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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-26

In recent number of our paper we cop
led an article from the Burlington Free
Press relative TO proceedings in the case Of
j. A. Stockton, who escaped from the luna
tic asylum in this place a short time ago !;
and as that article might be considered by
some, at least as rejecting disgrace upon
DIR. Rockwell and the relatives of Stock
ton, we give place to the following editori-
al clipped from Pittsburg PENN paper
Stockton was from Pittsburg, and the ed
itor therefore has means of knowing the
facts in the case, which are given as fol-
lows:
''In our issue of the 18th, local notice of
the proceedings against Maj. j. A. Stock
ton appeared as taken from the Vermont
Free Press, published at Burlington, VT.
In this publication he is represented as
Colonel of the 18th Penn. Volunteers. For
the information of our friends at a distance,
we wish to say that this unfortunate man
was never in command of any company,
and never served in any capacity, either
as common soldier or an officer in the
war. This is all assumed by him. Previ-
Gus to the war and since, his mind has not
been in a condition to undertake any bust
ness whatever. Since 1861 he has been
charge upon his family, and his support
entirely dependent upon them. Owing to
his prohigate habits he squandered the
property left him by his father, who died
in 1892, and ever since that time his sup
port was dependent upon his relatives. In
1860, by his own voluntary act, he became
an inmate of the asylum in Philadelphia,
DR.. Kirkbride's, where he remained until
1868, and was placed in the asylum at Har-
risburg, DIR. Curwin's, and then under the
care of DIR. Beed at Dixmont from which
latter asylum he was sent to Bratteboro.
But before his removal to Brattleboro his
mother died and left him in her will Just
sufficient to keep him and no more. This
sum has been placed in the hands of a
trustee by Judge Stenett of this county, be-
fore whom he was examined before his
committal to Vermont. His friends there
fore feel that great injustice has been done
them by publishing the statement made by
the Free Press, as it only gives publicity
to a most painful history without any ben
eft to this most unfortunate man, whose
only hope of relief depends upon DR.. Rock
well for his restitution to society,""
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-26
DIR. LIGHTHILL IN BRATTLEBoRo.

DR.. Lighthill, the celebrated physician
from New York city, long known to our
citizens by reputation, has arrived at the
Brooks House, intending to remain until
the first of September next We under
stand that during his sojourn in Brattle-
boro he will give his professional attention
to every case that may require his services,
and we have no doubt that the afflicted will
gladly avail themselves of so welcome an
opportunity. DR.. Lighthill gives special
attention to those chronic, obstinate, or
complicated diseases of the human frame
which defy ordinary treatment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-26
MISCELLANEOUS.

The new postal cards will not be ready
until September.
Beer is gradually supplanting whisky
as a beverage in Great Britain.
The new dictionary will define lcliri-
um tremens rs a tight tit.
A Tennessee dog saved the life of his
drunken master by dragging him oil
railroad track upon which he had lain
doyn to sleep.
An Emira paper says: "Romeo WAS
a self-made elephant. He came to this
country without dollar in his trunk, took
Greeley's advice, went West, and died
worth 100000"
A Chicago court has decided that it is
imperative upon an insurance company to
give notice when policy expires. 4 law
yer has Just recovered the loss of his library
under this decision.
The American Journal of Pharmacy
says that $50, 900 infants are killed every
year by the opium contained in the vari-
Gus kinds of soothing sirups which they
are allowed, or rather forced, to drink.
1t is said that about one thousand steam
ploughs are now in use in Great Britain,
and that the present demand calls for the
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-26
West .N'orIkGeId, Mass.

