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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-12-22

The Burlington Free Press complains
that "certain citizens who have been IN
strumentai in securing several recent pros
ecutons under the liquor law" do not re-
ceivo "the support and commcndation
they are entitled TO" from 'all order low
inc and law abiding ctizons' OF the city.
Doubtless the Free Press is correct Those
'citiaens" who undertake to enforce the
liquor law are not sustained by the voice
of the people. They find, to their dlsmay
and modification, that they are deserted
in the midst of the fight, ana that those
who so tiercely demanded the onset are the
first to beat Cowardly retreat. Four
tifths of the citizens of Vermont may sus-
tain the law rs against its repeal, but not
one-ffth of them will favor its enforce
ment, or stand shoulder to shoulder with
those who labor to enforce its provisions.
This may seem strong statement, but in
stances are plenty which would fully justi-
fy it. The truth ia, the enforcement of tho
liquor law is distastelul TO tho mass of the
temperance men of the State. Ii involves
more of litigation and discord among
neighbOrs of i'll feeling in community,
and requires more dogged perseverance in
following 'up the offender, than they are
willing 10 undergo. When prosecutions
are commenced they have no heart to fol-
low them up. 1t does not pay. Hence
the Free Press only wastes its ammuni-
ton when it pleads for Support aud COM
mendationn for those who take the lead in
the crusade in favor Of enforcing the pro-
hibitory liquor law. Its arguments might
as well be addressed to icebergs. There IL
no heart in these attempts, here and there,
now and then, to enforce the prohibitorV
law, simply because SO little good results
from them. The sale OF liquor is not stop
ped, nor is it even hindered to any great
extent II is hardly suppressed for the
moment, as any one who has an eye half
open can see it. Nor are those who love
the intoxicating cup prevented from get
ting it, They lind it, notwithstanding a
few barrels, or casks, or jugs, are seized
and confscated. 1t is sold ON almost ev-
cry corner OF the Streets despite all the at
tempts to inhict the penalty of confisca-
tion, of fine, or of Imprisonment, upon
those who sell it. And so long as there
are persons who are willing to make brutes
of themselves by drinking TO intoxication,
Just so long will it be sold and drank k.--Ar.
gus and Patriot,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-12-22
The Leisure Hour.
"SEEE .u.sRRERD II

"And after all she married farmer"
said Aunt Lucy.
"Incredible! Why, Aunt Lucy No! oh,
Auntyv'
Such were the CALCULATIONS with which we
burst upon poor Aunt Lucy in chorus. We
were merry half-dozen of neces making
an annual visit to the old homestead. 1t
was very antlquated old mansion, and
among its quaintest treasures were our
dear old aunts, Eloisa and Lucy. They
were two little, withered old ladies', deli
cate and fastidous in all their ways, timid
and prudish in knowledge of the world
babies beside their girl neices wise only
in household mysteries, yet kindly, loving
and honorable In every fibre. They have
spent their whole lives in this old house.
While their brothers went out into the
world the girls" protected in their youth
by the stiffest thorns OF modesty, slowly
faded-two pale, unpicked roses-and with
cred into old women, never having known
lover. Now, frail and unworldly in their
old age, touched by Time and left obsolete
in all their fashions of mind as well as gar
ments, they still kept here home which
had warm welcome and tender care for all
of kindred blood, and which was seldom
without some homeless or bereaved or un-
happy youth or maiden, claiming the pro-
lection Of its roof.
Aunt Lucy had been replying to our eager
questions about certain Miss Lizzie Her
on, niece, and a somewhat famous beauty
and Belle of ten years before. Famous, at
least, in the quiet way of quiet Dillingham;.
In this slow old town, the old houses, the
settled society, retained something of the
repose and dignity Of the old manners.
/ myself remember Miss Lizzie Heron
very distinctly. ! was girl of fourteen,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-12-22

The New York Times says: "Mr. Ed
munds did sensible thing on the opening
day of the session, in introducing to the
Senate the bill for the civil service reform,
originally presented by Mr.. Jenckes, of
Rhode Island. This bill, although it twice
failed IN the House, was each time reported
by special committee, after careful inves-
tigation, which disclosed the most glaring
and shameful evils in our civil service. In
now again bringing it before Congress,
Mr.. Edmunds stated distinctly that 1t was
done with the expectation that the Pres-
dent would, for his own term, inaugurate
a thorough system of reform; but that he
considered il necessary to place 1t out Of
any succeeding Administration to over
throw it," The bill of Mr.. Edmunds pro-
vides for a Civil Service Commission, with
the Vice President at its head whose du-
ty it is to provide for competitive examn-
atoms, by which all admissions to, and
promotions in, the civil service shall be
determined.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-12-22

