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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-05-10

THE FIRE RECoRD.-NiblO's Theatre.
New York, was destroyed by fire Monday
morning, the Metropolitan Hotel damaged
to the extent of s25, 900, and other buildings
injured more or less. The theatre is TO be
Immediately rebuilt at cost of 100000
There was disastrous fire Friday morn.
ing at Narrows Village, Wareham, Mass.
the steel works being destroyed. Loss
100000.
A destructive fire occurred at Marshall
town, Ia, on Saturday. 1t commenced In
stanley's elevator and quickly spread to
the adjoining buildings, at one time threat
ening the whole town. The entire south
east part of the city is in ruins. The loss
is estimated at $500, 900.
A fire at Delphos, o., Friday, origlna-
ting In the drug store OF Schenck a Long.
destroyed so buildings, including the best
part OF the town; loss estimated at $780,
900, partially insured.
The Chaplin Hall house and several other
buildings at Hudson, Wis, were burned
on Friday loss sl25, 900, insured for 500
600. An old man named Connolly was
burned to death.
PERKINS, mills at Marshall, Mich, were
burned on Saturday loss sIOO, 900.
A hre Mt Plainield, n. j., Saturday.
burned small block of stores loss 800 :
000 WV
Ii. G. Reds machine works at Warren,
o., were burned on Friday. Loss $50, 900,
insured fer 100000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-05-10

Mr.. Greeley's nomination by the Cincin-
natl convention is a surprise to everybody.
Though Mr.. Greeley has popularity
throughout the country, is respected and
honored by men of all political creeds, he
is not the first choice of the people for Pres
ident, and has no chance of an election.
The great and only opportunity of the On
cinnat convention, that of forming union
with the democrats, has been sacrificed by
this d, cision. II renders certain the NOM
nation of a separate ticket by the demo-
Gratis, and its effect will be quite the oppo-
site of that intended by the leaders OF the
new movement. The people OF vermont
yenerate the name of Horace Greeley, ana
were he to come before the country as the
regular nominee of the Republican party,
in spite of lis faults and weaknesses, they
would be proud 10 assist in his elevation to
the chief magistracy of the nation. But as
the tool of base and designing politicians,
as an enemy of the Republican party
which he aided TO establish, and which still
represents the organized conscience OF the
nation and retains within itself those ele-
ments of political progress and reform
which ensure the safety and perpetuity of
our government, coming before the coun-
try in this light, his name will awaken no
enthusiasm, but only feelings of sorrow
and reproach in the hearts OF true Repub-
licans.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-05-10
RESPONSE or THE PRESS.

The New York Evening Post, which had
hoped great things of the Cincinnati Con-
vention, dislike the platform, the nomina-
ton and the way the nomination was
brought about. II calls the first "a mud
died, hestating, time serving incoherence,
and of which good many more than half
of those who voted for it, when they come
to reflect, will be ashamed II devotes a
special article to showing Mr.. Greeley's ut
ter unhtness for the Presidency, beginning
with his mental infirmites and ending
with his manners. This expression is sig
nificant as coming from one of the ablest
and farestminded organs that had favored
the Cincinnati movement.
The Springfield Republican says: The
Cincinnati Convention has disappointed
both its enemies and its friends. II has
seemed unable to lift itself quite to the lev
ell of its opportunity, and has done well,
when the country and the hour demanded
that ii should do the best.
The Boston Post isn't at all pleased with
the doings at Cincinnati. 1t says the Con-
venlion "wrecked noble opportunity by
the most strangely unfortunate misdirec-
ton of its aims. Proposing lofty results
with which the people everywhere were in
active sympathy, when ii came to the APP
plication of its means it failed miserably."
And 1t says the Democrats must now take
up the work in their own way, fighting un-
dor the old banner, inscribed all over will.
the notices of reform.
The New York World argues that the
nomination of Greeley at Cincinnati divests
the movement of all suspicion of having
been engineered by Democrats, and il vol
unteers the remark that had Adams, or
Trumbull, or Davis received the nomina-
ton it would have supported the ticket.
But, mot for Horace
The New York Sun is acting the part of
court buiioon for Horace. 1t says there Is
only one avenue of escape for the Republic
can party, and that is TO drop Grant and
nominate Horace Greeley.
The New York Herald, consis ent with
its usual weather-cock political policy,
in its comments on Greeley's nomination,
shakes its head and points out to the Adj
ministraton the Importance of the Cincin-
natl moveme mt, and the waning popularity
of Grant. 1t thinks, unless he changes his
course and cabinet, he will run great risk of
being defeated next November. 1t SAYS
that finding his popularity declining, the
Philadelphia Convention might even con-
slider the propriety of setting him aside,
and either accepttbe Cincinnati nominees or
enter into new agreement with them to
tax G up new men acceptable to all Repub-
LEANS.
The Chicago Post pithily says: A more
farcical result of an attempt to harmonic
the democracy, revenue :eformers and
Germans it would be hard to imagine. To
dose the the democracy with abolition, the
revenue reformers with protection, and
Germans with temperance, and then ask
them to embrace the physician, is a conf
cal picture.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-05-10
UTfass Z aGfo % g..