Edgar f., son of l.. Il. Belding, wa, a
member OF the Senior Glass which has lust
graduated at Yale College,
The N. e. Homestead says that y. w.
Purple & Son of West Northiield have a
bit of curiosity in the limo of neat stock
that attracts the attention of strangers as
they pass by. 1t is half Jersey COW. the
offspring of no horn Vermont COW and n
thoroughbred Je' sey butt. It is now about
two years old and weighs about $50 pounds.
Her first calf is about six weeks old, and
she gives five or six quarts at a milking.
Like its dam, ii has no horns, and being
peculiarly jersey in form, with rather
large ears, and so small in size that it looks
more like doe than a COW.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-26

The last number of the Golden Age has
the following:
''Some of the reasoning of the newspapers
is slightly fallacious. For instance, the
Fermom Ph9nir says, that "if the election
of Grant the Democrat by the Republican
party in 1868 was Republican triumph,
we fail TO see why the election of Greeley
the Republican by the Democratic party in
1872 will not be substantially Democratic
triumph" Certainly it would, provided
Mr.. Greeley gave up his Republican senti-
mems and planted himself squarely upon
the Democratic platform but instead of
this, the Democratic party has adopted the
Liberal Republican platform and nominat-
ed Mr.. Greeley as the exponent thereof
His election will be the Liberal Republican
triumph. And splendid triumph it will
be-"
True, Mr.. Tilton, the Democratic party
has adopted the Liberal Republican plat
form and its candidate. The only question
is, whether the small Liberal Republican
dog will waggle the big Democratic tail, or
Uice versa. The animal being pretty much
all tail, we think there can be little doubt
which will do the waggling.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-26

DUBUQUE, July 10, 1872.
MEssRs. PRourY STEDMAS, Brattleboro. Gents:
I Judge from your paper that you are for Grant \
wills son but why don't you put up their names II
YOU are not for them please send my bill and stop
the paper. Yours -
We have always regarded the newspaper
custom of hosting the names of party can
didates at the head of the editorial columns
rs a poor one, NOT only useless, but some-
times worse, as indicating blind fealty to
party measures and candidates lily COM
porting with that absolute freedom of the
press which is its highest duty and which
should be its constant aim. II is custom,
too, which we are glad to know is going
out of date among out best newspapers,
and we hope will some day be discarded
altogether. If Mr.. S. is in doubt about our
position, we think he will be able to satisfy
himself by more careful perusal of our
editorial columns.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-26
Uy.O.uR.v Nv POLITICs.

The National Woman Suffrage Associa-
ton has issued an appeal to the women of
America, of which the following is an abb
stract
"Women of the United States The hour
for political action has come. For the first
time In the history of the country woman
is recognized in the platform of large and
dominant party. Philadelphia has spoken
and woman is no longer ignored. This is
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-26

nent degree all the essential qualifications
for the great office TO which he will doubt
less be elected. It is true that they still
cling TO tho old party organization yet it
is hardly credible that they will allow
themselves TO become fossiized for so
small consideration az to merely he in at
the funeral Off party which though once
grand and noble, has fulfilled aud finished
its mission. To do so would soroly griove
the Holy Spirit Of Reform, which we are
confident will cause them 10 speedily de-
clare for Liberty, for justice and for
united country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-26

THE CONDITION OF .PERsIA.-The latest
news from the Persian Gulf is TO the effect
that the hopes of good harvest have heen
realized, and that corn is now selling at u
comparatively low rate. FROM the interior,
however, no Improvement is reported.
The people Of Teheran and Ispahan are
still severely suffering from famine. Tho
correspondent of Bombay paper, writing
from Dushire, says that the misery of the
poor is most intense. and that human be-
ings have again been killed and eaten. A
correspondent Of the Levant Times makes
a similar statement.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-26
IgiHianssriIfe.

Rev. w. j. Crosley, from Alstead, n.
H., is expected to preach in the Universal
list church in this village, next Sabbath,
2Sth inst.
We were shown the other day. two tine
specimens of fresh lemons which were
raised in Wallingord, Conn. One meas
urcd 97s inches in circumference and 10
Is inches in diameter; the other inches
in circumference and 10 l-2 inches in diam
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-26

d. johnson of Vernon. VT, built last
season, barn 90 by II feet with 10 feet
posts, but with no cellar or basement, as it
stands on nearly level ground. The floor
is IL feet wide through the length of the
barn east and west, leaving bay on the
north side l6 feet wide, and a stable for
horses and cattle on the south side II ieei
wide. The roof extends down on the south
side so as to make shed 10 feet wide, the
whole length of the barn, to cover the ma
nure. The bay is partitioned off into five
bents, so as to put in different kinds of hay
and have it convenient to get at without
cutting. The whole barn is made of the
best of lumber, rooted with Rutland slate
and surmounted with n neat cupola the
work being done in the most thorough
manner. The whole cost was about g., 20O
$50 of which was for the cupola. The old
barn is repaired into shed to shelter the
west side Of the yard, and is used, with
other sheds, to store tools aud fodder and
altogether makes one of the neatest and
most conveniently arranged farm barns we
have lately seen.--HOmeStedd
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-26

