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shall secure improved advantages for odu-
cation, travel and refinement. All this and
more shall accrue from New England's
sons cultivating their own soil, to admins
ter to New England's habit OF using tobac-
co. Every nation has its special habit, and
with this, our national habit, you nor I,
friend Asa, nor can any one else, do more
than to render thanks that ours Is among the
least pernicious known of all nations; not
to be classed with opium eating, wine bib
bling, or even novel devouring, in its effect
on brain and stomach II IL, indeed, well
to check its spreading as a habit among the
Young, ~ il the object of including absti-
nence from it, in the temperance pledge Of
the "Band of Hope" But II is an estab-
lished fact that this habit IL the very hard
est of all to break from and also, that II IL
n confirmed habit with many of our best,
noblest and dearest. So there is sure to be
demand at present, and, consequently, a
supply from somewhere. In view of all
this, then, the most and best we can do is
to hope and pray always that blessings may
attend the tobacco crop; and that our espe-
cial patch may every leaf be either put into
moth and bedbug powder. or in virtuous
integrity, repose protectingly among some
careful housewives furs and woolens. still
more seriously should we pray that our
precious grain may never be used for any
worse purpose than filling hungry mouths
of drunkards' families, rather than be per-
verted to the use of drunkards' destroying
appetites. bon voyage" then, to both
grain and tobacco, and to you, friend Asa,
from GAIL PUTNEY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04
.Nehrs ffems.

The telegraph announces the death of
John Sldcll, cx-rebel Commissioner to
France.
A negro riot occurred at Greensboro,
y. G., ON Saturday, in which three or more
whites were hurt and one of the negroes
killed. one policeman was killed and two
wounded.
-On Sunday, July Odd. $40 miles of the
track of the Ohio and Mississippi railroad
changed from six feet guagc to four feet
nine inches, between daylight and II o.
clock. \ force Of 272O men we're employed
in the work.
The exposure of the immense robber-
ie' perpetrated by the New York City gov
eminent has led some Wall street capital
list to initiate II movement 'or resisting the
further collection of municipal taxes until
an official showing of the city's finances is
compelled.
A railroad accident occurred on the To-
ledo and Wabash railroad near st. Louis,
on the 25th ult. A freight train of thirty
three ears, heavily laden with grain, going
south at great speed, collided with gravel
train, on which were "a number of laborers
returning home from their work. Six la
borers were killed outright and four others
fatally injured.
"A dispatch from Navasota, Texas, Jul
ly ~, says The constr uction train bound
north this evening, consisting of nine cars
and having on board eighteen laborers,
was preclpitated into tho Navasota river by
the derrick of the wrecking ear striking
- 4 Al.
perstructu re of the first span of the bridge
was carried away and the second and fourth
spans went to the bottom, with the ears and
engine, a mass of ruins. Five persons
were instantly killed. Two were fatally
and twelve more or less injured. One man
was thrown twenty feet into the air, and in
stantly killed by the fall.
A terrible tragedy took place at Lon
don, Shelby county, Ind, on Sunday.
Henry Ellington, for some time an unsuc-
cesslul suitor for Lizzie Smith, made a for
mai proposal for her hand, and, being re-
fused, attacked her, threw her on the
ground, and stamped ON her. He then
took Il brick aud beat her head and face in
"A shocking manner, seyerng one ear and
breaking her jaw. lie then fled to the
woods, leaving her for dead. An alarm
was raised, and he was pursued and caught
by the neghbors and is now in Jail. Miss
Smith was alone when attacked, her pa
rents being ut church. She was alive on
Mond y morning, but her recovery is inn
possible. Ellington says that he is only
sorry that he did not make sure work oil
his victim. II Is feared that he will be
| lynched.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04

ten. Sherman has again been interview
ed and freely expresses the opinion not on
" that Grant will he reelected in 1879. but
that he il :he best man for the place. He
also says that the Ku-Klux bill Is a good
measure, and referring TO John Quincy
Adams assertion that the bill confers dan
gerous powers on the executive, through
which he may assume the prerogatives OF
an emperor, adds "All humbug again
Ii is simply law making it possible to ar
rest and dispense unlawful gangs of ras E
Gals, black or white. in any of the South
ern Statc,-to imprison them, and try and
punish them. Grant don't have any negro,
nor German, nor Irish policy. His policy
is TO protect all citizens; remain at peace,
economic and try and pay the debt. All
This stun and talk about imperialism in A.
merica i libel on the good sense of the
people. and Adams ought to have too much
GOOD sense to to talk such fOoishncss."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04
Jarkssnrifff.

