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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-18

BY a wilful obstruction of the Houston
and Great Northern railroad near Houston,
Texas, the president and civil engineer of
the company were killed and the superin-
tendent and chief engineer seriously injur-
ed.
The Louisville Courer-Journal has re-
covered from the effects of Aleck Stephens
last hit and goes at him again, thusly:
Mr.. stephens says he has no indisposition
to answer any and all questions that may
be put to him. Then, Mr.. Stephens, "Sup-
pose you were shut up all night in a tower,
with a small baby, what would you do?"
A dreadful calamity has visited the
small island of Tagolanda in the Malay
archipelago, about so miles northeast of the
island of Celebes. An outburst of the vol
cano of Ruang, accompanied by convul-
sion of the sea and wave 40 yards high,
swept all the human beings, cattle and
horses from the island. The number of
persons who persisted is 4l6.
A irightful accident occurred on the
Maine Central railroad, near Bangor, on
Wednesday evening, 9th inst, by which
smoking car and three passenger cars were
precipitated through rotten dry bridge,
20 feet to the ground, killing VIM. Percival
Of Waterville, brakeman, and Thos. Gal
lagher, an East Boston boiler maker, then
residing in Bangor, and injuring some 60
persons, more or less seriously. The num-
Der of passengers was fortunately very
small, and that so many escaped with their
lives, is almost n miracle. All the injured
are doing well.
A few weeks ago correspondent of the
Boston Traveller related the finding of a
wedding ring in the stomach of II Goldfish
caught with a hook in Trinity Bay. The
description of the ring led to its identiiica-
ton, and the lucky finder has been reward
ed by gift of $3.50. 1t was on the finger of
Pauline Burnham, when the Anglo Saxon
was wrecked about 100 miles south of Trim
ity Bay. How strange that such relic
should be brought up from the depths OF
the ocean ten years after the accident by
which it was lost. And how curious that n
Goldfish should swallow it, and carry it
about for years perhaps, and escaping all
the dangers to which fish is exposed,
should swim into Trinity Bay, and be
caught by the hook of fisherman.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-18

A LIVE HOME JoURNAL-NoTABLE
passed into the hands of Messrs. Orange
Judd & Co., of PAS Broadway, New York,
the well known publishers Of the Ame,T-
can gricuituyfst-a journal long without
rival in sterling value and circulation. The
marked improvements then expected TO
appear in Hedrh and Home have been
fully realized, and it is now one of the
choicest illustrated journals anywhere is
sued for the family circlo-adapted to both
the juvenile and adult people, and meeting
the special wants Of the housekeeper. Be-
sides it supplies very useful chapters for
the garden and farm, and an important
news sheet, giving a valuable resume of the
news for a week up to the moment of issue
From 5000 to $500 worth of very fine en-
cravings beautify each weekly number.
We notice now still further mark of en-
terprise on the part of the publishers I;
they have secured the exclusive
editorial services of Edward Eggleston, so
widely and favorably known by his wri-
tings in Scribners Monthly, and many
other Magazines and Journals, and espe-
cially as the chief experimenting Editor of
the New York Independent for some time
past. With this notable addition to the
previously large and strong editoria! force,
Hearth and Home cannot fail to merit and
command a prominent place in every
household, in city, village, and country.
Specimen copies can doubtless be obtained
of the publishers, as above. Terms only
50 year. Single numbers cents. Hearth
and Home and American Agrculturist to-
gether. "a year. Better add one or both
of them to your supply of reading; they
are each worth infinitely more than the
small cost.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-18
State Meas.

"A 800 pound black bear put his foot
into u trap set by Lewis Dwyer at South
Starkboro, few days ago, and his next
misfortune was dose of cold lead which
proved fatal
J. j. Round, son of Lensey Round, OF
Clarendon, was accidentally drowned while
bathing in Otter Creek at Middlobury, on
Wednesday afternoon of last week. lie
was a member of the Sophomore class OF
Middebury College.
Twelve Vermont newspapers have a.
dopted the patent outside" arrangement,
that is, only one-half the paper is printed
at the office of publication, the other hall
being gotten mp by city publishers devoted
to the business.
The Argus of Montpelier, says that a
lady residing at Washington, 62 years of
age, did the following work in one day
recently: A weeks washing for four per-
sons, churning, including taking care OF
the butter, besides weaving two yards OF
flannel cloth, and doing such general
housework as was necessary, cooking
three meals, making beds, &c. so much
for inside work. outside she raked three
quarters of an acre of hay, raked afer
three loads of hay, and MIXED two cows
night aud morning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-18

The New York Republican State Con-
vention meets Sept. 20.
The number of victims of the West
field explosion has now reached l05.
The recent election in North Carolina
resulted in a complete defeat Of the demo-
Gratis.
The recently published account of an
awful storm on the Labrador coast, attend
ed with the loss of 800 lives, is now report
ed To have been "A canard.
Hon. Charles Sumner has declined the
beautiful gold medal rendered him by the
people of Hayti, as a token of their appre-
citation of his services in opposing the Sab
Domingo annexation scheme.
VIM. Briggs OF Eddyville, Ia, with his
brother, son, daughter and hired man, were
lately sufiocated by tire-damp in an old
coal shaft which they were intending to re-
open. Only two bodies were recovered.
The President has formally suspended
Gen. Pleasanton as Commissioner of Inter
nal Revenue and designated Deputy Com
missioner J. w. Douglas TO perform the
duties of the office.
--Guatamala has had II revolution. Gen.
Gramados has overthrown President Cerna,
established freedom of the press, and abol-
| ished several obnoxious monOpolies. No
persecution of the fallen party or it's adher-
ents is to be allowed.
The steamer Chautauqua, Capt. Muir
ray, exploded her boiler Monday afternoon
while woodng at Whitneys Landing, six
miles below Maysville, NY. Eight deaths
are reported, and about dozen persons
are badly wounded.
"A second battle between tho American
squadron and the Coreans is reported in
which our forces were victorious. The
Coroan commander was killed aud many
prisoners were taken.
"A fire damp explosion occurred al
Pittston, Pa, on Monday morning in the
Eagle shaft. of 20 men working in the
shaft, II were imprisoned in the falling
roof and persisted before assistance could
reach them.
Mrs, Vallandigham, wife of the Ohio
politician, has survived her husband but q
short time. She has never recovered from
the shock Of his sudden and terrible death
and died at her old home in Cumberland
Md, Sunday morning, 18th inst.
A premature explosion took place a
the east heading of the Hoosac tunnel on
Tuesday afternoon, the sth inst, instantly
killing two men, and seriously If not fatal
ly njuring two others. 1t is supposed tho
accident was caused by tho communication
of electricity from the air.
DIR. Dollinger has been interviewed II
Munich, by correspondent, who hal
drawn from him statement of his view
upon inhllibiity, and Of his feelings to
ward Professionals. He is represented a
saying that he scorns Professionalism, hate
sehismatics, hopes for reconciliation will
the pope, and repudiatOs the tide of tn
| Snew Luther"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-18

ton delivered the address before the Phila-
delphian society, his subject being 1.-THE
Relation of Christian Doctrine to Civiliza-
ton" The Parkman prize speaking oc-
CURED in the evening, the prizes being won
by G. Spoor ofMontpelier and A. Il. Miner
of Manchester of the freshmen, c. NJ.
Brainerd of st. Adams and J. j. Round of
Clarendon drowned the next day. OF the
sophomores, and X. c. Anderson of jed
burgh, Scotland, and II. NJ. Ladd of Con-
stantinoplo, Turkey, of the juniors. At the
commcncem ent on Thursday, the following
honorary degrees were conferred A. NJ, Ira
w. Clark of Mddobury, VT, Freeman C.
Beaman of Kentucky d. D., Rev. Morrill,
Richardson of New York, James Caldwell
of Royalton Ill. D., John Pierpont, chief
Justice of Vermont. At the meeting of the
Alumni on Wednesday, a proposition IA
voring the admission of females to the Col
lege ELECTED lively discussion. Dr.
Kitchel, the President, announced 1t as the
desire of the faculty, in the main, that the
step should he taken. A strong conserva-
tive element was developed. A motion to
postpone the subject for one year was lost
by tie vote, and the Alumni finally adj
journed without taking definite action.
Prof Kellogg of the Brookline Institute of
Technology delivered the annual address
before the Alumni, on the subject of
"Style." Rev. f. p. Wild gave the usual
poem, which he entitled progress" The
Alumni dinner was graced by the presence
of number Of ladies'. Governor Stewart,
President Kitchel, DIR. Rankin, Prof. Bas-
com. and others made speeches.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-18

The TELEGRAPH CIRCUIT OF THE
WoRIp.--At the banquet which Cyrus w.
Field gave at Richmond, England, a
short time since, in honor of the fifth ami
versary of the laying of the Atlantic Cable,
very interesting facts concerning the tele-
praph circuit of the world were announced.
1t seems that during this month Shanghai
in China will be connected with the new
Russian Naval Station on the Pacific, and
also with Japan. November will see the
completion of cable between Singapore and
Australia. As soon as California and Japan
are united instantaneous communication be-
tween the five continents will have been ac-
complished Mr. Field will doubtless live to
to him, too, may justly be ascribed more
and more honor daily for the enterprises
already completed. Sir Charles Wingheld,
in speech at the above mentioned ban
quot, stated that Indian submarine tele-
graphy was greatly indebted TO the sue
cessful pioneers of the Atlantic cables.
The Indian enterprise failed in 1859, and it
was not until after the Atlantic Cable was
finished in 1865, that there was courage
enough for an attempt to lay deep sea
line between the Isthmus of SueZ and
Bombay. At the end Of the present year
the Telegraph Construction Company
will have laid down Is, 500 miles Of cable,
involving capital of s32 100000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-18

j. c. Richardson has sold two acres of
tobacco as it stands in the field, and has no
further care of it only to keep the worms
OFF. Price $500.
The repairs that have been long in con-
temptation on the Congregational church
are to commence this week. The seats are
to be remodelled together with painting,
carpeting, papering, and the improvement
of furnaces.
H. A. Willard Esq, equal partner with
his brother in the Willard Hotel, WASH
lngton, d. c., with his family, is making
his annual visit to Westminster, his native
town. He is stopping at the residence of
the late Judge Bradley, bequeathed by the
Judge to Mrs. Willard, his granddaughter,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-18

\ controversy in which the whole nation
is interested is now going on in Cincinnati
relative to the Sunday laws. The city has
a very large German and ant-Sabbath ele-
ment that insists on making the day one of
amusement, and they have called "a public
meeting to denouncc the mayor. who is a
Sabbath keeper, and passed resolutions to
support No man for Office hereafter who
does not favor the repeal of all sunday
laws. This portion of the community has
the support OF most of the press. The OPP
position to this element has also held pub
lie meeting in which most of the ministers
and several of the best lawyers took part,
and passed resolutions strongly against
Sabbath dissertation, and favorng laws to
punish offenders. The matter will come
into their next election.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-18
THE RELIGIO.v OF sBCRBT So
CIRTIES.

EDITOR OF THE PHGNIX "A writer for
the Phoenix of July 81, who speaks in he
half of Odd Fellowship, signing himself as
one OF the officers, says-"But if we find
our laws are hostile to those principles, re-
peal them, and make some more consonant
with the principles of the Christian reli-
gion."
The position assumed by this writer is,
we understand it, that if our laws are not
in accordance with the principles of the
Christian religion ms understood by Sc
cret society, then these laws should be re-
pealed. That is, Odd Fellowship is to de-
eide what the true principles of the Chris
tan religion are, and the laws are to be
shaped accordingly!
This is the true spirit animating secret
societies only it does not usually wait to
have the laws repealed, but it proceeds to
violate them at once; it breaks the law in
the name Of religion, charity, and brother
ly love.
But for our part, We think that it is best
for the people TO decide what the true prin-
ciples of the Christian religion are, and that
that question should not be left to the opn-
ion of secret society of any kind. And
We think too, that the question Of repeating
law should also be left with the people
through their lawfully elected representa-
tives, and not to self-instituted odd FI-
lowship and Masonry.
\ former legislature Of Vermont, made
up of men who probably knew as much of
the principles of the Christian religion rs
odd Fellows do, has enacted law which
renders the administration of secret oalhs
and obligations like those OF Masons and
odd Fellows, an offence punishable by the
law. The secret societies of the State foster
and countenance the direct violation of this
law, and one of their officers suggests that
it should be repealed.
We are quite willing that the question of
the repeal Of that law should be referred TO
the only body which has the power to re-
peal it, viz, the legislature, although I'M
fortunately that body cannot meet till some
fourteen months hence; and in the mean
time the powerful secrect organizations
among us nay be 1T work to carry their
own ends without much obstruction. II
was very wrong to limit the action of the
legislature at time when secret socie-
ties are so powerful as to break laws
with impunity; and ii might be well to
enquire how far secret societies may have
contributed to bring about that Limitation,
/ giving rs legislative sessions once in two
years instead of every year. In the ah-
sence of frequent legislative sessions, secret
societies may perhaps come to govern us in
State matters as well as to prescribe the
true PRINCIPLES of the Christian ralipion
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-18

