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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16
SPEECH FROM col. vEAZEY.

Col. w. G. Veazcy OF Rutland addressed
IA lar &c audience at the town hall on Satur-
day evening, 10th inst. His remarks en-
braced the following points: l. The par
ties which now occupy the political field
are, in the main, the same that were array
ed against each other in the war of the re-
bellion only instead of Secession the OBJ
ject is now "Reform," or in other words,
to beat Grant. 2. The adoption by all par
ties of what is substantially the republican
platform is virtual concession that tho
platform is right. 3. The republican par
ty is the only party the country ever had
that was capable of self-examination and
self-puritcation, and its accomplishments
in that direction have been beneicent and
great. 4. Grants course has been in har-
mony with this policy. Moreover, Grant
is not the inferior sort of parsonage that
many would have us believe. His mes
sages in tone and wisdom have been infe-
rior TO none ever issued by former presi-
dents. His course in advocating the re-
form of civil service is evidence of his sin
cere desire for the welfare of the country,
being in no wise uty imposed upon him.
s. The real issue is not one of men, but of
party; and it is to be observed that the
predominant element of party is always
its ruling element. When elected the man
il no longer an individual but repre-
sentative; and the stream never rises above
its source. Nine'out of ten of the support
ers of Greeley are democrats and Greeley
rec ognizes ii. @. 1t is claimed that the is
| . la mi
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16
Uifm inRfoH.

The school in District No. IA, taught
by Mrs. A. w. Go1dnow, closed with a
picnic on Saturday, the 9th inst. 1t was a
very enjoyable affair, the dinner, the speak
ing, the singing &C., being just what was
needed for the occasion. This school num-
bers % scholars, and the teacher reports
them as more than usually prompt and dill
igent in study, and exemplary in deport-
mcnt.
The Masonic picnic at Ray Pond, last
week, was very pleasant occasion, attend
ed by about two hundred people. The day
was fine; swings in the woods boats on
the pond, tables loaded with every variety
of choice food to tempt the appetite; while
the intellect was fed by speeches from Rev
Messrs. Davenport, Field. Ballou and Gay
lord, and L. NJ. Forbes Esq.
Col. Wheelock G. Veazey Of lsutlaud
has been engaged 10 deliver the address al
the Agricultural Society fair, Oct. 2.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16

West HrHffFeborO.

The school in District No. 49, taught
by Miss NJ. a. King, closed Friday, July
10Th, with an examination, at which but
few of the parents were present, as it was
very stormy. The pupils recited well /;
those who were neither absent or tardy
were Willie Harris, Lewis Harris, Emma
Carpenter, Mary Carpenter, Alice Hescock
and Matte Newton; absent not tardy,
Laura Powers, George Wellman and Frank
Harris. Whole number of pupils, IL.
Miss NJ. L. Stedman, of this place, has
accepted an offer as teacher of painting in
the young ladies college at Aurora, n. Z.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16

selves. IL. The opponents of Grant don't
agree in their charges. great ado has
been made about the settlement of the
Alabama claims but Sumner don't men,
ton the matter. Why2 Because no was
himself the author and fnishcr of the
claim for consequential damages. Grant
did right In refusing TO leave out that
claim. Had IL been omitted there would
have remained one question for arbitration
unsettled; and what howl would have
gone up from his oppomenls The satislac-
tory settlement of those claims IL the great
est triumph of craftsmanship which the
age has witnessed. IL. The project for
acquiring San Domingo was simply the
following out of an idea which has long.
been popular with the Democratic party
and with many Republicans. Had the de-
sire expressed by the people Of that island
to form union with our government been
unheeded, great would have been the in
dignation expressed in consequence. No
administration could have stood up under
| II. IL. The bad condition of the Southern
States is not chargelble to Grant, but Is the
necessary and legitimate result of their
before prosperity will return. The only
occasion for surprise is that they are recov-
erng as fast as they are. II. As to tho
charges ofgilt-taking, nepotism, etc.; oven
conceding that all these charges were true,
AS they are not,-still, ~ Lincoln said,
Grant averages WE'LL" Is. Grants In
dian policy is emincntly humane, and
promises TO be finally successful. 1G. 1t is
| important that Vermont should maintain
her Republican majority in the coming
| State election.
frequent and loud applause greeted the
many good hits made by the speaker par
ticularly when, in alusion TO The death Of
the Democratic party and the similar fate
in store for its candidates in November, lac
pictured Horace Greeley as bemoaning his
fate in the words of the ancient hymn
slightly altered for the occasion,-
| Hark, from the tombs n warning sound!
My ears, attend the cry
We Disconnected Republicans, oGce-seokers and
heads, come view the ground
Where you must shortly lie!
At the close of the speech, notice was
given that Colonel Veazey desired an OPP
portunity to shake hands with his old ar
my comrades, and the request was com
piled with in manner that must have
been entirely satisfactory TO him, as it was
pleasing TO them
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16

