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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16
NO. 33.

somebody different from the present in
cumbent, and nobody knows IL any better
than Speak er Blaine. The personal impu-
tation you make upon me, rebel with the
Indignation Of an honest man. l was
faithful supporter of the President, until
somewhat tardily awakened by his painful
conduct on the Island of San Domingo, in
volving the seizure of the war power, in
violation Of the Constitution, and indignity
to the Black Republic, in violation Of In
ternatlonal law. And when demonstrated
against these intolerable outrages was set
upon by those acting in their behalf. Such
is the origin Of my opposition. I could not
have done less without failure in that duty
which is with me the rule Of life. Nor can
doubt that when partisan sentiments are
less active you will regret the wrong you
have done me. Meanwhile, appeal conf
IDENTIFY to the candid judgment of those who,
amidst all present differences of opinion,
unite in the great objects, far above party
or president, to which my life is devoted.
I am sir your obedient servant,
CHARLES SUMNER.
To the Hon. Speaker Blaine.
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NEWS ITEMS.

Josie Mansfield's house at New York
was sold the other day, for $4,000.
The New Orleans Republican says that
of March.
Two thousand Egyptians, it is stated,
are marching toward Abyssinia, with a
view to its conquest.
Chief Justice Chase is reported as rap
idly declining. His disease has assumed a
more serious aspect.
Ezra Cornell is about to give $500, 900
to the labor department of the university
which bears his name.
A grand horse trot is to come of at the
Keene riding park on Friday and Satur-
day, Aug. SO and 81. Purses $1,000.
Six thousand persons were thrown out
of employment by the bursting of the walls
of the upper canal at Holyoke, Mass, a
few days ago.
The trouble arising from the mail rob
berries on the route between New Haven
and New London, and which has existed
for long time, seems to be in fair way,
at last, of coming to an end. The arrest of
Hemingway, the mail agent, two years ago,
followed by the development in regard to
the Branlord postoiiice, last spring and
the arrest of Buttrcks, last week, in the
New London office, together with the sub
sequent discharge of the clerks above him
for completely in the matter, did not set
matters wholly to rights, and on Thursday
last Detective Camp succeeded in ferreting
out another robber, the guilty party this
time being Mr.. Taintor, the postmaster at
Clinton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16

The VIENNA ExHIBITIoN PALACE
The Coliseum of Boston shrinks into rather
Insignificant proportions by the side of the
new Exposition Palace at Vienna, which
consists of Il nave three thousand feet long
and 50 feet broad, intersected at right an
giles by 32 transepts, each 247 feet long and
so feet broad. Between these transepts and
the nave lie garden-courts, which will also
he avail BILE for exhibition purposes. The
several countries will each have one or
more Of these transepts allotted TO it, to-
gether with the portion of the nave and the
garden-court adjoining Each transopt will
have an Independent entrance from the
park, and the name of the country 10 which
1t belongs will be marked over the entrance,
and thus one source of interminable con-
fusion in former exhibitions will be avoid
ed. Moreover, the different countries will
occupy the transepts from east to west ex-
actly as they lie geographically from east
to west on the face of the globe. Thus Japan
will occupy the extreme eastern division
and the United States the most western
one.
In the middle of this long low line of
buildings rises the grand structural feature
of the exhibition, the great Rotunda, which
when finished will be tho largest rooted
building in the world. The iron columns
on which the roof of this great structure
rests are so feet high, while the roof itself
springs In one clear, unbroken span of 354
feet from pillar to pillar. The next largest
roof TO this is that of st. Pancras Railway
station in London which is only 240 feet.
The roof is conical in shape, and will be
utilized as the principal architectural feat
ure of the building, for where the cone of
which 1t consists narrows into 100 feet in
diameter, cylindrical lantern of the same
diameter will spring from it and will con-
tain the windows for lighting up the inte-
rlor. The great lantern will be about 40
feet high and will contain 80 windows.
which will be arranged in the Roman
Renaissance style. Its roof will consist of
second iron conc, out of which will
spring second lantern, surmounted by
the Imperial crown of Austria. The total
hight from floor TO summit will be $50 feet
II will be surrounded by quadrangular
block of buildings, consisting of two OF the
transepts on the east and west, and the two
grand facades and entrances on the north
and south.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16

