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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18
pEK.uO.vT HISTORIC.fL SOCEB-
TT.

The annual meeting of the Vermont His
torical Society vas held at the Slate House.
Montpelier, on Tuesday, Oct. sth, at p.
m. President Lord was in the chair. The
Treasurer, Col. ii. ID. Hopkins, presented
his report, showing receipts. including
cash on hand October, 1870, of s., O0l, 9s,
and expenditures, chiefly for publishing
the volumes of the Society's collections, OF
Sl,0l7,l6 There is in the treasury, in u.
S. bonds and cash, about $500. The report
of the Librarian, Hon. Charles Reed, was
read by him. Among the recent donations
to the Society was an autograph letter of
George Washington, and the two bound
volumes of her Vermont Gazetteer, pre-
scented by Miss. A. NJ. Hemenway. Miss.
Hemenway was elected an honorary MEM
Der of the society.
Among the ordinary members elected
were Rev. Alfred Stevens of Westminster
and Kittredge Haskins of Brattleboro
The following officers were elected for
the year ensuing;
Presidont-Wm. IL. Lord, d. D., Mont
pelier.
Vice Presidents-Hon. James Barrett,
Woodstock, Hon. Hoyt IL. Wheeler, ia
maica, l.. l.. butcher, Esq, st. Adams.
Recording Secretary-H A. House,
Montpelier.
Corresponding Secretaries-G. G. Bene-
dict, Burlington, o. S. Bliss, Georgia.
Treasurer, II. ID. Hopkins, Montpelier
Librariah, Chas. Reed.
Curators, Henry Clarke, Rutland j. II.
Cleveland, Brookfeld; Il. s. Taft, Ben
nington; Franklin Fairbanks, st. Johns
bury NJ. c. Edmunds, Weston Kittredge
Haskins, Brattleboro.
On motion of Hon. IIiland Hall il was
voted that Pres. Lord be requested to pre-
pare paper ON the Haldimand CORES
pondence, TO be read at the next meeting
of the Society.
On motion of Hon. T.. p. Walton, it was
voted that Henry s. Dana be requested tc
prepare paper on the origin of the names
of the counties and towns of Vermont.
on motion of Henry Clark, Esq, 1t wa,
voted that the next annual meeting be held
at Rutland, on the 2nd Tuesday in October
1873.
The Society then adjourned to meet il
the Hall of the House at 7 p. M, when thu
! annual address was delivered by Hon. l.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18

"A. NJ. Parmolee sold this week yoke
Of oxen five years old, weighing 1920 lbs,
to H. T.. Bowker, for about three hundred
dollars.
Al Republican caucus last Saturday
evening, Messrs. T.. Gorham and o. o. Ware
were elected delegates to attend the Dis
trict Convention at White River junction,
with instructions to vote for Hon. l.. p.
Poland for member Of Congress.
The Universalist society in this place
have just furnished their church with very
beautiful chandeliers and lamps. Their
pastor, Rev. Mr.. Davenport, designs to
give a course of lectures commencing next
Sabbath evening, when his subjec, will be
"The power that knowledge confers upon
its posscssor." All arc cordially invited TO
nttpn1
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18
THR LRGESL,EYURR.

The election of U. s. Senator for the term
ending six years from the fourth of next
March, took place on Tuesday, and result
ed in the reelection of Hon. Justin s. Nor
rill of Stafford, by a vote fell to IL. The
Democrats voted for Waldo Bingham of
Hydepark. There was no opposing can
didate on the Republican side. Over fifty
bills have been introduced, thus far, in the
House, and half as many in the Senate,
few of which are of much general impor-
lance. Two amendments to the liquor law
have been proposed, with view to ad-
ding to its stringency, besides the intro
duction of "constabulary act" in the
House. The correspondent of tho Rutland
Herald says, "the more popular expression
seems to be in favor of adopting the new
system of expensive license with heavy
bonds for the licensed, and liability for
damages on those who rent premises where
liquors are sold, such as been adopted by
some Of the Western States, and more re-
Gently by the State of Connecticut. We
understand bill is being proposed to this
effect, which, If enacted into law, will
certainly show progress in the cause of
temperance, so far as legislation is con-
cerned."
A bill has been introduced by Mr.. Has
kns of Brattleboro, changing the name OF
the Windham Provident Institution for
Savings also bill TO incorporate the vii
lage of Bratteboro (amending the charter y
and bill in addition to chapter "A OF the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18

