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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17
TE.HPRR.E.vCE.

There seems to be n widespread move
ment in the country in favor oftemperancc.
In Washington, the interest has been very
much increased and one of the results of
the Congressional Temperance Society was
seen in the night scenes at the close of the
session. There was no disorder, and this
because the members were not excited by
drink. President Grant has headed the
subscrip ton list of the fund for the Con-
gressional Temperance Society with three
hundred dollars. The Vice President and
Speaker Blaine put down one hundred
dollars each. The Irish in Massachusetts
are wide awake on this subject. The meet
ings at Worcester have been so overcrowd-
ed as to oblige them to lock the doors. In
this city, and several other places, large
and enthusiastic meetings are held. The
Roman Catholic Bishop and many of the
RESTS encourage the good work, and
scores are signing the pledge.
There are evidences all over the country
of Temperance revival. The general re-
Spouse to the new temperance movement
in this State which resulted in the forma-
ton of the Massachusetts Total Abstinence
Society, proves that the community are
giving this subject increased attention.
This A, sociaton will soon begin the work
in earnest, and will aim to bring about a
C omplete revolution in Massachusetts,
such as will Danish the use of intoXicants
as a beverage, and establish the principle
and practice of total abstinence christian
Re1iSter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17
CHK.sRLBS SU.N.vRR.

For nearly twenty years Mr.. Sumner has
been the special target of abuse and deiam-
alton from the Democratic press. His vir-
tues, which are many and great, have been
denied and secuted; his faults, which are
few and venial, have been magnifed and
paraded, until a habitual reader of the
World, the Age, or the Albany Argus, must
have been led to regard the senior Massa-
chusetts Senator as charlatan, a PecksniH,
and Pharisaic champion of negro equality
with intent to degrade and dishonor the
race which has the misfortune to be white
and TO have given birth to Charles Sumner
Mr.. Summers falings at once arrest at
tention. A dogmatic temper, which rem
ders him impatient of contradiction and
unable readily to comprehend that another
may differ widely from him and yet be
honest; a stateliness of manner which dis
tanees him from all but the few; an honest
but somewhat too manifest pride la hispo-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17

"A closing concert was given by c. Il.
Barretts singing school on Wednesday
evening of last week. With the proceeds
new chandelier was furnished for the
Baptist church.
Nice quantities of maple sugar are be-
ing made, but farmers are anticipating a
short season and an carly spring. The
roads arc becoming settled and we are full
ly confident that we wont get "siX weeks
of sleighng in March, this year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17

Michael Bohon, a lad thirteen years
old and son of Patrick Bohen of this viii
lage, in attempting to get on board of the
passenger train while in motion at West
minister, Tuesday evening, slipped and fell
under the cars. Tho wheels passed over
his limbs, crushing them to a jelly. lie
was carried to his home, and died in about
ten hours.
Professor +. b. Gage read selection of
original poems TO large and appreoiativo
audience in the Methodist church, Mon
day evening. His STYLE of composition, as
well rs his manner of reading is peculiarly
his own and truly inimitable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17

The competition between our winter
schools for the best proportionatc punctual-
ity and attendance, has brought forth, us a
whole, highly satisfactory results. Our reg
listers, as compared with those of last year,
show an actual decrease of more than 1900
marks. The certificate contonded for has
been awarded to the scholars of district No.
3, or Holland district, Mary A. Lamb,
teacher, and ii will be framed and hung in
their schoolroom. Our remaining schools
come in the following order:-District No.
2, or Fayetteville, Emma o. Whitman,
teacher; No. l, or Whitak Flora j..
Lynde, teacher; No. 10, or Adams district,
Marion l.. Gould, teacher; No. s, or Pond
vile, Eva Howe, teacher; No. o, or Eager
district John ii. Watson, teacher; No. O.,
or Wiliamsvilo, Alvin Knapp, teacher;
No. 3, or Parish, Nellie f. Morse, teacher.
The following is u list of those scholars in
town having no absent or tardy marks:
District No. /, Hannah Mundell, William
Mundel, John Mundoll Alton Cheney,
Fred. Adams, Porter Moore; No. 2, Jessie
Miller, Ida Parsons, Ella Parsons, Bonnie
Eager, Willie Eager, Fred. Harris; No. g.,
Abbo NJ. Higgins, Minnie N. Brown, Lau-
ia j. Cutler, Henry IL. Aldrlch, Sammie
q. Brown, Geo. b. White; No. s, Mamie
Morse, Annie Morse, FranN Ingram, Hen
ry Adams, Eli Morrill,; No. 0, Eta f.
Morse, Ida Morse, Rosie Lyman, Ida l.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17

List of officers chosen March Z, 1871 !:
moderator, Laban Jones, Jr. town clerk F.;
S. III. Sherman selectmon, J. w. Bssell,
ID. p. Leonard, G. w. Yeaw; treasurer,
VIM. II. Jones constable, d. w. Yeaw,
overscer of the poor, ID. w. Yeaw listers,
a. b. Collins, Geo. i. Rice, VIM. Yeaw
auditors, Joel Lyman, Whitney Jones,
Danlord Bugbee; trustee, Joel Lyman
grand jurors, Liberty Howe, L. f. Sher-
man; town agent, VIM. II. Jones school
sup't, Laban Jones, Jr.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17
SfraffOu.

Town officers elected March 9TH, 1871 {:
moderator, NJ. A. Knowlton town clerk,
L. +. sheldon selectmen, Edwin l.. Grout,
n. L. Hart, Ebenezer Allen; town treas
urcr, l.. f. Sheldon; overseor of poor, f..
Allen first constable, Il. II. Willis list
ers, l.. w. Sprague, Million f. Perry, Will
liam White; auditors, j. b. Grout, j. D..
Stiles, f. ii. Willis fence viewers, NJ. A.
Knowlton, o. p, Hescock, j. Dunlap
grand juror, NJ. A. Knowlton; town agent,
RufIs Lyman school sup't, j. b. Grout /;
inspector of lumber, Willis Lyman. Rails
ed 10 cents on the dollar to pay the indebt-
edness of the town. Voted to raise % cents
in addition to what the law requires to be
expended on highways.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17

-Messrs. l. b. and c. w. Pufler give
the following account of the profit from
a recent number of the N. T.. Farmer
March y, 1870, the SOW dropped pigs.
Sold for Sil. Fatted twoi sold one for
S2G.S4; kept the other, worth the same 500
81. In the fall the same SOW dropped 10
pigs. sold for s27 and sold the SOW for
$50 and have 8 pigs left which are worth as
much as the SOW was last spring. Consc-
quently we have received Sl54.6s for care
and keeping. They were fed during the
summerseason mostly on what whey we re-
ceiyed as our proportion for milk furnish
ed to the Putney cheese factory.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17
Grafton.

Town Officers: moderators, A Burgess;
clerk and treasurer, l.. S. Walker; select
men, F. Wilbur, w. l.. White, A. ii. Bur-
CESS listers, Ambrose II. Burgess, d..
Stiles, w. a. Dean; agent, L. S. Walker
grand juror, j. II. Blood; fence viewers,
j. R. Blood, w. p. Wyman, l.. s. Walker
Sup't of Schools, Samuel Phelps. County
Commissioner, Homer Goodhue 81.
L. $. Walker has purchased the house
lately occupied by Henry Holmes, and in
tends soon to move into the village.
The mill owned by G. ID. Messar, which
has been suspended for sometime owing
to financial embarrassment, is again run
ming.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17

FRIGHTFUL HURRICANE IN Missouri
A terrific hurricane passed over East St.
Louis Wednesday afternoon, March Sth.
The wind first came from the southeast ac-
companied by brisk shower, but sudden
ly veered to the southwest and blow with a
fury and force never before witnessed in
that latitude. 1t first struck an elevator
on the bank of the river and took part Of
its roof Off, Then passing in northeast
direction, it totally demolished the freight
depot of the st. Louis and Vandala rail-
road, 500 feet long by 100 feet high, the
freight and passenger depot of the North
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17

