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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-12-12
AN AEsrAb.o.sNa ysUF.DEw.
LETTER FROM GOV. a. C. BROWN.


LII hh KUN "'N' 4 y. hio"N'
FDIrof.. CLARION Henry -1n.th. a.. ,.ld
colored blacksmirh. was toaai aenJ in
=. II River swamp on sunday morning
lasf unda~ circumstances which l.t, ,,.,, a
shallow f,1o,h+ t,,.,f h., ,.as
APPALtISG MrEbe
F,r1,.. in rho n,o,,,i...eof~
ii ,,..,, ND ,.,,,,,,,,:.i,
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b..ol. - ,,it,nar Tho a.,,.,,,.... .,,d ,,i,,l,+
c.n,.. on vitbout his rersrair,, ~. f,o,iIr
ana, friends. o.came aI.,rmr3 and vent in
H.. = of5im Tho search ,,ss c..,ti,,,ad
n nio5t ,yi,lo,r u,r.,,.,. ,,.,-,i,,,,.
.,an@, -, f.,,.., 80, +,,.., -
tyyepfy men ofr-.. z,.l to -cot. tn. o,,ls
and after a few hours search.
MS LIFrI.t IS BODY
WAS fot,nd Iyinyin an old ,b,,f,ao.,ceI nai.rb.
bo,bood road. about : mile from his home
- a dense par OF Pearl River swami.
All Idea of accidental. or Intentional self
de> ruction is nrecIuded from 5re nature Of
the wound The charge entered the back
Of the head, nearest the right ear. and taking
a downward coursn came ont on ,,,a ,;.,ht
s;da :, rho .o,o r,,;,,., 49,.
i entered .,h.ra ~ ~ ~ ~
road hv which his onn cor,d No. 49,
ca,,,ht a,.3 ,,a;,la,,+.,I,,- -, !.
is sin,iy it,nossibla ttot oo,,,d -
a shot gun TO the back of his head reach
back and pull the trigger.
Besides all this. his gun was miss my and
has not yet been found.
That an atrocious, and appalling murder
has been committed there can be no doubt.
Atrocious because it was without proyoca-
ton so far as any one knows. or has reason
TO suspect. Appalling. because if old Hem
~ Smith. an humble, colored blaekspith.
and at least sixty years of age NAV be thus
striche down by
CRUEL AM Nrpcrrrss .ss.ss,
why may not the first gentleman. or lady in
the country ne served in rho s.,,, ,,a,,
This assassination can in M NOV h
traced 20 polifics. The victim w.s s;non-
larry !, ticent on political subiee,s Atone
time he contemplated yotino for greeley
and Distinctly on he ,rroana ~ ba i,torr,o,,
me- rbot 10 tboro,,t IL. -. -
- '"S ooS' ay
70 ger up an" keep up "a cordial GOOD under
standing between the aces. Yielding at
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-12-12

Georgia boys have become so ex perieneed
In the use Of slings that they can kill poo
dies in Ladies' arms As they go along the
streets.
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school Fund Robbery i'm Rankin
County.
Rankin County pegs in s11, 292 90, and
gets back 1851 90 from the State
Treasury.
From the brandon Republican.

We are indebted TO Ed. Jack, ESD a mem
Der Of the School Board of this county, for
ne following statistical information in ref
renee TO the school funds:
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-12-12
1'Eae R.iberaT Republican Senators
aSnsasa we'd.

fa@@ kB4>E@aE AAFHBgR a - OEA
0usasI we'd.
The Radical Senators took the precau-
ton not Invite the Liberal Republicans
to their preliminary caucus at the late
meeting Of Congress; and further, they
expelled them from the prominent places
on the Committees in which they had
been serving. Messrs Sumner, Trum-
bull, schurz, Upton and others, making
seven in al who were thus put under the
BAN Several of the number attended
the Democratic caucus; and the Demo-
Gratis resigned their own positions to give
place to the Liberals.
4 Washington Despatch states that
"Col. O. c. Lamar, who was chosen
Representative to the next Congress from
Mississippi by SONS 5000 majority, is
here asking Congress TO remove his disa-
bilities. Although Conservative, Col.
Lamar is one of those who frankly accept
the situation. and is held in high esteem
by both parties in Mississippi. His APP
plication is favored by the two United
States Republican Senators from Misss-
sippi, Messrs Alcorn and Ames, by
Gov Powers, and number of the Re-
pubtcans Of the State and United States
officials IN that State.
Don't fail to read the Republicans ex-
pose of the enormous school fund robbery
OF Rankin county The Republican es-
Inmates that as there are seventy-one
counties in the State, if they have all
been proportionally robbed, it follows
that the entire loss amounts to the sum
Of five hundred and ninety-two thousand
one hundred and forty dollars, in the
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-12-12
TELEGRAl,


