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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26

THE CoLLECToRsHIP-APPo OF
GEN. WELLs.-Gen. VIM. Wells of Burl-
ington has been appointed Collector of
Customs for the District of Vermont, in
place of General Stannard resigned. Gen.
Wells is native Vermonter, born at
Waterbury in 1887. He went into the ser
vice as LIST Lieutenant of Co. C, of the LIST
Vermont Cavalry, was promoted to be
Captain before the regiment reached the
field, and made Major october 30,
1862. He was wounded in action, at Hag-
orstown, Nd, July 9, 1868, and again on
the 18th Of September, 1868, at Culpepper,
by the explosion of shell, which also
wounded Gen. Custer. He was promoted
to the Colonelcy of the regiment, in June
1864, commanded and fought the regiment
during its arduous service in the Shenan-
doah Valley during that summer and fall,
till he was placed in command of brigade
of Cavalry. On the 22d of February, 1865,
he was promoted Brigadier General for gal
liant and meritorious service, and GU the
10Th of May 1865, was appointed Brigadier
General.
He commanded cavalry brigade at
Winchester and at Cedar Creek, and was in
command under Sheridan throughout the
rest of the war, up TO the SURRENDERED Lee
at Appomattox Court House. Ailer that
he was in command of division stationed
near Washington, till mustered out of the
service. He came home Brevet Major
General of Volunteers, and with as clean
and honorable record as any soldier that
Vermont sent TO the war.
In 1866 Gen Wells was elected Adjutant
and Inspector General of Vermont, sue
ceeding Gen. =. T. Washburn In that Office
which he has held up to his present APP
pointment. For several years past Gen.
Wells has been IA resident Of Burlington,
and member of the firm of Henry Il Co.,
wholesale drug merchants. The Free Press
says: His personal standing is high, as a
man ofintegrity, good sense, correct habits
and unblemished character, and his APP
pointment will he generally accepted,
throughout the State, as one eminently fit
TO be made.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26

Rev. II. Dorr has just commenced his
this town.
w. c. Todd has invested $4,000 in his
new block and. improvements on Main
street.
DIR. w. s. Leonard has moved into his
house on Main street, near the centre of
the village. He has made some fine inn
provements about the premises and con-
templates greater.
"A very desirable lot on Halle street has
been purchased by NJ. T.. Pratt, on which
he is soon to erect an elegant four-gable
cottage.
Cheshire Guards are TO make their first
appearance this spring on our streets for
public parade &C., on Saturday evening
next.
Mr.. l.. NJ. Scott, a teacher in the State
Normal school at Plymouth, N. H., is to
take charge of the high school in this viii
lage during the next term, which will com
menee Monday, May 9th.
Henry Latham of this village caught,
Tuesday night, at the mouth of the Ashu-
eliot river, fine pike which weighed elev-
others not quite as large the same night.
Mr.. Newton Stearns, proprietor of the
Hinsdale and Brattleboro express, likes
the business and the business likes him,
and consequently the business is doubling
up to the satisfaction of all parties interest
ed.
Last week, near the south part of the
town, young man, In rage, raised his
gun to shoot companion, but another pre-
vented the fatal deed, when both executed
the order to ''change ends" by seizlng the
Infatuated fellow, each by "A boot, and rails
ing him TO a perpendicular position, dip
ped him, candle fashion, twice to the ank-
les in the waters of the Connecticut and
then deposited him on its bank, from which
in due time he arose a sadder but wiser
man, and though he did not say in what
power he placed his trust, It was evident
he had not kept his powder dry"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26
Cxy1L SERVICE RRFOR.u.

