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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-22
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II. C. Lynde has leased his hotel to T.
A. Hicks of Sadawga for one year. Pos
session given the first of April next.
Peter Holbrook has leased his farm TO
two of his sons, Selah II. and Henry II.
Holbrook.
-Messrs. Edwards and Stetson are about
putting a turbine water wheel into their
saw mill. Turbine water wheels are SUI
perseding "overshot wheels as prope-
ling power in the saw mills in this place.
We learn that S225O have been sub
scribed for building and putting in opera
ton cheese factory In or near this village.
The success of the enterprise is considered
assured. 1t is designed to have the said
factory completed and furnished for bust
ness at the commencement of the cheese
making season in 1873.
The ladies of the Methodist society held
their fa and festival on Wednesday eve
ming, the 18th inst, and besides having a
pleasant, social time, realized in net profits
about $50. The Jacksonville Cornet Band
was in attendance and furnished some fine
music on the occasion.
Geo. II. Warren and wife of Tama
City, Iowa, have recently visited his ia
Their, Dea. l.. A. Warren of this place. Mr..
Warren was formerly resident of this
town, and is well and favorably known by
many of our citizens. With pleasure we
welcome his visit to our place.
The winter term of the primary de-
partment Of our district school recently
closed with interesting exercises, which
consisted of speaking, singing and exam
ination of classes. Thirteen of the chill
dren's parents were present. the childre n
performed their several parts admirably,
and the afternoon passed Off very pleasant
ly. Those pupils neither absent or tardy
during the term were Myrta L. Brown,
Matte NJ. Wheeler, Mary J. Roberts, Nell
lie A. Cutler, Nette c. Morse, Fred A.
Roberts and John r. Newton. Absent on
ly one-half day: Ella l.. Blanchard, Will
lie A. Hall, Frank l.. Hall. Not tardy :
Matte A. Brown, Mary w. Lynde, Irving
G. Pierce, Willie A. Hall, Ezra A. Allard
Ernest c. Hamilton. The whole number
of different scholars that attended this
term was 33. Average daily attendance,
q. Miss Starr is a graduate of Dread Col
legiate Institute, Worcester, Mass. She
has had considerable experience in teach
ing; is successful in obtaining the attention
and respect of her pu pills, and interesting
tn EN- in their studies-essential requisites
of good school-and has during the term
given the best of satisfaction to the district
and fully sustained her reputation of be-
ing first class teacher.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-22

The Imperial japanese Commission now
visiting this country under Prince Iwakura,
is the most important embassy that has yet
been sent from Japan to the nations of civ
ilization. This mission, as has been said,
is no formal or sentimental affair, intended
to illustrate the requirements of interna-
tonsl courtesy, nor is it one of mere curl
osity and inquiry, like most of those which
have preceded it. But 1t is eminently
practical IL means business, and is the re-
suit of definite purpose, on the part OF the
japanese government, to engraft the prin-
cipal features of Western civilization upon
the system of that country, and to remodel
its commercial and industrial policy upon
our progressive plain. The Embassy still
remain in Washington interchanging cour-
,esies with our leading dgnitaries.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-22
Jamaica.
Rev. C. p. Frenyear has received gift
of Ss4 from his parshioners.


-Betsey Hail Dunklee who died March
10th, aged 80 years, was at the time of her
death the Oldest inhabitant- of this town.
She was born in Chesterfield, n. H., and
was granddaughter of Francis Whitmore,
who was the first settler in Marlboro.
While she was walking across the room
Jan. 18th, her head became dizzy and she
fell, fracturing the hip joint. Tho physi-
clan was called in and the bone set, but
she gradually declined until the 10th inst;
when after some severe sufferings, her
spirit let this mortal sphere to put on i'm
mortality.
Marlboro has not lost all its enterprise
yet. j. o. & L. II. Metcalf have bought
the saw mill formerly owned by Worden
Brothers, have thoroughly repaired it and
are putting in thirty-six horse power cir
cular saw, together with other machinery,
which will be ready for operation April /.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-22