WAsHNGroN. Dec.5-The q
.rre thatfhe Gcaman
H uf. r.d German ships to
'r ruig atiou irts.age. Her
.g .Au. 'n, tl4r w. view Oi IN
'' e' France, AND the pos. sos.
g.i1-t Germany. Germ
If h"tp Ner u"E an nome.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-12-12

TERRY, Kinds county, Dec. ID, ls7a.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-12-12

EprroRs CLAR1oN--GENrs: I send
Won herewith copy O q treaties en 'se
prevailing horse distempar, with aeo1#
of treatment. which has been pl1aul
ted by the Southern Expres Company
to their agents. Il has been sues a.-
" pursued by the American Aerra1a,.
Express Co:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-28
HiHsdafe, ". ~.

The Masons of Hinsdale will meet at
their rooms ON Thursday evening the 9th
inst, to enjoy a Strawberry Festival and
Levee. Their ladies, who of course are al
so to be present on the occasion, are to con-
tribute for the tables.
-Thirty-six hours of drizzling rain has
changed the dolorous visages of our tobac-
co settlers TO smiles, and other people can
not be ungrateful for the blessing.
Young America here is preparing Tor
the 4th of July. An unusual supply of ex-
plosives and combustibles are to be gather
ed, and the night before the 4th is of course
to be made as hideous and uncomfortable as
possible.
Mr.. Hickey of this village is about to
build a new house on High street. There
arc only few more lots on this street in
the market. More dwellings are being
and to be built here this season than in
any one preceding it.
The parlors of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Il.
Ferrin were splendidy and profusely dec
Grated with flowers and evergreens on
Thursday last, and in the evening illumin-
ated. The occasion of this very beautiful
display was the wedding of their oldest
daughter. Rev. Mr.. Woodbury. of Chester
field offlciated. A large number OF guests
were in attendance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-28

Thomas II. Grant has sold his house
odst church, TO OTIS Pike for $780, Mr..
Pike has moved upon the place.
Seats in the Universallst church are to
he supplied with cushions. Funds TO pro-
cure them were raised by the ladies indus
trial society. The cushions will cost about
500.
The heirs of the late David Jillson have
sold the house now occupied by the Messrs.
johnson, with building lot, to Jason
johnson for 5000. Mr.. johnson anticipates
building a house on this lot the present
summer.
The anticipated celebration in this
place. of our national Fourth of July Ami
versary promises to be an occasion Of con-
siderable interest. The principal exercises
of the day will be in the grove, and will
consist of an Grafton by +. p. Brown, Esq,
of North Adams, Mass, and addresses by
other interesting speakers who may be
present, with variety of other exercises
appropriate for the day and occasion.
ON Friday morning of last week, the
2lst inst, our people were agreeably sur
prised to learn that during the preceding
night a new and nice church bell had been
brought to our village. on enquiry 1t was
soon ascertained that 1t was n surprise skill
| fully planned and executed by our excel
lent and highly esteemed citizen, the Hon.
Farley Starr, who had procured 1t at his
own expense, and designed for use in this
village an act of generous liberality like
many others from the same source, that our
people should long hold in grateful remem-
brance. On Saturday afternoon this bell
was elevated to its place in the tower of the
! Universalist church, and on Sabbath day,
the 23d inst, 1t was used for the first time
TO call the people together, at the usual
hour. to their place of worship. This bell
came from Menerley & Kimberlys foundry
at Troy, n. Y, and weighs GOA lbs. and
including mountings, freight, &C., cost
about 1850.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-28

The New Hampshire Legislature have
chosen cambridge Wadleigh United States
Senator in place of j. w. Patterson, whose
term has just expired. Mr.. Wadliegh re-
ceived the full party vote in both branches.
Samuel A. Way was buried in Boston
on the sth inst. He was native of Yer
mont, having been born and bred in
Rochester, in extremely humble circum-
stances. He went TO Boston when boy
aud began specializing in the streets. In
various ways he amassed a large fortune.
He was proprietor of the Bank Of the Me-
tropolis, and owned an entire street in the
city which bore his name. This spring he
has had trouble with the Custom House In
regard TO certain charges Of tobacco. Not
Not long before his death he paid to the
Government forfeit OF 100000 in one
case, and was about to go to Washington to
see IL he could not effect compromise in
another claim of $500, 900. lie is said to
have announced his intention TO get these
matters fixed up aud then retire from act
| i've business. lie left the bulk OF his prop
erty for the benefit OF the INDECENT needle
! women, of Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-28
NEWS ITEMS.
Fort Sumter is to be rebuilt.
morning.