Mr.. and Mrs. f. l.. Stanley have re-
turned to this village from Boston, AFTER an
absence of about twenty-five years, and
Purchased house with the intention of
making this place their future home. MAY
1t be pleasant one.
Rev. Mr.. Davenport of Chicopee, Mass,
Is expected TO preach in the Universalist
church In this place on Sunday, May 10Th.
Our village school commenced last
Monday, under the tuition of Miss Stella
Smith. The District have just purchased
two fine globes and one large dictionary for
the use of the scholars. The other schools
about town have generally commenced.
with very good prospects. Miss Alice
Ware teaches in District No. l, Miss Hell
en- Barnard in No. 3, Miss Agnes Walcot
in No. ., Miss Clara Barnard in No. 0, Mrs.
N. 5. Rice in No. II, Mrs. A. W. Goodnow
in District No. IA.
Russell is just home from market, and
Is Offering full assortment of goods at
low prices
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-05-10

greatly enjoyed by large audience. The
Rev. NJ. II. Harris will, IL IL expected,
preach there again at the same hour next
Sabbath and every Sabbath afternoon for
an indefinite, though ii is hoped for q long
time.
--Georgo Howe is erecting II large two
story house ON High. just West of Halle
street. The location Is an excellent one,
the grounds being ample for nice estab-
lishment, and IL is understood that Mr..
Howe Is to build in good style.
We are to have regular old fashioned
June training next Tuesday. 1t Is hoped
that some of the old style results Of such
gatherings may not be down on the pro-
gramme.
The result of the Cincinnati Conven-
ton is variously commented upon, and a
wide difference of opinion exists here as to
the probable effect IL will have upon exist
ing political affairs and parties; but it is
noticeable that the Greeley * Brown stock,
whether for good or Tor evil, seems to be
improving.
Morris Cunningham sold by auction
| his dwelling house and land, on Saturday
last, for the sum of 1882, said land being
situated on the Ashuelot river, above Canal
street, and only few feet below high
water mark. The low price for which 1t
was sold indicates that water power Is not
| fully appreciated here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-05-10

Rev. w. c. Bowen, pastor oil the Congre-
gational church in Wardsboro for the past
year, has been obliged to suspend labors
with that church :on account of falling
health. He has served our people with
credit to himself and acceptance to the
church, securing by his courteous man
ners and genial temper the love and re-
spect of the youth and adults of his charge.
1t is with deep regret that we see him
obliged to lay aside the pastors frock and
take the sick chair, much as we need some
one to speak the words of truth. As we
never expect to hear his voice again in the
desk, we hope that the seeds of truth sown
by his feeble hands will spring up and
bear fruit to the glory of God and praise of
the Lamb, that even here in Wardsboro he
may have found some stars to set that shall
radiate In the uncreated sun of heavens
eternal day.
-Wardsboro has come out bright from
the depth of snow. May flowers in abund-
ance have made their appearance, and the
"joyfulest time of the year" is being en-
ioyed to its utmost.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-05-10
POLITICAL NOTES.