About MONKEYS. - Reugger observed
an American monkey carefully driving
away the flies which plagued her infant;
and Duvancel saw IA hylobates washing the
faces Of young ones in stream. So in
tense is the grief of female monkeys for
the loss of their young that it invariably
caused the death of certain kinds kept I'M
der confinement by Brehm in y orth Afri-
ca. Orphan monkeys were always adopted
and carefully guarded by the other mon
keys, both male and female. One female
baboon had so capacious heart that she
not only adopted young monkeys of other
species but stole young dogs and cats which
she continually carried about. An adopt
ed kitten scratched this aflectionate bab-
Don, who certainly had sharp intellect !;
for she was much astonished at being
scratched and Immediately examined the
kittens feet and without more ado bit off
the claws.-AU the Year Round.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-18

The grand trot announced for Wednes-
day, the 10th inst, came off according to
program, and was attended by from $500 to
5000 people, several hundred of whom came
in on the morning trains. The weather was
extremely sultry, and though showers
threatened in the morning, no rain of con-
sequence fell. The judges stand was occu-
pied by Geo. c. Hall of New York, l.. Co
NEE of Fitchburg, Mass, and A. Austin OF
Burlington, and promptly at o'clock the
contestants for the first premium Of $1,000
came forward. "Nonesuch" and Seen
Grant" being withdrawn, for reasons which
we did not learn, the remaining horses took
their position in order MS follows :--"Col
LAX eman," entered by f.. l.. Allen; "Sea
Foam" entered by j. j. Bowen; "Snow
Flake" entered by Charles Taylor. The
race was won by "Sea Foam" in three
straight heats, though closely contested by
"Snow Flake" in each on the third heat,
"Col. Lakeman" was declared distanced.
Time-2:32t, 2:33i, 2i30i. The second pre-
MUM of $500 was contested for by the fol-
lowing horses, which were assigned the
order named; "Westield Boy" entered by
T. T. sisson "Sprlngheld Boy" by NJ. H..
Kingi "Jim Bludso," by VIM. b. Dorm
"Commodore Mutt" by j. n. Woodland !
the other horses entered being withdrawn.
"Bludso" was distanced on the first heat,
lin consequence of the loss Of shoe, }
and the race was won by "Com. Mutt in
three heats, "Wostfcld Boy" maintaining
the second position throughout. Time
2:43i, 2:45, 2,4li OF the fourteen entries
for the last trot, which included horses that
had never beaten minutes, only seven
made their appearance, namely:-'Nellie
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-18

following from an obituary notice in the
Orange County Eagle:
Mrs. b. died in 1865, since that time Mr..
BIS footsteps have echoed down the corrid-
ors of time alone, waiting for "his
summons" to cross the dark river to the
other shore, at last ii came,--a few days of
illness, and he breathed his last, life went
out like the waiting of an "evening
breeze, "a sick day he rarely, if ever
knew our loss i his gain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-18
S.n.sR T.V'RSS.

No one can deny that General Butler
is very smart. The man who, according to
his admring friends-''in one short wear
rose from where the cotton's spun to where
the cotton grows" must indeed be "A very
smart man-much smarter then his demo-
cratic friends, who, in their adulatory
verse esteemed cotton growing much higher
in the order of merit than cottOn-spinning.
But is the General smart enough to rise
from cotton trading in New Orleans to the
Governors chair of Massachusetts by
merely cottoning up to reform? That is the
question. The chief evidence of "A reformer
is that he abstains from making a fortune
while in the public service, and entirely
forgets himself in behalf of the cause for
which he labors but does General Butler
give any such evidence of being a refor-
mer Has he not made fortune out ofthe
public service, at time when the country
was laboring Tor reform, and thus set the
example to Tweed, Swceny, Fisk, Gould,
Oakley Hall. and others, carpet-haggers
especially?
The first need that the country has, is to
be reformed from such men as General
Butler. No reform il possible unless it
begins there. \ single district Of Massa-
chusetts may please to dishonor the credit
which the state has for moral probty and
republican integrity Of character, by keep
ing man in office who enrichcs himself
while serving great moral public cause
hut for the whole state to do this thing
would be proposterous it would he tanta.
mount to throwing OIL all pretensions tc
republican purity at once. If Massachu.
sets fills her chair of state with Genera
Butler, she thus votes to render the plum
dering OF the treasury by those holding
offices of-trnst, not only pardonable, bu
praiseworthy. There are great many il
the country who would rejoice if Mas VI
chusetts should do such an act.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-18

Kentucky is the last place in this land to
look for republican gains and yet the an
nouncement is made that thousands of new
men have been added TO that party in this
good old conservative state. II the ground
Is gradually slipping away from the demo-
Gratis in Kentucky, they have the Satisfilc-
ton of knowing that Charleston, :. G., has
been lost To the republicans by the aid of
the negro vote! charleston has been radi-
cal republican 50 long, il is almost time to
expect change. Indications everywhere
are that we are on the eve of great political
changes
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-18

"A Brookline correspondent informs us
that party of fishermen, hailing from
Greenfield, Ms, passing through the south
part of this town, on Wednesday, the Goth
ult., on their way from Marlboro, took a
couple of rubber blankets from a wagon
without consulting the owner. They were
followed by Constable Osgood and Mr. l..
Bush through Putney to the neighborhood
of Chesterfield On. H. pond, whore their
teams were found and the blankets recov-
cred. We withhold the names of the par
ties out of regard for their families.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-18

The platform on which Chief Justice
chase is willing to accept a nomination for
tho Presidency has these planks: obedi-
ence to the constitutional amendments, an
indivisiblo Union, the speedy resumption
Of specie payments, a general amnesty, the
revision of the tariff, making it n tariff for
revenue only, and retrenchment and re-
form in all the departments Of the govern
ment, are propositions which will commend
themselves to the whole body Of the pco-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-18

The amended liquor law of Michigan went
into effect last week. Its fundamental
principle is, that liquor sellers, like all 9TH
err men, are responsible to the persons in
jured for whatever damages it can he prov
ed they infict upon others, and that those
who rent them places in which to transact
their business, are sharers in that response
bility, and may be made to answer for it by
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-18

COMMENCEMENT AT MIDDLEBURY.-Tho
Phi Beta Kappa society of Middlebury col
lege held its annual meeting on Tuesday of
last week, and elected Col. Knapp, editor
of the Middlebury Register, president, in
place of Rev. DR.. Gitchell, who declined a
re- election. Prof j. II. Seelye of Amherst
college, delivered the regular address on
"The Higher Education as Ideal, Spirit
ual." Rev. Or. \. u. Rankin of Washing
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-18

seemed to enjoy this social gathering high
ly. The presents were many, both useful
and pretty, although mostly of humble
material yet were none the loss accept
able and appreciated, for the good will and
kindly feelings, speaking as much, as
costlior gems.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-18

Hon. Charles Francis Adams "a demo-
crat) has accepted the commission offered
him by President Grant of arbitrator under
the provisions of the new treaty with Eng
land. Parties aside, there can he no doubt
of Mr.. Adams's pre-eminent fitness for the
discharge of the duties laid upon him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-18

The Baptsts, have procured new Lii
brary consisting OF one hundred volumes
and new case, at cost of over $50.
The hay crop of this season proved to
be below the average yield.
Frequent rains since the 18th of July
have brought forward the previous back
ward crops.