The report of the Advisory Board of the
Civil Service shows that they have changed
front somewhat on the position originally
taken that a competitive examination is
remedy for all the existing evils of the civ
il service. Indeed, the report expressly
declares that it is not supposed that a COM
petitive examination will always designate
the best person for appointment. 1t is al
so ad mitted that there are many positions,
such as the colectorships of large ports,
and the more important consuates which
demand an administrative capacity that
cannot well be determined by any merely
technical examination. The qualities that
fit a man to fill properly such position
are shown in his whole career, and are nee
essarily familiar to those who know him.
Like the qualifications of a judge, they
must have been proved by experience.
Great executive and administrative faculty.
like the judicial mind, will not be discov-
cred by an arbitrary examination. In such
cases special fitness will be more satisfac-
torily ascertained by investigation and by
general report than by competitive exam
ination, and the recommendations OF the
Board are in accordance with this convic-
ton. The different offices are grouped and
gra ded. In the postal service there are
three groups for every post Office, the post
master is the highest grade, and clerks
hose annual salary is twelve hundred
dollars or more, but less than fourteen
hundred, the lowest in one group. Anoth-
err group consists of clerks whose salary is
Loo, 1I,a,, 3
letter carriers. The other postal service is
distributed into three groups: First, spe-
cial agents second, bead clerks in railway
post offices, other clerks, route agents, and
local agents; third, mail route messengers.
Applications for these positions, except in
the case of special agents, will be limited
to the districts in which the service is to be
performed.
The President has issued the following
order:
The advisory board OF the civil service,
having completed the grouping contcm-
plated by the rules already adopted, have
recommended certain provisions for carry
ing the rules into effect. The recommend
atoms, as herewith published, are approx
ed, and the provisions will be enforced as
rapidly as the proper arrangements can be
made, and the 18th of the rules adopted on
the 10th day of December last is amended
to read as published herewith. The ut
most fidelity and diligence will be expect
ed OF all o Ulcers in every branch of the
public service. Political assessments have
been forbidden within the various depart
ments, and, while the right of all persons
in official positions to take part in politics
is acknowledged, and the elective fran
chise is recognized as a high trust, to be
dis charged by all entitled to its exercise,
whether in the employment of the govern
ment or in private life, honest efficiency,
not political influence. will determine APP
pointments to office. u. S. GRANT.
BY the president, HAMILTON FISH, Sec
rotary Of State.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26

mer schools dist:ict No. had the poorest
attendance (72)i and II Is entitled to a med
al of some kind for the poorest average at
tendance in town. The highest attendance
was In No. 3, West. II is also tho banner
school for the year. No. 8, East, carries
the palm for the poorest attendance in win
ter (7O.) No stands highest (0O) and Sec
ond best for the year. Let the districts
emulate each other in this matter OF attend
ance for the coming year, and ut its close
we will again compare notes on the sub
iect. NJ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26

The L. 5. Supreme Court at Washington
has made a decision on an appeal from
Utah, which reyerses decision made by
Judge Mexican, and virtually gives Nor
monism new lease of life. The Court de-
cided, first, that while powers are granted
to Territories by organic acts passed by
Congress, that body has no right to pass
any class of laws relating to the Territories
which it has not right to pass for the gov
eminent of the st ties; second that the
duties OF the District Attorney and United
States Marshals in the Territories are pre-
cisely the same as they are in the States
and, third, that the juries which have been
drawn in Judge McKean's Court during
the past year, both grand and petit, have
been Illegal. The Mormons accept this de-
cision as due to special interposition of
Providence in their favor, and are more
than ever convinced that their church is
soon 10 prevail all over the world.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26

The Rutland railroad trouble seems to be
in fair way OF removal. The plan of free
ing the company from its floating debt by
subscription to its preferred capital stock
is received with much favor. A meeting of
the larger stockholders in connection with
the directors and advisory committee was
held in Boston last week, at which this
plan was recommended and supported by
subscription on the spot of over one hun
dred thousand dollars, at par, which with
former subscriptions makes over one-third
of the amount required. The Boston Adj
vertiser says: 1--WE understand that con-
hict ting views have been harmonized, and
that all parties are now working in full ac-
cord for the interests of the road and the
direct way out Of the difficulty having now
been entered upon, ii is to be hoped that all
stockholders will do all in their power to
aid in the movement now going on
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26

ported in the Sentinel Of this week. Solen
s. Wilkinson to Francis French, lot Of
thirty -seven rods ON Marlboro street near
Main, $4,000. Daniel w. Robinson to J.
Henry Robinson, O., one half of farm and
buildings south end of Main street, and
other land, s240O. J. Frank Foster to AL
fred Lawrence, one acre land and build
ings on Roxbury street, $500. Morgan J.
Sherman to Sylvester Spaulding land north
side of Church street, $500. Edward Josin
to Mary l.. Holmes, land and buildings
corner Cross and Elm streets, silOO. John
S. Kinsman to David B. Silsby, forty-two
rods land north side OF Rox bury street, $780,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26
CO.vGRRSSIO.v.fL.