The Rutland Independent "rahs" for
Greeley.
The Vermont delegation at Cincinnati
consisted of lockwood Barrett, Geo. w,
Ballard, John Landon, Major J. A. Sails
bury, VIM. II. Hustes, w. Ladd, Charles
Clement and ]. b. IIollister, all of Rutland
County. The delegation voted solid for
Greeley on the first ballot, and on the final
ballot seven went for Greeley and one for
Adams.
1t is well to note in connection with The
Cincinnati Convention that not one single
Republican member Of the National House
of Representatives was either present or
has recognized the movement in writing,
while on the other hand one Democratic
Representative and seven or eight Demo-
cratic ex-members were there engaged i'm
shaping results so that the Democratic
party can utilize them.
In recent letter, jeff Davis SAYS, that
whatever the future may bring, the heroic
struggle of the Southern people in the re-
bellion will fill bright and glorious page
in history, provided they do not disgrace
dishonor, and brand themselves as Grimm
ais, by accepting amnesty.
A National Convention of Workingmen
is called to meet in New York city on the
23d of May to nominate candidates for Presi-
dent and Vice President. Their choice for
President is understood TO he Gen. Grant.
Horace Greeley admits that ain brief
address on n steamboat deck at Vicksburg"
he remarked that he chopped the time
well as Americans South, would feel Just
pride in the soldierly achievements and
military character of Lee and Stonewall
Jackson
Greoley's next volume will be entitled
"What Know About Salt River"
The impeachment trial of Governor Reed
of Florida, resulted in his acquittal. lie
has taken possession of the executive office,
and Mr.. Day has resumed the duties of
lieutenant governor.
The Conservative press of South Caro-
lima indoise the Cincinnati ticket and plat
form, as eminently acceptable to the South.
The citizens Of Manchester, n. H., who
indorse the nomination Of Greeley and
Brown as candidates for President and
Vice President, and in honor of Mr.. Gree
ley, who is a native of that county, fred a
national salute of 81 guns on Saturday.
Senator Trumbull is reported as feeling
keenly his defeat at Cincinnati His term
as Senator expires next year, and he has
little hope of reelection.
The Irish democratic press of New York
strongly indorsc the Cincinnati nomina-
tons.
Warrington" Of the Springfield Re-
publican, one of the twenty-scven signers
in Mas achusetts TO the Cincinnati Conven-
ton endorsement, declares the proceedings
stature TO make nominations which give
any promise of reformation
The republican state convention OF
Louisiana, met last week, and made choice
Of non-oflice holders as delegates to the
Philadelphia convention. 1t endorsed Gen.
Grant and instructed its delegates to vote
for him.
The Missouri republican convention was
held last week, and delegates 10 the Phla-
delphia convention chosen. The conven-
ton was composed of Almost equal mum
bers of white and black men.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-05-10

Wheeler, charged with stabbing another in
Brandon. The offence was committed
while under the influence of intoxicating
drinks. A day or two since friend rom
Brandon visited and, unseen by the keeper
Of the Jail, passed to him flask OF whis-
key to make merry with. After his friends
departure, Wheeler called his fellow pris-
oners around him, showed them the whis-
key, briefly, but forcibly explained that he
was "through with the cussed stuff and
told them II was at their service. Seeing
Wheeler so sincere and earnest they I'M
animously refused 10 touch II, and the
flask, with its contents, was passed out to
MIR. Sandersoh, and became part of the
Jail stores. Here is a temperance lecture,
and its results all in a nutshell. --Ruttdnd
Herald
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-05-10
Ip'esf Tornshsud,

Our Sabbath School was recognized
last Sabbath, and the Superintendent, who
had served them so ably and successfully
for three years, declined reelection on
account of contemplated absence. La
dies were elected TO fill the vacancy and
that of assistant superintendent.
The store of Mr.. Walker is now nearly
empty, and people begin TO speculate as to
whether, when and how it shall be filed
again.
Farmers are exceedingly active i'm
proving this fine weather, and the hills
around us look green and beautiful.
Our district school commenced Mon
day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-05-10