The festival at Hopkins's hall on
Wednesday evening last, for the benefit of
the "Hinsdale Library Association" was
very pleasant success. The committee Of
arrangements is entitled to great credit for
the excellent and unexceptionable charac-
ter of the entertainment. DIR. o. j. Martin
was invited to preside on the occasion, who,
after music by the band, announced the re-
hearsal Of the poem "High Tide on the
Coast of Lincolnshire" by Mrs. A. d. Per-
ham. Mrs. p. acquitted herself in superb
style, and was followed by Miss Della Bar
rows, who rehearsed in a very creditablo
manner the poem, "At the Beautiful Gate"
The Hinsdale Dramatic Association" de-
lighted all present In the very laughable
farce, "More blunders than one." 1t was
played in superior style. "IIlnsdale Cor
net Band" added much TO the enjoyment of
the evening. Many other attractive fea-
adapted to the raising of funds, which in
the aggregate amounted to $50, and secur-
ed to the association after deducting ex-
penses, with money previously raised by
description, $3.50 for the purchase of new
books for the library.
The Republican jubilee here on Thurs
day evening last, over TIE result Of the late
election, was very spirited. Music by the
band, firing of cannon, ringing OF bells,
bonfires, the shouts Of young America, &C..
attested the joy Of the occasion.
w. s. Barrows is our first selectman,
not Burrows as msprinted last week.
The river tavern and farm connected
Herewith, was sold at auction last Satur-
day to Z. and n. NJ. Worden & Co., for
$4,000. The out buildings are to be used as
a soap mandatory, &c. Thus is abated a
great nuisance, which for many years has
been disgrace to the town. "Mince pies"
and rot-gut have there demoralized many
men.
The military ball at American hall on
Friday even ing last was not so great a sue
cess as anticipated.
We have a new physician, DIR. Hart
well, who has located here and tax en- rooms
at the Ashuelot House.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-22

OVERTHROW OF THE ERIE RINd.-The
best news we have received since the fall of
Tammany, is the account of the overthrow
of the Erie robbers on Monday. 1t seems
that n special directors meeting was called
for Monday afle rnoon in the Grand Opera
House. Into this meeting the party oppos-
ed to Jay Gould pushed their way, headed
by General Dix and General Mcclellan,
and succeeded in obtaining control of the
meeting. They then proceeded to elect a
majority of the directors, turned out Gould
as President and put Gen. Dix in his place,
expelled David Dudley Field as attorney
and put Gen. Barlow in his pl1ce-n n
word they routed the entire Eric gang and
turned them out neck and heels, took pos
session of the Erie officers and road and
are now in complete control. There was
some "noiso and confusion" but no blows
or bones broken, and ii looks rs though
this precious set of scoundrels who have
so long corrupted the courts and politics of
New York and robbed the people, have
met their doom. Gould threatened and
protested and his counsel joined with him,
but judges are not so easily bought as they
were, and the legislature is beyond their
influence and Tammany is powerless and
Fisk is dead, and everything seems to go
against them. Their day has come. and
Gould must join Boss Tweed, Hall and
Sweeney and take his place among that
great group of baflled and branded Williams.
He is equal TO any of them and superior to
most in audacity, craft and long-headed
wickedness. Time is a great vindicator
and avenger and is sure to confound and
crush at the last The biggest brain God
ever let the devil buy, is no match against
time and his terrible police. See how he
gathers them into his fatal net-Tweed,
Sweeney, Connolly, Hall, Cardozo, Barn
ard, and now the great Erie brigand and
chief ! 1t is IA day of doom, day of judg-
ment, and the great Williams of the hour are
calling upon the rocks and mountains to
hide them from the wrath of the people,
adams Transcript.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-22
POLITICAL MATTERS.

