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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-03
P.sRES - F.fLLEN.

The announcement of the surrender OF
Paris. so long expected, has at last flashed
across the cable. After struggle of 1877
days the capital of France has been oblig-
cd to succumb. Famine and disease, coup
led with the horrors of the bombardment,
have done the work. So long rs hunger
and disease were kept at "A distance the Pa
risians had no thought of surrender, but
when those were added and with them
came the rioting and turbulence in the
city, they were forced TO yield. The war
between France and Prussia, is one of the
most remarkable of modern times. Little
did either of the combatants, when the war
commenced, in July last, imagine such a
wonderful succession of events as culmin-
atcd on Saturday last. Such victories as
the German forces have won, are without
parallel in modern history. The surren-
der of $4,000 men, commanded by the
emperor in person, at Sedan, followed as
it was soon after, by that of Metz, with
$4,000 more, after the most desperate and
unayaling efforts to bacak through the
lines surrounding them, are events utter
ly without precedent. But how insight
cant seem even these triumphs in compar-
son with the last capitulaton, by which
the greatest city in Europe, garrisoned by
400, 900 troops and containing 100000 peo-
pie, has been forced to surrender. 1t is
certainly one of the wonders of modern
warfare. That city SO immense should
be so completely invested that the besieged
could find no point at which they could
break through that the German armies,
not only held the city in their grasp, but
at the same time defeated army after army,
acting outside and cnde avoring to raise the
siege, renders their success all the more
wonderful, while it places in the strongest
light the utter incolnpetency Of the French
leaders and the ptiful degeneracy of the
nation. France is indeed humbled.
The terms which the Germans offer are
generous and will probably bring the wal
to close. The forts are to be occupied by
the German army, the guards mobile o.
Paris and the regular troops are to surren'
der their arms and the city is to be furnish
ed with provisions. An armistice of three
weeks, throughout France, has been agreed
upon and during that time an assembly is
t. be elected and convened ut Bordeaux
which is to settle the final terms of peace
1t would seem that the French would avail
themselves ofthese generous terms and ent
the war at the earliest possible moment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-03

the murderers Of the Lepine family, near
Potosi, Mo-, last November, were hanged
at that place on the 9th ult.
-"What are you going to do after you
graduate ?" said gentleman to williams
college student who is citing for the min
istry." ."Damfino," replied the youth,
"preach the gospel l s'pose."
Seventeen pears ago there was not
house, not even a human being, in Leav-
enworth, Kansas. Now there are $4,000
inhabitants, "a schools, 30 churches, two
theatres, seven public halls, two jails and
hotels, stores, factories and foundries in
abundance.
In the United States District Court at
Richmond, Va, Katie Cummings (colored)
who was sent South as n teacher by be-
nevolcnt society in New York, has obtain
cd a verdict Of sll00 damages from the Or
ange and Alexandria Railroad Company,
for having been elected from train be-
cause she, having first-class ticket refus-
ed to go in the colored peoples car.
The Greenfield Gazette says: ii. II.
Moody, formerly of Greenfield, and now a
resident of New Zealand, sends to his
friends here photograph and description
of a wonderful animal found there. 1t is
of the gorilla species, and the believers in
Darwin's theory Of the origin of man will
recognize in this newly discovered crea-
ture the "missing link between the hu-
man family and the lower order of ami
mails. 1t has a head somewhat like a ma
tive, but two tusks stick out, one on each
side Of the head There is large tuft Of
hair on the top of the head, with hair on
the arms and legs, and it grunts somewhat
like pig. The natives say it is one hum
dred years old and called "Tapuna" or
ancestor. The photograph can be seen At
| Moody's bookstore.
The relative power of wind and steam
were tested at Poughkeepsie last week, by
a race between a lightning train going at
its best speed and two ice boats. The wind
blowing quite strong, the train was badly
beaten. For while steam had odds, and
left the boats well behind, but the south
west wind, ambitious for its reputation,
came upin steady blast and the ice boats
went away at the humping pace of mile
in minute, came up to and passed the
train with such rapldity that it lost its
strcaky appearance, and to the navigators
of these boats each car was distinct and al
most stationary. We have heard of a case
where an ice-boat made twenty -four miles
in nineteen minutes and half from the
moment the sail was swung to the wind
this seems incredible and almost impossi-
BILE, when we reflect that the wind blowing
a hundred miles an hour is a tornado-but
facts are stubborn things, and even this is
susceptible of scientific explanation.
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.rBU' GEOGRaPHIC.sL DIsCOV-
ERIRS.

For many voars nost tho te,,o i,coonitn
or tho Initial states has beon tho region
forming the head waters of the Yellow
stone River. ia the north of the Wind Riy-
er Mountains. Traditions have prevailed
for long time of the existence of a large
lake. and of boiling springs and spouting
fountains, of terrific waterfalls, and other
wonderful works of nature. Trappers
have looked into the mysterious region
from the SUBMITS of the eighboring noun
tains, but did not dare to nearer approach,
owing to the physical obstacles and the
fear of Indians. Colonel Reynolds in his
last expedition into the Upper Missouri re-
gion, in which he was accompanied by Dr.
HAYDEN as geologist, aimed to reach the
locality referred to, but was prevented by
deep SHOWS and other impediments. We
now learn from Montana journal that Il
party of bold explorers from Helena, four
teen in number under the lead of General
II. d. Washburne, have at last solved the
interesting problem, having visited the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-03

-It would be but the old, old story, yet
'vertheless true, and must be told, that
The festival came oil as announced, on Me
evening of the 9th and as all "iar ladies'
fairs and festivals are eXpec ed to pass of
pleasantly and merrily, so also did this,
and was decided success. A goodly num-
der of friends were present. The usual
variety of curious articles of needlework,
&C., were sold. An abundant table of
"goodies' and substantials for the elmer
man" were supplied, and many baskets
full were left. And last, though to many,
not the least of the entertainment was the
gripping on the light fantastic toe" to the
music of the band. The amount cleared
above all expenses was sl33, to be added to
the sum for repairs for the church, which
is still in an unfinished state. by the way,
when will the church be "thawed out" and
completed, so as to be habtable2 Slowly,
but we trust surely, the work is going on.
The cold weather has not been as Sc
we're in our little village rs in many of our
neighboring towns by several degrees. A
light, foathery snow fell on Sunday last to
| about four inches in depth, so there was
slcighng for day, when it was still more
mild and thawy, and with slight rain on
| Tuesday eve.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-03

%. Il. Butterfeld and John l.. Clarke
went to Burlington, Tuesday, rs delegates
from this place to the State temperance
convention.
Mr.. and Mrs. Farley Whipple, having
lost their only COW, feel very grateful to
their friends and neighbors for the uneX-
pected gifl of another TO ill her place, and
desire to express their heartfelt thanks for
the kindness which prompted the generous
deed.
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tiers, while sulphur occurred in inexhaust-
ible abundance. A series of springs was
seen in which the mud was constantly
bubbling up in kind of thick mush, one
of them forming IL volcano, from which
the mud was elected TO n great height.
The most remarkable discovery of the
party was that of n valley Astounding in
geysors of enormous dimensions, the larg-
ost throwing a solid column of water from
$50 to $50 feet in height. There were doz-
en- of large size, while the smaller ones
were almost innumerable. AS usual in
these hot springs, the borders were consti-
tuted by hardened deposit from the wa
ter of silcious character and of great
beauty, looking as If carved out by the art
of the sculptor.
III the course of the expedition lake of
steaming hot water was found, 450 yards
in diameter, resting in basin which had
been built up by its own overflow to a
height of so feet. Th5 ultimate destination
of the party-namely the Yellowstone
Lal<e-was ascertained to be body of wa
ter about twenty-five miles in length and
and fifteen in width, and at Il level above
the sea las shown by the barometer) of
about 5000 feet.
The length of the time which the party
was able to spend in this region of wonders
was limited to determine whether still
greater marvels might not exist in the
neighborhood and we presume it will not
he long before a thorough exploration OF
the whole region will be made, and all its
hidden curiosities brought to light. One Of
the party, Mr.. n. p. Langford, is, we I'M
derstand, now in the East, for the purpose
of delivering some lectures on the subject
of the journey; intending also to prepare
detailed account of it to be published in
one our leading magazines.-Hd'p
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Nahum Hubbard of this town, aged 10
years, came to his death on Thursday of
last week, JAM Goth, under circumstances
Of peculiar distress lie went into the
woods to fell some trees, and had been gone
some time when his daughter, with whom
he was living, hearing his ca les for assist
ance, went to his relief. He was found in
y helpless condition at the bottom of
ledge of rocks, over which he appeared to
have fallen or been thrown while chopping.
Being unable TO get him home without
help, the daughter returned TO the house
and blew the horn for assistance; but
none soon arriving she renewed her efforts
to get him home alone, and had actually
dragged him considerable distance on
; blanket before help arrived. Mr.. Hub
bafd died before reaching the house, hav-
ing both his spine and hip broken, and APP
parcntly having received internal injuries.
The weather was severe, and the daugh-
ter's hands, we learn, were badly froz-
en- in her efforts to save the life of her fa-
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-03

VERMONT HoRsE STOCK Co.--The annu-
al meeting of this association lately held
at Bellows Falls, was fully attended from
various parts of the State. Many of the
best men of our State are interested in it,
and the discussions were earnest through
out The amount of stock already sub
scribed is over $4,000, and the location of
the stock farm is to be decided upon dur
ing the next thirty days, and will be given
to the county which subscribes the most
stock, other things being equal. The fol-
lowing officers were chosen for the year
ensuing: President, II. G.. Root of Ben
nington; Vice Presidents, Col. j. b. Mead
of Randolph, Harley NJ. Hall of East
Burke Secretary, l.. T. Tucker of Roy
alton; Treasurer, Henry C Horton of Yer
gennes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-03

ZELL's POPULAR ENCYCLoPEDIA.-Th
is one of the very best works of reference
that has ever been published in this coun-
try and should be in the hands of every
young man who desires TO educate himself
for sphere of extensive usefulness. 1t is
a library in itself, covering the whole field
of human knowledge, and will take the
place of many manuals of science, which
now cumber the shelves of the student.
Every article is written expressly for this
work, and the latest information is given
in clear and concise terms, illustrated pro-
fusely, by numerous fine wood engravings
which are remarkably correct and truthful.
The paper and Typography are excellent.
1t should be in every school in the State as
a work of reference, and any one DESTROYS
of educating his children will do well to
purchase copy of this work to be used as
freely as the weekly newspapers. No boy
who has access to such library can COM
plain of the want of early opportunities of
education. We trust that no one to
whom this work is shown will fail to give
it a thorough examination, and hope that
the agent will meet with that success
which the value of the work demands.
Specimen number will be sent on receipt
of ten cents, by writing to T. Elwood Iell,
Philadelphia. Horace King, Thompson
vile, Conn, is the General Agent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-03

The voters of Dummerston held town
meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 3lst, to see If the
town would acquiesce in setting of to the
town of Putney, agreeably TO an act of the
legislature, couple acres of land belong
ing to c. Crowley, including some Gj rods
of road, leading from Putney village TO the
railroad depot, both ends Of said road being
in Putney. and not accessible from aA,
road in Dummerston without going ~
Putney, and an expensive one to keep IA
repair, consisting of clay and sand, and the
land lying between this road and Putney
being triangular piece of clay bank, Of
little value. But the voters Of Dummers-
ton thought there must be a cat in the meal
somewhere, and refused to acquiesce in the
act of the legislature.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-03

by George w. Hall, who in addition to his
daily labor, has organize weekly lyco-
um for the special benefit of his pupils.
The interest manifested on the part of both
teacher and pupils is worthy of promotion.
Mr.. George Chase's barn was entirely
consumed by fire on Tuesday afternoon,
Jan. oath. The barn was discovered to he
on fire between and o'clock, and the
flames spreading rapidly but portion of
its contents were removed. Some y to 30
tons of hay, head of cattle and sheep
were consumed by the flames. Loss csti-
mated at about $500. Insured for $3.50.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-03

WISDHAM COUNTY AGRICULTURAL So
cIETY.-The managers of this society met
at Fayetteville, Jan. Goth, and transacted
the usual business by revising the prcmi-
um lis: and appointing committees there
on. The fair of the present year is to be
held on the last Wednesday and Thursday
of September. The committee on grain
and roots were present, and after examna-
ton made the following awards: Best acre
of corn, 63l bushels to O. c. Merritield,
Brookline, 50; ID, to Col. II. Plimpton,
Newfane, so bushels, 80; best acre of wheat
IS bushels, S. Barrett, Wardsboro, 81 2d,
S. Barrett, 81 best acre of oats AZ bushels,
o. G. Mortified, 80; best acre of barley, 4j
bushels, S. Barrett, 81; best one half acre
potatoes, S. Barrett, 81.
w. \. STEDMAN, Sec'y.
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E'oudrifIs.

The school in this village, of which Miss
Eva Howe is teacher, closes this week. At
the time it commenced there were about 40
scholars. Miss Howe is an estimable young
lady, and has had good success in former
schools as IA teacher; but we are sorry to
say the term has reflected no credit to the
scholars and the district, on account of the
manner in which they have conducted
themselves in school. The school has gained
a name for some time past as being very
bad school to govern, especially the winter
terms, but this winter many of the scholars
have made themselves notorious for their
impudence and boisterous, indecent behav-
Tor to the teacher and to each other. Some
have been expelled from school, and many
parents have taken their young scholars out
of school, not wishing them to be subject
to the abuse, profanity and evil influences
of those who are old enough to behave
themselves in school or out, in gentle
manly manner. No scholar of common
sense, who has attained the age of twelve
years, deserves an education if he will not
attend TO his studies in school hours, treat
his teacher and schoolmates respectfully
and properly, and not mar or purposely in
jure the school-room. 1t is a shame that
/ children who have the means of obtaining
on education, win thus idly and foolishly
| deprive themselves Of it, So think we.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-03

One of our young acquaintance, not
long since was endeavoring to enjoy an
evening in the company of a young lady,
fair and entertaining, upon whom he called
but found "A serious obstacle in the person
of her stern and not very cordial father,
who at length very plainly yentured TO in
innate that the hour for retiring had arriv-
ed. ~ think you are correct, my dear
sir" returned the unabashed young man,
1--WE have been waiting to have you go to
bed for over an hour"
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.HisceIIdHeOHs Hens.

Miss Polly McIntire of Iowa, lis years
of age, came to premature death ON the
9TH inst, from the effects of burns caused
by her clothes taking fire,
The present wife Of a Bunalonlan OBJ
iects to his keeping the memories of her
predecessors green by wearing five bands
Of Grape ON his hat
Charles jolly and John Armstrong,
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Monday morning, Jan. 23d, at daylight,
the thermometer stood at l2o below zero.
The coolest morning here yet this winter.
MIR. AFRO Gleason has moved from
North Adams, Mass, to this place. IIo
drives the stage on the Jacksonville and
North Adams route.
Our farmers have been impatiently
waiting for sometime for sufficient guam
tity of snow for shedding, and as the late
SHOWS have supplied their wants in this r.
spect, they are now improving it with all
diligence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-03

Rev, Mr.. Cushman is expecting to Close
his labors at the hall next Sabbath.
Rev. Il. S. Foster will preach at the
Universalist church in Gulliord Centre
next Sabbath, Feb. 9th.
Our townsman, III, II. Chase, is build
ing two-story dwelling-house in very
pleasant and slightly location, near Estey's
organ buildings, ON Birge street, Brattle-
horn
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ReVle70 Of the Markets.
C.T.uBRIDGE C.TTTLE .u.TRKET.
THesddy, Ian. II, 1871.
AMOUNT OF LIVE STOCK AT MARKET.

AMOUNT OF LIVE STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle Sheep Lambs. Swine.
Thswrrk, III 1851 goo
Last woek, 100 GIG 600
PRICES.
Beef Cattlo-E1tra, sll so "a IL so; lst quality $40
90 "a II CO I'd do, IS 80 "a so; Sd do, Sc IA %.
Working OIen-sl5O, 200, $50 IA as q pair.
Mich Cows and Calyes-s25, so, rs "a IS.
learlings-SlO "a Is. Two years old-s.O ia 81.
Three years old-s36 "a CO.
sheep and Lambs-In lots 81 90, So 81 "a 10
each. Extra, 81 50 "a 7 so, or from to Sc y II.
Veal Calyes-s5 Ia 10.
Hides-7 lee Ia DC o 10. Tallow-5 "a &c y n.
Pelts--sl IA 81 81 each Cali skins-l6 "a lsc & ..
Poultry-E1tra, 10 Ia "a lie prime, 10 "a l6 Lac;
good Is Ia "a Ice
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And it came to pass that in this ancient
town, on the 9th day of the first month,
Lafayette, who benefits the town by car
loads of alkaline recuporatives, by direc-
ton of the vigilance committee, made
known to his brethren and reighbors that
Josiah Alexander, surnamed Brown, had
huilded him nice dwelling upon piece
of land, it being the site that Eleazar, sur
named Patterson, the Centurion, built u
house upon los years since, and which was
lately removed. And all were DESTROYS of
uniting in social assembling together for
II house warming, as of old. And the speech
of Lafayette pleased the people, and the
husbands and bachelors came in haste with
their wives and daughters, aflianced and
free, and greatly reioiced the hearts Of Jo-
siah and his wife. And there came Thomas
the Esculapian, who related in pleasing
manner, his late journey to New York, and
was assisted in the lengthy narration by
many present, to the merrment of all.
And Nahum Franklin, Il awmaker and
, dispenser, late of Noodles Island, came to
the gathering, and related incidents occur
ring during journey to the Roman en-
pire, with illustrations. And Lorenzo, one
of the civil authority, being father of the
host as well as the town, manifested his
usual vivacity. And Marshal l., who has
general oversight of the instructors of youth
came also. And among sixteen present
| (and former school teachers in attendance,
/ was Anna f., from Highland District, Bos-
( ton. Now Charlie, the stove merchant,
I came to be present al the house warming,
| to see that it was well warmed, and added
to the hlarity of the occasion. The COM
pany behaved with SO much decorum, that
! the official services of the keeper of the
pound were not called in requisition. over
40 guests were gathered around bountiful
collation., and returned to heir homes hap
/ pier for the house warming.
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Roy. Mr.. jenkins delivered an able
temperance lecture In the Congregational
church, Thursday evening, Jan. 10Th. The
attendance was very good considering the
inclomency Of tho weather. Rev. Mr.,
Scott may be expected to lecture on sun
day evening, Feb, 9th.
The school in district No. 8 is taug
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ZINC Mnssnchnsotls lerlslntlvo

The Massachusetts, legislative commit
tee on education have agreed, by vote Of
4 TO 8, to report bill in favor of opening
the public library in Boston on the Sabbath.
The three clergymen of the committee,
Rev. Drs. Hill and Putnam, and Rev. Mr..
Vibbert, favored the movement
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-03

Samuel Frink Of Bratteboro has
bought the hotel property of j. II. Austin.
Price s25G2. Mr.. Frink will give an open
ing ball, we hear, ON Tuesday, Feb. 9TH.
The stage coach from Brattleboro to
Townshend, passed through this place on
runners for the first time this winter, Mon
day, the 3Oth ult., but wisely changed back
TO wheels the next day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-02-03

In this age OF scepticsm, facts are requir-
ed to to inspire confidence in the minds of
the people; but, with good indorsers, they
are willing to test any article claiming ex-
traordinary merit. The proprietors Of
Halls Vegetable Siciian Hair Remover Of
fer the following Endorsement of the merits
claimed by them for their preparation, by
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viz, THE public have so often been de-
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assure our readers that Halls Vegetable
Sicilian Hair Remover is meeting with the
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and we have reliable evidence, that it will
perform all that is claimed for it, in restor-
ing gray hair to its natural color, and. as
permanent dressing, is unsurpas ed.