The Montpelier Journal is "very happy
TO be able to announce that Governor Stew
art will not decline second nomination
for the Office of Governor, If rendered to
him by the republican party in this State"
Good Gov. Stewart has filled the guber-
Material chair with credit to himself and
satisfaction to his constituents, and we be-
lieve il TO be in accordance with the gener-
al desire of the people of the State that he
serve second term. Besides, we believe
the precedent thus established TO be sound,
and one which may prove of no inconsid-
cradle value TO the future peace and pros
perity of the State. But suppose the Gov-
ernor as there IL Il prospect he VIII -
should be called to go "up higherV'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-05-10
William mile.

On Monday evening, 9th inst, DIR. II.
Richard Clay of Boston gave a free and in
teresling lecture on the throat and lungs.
and prevention and cure Of diseases AZ.
to an apprecative audience.
Our mail stage on Monday morning
commenced leaving at A. NJ. instead of o
a. NJ. as heretofore. We are glad TO learn
that "Uncle SAM has allowed ms the daily
mail. Amer having it for some years by
subscription, we could not "retrogade'' or
do with any less.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-05-10

tyrannical party discipline. They are striv
ing to maintain themselves in authority,
for selfish ends, by an INSCRIPTIONS use of
power which rlghtfully belongs to the peo-
pie and should be employed by the people
and in the service of the country. Belev-
ing that an organization thus led and con-
trolled can no longer be of service TO the
best interests of the republic, we have re-
solved to make an Independent appeal to
the sober judgment, conscience and patri-
otism of the American people.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-05-10

The dwelling house and three barns of
Isaac Rice at Rockingham were totally de-
destroyed by fire on Tuesday oil last week.
The fire probably took from sparks from
the chimney falling upon the roof of the
house. Few Of the goods were saved. Mr..
Rice, being helpless invalid, could only
sit in his chair in his front yard, and see
his buildings burn.
Two paper mills are to he erected at
Bellows Falls the present season. There
are already three.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-05-10

If present indications are at all trust
worthy, the inference Is fair that Horace
Greeley will divide the Democratic vote
with whoever may get the nomination OF
the Democratic party. Singular as 1t seems
many of the old Bourbons of hat party in
the South support him, while some Of the
most obnoxious "copperheads" in the
Northern States are quite as pronounced in
his favor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-05-10

VERMONT AT THE NATIONAL CENTEN-
NIAL.-The Vermont delegation In Con-
gress have agreed upon the following
named gentlemen as corporators OF the
State of Vermont, for the Centennial Cele-
bration at Philadelphia in 1876; Messrs'
II. Fairbanks, Lawrence Barnes, Freder-
lex Billings, Henry q. Root, Luther Ba-
ker, George A. Merrill, Lawrence Brain
ard and Jacob Estey.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-05-10

As the Tooth anniversary of the perma-
nent settlement of this township approach
es, the query may be pertinently put,
Shall 1t be observed with appropriate dem
onstrationH When was the first perma-
nent settlement made in Newfane? Thomp-
son, In his vermont" answers the latter
query. Writers of the histories of the va
rious townships Of the State, are not who'll
ly agreed in relation to the time when set
tied. And yet, even the exact year being
known, something else is needed in order
to assure rs that we shall have any centen-
NAL. Among other things essential, not
overlooking prudent enthusiasm requr-
ed of the citizens of Newfane, is one of
paramount importance, viz, the early COM
pletion of West river railroad. People
properly complain on changing cars at
Brattleboro for stages to Newfane. This
circumstance alone would hinder many of
her absent sons from coming to the first
centennial. Shall we not have both, name
ly, railroad and the centennial?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-05-10

midable force on Estella. II is very DIM
cult 10 reconcile these contradictory reports,
but one thing is evident, that the outbreak
Is of more formidable character than the
Spanish Government is willing to ocknowl-
edqc. Mercantile Journal
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HaIifax.

