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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-01-19
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Fisk e money and meant to koen II For
this he was arrested. but upon his dis
charge from arrest compromise was en-
tered into bv which he was allowed to keen
what money was in his possession. and
was paid S15. 900 more for himself and $4,000
for his mo her in order TO induce him to
sell out his entire interest and retire from
the company. In one way and another
Stokes managed to leave the company with
$3.50, 900 more money than he had when he
went into it. Stokes in the mean time had
been introduced TO Mansfield, at whose
grew jealous and Stokes sworo he had no
cause but Fisk was not satisfied and
sought to terminate his relations with the
woman. He wrote farewell letters to Josie,
and she would write tender reply, when
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-01-19

The investigation by the retrenchment
committee of the Senate into the doings of
the New York custom house, is still in
progress. At first the sessions of the COM
mittee were held in the custom house itself,
but they are now held in the Astor house,
which is much better. Among the wit
nesses who have been examined are Horace
Greeley, Mr.. Lewis, managing editor of
the New York Evening Post, Mr.. Lindsay,
who was Mr.. Grinpells factotum when he
was collector, ex-Appraser Palmer, \. T.
Stewart, and many other merchants and
persons who have had dealings with the
custom house. Much of the evidence has
been very damaging, and shows that the
charges Of corruption have not been eXag-
geratod. Enough has been obtained al
ready TO show that the general order of
business is a huge swindle on the mer
chants of New York, that the military rim
which surrounds the president is interest
ed in its profits, and that travellers and
merchants are regularly blackmaled and
swindled by the custom officers. A
tho rough overhauling is promised.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-01-19
EDITORS PHENIX:

lIbllDhS IlitENlA.
Dear ISirs.-In your last number we saw
an incomplete report of the Lyceun held
in this place Jan. 4th. We would like to
add the remainder Of the proceedings. The
decision of the question, which was, Gre
solved, that suffrage should be extended to
all without regard to sex," was on the
merits of the argument decided unani-
mously in the negative by the following
board Of decision: Mrs. S. w. Bowker,
Mrs. Mason Ingram, James Charter, 5. G..
Brown, and ID. A. Dickinson. And that
your many readers may know what
"sharp' criticism is, please allow me to in
sert in your columns the one to which your
correspondent refers, and which was pre-
pared and read with neither malicious or
or sharp intent, and is as follows:
~ have noticed that the previous criti-
cisms have been confined exclusively to
improper pronunciation and incorrect
grammar and while l noticed many errors
of this kind, noticed others which it seems
to me were equally deserving Of mention.
| am sure, as our Lyceums are designed
for improvement, we should endeavor to
speak in way which shall make them so /;
and as it is, believe contrary to The usual
customs of all well regulated meetings of
this kind to speak directly to ANOTHER speak
err, or call them by name, would suggest
that each one confine himself to the ques-
ton, and not pointedly and sarcastically
address an opponent or speak of him in
such Il manner as to raise his ire and occa-
sion unpleasant remarks or feelings. And
in my opinion, the strongest argument is
not that which is expressed in slang phra-
ses, with laundering tones and violent ges-
lures, but that which comes directly to the
point, and in manner pleasing to the
hearer." Aud though the question was
one which brought forth some laughablc
remarks, yet the argument was generally
Of solid character, and the Lyceum well
attended, and good order sustained. NJ.
The Festival of the ladies sewing So
ciety came of as previously announced, ON
Friday evening Jan. 18Th, and very pleas
ant Gtldir it proved. The songs and music
were excellent, the Drama well acted, and
the Tabeaux, &C., all well received. Little
Minnie Stedman, of five years, sang a verse
and Flora Morse, of the same age, repent
lynn. The sale of articles was not large,
but the dancing and suppers were of con-
siderable importance. The good things for
the elmer man were well patronized,
and yet many baskets full were left The
amount cleared above all expenses, was
over sl23. Last Thanksgiving the society
furnished suppers and cleared S26, so the
church organ is nearly paid for; but sG5 in
debtcdness now remains.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-01-19