FUNERAL OF GEN. RoBERT ANDERSON
AT NIcE.-The noble simplicity OF the fu-
II eral of Mr. Anderson, the American
general, which took place last Saturday, ai-
fordsa valuable lesson tous. Fife and drum
preceded the mourning concourse, because
these two warlike musical instruments
were the ones which marshaled Americans
to victory or death in their long struggle
with the English to drive them from their
coun try and establish their independence.
There was no funeral drapery around the
coffin. because Americans do not consider
death as & calamity, bat as law of nature
rs the Iepose of life. Just as night is the re,
pose of day. There was no hearse, because
Americans desire their remains to be borne
to the grave by their own countrymen.
There were no torches lighted, because
Americans consider this ceremony rs n
pure matter of business. The great light
of day is enough for them, as they consider
it the emblem of the souls life after death.
The coffin was covered with their national
flag, because Americans who were proud
to honor it in their lifetime, have the priv
ilege to envelop themselves in it when car
ried to the grave. There was no display of
ribbons, decorations or medals Of honor,
because Americans live and die for their
country, not for snowy distinctions, but as
a matter OF duty; they know no other dis
tinction save virtue and patriotism. The
uniforms of officers and soldiers were sim
bile and decorous their silent and grave
bearing exhibited their respect and regret
for the honored dead and his family; the
mourning was not affected, and one might
see that sorrow was in their hearts. They
were true citizens, accompanying TO his
eternal abode their worthy leliow-country-
man, Gen. Anderson. Spectators were
penetrated win feeling of religious SYM
pathy. What contrast between this fu-
neral and those of the great European per-
sonages who have died at Nice! Immense
| professions were on those occasions COM
| posed almost of hrelngs, compelled TO be
| present! Those who attended the funeral
| of Gen. Anderson will not readily have
| the remembrance of that ceremony et1aced
| from their memories.-N PeRSiero dt Nis.d
| of october 81.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-12-22

The editor of the Greenfield Gazette
and Courier remarks; "The mysteries of
the female toilet are intricate, and every
day shows some new device that contrib
utes to their "make-up." The solemnity
and dignity Of a school room, not a thous-
and miles from our quiet village, were
slightly disturbed the other day by the sud
den appearance Of copy of the Gazette &
Courier that had unfortunately slipped
from the post of duty to which it had been
assigned by a lady present. 1t is extreme
ly gratifying to learn that our efforts to
make family newspaper are not without
appreciation
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-12-22
Poetyy.
nov. J.f.uIB C.s.uB H0.uR.

=
NOV. y.f.uIB C.s.uB NOME.
by WILL NJ CARLETON.
Come, mother, set the kettle on,
And put the ham and eggs to fry;
Something to eat,
And make IL neat,
To please our Jamie's mouth and eye;
For Jamie Is our only son, you know,
The rest have porished long ago
He's coming from the wars tonight,
And his blue eyes will sparkle bright,
And his old smile will play right free,
His old, loved home again to see.
I say, fort twas a GURUS thing
That Jamie was not manned nor killed
Five were the years,
with hopes and fears,
And gloomy, hopeless tdings filled
And many a night, the past five year,
We've lain within our cottage here,
And while the rain storm came and went,
We've thought Of jamie, in his tent
And offered many silent prayer
That God would keep him in His care.
Isay fort r,cas 3 GURUS thing
That Jamie was not maiined or killed
At
u,,,,. ,,-s,-,,
with cruel, bloody battles filed,
And many morn, the past Ave year.
We've knelt around the fireside here,
And while we thought OF bleeding ones,
OF blazing towns, and smoking guns,
We've thought of him and breathed prayer,
That God would keep him in His care
Nav. .dd,o ,,r, ,r., co,ro o,yov
Toucb not a d,sh ,,nor ,bo shoi,,
Mother well knows
Just how IL goes
Mother shall sat n nil ber.eif,
Iheres hothns' TO wanderers iooks'
Equai TO FOOD that mother COOKS;
Iheres nothing to wanderers taste
Lkc food where mothers hand is traced
lhough good sister & heart and Will,
Amo'herS love Is better still
She knows the side to mt his plato.
She knows the place to mt bis chair.
Many day,
With spirits p,y
He's talked, and laughed. and eaten tbera
Anu 'nough hVe years nave come and gone,
our heAr'S ior nun oe"' truly ON;
Anu hcep u pace ior MN Today
AN Weh as ere ne went AWAY
Ana he shall take, as good as new,
Ills old place at the table, too
And or,os,,o q, h,,, .,,.t,
yo,,r nlace NV ,daie oi,, sh.u,..
Mother vorr r,,co
,,,a,-,Is ~,
,u,a,r, -.
And we will talk Of olden days;
or all our former words and ways.
And we will tell him what has passed,
Since he, dear boy, was with us last
And how our eyes have fast grown dim
Whenever we converted of him.
u,a ,ranas ," 'eI aS,.i,I, as u n'' hens'
~
ym ,.,o
Ana ri,,, ,hoso ~ ~, ,.u.
And many a tale Of sportive style
VIII go, perhaps, to make us smile
And when his stories are all DONE
And when the evening well has gone,
Wen kneel around the hearth once more,
And thank the Lord the war is DER.
tro,,
u.rt ,,o,hor ,,'.~a,u A.. 80
No,v on o,,r ,oo,
with smiles to greet,
Wen meet him at the opening door
1t aheavy step and tone,
Too heavy far, for one alone
Perhaps the company extends
To some OF his old army friends;
And VINO they be, or Whence they came,
VI course wen welcome them the same
What bear We on your shoulders men9
Isit nv jamie stark. and dead?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-12-22
HarVardDentalSChOOl

As to professional ability and skill he brings leters of
the highest recommendation from Fl. L. Williams, M.
Barrett and Hon. julius Converse, whose names are
too well known to ared introduction to citizens Of
Vermont. TIA
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-12-22
VOL. XXXVIII.
Brattleboro Post Office.

Winter arrangement, 1s71-Nov. to Msy1.
Open from 700 A. NJ to P. NJ; Holidays from to
II 80 A. N. and 2 to Q p. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-12-22

Arrival and Departure OF Mails.
SOUTHERN MAILS.
Close. Open.
A. NJ. p. NJ. p. NJ.
New York aud Southern states sn5 2:45 II $50 5:1s
Albany and Western States, 8I16 2:45 IL 80 5:15
Stations bet. Bratto N. York, s15 2a6 1880 6;1s
Apouelot r. r., e:15 2:45 5:15
New London Northern n. r., 2:45 1850
RAsIEns MAILS.
Boston, Rhode Island, Eastern
Mass, Me. & s. Z. New Hamp, s:16 10 1850 $40
VI 4 Mass, R. r., s:15l:15 200
and 5:15
Bosion Clinton 4 Fitchburg II. II. 1:15 1:00
NORTHERN MAILS
Vermont, Western New Hsmp-
shire h Northern NY. 1015 3:46 ol5 4;0O
Dummorpton, W. Chesterfield,
N. H., Putney Cornton, Bel
lows Falls, CharlestowD, N. H.,
Springfield, Claremont, n. H.,
Windsor, Woodstock, North
neld, Montpelier, Bethel, W. II.
June towns on West Vt. r. Il. 400 91b
Koene, \. H., l0;lo 2Ao 4:UO
and 5:l5
STAGE MAILS.
West Brattleboro, .............. 1880 400 8A5
Townshend, WirAmsvie, Fay
etteville and Jamaica. 400 Sat
Wardsboro (close Tu., TIL & Sat-,
open Mon, Wed. 4 FriD D..... 400 Sa5
Dover, Tu, Th 4 at.,......... 400 9:45
Bennington way, ............... 14b lO;3O
North Adams way, ay,.............. 1a5 1O:3O
Chesterfield G. Factory, Mon,
We'd GFri,.................. 145 9ao
California, overland, daily. 2:45 b;1b
Foreign mails close 2:45 p. NJ. day previous to sail
ing of steamer from New York. II. W. CLARKE, p NJ.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-01-14

soLoS, being asked if he had given the Athe-
mans the best possible laws, answered: - No!
but the best they could bear" This reminds
us of stranger who entered bit-saloon for
drink and inquired if that was the best liquor
they had. No." answered the barkeep, ''but
as good as We can afford for Bit "Give
me two-bit whisky then; started on visit
to see the odd folks a. home" and l don't
want to clay over" in Eiko." He got it.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1871-05-04
Extract from the speech Of Hon. inmcs
~. platt, .gr., Of Virginia, on the BiiI
for the Enforcement of the Four
ternth Adm onhmrut. Delivered
la ConuTrss. AuTiI Jth, 1874.