In the House on Friday the civil service
reform bill was recommitted by vote of
96 to 20, after sharp discussion between Mr..
Butler of Massachusetts and Mr.. Garfield
Of Ohio. The bill had able and earnest adj
vocacy by Mr.. Willard, Mr.. Garfield, Perry
and others but 1t has been no secret that
the majority Of the House has been all a.
long opposed to civil service reform, and
this action was not unexpected. Thirty
eight republicans and fiTy-eight democrats
voted to recommit. 1t is conceded by Mr..
Willard and the friends of his bill that the
recommittal settles its fate for this session,
and that no further controversy will be in
vited upon the subject. Civil service re-
form, having practically failed in Congress,
the hope Of its friends, therefore, returns to
the President.
Judge Poland has introduced a bill pro-
viding that all soldiers who deserted dur
ing the war, and subsequently returned
under the Presidents proclamation, shall
receive an honorable discharge and be en-
titled to all rights aud emoluments enjoyed
by soldiers and that the record OF desor-
ton in the War Department shall be de-
stroyed. The bill was referred to the Com
mittee on Military Affairs.
A bill abolisling the ranking privilege
was defeated in the House of Representa-
lives on Wednesday of last week by large
majority.
The river and harbor appropriation bill
passed Congress last week, and among the
appropriations was one of $4,000 for the
Improvement of the Connecticut river be-
low Hartford, s25, 900 for the improvement
of the Conn. river between Enfield falls
and Holyoke, and $4,000 for improving
New Haven harbor.
New Mexico is knocking at the door OF
Congress for admission as State. She
claims to have nearly 100000 population.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26

TIT FOR TAT.--Mr. Elisha w. Cook, of
Factory Point, advertises in the Manches-
ter journal, refusing to be responsible for
any further debts of his wife, contracting
inasmuch as she has left his bed and boarf
whereto Mrs. Cook replies through the a
umns of the same paper in the following
advertisement:
"Whereas my husband Elisha w. Cook
has advertised that have left his bed and
board without Unstable cause and that he
will pay no bills of my contracting, etc. In
the same public manner give notice that
on the 10Th day of February last, my liege,
after knocking me almost senseless, or
dered me out of his house, and make good
effort to expedite my exit with the toe of
his boot, as though l were mere dog, an
appli ance of his ministration TO which am
not wholly unaccustomed. lie then de-
clared he had lived with me the last day,
forbid my ever returning, and locked the
door against me. In this hurried and sum
mary expulsion | did leave the feather bed
my motrer gave me. This is the cause
and manner of my leaving, and this is the
bed i have left. Whether the cause was
justitiable or not, the public may judge,
and the next term of court will decide"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26

ernment endorsement which lesSlizes the sale Of
PLANTATION BIrTERs, is not the only stamp HhI'd to
that famous VEGETABLE TosIc 1t bears, in addition
to that official sanction, the STILL MonE vALUABLE
STAMP OF PUBLIC APPROPRIATION. This inestimable
voucher Of It's properties TosIc, CoRREcTIVE
and ALTERNATIVE, is of much earlier date than the
Government credentials for millions Of sick persons
had pronounced it the GRASD SPECIFIC OF THE AaK
long before Congress thought Of taxing proprietary
medicines. 1t is unnecessary TO repeat In detail the
properties OF this wonderful Vegetable Invigorant
The best reference that be offered TO those who
desire the full particulars Of its virtues, is the GIs
ERIL PuBLic Ask those who have tried it a. RENEE
dy for dyspepsia, constipation biousness, intermit-
tent fevers nervous debility, rheumatism, sea sick
ness low spirits, loss Of vital power what Plants
ton Btters has done for them, aud be governed by
the response they make TO your inquiries.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26
Brookfiae.