STOKES IN PRIsoN.-Stokes, the assassin
of Fisk, has been visited in Jail by re-
porter, who found him standing in front of
his cell laughing and chatting gayly with
his brother, Coroner Shine, and David
Dwyer, one of the keepers of the Tombs.
He was dressed as though he had just
stepped from boudoir. On handsome
" friled and embroidered shirt bosom of
immaculate whiteness glistened three mag
niicent diamond studs, and on the little
finger of his left hand he wore large and
costly solitaire diamond ring. He wore a
pair of lavender colorcd trousers, and n
vest of dark material, across which was
suspended a gold chain of unique pattern.
He wore silk velvet dressing jacket,
whose sleeves, pockets, collar and lapels
were trimmed with pink silk, heavily
quilted. His feet were encascd in silk
stockings, and he wore pair of slippers
richly embroidered with gold lace. Stokes
said that he slept well, and that his appe-
tto never was better. His whole manner
showed that he is either an adept at dissim-
ulation, or that he does not realize his per-
il. Stokes positively refuses to converse
about the assassination, and says that his
counsel have cautioned him against doing
so. The friends Of Stokes affect TO feel no
solictude about the result and say that he
will not lack money If that is what is need
ed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-01-19

The latest news from Spain settles salts
factorly the rumors concerning the antici-
pated trouble with that power. 1t seems
to be established that Senior Roberts has
not been recalled, that no change has been
made in the government of Cuba, that the
relations between the United Sta cs and
Spain are cordial, and that there is no
question at issue between them which the
Spanish minister cannot settle. The latter
two points are given on the authority ofthe
Spanish minister of foreign affairs, in
speech at a banquet where our country, our
President and our military and naval for
ces were toasted enthusiastically.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-01-19

On Wednesday, the 10th inst, n. j.
Evans of this place met with serious ac-
cident. lie was taking load of hemlock
bark to Brattleboro, and while walking by
the side of load, the runner of the sleigh
passed over his lief. foot, crushing the bones
of some of his toes. The fractured bones
were set by DIR. IIoltOn of Brattlcboro.
Edison Whipple, a former resident of
this town, but who for many years has re-
sided with the Mormons in Utah. him
self an elder in the church and prominent
leader of the "Saints," is on a visit to his
native hills. Mr.. Whippe joined the Nor
mons in the carly days of the sect; was
with them at Nauvoo ILL.,, and we under
stand ais very much married" OF course
he is well versed in all the mysteries of the
Mormon faith, and he expresses willing
ness to lecture on Utah and its people, il
desired.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-01-19

AT the annual meeting of Hinsdale Lii
hrary Association, the following officers
for tho present year were elected: Trus-
tees, c. j. Ainidon, q. 5. Wilder, DR.. O. j..
Martin, A. w. Field, n. L. Pratt \. b.
Davis, DIR. W. S. Leonard, l. u. Beers. Ed
ward Stebbins. Executive Committee, DE-.
w. $. Leonard, c. j. Amidon, \. b. Davis.
Secretary and Treasurer, George :. Wldor.
On Monday evening last, Miss II. T..
Wood of Vernon VT, and recently from
st. Lawrence University, Canton, n. Y,
gave fine public entertainment at Hop
kinss hall in a series of readings, cmbrac.
ing selections, scriptural, grave, gay, hui
mo.ous, sentimental, &c. Miss Wood pos
sesses in an eminent degree the talents
necessary for first class reader and public
speaker. Some of her selections were rem
dered in manner exceedingly fine, giving
promise of great success in the future.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-01-19