Fort Sumter is to be rebuilt.
The Connecticut legislature has repeal
ed the usury law OF 200 years standing.
An Indian war in Texas is regarded rs
imminent, and several fights have already
occurred.
Ten or twelve persons were bitten by a
mad dog while returning from church at
Louisville, KY, on recent Sunday.
Fifteen hundred pounds of nitro-gly-
cerine exploded in San Francisco last Fri
day evening, wrecking six buildings.
The parties arrested at Aver, Mass, on
suspicion of having caused the recent con-
hagration there have been released.
A terrible boiler explosion occurred
Friday on the Mississippi, near North Me-
Gregor, Iowa, by which five persons are
known TO have been killed and many
wounded.
The New York strikes seem to have
reached their crisis, and their early termin-
alton is looked for. While the strikers
have in some cases been successful, many
are now yielding to the flrmness Of their
employers and returning TO work on their
former footing.
Stokes is apparently an elephant on
the hands of the New York judiciary. Near
ly two weeks have been spent in the effort
to impanel a jury, and ten men, supposed
to be unbiased on this question, have been
secured. To procure this number $50 jurors
have been examined.
The late Paran Stevens bequeathed s40,-
600 to the "Stevens High SCHOOL, in Clare
m ont, n. H., his native town. He had pre-
viously been liberal TO the institution,
which was named in his honor. The ag-
gregate of his benefactions will be some
$4,000.
The bodies Otis Confederate dead, re-
Gently dislnterred at Gettysburgh, were in
TERED at Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond,
Va, Thursday evening, amid solemn and
impressive ceremonies. The procession
was two miles in length.
"A shocking railway disaster occurred
on the Grand Trunk Railway last Satur-
day morning, between Toronto and Mon
treal. Sixty-hye passengers were more OF
less injured, and 80 deaths have thus fan
resulted.
"A large boiler in the Ohio brush and
wire works at Columbus exploded on Fri
day morning, killing and wounding 70 o
the prisoners at work in the factory, and
destroying the building. OF those injured
by the explosion it is thought all but hall
dozen will recover.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-28
WRITTEN The VERMONT PHOENIX.
THE v.BSY RIVER RAILROAD.
naica, June II, 1872.

Before condemning the action of individ-
uals or towns, we should be sure we fully
understand their true position and their
reason for taking this position. Neither
IS" nor &C" seem to comprehend the true
position of Townshend in regard to the
railroad question hence their unjust CEN
sure.
In these days of railroad chicanery there
is much business transacted behind the
scenes that we know little about. There
may be some fetch which will induce the
company to let their charter go by default,
not through the laches of Townshend, or
any town on the line; for the officers of the
company know that she holds herself in
readiness to do her duty whenever they
say 1--WE are ready to go on" II the six
months expire before they are ready to pre-
coed in earnest, Townshend will prepare
herself anew by another vote. Suppose
Townshend had done what Newiane and
Jamaica did, and at the same time with
with them how much nearer completion,
nav commencement, would the road have
been at this timer Not whit, gentlemen!
Not a whit
Those two friends" of the road, If they
wish to hurry matters, had better let
Townshend alone, shoulder their goose
quilts and march in another direction. Rid
icule seems TO be ready weapon in their
hands let them aim at the highest mark
they can find and they will be sure TO hit
some one. "P." shot hard at as )" aud
probably hit his pomposity little. Town
shend is invulnerable In the honesty of her
purpose and good intentions. She cannot
be ridiculed out of her position, but Is
ready and willing to take her STARE of the
capital stock whenever her commissioners
think advisable. Neither does she intend
TO charge Brattleboro with standing in her
own way, or Newfane with going TO mill
with the grist In one end OF the bag and a
stone in the other, or Jamaica with bank
ruptcy. And Jeremiah cried, saying
Amend your ways and your dolngs, aud
the hand of the stranger shall not drive
thee from this land Of promise, and thy
temple shall not be destroyed" =
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-28