came to Boston, and l can't tell you why,
but once there, my courage revived, and
determined to cut loose from my wife at
once and forever. I've got my money
whore she can't get 1t, and I'll spend every
cent Of 1t rather than let her catch me again.
But If she once gels her eye on me l shall
have to succumb. However, she's at the
Revere House, aud am here.'
"But I've got an eye on you," said'a
voice.
Mr.. Wandle uttered one piercing shrek,
jammed his hat over his eyes and sank in-
10 one corner of the seat.
/ turned and confronted tall and ele-
gantly dressed lady of magnificent propor-
ton, sitting in the seat directly back of us.
/ had noticed her before, moro particularly
from the fact, that until now she had been
closely veiled. She smiled sweetly as her
eyes met mine.
"This is Mrs. Wandle, presume" said
1.
"Yes sir. My husband, 1 believe, has
been telling you about my little peculiari-
ties," laughing. "Would you object to
changing seats with me7'
80 no, not in the least.'
1 arose. Mr.. Wandle squirmed, and
turned an irhploring glance upoismy face,
but could not help him. Mrs. Wandle
took my place, and 1 went into the smok-
ing car
SO ended Mr.. Wandle's story. l have
seen him twice since, but always in conf
pany with the lady whom he has twice mar
red.
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NOR JJ'BGE.s.r CBLRBR aTE0.y.

The eighteenth of July, 1872, was the one
thousandth anniversary of the establish
ment of the kingdom of Norway, and the
Norwegian celebration was to be one of
the grandest ever witnessed in the nation.
Among the features of the day was to be
the unveiling of a great monument to the
memory of the man who, one thousand
years ago-S72- united the then divided
nation into one. Norway was, before that
time, split into twenty-nine small king
doms, which were called Fylkir; but
one of the kings, Harald Haarfa. er (the
Fair-haired), subjugated all the others,
and placed the golden crown of the whole
of Norway around his fair locks In MEM
ory of this event the Norwegians have e.
rccted the monument, which consists of an
obelisk with a golden crown on top and
tweaty-nine smaller stones lone for each
FylkD around it. Each Fylki has sent its
own stone, but the monument itself is O.
rected by contributions from the whole
people. The unveiling of the monument,
which is situated on the great tomb GRAY
haugh) of Harald Haarlager at Gaard, in
the parish of Skaare, near Haugesund was
to take place under the auspices of the her
edtary Prince Oscar, brother of the king,
Charles Nv, deputation from the Nor
wegian Parliment, one member of the
Ministry, and representatives from every
Fylki, from the Supreme Court and the
University of Christiana.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16

ALASKA. A Sitka correspondent of the
Alaska Herald gives some facts for the pur-
pose of correcting the popular opinion in
relation to the climate and productions in
Alaska. He says:
"All along the North Pacitic-from Sit
ka, the capital, to Unalaska, fronting on
Behri ng Seattle climate is much more G.
quail than in the same latitude on the At
lantic side. Where on the Atlantic, yege-
tation is unknown, and the rigor of the
climate is such that animal life cannot ex-
ist, on the Pacific, in the same degree, veg
etablc life is dense and vigorous, and ami
nal life finds abundant support. In Sitka
it Sc ldom SHOWS, although it rains nearly
every day in the year. While Russia was
in possession of that country, some at
te mpts were made TO raise crops of vari-
GUS kinds, and with considerable success.
On the Konai Peninsula, excellent pota-
toes were grown, and every variety of gar
den vegetables produced in great album
dance. On Kadiak Island, and on the
Aleutian Peninsula, the most prolific and
nutritious grasses grow, capable of feeding
herds of cattle, horses and sheep. And no
uoupt cic many years AlaSha Will become
a stock country. Last year one of the
merchants here raised the very finest
qualities of cabbages, lettuce, radishes.
and other vegetables. Potatoes were plant
ed and produced fair yield, and even
goose berries and currents grow 10 great
perfection. So little has been done to test
Alaska in agriculture OF stock raising, that
we have nothing but the smallest expert
ments from which to argue its capacity in
these respects. The principal objects of
merchants and capitalists have been TO
procure the furs OF the country, and be-
yond this the Development of its other re-
sources has been very slight. We need
not speak of its mineral resources, of its
fisheries, and its forests of the finest ship
building material. These are admitted
facts. As population tends Northward the
agricultural resources of the territory will
be discovered, and it will be found that
oats, barley, potatoes, apples, gooseberries,
and currants, and all kinds of vegetables,
will be produced in quantities to support
dense population.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16
P0etyy.