THE ToBAcCo CRoP.-G. Decker ofSouth
Deordeld Mass, raised, last season, on five
and a half acres, II 600 pounds of tobacco,
or trihe over 2l00 pounds per acre, and
has sold it at u cents per pound, amount
ing to S2l36. j. w. Potter Of Greenfield
has raised, on two and three-lourths acres,
G3iG pounds of very thin leaf, or Il trife o.
yer 1915 pounds per acre, and has sold it at
20 cents per pound, amounting to sl337. j.
l.. Banks of Northhcld Farms raised, ON
exactly three acres, SlO3 pounds, or 27Ol
pounds peracre.
The following recent sales are repoLcd
in the New England Homestead; Win
chester, n. H.-Martin Cotton % and 5,
buyer boxing, Vernon, Nt.-Alonzo and
john Stebbins - aud s, j. w. johnson .
and j, \, Brown - through Lewis
Goud-home lot-priyate Fred johnson
20 through $. G. Miller p through; Ira
Merrill s1-2 and Z; T. w. Ttus's estate
II through; c. u. Combs ~ ANA q; A. Il.
Scott Is through; Darwin Clark 20 and I;
Elias johnson ii and I; Chas. Ii. Newton
Is through; Nelson Dunklee private.
Northnold-Amos Whitaker % through
Arson Gage an ordinary lot ut D through
H. w. Montague 2j and ~ Clesson Mer-
riman % and 10; Henry Montague pa and
8. West Norhheld-S. q. Wildos 25 and /;
w. o. Knight % and 10; n. Il. Bedding -
IL through Stillman Caldwell a, filters
thrown in; Roswell lIolton - through
n. w. Purple % IL rough; Henry Doolittle
20 and 8 William Burrows 20 through.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-01-19

The grand jury of the court of oyer and
tcrminer presented an indictment against
Edw. S. Stokes on Monday, charging him
with murder in the first degree. 1t is cur
rently r, ported that he will be arraigned
to-day Thursday though the case is " OF
likely TO be triediuntil the. next term of
the court, which begins in February.
Stokes has four eminent lawyers retain
ed for his defence, TO wit, John Graham,
John McKeon, Roger Pryor and w. C.
Bartlett. He $ confident that no jury ev-
or will find him guilty of murder.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-01-19
Utsf EYraffIebOr0.

Three years ago last spring, Samuel
Bradley, Jr., planted potato ball from Il
Black Carter vine, and the product was a
vlold of seventy varieties of seemingly all
possible degrees>of size, shape and quality,
and shades # color, one Of these varieties
proves TO be earlier than the Early Rose,
and several are worth cultivating,
Capt, Benaiah Dudley Of this place, ON
"A recent visit to Amherst, Mass, was pre-
scented by President Clark of the Massa-
cbusetts Agricultural College, with spec
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-01-19

eat or drink and what he may not and
whose attempts to enforce such n law,
though constablcs and special police be at
his call, will fail for want Oh that support in
public sentiment which, in popular gov
ernment like ours, can alone givo efficacy
and power to legal enactment.
Brethren, in inaugurating anew our war
fare against the giant evil of incompetence,
let us discard the weapons which have only
proved harmful to ourselves and our noble
cause and by uniting all such as arc will
ing to labor for humanity, regardless of
creed or party, or station, let us choose for
our warfare those spiritual yet rosstless
weapons of hope charity and love.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-01-19

AT the town hall on New Years eve
ming, the ladies gave one Of their most ex-
cellent suppers which they so well know
h ow to get up. There were some forty
couples present, and all seemed to enjoy it
hugely. Toasts were offered and respond
cd TO in appropriate manner, and every
thing passed off finely. The receipts were
between $50 and $40.
Mr.. Ward has opened his store, and is
dispensing groceries and the like to the
great accommodation of people in this vi
riuiiy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-01-19

linen Of the boet sugar which has been an
object OF successful experiment at that in
stitution. The specimen seems precisely
like the white granuatod sugar sold by
our grocers, no popularity of flavor being
perccptlble. tits the product oftho French
sugir beet, and the experiments indicate
that its cultivation would prove more prof
liable TO our farmers than the raising of to-
Locen
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-01-19

The new japanese embassy TO the United
States aud European powers arrived at
San Francisco, Monday, and the stea-
mer which brought it brough also adj
vices which fully confirm all previous re-
ports as to the great peaceful revolution
which is now in progress in that country.
The edict of the mikado, in which he de-
clares his firm support of the. new ideas
which are rapidly gaining sway, is very
significant, aud it is impossible longer TO
doubt that Japan has really taken new
departureSin earnest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-01-19

The building of railways is going on in
earnest in Turkey. The great Roumelian
line is being prosecuted at several points.
Constantiuople has become q centre of en-
cheering activity under tho inspiration of
the Sultan. A thousand houses have been
taken in the city TO make way for railway
improvements.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-01-19

The New Britain Comm Good Samar-
itan society now numbers more than 5000
members.
The Republican national convention is to
be held at Philadelphia, on Wednesday,
the 9TH day of June next.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-01-19

The Methodist society and its friends
will make their pastor, Rev. j. II. Gay
lord a donation visit on Tuesday afternoon
and evening, Jan. 23d.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-01-19
ONE TERM PRINCIPLE.

