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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-19

AT recent Communion season, the
little Church here was reinforced by six
accessons, three of which were by profess
sion o. faith. Several conversions have re-
Gently occurred and a healthful, steadily
maintained religious interest seems to be
present in the community.
Snow is still abundant too deep in
many places yet, for wheels.
--Sugar-making receives an occasional
smile from the sun; but the dripping
sweetness is very shy of cold and 'now,
and will not come forth for all our beckon-
ing.
Our Hay, too, is getting scarce. Bloom
ing, grass-green spring will find hearty
welcome here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-19
CO.V'GRBSsIO.y.gL.

The House ON Friday, by large major
lty, reduced the Senate item of $4,000 for
civil service reform to $4,000. 1t might
Just as well have struck out every dollar,
Tor there isn't enough left to put into oper-
alion the recommendations made by the
ciNll service commission. II is said TO be
inc Intention Of the House to pass a vote of
cehsure on the proceedings of the commits
sIon and, il possible, induce the president
to abandon the project.
Mr. Willard of Vermont introduced "a
piil IN the House, on Monday, to provide
Tor the counting of the vote for president
ana vice president by the two houses of
Congress in joint session.
lhe disorderly scene in the House of
representatives, when the two houses as
semDled IN 1863 TO count the electoral vote.
showed plainly enough that some further
ieBisiaton was necessary for the guidance
of the joint convention, and 1t ought to
have been perfected before this time.
The important question of taxation and
the tariff is still undecided. In fact the
tariff bill Is now at a dead lock, and the fl
nal failure of any revision of its provision,
Is probable. The ways and means commit
toe of the House are hopelessly divided in
regard to 1t, the democratic and free-trade
members being in majority.
In the discussion in the House on the ap.
preparation for Civil Service reform, Mr.
Butler opposed the proposed scheme of re
form as one thai operated unjustly and adj
versely to the interests OF the soldiers, and
cited "A case in proof. Mr.. Willard, of Yer.
mont, took issue with Gen. Butler, and de-
MED that the proposed civil SCI vice re-
form would operate TO exclude soldiers
from office. He contended that If such
Investigated II would be ascertained that
the removals were owing to the restless
ness of local politicians, who thus enforce
the pernicious doctrine that to the active
politician belonged the spells. The effec
of the proposed reform would bd to nulify
the influence of these politicians, and the
soldiers in office had more to fear from tho
latter than from any proposed REFORM He
thought President Grant was as good 9
friend of the soldier as Gen. BHtler, and
he had recommended reform and had
suggested this appropriation.
The House report on the Sale of Arms
Investigation completely vindicates the
War Department.
The House committee of foreign affairs
has agreed to report bill for the payment
of the French spoliation claims TO the a.
mount Of s5.OOO,00O.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-19
EsHfnsu.

The house and barn of Joseph q. Fish,
near the East Putney depot, were totally
destroyed by fire on Tuesday afternoon, to-
gether with three or four hundred dollars
worth of personal property, including one
COW, % bushels of corn, and IL tons OF
hay. Furniture and clothing partially
saved. Mr.. Fish was away from home ut
the time. The fire is supposed to have
been set by some boys who were playing
about the barn. The buildings were in
sured in the Farmers Mutual for siO0.
Loss on personal property fully covered.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-19
william

Mrs. ii. A. Jones has returned with
new spring goods, hats, ribbons, flowers
and other millinery, prettier than ever
%. l.. Sherman has u new lot OF goods
and quite variety.
g. b. Williams has bought the Dwight
ingram farm for $1,000.
-Alonzo ID. Ingram has bought of his
mother her dwelling house In the village,
for $500.
e. White has hired the shop Of l..
Halliday, and will soon commence work
at chair-making.
We had an alarm of fire, on Sunday
last, at p. M, occasioned by the burning
out of the chimney of the house occupied
by @. Hall. The roof caught but was
promptly attended to, 80 no real damage
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-19
was done only to terrify the nelghbors,
and with the wind blowing so fearfully at
the time, II was quite sufficient.


