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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-19
.sUTHOREZED LIST OF TEXT
HOOKS.

Alta meeting of the Vermont Board of
Education, held at Middlebury, on Tues
day, June IS, all the members of the Board
being present, the list of text books given
below was selected and authorized for use
in the district schools of the State, for five
years from November l, 1873:
Readers and spellers-Webb's Word
Method New American First Reader, Sec
ond, Third, Fourth billiards. Sixth Read
err; New American Pronouncing Speller.
Geogra phes-Guyots Elementary, Inter
mediate and Common School Geography,
for Grammar and High Schools only. A
thmetics-French's First Lessonsi in Num-
bers, Elementary Arithmetic for the Slate,
Mental and Common School. Algebra
Greenleaf's Elementary Algebra. Gram
mar-Greenes Introduction; Greene's Eng
lish Grammar, for Grammar and High
Schools only. disappointment Pic
toral History and United States Reader.
Natural bilosophy-Steele's IA Weeks in
Philosophy.
The Board also recommend for use In the
district schools of the State, Commits Pars-
ing and Drill Book, Spencerian System of
Penmanship, and Alden's Citizens Manu-
al of Civil Government.
The text books now in use remain bind
ing upon superintendent and teachers I'M
til November /, 1878; the new list, given
above, becomes binding upon the Board of
Education, Superintendents and teachers
from and after that date.
In their action upon this important sub
| ject, the Board have had constantly in mind
not only the abstract merits of the books
examined, but also the condition and needs
| of the schools, and the expense to be incur
red from year to year, in supplying pupils
with text books.
AS, in the minds of some people, the sub
iect of great additional cost is one associat-
ed with a change of text books, the atten-
ton of the people of the State is especially
invited TO Sections 6 and 6 of the Act of
| Nov. H. 1866, which is as follows:
"When any change is recommended by
| the Board as herein provided, II shall be
only gradual change, not involving any
extra expense TO the pupils of the schools
| of the State; and the direction given by
| the Board shall be, that new books hereaf-
ter purchased as new classes are formed,
shall be those by them selected and pre-
scribed."
"Whenever an exchange of books shall
be made, under the provisions of this act,
it shall be upon the conditions entered in
to with the publishers of any new books
adopted that they shall receive all the books
in the hands of book dealers in this State,
in good condition, discontinued by the
Board of Education, and shall allow to the
dealers the full trade value therefor, and
shall receive all the books in hands of fam
lilies or scholars in this State, discontinued
by the Board Of Education, in exchange
for the new books ordered of the same
class, allowing therefor the true value OF
the same, according as they have or have
not been used.'
BY order of the Board,
JOHN II. FRENCH, Secretary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-19

Mr. j. c. Daggett has sold out his store
business, on account of falling health, still
hoping by lessening his cares to improve
his condition. Mr.. Daggeit was soldier
in the Union army, in which service his
health broke down. He still retains the
post Office.
The GLORIOUS Fourth" was celebrated
here in becoming manner. At Rawson-
vile the Declaration Of Independence was
read and an Grafton delivered by J. l.. Mar
tin, Esq, of South Londonderry martial
music discoursed, free collation. served,
and small display of fireworks in the
evening. National salutes were fired
morning, noon and night.
The school committee of the Baptist
church have made a report to that body,
for the quarter ending June 30th, from
which we gather that they are enjoying
some degree of prosperity. Twenty-Five
have been added since the first of April,
making 100 enrolled as officers, teachers
and pupils. The average attendance for
the quarter has been SO Ia, which is con-
sidered a good attendance in so sparsely a
settled parish.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-19