"A Grant and Wilson ratification meet
ing was held at the town hall last Saturday
evening, ut which Prof. L. f. Ward was
one Of the principal speakers.
Westminster will have five boys in
college this fall three at Dartmouth, one
at Amherst, and one at Harvard.
Farmers are now engaged in topping
their tobacco. The crop is looking quite
well on an average, but is very uneven.
There are about fifty acres of IL In town.
Brigham Phelps has the largest piece-14
acres.
Arnold Hills brick kiln, re-opened
last year, is in full blast The brick are OF
extra quality and bring fifty cents pei
thousand more than the usual price in
market.
New dwelling houses are being bull
this season by widow S. c. Morse and Mrs
Underwood a large barn with cupola by
Charles Nutting, and tobacco barn 60 fee
long by Harlan Farr.
Local politics in Westminster turn,
upon the question of dividing the town
and the West Parish will endeavor to hav,
n representative chosen to the Logislatur,
who is in favor of that project.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16
West .v'orfhHeId, Mas.

Nelson Purple, Esq, has two acres or
more of tobacco, which bids very fair Of
being some of the heaviest growth in this
country. Leaves can be seen by The hun
bred and thousands that will measure from
10 to 81 inches in width and 2s to 80 inches
in length, and yet not ready to be topped.
1t is not uncommon to see plants not more
than two feet high with leaves is inches
and more wide. 1t has been disturbed by
worms but very little Homestead.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16

Watch cases are now made of India
rubber.
A bell secured To the neck of every
sheep In the flock is said 10 he the surest
p, election against dogs.
The Iowa Legislature has passed a bill
declaring that bushel of undred apples,
pears, peaches or prunes shall weigh forty
eight pounds.
1t is said to be fact that mole men
have been ruined by intemperance since
the close of the late war than were killed
In battle during the whole Of that terrible
contest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16
THE NEXT STATE ELECTION n

THE NEXT STATE ELECTIoN.-The next
election is that of West Virginia ON the
twenty-second of this month, when the
question of accepting or rejecting the new
and illiberal constitution will be voted up
on, and state officers elected to serve under
it, in case of its adoption. Regularly the
term of the present governor, j. j. Jacobs,
would not expire until 1874. He was g.
lected in 1870 rs democrat by majority
of about two thousand, the result of the
votes of ex-rebel soldiers cast for the first
time. The democratic leaders, finding
themselves unexpectedly in power, i'm
mediately concocted plan for getting pos
session of all the offices in the state. This
could only be brought about by the adop-
ton ola new constitution and for this pur-
pose n constitutional convention was voted
for in 1871, and the new constitution franz
ed by this convention is now submitted to
the people. One of its provisions excludes
colorcd men from holding Office, and it re-
mains TO be seen whether this will meet
the approval of the Greeleyites. The dem
ocrats have refused to renominate Govern
or Jacobs, no has made an honest and a.
bic official, but has refused to assist or APP
prove some of the disreputable schemes of
the party leaders. On this account the
democratic convention discarded him in
the middle of his term, and nominated as
his successor johnson n. Camden. A re-
spectacle minority of the democratic party
have announced their determination not to
obey the dictates of the ring, and will sup
port Governor Jacobs, who has announced
himself as anindependent candidate for re-
election. He will also receive the votes Of
republicans, who have made no nomina-
ton. Three members of congress are to
he elected at the same time, the present
delegation standing two democrats and
one republican. In the gubernatorial elec
ton of 1870, the democrats had a majority
Of l23
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16

Our State election occurs on Tuesday,
Sept. 3 1; and we desire to call the attention
of every voter in Brattleboro to the impor-
lance of seeing that his name is duly regis
tered v the selectmen on the check list, a
copy of which is now posted at the town
hall. By law no entries can be made after
the day next preceding election; and the
selectmen will be on hand Saturday after
noon, Aug. "a, for the purpose of making
such additions end alterations as shall be
required TO perfect the list.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16
.N'OrfhGsId, Man.

