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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-25
.Janiaifa.

AIR. j. &. Daggett, our esteemed post
master, and his wife, have recently re-
turned from a six weeks visit among their
relatives and friends in Massachusetts. His
health has been very poor for long time,
and he is yet, we are sorry to say, unable
to attend to the duties of his office.
Mr.. ii. II. FELTON,, one of our enterprise
ing townsmen, is about erecting n new
saw mill on the outskirts of the village, on
the road leading to West Jamaica. He
thinks of putting in circular in connec-
ton with an up and down saw, which is
considered TO be quite an Improvement ON
the old plan.
Mr.. ii. c. Plymton has within the last
year built new grst-mill, which is capa-
BILE of grinding from 10 to 30 bushels of
grain per hour, and is great accommoda-
ton to the community. We have Boot
shop, also, that turns out from 1000 to 1000
cases of boots per year, and employs from
80 to 30 hands, and manufactures boots of a
very superior quality. 1t is conducted and
carried ON by the firm known as Parsons,
Livermore d Holton, where quite enterpris-
ing young men. We also have two heavy
teams, that run regular between Jamaica
village and Brattleboro ; one horse, and
one horse team. They do a large amount
of business, and are always crowded with
work. We have three Groceries and Dry
Goods Stores, in the center of the village,
that do fair amount of business. There
is one Blacksmith shop in operation, and
business enough for another. There are
two Tanneries in the village that turn out
a large amount of leather, every year; and
one chair shop that is doing very good
business. We have three lawyers in ia
maica village, all of whom seem to be well
patronized. We also have two Doctors.
DR.. Holton, an Allopath Of the old school,
is Physician of great experience, and has
been in practice here for long term of
years. DR.. Spring, an Eclectic Physicrian,
has been in practice but few years. He
has done well in his line of practice, and
has many friends. DR.. Pier, in the north
part Of the town, is a Thomsonan Phys-
clan Of considerable experience and prac-
tice, and in no way inerior to the others in
point of success.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-25

The conclusion of the Westfield disas-
Ter is so unusual, from the fact that some
body has been found to blame, as to cause
general comment. The coroner's jury
brought in verdict of "criminal negli-
gence," and the coroner promptly ordered
the arrest of the President OF the company,
Mr.. Jacob Vanderbilt, the superintendent
and the engineer of the Westfeld, who
were thereupon committed to the Tombs.
Bail was offered but the coroner refused to
accept it, when writs of habeas corpus were
obtained, and Judge Sutherland finally adj
United all three TO bail, the superintendent
in $4,000 and the others each in $40, 600.
The New York statute declares loss Of life
in consequence of such negligence to be
manslaughtor in the third degree, and pun
ishes il with Imprisonment in the States
prison for from two to four years. II is re-
ported that Jacob Vanderbilt and his
friends are very indignant at their incar-
ceration in the Tombs, and will spend
money literally to defeat the prosecution,
but the verdict and arrest is highly APP
pauded by the public.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-25

A pleasing little variation of religious
exercises, not heretofore down in any rit-
ual is reported from Kansas, st. Lawrence.
II was suddenly revealed 10 worshiping
congregation that cock fight was in pro-
gress in the Westinghouse yard. The sac
red edifce was emptied in a moment, the
oStensible purpose of the evacuatorS being
sternly 10 stop the combat, which, however,
they somehow failed to do, while the de-
serted pastor put his head out of the win
dow and calculated: "You are all missr-
able sinners-whch whipped?"
In the Province of Szchuan, China, the
cultivation of wax is very profitable. The
wax is produced by an insect, raised from
eggs cultivated in other districts, and trans
ported to Szchuan carefully packed. These
eggs are suspended in clusters to the shoots
of the wax trees, which are but shrubs,
soon after which the Larvae appear, COM
pletely covering the branches. 1t is upon
these branches and their leaves that the in
sect feeds. About two months later the
grub takes the chrysalis form, burying it,
self in white wax secretion. The branches
become entirely coated with wax AN inch
thick, when they are cut OF and boiled ill
the wax rises TO the surface. II is thought
that this insect would thrive in our climate.
M. Alonzo Hayward, of San Francisco,
is represented as a sort of Californian
Monte Cristo. lie is Vermonter by birth;
went to the Golden State many years ago;
made considerable money invested it in
piece of mining land, which promised well,
but yielded nothing. Hayward spent all
his means, and then borrowed of a former
partner, Chamberlain, who had retired
from the discouraging enterprise in dis
gust, all the money, $4,000, the good-hear-
ed fellow had in the world. Hayward had
hope through every adverse circumstance,
and went ON with his work until his labor
ers were reduced to a bag of beans, and his
last penny was exhausted Then, at last,
he reached the precious ore, and obtained
the first product of the famous Amador
mine, the richest on the globel When the
mine was paying $4,000 a month, Hay
ward, in gratitude, made over to his part
ner and friend half the mine. Chamber
lain retired afterward with g., 600, 900, and
Hayward, weary of growing rich, sold it to
stock company. The Amador will WELD
$500, 900 net this years
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-25
Wears IfeBis.