Our district school, taught by Miss
Reed of Griswoldville, Mass, closed sue
cessful term on Friday the 2sth ult.
Mr.. Frank Crosier of Monroe, Mass,
has opened photograph rooms in this viii
lage for short time.
Mr.. n. l.. Stetson is building an addi-
ton TO his store II by % feet, two stories
high.
The Jacksonville Cornet Band again
played upon our streets on Saturday eve
ming last, and We are pleased TO notice the
comnendable degree Of progress it is max
ing.
A small party from this place visited
that somewhrt noted public work, the
"Hoosac Tunnel" on Monday of this week.
With the excel lion ofweariness, the trip
was very much enjoyed by the members OF
the party.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04

but his recollection of names and incidents
was too distinct to leave any doubt, and the
same account had been given to others long
before.
Another event which he remembered
we'll, and which he seemed always to look
upon rs n good Joke, was that during the
occupation of New Orleans by Gen. Jack
son--1Sl4-15-he had been refused enlist
ment "because he was too old" The old
man often told this with great glee. He
must then have been about eighty years
old.
He accompanied the expedition Of Lew
Is and Clark in their explorations of the
Missouri and and the discovery of the Co.
lumbia river in 1907. His experience
during the trip making him valuable
man to the fur company, he was afterward
employed, as we have stated, until thirty
years ago.
For the past seven or eight years the old
mans recollections of faces were often at q
fault, but his memory of incidents and e.
vents seemed as strong as ever-like pic
lures in his midland his retention of oc-
currences was the great help in determin-
ing his age.
The last thirty years of his life was pass
ed in quiet and comfort. He preferred
living by himself, and always had his own
house, where he kept his pipe and tobacco
pouch, aud such things as were articles of
comfort to him, mostly such as he had from
his residence with the Indans-not forget
ting his rosary and few religious pictures
which hung above his bed He was very
neat in his person, clothes and housekeep-
ing, and up to the day of his death attend
| ed In summer to his tobacco plants and his
cabbage-. one OF his great desires was to
see railroad, and when the first locomo-
tive came screaming into the bottom near
Kansas city, which was in full view of his
house, he was nervous as child until he
visited it. lie then expressed himself sat
istied, saying he "coud tell God he had
seen railroad and never aflerward ex-
pressed any curiosity on the subject.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04

The Catholic reform movement in Bava-
ria is steadily developing. At first 1t was
merely protest against the dogma of Pa
pal Infallibility but now the reform is
well organized, and its committee in Mu-
Mich, supported by the majority of the I'm
iversity professors, and large numbers Of
priests and laymen, is taking steps to es-
tqblish church in that city. If this plan
is carried out, the government will DO COM
PEELED to take sides in favor of or against
tho new movement; but hitherto it has
given encouragement to DR.. Dollinger.
Tho sympathy with his views and the re-
form movement seems TO he increasing
throughout Germany, 40 much so that the
pope has made indirect overlurcs TO him,
looking to his allegiance and favor. But
the sturdy theologian maintains his posi-
ton, and regards the Papal authorities az
private gentlemen whom he is willing to
see. hut unwilling to treat with
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04
DEATH OF TIE OLDEST My ~
TIE COT.TTRI'.

In 1914, when Pittsburg, Pa, was hut a
village, an old man named Jacob Fourna' :,
then aged about seventy years, arrived
there from Canada, and after brief So
iourn he proceeded to New Orleans in "A
keel boat. That old man died last Satur-
day in Kansas City, No., at the age of one
hundred and thirty, four years. Journals
was probably the oldest man living. He
was a Canadian Frenchman by birth, but
for more than half "A century was a hunter
and trapper in the employ of the compa-
ny--one of the French poyageurS, as they
were called. He was never sick, and only
few minutes before he died was walking
about the room. He said to the family in
the morning that he would "never see the
sun go down again." and just before sun
set the machine stopped-and the old man
was dead.
His age was entered on tho census roll
last year as 1874 years, which is rs near AS
from the best evidence 1t could be fixed.
His recollection of important events was
very good and a. he was an illterate man,
his memory held to isolated occurrences,
not Of history, rs obtained from reading
books. This while II made his informa-
ton iragmentary and unsatisfactory AZ to
the history of that early period of his life,
yet afforded the best evidence rs to his
great age.
lie said he was working in the woods on
piece of land he had bought for himself
near Quebec, whore Wolfe was killed on
the Heights Of Abraham. This was Sept
IA, 1859, and from what he told Of his life
previous to that, must then have been oven
twenty one years of age. Thinking lie
might have COMPOUNDED Wolfe with Mont
gone ry-l775--be was questioned fully,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04
Uffm ingfoH.