The monument to be erected by the
descendants of Nathaniel Dickinson on the
spot where he was killed by the Indians,
April Is, l747, is To be dedicated, Thursday,
Sept 18th. William Dickinson, J. A. Bar
her, Dea. $. w. Dutton, Henry w. Dickin-
son, Joseph Il. Callander, Charles Poneroy
aud Lorenzo Brown have been chosen IA
committee of arrangements. - Gazette.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16
Local Intelligence


Felton's.
| The proposed excursion TO Long Island
Sound, under the auspices of the band, has
been given up.
| Rev. s. N. Goodenough OF New Jersey
will preach at the Universalist church in
this village, next Sabbath.
Rev. DIR. Bingham will preach in the
Baptist church Sunday, Aug. 18th, instead
vi the io'n, US per "o''oe '"s' '"uuay'
-C. =. Perry has inc best STOCK oil CLOCKS
and can and will sell them at lower prices
u,o,, ,,,o,, oo,, ,,o cold Ia, on, oomno,;,or
WA" Ivy .'i ~ ~ -
-Ibc Bap'ist Sappatn ochooi picnic,
which was announced to take place on
Thursday of this week, has been indefinite
| " postponed.
Alfred Adams of Northampton, for
some time conductor of the through freight
on the Connecticut River Railroad, is John
Hares successor rs conductor in charge OF
the Montreal express.
-GcorgeBrooks, proprietor of the Brooks
House, has bought out the interest OF
Messrs. Boyden & Hare, and installed
Charles Lawrence. proprietor of the old
Brattleboro House, as landlord.
Those new Pullman palace cars COM
mehced running on Thursday. They are
of the most elegant and luxurious pattern,
and offer new inducement for a trip to
salt water or the White mountains.
The grocery store in Marshall x Ester
brooks block, near Main street bridge, has
a new proprietor in the person OF Frank G.
Howe. Mr.. Howe has had several years
experience in the business as clerk, ana Is
worthy ora generous patronage. Read DIS
announcement.
Among our advertisements this week
VIII he seen notice oil petition Tor the
o"ai.'i vi 'u,''o"u W iui ,,p'" So"'o
po''' "" t"o - NV, v, 80, .'',,,, -
-, ",,,,.,.' a,'n, 49,, woa5,,,a,.
So"
ana ihtersec''hg the hutianu roau'
Col. w. S. Is. Hopkins of Greenfield,
Mass..-tbe man whom the Greeley club
.o,,Id,,,, ,xo, A., H., ,ho;, ,,,i,i,o 30 no,iood
.o"''" So " ~ -
| last eeh,-Wni speak Oh the other sue oi
the question at the town hall on Saturday
evening of this week. Tho Colonel is a
| -, ,..,,,, ,,,o,,ii t.,,o ,,,,,L,,,.o
so'u SPeaNei ""u S''ou'' navy '''' "0'e'
III. Hadley mas just put up new
slaughter house near the Vernon road, a
short distance be,ov tbe VILLAGE on land
'.,., .,,.a M ,a,
purchaseu Vi "eoise Lawrence. i"o ioo"-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16

II is unfortunate for Mr.. Sumner, in his
new role of rcconciliationist, that he
should still cherish II bitter hostility to
the President. If his profession" is the
result of genuine change of heart, re-
cancellation should become personal mat
ter. Like charity, IT should begin at home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16

We notice that many of our republican
exchanges last week devoted a large share
of their space TO publishing the replies of
Messrs. Blaine, Garrison and others TO
Charles Summers letter, but failed TO let
their readers see the letter itself. The
common plea of want of space is hardly
sufficient TO excuse such unfairness as that.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16