One of the most remarkable family re-
unions ever held in this country was that
of the SWEET family, Oct. 10th, at liampden'
Me. The late Benjamin SWEET OF Hamp-
deu was the father of thirteen children,
seven sons and six daughters, the Oldest OF
whom is now nearly seventy-seven and tho
youngest fifty-four, and no death has ever
occurred among the number
Molly Strong of Newton, Mich, duga
well 40 feet deep last summer, and recelv-
ed $3.50 FROM her father therefor. She re-
ceived numerous offers of marriage from
young farmers just after her job was com
pleted, but refused them all, declaring that
she would marry no man who wanted her
lust because she could work like horse.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18

We. the undersigned, having long been members OF
the reorsonian Democratic Party, and feeling desr-
oua NJ supporting its timo-honored principles rather
than any newly invented amagamation Of dlscordan,
nolicv partcs; at the same time being fully aware OF
Tho untirinp hostility and abuse which the Democratic
has received at the hands of Horace Greeley one
NJ the nominees Of the Presidency we must consider
that Mr. Greeley has changed his policy, but not his
rriucinles. we, therefore, cannot give him our sup
port.
90 far ae Cen Grant IL concerned candidate for
President we are Of opinion he has been fairly tried
and in every way found wanting. Hence, the necess-
Is Of the call for Convention to place in nomination
an electoral ticket that will represent our principles as
EXPRESSED by our candidate, Charles OConor, the
candidate Of no clique or ring.
The Democrats in Vermont favorable to the election
of O'Conor 4 Adams, the nominees Of the Louisville
Convention are requested to meet at White River
Junction on TUESDAY, oct. 22d, 1872, at O'Clock p
NJ for the purpose Of nominating an electoral ticket
to be voted for at the Presidential election, November
9th 1874 Also for the transaction Of my other bust
ness thought proper when met.
L. 8. PARTRIDGE,
CHARLES N. DAVENPORT,
GILES HARRINGTON,
II. II. GooDsELL,
NJ. J. HYDE,
G. T. BRoEsoS,
JANIS wEDoEwoRTu,
s. T. DAVENPORT,
FRANK MooRE.
NORWICH W., Oct. 10Th, 1872.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18

Tho Brattleboro PhGnir discants on
frauds" in Georgia. 1t says "cven the
Democatic papers are confessing the frauds
practiced and the violation of the rights of
the freedmen, urging the Democratic man
ayers to proceed with more caution, lest the
whole vote of the State be thrown out in
November" The writer OF that paragraph
in the PhGnir knew he was lying when he
penned that. We defy him to name
names" and tell us n single Democratic
paper that has confessed" or "warned,"
as II charges. Montpelier argus.
The only "name' we can "name" is that
of the Springfield Union, from which our
statement was taken. We are not favored
with Democratic exchanges from Georgia.
Docs the Argus obtain all of its news at
first hand? and does it believe that the col
ored people were allowed to vote in Georg-
ia without restraint or intimidation at the
recent election.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18

Had our Dummerston friend asked
Mrs. Chester Rand ofthis place "What two
fine trees have you growing in the garden
Mt tho corner of your house?" she would
have answered '"My dear sir, those are not
trees; they are simply a plant that we COM
mon folks call the castor bean. That tall
one that you see Is nine and one-half feet
high, and still growing. Its stalk measures
six and three-fourths inches in crcumfer-
enco at the base, and five and one-half inch
es six feet above the ground. Some of the
leaves are thirty-one inches long. The
smaller one is nine feet high and measures
six and one-fourths inches around the
base of the stalk, and five and one-fourth
inches six feet above tho ground, and has
some plump thirty-inch leaves" a.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18

Col. john Hunt has sold hi, farm for
about $4,000 to Hon. L. l.. Norton, ex-
mayor of Charlcsown, Mass. We will be
most happy to welcome Mr.. Norton and
his family in the early spring.
Mr.. Elijah Stebbins's horse and wagon,
which were carried away while he was
fording the river from his island last week
was found On the head Of Pomeroy's ISL
land, near Pond meadow, and about mile
from where the accident occurred. Mr..
Stebbins saved himself by swimming after
being carried down stream with the team
about 40 rods.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18