The United States Treasurer states that from
June 3d. 1850, TO Jan. o, 1872, there was paid
into the treasury more than si5,O00,0OO,OOO,
and that the loss during these IL years was
but u little more than 5000, th Q loss being
less than 81 in 81, 100000. We are certain
ly glad in knowing these facts. Every man,
without regard 10 party prejudice one way
or another, ought TO be profoundly thank
fu at such on exhibit as the above. We
rejoice to feel that there is thus no gooi
ground for other nations 10 impeach the
honor and integrity of the American ma
ton. We are glad to believe that despite
the fraud and corruption that exists there
is so very much of honesty and faithful
ness in the administration of public affairs.
We give these statements not as partisans,
not as admirers or opponents of the pres
ent administration, but as lovers of justice,
and as those who would rather believe well
than i'll of both the nation itself and of
those who hold its places of trust Watch
man and Reflector.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-19

der unto the state the things that rightly
pertain to the state. Government Is OF d.
vine appointment. II Is necessity TO
man. But while IL Is ordained of God, 1t
depends upon the serious, earnest efforts OF
men as TO what kind, or OF what form that
government shall be. We who have I'M
deriaken the grave and important respon-
sibiliiies of a republican government, have
great duties to perform which 1t is a sin to
neglect. Not long since couple past mid
die life, who were justly proud of son,
spoke of that son with terms of thankful
ness and congratulation. Life was made
bright and happy 10 them through the
hopes and promises of that son. But when
the unanticipated blow Of that sons death
came upon them, as 1t did soon afterward,
| i'll prepared were they for the hour of grief.
1t had never seemed to occur 10 them that
their son, young and full of promised
years. might die before them and leave
them in night of gloom. SO we, as a peo-
pie, enjoying the great and glorious bless
| ings Of free institutions, never seem to an
tcipate change, by which we may lose
those institutions. The great and glorious
experiment which we have been trying,
we never contemplate with a view to its
its possible failure. How often the proud
ship, freighted with inestimable wealth,
has escaped the storm, and yet, on APP
preaching the harbor where all seems fair
and hopeful, she strikes upon hidden rocks
OF shallow sands; the waves arise; her
timbers are riven asunder, and her rich
and prncely cargo-her jewels, her gold,
her silks, her spices-are all scattered upon
the deep. 1t may be well for US, though
we have escaped from the threatened dan
gers of civil war, to consider whether our
inestimable liberties are still safe. 1t may
be well for us TO contemplate possible
change in this government which we have
valued so highly, and address ourselves to
the duty of saving it. 1t were vain in q
brief newspaper notice, to attempt to catch
the burning expressions of the eloquent
speaker, or do justice TO his deep religious
fervor. We only regret that all the citizens
of the state could not have heard that dis
course.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-19

On the afternoon of the 2Sth of June
nine ladies met at the house Of Mr.. Jacob
w. Rugg, the oldest of whom was ninety
one years old, the youngest fifty-three, av-
crage age sixty-four years. Seven were
grandmothers. All but one resided within
one fourth mile of the place of meeting.
The eldest of the number was Widow Ma
ry Stowell, of Windham, widow of the late
Dea. Reuben Stowell. Mrs. Stowell, now
ninety-one years old, is the mother of ten
children, nine of whom are now living.
All lived 10 have families of their own.
Her grandchildren numbered forty-three I;
twenty eight now living. Her great grand
children numbered iftyone; forty-one
now living. In 1904 Deacon Stowell, his
wife and two children moved into a log
house in Windham, near the foot of Gleab
Mountain, near which spot they continued
to resi- de until his death.-B. r. Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-19
NOW TO LIy.R CHB.sPLr.

Says tho Golden Age zone of the sub
jects talked and written about good deal
at the present time is how to live cheaply
Prices of all the great staples of lite are
high. Rents are enormous. Fashions are
exacting. Wants multiply, while resourc-
es diminish. How to make strap and
buckle meet is the problem which presses
on hundreds Of housekeepers of the mid
die class. The difficulty in the problem is
TO reconcile the irreconcilables. The mid
die classes generally want all the fine
things, all the style and display of wealthy
neighbors. The problem would simplify
itself at once, would the middle class fam
lily cease trying to appear what it is not,
and be contcnted to appear and be thought
just what it is. 1t is what is done to keen
up appearances that destroys the equilbri-
um between outgo and income, and max es
life drudgery and vexation.
How to live cheaply is a question easy
enough to answer if one will be content
with cheap living. Substitute comfort fol
show. Put convenience in the place o.
fashion. Study simplicity. Refuse to be
beguiied into style of living above what
is required by your position in society and
is justified by your resources. Set fash.
ion of simplicity, neatness, prudence and
| Responsiveness, and others will be glad to
follow 1t and thank you tor introducing
Teach yourself TO do without a thousand
and one pretty aud snowy things which
wealthy people purchase and pride your
SELF on being just as happy without them
Put so much dignity, sincerity, kindness
virtue and love into your simple and mex
pensive home that its members will nevei
miss the costly fripperes and snowy adorn.
ments of fashion, and be happier in III,
cosy and comfortable apartments thar
most oil their wealthy neighbors are in thei
splendid establishments.
| 1t does not follow that in order Il
| live cheaply one must live ineanly. Tho
great staples of life are not costly. Taste
refinement, good cheer, wit, and even ele
gance are inexpensive. There is no troub
lie about young people marrying with N,
out fits but health and love, and an homes
purpose, provided they will practice tn
thrit and prudence to which their grand
parents owed all their success, and max
their thought and love supply what the,
lack in the means of display. Those VIII
begin life at the top of the ladder general
ly tumble of, while those who begin at tn
foot acquire steadiness, courage, an,
strength of arm and will as they rise.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-19
GRBRLBr accepts.

Ex-senator Doolittle of Wisconsin head
ed the committee of the Democratic Ma
tional Convention that called upon Mr.
Greeley at New York on Friday, and gave
him official but verbal notification OF MS
nomination by that body. Mr. Greeley re-
piled as follows:
I should need time were / TO attempt to
reply fitly and fully 10 your important and
I need not say, gratifying communication
1t NAV be said that should reply in writ
ing, but as ] have lately addressed letter
which has been pretty widely considered,
to the liberal republican convention, II
may not be necessary. l can only say now
that 1 accept your nomination; accept II
gratefully, in the same spirit in which 1t
was offered. (Cheers.) am at present IN
a position which doubtless many would re-
gard as Il proud one, but which is still an
embarrassing one, because ii involves the
temporary, and l trust only temporary
continuance of misconstruction OF my
motives on the part of some valued and
lifelong friends. am confident that time
alone is necessary to vindicate my motives
to all candid observers, and to convince all,
indeed, of the disinterestedness and pat
riotism of the course am pursuing and
intended TO pursue long before 1 was as
sured OF so much cooperation and sympa-
thy. (Cheers.) The time will come, and 1
trust in God the opportunity, too, when the
world will see that you are no less demo-
Gratis because you have pursued the course
you have, and that l am no less republic
can because l accept your nomination.
tCheers.)
Here Mr.. Greeleys voice faltered with
emotion. He recovered himself and con-
tinued -
am not much in the habit of receiving
nominations for the presidency (great
laughter) and am consequently unable
to reply as readily and fluently as others
might. (Renewed laughter.) l can only
say that 1 shall be happy to see all of you,
or at least as many of you as can come, at
my humble farmer home, where shall be,
Tomorrow, and where we shall be able to
converse, and confer more freely than here.
If you will come, shall be happy to make
you welcome TO the best the farm affords
More laughter and cheering.) And so
simply wish you farewell.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-19

The Stokes trial came to a close last
week. The jury could not be induced TO
agree on verdict, and were discharged,
They stood eight for murder in the first de-
gree, and four for manslaughter in the
third degree. Stokes was remanded to jail,
without bail. Iii probable that the next
trial will be held in some other county.
The afternoon express freight train on
the New London Northern road was thrown
from the track at South Montague, satur-
day night, by misplaced switch. The en-
gine and four ears went over the embank-
ment, and Driscoll, the engineer, and re-
man named Parmelee, were badly injured,
the latter being scalded so severely that his
life Is despaired of. Ho belonged in st.
Adams.
The annual convention of the Ches-
hire county musical association comes of
at keene, the second week in August, be-
ginning on Monday the 18th, and continu-
ing five days. A matinee will be given
each afternoon, followed by n concert In
the evening. Among the many attractions
of the occasion will be the presence of Mr.
Arbuckle, the Mendelssohn quintet clul
and the fine soprano, Mrs. Julia III. West
The convention will be conducted by Johr
Wilder aud l.. o. Emerson Of Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-19
POLITICAL NOTES.

The Liberal Republicans of Vermont are
to hold a mass convention in Burlington
on Wednesday, July oath.
Gen. Grandey of Vergennes denies the
statement that he is for Greeley.
Grant and Wilson club was organized
at st. Adams Saturday evening, with r. C.
Benton as president.
Tho Democratic nomination of Greeley
and Brown was celebrated Wednesday eve
ming by the Democrats and Liberals of
Rutland, by the firing OF cannon and fire
crackers, and by a meeting at the Town
Hall. The meeting was respectable in
numbers and was addressed by Messrs.
Dorr, Nicholson, Cain, Woodhouse and 9TH
ers.
There was rousing Grant and Wilson
ratification meeting at Burlington, Monday
evening. Senator Carpenterof Wisconsin,
who is visiting friends in the State, was the
principal speaker. Full delegations with
suitable banners, devices and bands of mu-
sic were in attendance from st. Adams,
Plattsburg, Richford and other places. The
number in attendance is estimated at from
eight to ten thousand.
An address has been issued by the Vet
erans' National Committee, calling for a
general convention of the soldiers and sail
ors who served in the Union army and ma
Wy during the late war, TO meet at Pitts
burg on the 18th of September. 1t bears
the signatures of such honored names as
Generals Burnside, Banks, Hawley, Fair
child, Chamberlain, Barlow, McCook and
Negley. All soldiers and sailors who APP
prove the objects of the call are requested
to communicate with the committee at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York City.
Gov. Wise of Virginia has declared fol
Grant.
Senator Sumner has written a letter TO
NJ Revis ofSt. Louis, in which he expresses
preference for Horace Greeley over Presi.
dent Grant.
Senator Bayard, the head of the Demo
cratic irreconcilables at Baltimore, has Civ.
en- In his adhesion to Greeley and Brown
This probably signalizes the entire cavinl
in of the Bourbon boiling movement.
Only two appointment Democratic journals
out Of the dozen or more who opposed tn,
placing of a new convert at the head o
their presidential ticket remain firm in
their opposition now that Greeley has beer
swallowed, viz, the Chicago Times and tn,
New York Journal of Commerce. TIL,
Democrats having followed the Worlds
advice and 'put hook in Greeley's nose
that paper now supports him, though in q
feeble way.
The Woman's Journal proclaims the Bal
timore convention failure, and calls upor
the woman suffrage Democrats TO rally t.
the support of Grant and Wilson.
The new Oregon Senate stands twelve
Republicans and ten Democrats the House
thirty-two Republicans and seventeen
Democrats Republican majority on join
ballot, seventeen.
There are now over 100000 colored voters
In the United States. There were $50, 900 ol
this race who served In the union armies.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-19
Beradrdsf0n. Man.

During the shower on Wednesday after
noon of last week, a large tree in an open
lot near the railroad north of the station in
Bernardston, was struck by lightning, Just
as the Springfield Baptist picnic party from
Vernon were passing. The tree was seen
to fly into fragments causing no little fright
among the passengers. Seven sheep be-
longing to James Boyle of North Bernards-
ton were instantly killed in the same
shower. Five telegraph posts near Hale's
crossing were also struck and leveled to the
ground.
Powers Institute begins its fall term
Aug. IS. Mr.. Sanborn, the newly appoint
ed Principal comes with the highest re-
concentrations as n gentleman and as a
classical scholar, and with an enviable rep
utation as a successful teacher.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-19

large display of the best animals in the
state.
The grounds are situated on an elevation
about mile from tho village of ST. Johns
bury, overlooking the Passumpsic valley,
valley, affordlng one of the finest piano.
ramas of New England scenery. The
buildings and appurtonances are sufficient
ly commodlous and extensive to meet all
the requirements of the exhibition. The
grounds are accessible TO the Passumpsc
and Portland and Ogdensburg railroads.
Every effort will be made by the people of
st. Johnsbury TO make the accommoda-
lions for visitors liberal and agreeable
inc increased premiums and special efforts
10 meet the wants of the people of north
eastern vermont, in the arrangement of
programme, the delightful surroundings of
81. Johnsbrry, in conjunction with the
earnest efforts of the managers 10 make the
exhihition attractive. will make II among
the most successful that has been held in
the history of the society.
The society offers nearly five thousand
dollars In premiums, distributed as fol-
lows: Horses, 81, 800 cattle, 81, 200; sheep,
s4oo; swine,,s5O; poultry, $50; dairy, 300 /;
fruits, SIS; sugar, s25; vegetables, s25
mechanics work and agricultural imple-
ments, $500; floral hall, $500.
Negotiations are in progress for the usual
railroad arrangements both in Vermont
and New Hampshire for fare one way and
transportation OF stock and articles free.
| The animal addrpsa 10 10 bo doll yorod n ,,
Thursday, September 18th, by Hon. Horace
Greeley, of New York.
Persons DESTROYS ofcopies orthe premium
list can procure them by addressing Henry
Clark, Rutland.-Rutldnd Herald.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-19
A VERMoNTER FLEECED.-The Green
field Gazette of Monday SAYS:

A VERMoNTER FLEEcED.-The Green
field Gazette of Monday says:
"Elihu Boyce, verdant Vermonter, who
has been employed at Deeriield, came to
Greenfield Friday night, the 9Th, TO see the
elephant and have good time He had in
his pocket s65 and fell in with such jovial
fellows as Ran Knights, John Donovan,
owen Hartney and James Pinny. They
commenced their bout at Snkon's, Tough
End, and then transferred their field of
operations to Shanehan's saloon, Turner's
Falls. Here they made night OF it, Boyce
paying for the drinks and Shanehan for
getting to give back any change. Saturday
morning when Boyce was sober enough to
count his money he found but SD, but they
kept up the spree until he was entirely
cleaned out, money, watch, ring and every
thing. Saturday night Boycc spent on
Rocky Mountain where he had time to So
Der and reflect. He went home Sunday,
and ON Tuesday Officer Bryant bauled up
his companions for larceny. Boyce's ring
was found in the possession Of Donovan,
Hartney had conhscated his silver watch,
while knights had $40 of his money. JUS
tice Brainard bound them over in the sum
of $500 each to appear at the Superior
Court. Pinney was discharged. Shanehan,
the saloon keeper, was tried for selling IL
quor aud also for larceny. He was fined
$40 and costs on the former and discharged
on the latter complaint. HIS man, Patrick
Punch, appropriately named,) was fined
$40 and costs"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-07-19

STATE TRIAL OF MOVING MACHINES
AND HAVING IMPLEMENrs.-The State trial
of moving machines and hay implements,
after four days close contest and severe
tests between twenty different machines,
concluded at Rutland on Friday. The best
of feeling prevailed between all parties, yet
spirited exertions were made on all sides.
The committee on moving machines have
not yet made their awards. The commit
tee on hay horse rakes award a gold medal
to the Hollingworth rake, silver medal to
the Welcomb rake. a bronze medal TO Nye's
improved Bay State, and diploma to the
new model Bay State. gold medal was
awarded to Billiards. hay tedder. Great
interest is felt in the result Of the trial in all
sections of the country.