QUESTIONABLE VIRTUE.-We clip the
following from a long and uncharitablc ar
ticle on the Governor question which we
find in the Record Il Farmer of Bratte-
boro:
"Now we are of that number who be-
lieve that II is just AS easy and honorable
10 be honest in politics as 1t is TO he honest
in anything else and when II comes to
that, that we cannot be both honest, hon
orable and consistent in our political rela-
lions to our felow-men and country, we
will exclaim, Good Lord, deliver us Y
and eschew politics from our paper entire
~. But within the last two weeks some of
the leading Republican politicians and
journalists of the State, who have hereto
fore been earnest advocates of the nomina-
ton and election of Mr.. Billings, have been
exhibiting specimens of their agility in
political vaulting, high and lofty tumbling,
and the turning of double somersaults,
such as would put to shame the exhibitions
of many rising politician of the city of
New York, and are now the open and
tlamorou' advocates of the denomination
of Governor Stewart"
NOW we nave the best of reasons for be-
leving that the writer of the foregoing was
a firm advocate of the denomination of
Gov. Stewart, and of course of the two
term principle-that he prepared an article
to that effect, which was already in type,
when, upon being visited by certain friends
of an East side candidate for Gubernatorial
honors, he suddenly changed fronts, and
nd
are you, Mr.. "Honest-in-P Politics ?" Your
most obedent servant, Mr.. "Agility.in-
Political Vaulting r'-Vt. Wdtchmdn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-28

The annual parade of the fire depart
mcnt occurred on Thursday of last week.
The weather proved unusually favorable
cloudy, without wind, and not excessively
warm. Western Engine Co., No. J., of
West Brattleboro, arrived about IL o'clock
under the escort of Fountain company, No,
4, and were served with collation. at the
house of the latter company. At one
O'Clock, or soon after, the line of march
was formed in the following order: Chief
Engineer Waite and assistants; Brattlebo-
70 Cornet Band; Hydropath Engine Co.,
No. 3, l.. l.. Davis foreman, with go men
Western Engine Co., No. l, VIM. f. Howe
foreman, with 40 men; Brattleboro drum
corps; Fountain Engine Co., No. 4, Chas.
r. Briggs foreman, with 90 men; Drum
corps Phoenix Engine Co., No. G. Geo. A.
Hines foreman, with so men; steamer ~.
Estey," j. ii. Holden foreman, with 10
men; Protector Hook and Ladder Co., No.
l, with 30 men. The engines were gaily
decorated with flags and flowers, and were
drawn by horses, the whole presenting a
fine and highly satisfactory appearance.
The proc asson marched through the prin-
clpal StIeelS vi inc village, unul the tlnlc
| arrived to prepare for the trial of the en-
gines. At O'Clock everything was in
readiness, and the companies in turn took
position at the reservoir near the town hall
playing horizontally through the same
hose, which was of rubber and 300 feet in
length. Hydropath, No. 3, led off with a
very satisfactory play of 1856 feet. Foun-
tain No 4, followed, scoring POI feet, inch
es, and naturally had no fear of what was
to come after. Phoenix, No. @, then came
up, and registered 1874 feet, 10 inches. Last
of the hand engines came Western, No. l.,
new company with second hand engine.
which had never been put upon its "met-
al since its purchase, and which astonish-
ed the natives, land themselves) by score
of 203 feet, 0 inches, thus eclipsing our
"crack" machines and winning handsome
| victory. The result was received with
hearty cheers from the crowd present, and
the utmost good feeling prevailed. Estey's
steamer then took position and made fine
exhibition of its powers, throwing two
streams at once. To conclude, the Hook
and Ladder boys took hold of No. 3s en-
CINE and made play Of 1888 feet. The line
was then reformed, and the West Brattle-
| boTV company, with broom and rake, the
insignia of victory, was escorted TO the
head of High street, the crowd dispersed,
and the remaining companies returned to
| their several quarters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-28
TO ADVERTISERS.

Hon Julius Converse of Woodstock, the
Republican candidate for Governor of YER
mont, is well known TO the people of the
state lie served as Lieutenant Governor
in 1850 aud 1851, discharging the duties OF
presiding officer of the Senate with ability.
He was born in TT. Edward and fitted for
the profession of the law, which he has prac-
tised in Windsor County for more than 40
years. He has represented the town OF
Woodstock for many years in the House OF
Representatives, aud the County of Wind
sor two years, If we mistake not, in the
Senate He is much respected in bis own
town and county, and is regarded as a
true and fitting representative of the pre-
voiling social and political sentiment of his
native State.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-28
ron GOVERNOR,
Hon. JULIUS CONVERSE Of W. odstock.
FOR LIEUT.. GOVERNOR,
Hon. RUSSELL S. TAFT of Burlington.
a FULL DELEGATION AND AN
EXCITING CONTEST.