As will be seen by the above call, the
Liberal Republicans have postponed their
state Convention until the list of August
This is done in order TO effect union
with the Democracy. The result of this
conference will be awaited with some de-
gree of interest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-26

DIR. l.. CoNdDoN, the real Indian physi-
clan from the Indian Medical Institute, Al
bany, n. ", will arrive in town on the 18th
of Aug, and remain at the Revere House
four days only, for the treatment Of the
sick who may call upon him. The great
amount Of good the Doctor did on the oc-
caslon of his first visit TO Bralteboro is
enough TO recommend him TO the public.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-26

A New Yorker just returned from a
Southern tour, says the secret of Southern
enthusiasm for Greeley is the confident be-
lief of the people that they will get maid
for their emancipated slaves II he is elect
ed. Horace, they say, is in favor of Justice
being done them, and justice they under
stand TO be the price of their lost chattels.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-26

Josiah Knight of this place was sun
struck while riding moving machine ON
wednesday, the l0tn inst, and died short
ly ailer. He was so years Of age and wild
over.
Daniel Marsh of Walpole, committed
suicide Tuesday, by hanging himself
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-26

The Woodstock Standard, st. Johnsbury
Times and Orange County Eagle, pronounce
in favor of Hon. Benz. IL. Steele as Con-
gressional Representative from this dis
trict, in place of Judge Poland.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-26

Rev. Mr.. Danlorth, the Universalist
clergyman at Bernardston, was dismissed
by vote Of the parish at a meeting held last
Saturday, charged with being gully Of
grossly immoral conduct with young mcn
and bows,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-26
GHifTora.

A. Pettee has sold his dwelling house
in East Guilford to S. and II. s. Smith, but
will remain in town for the present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-26

A. @. Stafford, Seeretary
The New York herald., 1872-10-27
DOCTOR LIVINGSTONE.
Latest News from the Veteran Explores
Of Central Africa.

Latest News from the Veteran Explorer
Of Central Africa.
The following letter mas been received by Mr..
Stanley from Mr. Webb, the American Consul al
Zanzibar
MY DEAR STANLEY-On the I'D inst. received a
very interesting and instructive letter from your
old friend Dr. Livingstone, dated July 2, 1872 at
Unyamyembe. 1t appears he had heard you had
started party to assist him In his undertaking.
and Is loud IN his praises OF your energy and kind.
have been waiting up here like Simeon Stylites on
on hts pillar, and counting every day and conjec-
turing each step taken BY our friend towards
the coast, wishing and praying that no
him and no nnlooked.ior combinations OF
circumstances render his kind intentions vain or
fruitless. Mr.. Stanley had got over the tendency
to the continued form OF fever which Is the most
dangerous, and was troubled only with the inter.
would not have allowed him, but would have ac-
companied him to Zanzibar. did not tell himself
SO nor did say what thought-that he really did
very plucky thing in going through the Mirambo
war In spite or the remonstrances OF all the Arabs
and from Ujtji guiding me back to Unyamyembe.
The war; as 1t Is called, is still going The danger
lay not so much In the actual fighting as In the
universal lawlessness the war engendered."
One or your party-or, at least, q person calling
through your whole tramp, but, AFTER leaving Ujui,
was LEFT behind by Q lame leg-put In an appear.
ance yesterday. 4af
have heard nothing since my last with regard
to your expedition which left here about the time
you sailed.
assure You, Stanley, the Doctors letter is full OF
thanks for your Kindness towards him, ana over
Moving with interest and instruction.
Hoping TO hear from YOU ere long, am {VuH
, Iul., JOHN !. WEBB.
The New York herald., 1872-10-27

ask You to excuse me from any further remarks
TINS evening, as have been talking good deal OF
ADDRESS OF Mr.. JAMES BROOKS
MT. JAMES BROOKS came forward and was re.
action OF Commissioner Davenport and said he gave
notice from that platform that II any person at
tempted to invade his domcile he would see II out
with MIN. No person would attempt to infringe
the rights OF the poorest man In England. NO king,
no duke, would dare to do so. Yet what had they
ment ? creature OF creature had outraged the
person OF respectable German citizen and sent
him to jail from Saturday TO Monday In order 70
the case Of Frederick the Great and the
miller a. Pctsdam. The miller's windmill
souc but sne great he FrsSsses aaa sn NOT
dared to invade the miller's premises-he had
n not dared to do what had done 70 one
lGhsers.j The ballot. not the bullet was the
enectGally on the 9th OF November. lCheers)
SPEECH OF Mr.. ISAAC H. HUNTER.
M ISAAC 1na De 5se n
every man present that Ulysses 8: Grant did not
own every person OF African blood IN the United
ored people sympathized with the citizens Of the
SSh NOM e poaer s t Ss ss s ssa SO Gssny SsS
carpet-baggers over the Southern states. tCheers)
Grant, In order to perpetuate his power, had at
tempted to annex st. Domingo but through the
efforts OF Charles Sumner that scheme had been
defeated (Cheers.) Georgia and Virginia would
not go for Grant, and many OF the black people,
North and South, would vote for their old friend
and true statesman, Horace Greeley. (Cheers)
Though Gatling guns might be brought around the
polls ON the 5th OF November by federal
authorities, they would cast their votes for
the whole liberal ana democratic tickeJ-f0r
Horace Greeley, Francis Herman ana A. r. Law
rence-(cheers)- on the 4th OF March they
would 60 to Washington to welcome the Old white
hat to the White House. Great cheers.) On that
day they would know no North no South, no East,
no West, but the only question then would be,
''Were You an American citizen" (Cheers.) Gen.
eral Grant had said during the last four years
Let have peace" but the only way he had Illus
trated 1t, as far as the speaker could see, was by
laying his hands on piece OF anything he could
take hold OF. Great cheering.) With
honest Horace Greeley IN the White
House there would be justice and honesty
in the administration. His heart beat In unison
with the general sentiment Of the nation for peace
amnesty and. reconciliation. His arms had been
wrapped up In an old white coat, but he had never
dipped his arms, elbow deep, into the public treas
ury. Immense cheering) They looked to the
State OF New York to urge on the great tidal wave
that would deposit Horace Greeley In the Presi-
dency. In the State Of South Carolina, owing to
the misgOvernment by Grant scalawags, the luna
tics IN the asylum had to be supported by private
contributions; and he hoped such q thing as this
would never come to pass In the State OF New
York. The blacks and the whites would shake
hands over the bloody chasm. (Cheers
The proceedings OF the meeting terminated
shortly alter eleven O'Clock.
The New York herald., 1872-10-27

Colonel, whose sword heretofore has done more
than opening political oysters.
The tight In all the Congressional and Assembly
districts s being waged with great determination
by the adherents OF either party-by those who,
claiming to tight under the Apollo banner, or the
old Tammany banner, or the new reform banner
that mongrei nag that no one can dedne), stake
their fortunes, their lives and sacred honor, are
anxious for the result. The contest Is near at
close, and on Tuesday next the whole ticket will
be decided.
The New York herald., 1872-10-27
THE SEVENTY sAGEs.
The Final Nominations to be Made ON
Tuesday.

Tuesday.
The Seventy held one Of their last meetings last
night, and the Aldermanic and Assembly tickets
were considered. Numerous delegations attended,
urging candidates upon the committee for their en-
dorsement. Mr.. Jackson and others came as
delegation from the Executive Committee OF Fifty
and urged number OF candidates upon the
seventy. Mr.. Rufus Choatc said that the pan Of
the committee would be 10 nominate q democrat In
strong democratic Districts and rice Uersd, and
urged upon all who were on their side to work
strongly at the polls on the day OF election. The
final nominations will be made on Monday, or, at
the latest. on Tuesday.
The New York herald., 1872-10-27

The Hepublfcan Headquarters.
Mr.. II. A. Glidden was In charge OF the Fifth Ave-
nue. headquarters yesterday. Among the visitors
were Anthony Higgins, OF wilmington, Del. L. Cass
Carpenter, OF South Carolina; Il. A. St0rrs, OF
Chicago; W. II. Painter, OF Washington. A num-
Der OF cheering letters were received rom sariou
parts Of the country.
The New York herald., 1872-10-27

The following are the details Of the registration
yesterday and previous days In the various dis
tricts of the metropolis:
The New York herald., 1872-10-27


ancient prestige, will be nothing in the II the
compact entered into with OBrien is faithfully
ried out, and he
BETRAYED IN THE HOUSE OF HIS FRIENDS.
AS between Lawrence and O'Brien it would have
been race, perhaps in which both the contestants
would have had to do all the running to win; but
now Havemeyer being In the field and, as Is gen.
orally believed, to kill or the Tammany reform can
didate in favor Of the Apollo Hall reform candidate
the political pool Is all In favor Of OBren. This is
matter, however, for the citizens themselve to de-
eide. Like as in the case OF the petition OF the
frogs, benign Jupiter has given them for first
choice
KING LOG AND KING sroRK;
but, better STILL they have q third chance In the
person OF Abraham X. Lawrence. Let them decide
on this point on the 5th November next.
Very little s to be added to our previous resume
OF the contests between the opposing candidates
In the various Congressional districts into whicn
the city Is divided.
In the Fifth district, at present represented by
Colonel William X. Roberts. contest has smmered
down to almost nothing. Colonel Roberts has re-
cefved the nomination OF all the principal democratic
organizations OF the city, Tammany Hail. Apollo
as 1t should be- The interests Of this city In the
national Legislature ought not to be entrusted at
this time TO new hands. Experience and
thorough appreciation or the wants and require
ments or this, the most important district In the
city, commercially speaking, eminently qualities
colonel Roberts Tor the position, and thers ID little
DOUBT put ne Will be reelected Mr.. Oliver looks
for, ana Will probably receive, the nomination OF
the Tom Murphy party In the districts but this will
hardly be so much OF tidal wave OF reform, or,
what is all the same, OF change, as TO carry Mr..
Oliver to Washington. Mr.. Tom Murphy him.
self Is not 80 much OF a reformer. He
wants peace" and to leave well enough
alone-which means President Grant on the whole
horse and q nllip for all the Rolands and divers
that can dispute over the OYSTER the contents OF
Whlcn ne would swallow himself but for the gallant
The New York herald., 1872-10-27
The Liberal Hcadquarters

At the Genham Hotel headquarters the compla-
cent hopefuness that has survived the storms OF
October still prevailed. One happy view taken OF
the Pennsylvania defeat is that the outl ageous
frauds In the election there are having reaction
airy effect upon honest republicans, who cannot
stomach an administration that has the stain OF it
upon its skirts. 1t is believed at the Genham con-
sequently that many republicans will or have
pronounced for Greeley in disgust at the result in
Pennsylvania, and that the outlook is more
hopeful than 1t was before October. Secretary
ScrOtt0n, OF the Col0red Liberal Republican Com
mittee, visited the headquarters Yesterday and
announced that he was receiving news
daily OF colored accessions to the liberal
ranks. In Brooklyn there has recently been organ
lied colored Greeley club numbering sixty men,
and another In Jersey City aggregating thirty -four
Mr.. Saunders, the colored orator, is doing yeoman
service In North Carolina, where he Is overwhelmed
with engagements to speak. An address to the
c0lored people has been prepared by the C0lored
The New York herald., 1872-10-27
The Outside Meetings.

Tno Outs10o meetings.
There were two stands erected on either side OF
the main entrance, from which various gentlemen
delivered short speeches. At the one on the west
of the door Aaron Westervelt acted as chairman,
aud speeches were made by Colonel +. Leavor,
Colonel Willis Algernon s. Sullivan Isaac II. Hunter
(cOlOred) and others.