DIR. d. P. Webster and II. E. Baker
were returning from East Putney on Tues
day afternoon, the 9th inst, and as they
were crossing the bridge that spans the
railroad near George Leach's, the O'Clock
train going north came along. The horse
became frightened and overturned the
buggy, and both occupants were severely
Injured and the buggy badly demoralized.
4 he carriage passed over the person of Mr..
Baker. The Doctor procured another bug
gy, helped Mr.. Baker in, and started for
home but before driving far the Dr.'s
,xye- sight began TO fail, and he soon became
Sind and lost the use OF his left side and
arm, and was thought TO he in a critical
condition but both he and Mr.. Baker are
now doing well, and it is thought will soon
be about.
On Wednesday, the 9TH inst, G. F..
Calcott, brakeman on a freight train, going
north, was knocked from the cars by the
bridge just north of Putney depot. He
seems to have fallen on the track between
the rails, the wheels passing over his right
arm and nangling it in a shocking manner,
but strange TO tell, not otherwise injuring
him seriously. He was taken to Mr.. Shell
ley's, near Putney depot, where his arm
was amputated by DIR. Holton of Brattle-
boro, assisted by DR.. Whtmore of Bellows
Falls. Calcott is young married man
and resides at White River junction.
The next morning another brakeman
was knocked down by the same bridge,
but fortunately did not roll off the car.
This is the fourth accident that has occur
red at this bridge within three weeks, the
two previous eases having been fatal; and
no !, IS than seven men have lost their lives
| in Putney within a few years by being
struck by bridges. The railroad authori-
ties on Monday began the work of raising
the bridge so that hereafter we hope TO
| have fewer accidents to record.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Withheld with friends,
left town Aug. ~, for a pleasure trip to
Niagara Falls and other places, to be absent
about two weeks.
Rev. Il. B. Stevenson of shelburn Falls
will preach in the church next Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16

F. l.. Pierce, who employs a dozen or
fifteen hands in the manufacture of chair
stuff, spokes, ETC., at Fast Putney, has
lately replaced his old saw with circular
one, and substituted a fifty horse power
steam engine for his old one Of twelve
horse mower
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16

The new Directory of Chicago will con-
tain 10000 names, or 10000 more than last
year. On this basis the population Of the
city is estimated al $4,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16

The main features of the North Carolina
contest are the republican gain of one rep
resentative and more than 5000 votes since
the last regular State election.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16
EaysfferiHs.

Two interesting discourses were preach
cd at the Congregational church last Sab
bath by Rev. Mr.. Smith OF New Haven,
Conn, aud Prof. N. w. Benedict, from
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16
TO ADVERTISERS.
uImdham County Democratic Co"re"'
linn.

The Democrats Of Windham County are reques,e'
IN assemble IN nsss Convention at the Court House,
Fayotteyiiie on Wednesday the 2lst day Of August
merit at II O'Clock, A. NJ, for the purpose OF nomi,
mating candidates for County ONE era to DC supported
ut the ensuing election.
II. s. CHILDS, County
NJ. WILEY,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16

-Townshend has completed its subscrip-
ton of eight times the amount of its grand
list in aid of the West River Railroad
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16

Halifax, VT, Aug. 9Th, 1872.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-11-27
s DAILY APPEAL-wEDNEsRAYg NovENBER 81, 1879
POLITICAL.

Colonel Lamar's majority is fifty-fve
hundred in the oxford Mississippi Con-
gressonal District.
"E.D. NJ. ,'tof the Gazette, says " the
election of Grant was q test OF the in
lligence of the American people" As
Grant was elected by the solid vote Of a
million Of negroes, the most of whom
can ! either read nor write" e. D. M-"
u be ieve that the ignorant are more
Intelligent than the educated. As a
majority Of the white people voted
against Grant, 1t follows, in his judg-
nent, that they (the majority are not
Intelligent.
The official paper in Washington
denies that the policy of Grant during
his second term will be more favorable
70 the South. The denial was unneees-
sary. None who knew the temper and
spirit of his advisers believed there
would be any change, unless to some
thing worse. The Grant party is MAIN
tanned in power by ~fermenting andkeep-
ing alive in the North a bitter feeling
toward the South. Senator Morton, Of
Indiana, told the people that the contest
was still between the blue and the gray
and it is upon the hypothesis that We
are at war that u next ADMINISTRATION
viii be conducted. None would rejoice
more than ourselves If this should prove
10 be an error, but we have no such
hope.
The Washington correspondent Of the
Gazette SAYS that "the females Of the
city are beginning to show themselves
sure sign that a session of Congress
is at hand. They expect we are told,
"a brisk run of business, and are ar
ranging for it. The lobby is rejoicing
that the specializing members who are
nos reelected viii have their last chance
at this session, and while legislation
viii have to be paid for, there viii be
less reluctance on the part of these to
turn an honest penny at their last ses-
sinn.u This is the first fruit of the
Grant election triumph. The coming
Of Congress win doubtless be the
most corrupt ever known in Washing
ton.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-11-27