The Republican voters of the Second Congressional
District OF Vermont hereby notified to send dele
White River Junction, on Wednesday, the 23d day Of
October 1872 at two O'Clock p NJ, for the purpose OF
nominating candidate for Representative to Con-
Rress also to select ddate for Presidential Elec
tor for said district The basis Of representation will
be follows: Each town casting less than one hun
dred Republican votes for Governor the State cleo
ton next preceding the Convention will be entitled to
one delegate and each town casting more than one
hundred votes will pe entitled to one additional dele
gate for each fractional part Of one hundred votes so
cast, exceeding nifty, apportioi ed as follows:
Caledonia County-29 delegates ., Burke 2,
Danville q Groton l, Hardwick q Kirby !, Lyndon 81,
Newark 1, Peacham Ryegate l. sheffield ], st Johns
bury 7, stannard l. Sutton l, Walden /, Wakefield /,
Whoelock l.
Orange County-3s delegates.-Brsdford 2, Brain
tree L. Brookied p Chelsea 3, Corinth 2, Farlee 1,
Newbury 3, Orange l, Randolph 4, straordi2, Tops
ham 2, Tunbridge p Nershire ], Washington 2, West
Fairlee l, williamstOwn 2, Thetford2 2.
windham coun,y-4l delegates. Athens l, Brattle-
boro g. Brookline /, Dover l, Dummerston l. Grafton
O. Guilford l, Halifax l, Jamaica 2, Londonderry D,
crset l. stratton l, Townshend ., Vernon /, Wards
boro l, Westminster 2, Nottingham O. Wilmington 2,
Wiudham /.
Windsor County-49 delegates Andover l, Balti-
dish q Chester 8, Hartford 3, Harland Q Ludlow 8,
Norwich 2, Plymouth /, POmfret Reading O. Roches-
ter O. Royaton p Sharon l. Springfield 5, Stockbridge
O. weathersheld 2, Weston /, West Windsor /, Wind
sOr 2, Woodstock 4.
Whole number of delegates, 1j2.
s. n hEKhlcK' District
An GILMORE, Committee
Brattleboro, Sept. &c, 1872.
NIB. The District Committee are also Committee
on Credentials In ORDER therefore, TO complete tn,
roll of delegates promptly, and hasten the temporary
organization Of the convention, the officers of the pr
mary meetings requested to forward to the Secre
tary of the Committee certificates election Of dele
oates and substitutes well furnish credentials t.
the persons elected
CHAs. s. DANA, Secretary Of Committee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18

full efforts had been made before in Con-
gress to secure this just and equitable leg
islation. 1t was the earnest, determined
work that Judge Poland threw into 1t that
finally carried 1t. Let every soldier hs he
pockets his 800, so long withheld by the
government, thank Judge Poland there
for.
Tn the last Congress he originated and
procured the passage of II law enabling any
of the Departments before which clam
was pending. to send out and Investigate it
or take evidence thereto, and to call upon
the law department of the government for
professional aid. Ever since the formation
of the government there had been no such
power. and AL GAINS before any Depart
ment had to be decided upon the Ccpdrte
showing of the claimant.
This was an important measure, ond IL is
to be wondered at that this simple measure
of self protection had not long ago beon IL
dopled by the government. l might ill
columns with Il mere mention Of the inn
portant and valuable congressional labors
of Judge Poland, but my letter is already
unreasonably long. Let it suffice 10 say
chat those who know him at all, know him
to be industrious, faithful aud laborious in
attention to all his congressional duties.
His intellectual abilities, his integrity of
character and his moral worth are unim-
pcachable before Vermont jury, and there
fore require no illustration or defence at
my hold.
In conclusion the writer hereof desires
appointeo of Judge Poland, and so far as
he knows has no interest or motive in pen
I ming these lines, beyond love for truth
and fair play, and an impulse TO vindcate
the character of a friend when wrongrully
traduced. Let justice be done though the
| Heavens fall.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18

Another success in the system Of wealth
err reports established by our government
was realized last week. sold Probabili-
ties" reported the frost nearly two days be-
fore 1t occurred, thus enabling farmers to
save much of their products from blight.
The utility of these reports is becoming
more and more apparent every year. Not
long since severe storm on the lakes was
reported a sufficient length of time in adj
vance, to enable the masters of vessels to
prepare for it. Much loss in life and pro-
perry was undoubtedly saved by this time
ly warning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18

