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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-01-20
COMMENCEMENT.

The volumnous correspondence between
Mr.. Motley, late minister to England, and
Secretary Fish has been published in ma
ny of tn papers. 1t is too long for our
columns, but the following statement of its
drift, which we take from the New York
Tribune, gives pretty correct idea of its
substance and spirit:
The correspondence between Secretary
Fish and Minister Motley growing out of
the recall of the latter is certainly exhaust
tive, and fully explains the some time
mystery of the reasons therefor. The
manner of Mr.. Motley in his record of the
circumstances of his recall is most courte-
Gus and dignified, nowhere betraying the
anger which it is natural to suppose he felt,
and his letter will win him applause from
new admirers. However much men may
differ, on reading the correspondence, as
to his failure in carrying out the instruc-
tions of the Government, none will deny
what is so evident, that he labored with
zeal in the direction he conceived TO be the
proper one. The reply of Mr.. Fish reveals
that Mr.. Motley was recalled for overstep-
ping, in the opinion of the President and
Secretary, the instructions on the Alabama
question with which he was charged. Di-
vested of their diplomatic cloaking, the
charges of Mr.. Fish are that, instructed to
alay existing excitement on this subject,
Mr.. Motley, by the use in communication
with the English officials of forcible ex-
pressions, strong epithets, illusions to the
contingencies of war or peace, and to the
responsibilities of Great Britain, tended, il
he did not seek, to widen the breach be-
tween the two countries and render peace
full settlement of the claims impossible
Mr.. Fish intimates in brief, that Mr.. Mot
ley represented the views of Senator Sum
ner rather than those of the President
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U.fR VIEWS.

The news from tho seat of war in Europe
is becoming more and more exciting.
Within few days the anticipated battle
near the Loire has been fought. The en-
gagement was general, lasting three days,
the fighting desperate, and the French were
badly beaten and routed. They lost TWEEN
ty thousand prisoners, while great num-
bors were killed or wounded. The result
of this battle leaves no hope that the army
of the Loire can render any eiTectual aid to
the beseged in Paris.
The DO mbardment of Paris is pressed
with vigor; great damage is done to the
city; fine buildings destroyed, many lives
lost, and the city is reported to have been
fired in seven different places. The stua-
ton OF the inhabitants of that great city
must be sad indeed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-01-20

ing men and women. The word politeness
seems derived from the French word 'polir.'
and expresses that smoothness of manner
which avoids all aggressive, rough and self
asserting ways. There is often prejudice
against smoothness; some even sneer at the
word gentleman as If it implied some
thing aristocratlc; but the most defiant sell
dom object to the polite treatment they re-
ceive from a gentleman.
We have had among us for many years
type of old-iashioned courtesy now past
away forever. We refer to William Gordon.
whose death was announced In our last
weeks issue. Perhaps the young have Of
ten laughed at his stately bows and elabor-
ate compliments; but there was nothing
hollow in them; when put to the test. it
was proved what warm, chivalric heart
made this courtesy something living and
practical under the ornamented scabbard
cleaned the true knightly steel, ready TO
spring forth in defense of those weak err than
himself. An anecdote concerning him, per-
haps not known to all, serves to show this;
Some years ago, on a bright cold day in
winter, party OF boys and girls went skat-
ing on West river. The ice seemed firm,
and they pursued their sport merrily, while
the old gentleman above mentioned watch
ed them from the river bank. But there
was one spot where thinner ice hid treach-
erous pool; one Of the girls skated too near
this, and was suddenly submerged. Strug-
Cling in water beyond her depth, and try
ing in vain TO clasp the crumblng ice
around her, which her companions dared
not approach, she would soon have sunk
had not the old gentleman on the river
bank plunged in to her rescue. Tho ws.e-
came up to his neck; but he succeeded in
| dragging out the drippii g girl and landing
7 her safely on the shore then saw her care
fully wrapped up and fastening toward the
nearest house, oretoking any precaution
about himself When CON limented, after
wards, on the gallant AZ denied that
there was any risk in ii, Is &c did not be-
lieve the waters of the river, in that part,
were deep enough to drown him. But he
had taken, at his seventy-fve years, that
icy plunge, with an uncertain footing be-
low, and a wintry sky above, without a
moments calculation of the possible injury
to himself He saw only the girl in dam
| ger, and the need of rescuing her.
We are apt to stare and wonder, perhaps,
alas some are too prone to envy the well
developed knavery which can convert one
small piece of gold into millions in an hour.
Is not the character which can turn the
critical chances of daily life into golden OPP
portunities of self-devotion, more accepta
BILE to God, and therefore more worthy the
admiration of man?
Jan. IA, 1871.
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terized by considerable depression and un-
steadiness; but Notwithstanding the gener-
nj dulness there have been few failures
among iobbers or commission merchants.
Stocks have been comparatively small, tho
demand mostly to supply immediate wants,
and the profits on many descriptions of
goods fairly remunerative. The mild win
ter has greatly restricted the sale of WOODEN
fabrics, and considerable surplus will
necessarily be carried over to another sea-
son.
In hardware there has been moderate
trade, but the production has also been
moderate, and the profits, although small,
have been quite equal to the average re-
suits in other departments of business.
In drugs there has been some specula-
tive movement in various leading articles,
but in the main business has been of a
healthy character, and subject to less fluc-
tuations than during the previous year.
The shoe trade appears to have suffered
considerably from both strikes and fail
uresj but with light stocks, and very
limited present production, and a more
general concert of action on the part of
manufacturers and jobbers, 1t is to be hoped
that this trade, during the present year,
will retrieve the losses and mistakes of the
past.
The basis of all our prosperity is derived
from our vast agricultural interests, and
these are generally prosperous and rapidly
extending in every direction. New rail
roads are constantly opening up new ave-
nues of trade, both at the south and the
west, and the proofs of our permanent pros
perity are evident to the most superficial
observer.
AS nation we cannot long suffer from
inactlon, as is made manifest by the new
outlets which are every year opened TO inn
migration and commerce, the vast extent
of our productive acres with all their Won
derful supplies of mineral wealth, and the
great intelligence, industry and persever-
anco of our entire people.-Mercantite Jour
| nal
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, "A beautiful broad winged hawk, Jdlco
PennSyivdnicilS,) came to the bow of the
river to satiate his appetite on domestic
fowl, aud while breakfasting was shot by
Henry Bond. Its weight was 2i pounds,
length 81 inches, spread of wings 81 feet.
1t was presented to b. A. Streeter, who in
tends to preserve it for its beauty.
The following is list of those persons
who died in Vernon during the year 1870:
Jan. II, Jesse S. Heath, aged Al years, IL
months; Jan. 10, Widow Jerusha Streeter
81 years, 8 months; Jan. Is, Samuel Lee
GA years, months; Jan. %, Mrs. Samuel
Parsons, "a years, months; Feb. 20, Jacob
Frost, SO years, ? months; April 30, Mary
C. Brown, years; June 10, William John
son, so years; June 49, Daniel Streeter, Is
years; June 20, Mrs. Patience Scott 81
years; Sept. "a, Charles Stoddard, "a years 4;
Oct. 8, Marshal C. Brooks, - years, IL
months; Oct. u, Arthur n. Cross. months /;
Dec. l, Mrs White; Dec. ., Widow Olive
Stoddard, 70 years, months.
And it came to pass in the first month
on the evening of the 18th day, there were
gathered together in the house of Benjamin
A., surnamed Streeter, his two daughters,
and his bretnren and kinsfollS, and his
neighbors to the number of one and half
score, and the high priest at hymen's altar,
to make this time of feasting and great
joy. Then said Benjamin, "This my house
hath been made desolatc by the previous
removal of my chosen companion and now
the Lord hath shown mercy and granted
my desire, and caused n Snowflake to abide
as kind helpmeet in this lonely journey
of life; and for my own sake, and the sake
of my youthful and dutiful daughters,
now cherish this blessing" And lac brought
Hattie L., surnamed Snow, to tie priest,
who united in pleasing manner the two
as one in the bonds of matrimony, and
placed them in the midst of the guests,
when they received the congratulations of
their friends. And during the ceremony
was seen a beautiful Snow-whito dove
perched upon wreath of flowers, an en-
blem Of gentle innocence. And the Vernon
vulcan appeared competent to protect the
element of Snow which he has wisely chos-
en- to temper and guide his conduct through
life.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-01-20

The year just closed has been marked by
great quietude in many departments of
trade; but on the whole our development
has been sure and steady, if not in all re-
spects satisfactory We shall not for a long
time fully recover from the burthens of our
late civil war, but each year diminishes the
debt, while it materially lessons the ex-
travagance, over-prOduction and over-trad-
ing consequent upon those flush times.
The resources of the entire country were
never more ample than now, but in too
many cases capital has been diverted from
its legitimate channels 10 be employed in
enterprises promising great speculative re-
turns. Confidence, not yet fully restored,
has been very slow in afiording proper en-
enlargement to labor, and the effect is seen
in a restricted sphere Of action for our
leading manufacturing and commercial
pursuits.
The chief event of the year abroad was
the commencement of the Franco Prussian
war, which still RACES with undiminished
fury. What the end may be we can only
conjecture, but we feel called upon to de-
plore the immense suffering, the loss of
lTuucy anu luc BtltIdl lllScTJ consequent
upon the situation of the inhabitants of
both countries. The demands the war has
made upon the people to supply the ranks
with soldiers has somewhat restricted emi-
grafton to our shores from the Continent.
With the return Of peace we may reasona-
bly, expect increased arrivals ofimmigrants,
and also large amounts of foreign capital,
attracted to our land by the better induce
ments held out to their employment than
are obtained in the old world.
The prices of many foreign goods have
been enhanced by the decentralization that
attended the withdrawal of so many thou
sands of people from being producers to
take their place in tho ranks Of consumers
| All kinds of French or German goods, cur
tailed in production by these means, are in
very limited supply, and our merchants
have greatly reduced stocks to offer their
customers.
In domestic merchandise the shrinkage
in value has gone forward quite steadily,
as may DO seen by comparing the present
with rates prevailing twelve months ago.
The business in dry goods has been charac-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-01-20

In Maine Lot Morrill, has been re-elect-
cd to the Senate of the United States by a
handsome majority.
Hon. f. Il. Frelinghuysen has been
nominated for the United States Senate by
the Republican members Of the New Jer-
sey legislature.
"A snow storm of As hours duration, at
Chicago, terminated on Sunday night
leaving 2l inches of snow in the streets.
Vice Admiral Porter was confirmed by
the senate, on Friday, by vote of 80 to 10,
to the rank Of Admiral, the place held by
the lamented Farragut.
The steamer II. l.. McGill, from st.
Louis for New Orleans, was burned on
Shoe Fly bar, near Memphis, on Saturday
night. About 80 lives were lost, including
several women and children.
Henry Wilson of Massachusetts, has
been reelected TO the Senate of the United
States by total vote OF 222 to 81 for other
candidates.
In Delaware Cove Salisbury has been
elected to take the place of his brother,
Willard Salisbury in the United States
Senate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-01-20
BrOokfinf.

Our hills are bare and the weather like
spring, and with this freak in nature, as
might be expected, are several cases of
sudden illness; but we trust, with kind
medical aid, all will recover.
-Brookine is lively with its usual round
Of spollng-sehools, singing schools, socia-
bycs, etc. We went into the singing-sc
Ast Saturday evening,-one of Barrett's,-
and il is sufficient TO say of the school, Il at
the Professor was at the same height of
animation and earnestness which charac-
terizes him everywhere.
Two donation parties have recently tax
en- place in this town-the Baptist and the
Methodist societies. The former amounted
e the sum of s72.75. A noticeable gift was
YHi to thefpast5r, Row. Charles Farrer, from
'John Farnsworth of Saxtons River, of sew
ell yards of fine broadcloth. The pastor of
the Methodist society, Rev. Mr.. Edwards,
received the sum of SELF The minister
and his wife were kindly remembered by
the sisters of the society, who presented
them with some very handsome presents
in the line of bedquilts, spreads, &c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-01-20

Merritt Blanchard has moved to the
place he recently bought of Horace w.
Lynde.
Levi Marsh of this place has recently
bought a small farm OF sixteen acres in the
township of Elk, Chester County, Pa, and
designs removing there with his family in
two or three weeks. He pays for this farm
$1,000. Chester County is in the southeast
corner of the State.
In this vicinity the late thaw has car
ried of nearly all the snow, and wheeled
carriages are again in use-an unusual oc-
currence in this section at this season of the
year. Our wells and springs have received
a supply of water, aud we are for tho pres
ent relieved from the prevailing winter
drouth.
We have seen in the papers lately,
statements of the weight of some nice pigs
recently slaughtered, and to show that this
locality is by no means least in producing
heavy porkers we furnish the following:
j. q. Brown slaughtered one short time
since, eight months and % days old that
weighed 400 lbs John Putnam one the
same age that weighed S94 lbs; Samuel
Wheeler, Jr., one eight months and six
DAYS old, that weighed 1904 lbs. Cushman
Foster, one eight months and four days old
that weighed SOL lbs. Philander Hall, one
nine months old, weighed 42l lbs. Levi
Marsh one nine months old that weighed
1855 lbs. Albert c, Stetson ono nine mouths
and four days old, that weighed 420 lbs. E.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-01-20

The Atlantic cable announces the sud-
den death of Henry Afford, the we'll known
English theologian and Biblical critic, at
the age of7l.
The Virginia Senate, by strict party
division, voted 5000 to purchase portrait
of the late Robert E. Lee, and by the same
division refused an appropriation for u
portrait of Con. Thomas. .
New York vindicates its claim to be
called great city by the number of vio-
lent deaths it is able to reI ort as well as in
some other particulars. Last year there
were no less 1850 violen: deaths in the city,
incl uding Al homcdes, liz suicides, and
lG0 infants found dead in the streets, alley
ways, rivers, etc. Less than l76 persons
died from the effects of heat. Forty-two
perso ms were run over by the steam cars
in the city limits, SO by horse cars, and -
by trucks and wagons.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-01-20

Voney Forbes; Directors, J. II. Stowe, d.
s. Ballou, b. L. Barnard, Manly Burr, Il.
c. Boyd.
Rev. A. w. Goodnow Is holding a Sc
RIGS of meetings In District No. 10, in the
southwest part of the town, where there is
considerable interest manifested in relig-
ious subjects.
AT meeting Of the citizens Mt the Good
Templar's hall, last Tuesday evening,
Good Samaritan society was organized, and
the following officers were chosen :-Prosi-
dent, Il. b. Kingsbury; Vice Presidents,
j. III. Russell, b. l.. Barnard; Secretary, X.
S. Childs; Treasurer, Volney Forbes; Ex-
ecutive Committee, Reuel Smith, s. B. Bar
Bemis. Speeches were made by j. II. Rus
sell, Rev. Mr.. Gaylord o. Il. Butterfiold,
-. l.. Barnard and others, and the meeting
adjourned to Monday evening, Jan. 23.
The funeral of John T. Wilson was at
tended at the Baptist church last Thursday,
10Th inst, the services being conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Goodnow assisted by Rev. Mr..
Gaylord. Mr.. Wilson was a son of Deacon
j. G. Wilson of this village, and died OF
consumption at the aged of 81, at Shelburn6
Falls, Mass, where he has lately resided
His remains were brought TO this town for
intermont, accompanied by a delegation Of
odd Fellows from the lodge of which he
was a worthy member.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-01-20

II. Thompson, COleraine, Mass, another,
one day less than nine months old, that
weighed $3.50 lbs. Tho aggregate dressed
weight of these eight pigs was 20O0l lbs.
Average weight 374 lbs. 10 ounces. These
pigs were all OF tho same litter and raised
by Josiah ID. Chase of Nottingham.
The ladies of the Universalist Society
held their fair and festival at Glen Hall On
Wednesday evening, the 18th inst, which
was decidedlya success. The ladies of this
society have for several months past been
making preparations for this festival, and
they have succeeded admirably in produce
ing a goodly number of nice articles, near
ly all of which they had made, and at this
time had them handsomely arranged in
the hail. the ladies always knowing how to
do such things in neat and tasty style. An
original poem by Rev. j. II. Willis, soon
after the commencement of the festivities,
was able, appropriate, sparkling with beau
tiful thoughts tersely expressed, and filed
with rich vein of cheerful good humor,
was listened to with attention, and greeted
with applause. A table In the centre of
the hall, filed with a rich variety of fancy
articles, was quickly disposed Of by the
sale of tickets, and so eagerly sought that
the supply was not sufficient for the de-
mand. There were other stands and de-
vices for raising money usual on such oc-
casions, from which a considerable sum was
realized. Besides these there were articles
of greater value, the most valuable being
several articles of silver ware, worsted
wreath, two bed quilts, one of them very
nice, which were disposed of by tickets,
and met ready sale. The drawing was
conducted with great care and strict integ-
rity, making 1t as fair for ticket holders as
possible. We ,mentifn the possessors of
the most valuable prizes as folIows wors-
ted wreath, Dan NJ. Warren; bedquilt
Mrs. Orinda S. Eames; nc xt best bedquilt,
b. +. Roberts; silver castor, Ruel Willis I;
tea pot, Mrs. Polly Stafford. There was a
large attendance, and everything passed
off pleasantly, making the occasion a very
pleasant social gathering. About nine
o'clock this part of the festivities closed,
with all present feeling that they had pass
ed pleasant evening in the enjoyment of
this festive occasion. Some 40 couples tar
ried to "trip the light fantastic toe" to the
music of Browns band, lingering till the
"wee small hours" of the night, and adj
monished that the hour of separation had
come, was brought to a close an occasion
of deep interest to those interested, and
one that all present seemed TO enjoy in a
high degree. The net profits were about
Sl75, which is to be appropriated for the
benefit of the society.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-01-20

DEATH OF Hon. JOHN CovoDE.-IIon.
John Covode of Pennsylvania died sud
denly Of heart disease, Jan. IL, at the U. s.
hotel, Harrisburg, Pa, at the age of SO
years. He was farmer and manufacturer
by occupation, and has been extensively
engaged in the coal business. He was first
elect ed TO congress in 1854, and served in
the S4th, 35th, Both, 37th and 10th congress-
es; and he was a member of the present
congress. Mr. Covode has been for years
one of the most active and prominent poll
ticians of Pennsylvania. He was very
estimable man honest, perseverng, and
always in earnest. lie was wing in the
days Of the wing party; and he has been
an incorporating republican since the
republican party was organized.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-01-20

e New INDIAN STATE.--A delegation from
the Cherokee nation has recently been to
Washington TO secure the ratification Of the
treaty sent to the Senate by the President
during the latter part of the last session,
providing for the payment Of 50, $50, 900, the
price agreed upon under the treaty of 'Gs,
and for some twenty million acres lying on
the southern part of Kansas and west of
9G0 longitude, Indian country. These del
egates also represent in part the new state
or territorial government of ocklohama,
being a confederation of various nations in
the Indian territory, namely: Cherokees,
Greeks, Choctaws, Chickasaws, Seminoles,
and others. 1t is understood that the Pres
ident has expressed himself favorable to
this new territorial government.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-01-20
Wet Haitian.

After being destitute of preaching, and
some Sabbaths not having any meetings,
the Baptist church has secured the services
of Rev. Mr.. Bennett of Ii insdale, for the
present
The school in this place numbers fifty
six. Mr.. William X. Bascom, who so sue
cessfully taught the school in the fall, is
teaching this winter.
IA temperance lecture was given last
Thursday evening by Rev. Mr.. Willis, af-
ter which thirty-three pledged themselves
to 'abstan from all intoxicating drinks"
We are glad to learn that among the num-
Der were some who had been accustomed
heretofore to use them quite freely. Hope
many may follow the example of their as
,scykses in this respect. Another lecture
may be expected in two weeks from that
time, by Rev. Mr.. Jenkins of Readsboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-01-20

The annual meeting of the National
Bank of Bellows Falls was held on Tues
day of last week. The venerable Nathan
iel Fullerton of Chester, President of the
Bank and now in his ninety-sixth year,
was present and participated in the pro-
ceedings. Hon. Daniel Kellogg of Brattle-
boro was reelected a director. He was the
first President of the Bank and both gem
tlemen have been directors since its organ
cation in 1882. The officers for the year
ensuing are rs follows: President Ma
thaniel Fullerton; Cashier-James II. Will
liams; Observation-Disclosures Fullerton,
Daniel Kellogg, James IL. Williams, Asa
Wentworth, George Slate, John A. Farms
worth, Merrck Wentworth.