Halle, Frost & Co. are manufacturing a
fine handsome new grade Of goods, the
royal Guernsey blue cashmeret, for ladies'.
The Hollis Taylor farm except house
and garden, near the depot, was sold by
auction on Friday last to p rentlss w. Tay-
lor for s250O.
Eight of our young ladies left the village
on Wednesday of this week TO attend school
at Glenwood Seminary, West Brattloboro.
Two other young ladies of our village
have taken schools Miss Emma Well
man the Chestnut hill school in this town,
and Miss Addie Harris a school in Chester
field.
The primary and intermediate depart
ments of our village schools will open next
week and are to be taught by Miss Lizzie
Sergeant Of Hinsdale and Miss Smith of
Shelburne Falls, Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-19

THE UNITED STATES NAvY.-We now
have no facilities for building. and cannot
build modern iron-cad war vessels in any
reasonable time, either on our eastern or
western waters. England, on the con-
trary, has shipyards that can turn out iron
clads by the score with their batteries COM
plete in ninety days from the time the or
der for building is given. We have in ex-
istence no modern iron-clad men-ofwar.
To be sure we have some light draught
monitors, but to repair these for service
will cost three millions of dollars, and re-
quire year and a half time, and when so
repaired they are not equal to the smaller
class of English vessels in engines, sea
qualities, armor, speed, or battery. But
England has class of iron. clad gunboats,
with heavy batteries. four and half inch
es of plating, drawing fifteen feet of water,
expressly designed for ascending the Mis-
sissippi river, and together with these are
about eighty light-draught vessels for at
lacking forts. Her main iron-clad fleet is
composed of tifty-four heavy vesselssany
one of which at sea is a match for our navy.
These fifty-four vessels carry two hundred
guns, from seven-inch rifle to gun carry
ing six hundred pound steel-headed shot.
These ships would resist the effects, at short
range, of our fifteen-inch coast defense
guns. We have no ordnance and no facili-
ties for making heavy guns. In the Navy
Report of the past year, 1871, it is stated
that, eve cannot at present make rihed
guns in this country. No person will take
contract for them unless he is paid for
the nice machinery he will have to put up.
Our present condition is a virtual abandon
ment OF effort. - Washington Republican.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-19

DISASTROUS FIRE AT MIDDLEBURY.-A
special dispatch to the Springfield Repub-
lican of Thursday says: The most de-
structive fire that ever visited Middlebury,
occurred last evening. The loss will ex-
coed $4,000. The fire broke out about 7
o'clock, in Hammond's paper mill, valued
at $4,000, which was entirely destroyed
insured for SlS.500. The dry house and a
lot of lumber belonging to Swiny & Bur
rows were also destroyed, and number OF
adjoining buildings were badly dana ed.
The exact loss and insurance cannot yet be
ascertained. In response to a telegram for
aid the Washington engine company OF
Rutland was sent by special train.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-19

A Russian printer has invented tyye-
setting machine which, the st. Petersburg
papers assert, far surpasses all similar ma
chimes that have hitherto been Produced
1t sets in an hour 10000 letters, at cost OF
only five cents q thousand.
The "Dolly Warden so much talked
about Just now In "dress circles" is an ov-
erdrcss nearly similar to polonaise. 1t Is
used as house dress, and Is becoming
quite fashionable. "Dolly Warden" daugh-
ter of Gabriel Warden, will be remembered
as character In Dickens's novel of "Bar-
naby Ridge" She was a locksmith's
daughter, lively coquette, and the gar
ment now named amer her is said to be a
revival of the style worn In England at the
period that story was laid.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-19

--Leavitt Bond has purchased Jason
knights place. Jason rents part of John
Millers house. Mr.. Gibson, having found
his location on the bank of the river unfa-
vorable to his health, has rented his farm
to Mr. Pierce of Chesterfield, and proposes
to try for the present, the effects of high
err altitude and purer air, hoping by the
means to recover his voice and preserve
his health. Oscar Dix has sold his share in
the saw mill and shop to Charles Knight.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-19

Castoria- a substitute for Castor Ola vegetable
preparation containing neither Minerals, Morphine
Alcohol II Is pleasant to take does not nauseae
and operates when all other remedies fail DR.. Pitch
or has experimental fifteen years In producing .
preparation efficient than Castor OIL without it's
horTid taste The CastorA regulates the system cures
constipation, stomach ache Group and fAtuency and
kills worms II does not distress or grpe BY its
quieting, soothing effect produces natural sleep and
ia particularly adapted to crying and teething children
We desire Physicians to test this article and will
forward three bottles to the address any
authenticated Insist that your druggist order II
for you. II costs but so oents and bottle will save
many doctors bills. ]. II ROSE d CO.,
Avis 90 broadway, N. Y
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-19

passengers. There were but two women
on board.
The steamer Belle of st. Louis arrived al
st. Louis Friday morning, with % surviv-
ors of the disaster and the bodies of seven
who died on the way. The dead presented
horrible appearance. The books and pa
pers of the oceanus were lost, and a com
plete list of the passengers and crew can
not therefore be given. The number lost is
not exactly known, but it is thought 1t will
not fall much below 60 persons.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-19

Secretary Boutwell, has submitted TO the
ways and means committee for approval,
bill abolishing the offices of collector and
assessor of internal revenue, and providing
for not more than fifly supervisors for the
whole country, TO do all the internal revo-
nue. business, as they easily might, especial
ly aner the internal taxes are further re-
duced AS Is proposed in Congress.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-19
Heifows FaFfs.

Fast Day was enivened by drunken
fight upon the streets, as a result of which
James Higgins was brought before Justice
Bridgeman, upon the charge of assaulling
Patrick Kane with intent TO kill, and was
bound over in the sum of $500 for trial at
the next September term Of county court.
The village corporation are trying to
buy out the water company which furnish
es the village. The price demanded is $685.
600.
The house and furniture of j. G. Toll
man were damaged by fire, Saturday after
noon to the amount of $1,000; insured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-19

ENtensiNe Art'GaIIery.-Neit % the Bible,
no book is more useful than webster's Dictionary
The Unabridged is ,rtfnsus 1rtGdiisTy, contAir-
ing three thousand ensravngs, representing al
most every animal, insect reptile, implement plants
etc, which we know anything about It's vast IL
brary, giving information almost every MENTION
able subject II indeed has been well remarked tat
IL is the most remarkable compendium Of Au"'H"
knnoInledq, In onr language. 0nstAold ddpoeaft.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-19

PlSrs AND QUARTS Of hlthy Catarrhal discharges.
where does 1t all come FROM The mucous membrane
lining the chambers OF the nose aud its little glands
are diseased so that they draw from the blood its
hqud, and exposure Ia the air changes II into
ruption. This lifelquid to build up the system,
but it is extracted and the system is weakened by the
loss To cure, gain flesh and strength by using Dr.
Pierces Golden Medical Discovery, which also acts
directly upon these glands correcting them and APP
ply Dr. sage's Catarrh Remedy with Dr. Herce's Nasal
Douche the only method OF reaching the upper cayi.
ties where the discharge accumuates aud comes from
The instrument and two medicines sold for 50 by all
dr.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-19
urpunLsCAN STATE CONyEN
TION.

Republican Union state Convention is hereby call
cd TO be held at bellows FALLS, on wEDNEs-
DAY. THE FIRST DAY OF MAY, A. d. 1872, at IL
O'Clock NJ for the purpose of choosing Delegates to
represent the state Of Vermont in the National Con-
venton, called by the Union Republican National
Committee, to meet at the city Of Philadelphia, on
Wednesday, the 5th day Of June next for the purpose
of nominating Candidates for the o1ces Of President
and Vice President Of the United States.
Under the call Of the National Committee, each State
is authorized to be represented in the National Con-
vention by Delegates equal to twice the number OF
Senators and Representatives to which It will Ue en-
titled in the next National Congress.
The Republican Union voters of Vermont will be
represented in the state Convention by their dele
gates to be chosen the basis Of delegate from
each town and additional delegate for each one
hundred and fifty votes cast for the Republican can
didae for Governor at the last State election Dele
gates will provide themselves with proper credentials,
signed by the Secretaries Of their respective primary
meetings.
@. @. BENEDICT, Chairman,
KITTREDeE HAsKIss, Secretary,
GEO. A. MERRILL, I
II. C. ROOT,
b. L. FIFIELD,
STEPHEN THOMAS, Republican
PROSPER MERRILL,
KITTREDGE HAsKINs, State
haLRRE r. ETk GikkssnKh' Committee.
FRANKLIN FAIRBANKsJ
Brattloboro, W., March IL, 1872.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-19

j. Davis. Miss Ella l.. Houghton, Mrs.
Heines, care of Henry II. Haynes, Mrs.
A. NJ. Petiee, Miss Sarah G. weatberbead.
Held for postage.-Mrs. NJ. Wells Bridge.
Springfield, Mass Read, Haley q Co.,
u MIX ST, Boston. Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-19
rhe ree,h an Aa,cr,l.ing Mralum.

Every time a lady who fragrant so2oDoST opens
her mouth she advertises the article. The state Of
her teeth is certificate OF its excellence. No spot
darkens their surface, impurity cliDgs to them,
the cushions in which they set rosy and the
breath that swes through them is sweet as the breeze
Of Iun
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-19
spaldinss Liquid Glue, .lwa,s read, t, u.s.

vEdETrSE-The conviction IL, in the public mind as
well in the medical profession that the remedies
supplied by the ysgsta1is Kingdom are safe,
successful in the Of disease, than mineral
medicines vRGRrINE is composed Of roots, barls
aud herbs 1t is pleasant to take and is perfectly safe
to give an infant Do you need ~ Do not hesitate to
try It. You will never regret It.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-19

BUSINESS NOTICES.


Holloway pills and Ointment.-scro-
fula or morbid deposits in the ungs joints and lis
sues. These medicines have rendered this disease =
less formidable scourge than formerly. 1t has been
incontestably proved that in scrofuous affections
they have eff .cted thousands Of cures Sold every
where. % cents per box or pot. 1877
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-19
Brattlcboro, Vt, March IS, 1872.

In behalf Of the several District Committees, we ap
prove and concur in the above call.
p. p. PITK1N, Chairman LIST Dist Com.
s.N. HERRICK, Chairman I'd Dist Com.
J. NJ. KNOX Chairman Sd Dist. Com.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-19
.N'eNfdHf.

Among the patents granted during the
last week, is one to John S. Stratto1'of
Newiane, for surgical and fresh wound lin
iment.
The public examination of teachers
will take place at the school house in Will
Evansville, on Saturday, April 9th, at 10
o'clock A. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-19
watch No. aooIo, Stem w,nd.r-be.

ing Trade Mark ''wm. Alexander, Marion, N. ~
manufactured by the United States Watch Co.. (Giles,
Wales Co., has been carried by sir months, and
subject to very tests in my VOCATION its total
variation from mean time being less than second
GEO. W. MCDONALD, sup't Brooklyn Water Works.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-19
West Br0fffsboro.

A pocket book containing small sum
of money was found by II. r. Stowe near
this village on Monday last, for which no
claimant has yet appeared.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-19
An Essential OF LoveIine.s.-To be enfir

Try Weeks Magic Compound for coughs aud colds.
1t is superior to any other remedy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-24
THE GAZETTE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANOAk9 q

c,,,1 BUslNEss.-ln a letter to the
\ "A T Hoak Observer. DR.. Prime supplies
New curious information in regard to mean,
ness 5e to ministers. Among weL-authenticatesd
cases are the following "A preachers wife
was invited to visit week among the people,
and the price of her board was deducted from
his salary A missionary, with family and
$500 year, cultivated little garden. The
secretary one day asked him what the vegeta
bles were worth. Surprising the question one
Of mere curiosity, he assented to the estimate
of SIS. The amount was deducted from his
salary. At donation party paper OF pep,
per was estimated at two cents and deducted
from his salary. So, on like occasion, were
ten cents, the value of two fans. A stranger
went to Church in Maryland, and liked the
sermon SO we'll that he left five dollars with the
yestry man for the rector. Deduced from sal
ary. DR.. Prime once preached for clergy
man who had sickness and death in his house,
and declining the customary fee, told a mem,
Der of the consistory to give it to the afflicted
brother. The afflicted brother never got the
money. A minister preached extra sermons at
a watering place hotel and the boarders made
up purse for him. Amount deducted from
salary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-24
CRYSTAL DISCOVERY

IN is the only article entirely harmless winch
restores gray hair to its natural color and youth
'ul spaSTSTf1AaSsss' CRYSTAL DISCOVERY
contains no poisonous substances, no sugar-ot-
lead, sulphur or nitrate Of silver;
NATTANS CRYSTAL DISCOVERY
restores gray hair in from three to ten days in
NATTANS' CRYSTAL DISCOVERY
supplies the hair with new vitality, and hence
stops it's falling out -
NATTANS' CRYSTAL DISCOVERY
is perfectly Clearly; it does not soil the finger
which has been blackened by the various sui
phur preparations, it not only does not dirty
but if applied will beautifully cleanse. Try IT.
NA1TANS' CRYSTAL DISCOVERY
makes dry and brash hair moist and glossy
without, however, making it sticky, as other
oils may be used, if desired, with this prepara-
ton, without impairing its usefulness.
NATTANS' CRYSTAL DISCOVERY
restores hair to its natural color in few days
NATTANS' CRYSTAL DISCOVERY
has, in number of instances, produced a new
growth of hair; though it is not claimed that it
will be successful in every case.
NATTANS' CRYSTAL DISCOVERY
is put up in large bottles, containing over half as
much more as any other in the market, While Its
effects are more prompt and positive; therefore,
it is certainly the most economical article in use
In short, there are thousand reasons why you
should use it in preference to any other-reasons
which have induced the masses who use hair re-
storers to use it-and chief among which is the
perfect safety with which you can apply it. Try
it, if you have not done so already, and though
you may have used something before, or for
years even, yet we can assure you that after CIV
ing CRYSTAL DISCOVERY trial, you will
gladly discard your previous favorite. If your
druggist has not got it. take other for this is the
only preparation you can use with safety, and
which will perform its functions promptly. Ask
him to get it for you. Price one dollar.
ARTHUR NATTANS,
Sole Proprietor.
For sale in Alexandria by WAKEFIELD s.
HALL and druggists generally:
Wholesale Agents: John F. Henry and +. G.
Wells s. Co., New York; Johnston, Holloway
& Cowden Philadelphia oct 28-eoly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-24
DUBLIC NOTICE.

DUBLIC NOTICE.
This is to notify my friends and the public
generally that I am now prepared to furnish
them with STOVES OF ALL DESCRIP-
TIONS, having made arrangements with the
manufacturers which will enable me to sell at
rates as low as the same articles can be obtained
in the Northern cities. My stock is large: My
experience of 80 years in the business, with my
personal attention, think entities me to claim
of the public a liberal patronage. My aim and
object is as it has always been to deal faithful
ly with all, and give full value for their money;
l would request of all in want OF COOhlNG
STOVE to call and examine my cooking stove
and prices before purchasing elsewhere. also
call attention to
BIBB'S HEATER,
For heating rooms, the best Fireplace Heater,
I think, that is made. Warranted in every case
to act we'll My stock of stoves and tinware is too
varied to mention, but Iwould invite all in want
to call and examine for themselves.
ENOCH GRIMES,
aug 23-tf 46 King ST., Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-24
ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA AND MAN
~ ASSAS RAILROAD.
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DOUBLE DAILY TRAINS.

| On and after SATURDAY, July l, 1871, two
daily passenger trains will run between WASH
INGTON and LYNCHBURG, efecting double
daily connections through between NEW YORK
| and NEW ORLEANS. At Gordonsville con
nection is made by mail train with the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad daily, Sunday except
ed, to Richmond, Staunton and the VIRGINIA
SPRINGS; at Lynchburg with Atlantic, Mir
sssipp and Ohio Railroad for the West and
Southwest, and at Washington for the North
and Northwest.
Leave Washington daily at 655 a. m. and $50
D. m. and Alexandria at s a. nj. and $50 p. m,
arriving at Lynchburg at sos p. m and Il. III.
Leave Lynchburg at a. m. and 10 p. m, ar.
rive at Alexandria at 5.2 p. m. and 6;25 a. m,
and at Washington at 6.l5 p. IN. and 7.25 a. m.
For MANASSAS DIVISION leave Washington
daily excepting Sunday with main line train,
at 6:55 a. m. and Alexandria at 500 Il. III.
Leave Manassas Junction at $50 q. m; pas
Strasburg at l2:45 p. NJ, and arrive at Harrison
burg at $40 p. M, connecting with Harmon Z
Co.'S. Stage Lines to Stanton, Rawley SPRING.
&C., &c.
Eastward, leave Harrsonburg at 9:45 q. m.
pass Strasburg at 12:45 p. m, arrive at Manassas
Junction at 400 p. m connecting with main
line through to Washington and the n rtl ar
West
Good connections, by comfortable coa:LA
made to Fairfax Court House from Fai 81.
ton to Middeburg from Plains; and TO tt;,s
vile from Piedmont.
Both the Eastward and Westward bound troln'
make close connection at Strasburg With t:
Winchester and Strasburg Railroad to VIM.
ter, Harper's Ferry, Capon Springs, SC.
Elegant sleeping cars are run daily between
New York and Lynchburg, without change
Also, cars through between Baltn ore and
Lynchburg, avoiding the inconvenience of trans
fer in Washington.
Through tickets and baggage checked to MI
J. N. BROADUs,
ie N-tf General Ticket & gent