maple
sugar crop of this town alone is equal to 100
tons.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-05-19
Jamaica.

"A correspondent of the Rutland Her
aid, writing from Jamaica, says "Our
faithful postmaster, Mr.. James Daggett,
formerly of Wallngford, is laid aside from
active duty by fall he sustained few
days since in his office. For few days he
seemed to recover from it, but latterly his
symptoms are worse. His nirmities,
brought on by service in the Union army,
and the satisfaction he gives in the duties
Of his office, have won for him the general
regard and sympathy of the community"
The people of Jamaica have interested
themselves in the temperance cause, and
had an interesting meeting on the evening
of the Goth ult. An address was delivered
by Rev. Mr.. Olmsted, and the following of
ficers chosen President, ~ Joel Holton
Vice President, l.. NJ. Reed Secretary and
Treasurer, j G. Robinson; Vigilance Com
mttee, VIM. IL. IL. ITolton, }. A. Butler,
A. Muzzy, T.. II. Albee, j. q. Eddy. The
meeting also adopted the following resolu-
ton: Resolved, That all persons in this
town engaged in unlawful rattle in intoxi-
eating liquors are hereby requested to de-
sist from such traffic, under penalty of pros
ecution according to law Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-05-19

For the dozenth time il is announced
That the coal strike in Pennsylvania is a
bout over. In the Schuylkill region the
men have gone 10 work again, having pro-
Vided for settlement, not only of the
question OF wages for the present year, but
of all differences that may aris e hereafter,
by arbitration. An agreement to this eff
feet was formally signed by the anthracite
board of trade and the miners and labor
err, association, last week. In the Scran-
ton region matters are still in a bad way,
and so much hard feeling has been engen-
dered that there seems TO be no immediate
prospect Of a compromise or of general
resumption of work. The strike has al
ready lasted four or five months, during
all which time some 10000 men have been
ont of work and consequently out of wag-
es and the gre-t coal carrying companies
have been almost idle.