Photographic communication has been
established between New York and Japan.
Notwithstanding adverse reports, the
Mount Gents tunnel is pronounced a COM
plete success, and the formal opening will
occur in September.
"A man at Wyandotte, Mich, is cultiva-
ting turtles. He is now feeding 500 of them
in II pen, and the voice of the turtle must
be considerably heard from in that vicinity.
An explosion Of gun-cotton recently at
Stowmarket, England, was terribly des-
tructive Of life and limb. Twelve persons
were instantly killed or fatally injured,
and forty others severely or slightly
wounded.
Will NJ, Carleton, the new vorse-Ina-
kor, is a journalist, and only twenty-four;
resides at Hillsdale, Mich, seventy miles
west Of Toledo, Ohio is the son of plain
and laboring farmer; was graduated at
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-25

C. e. Bowen of South Carolina, who
was recently convicted of bigamy, and sub
sequently pardoned, has entered the GU
bernatorial contest in his State, and has a
fair prospect for nomination.
james Parton has happy knack at IT,
ties. His last, whereon he proposes this
winter to lecture people, is "Who are the
Vulgar" His audiences will never con
slider the discussion personal, since the adj
age about the perpetual exception of pres
ent company acts as a statute oflimitations.
A new and timely toy has been inven-
ted by an ingenious mechanic of New York
city. 1t is a miniature steamboat, the ma
chinery of which, on being wound up, ex-
plodes by means of a spring, scattering
portions of the boat and the little men, wo-
men and children by which it Is occupied
in every direction. The object of this
pleasing toy is to familiarize children early
with the contingencies of steamboat travel.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-25

Rev. o. c. Dickinson, n missionary of
the American Sabbath School Union,
preac he'd in the NJ. L. church in this viii
lage on Sunday the Goth inst, at the usual
hour to a good audience and with much ac-
ceptance. He is laboring in the interest of
sabbath schools. He has left an appoint
ment to visit us again in three or four
weeks. Rev. Samuel p. Everett of Rowe,
Mass, and pastor Of the Baptist church in
Whit ngham, held O'Clock service on
the same day at the same place.
Repairs on the Universalst church will
be completed and the church ready for use
again in short time. This society is still
destitute of minister, but we trust will be
ableto procure one at an early day. The Sab
bath school is being conducted with inter-
est and success-one of the best for several
years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-25
West BraffIeborO.

r.. Grogan of Brattleboro occupied the
pulpit of the Congregational church last
Sunday.
Alexander Rockwell again offers his
farm for sal ca good opportunity for some
one.
&C. w. Hall, son of Louis Hall, grad
uate of Middlebury College at the recent
commencement, has gone to Glens Falls,
n. Y, to take charge of the academy at
that place.
"A Good Samaritan society has been or
ganized which holds its meetings fortnight
ly, Sunday evenings, alte rnately at the
school house in District No. 10, and on
Dummerston hill. Three meetings have
been held, at which the attendance was ex-
&c edingly good, and the interest manifest
ed promises the best results. The religious
interest in the same districts continues I'M
abated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-25

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vico which i. hoina riai,1l,, onrnrood 70 III,
narts of Tho omnjrc nv onioors dosiano,od
for the work. lie is nrnctising his armies
in building railroads, conving our oxam-
pie in this respect so that corps NAV bo
moved TO any point with CELEBRITY in case or
necessity. France also is ouietIv lint in
dustriouslv putting her disorpanized army
into shape. incorporatinp the hest features
of the Prussian system. There is no doubt
that Russian pride is wounded bv the
enormous strides of Prussia. and her old
cnmity would break out if the slightest
occasion offered. Russia has the largest
nilifarv establishment Of o,,. 90 A., H.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-25
PoHdriFIe.