The indianapolis journal, abiding to
report that President Grant had express
ed himself against the denomination of Mr.
Colfax as Vice President, says 1t has "the
best authority for stating that the relations
between President Grant and Vice Presi-
dent Colfax are now, as they always have
been, of an agreeable and cordial charac-
ter, and that the denomination of Mr.. Col
fax for Vice President will be specially
gratifying TO the President"
The New York World gives Charles
Frances Adams first-class notice, and
then goes on to remark The drift of DEM
ocratic sentiment favors the nomination of
some liberal republicans of high character;
and in such combined movement as Is
now in contemplation, there are likely to
be conflicting preferences in the early sta
gcs of the movement. Whether the candi-
date finally settled upon, after q fair COM
parison of views, be Mr.. Adams, Gov.
Brown, Senator Trumbull, or Judge Davis,
wo shall give him an equally hearty support.
Secretary Fish is reported as making
concise statement of our case with Eng
land at is not for us to say what shall be
allowed, nor for Great Britain to say what
our claims are. We present them; they
contest them; the Tribunal is to decide"
4 convention of colored men was held
in Cleveland last week, for the purpose Of
organizing an effective organization for the
Presidential campaign. The resolutions
covered an endorsement of Grant, as well
as warm approval Of Senator Summers
| Civil Rights bill, and demand for pro-
portionate division of the offices in the next
contest
The Boston Waterman pointedly re-
| marks: "Don Piatt, of The Capital, labors
hard to show how Harper's Weekly, and
Geo. William Curtis, its able EDITOR, have
changed their political views since the
John Brown tragedy. Well, what of it {?
Sidney Smith once remarked that the diff
ference between man and jackass was
that the former could change his mind
while the latter could not. In the case
above referred to, Mr.. Curtis shows him
self man, while it is left to Piatt to rep
resent the other ANIMAL
Gov. Geary of Pennsylvania has signed
the bill prohibiting the sale or giving away
of liquor during election days. The law
goes into effect Immediately, and will be
enforced at the spring elections in the in
terror of the STATE.
Connecticut votes on the lst of April, and
Rhode Island on the Sth.
The Massachusetts, Republican State Con-
vcntion will meet in Worcester April 10.
/
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-22

from him that not half of the requests have
been responded to.
The object Of this paragraph is to request
Vermont officers and soldiers who fought
at Cedar Creek, who have not already done
so, to send their photographs to Mr.. Scott,
for use in the preparation of the painting
This request Is not confined to those who
have heretofore received special requests to
the same effect, by letter. The address of
many whose pictures he would like, is
not known TO Mr., Scott, and 1t would be a
favor to him, and TO the State, whose prop
erty the painting will be, IL without further
invitation, they would send him their pic
lures without delay. These may be adj
dressed to Julian Scott Studio Building,
81 West 10th Street, New York City.-Burs
tngton Free Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-22

AT the lyceum, Tuesday evening,
March u, declarations were delivered by
J. w. shipman, f. X. Cooley, C. G.. How
ey, c. C. Nash, Geo. Williams, Eddie
Bowker, C. Stone and A. Russell. A res
olution favoring Chinese immigration was
supported by II, NJ, Pratt and ]. II. Merri-
field opposed by L. b. Sewall,J J. w. Ship
man and Arthur Merrifield. Question de-
cided, on merit of arguments, in favor of
the affirmative, four to one. An int rest
ing paper was read by Mrs. A. C., Lamb
and Mrs. Geo. Williams. The exercises
were enlivened by music and were some
what entertaining, The meeting adjourn
ed sane de, amid the general feeling that
our exercises during the past winter have
not only been pleasant but profitable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-22
II TB.uPBR.s.vCE Revival
.tRRDRD.

The Conference of the leaders in the
Tempe rance reform in the New England
States, which held its sessions in this city
recently, was of significance, not by rea-
son of large attendance or especially fruit
full discussion, but as the outward indica-
ton of desire long felt for the attainment
of something like union in the prosecution
of the temperance reform. Heretofore the
advocates of this cause have been to
a large extent, partisans, each leader astride
of some particular hobby which claimed
his entire devotion. Questions of secret
versus open societies-and the advocacy OF
different forms of legislation, have served
as entering wedges to angry and profitless
discus sion. The result has been that hon
est-hearted reiormers thoroughly in earn-
est in their opposition TO the rum traffic
and the evils it entails, have found them
selves pitted against each other, instead of
the common foe. Force that might have
been employed in active working power
has been expended in mere friction, or has
not been exerted at all, and the moral senti-
ment of the community has been weaken
ed. II is circumstance hopeful and full
has at length been discovered, and temper
ance men are looking about for some com
mon ground, uniting upon which, they
may all work together in the cause thew
have at heart. Whatever reason it may be
thought best to assign for it, it is beyond 4
doubt true, that the Christian church is by
no means the mower IL should be in the
temperance reform. The membership of
temperance organizations. omen and secret.
is to he sure Iarcelv made nm Of members
Of tbe church. and some denominations
make the temperance pledge n condition of
cburch membership an error If If be one
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-22

AT its annual meeting in December, the
town appropriated fifteen dollars and in
structed the superintendent to offer the
same as prizes 10 those schools whose reg
listers, at the close of the term, should show
the best punctuality and attendance. The
good results of this Appropriation have been
apparent in the increased interest which
most of our scholars have taken In their
schools. After carefully comparing the
registers, the first prize, ten dollars, has
beOn awarded to the school In district No.
7, known as the Eager district, taught by
Geo. A. Downs of Fayetteville and the
second prize, five dollars, to the school In
williamsville, taught by Mrs. Jennie F.
Warren Of Marlboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-22

THE BATTLE OF CEDAR CREEK.-PHo-
TooRArHs WANTED.-The artist, Julian
Scott, of New York, whom the State has
employed to paint historical painting of
the Battle of Cedar Creek, to be placed in
the State House at Montpelier, has been
engaged for many months in working up
the details of the painting. The prelmin-
AIRY studies are nearly completed the plan
and composition of the painting are arrang-
ed ; and the whole will soon be growing
into life on the canvas. The painting Is to
be very large one, and It has been from
the first the intention of Mr.. Scott, TO add
to its value and interest by making as ma
ny as possible of he faces and figures rep
resented, actual portraits Of the men en-
gagged in the battle. To this end he ad-
dressed last summer many letters to OFF,
GERS and men who were in the battle, re-
guessing their photographs. We learn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-22


MIR. SUMMERS PosirIoN.-However
much 1t may be regretted there can be no
DOUBT we presume oil Inc correctness oil
TINS statement from inc washington CORE
spondence OF The tribune, as to Mr.. SUM
ners political position.
"A conversation with Senator Sumner,
on Sunday, revealed the fact that he had
not been asked to preside at the Cincinnati
convention, for the simple reason that there
is nobody having authority to offer him
such position; but there is little doubt
that he will attend the convention, and
there is little doubt that If so, he will be
elected to preside over their deliberations
In his conversation, he said that he was
the master of his own opinions, and that he
would not on any account ally himself to a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-22

VERMONT IN LUCK.-W. q. Perrin, the
auditor Of accounts. with the assistance OF
II. u. Bradley of Woodstock, has for the
past year been ro-arranging and present
ing further and more particular explana-
ton In regard to the claims of Vermont
against the United States for expenses in
ourred by the State in raising, arming and
forwarding troops for the late war; aud
out OF the claims heretofore rejected and
suspended by the authorities at Washing
ton, has. through his personal exertlons,
obtained the allowance of something over
$4,000. Not q bad years work
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-22

WHAT Is VEaErnK7-It lisa compound extracted
from barks, roots and herbs. 1t is Natures Remedy
1t is perfectly harmless from any bad effect upon the
system. 1t is nourishng and Strengthening. 1t actr
directly upon tho blood. II quiets the sys-
TEN. hgiyes you good, sweet sleep at night 1t is
great panAceA for aged fathers ard mothers for
II gives them strength, quies their nerves. and gives
them Natures sweet sleep,-As has been proved by
many as aged person 1t is the great Blood Purher-
II Is soothing remedy for our children It has re-
heyed and cured thousands. II is very pleasant TO
take; every child likes It, 1t relieves and cures all
diseases originating from impure blood. Try the
vKoETIsE Give fair trial for your complaints I;
then you will say to your friend, neshbor and Ae-
quAintAnce, TRY II /: II has cured me-"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-22