Cory OF RESULT OF COUNCIL HELD IN FAYrrrE-
WILLIE FEB 22p, 1871.
LIST. We find that the church acted irrcg-
ularly in passing vote tJan. 12) of dlsap-
probation, without trial.
I'd. That the church did wrong in bring
ing charges against Dea Stodman without
making any proper, apparent and sufficient
effort TO reclaim him.
81. That the church was wrong in excom-
muniaating him upon insufficient grounds,
both as to the charges and the proof of the
same.
On the other hand we find that Dca. Sted-
man has been in fault in the manner of eX-
pressing his feelings towards the minister,
Mr.. Shurtleff; and we fear he has JAILED to
show a proper spirit Of meeknoss under
provocation, and willingness to make
concessions for tho sake of peace
We recommend the church to rescind
their action, and restore him TO his MEM
borship in the church.
And we recommend him TO seek restora-
ton to the fellowship of the church by a
spirit of concession and forgiveness.
a truo copy from the minutes Of the
scribe.
Attest, j. CHANDLER.
Fayetteville, March 7, 1871.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17

The dwelling house of John l.. Mich
OILS was destroyed by fire Thursday night
March 9th. 1t was discovered about II
o'clock. Most of the furniture &c. was
saved, but the contents of the cellar were
lost. Insured in the Conn. River Compa-
ny.
-Dea. j. b. Ware has a Jersey COW that
he has raised from calf four weeks old,
that he bought in South Dedham, Mass,
which now weighs 1900 lbs. Her mother
was imported from Jersey Island, Eng
land. Who has better one?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17

FROM EURoPE.-There is nothing of spc-
cial interest to report concerning affairs in
France. Paris has been evacuated by the
Germans. Bismarck has gone home to
Berlin, and King William will go there
himself in few days. The French assem-
bly, will meet hereafter at Versailles instead
of Bordeaux, and will have plenty of bust
ness in enacting measures for the public
good. The Parisians relieved from the
pre- sence of the German armies have been
showing mutinous spirit, but the city is
now quiet Tho 9TH and 18th Prussian
corps and the Wurtemburgers will form
the army Of occupation of that portion of
France to be held by the Germans until
the conditions of the treaty of peace are
flu filled. The French prisoners in Ger
many will be at once released.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17
Special Notices.

Bachelors Hair Dye.-THIs SPLEEN
did Hair Dye is the best in the world the only true and
perfect Dye; harmless, reliable, instantaneous dis
appointment; ridiculous tints; remedies the i'll eff
fects of bad Dyes nvgorates and leaves the Hair soft
and beautiful black or brown. Sold by all Druggists
and Perfumers and properly applied at the Wig Faco
ry, 16 Bond ST., New York. ly2l
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17

- Town officers for 1871 moderator, L..
NJ. Woodland; clerk, j . l.. Harrington
treasurer, Elias Fowler; selectmon, Mar
tin Scott I'd, Stephen Niles, c. II. Higley !;
listers, Prescott S. Eames, Jerome Thomp-
son, Israel Stowe; grand juror, Joshua
Harris; school sup't, VIM. II. Follett
agent, Jed Stark collector, Jas. NJ. Niles.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17

and 81 lbs, respectively, caught at the same
time. We wish to express gratitude to these
gentlemen for removing from our midst
distractions to the preservation and prop
agation of small fish, as it has undoubtedly
saved the lives of many of the finny tribe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17

Tho festival held by the ladies of the
Unitarian society at tho Town Hall, North
field on Wednesday March 8, was very
successful. Tho proceeds amounted to
about $500, which goes toward furnishing
the now church.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17

Mellcnj No. 10, Eta NJ. Jones, Helen NJ
Adams, Elmer F. Jones, Charlie w. Lewis,
Clarence w. Adams.
M. Editor Owing to the great discrep-
ancy in the accounts given of the result OF
the council held in this place Feb. 22d re-
lating to difficulties between the church and
the undersigned, 1 am requested by many
to publish tho result entire.
w. A. STEDNTAN
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17

Mrs. Geo. C. Cooley lately braided 2G
palm leaf hats in one day, commencing at
4 o'clock in the morning, and finishing the
Goth at S o'clock in the evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17
TO .sDu.ER TIsERs.

THE VERMONT PHOENIX HAS LARGER CIR.
cULATIoN THAN ANY OTHER NEWSPAPER IN
SOUTHERN VERMONT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17
.vEtv.rORK .u.FRHRT.

FFonr and Neal
supernne State and Western Flour, SO 90 a go 80
Extra state, Cos % 1850
Extra denesee, 1850 g25
Extra Ohio, round-hoop, shipping brands, 10 "a 90
Extra Ohio, trade and family brands. % "a 925
Extra st. Louis, ordinary to fancy, TlOGd 1923
Extra Southern ordinary to choice, 1850 075
Rye Flour, inferior to choice, ass "a G 80
Corn Meal Jersey and Western, $3.50 47S
GraiH.
whoat-No. Spring, bush, s155@s1 CO
White western, 20 "a | 96
Red and Amber do, Goa / rs
Corn-M1ed Western SIC "a SOC
White and Yellow Western, 9Oc "a 0le
Ryc-Westorn and State, 12@ lis
Oats Western and State, &c "a tic
ProrisfOHs.
Pork Western Mess T. Dbl, S21 20 "a 500 90
Prime Mess, 2O7 "a 81 90
Extra Prime, 10 90 a IS So
Bacon, city-cured various cuts, Toe "a lie
Lard, No. to choice kotte-rendcred 12ca 14c
Beef, Plain Mess, 10 00@ 1G 90
Extra Mess, 10 90 is 90
Bntter, common to extra, 35c "a l0c
Cheese common to extra, 12c "a Ice
Hops.
Hops have been in better demand at &c a lac
for crop, &c "a &c for yearngs and lie a Sc for
older growths, y ID.
Gold.
Gold closed at Now York, Wednesday, at1l1 IA.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17
Special Notices.

What Mother docs not remember the terrible ravages
annually made by DiphtheriaG What mother does not
tremhle ~ every fresh comes to knowledge
Dphthoria can be cured by DR.. j. ". P0iand's Uhiie
Pine Compound. Sold by all Druggists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17

Center church, March II, 1871, A. NJ,
Rev n. Mighill, pastor. Text, Heb. -: S.
The truths of the Gospel were likened to
the calcium light, from their illuminating
power. These truths are fixed, yet they
may be compared to a revolving light, now
seen, and anon hid from view, because of
the inatteniiOn of men to them.
The immutablity and eternity Of Christ,
the truths whose rays are gathered into one
beam in the text, were then named AS the
theme of discourse: the hearers were invit-
ed to look at all things in the light of these
attributes Of Jesus Christ.
They were considered ms follows:
|. With reference to the flight of time. A
part of the allotted period of human life,
the whole of life, the history of the family
or nation, the Christian era, the ages of
mans existence on the earth were chosen
to show how man views, how he prizes
years, and how the years elude his grasp,
The inconsistency of reverencing what has
existed few years, and sighting Him who
is "tho same yesterday, and to-day, and
forever" was then urged.
2. With reference to tho changes of time.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-04-01

A corporation has been form
ed to clear out Red River raft,
and the New Orleans papers
are already quoting its stock
rates of sale. This is good
sign of business. Just let the
company go to work OF the foot
of the raft, by pulling and
blowing out the timbers, and
keep close to the main channel
and try-uo experiments. They
will be agreeably surprised al
the ease with which the job can
be effected.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-04-01

Our District Court, Judge
Lewis presiding, has been in
session for two weeks, and
much business has been done.
The Judge seems determined
to lessen his future labors by
clearing the docket of all
causes ready for trial. Much
time has been expended
in trying criminal cases of small
character. The two Cobbs,
John Il. and Ebert f., gave
bnt little trouble, as they plead
guilty to the crime of horse
stealing. They were sentenced
to the penitentiary for five
years esch.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-04-01

Col. Baxter. of NashN lille. is
going TO ruin himself by sud-
den wealth. He has sued sew
ZEN papers in Tennessee for $780,
900 libel each. When he gets
all the money he will be worth
S350,00O.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-04-01

A little four-year-old of West
Springfield announced 10 his
mother in great glee that he had
made a nice fire III the bureau
drawer. She found that the state
ment was correct, but the fire de-
partment extinguished it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-04-01

We call attention to the card
of Mr.. Y. Shidet, to he found
on the-frst page of this issue.
He keeps on hand a select as
sortment of jewelry, which he
warrants to give satisfaction to
his customers. Try him.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-04-01

"Come, don't be timil," said
a couple of foolish snoba to two
mechanics; "Sit down and make
yourselves our equals" "We'd
have to blow orr brains ont to
do that" was the reply.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-04-01

Those who have examined
the Statutes, on the question,
say there is no punishment pre-
scribed for the reception of a
bride by an official, but that
the giver only is liable. 1t is
a curious affair truly, but not
at all surprising.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-04-01

AT a CALIFORNIA; tair several bot
ties OF strained honey were put
on exhibition, when a chap put a
bottle of castor with the rest.
Several old ladies sampled it,
with 4 result The opinion Of
all TllaG sried it vas that the bee
whoAd !. "as fraud.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-04-01

Seen. Butler" an exchange
tells us, ''has recently present
ed $500 worth of silver plate
to a church in Massachusetts"
If this be true, that church
should Immediately be arraign-
ed as a receiver of stolen prop
erty.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-04-01

Some carpet baggers in Texas,
taking up a,paper, were alarmed
by a lot of hierogiyrhics which
they decided meant K.n.K!ux, aud,
thinking their lives in danger, left
town. They arc relieved to learn
that they were frightened away by
advertisements OF cattle brands.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-04-01

The Arkadelphia Tribune says
that the Cairo and Fulton Rail-
road engineers, under Major
Hughes, are now within about
twelve miles of that place, sur
veying the route through 10
Fulton. 1t is understood tkat
they will cross six or seven
miles belew there. We think
they might beinducad to exam
inc the route through that
place, and perhaps they might
find It the most practicable OF
any.-[ Red Rirer Post.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-04-01

"Avoirdupois" Hill, assistant
editor of the Monroe Telegraph,
proposes to crush out conserv-
alive Democracy in this State.
He has the weight to do it
"dead" weight at that.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-04-01

BORES.-There are. many va
rieties of the genus bore, and
probably the most irritating
and offensive phase their habits
assume is that of slapping the
helpless and suffering victim
on the shoul,xr, pulling him
by the sleeSAkoe smelling him
in the ribs ID -, r. aInd ard
metaphysical ~ SER ion =
the origin of this hah. * . W.
us to this elucidation W., ::
many years of experience IN, !
fact begins to dawn family up
OH the conception of the bore
that hi listner, so-called, is list
less and inattentive. The con-
sciousness of this is agony TO
the bore, and he hence falls
the expedient of stirring him
mp by slap, pull or punch, just
as the Snowman stirS up the
lion and monkeys with a lOhg
pole.
Should we ever become in
sane enough to desire to go to
the Legislature or TO Congress.
and unfortunate enough to
have that desire gratified, we
shall devote our legislative
abilities solely to the passage
of a law making it punishable
with death for 4 drunken man
ever to address a sober one on
any subject, and another pun
iShing with solitary contine-
ment for life any sobsr man
who should persist in talking
to another for above thirty min
utes, except Oh business. The
cause of suffering humanity
wonld loudly demand snch ac-
ton on our part, and we should
do it at tn imminent risk Of
like the unfortunate eng neer-
being hoisted by our own pc
tard.-[Soath- Western.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-04-01

A Cincinnati boy kicked a mnle
twice. The long suffering beast
at last kicked back, and the boy
handed in his chips.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-04-01

A Radical editor in Arkan-
sas calls himself "Jim Tom
Story" Any one reading his
paper would come to the con-
clusion that he is.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-04-01

We overheard two negroes the
other day arguing about the crea
ton of the world, when one said:
"De world rested on a turtles
back-de bible seq So"
us dat so? What does it say
de turtle rested on I"
'fIush your mouf, big niggah
You done gone and broke up de
argument"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-04-01

pert. dashing lawyer, specifically
educated, with the impudence of
the devil, and a conscience TO
match" Such a man might be
dangerous. Is he likely to attain
position in which he can do
much mischief?' "No sir-no dan
ger of that. He is certain to be
hung before he reaches a position
of that kind
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-04-01

A Presidential election, a revo
luton, an insurrection and sev-
eral volcanic eruptions, make
times lively in Mexico just now.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-04-01

On our fourth page we pub
lish, in full, "an act creating
the parish of Webster" Read
We tax payers, and be merry.