Hon. Roscoe Conkling made his expect
ed speech against the one term principle
on Thursday, and during the time he warm
cd Senators not to aspire to the Presidency,
as no Senator had ever yet occupied the
position and probably never would. Mr..
Sumner made personal matter of this sly
poke into his Senatorial ribs, which only
served to prove cOnclusively that "the shoe
fits" This speech is one of Conkling's
ablest efforts, and is universally admired
for its sound logic and fine rhetoric.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-12-27
Horace Greeley.

From a long, incisive aud thoughtful arti-
Gle from the pen of Mr.. Dana in the N. Y.
SIN of the 9th. ins.,, we make the following
short extract, as showing that deep attach.
ment between Mr. Greeley and the Tribune,
without which no journalist can be perma-
nently successful
"But after all it is not as man or as a
politician that he is to be judged. In his
mind his newspaper was the predominant OBJ
ject. lie thought of it, loved it, lived Tor it
beyond al other things it was in his opin.
ion, his own best SELF enlarged, glorifed, and
made permanent but he sought for It ex.
tended influence rather than increased profits I;
and he never sacrificed his opinions to the de.
sire for its prosperity. In this respect no
honester man ever lived. And finally let us
say Of him that his influence and his efforts
were uniformly exerted in favor of manly
industry, independence and honesty and
that the world at large and the young men
who are now coming to manhood in this
country are more able to help themselves,
more upright, more under the dominion Of
truth and morality because Horace Greeley
has lived among them and taught them"
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-12-27

and william Q. Bryant contribute charactors,r poems
stories, sketches and essays.
In Topics Of the Tine" DR.. Holland discusses the
Popular Capacity for Scandal Criticism and the Free
Church Problem. The Old Cabinet contains A Wis.
itori Relies, end Something found IN the Cars. In
" Home and Society " We find Rank and RaImenl
Window Gardening, and Lstenl eNature and sci,
once tells Of Substitute Tor Coal etc and In UCuI
ture and Progress" besides the Book Reviews there
are notices Of the late Opera Season and Thomas Nor
an's Water Ooior Dravings. Btchings paftie.
ularly good this month They by Hoppin, and arc
entitled IA Matrimonial Stock Operation q -
THE NuRaERr iOr January Is fall Of pleasant steses
and charming Illustrations appropriately drawn for the
holidays There is no publication in the world 40 adj
miraby suited 10 the wants Of the youngest readers
Pareute, you would please ind instruct your iittio
ones don't rest until you have subscribed for this
charming little magazine. Published by John L.
shorey, Boston, at $40 per year. or, with the EARN
RR, 81. ..... .u..'| ..I. .."...
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-12-27

Revolution, aud full of his spirit. They
are all soldiers OF fortune, and work for the
side that will pay them best Supported by
aparty spirit that seems to Danish Al patri-
otism from the hearts Of those who become
its slaves, they dare to deile the most emil
ncnt and honored Of our great men with
their beastly SLAYER. Twelve years ago
HarperS Weekly, that aJournal Of Civiliza-
tion,p y was caricSmring President Lin
COLI. as a. drunken clown. Up to that timo
we had taken the Weekly from its start, and
had the seven preceding volumes bound in
our library. Seeing that dirty insult to
President of the United States. we, Calthough
we did not vote for Mr.. Lincoln,) bundled
them out with a kick, and have never ad-
mitted the unclean sheet into our house
from that day to this. How can we expect
to rear our children with any true patriotism
in their hearts, while feeding their young
minds upon pictures that exhibit, on one
hand or the other, every great American as
a degraded, dishonorable or contemplate
character 1t is true that these same carl.
caturists have sometimes helped good
cause in attacking really dishonest and wick
ed public servants, as in the case of the
"Tammany Ring but the great majority
of their cartoons" will go down to posteri.
ty simply to illustrate the coarse and brutal
spirit of American politics in the nineteenth
century.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-12-27