$. f. Chamberlain has been appointed
for this town.
Mr.. Wheeler of Rutland, Mass, is ex-
pected to open a select school in this viii
iage next autumn, which will commence
Wednesday, Aug. 30. We hope it will be
well patronized, as Mr.. Wheeler comes
highly recommended, and first class
school is anticipated.
Our village district school, under the
charge of Miss Orinda NJ. Knowlton of
Wardsboro, closed with public examine
ton last Friday afternoon. All seemed
pleased with the exercises and the deport-
ment of the school. Miss Knowlton is a
lady of experience in her profession, hav-
ing taught several terms in our town, Civ
ing universal satisfaction. She is pleasant,
quiet and attractive, winning the love and
confidence of her pupils. On her register
those who are particularly commendable
for having no marks against their names
are Cora Field, Alice Carter, Anna Good
now, Lila Bemis, Mary Haskell, and
Parke Swift. Others who have no tardy
marks are Jennie Kingsley, Rena Barnard
Minnie Field, Lizzie burlington, Alice
Fox, Lizzie Bassett, Hattie Barnard, Adj
die Wilder, Nellie Snow, Nellie Barnard,
Ellen Dudley, Alice Smith, Jennie Law
ton, Frank Gaylord Willie Riddell, Hor-
ace Boyd, Franklin Mann and Arthur
Morris.
Rev. J. l.. Graves of Springfield, Mass,
and Mr.. Barnes Of New York city, with
their families, have taken up their resi-
dence for the summer upon what is called
the Handle, about five miles no nth of this
village.
Our town is quite full of visitors from
the cities ard large towns who are enjoying
the warm weather among our green hills
and mountains in fishing, hunting, riding
and visiting their friends.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04

SHOCKING ACCIDENTAL shocking acct
dent occurred just north of Charleston, n.
H., about l2l o'clock, Tuesday noon, by
which a Dr. Howe of Boston, his wife and
a lady friend lost their lives. They were
spending the summer at Charleston, and
were out riding. In attempting to cross
the Sullivan railroad track, their carriage
was struck by the locomotive of the OK
press train from Bellows Falls, and entirely
demolished. The doctor and his wife were
horribly mangled and instantly killed,
while the lady friend died from her injur-
les before reaching White River Junction.
The horse escaped uninjured. The engi-
necr claims that he took all pains to stop
the train, ringing the bell, blowing the
whistle for brakes, etc, at some distance
before reaching the crossing; but the horse
banked, leaving the buggy squarely on the
track. The inhabitants, however, assert
that no whistle was sounded.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04

--B. +. Willard, on Thursday, July 9th,
met with very serious accident. He was
searching for eggs in shed connected with
his barn, and fell through the floor, strik-
ing in his descent a ladder, and when dis
covered was hanging in an insensible con-
dition, head downward, between the rounds
of the ladder, and continued unconscious
for some time after being taken to the
house. A deep cash was cut in his head,
and he was very severely injured in his
shoulders and side,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04

BADLY SoLD.-rhe people of Newport,
VT, were handsomely sold on Monday, the
oath ult. How il happened, is thus told by
the Express:
1t is known that Gen. w. r. Sherman is
travelling about our State, and it was not
surprising that he should touch here. Yes
terday afternoon Mr.. Bowman of the Mem
phremagog House received telegram from
Point Levi, Quebec, to this effect: "Reserve
rooms tonight for fourteen. Gen. Sher-
mans party Surprising it to be the hero
of the "march to the sea-" our people were
on the qui vive TO see him. Most every
body was at the depot or hotel on the ar
rival of the @ O'Clock train from Quebec.
Some of our old soldiers had the cannon in
position to give the General salute of Is
guns, according to army regulations. The
train arrived, the big gun was fired, people
strained their eyes to see somebody rcsem-
bling live general. Soon all began to re-
allie themselves sold. Instead of the Gen.
Sherman all desired to see, came a Mr..
Sherman and party from Chicago, who by
some means had been dubbed General.
The boys, however, finished their salute
uhe first of that kind. we presume, that
that General ever received and all went
home enjoying "A sell for which no one was
really responsible, hut of which we were
all the victims.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04