Levi Boyden is the delegate from this
town to the District Convention. He is un-
der instructions to vote for Poland.
Rev. J. w. Guernsey, presiding elder
of Springfield district, will hold a quarter
~ meeting at the town hall next Sabbath in
the forenoon also quarterly conference
Saturday, The 10Th.
DIR. n. Webster has sold his farm 10
Judson Alexander, and with his family in
tends to start for Florida this week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18

THE CASE SUMMED UP.-These October
elections are, beyond doubt, ruinous to the
Greeley movement There is present
probability that Greeley and Brown will
get no more electoral votes than were given
four years ago to Seymour and Blair. Var
ious reasons will he found for this; we see
that they already begin to appear in the lib
eral and democratic journals. One or two
reasons there are which We do not see given,
which it will he well to bear in mind for use
in future political contests and discussions,
and one Of these is that the American peo-
pie are not fond of fraudulent abandon
ment of political principle, and that Mr..
Blair's and Mr.. Fenton's and Mr.. Hoff-
mans and Mr.. Grceley's transaction at
Cincinnati and Baltimore, was an impu-
dent attempt TO cheat the public, and an in
vtation to all the rest of us to confess our
selves either fools or roeues another is
that the public does not think Mr.. Greeley
trustworthy person when the trust is such
as the presidential Off lee another is that
the people are determined that the South
shall not come back to its old, filty-year
long ascendency, till it gives unmistakable
proof of fitness another, and not a small
one, is that ii is determined that the abuse,
some of it filthy, some of it cowardly, some
of il false, all of it stupidity wholesale,
which has been hcapcd on our public men,
and especially upon Gen Grant, shall not
have its sanction. We think the country
is to be heartily congratulated on the thor
ough destruction Of the hopes of as greedy
false pretcnders to the name of reformers
and reconcilers as ever undertook to wear
those names. We think the country is
heartily 10 be congratulated on the fact that
the republican party has had something Of
a scare, and has been warned by the close
ness of the contest that the people will ex-
pect somewhat better behaviour from it in
the future, or else it has already achieved
one of its very last victories.-Ihe Nation
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18

The terms of twenty-four U. S. Senators
will expire on the 4th of March next.
Nine states have already chosen successors,
resulting in seven Republicans and two
Democrats-no change politically. The
return of Mr.. Cameron from Pennsylvania
and Morton from Indiana may be consid-
cred as settled. The Boston Journal says
The Republicans may lose in Alabama,
Georgia, Louisiana and North Carolina,
and will gain one in Illinois by the defeat
of Trumbull the Coalitionist-the other
States remaining unchanged. There may
be doubts about New York, but every day
is dispelling them. This estimate would
give for the outstanding elections nine Re-
publican Senators and five Coalitionsts,
which, added TO those already elected, and
surely to be elected in Pennsylvania and
Indiana, will give II new Republican Sena-
tors to seven Coalitionists. When we add
that the present body is composed of 81
Administration and II Opposition, it is OBJ
vious that the latter have no prospect of
advancing their foothold very much.
With regard to the House of Representa-
tves, it is well-known that the next
House, under the new apportionment, will
be increased from 243 members to 292. As
the figures now stand, the Republican ma
jority is increased from 10 to 33-a gain
relatively to the size Of the new House, as
well as absolutely. The opposition party
have gained nothing in North Carolina
which they would not have got had Lib
eral Republicansm never been heard of ;
they gained nothing in Vermont, nothing
in Maine and they have lost seven Demo-
cratic members in Pennsylvania, three in
Ohio and two in Indiana. We shall proba-
bly, lose some at the South and gain in the
West, as well, probably, as in New York.
On the whole, it would be quite safe TO es-
| innate a general Republican gain in the
next House of about thirty, with the pros
poets still more favorable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18

1t is a very barren victory the friends of
Hendricks have achieved in Indiana, if,
indeed, tho completed returns shall declare
him elected Governor, for the Legislature
has Republican majority on joint ballot,
which fact not only hedges in an opposi-
ton Executive, but, to the far greater cha
grin of Hendricks, secures the recollection
of Morton to the United States Senate. The
Representatives stand IL Republicans to 4
Democrats.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18

Indications point TO the success of Judge
Poland at the coming District Convention
at White River Junction. OF the 1852 dele
gates, SO are counted on as favorable TO
Judge Poland, and SO for Steele, with 10
towns yet 10 be heard from. Jamaica and
Stratton (of the latter our information Is
not postive) are the only towns in Wind
ham County which have thus far chosen
Steele delegates. In Londonderry and
Rockingham the contest was very close,
Poland winning in the latter town by only
six majority.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18
sonfk Iy'ardsb0rO.