The school in Pondvile, taught by Miss
Emma Warner, closed Aug. llth with good
success. The whole number of scholars
"a average attendance, q 1905. Names
of scholars that have no absent or tardy
marks: Mary II. Morse, Linus Bingham,
Johnnie Morse, Willie Morse. Having no
absent marks: Mamie Morse, Annie Morse,
Julia Morell, Johnnie Fishor absent one
half day: Ell Morell absent one day; Ida
Morse. Having no tardy marks: Nellie
Adams, Cora Bingham, Herbert Hough-
ton, George Houghton, Lucius Mason, Al
ice Stratton, frankie Perry, Ebert Wor-
den; but one tardy mark : Francis Bing-
ham, Annie Morse, Julia Moroll, Henry
Brooks, Willie Fisher, Johnnie Fisher, Eli
Morell,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-25

feasance inpublic trusts is the consequence.
If the occasioning loss to the country of
hundreds of thousands of lives and thous-
ands of millions of treasure has no penal
ty in our laws, what penalty can there be for
mere breaches of public trust2 If power
full conspiratorial rings, armed or unarm-
ed, can defeat the law, what chance is there
for equality before the law2 What securi-
ty for life or property
These questions must be met at last. The
longer they are adjourned the more Diff
cult 1t will be to meet them. The time to
has c met them was at the beginning of the
war, in 1861 instead of 1871. The main
question is the reform of the party in pow
er, the making it Republican in deed and
not merely in name. 1t must be Invested
of the load Of secret society interests, ring
interests, new party interests, and private
personal interests with which II has been
barnacled and water logged, or 1t must
sink from its own worthlessness.
II has been filled with one class of DOM
ocrats let us invite into it the better and
more honest class, by showing determin-
alton to get rid Of the worst of both parties.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-25

premises. consisting Of live acres of land,
located on the hill at the south end of Ca
nal street, Is devoted to the raising of these
various crops, only the more important of
which we have here enumerated. A year
ago he commenced the erection of propa-
eating house for the culture of shrubs and
Towering plants, which he completed dur
ing the winter doing the entire work him
self. The house IL 80 by % feet in dimen-
sions and for heating purposes is fitted up
with a furnace and pipes procured in New
York at an expense Of over $500. The to-
tai cost allowing fair estimate for his own
time, was about $1,000. Including tho
amount required for hot beds, Of which
there are four or five of large size, 1000 feet
of glass were necessary. What the entire
proceeds of the place for the present year
will amount to, cannot as yet be stated
with accuracy; suffice it to say, it will
greatly exceed what the proprietor could
have earned behind a counter, and is suf-
fcient to stimulate him to increased exer-
ton. Considering that Mr.. Allen is still
but 20 years of age, that the only instruc-
ton he has had in the culture of plants and
in the various details of the work has been
derived from the study Of books and from
his own experiences that he is not aware
of any special faculty or taste in the direc-
ton in which he has been led, but like most
boys having no special interest in the crops
they are required to cultivate, always used
TO be a little shy Of the garden consider
ing, too, that the idea was wholly his own,
and that he has from the start had the en-
tire charge and responsibility of the work,
as well as, with slight exception, the labor
itself to perform, his success appears not
little remarkable, and worthy of being
placed before the hundreds of farmers
boys who read the PHGNIx, and who, we
hope, will make as good use of its pages as
did young Allen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-25

CHARLES Alexander is building tobacco
barn 20 feet in length.
The prospects for great number of
scholars to attend the Select School is quite
encouraging.
Elliot Jacobs has purchased the farm
which formerly belonged to the late Capt.
Abel Weatherhead. 1t was valued at
$4,000.
Rev. Sumner Ellis will preach in the
Church next Sabbath at o'clock p. NJ.
Rev. Silas Rogers will lecture before the
Good Samaritan Society at the Hall.
Edwards & Smith have enlarged their
shop for the manufacture of baby wagons,
and are putting in steam engine. Stephen
Smith d Son are also making additions to
their shop.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-25

RICHARD YATEs.-The saddest instance
of the power of intoxicating drink to de-
stroy the highest intellect, and debase the
noble st character is seen in the career of
Dick Yates, ex-senator and ex-governor of
Hi nois. Endowed with rare mental pow
ers and with noble impulses which made
him one of the foremost champions of the
battle against slavery apd oppression, his
career in the Senate was brilliant one,
only dimmed towards its close by the pain
full fact which became daily more and more
evident, that the man who could boldly de-
fly the slave power, and whose public vir-
tue stood firm in the face of all temptation,
was incapable of resisting his own appe-
tite for strong drink, and wa fast becom-
ing its helpless slave. Spite of all efforts
of his friends and admirers, spite Of his
own earnest resolutions in his better mo-
ments, he went steadily down until he be-
came disgrace to the party which had
placed him in the Senate, and divided with
the notorious Salisbury the shame of
senatorial drunkard. He has been the
pri de of his own State, and deservedly so.
He il was, as governor of Illinois, who
sought out the tanner of Galena and gave
command of II regiment, and from this
colonelcy, granted by Dick Yates, Gen.
Grant rose to his present position. Could
he Yates now but control his appetite no
Office in the gift of his State or the country
would be beyond his ambition, but rum
has blighted his career, and he is now Of
tenest quoted ~ a terrible example of its
overpower ing mastery. The latest scandal
regarding this unfortunate man is that hav-
ing adopted the free love doctrines advocat-
ed by Tilton, Woodruff & Co., he has be-
come so abandoned and bare faced in his
profiigacy that his wife, most worthy and
aniable woman, has been obliged to file
bill for divorce. Thus has he fallen from
his high estate, and all through the curse
of Intoxicating drink.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-25

School district No. is making arrange
ments to build school house this autumn.
A few days since the dwelling house of
Odd Fairbanks was entered by some UNI
known person while the family were alb
sent, and articles of clothing valued at for
ty or fifty dollars were stolen. II is sup
posed to be the work of a vagrant who was
passing through the vicinity, and was seen
by several persons in the neighborhood.
Many years ago, when the ministers
more frequently called upon their parish
toner's than now, Rev. Paul Hines, who
used to preach at Nottingham, called at the
deacon's house just after n shower. His
coat being quite wet, the good wife of the
deacon Immediately brought from the ward
robe her Oldest sons coat, and offered it to
the minister to put on in exchange for his
wet one, which she hung by the fire TO dry.
Not mistrusting anything wrong, she never
thought to examine the pock cts of her son q
coat. The son, who happened that day to
be absent from home, used to occasionally
IKE to play game Of "high-low jack"
when away from home, and had iuadyer-
tently left pack of cards in his pocket.
worn at an evening party few nights be-
fore. The minister warmed and dried him
self by the fire, and had a pleasant after
Moons chat with the deacon and his family.
AT length supper was announced, carefully
prepared for the occasion by the deacon's
daughters. Nothing unusual had occurred
till at the table the worthy minister had oc-
casion to use pocket handkerchief, and
Sc cling a small portion of one protruding
from the side pocket of his coat, quickly
drew it forth, and with it the pack of cards
so nauspiciously left there by the deacons
son, portion of which fell promiscuously
o tibet table. Among them IL e jack -of-hearts
fell face-sde up near the deacon's plate. 81
declare y exclaimed the good man, 81 lit
tie thought Of turning up Jack, herew
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-25

The trustees of Powers institute, have
secured, as teacher, the services of Mr.. 5.
c. Smith, formerly principal of a flourish
ing academy at North Andover. He has
had ample experience, and brings flatter-
The school will commence on Wednesday,
September 9, and Mr.. Smith will be assist
ed by gentleman and lady, who are both
graduates ofthe Bridgewater normal school.
The building and apparatus are in good or
der, and the school will open with excel
lie mt prospects. See advertisement.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-25

We copy this week from the Golden Age
Theodore Tlton's paper an article on the
temperance question, to which we would
call the attention of those who desire new
light upon this important subject Though
we do not endorse Mr.. Tilton's views as to
the nutritive value of wine, or the necessi
ty of habitual stimulus TO any individual in
good health, there is still much in what he
says that will bear candid consideration.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-25

Daniel c. Wright of Westminster has
raised this year 800 bushels of oats from four
acres-ninety bushels per acre of 80 pounds
each.
The Bellows Falls Times tells of a
bunch of rye from Mr.. n. c. Pierce's farm,
in Westminster, consisting of $50 stalks
and 81 feet high, and all the product of one
kernel. The number of kernels is estimat-
ed at 5000. He has eight acres of such all
cut which makes $500 bundles, all in good
order and a nice crop.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-25
Londonderry.

About twenty persons visited disrep-
utable house in Londonderry ON Saturday
night of last week, occupied by family
named Duryea, and administered a coat of
tar and feathers to the inmates. A married
man named Thomas found there attempted
to esca pc from the house by jumping from
the chamber window, hut was caught and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-25
.HarTborO.