"A town meeting is to be held on Tues
day, the Goth, at the centre Of the town, to
elect a man to ill vacancy in the board of
selectmen, occasioned by the resignation of
G. G. Roel also to seeif the town will take
any measures to aid in the construction of
the West River railroad.
ID. A. Burnham's homestead, sold at
auction the 9th inst, was purchased by
Harding Bennett for $500. His tillage lot
OF eight acres went to oren Haven for 1870.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-22
CO.N'GR BSSEO.N.fL

The Banking Committee of Congress has
reported bill requiring the officers of ma
tional banks to stamp all altered or coun-
terfeit bills which pass their counters un-
der any circumstances whatever. The bill
is a good one and should be passed it is
one of the surest safeguards against the cir
culation of spurious notes.
The Committee on Ways and Means has
not yet completed the Tariff bill, and II
will not probably be reported until toward
the close of the present month. While the
members are cautious as to the progress Of
the work, they say they will not have time
to revise the tariff thoroughly the present
session, but will report changes in some
principal articles, and enlarge the free list
on the basis recommended by the Secreta-
ry of the Treasury. The committee has
finally disposed of the subject of duty on
wool and woolens, having decided to re-
move all specific duties and substitute a
new scale of al valorem charges. The pre-
else per cent has not been definitely an
noun ced, but it is known to be closely in
the vicinity of fifty per cent on all manu-
featured wooden goods, and thirty per cent
on all woods with the exception of the grades
known as Cape Woods, upon which a fur
Their reduction has been made to twenty
per cent. The latter rate has been estab-
lished in consequence Of the large use OF
Cape woods in the manufacture Of broad
cloths and telling, although combined with
larger proportion of native woods. The
change of the system of tariff from specific
to a d valorem duties is chiefly the work OF
the free-traders in Congress, who have con-
tende d with great persis.ency both for this
mode and amount of reduction.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-22

Our readers will allow to call their attention to
the card Of Nessrs +. A. Hawley Co., Bankers, and
Dealers in Investment Securities, Of Boston. The
senior partner Is stranger to the business portion
of the community, having been engaged in the I'M
porting and Jobbing OF Gentlemen's Furnishing
Goods for some thirty Ave years. His in that
business gives him right to the confidence Of the
public in his present position Of Banker, which bust
started early in 90.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-22
.V'orfhGeFd, HAS.

$. w. Bangs has sold his place on
North Main street, to Hiram Doolittle of
Vernon, VT. Price $1,000.
-Chas. r. Green has bought the home
stead known as the James NATION place
for about s32OO.-Gaze
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-22

No remedy heretofore discovered, has been 30
wonderfully successful in the of all blood dsea-
SEES, as DR.. A. j. Flagg's Medicated Inhaling Balm.
The medicine Is pleasant to take. and guaranteed
beneficial in its effects II taken in 1t be
procured of your druggist.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-22

We have it stated in various papers throughout
the country, that Agents for the sale Of Sheridns
C1uairy Condition PVwders authorized to refund
the money to any person who should use them and
not be satisfied with the result We doubted this at
rst but the propretors authorize to say that is
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-22

The DocToR's DAUGHTER Sophie May, author OF
the renowned Prudy and Dotty Books, has achieved
another triumph in the book with this title just
issued. She has taken "a new departure" this time.
and written story for grown up folks. II not
much mistaken, the young folks will want to read it,
much the old folks want to read ths books
ten for the young 1t is splendid story for NIL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-22

mlttoe, II. F. Ballou, John Patch, l.. wild
or; trustees, J. II. Dix, f. w. Jones' NJ.
r. Crosby, Il. L. Fuller, John Patch, e. B..
Chandler, e. r. Knapp, L. Wilder, Vol
ney Forbes, o. Il. Buttertield auditors,
G. t. Alvord, o. E. Butterfeld, Henry
whitney
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-22

call upon him and his family at the house
OF Deacon Joseph Wilder. Mr.. Grout left
town on Friday for home in Kansas.
The winter term of Glenwood Ladies'
Seminary closes next week. Spring term
begins Tuesday, April 10.