/. GENERAL BUTLER.-The Essex states
man has been interviewed on the subject
of the late New Yor> riot. He il tender
towards the crowd, and very severe on the
military, criticsing their movements with
all tho acumen of AN accomplished General.
He particularly finds fault with the display
made by the troops.
When he (Butler was in New York in
1854, he kept his troops out of sight, he said i,
although every one know that he had plen-
ty ON hand; and he attributed the quiet OF
the city largely to that fact.
Now the quiet ofthe city in 1854 was due
to there being no real danger Of an out
break ON that occasion. The occasion of
the Generals presence there was a made
up farce. He was sensible enough TO know
this, and unprinciplcd enough to play a
vain-glorious part in it, much To the injury
Of the country. Con-.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04

II embraces all that is of prime importance
In the political, social and religious history
Of the country, including the most anthem
tic accounts of the three great wars through
which we have passed. The work is printed
and bound in style corresponding with
its contents, and is sold at very reason
able price. Tho agent, W. II. Pendergrast,
who is now In town, was engaged in the
late war ~ a member of the 47th New York
regiment. He is totally blind, having lost
the near explosion of a shell. He is evil
IDENTIFY an intelligent and deserving young
man and we trust he will meet with the
success which both book and agent deserve.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04

Rev. G. p. Frenyer, pastor of the Bap-
fist church in Jamaica, has written long
letter to the Ludlow Gazette, assigning the
reasons why that church withdraws its fell
lowship from the Masonic fraternity, be-
lieving that the church provides every
means, and those too of divine origin, that
~ needs 10 enable him TO fulfil his obliga-
tons to bod and his fellowmen, and If a
man united with the Masons he is neither
impelled by the spirit of Christ, nor guided
nv his word.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04

The Fayetteville village school closed
on Saturday, July Goth. The whole num-
Der of pupils, 20; average number, q. The
following are the names of those having no
absence-Ida l.. Parsons, Ella Parsons, Sa-
rah A. Bemis, Abbie f.. Fish, Willie p. Ea-
ger. Absent only one-half day-Jessie NJ.
Miller. Carrie J. Leonard. Not tardy--Ab-
bic NJ. Walker, Abbie f.. Fish, Fred. Hat-
ris, Bonnie G. Eager, Frank Fish. Tardy
only once-Jessie NJ. Miller, Sarah A. Be
mis- Willie p. Eager.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04

Measures have been taken already in
Rome to prepare for the choice of the next
Pope.
-"Mamma,' said little boy who had
been sent to dry towel before the fire, "is
ii done when It's brown"
Parties who have been sending money
to New York for queer" or counterfeit
money, may he Interested to know that
full lists of names are being made ont for
publication.
The largest income tax ever paid by
any single firm in this country, is that of
IL. Lorillard Il Co., the tobaconists, amount
ing to about 81, 100000 within the last live
years. This includes only the direct spe-
eiic tax on chewing and smoking tobacco
and snun, and is therefore exclusive of
man ulaclurer's tax, dealers tax, license,
etc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04

STOLEN Horse RECovERED.-J. NJ. Mil
ler's horse, which was stolen in Greenfield,
Mass, on the Sd Of July, was found at
Lempster, n, H., ON the 18th. The thief
left the horse at hotel stable with buggy
that he stole from Mr.. Wright at SaNtons
River, VT, with about twenty pounds of
wool and harness which undoubtedly
were stolen. Mr.. Miller had stolen from
him a horse, an express wagon, four meal
bags, a package of fish and "A coat. The
wagon and bags were found near Saxtons
River, where the thief left the things when
he stole Mr.. Wrighrs buggy. The coat he
had on when he was arrested. The harness
and fish have not yet been found.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04

Mrs. Augusta G. b. Lamb is to open a
select school, in this place, on Monday, Au-
gust 2sth, to continue IL weeks. Compe-
tent assistants will be provided, If necessa-
ry, and course of lectures will be given
before the school, free to all.
Rev. j. :. Lee of Canton. n. Y, will
preach at the Universalist church next Sun
day. Lecture at o'clock P. NJ, on "Pales-
tinen
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04
GniIf0rh (fMfre.