Nehemiah johnson of this town while
returning home from the house of his son
on Friday last, fell in the road and was
soon after found dead by one of the neigh
bors. The cause Of his death is supposed
to have been a disease Of the heart lie
was 10 years of age.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-25
FaysfferiIfe.

The Goth annual fair of the Windham
County Agricultural Society will be held at
the grounds near this village on Wednes-
day and Thursday, Sept. 27 and 2s.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-25

marched TO his own house and there made
to confess his frailties TO his wife, and then
promised to leave town, on pain of an tad
heslve suit and "wooden horse"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-25
TO .sDu.RR TIsRRs.

THE VERMONT PHOENIX HAS LARGER CIR.
CULATIoN THAN ANY OTHER NEWSPAPER IN
SOUTHERN VERMONT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-25

also that they be placed upon the records Of Lodge
In behalf Of wAntastiquet Lodge. No. &, l. o. o. +.
d. II. pERRf, Com.
Brattieboro, VT, Aug. 2ist, 1871.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-25

Whereas, John B.zuill, member Of our Engine Co.,
'Hydropath, No. g." has been removed from us by
death: BE 1t therefore Resolved that by this removal
our Company has been deprived Of we'll beloved,
prompt and useful member; who was ready to
perform his whole duty both to us aud the public.
Resolved, That we cordially sympathze with all the
friends Of the departed in this dspensston Of Divine
Providence by which they have been deprived Of be-
loved Son and Brother and friend, and this Co of
devoted and true member.
Resolved, That a copy Of the foregoing preamble
aud resolutions be inserted in each Of Village pa
pcrs, and also placed upon the records Of our Com
pAny.
Der wanderer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1867-1957, 1871-11-11


Der @ei3eumartt mar laut ueueifem
9eridt an S6lude pariser Wo@e in Milwau'
fee Rau uuo Der Yteis uomineQ bel GrDFnune
bsr80rie. Nr. 2 @ommerrei;en tpurce tesebri
81 1.183a bic gissntbumer psrlaneten aber l.192
unb purhe cine fleine vartie frilde 3ufubr gu
benz preiie r~ertauft. IN Der Nittagd'BDr(e
mar Der Martt etwas tbatiaer SIR. 2 truree Der
fault 3u 1.l84 bis 1.1Sa tir rseuldrs9 isferuns
psn neuer ;3ufubr. Morember<e iefcruag muroe
s~ertauft au l.193 bis l.19& une I'M Desembsr
au maderee 2isfsruns gu 1 211. @r l wat
tesebrt ;u 1.2l.
Muf Eager t~efarteR fb S5O,OW 9uibel
@eiasn gesen 1885, 900 8uibel an ssm ent<
fpreaenben Sage hes lsyten Sabrss unc Gill;
900 Bultel in 1869.
oafer-iR tnapp uuo seRiessu- Sdufer
pTsriren 80 bis 323 Gents fir !9arrsulaennsen
ycn Nr. 1 oIbrenO srSBere Suanti.atsn ssrne
3u 80 Gents esfauft psrren warren.
@eI1bfcrn-uar aau uuo nsmineQ ct.
was asfaQen une nurbsu All geats fir Nr. 2
auf Eager pfsrirt.
Der wanderer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1867-1957, 1871-11-11

Die 5dul. unp Msricultur .gcQese'2an-
bereien, wel9e abssidist. ater Bis ieBt nidt
~pertauit flint, pfroen In llebefeiniimmuns NIT
ben, @eiebe in Der Office tes County aubiturs
Der folsenben Counties in 1HentI;der 8erieise-
ruue 3xut gsrfauf ausseboten: Muola, Blue
GARTH, Carver. Gbiiaso, Dafsta. Dodge, Sill
more, @oobbue, 5ennepin. 5oulson, Sc Sueur.
Meeter, Nieolet, Slmdeb, Gectt Sberburue,
5tsele. @abaibam, @aitinstoa unb Winuna
am Mittuo6. ben IS. Rovember 1871.
Dasseen inb bic @ertaufe Don 5hulano in
Brown Me9epb unb @ib!es Courts in Inbs.
tra6t oes yon bem Geuer lit oisisr Gouuties
peruria9ten tbeilueiltn NotbiaEes5 bis auf
@eiteres per1hoben.