A husbandman who many years
Had piowed his fe,ds and sown in tears
Grew weary with his doubts and fears.
''I toll in vainl These rocks and sands
win yield no harvest to my hands;
The.best seeds OF In barren lands.
My dropping vine is wiihering;
No promised grapes its blossoms bring;
No birds among its branches sing.
My aock is dying on the plain,
The heavens are brass--they yield no rain:
The earth is iron-I toll in vain!'
While yet he spake a breath had stirred
His dropping vine, like wing Of bird,
And from its leaves a voice he heard:
''The germs and fruits Of life must be
Forever hid in mystery,
Yet none can toll in vain for Ne.
mightier hand, more skilled than thine,
Must hang the clusters on the vine,
And make the fields with harvest shine.
Man can but work; God can create;
But they who work, and watch and wait,
Havf their reward, though % BONE iats.
Look up TO heaven! behold and hear
The clouds and thunderings in thine ear
An answer to thy doubts and fear
He looked, and 10! a cloud-draped car,
with trailing smoke and flames afar,
Was rushing from distant star.
And every thirsty flock and plain
Was rising up to meet the rain
That came to clothe the fields with grain.
And on the clouds he saw again
The covenant Of God with men,
Rewritten with his rainbow pen:
"seed time and harvest shall not fail,
And though the gates Of he'll assail,
My truth and promise shall prevail"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-16
VOL. XXXIX.
THE VERMONT PHOENIX,
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COMMERCIAL.
NEW YORK MARKET.