in his Coa Rsi o. ADaeraca,
broaght them in eontaetwih tOo-mans
tokens Of the deterioration their race
hatsufsred IN the old times by blood
admfxture. InstiDctively they shut out
the foreigner. They kept the Hebrew
.underhis task-master, apart; they would
neither eat with him nor mix with him.
They made it-death Cor the European to
set his foot in their country. It is not
consistent with the prosperity Of a ma
ton to permit Heterogeneous mixtures OF
races that are physiologically far apart.
Their inferior product becomes a deaa
weight on the body polite. HItaly was
for a thousand years after the extinction
Of the true Roman race, q cen Of an
archy, its hybrid Inhabitants being IN
able to raise it nom it, degradation,
how in~descrbably ~deplorable must the
condition be, where there has been a
mortal a~dulteration with African blOOdI'
ITO be forewarned is to be forearmed, y
and we warn our readers of the trouble
and ruin which the negro is likely to
bring upon the country. heyhave sent
petitions TO Congress sigGed by thou
sands Of names demanding that the
theaters, hotels, sleeping-cars, private
parties and all Plaees of amusement shall
be accessible to them. Grant these,
and every barrier to social equality Is 81
broken down, and next we VIII.
have amalgamation and a race Of by
birds.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-11-27

There is absolute moral sublmity in
the conduct Of Boston. There We're
those who criticised encomiums Law
ished by the APPEAL not many days
ago upon certain phases Of Boston char
actef a. developed among the true no
5ility Of Boston. But now, when the
people Of Boston, through pabiic meet
ings and the press, tell Us that they can
endure results Of the great cOniagratOn,
that they can care for their own poor,
and that no suffering can aeerue from
the fearful calamity which befel the
mighty city which BOstonians cannot
and will not relieve, we behold Boston
in a new aspect, and begin to ap-
preciate the self-dependence, cour-
2 and strength and generosity Of BOs-
Ton. 1t would be a foul shame
II the center Of American intelligence,
as Boston is, did not do honor to the
generosity of America even as Boston
has done. Boston dug wealth from The
rugged, stony hillsides, where We Of the
sunny South would have starved.
When Boston would achieve any great
physical task, there was instant cooper
alton until five hundred trains Of
cars and countless ships daily 60 in and
out of Boston. Was there ever a nobleT
tribute to integrity and truth and Bos
tonian heroism than the kindly assur-
ance given the worlds philanthropy by
Boston, when looking down into al
empty abyss in which one hundred mil
lions Of wealth disappeared, that Boston
asks nothing at the hands Of the gener-
Gus and good? The lesson incUlcated by
Boston's conduct tells the South, even
where vnlafnous knaves have most
plundered and robbed and rioted in
office conferred by uneducated negroes,
that B~OstOnians proper are the in
telIgent and generous Of u race
deserving all that the APPEAL said o!
them. And since recent political events
have taught the folly Of cOntemDing
men because Of creed or b~irthplsce, and
since we learned to respect Horace Gree
the father Of Abolitionism, there
remains only a single invaluable lesson
to be taught. Grant should select with
some show Of discretion those who rep
resent the Government and the North
Il the Gulf States. The South has only
seen New England through the chosen
of Porter, Ames and BabcOek
who have designated Federal Offiee-hold-
ers for the Gulf States. These are they
who have inculcated baseless estimates
IF popular character as seen in repTesen-
Of New England. They who are
loW engaged in the delectable business
II gathering revenues and managing
loyal leagues in these hapless
States have separated the two peoples
# the North and South, and begotten
alse estimates OF the character of both.
But LET Us NOT in Memphis forget the
heroic selfdependance and local pride d
Boston. Let Memphis, before condemn
ng at any tine hereafter the conduct OF
morals Of Boston, illustrate the same
characteristics ofcOursge, strength, local
Ii. - .,1e H.. !