Ia Congrrs.. ApriI 5th, 1871.
Mr. Speaker, Is there any one who be.
Iieyes that were this thing reversed, and
these outrage-. which are being commit
ted upou the friend. Of the Administration
In the Southern States were being commit
ted by Republicans upon Democrats IN
Democratic ~talcs-with q Democratic
majority 10 both branches Of Congress, q
Democratic PrcsidcE' and an army and
nayr in their hands-that q Democratic
Congrcs. would fail to find constitutional
w8rrant for extending protection 10 their
friends, although the state authorities,
through weakness, treachcry or coward.
Ice, should fail 10 call for assistance from
the General Government The Whole
history of that party forbid, such a sup
posiHon: aud in their days Of power they
oaye us a precedent which Is sufficient
justification 10 me for the votes shall give
ON this bin and such amendments az may
be offered. is there any gentlemen on the
Democratic side Of thi. House who IL
willing TO admit that the fugitive slave
law Of 1850 was unconstitutional ] do
NOT believe there is and as one lIcpubli.
can member from the South, am willing
10 take that law-aud changing It's word
ing somewhat so az 20 make the rights
and privileges b. be protected those Oi
Ioyai men and free American citizens, hl-
stead Of those Of slave owners-tind in j
an the protection which, as loyal citizens
Of the South, we demand from the GOV
ernmeni. which owes us the fullest pro
lection Il. laws can extend
The cOustitutionaiity u such : lan
could not be questioned, for IL was al
Grmed 10 1850 by the entire Democratic
party. aud by the united and solid vote o.
ibat party Oh this floor forced through
this Hoase under the operation Uf tlIl
previous question, HO opportunity for do
bate 0r amendment being permitted bg th'
then Democratic majority, IT, eoustiiu
tIonaIiig was maintained and defended bi
the parts that enacted 70 81 long IA ihel
continued in rover. aud affirmed agaii
and again by tho United States conrt-
then presided 6ytrby Democratic Judges
/ desire 10 cali the aticBiiouU u thc li9us'
70 the remarkable provisions % ilis eou
stltutioual Democratic aW-ilii- aai ehii
tIed. An ae. 90 amend, cia,, commonly
known as 'tae fugitive slave Jaw wile.
passed in thi. House in September l1s5
having previously pa.sed in tle senate
~ hrst section provides igr ihe aplpiui
ment Of commissioners bg tho eife1i
courts to execute tBe poWets aud dulle
urescr.bed by tie acs, Section tlree pf4
vldes that lhe number " these commi.
sioBer. should De extended ai TIE dIssrl
Hon 0ftle court. and any number appoint
"a thai mlght De deemed necessary 100 tai
egtrg 9uf tll- provisions 0i Tie aet.
section four c9uiers such tenafkaol
aud extraordinary powers upon thes
commissioner that ! quote j ih ihll'
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-05-25
NEW MILFORD.

Rev. Father McKenna, the new pastor of the Catholic church in this place, has established his residence here, and will of- ficiate in thisNan neighboring towns.
 A brakeman on the Housatonic R. R., named Sears, while coupling two cars on Monday, the 18th, was caught between them, and seriously but not fatally injured
 Last Sunday afternoon two gentlemen were walking up street accompanied by three dogs, belonging to one of them. A COW and calf were coming from tho oppo- site directioB and one of the dogs attack ed them. The COW, with true maternal instinct, rushed at the dog who ran behind his master for protection. Nothing daunt- ed, the COW came at the party. The gen. tlemen, considering discretion the better part of valor, made earnest endeavors to get out of the way, but one of them slipped and fell, and the COW, striking the side walk. suddenly, fell also. The other gen. tleman got to safe distance, and then reconnoitered the situation, where his com panion was picking himself up, and the astonished COW was also slowly recovering her lost equilibrium. No bones were broken, nor serious injuries received, but the spectators who happened to witness it, were herdly ina state of mind to give the evening sermon their usual sober atten- tion. INo
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-05-25
May 22d, 1871.
CORNWALL.

In accordance with General Logan re. oommendation, the following order will be observed in decorating the Soldiers Graves, in Cornwall, on Tuesday, the 3Oth instant: 5,g ..a.serl.s4 a t-
 The Soldiers and Citizens will meet to form procession at the cemetery at Corn Bridge, precisely at eight o'clock, A. M., and will arrive at the Cornwall Cemetery at 10 o'clock, A M., from thence to arrive at Cornwall Hollow Cemetery at 12 o'clock, M., arriving at the cemetery at North Cornwall at o'clock, P. M.
 Services appropriate to the occasion will be observed at the various cemeteries. Refreshments will be provided at North Cornwall. I. ..-. .- 8e The Cornwall Cornet Band will be in at tendance.
 Soldiers and Citizens of adjoining towns arc invited to unite with us in honoring the memory of our fallen Soldiers. Per order of the n4-> @ at.
 COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
 Cornwall, May p, 1871.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-05-25
COUNTY ITEMS.

SHARON Dr. 0. H. Sears. of the Sub. urban Home School, in New Haven, who left Sharon year ago, is soon to return tc his old home. A few days ago he purchas ed the residence in this village. owned by Rev. Mr. Gardner, and will take possession on the list of July next. Mir. Gardner ac. cepts pastorship at some village on Long Island.-Amenia Times.
 EAST CANAAN.- Hay is $15 a ton.
 This town will plant twice as much to- bacco this year as last. ,
 Ties and rails are now being laid between Canaan Depot and here. The ties are also down from Canaan Depot to the Housaton. ic river.-Herdld.
 LAKEynLE.- Dr. Knight, of the imbe- cile institution, has gone to California with the medical people.
 Extensive fires have been raging in the forests the past few days, in the north part of the town; mostly on lands of the Lime Rock iron company. -er...H =-
 - It is understood workmen are to begin laying the track of the Connecticut Western railroad in this town, this week. s4
 FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT NEAR Wo1- coTTvMLE. James Walling, deaf man about 60 years old, was run over and killed Friday morning by passenger train on the Naugatuck railroad, about three miles above Wolcottville.
 DIsGUsTED. D.- Our Wolcottville cores. pendent, "Sigma." was nearly thrown in- to convulsions, last week upon finding that some imp of the Herald office had made him say, that Mrs. Coddle's jaw was continu ally in motion to moderate the tempera- ture." It was Mrs. CoAdle's jan that he was talking about The continual motion of the .jas0 sel dom moderates the tempera. ture.- Herald. -..a.-.. .f-s
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-05-25

D6 If any of our readers visit New York this summer and desire to see the largest Retail Clothing Store in the City,-in the United States, they have but to go to North East Corner Broadway and Canal St. We know whereof we speak when we say that Baldwin the Clothier leads tue retail cloth ing trade of New York.
 BALDWIN the clothier pushed to the wall He has gone through, and taken possession of the two salesrooms (279 and 2s1 Canal street, next adjoining the famous northeast corner Canal and Broadway, and is now spread over the six large salesrooms, 218, 22O, and 222 Broadway, and 279, 2S1 and 283 Canal street. His sales are over eight hundred and seventy five thousand dollars annually, at retail, c. o. D., and increasing. Baldwin retails more clothing than any other house in the United States, and he deserves the patronage he gets. Long live the leading Clothier and his trade mark. -ErpreSs.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-05-25

of James Terry His age was about 4s years. He was son of Eli, and grandson Oh Uncle Eli, the celebrated closk. raakers He was of smechanical turn|of mind. and possessed no small Share of in- ventise talent. He has always (possiBly with the exception of his younger years), resided in the village of Terryville, where he has been engaged in the manufacture of locks quarter of century. He had . thorough business capacity, and was many years president of tho Eagle Lock, ,eona- pany. Being of a' full habit" and per- forming too much mental, and probably too little physical labor. he was some two years ago obliged. 10 give up business. and had since been gradually failing in health, untilat last death released him from his earthly cares and pains. During his busi- ness career he accumulated a handsome property. being one of our most ssolid" men. In brief. James Terry was man of sterling integrity, and one of our best citi. zens. His death leaves void which is not easy to fill.
 Edwin Talmadge, Esq, suddenly de. parted this life April 2lst. at the age (less a few days), of three-score and ten. He was son of Capt. Amzi Talmadge. of this town. and grandson of Josiah Talmadge. of Cheshire. Half of his lifetime, more or less, he had been engaged in mercantile pursuits, at Plymouth Center He hal held various town offices, including Justice of the Peace. He had, also, held number of military offices, having ranked as high as major. He had been great many years member and communicant of St. Peter's parish, ,sand had been one of its wardens not less, probably, than twenty. five to thirty years. MT. Talmadge was man of good business talent, and was one of our most quiet citizens At his funeral. which took place in St. Peters church, on the 24th, his pastor bestowed handsome and just tribute to his memory.
 + PLYMoTHEAN.
 nra co, 1o1,
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-05-25

YoUNa MAN, STOP, ere it be too late; don [ loose all your manhood before you marry and bring suffering on others you would give your life to bless; don't say you are tired of life and that you feel it burden instead of blessing, when the remedy is nigh thee, even at your door, for every druggist keeps Warmers Dyspepsia Tonic on sale. It will calm your fears and set your troubled heart at rest. Be advised by an old physician who has made nervous diseases the study of life. and who tells yoa as surely as those sinners perished on whom the Tower of Siloam fell, so surely shall you likewise perish except you repent. Remember, only one dollar bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take it and live.- RepubIcan.