NEW YORK, Nov. II, 1872.
The money market Is quiet unsettled since
the Boston calamity, and both gold and cur
rency are very stringent. Gold closed at 11225
bid. and 1917 asked. Mercant lie paper has to
pay II per cent. unless for the most undoubted
names, coupled with the best ollaterals. Ster-
ling exchanges, 1014 premium, for sight, and
CSC. @95k for sixty days. The merchandise
markets are extremely active, every train and
steamer for Boston being loaded to the utmost
capacity. Western buyers are here in force,
but those not here might better stay away I'M
til the excitement ends. Cotton firm at l9c,
but any description Of domestic 1t d
at full prices. Wools 5d6c. hi CHER, and hold.
ers are not anxious to sell. Wooens tend
strongly upward. Flout rates dull, but as
stocks all over the East are light, better state
OF things may be looked for coon. Wheat
is irregular. White Mich. nominal a. 81 s0s
2 co. Corn is quiet at 69Jz@ 6ic. oats active
at 47ai9c. for old New mess pork is lower at
els 17@16. Steam lard at s]1@sl.c. Western
butter 2O926c, for good to choice. Eggs, 300
soc. Flo Coffee 15qlskc, gold. Refined
sugar excited; standard a 12I6al23Zc hards.
13MI9l6c
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At special session of the offioia, board of
the Methodist Episcopal Church convened Sat
urday, November 9th, 1872, the following reso
lutions were unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased our heavenly Father
in His Providence to remove from us by death
our beloved pastor and brother, Rev. William
Ford, who has for many years been q messen
ger of the truth, and a devoted ambassador OF
Christ.
Resolved, That while We recognize that it is
our duty to bow submlsslvely to the dispense
sion Of an all-wlse God. we deeply mourn the
loss of our loved pastor, brother and friend, as
the taking from our midst Of one, in our ac-
quaintauce with HIM, we have always found
courteous ana fraternal, warm hearted Chris
tan gentleman, and whose labors for the sal
walton Of souls have been OF innumerable value
to this community.
Resolved, That in his death We have been
deprived of beloved pastor, prominent in his
ministerial fidelity and personal character, and
while we deeply deplore his loss, 1t shall be our
highest aim to emulate his virtues that we may
through the efficacy Of the great atonement,
join him in the beautiful land beyond tie
river.
Resolved That we would hereby extend to
: the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy,
and that copy OF thase resolutions be oliver
ed to sister Ford and family with the assurance
that an earnest prayer shall assend to him who
hath brought life aud Immortality to light
through the gospel for their consolation and
support in this theiI great sorrow and attic
ton.
In beh al; Of the official board and congrega
ton y. W. SELLICK,l c.r,
u. W. DAMS.
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in the whole country much less than at this
time last year, as well as interfered with the
production for some time to come. Straight
refined rs held here very firm at l3ac
Coffee owing to hg bit stock and the destruc-
ton OF large quanty by the fire, tends mp
wards, but prices are not notably higher. Tea
which was in oyerstock, is unchanged, but
more steady. On the whole groceries were
never moro active in this city. Corn at the
close of navigation, when up lake buyers are
always in a sweat to got their winter stocks
laid in. And the same may be said of dry
goods, clothing and hardware, IN neither OF
which departments are there any cha nges
worth especial mention Crockery goods,
however, are on the point OF an advance, to
correspond with that which took place in Eng
land on the lst inst; say about 10 per cent all
round Horse medicine cannot be supplied AZ
| fast as wanted, but the horse disease is disap-
pearing. Fur buyers have just entered the
market for the season. rices are still the
same rs at the close last season, but new
metho Of discrimination has been adopted;
LOCALITY has more to do in determining value
than formerly. the fur-producing States beng
divided by latitude. The result viii be to the
advantage Of the more northern furs. Prime
Michigan mink is quoted at about "a Produce
| liz, excepting Wheat and butter, active. Wheat
is going eastward very lightly since the Boston
| fire; there is considerable mistrust prevalent,
and capitalists are sitting on their money
Closing rates OF wheat: White extra. 81 " (;
No white II 81; No. do. 1929; No. am-
Der 81 4216, which, though 1@2c. better than
yesterday, is S@94 cents better than week ago.
Good Write -four ranges at 81 SOFAS 90, and
amber 81 2595 90. Corn Is steady at 29c.
Oats quiet at 29c. Apples are III prime demand
at per Dbl. Butter is weak, unless choice,
which commands 20@2lc. Cheese firm at 15c
al6c and apples dry very dull at 606Ac.
Eggs scarce at &c. Hides are quiet at 7@7l3c.
for green country. Honey, 22@25c. Onions
are not inquired after-nomnal at 50@55c pei
bu. Potatoes very active-pe achblows in cars
75c; on street. s0@90c. Talow IN demand at
! 714m7Mc.
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The city OF Boston has been afflicted with
a very extensive and devastating conflagratIou,
which has laid waste large portion of the
business part of the city, and the destruction
OF One Hundred Million dollars worth of It's
most substantial business houses ard NOR
chandise as well as great loss OF human life.
The fire broke from the roof OF five story
building on the South side of Summer street,
and spread with great rapidity until more than
one hundred acres Of the most solid and well
bulit business portion Of the city was LAID il
ruins. strong wind was blowing at the time
the fire broke out which caused it 20 spread
with great rapieity and destructveness and to
defy the efforts of the Fire Department. AS
slstance from neighboring cities were tele-
gradhed for. aud at once repair TO the scene
OF destruction and rendered valuable aid in
arresting the progress of the flames and get
ting them under control.
BY this calamity thousands OF persons are
thrown out Of present employment, most OF
whom are also rendered houseless and home
less, and for the present are compelled to de-
pend upon the relief rendered from other
cities and communities which was promptly
forwarded to the sufferers.
The fire broke out on the 9th OF November
inst, Just one year and one month 7from the
breaking out Of the Chicago warm snap the
greatest and most extensive conhagration on
the Western hemisphere. This Boston fire will
rank as the second in extent and destructive
ness.
Thieves, robbers, and roughs poured into the
city from all the great cities of the country and
soon anarchy and lawlessness prevailed to so
great degree that it was found necessary to
call IN the aid OF troops, which were promptly
ordered to repair to the afflicted city, which
was at once put under martial law, and the
plundering and lawlessness of the mob arrest
ed and order restored.
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AheIlC1.
PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS The revolution of another year
has again brought the time when it Is usual to
look back upon the past and publicly thank the
Almighty for his mercies and his blessings and
WHEREAS, II any one people has more occa-
SION than another for such thankfulness il is
the citizens of the United States, whose Govern
ment is their creature subject to then behests
who have reserved to themselves ample civil
and religious freedom and equality before the
law; who, during the last twelve months have
enjoyed exemption from any grievous or gen.
eral calamity, and to whom prosperity IN agri-
cultures. manufactures, and commerce has been
vouchsafed; therefore, 10y these considerations,
| recommend that on Thursday, the 2Sth day
OF November next, the people meet in their
respective houses OF worship and there make
their Acknowledgements to God for his kindness
and bounty.
IN witness whereof, hereunto set my hand,
and cause the seal of the United States to be
affixed.
Done at the City or Washington, this eleventh
day OF October, in the Year OF Our Lord
1872, and of the Independence Of the
United states the ninety-seventh.
Signed by the President, U. s. GRANT.
HAMILTON FISH,
Secretary OF State.
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Mrs. soafhporth's .,cr .11od.