Extract from the letter of a correspond
ent. dated April 10: Some snow still re-
mains on our hills, but "Sol" is steadily
bringing the time when the clothing will be
green instead. The robin and blue bird
have been singing about two weeks, and
to- day, of course, the swallows come.
Nearly the usual amount of sugar has been
made. Many cattle, horses and sheep
groap from their stinted allowance of feed,
and h Apply the man who can look with sat
isfaction upon his herd.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26

1. o. o. F.-Sewall Morse, II. w. Grand
Patriarch, has issued proclamation in
which he says:
"Iu view of the expressed desire of the II.
w. Grand Lodge of the United States, and
according to the usages of the order, do
fraternally enioin upon all subordinate en-
campments within this jurisdiction, TO
take proper order for the general obser-
vance of the twenty-Sirth day of April. A.
ID. 1872, as day OF solemn thank sgiving
and prayer to Almighty God for His un-
BILE order; for its past prosperity and for
continuance of His blessings upon us, and
the cause in which, as an order, we are mu-
tually engaged.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26

The house of Mrs. Mary T. Ryan, in
Putney village, was sold at auction on Sat-
urday, to Mrs. Willis johnson for $685.
Uncle Jerry Ryan leaves next week for
Sparta, Wis, to spend the remainder of his
days with his grandson, o. r. Smith, who
is State Superintendent of schools for Wis
consin. Mr.. Ryan is one of our oldest and
most highly esteemed residents. He was
born here, and of the 81 years of his life he
has been absent but three. His presence
will be greatly missed in our community.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26

An AMERICAN Book ABRoAD.-Wsbsfsrs DiefioH-
airy is considered throughout the continent Of
Europe, not only the authority par excellence in Eng
lish photography, but as the eAUaotsrifie Amsyioan
book 1t is better known and more widely circulated
than any other. have met with it at the Imperial
Library in Paris, the Library of the British Museum,
the AthenRum and other London Clubs and numer-
Gus other places. have heard of it from Turkey,
India, China, and even Japan. 1t is everywhere de-
servedy applauded for the elegance Of is type, the
distnctncss Of it's impression the beauty Of the
cravings, and the vast amount Of information con-
densed within It's eovers.- Patis Cor. Of Boston Post
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26

We are expecting TO hear the new steam
whistle at East Dover before the week is
out
The ground froze hard last night, and
the wind and weather denote sap to-day,
23d.
The drifts are cut through, and the big
team once more crosses the hill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26


Of general remark, among both wholesale and retail
druRgista that medicine introduced to the Amer-
can public has gained such popularity and met
with large sale In all parts Of the land in the
length of time, as has DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. This cannot depend upon it's having Teen
largely advertised than any other medicine, as
such is not the case. The correct explanation we
think is found In the fact that this medicine produces
the most wonderful aud perfect cures Of very had
cases of bronchial, throat and lung diseases In I'M
doubleday the most perfect and efficient remedy for
all hi nds ~ Coughs that has been introduced to
the public, and at the time possesses the great
est Of blood purifying and strengthening properties
that medical science has been able to produce thus
rendering 1t sovereign remedy not only IN the cure
OF Consumption, Bronchitis, HoArseness and Coughs
but also for all diseases OF the liver and blood as
scrofulous diseases, skin diseases botches rough
skin, pimples black speckH and dlscoiorations II
has, therefore, wide range OF application and use
fulness and II not only gives the most perfect
faction to all who it, but far exceeds the expeca-
ions OF the most sangune, thus elcting the loudest
praise and making permanent dung advertising me-
diums Of all who H. For these Il Is that
there IL not perhaps druggist In all the vast domain
Of this continent who tries to please his customers
and supply their wants. that does not keep and sell
large quantities Of this most valuable medicine. $50
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26
BUSINESS NOTICES.


QUAKER BIrTERs, name familiar in every house
hold and recognized by all classes as the greatest
medical discovery Of the age. Mr.. H. G. CRoss who
ia General Agent for the United States has been emf
nently successful in placing the goods upon the mar
ket and the immense sale for the past year stands
without parallel in the history OF proprietary
they composed Of choice roots and
herbs, and as Alternative and tonic they have no
equal Noperson remain long unwell after using
a few bottles Of the Quaker Bitters
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26
Iy'esf ToHnshend.