Rev. q. w. Gurnsey, p. f., will preach
in the Hall Sunday A. W., Aug. 18th. Ser
vices commence at the usual hour
i. S. Cutting will open select school in
the town hall, to commence Wednesday
Aug. both.
The lectu. e on Palestine, by Rev. J. s..
Lee OF Canton, N. Y, Sunday evening was
exceedingly interesting and instructive,
and was listened TO with wrapt attention.
Many felt that they could listen to it for
hours with pleasure and profit.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04

BILE, is always safe and never injurious.
Its proprietors claim that 1t has better set
Of genuine recommendations than any 9TH
or medicine in this country, embracing
many certificates of cures from nearly ev-
cry State and Territory in the country. 1t
can be had of Martin & Co., Main street,
opposite the post office, Hinsdale. N. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04

he proposed to enable antipodal nations to
converse together.
Among the killed is David Dow of Man
chester, VT, who was visiting a married
daughter in Brooklyn. She and her hus-
band escaped with slight injuries.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04

An instance of extraordinary vigor of
old age is found in Mr.. Reuben Park of
Bernardston, who is 81 years o. age, and
nearly as hale and hearty az ever. One day
last month he Graded half an acre of rye,
and raked and bound an acre Of the same
grain the same day,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04
Load0sd derry.

Willie, aged two years, son of Rodney
Chamberlain, fell into the race way of Stew
arts chair factory, at Goodollyille, on Sun
day, Esd ult., and was drowned. His body
was recovered by the father, not long after,
and dill gent efforts were made to revive
him. but in vain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04

The barns of o. g. and l.. A. Burt were
struck by lightning on Thursday evening,
July 9th, and totally consumed with all
their contents Loss about $500; Insured
$500. n. c. Stevens's house was also struck,
but the damage was slight
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04
TO .fDpRR rIsRRs.

THE VERMONT PHOENIX HAS A LARGER CIR.
cuLATIoN THAN ANY OTHER NEWSPAPER IN
SOUTHERN VERMONT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04

LossING's HISTORY or THE UNITED
STATEs.-"A History of the United States,
for Families and Libraries, il the title of Il
new work by Benz. j. LOSING, author OF
the Pictorial Field Book of the Reyolu-
tion,' &c. The work contains 800 pages,
aud is illustrated by 400 wood cuts and II
steel plates englayings. Like the Field
Book, this work IL of standard character,
aud should have place in every Amor-
can household not already provided with a
competent history of the country. Com
mencing at the beginning of our career as
nation and coming down m late m 1888,
Arizona citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Pima County, A.T. [i.e. Ariz.]) 1870-1880, 1871-01-21

We sell at small advances FOR CASH, and
are positive that it is to the benefit OF
every Interior Merchant to buy of us-in-
stead of San Francisco or elsewhere
Arizona citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Pima County, A.T. [i.e. Ariz.]) 1870-1880, 1871-01-21
The Legislature.

This body convened on the 18th as
required by law. A quorum was pre-
sent at the opening, and on the second
day complete organization of both
branches was effected After a slight
jangle, growing more out of form than
just pride, a joint committee was
agreed upon to wait on the Governor,
and the two branches met in joint con-
vention, on the fourth day at II A.
NJ, and received the Executive S
message. ALI committees have been
appointed and are earnestly at their
work. Rules and joint rules have
been adopted, an election case dis
posed of, several laws passed, and
many i'll hands of committees. So far
the industry of the members is COM
mendable and also the general spirit
manifested. A just sense of economy
finds expression, and from indications,
useful session seems quite certain.
The members are all present from
Yavapai and Yuma. The non-ap-
pearance of o. ID. Gass and the ex-
clusion of W. H. Hardy leave Pah-
Ute un-represented, and j. D. Walk
er, Pima member, resident near
Adamsville, has not yet put in an ap-
pearance. Each branch lacks but one
member of the whole number.