TIE ARTISTS LOVER; AND OTHER STORIES.
Rv Mrs. Emma d. y. Southworth, and her
sister, Mrs. Frances Henshaw Baden, will be
published IN few days by T. B. Peterson x
Brothers, Philadelphia Pa. The Artists
Love, aud other Stories" will be issued in
large duodeclmo volume, uniform with Mrs.
Southworth's other works, and sold by all
Booksellers at II, rs in cloth, or Il, 80 In paper
cover; or copies Will be sent by mail, post
paid, by the publishers on receipt OF prce.-
All Of Mrs. Southworth's thirty-hve books are
put up IN neat box, cloth, full gilt backs. Il c..
Price 561 20. The following new books have
| Just been published by this house. and are
spoken Of very highly: The Outcast and
Poems, by author of Beautiful Snow" THE
Lawrence Speaker" being selection of Late
rary Gems OF Schools and Private Study.
within the Maze" by Mrs. Henry Wood
ovid Oats Sewn Abroad" by T, b. Wilmer a
series Of Spicy European Private Letters from
the Portfolio of Gentleman Of Leisure. any
Hero" capital English love story. "A Lone
ly Lie" by new writer. Rome and the
Papacg." FROM the French Of la Gattins, with
a life OF the present Pope; and a new edition
of "Reautlful SNOW" With handsome illustrl
tions.
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Proclamation ~ me Gorernor
FoRADAY or THANksaIy1sa.

FOR DAY or THANKSGIVING
IN devout acknowledgment Of our depend
epce upon Almighty God. and in compliance
with the Proclamation OF the President OF the
United States, hereby appoint, aud do recon-
mend the people OF this state to observe,
Thursday, the 2Sth day of November next, as
a day of Public Thanksgiving. With one heart,
and one voice, let us unite IN Thanksgiving and
Praise to the Glver of Life and the author Of
all good, for the nch blessings Of the past
year.
Let us remember the sick and tue needy
" To do good and to distribute, forget not
FOR with such sacrifices God is we'll pleased"
Given under my Hand, and the great seal Of
the State, at Lansing, this thirteth day OF
October in the year OF our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and seyenty-two
and OF the Independence OF the United
States, the nintety-seventh.
By the Governor: HENRY =. BALDWIN.
DANIEL STRIKER
Secretary Of State.