The saw mill and grist mill in this
place, which have so long been ice bound
are running nicely and employ several
hands. The snow in the valley has all
gone, and sugar making is nearly done
The evaporator in Mr.. Chase's sugar place
was on Friday last turning off syrup O.
nough every hour to make twenty-five lbs
of sugar, and there seemed to be sap e.
nough TO keep it running.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26
OUH RRPHRsB.vT.sTI ~
CO.vGH RSS.

Next TO Morton, the "War Governor"
stands Senator Edmunds as one of the
strong men here, who support the Admin
isiration of President Grant, although not
ways, which characterize the great Conk-
ling of New York, l doubt If there be a
Senator in Congress who had more infiu-
ence and Is more highly respected than
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26

CastOria-a substitute for Castor Ola vegetable
preparation containing neither Minerals, Morphine
Alcohol 1t is pleasant to take does not nauseate
and operates when all other remedies fail. Dr. Pitch
er has experimental fifteen years in producing a
horrid taste. The Casoria regulates the system
constipation stomach ache. Group and atulency and
kills worms II does not distress or gripe. By i.s
quieting, soothing effect produces natural sleep and
ia particularly adapted to crying and teehng children
We desire Physicians to test this article, and will
forward three bottles to the address of
authenticated Insist that your druggist order it
for YOU 1t costs but so cents and bottle will
many doctors bills. J. ROSE CO.,
avis IS Broadway, n. Y
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26
Iy,esf Dn,nBse rsfon.

Flora Wilson whose death was mem
TONED In last weeks paper, was the daugh-
ter Of Shepard S. and Syrena Wilson.
J. X. Leonard has received the appoint
ment of Post Master at this place, vice f.
NJ. Wilson resigned.
C. H. Combs has bought of II. 1. Turner
the farm known as the Livermore place,
price $1,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26

ST. JoHNsBuRy The Fairbanks scale
works are located here, and occupy ten
acres and 10 large buildings, with several
floors each. Six hundred mechanics, 90
horses, and numerous cattle are employed.
Over 81 600 scales of 800 different varieties,
To weigh from one grain to 500 tons, are
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26

Late real estate sales: Roswell s.
Blanchard to Francis Locke, sixteen acres
land, $500. Jno. ID. Richardson to Henry
II. Fletcher, farm of fifty acres $500. Ma
ry L. Miller to George II. Champlin, land
with dwelling house in village, $4,000. Ma
ry T.. Miller to George II. Champlln, DWELL
ing house and land in village. $500.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26
holloway. PiIi..-In all crow d.d cit.

les Malaria and fogs breathed over and over again.
till the strongest lungs incapable of producing
pure blood, hence the suggishness of mind and
body, the WEAKNESS and rrtabiity Of many persons
during this Of the year. These medicines
neutralize these impurities, and give vigor to the
head heart and stomach 25 cents per box pot. 1888
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26

Two young Pondville girls, residing in
this town, one day last week were offered
s1l apiece if they would saw and split a
cord of hard wood slabs. They accomplish
ed the job in four hours and half
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26

call has been issued, headed by Rock
wood Barrett, Ezra June, and other citizens
of Vermont, for Convention to be held at
Rutland, April q, for the appointment of
delegates 10 the Cincinnati Convention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26

Real estate sales William r. Durham,
admir-, to Elias Chamberlain, land, $3.50.
Curtis G.. Britton to Christopher c. Fuller
and others, ninete en- acres in the north part,
$50. Calvin Hall 10 Clarissa w. Hall, thir-
ty acres land and buildings, $500.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26
NOTICE.

A REPUBLICAN UNION CAUCUS is hereby called
to be held at the Town Hail. in Brattleboro, on Mon
day April 49, at Ia O'Clock p. NJ for the purpose Of
choosing Delegates to the State Convention to be
held at Bellows Falls, May1.
WILLIAM 8. NEWTON, Torn Committee.
Brattleboro, April 20, 1877.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-26

Trade Mark "Fsyette stratton, Marion, n. j.
manufactured by United States Watch Co., (Gies,
Wales h Co.. has been carried by me four months;
its total variation from time being Ave seconds
DAVID T. BRows, supt. LackAwsnna Blooms
burg II. R., Kingston, Pa