The Republican Convention held at Mont
pelier on Wednesday of this week, for the
nomination of state officers, was the most
exciting which has been witnessed in Yer
mont for years.
The delegates were mostly on hand the
previous evening, and the friends of the
more prominent candidates displayed great
activity and earnestness in behalf of their
respective favorites. The convention met
at IL o'clock for preliminary business, the
appointment of committees, etc. The tenn
porary organization was as follows: Pres
ident, VIM. G. Shaw of Burlington; Sec
retaries, II. r. Stoughton of Randolph,
Elisha May of st. Johnsbury, NJ. B. Car
penter of ST. Adams. This was afterwards
made permanent with the addition of a Vice
President from each county. Out of a total
of 45a delegates chosen by the different
towns, 40 were present. While awaiting
the report of one of the committees, n short
speech was made by Senator Morrill,.
When the decisive hour arrived, the
scene was highly exciting.
The first ballot for Governor resulted as
| follows:
Whole number of votes cast, 405
Necessary to choice, 203
julius Converse had 80
John w. Stewart 125
Fred. Billings, ISL
No decision being made second ballot
was ordered.
James NJ. Slade of Middebury now
withdrew the name of Gov. Stewart in IA
vor Of Mr.. Converse, and the ballot result
ed as follows
Whole number of votes cast, 402
Necessary to choice, 202
Converse had 200
Billings, 1877
Scattering, 3
The scene which followed was beyond de-
scription.
Mr.. Converse not being present. call was
made for Mr.. Billings, who, after the noise
had somewhat subsidized, took the platform
and made a half hours speech which for
manliness of tone, kindliness of feeling
and eloquence of expression was re-
markable effort, and won him hosts OF
| friends.
The ballot for Lieut.. Governor resulted
as follows:
Whole number votes cast, $40
Necessary to choice, 100
Russell S. Taft of Montpelier, 227 a
Henry Clark of Rutland, 152
| And Mr.. Taft was declared nominated.
For State Treasu rer, John A. Page OF
Montpelier, the present incumbent, was
renominated without opposition.
For Presidential Electors at large, Har-
mon Garfield of Arlington and L. j. Jew
EFT of Montpelier were chosen.
The resolutions adopted were seven in
number and of the usual stamp.
The convention adjourned at 8 O'Clock
| T.. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-28

THE NEW BAPTIST UNIVERSITY.

THE NEW BAPTIST UNIVERSITY.
The Baptist denomination of this State
have decided to locate their new university
at Saxton's River. The tOwns-people rails
ed 10000 among themselves, and resident
of Massachusetts, who feels a deep interest
in the place, added $4,000 TO the amount,
to be given to the enterprise on condition
Of the college being located there, thus out
dding all other towns. The university
is to be endowed with at least sl0O, 200, out
side of the cost of the buildings. No bet
ter location, probably, could have been
chosen. The people of the place are jubi-
liant in consequence of this decision.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-28

DEATH OF A VETERAN OF 1Sl2.-The
Northampton Gazette prints a long obituary
of Col. William Swan, who lately died at
Cummington, Mass, from which we learn
that he was born in Groton in that State, in
177G, and in early life entered into the SER
vice of his country. In 1909 he received
from President Madison the appointment
of Military Agent of the Southern Depart
ment of the United States. In 1913 he was
appointed Quartermaster General. His life
was an eventful one. Now he was riding
alone from New Orleans to Sacketts Har-
Dor, through the sparely settled places of
the Mississippi Valley and the vast West,
the bearer of important dispatches; and
then again was called to take an equally
long and lonely journey on horseback
through the Southern States to Washing
ton. He received series of promotions,
and his family look with pride upon the
faded parchment commissions signed by
Presiden: Adams, jefferson and Madison,
and sacredly guard these relics. Col Swan
very in the battles of New Toronto and
Sack etts Harbor and elsewhere. He was
in service nearly twenty years, leaving the
army at the close of the war referred to.
He cane to northampton to reside in 49,
IS, and in 1916 went to Cummington, where
ed him to resign. His last illness was
painless and his passing away like one fall
ing asleep.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-28

Quite delegation went from this place
to the Baptist Sabbath School convention at
Pondvile on the 10th inst. The day was
very warm and some were nearly over
come by the heat. All expressed them
selves delighted with the exercises and the
singing. All admired the tasteful manner
in which they have fitted up their church.
few of us contributed $50 towards liqui-
dating the debt that was hanging upon
them. We know II was but little, but ev-
cry little helps. We wish them God speed.