The Proceedings of the New Hampshire
Editors, Publishers, and Printers Associa.
ton, issued and printed by G. f. Livingston,
Of Name hester, Secretary of the Association
and job printer, is before us, and we pro-
nounce it highly creditable to Mr.. Livingston
in both capacities. The contents Of dis ele-
giant pamphlet embrace n sketch of the ed.
itors excursion of 1871, including pleas
ant notices of the trip on Lake Memphre.
magog and the visit to St. Johnsbury. The
St, Johnsbury Band, and the fare at the St.
Johnsbury House, receive due commenda-
ton.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-12-27

Fastidious editors who express good deal
of virtuous Indignation ut the earicatures of
Mir. Greeley in Hdyper'S Weekly, are entirely
obliyious respecting the gross cartoons of
Gen. Grant in Frank Leslos paper. 1t
makes difference which OK is gored.-BHr-
hngtOR Free Press.
1t certainly dOes,-as much one way as
the other. But it is not creditable TO the
American spirit Of our political press, or the
., pile, that such brutal work should receive
encouragement, or escape storm of indig-
nation that would suppress it effeetually and
forever. 1t has all emanated from hands
entirely out Of sympathy with American
ideas, and those who laugh over the vile stuff
are simply encouraging Ereign adventures
to spit in their faces. Leslie aud his "artist"
are both cockney EDglshmcn, Mast is an
iuRde German, and the Ilarpers are descend
ants of an unfortunately unhung tory Of the
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-12-27

Years ago wonderful Frenehman, by the
name of Ihoreau lived for some time in
little cabin near Concord, Mass, on the
small sum OF four dollars per month, every
thing includcd.-Prdirlc Farmer.
We fear that our Chicago contemporary
has not replaced its Biographical Dictionary
since the great fire, 1t is hardly safe, in
America, to assign nativity on the strength
OF names, simply, Otherwise we should
have to credit our President to Scotland, and
both Of his rivals to the Emerald Isle, Tho
reau was Just as much Frenchman as Gen.
eral Revere or as VIM. b. Astor is a Ger.
man.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-12-27
A.a.A

The sheep raisers of southern California
are waging an incessant war against their old
enemy, the grizzly bear, and one of them
recently went in pursuit of one of these ami
mails, accompanied by an Indian, Jove Mar
ko, reputed to be the strongest man in those
parts. The Indian, coming upon the bear
first, engaged aim, and when the other man
came up was in the very clutches of the griz-
ely; he had thrust his left hand down the
monsters throat and with his knife was slash
ing BIN ferociously. A lucky thrust,
straight to the heart, finished him, but his
wrist and arm had been terribly lacerated.
Tbs bear was one of the largest ever killed
in that section.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-12-27

EDIToRs As POLITICIANS Our own opin-
ion is, that the duties of journalist ard the
duties of political manager arr not compat-
ibe functions. The journalist, even when he
takes sides with party, should still endeav-
or to be Independent and impartial in his
Judgments. His business is to inform the
public of the actual condition of things, even
though he may, at the same time, strive to
guide it toward his own way of thinking.
But this he cannot do if he make himselfre-
sponslble for party or faction by taking an
active part in ITS management. His feelings
becore interested in the success of his schemes
and he is inclined either to conceal untavor-
able events, or to exaggerate the Importance
and bearing Of those that are favorable.
Neac York Erening Post.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-12-27

a western chap had lots of fun, the other
day, by little trick he played upon a couple
of pretty boarding school misses. Happen.
ing to be seated just behind them in tho cars
he essayed mild Irritation, and not being
trowned upon, just as the train had passed
into dark tunnel, leaned forward aud kissed
his hand with an audible smack. As the
car emerged from the obscurity, he chuckled
to see the glances Of mutual suspicion which
passed between the girls, each being morally
certain that the other had been kissed by a
man in the dark Oh, the stories those
damsels told of each other when they got
home