Mr. Osburn Marsh has been appointed
postmaster in place of Henry Moore, de-
ceased.
Mr.. Shubael Barrett has sold his farm
known as the Tufts farm, TO Mr. NJ. l..
holden of Fitchburg, Mass. Price $3.50.
Mr.. n. c. johnson has received the APP
pontment of notary public, by means Of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18

River road TO secure control Of the Valley
road from Bellows Falls TO Brattloboro,
thus severiug the Central's connections
with the New London Northern railroad at
the latter point. The original lease of the
Valley road is about expiring, and the par
ties who sought to get control of it raised
the amount which was thought necessary
for the purpose, but they have been some
what taken down by the discovery that a
new lease to the Central for twenty years
was taken out in 1871, so that their labor
has been thrown away"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18

HALLs VEGETABLE sIcILIAs HAIR REsEwER now
stands among the hrs and the head Of all articles
for a similar purpose. The testimony Of our lhysi-
clans ia conclusive to its vAre and person
ally acquainted with Of where it has been
used with the best OF results Il viii restore gray hair
its original color, and leaves 1t glossy, and in
healthy condition while, for heads trouLLd with
dAndrun, or any disease Of the scalp it acts like
charm in cleansing them. Try it, and you viii not be
disappointed.
lanai Coayfsr Man 1874
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18

The Springfield Republican of Thurs
day has this paragraph, which if true, is
unwelcome news TO certain individuals in
this vicinity: "The Vermont Central has
escaped the new troubles with which 1t was
threatened by the effort OF the Connecticut
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18

Il. Chittenden Of New York. The hall was
filed with large and intelligent audience.
Mr.. Chittenden's subject was the taking Of
Ticonderoga. The address was the same
delivered by him at Ticondoroga last sum
mer, an abstract of which was given by us
nj IhnI finn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18
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s. N. Brooks has sold his homestead at
Bernardston to n. S. Cutler for $500, who
intends to remove the house and convert
it into shoe mandatory, and build
new dwelling in place Of the one removed.
The Connecticut River railroad has bought
the three-acre grove on the same promises,
and will make picnic ground Of it, rs it is
within so rods of their depot
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18

Loss OF APPETITE, Heartburn, palpitAti, Of the
Heart Dizziness, Sleepessness, Constipation, Wind
Mental aud Physical Sebility, and Melancholy, are
caused by disarrungement Of the digestive organs
To thoroughly master these symptoms, WHITES
SPECIALITY ron DYSPEPSIA ia the only prompt, IT.
eieHt, and safe Temtdy. II. a. WHITE, Proprietor,
iOT Washington Street, Boston.
Price 81 per bottle. 9mx0
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18

AT Republican caucus held in this
place on the 18th inst, IToratio n. His and
a. a. Butterneld were chosen delegates,
and Hosea d. Ballou alternates, TO attend
the District Convention on the sd inst.
and the delegates were instructed to GO for
Luke p. Poland for Representative from
this District.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18
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in iicated by nature is to reduce the local inaamma
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18

There seems 10 be no doubt that Gov.
Hendee will be nominated for Congress by
The Republicans in the third district, and
Hon. G. w. Willard for reelection in the
first district without opposition.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18

IT Is NEVER TOO LATE TO USE HGie's Honey Of Hors-
hound and Tar Cough cure, but it is best have
to 1t in the early stages of pulmonary disease
as to secure imnsd iIfe and permanent relief and
avoid danger. Crittentons 9th Avenue. Sold by all
Druggists.
Pixies Tootharlle Drops cure in l minute
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18

poland men) have been chosen dele gates
TO the District Convention from this town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18

Mr.. Ezra Davis recently sold his farm
to Geo. Hutchns, for S2400.
The farm known as the Alpheus Snow
place was Id at auction on the 5th inst, to
Horace d. Smith, for $500.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18

.S-For Coughs, Bronchitis and Consumption, in Its
early stages, nothing equals DR.. Perces Golden Medi
cal Discovery els
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-18

The Greeley organs quite generally .ac-
knowledge that the results OF the recent
State elections have settled the fate of the
coalition movement.