Many of the people of this town think
that they would be satisfied with the rate
per cent some of the northern counties who
complain, are assessed at. The writer's
real estate is assessed at about 20 per cent,
and the taxable personal at about SO per
cent of its true value; hut he does not COM
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-05-10
Gailford.

The Weatherheads of this town are
long-armed race. At recent "stretch,"
one of them reached distance of eight
feet four inches, measuring from tip to tip
of fingers, and three of them in line cover
ed distance Of nineteen feet seven inches.
How Is that for lengthY
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-05-10

F. c. Burr is selling of his stock Of
of goods at low prices, preparatory
to going to Guelph, Ont, where he IL
going to engage in the manufacture of fur
niture
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-05-10
TO ADVERTISERS.

Governor Stewart has appointed Major
James S. Peck of Montpelier, Adjutant
General of the State, to fill the vacancy oc-
casioned by the resignation of Gen. Wells.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-05-10
Rafneu.
q. q.

The Windham Association of Congre-
gational clergymen meets at Putncy, May
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-05-10
OUR HIGHWAYS.

The public, particularly the teamsters
and coachmen, are complaining that our
highways are covered with loose cobble
stones, which impede the travelling and
endanger the horses and teams, causing
them TO trip and stumble, and that the sur
veyors in the various districts in the viii
lage and vicinity have generally neglected
their duty for long time in not removing
the loose stones lying upon the surface of
the roads and streets. The provisions OF
the statutes are plain and distinct, and re-
quire of all surveyors of highways at least
once in every month during the proper
season therefor, to remove all the loose
stones from the surface of the roads, within
the limits of their several districts.
We are requested to call the attention of
our selectmen and highway surveyors to
this subject, and urge upon them the neces-
sity of strict and faithful compliance with
acquisitions of the Statute. We notice that
twice year, uniformly, large force Of
laborers are employed in cleaning the
sluices and bitches on Main street and re-
moving from the road bed the loose stones
stones thereon, while the other streets and
highways are mostly overlooked and neg
lected.
o ther portions of the village require as
much care as Main street. Canal, Elliot,
Green, and High streets, are almost entire
ly neglected, and we know no reason why
the wealthy denizens of Main street should
be specially favored and the interests of
the humble dwellers on the other streets
we have named should be entirely over
looked.
We subjoin the section of the Statutes re-
latin5 to this matter, and sincerely hope
the highway surveyors in the several dis
tricts in this village will speedily conform
to its requirements:
SECT. 9. In every highway district In
this State, where there are loose stones in
the travelled portion of the highway, 1t is
hereby made the duty Of the highway sur
veyor, or other persons having charge of
said road, in said hway district, to ex-
anime or cause saiu highway to be ex-
amined at least once a month, while the
same Is bare of snow. and remove, or cause
to be removed, said loose stones from said
travelled portion of said highway and the
same compensation shall be allowed for
such service as Is now allowed by law for
other highway services.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-05-10

TROUBLE WITH Ir.-There Is confined In
The Rutland County Jail IA man named
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-05-10

The o'clock services in the Universal
ist church last Sabbath afternoon were
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SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD.
MIsCELLANEous.

The pieat show man and eloquent temper
200 lecturer, p. T. Barnum, speaks here
on temperance tomorrow evening.
The entire Japanese embassy visit An
napolis to-day. A special car is placed at
their disposal. C. M
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-05-10
THE CISCr.vo.srs CONVENTION
HORACE GREELEY NOMINATED FOR PREsI-
DENT b, GRATz Brown FOR VICE.

The Cincinnati Convention assembled on
Wednesday of last week, organized with
Carl Schurz as permanent president, with
vice presidents from each State. During
Wednesday and Thursday nothing was
accomplished, except the prelmnaries OF
the convention work and informal canvas
sing, Charles Francis Adams of Massa-
chusetts apparently being the favorite can
didate On Friday morning they went to
work on the legitimate business of the
Convention with results which were no
less a surprise to the leaders of the move
ment than to outsiders, viz: the nomina-
ton of Horace Greeley Tor President and
b. Gratz Brown of Missouri for Vice Presi-
dent The platform adopted we give be-
low: