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N o oS made rapidly with Stencil and Kew CbecI
~ ~ eoutnts Catalogues, samples and full narticn
lars nee. M. s. Spencer, Brattlehor. W u
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Portland, June 25th, 1872. : gu ''''

,r., PORTLAND, June 25th, 1872
This is to certify that have been afflicted with the
lnnammatory rheumatism for over twenty wears. I
nave employed most of the best physicians in Port
land, and paid hundreds of dollars for medicine with
out any permanent cure. Two years ago last March
was taken with Rheumatic fever; for five weeks T
was unable to turn in bed or feed myself NV left
arm and hand was reduced to nearly half the size
OF my right one, and was unable to lift two pounds
weight until last July, when saw the effect of the
University Medicines on the daughter of Capt. VIM.
Thorndike. | called on DIR. Staples and stated NV
case cas- he said he could cure it, commenced taking
the medicine with the experimentation Before
had taken four bottles considered myseif moro fraa
from pain than have been for twenty wears mn TO
this time. have not had relapse L Consider II
to be the only sure medicine for the above Complaint
HHt WILLIAM. j. SMITH ; :
late firm of Pearson & Smith
:. staPles's Compound Tar Ointment will cure Piles
was so badly afflicted with Piles that couId not
rest nights or move without great pain was cured
~ "a hours with Staples Compound Tar Ointment
Portland, June 25th 1872
RULoF DODGE, 20 Oxford street.
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For Sale.

TEtHE brick dwelling house No. 20 Park ST., Port
Il land. For particulars enquire on the premises:
OF TO T. L. SHERWOOD, AZ Exchange st. juyStf
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FOR SALE ON STATE STREET.

1.-TWO Houses No 90 State street, and the one in
Il the rear, on Vernon Court together with the lot
on which they stand. ~ -o -''
=, Enquire of A. E. STEVENS & CO., 146 and 14s
Commercial st. - ~ ~ ~
Possession given Immediately, aeE
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La and Salt Rheum, (or Tetter9 Have paid ont bnn-
dreds OF dollars and been treated by several first
class physicians without benefit. Some fonr weeks
ago, commenced using the University Medicines
At the time my forehead and head were covered with
sores ana scainess of the skim also my tongue was
az the above troubles, and can heartily Recommend
these medicines to the afflicted A'
n., 5. q. MUNSEY, 27 Chestnut Street.
Portland, January "a, 1870. WV
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PAYSoN TUCKER, agent,
1853 Commercial Street, Portland.
June "a, 1872. iun21tf
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,o-o D. Y. MUNSEY, q c

mad the Catarrh so bad for several years that nv
hand became confused and painful was Obliged to
get up several times night to keen from cbetino
l employed some of the best Physicians without
benift. was perfectly cured with the IJniversitv
Medicines in three weeks.
A. M. MORGAN, 119 Congress St.,
contractor ON the Portland & Ogdensburp r. r.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-11-22

We publish this week in full the new
charter Of the village of Brattleboro as
passed by the Legislature and approved by
the Governor. We trust that its provisions
will be carefully read and considered by
every voter previous To the coming annual
meeting, at which time it will be presented
for acceptance. The chief points of varia-
ton from the old charter arc-1. Allowing
the village to hold property TO the amount
of $50, 600, before limited to $4,000. 2, Re-
strcting the powers of the Chief Engineer
in the matter Of purchase and sale of pro-
perry. locating cistcrns, etc., making his
office simply charge. 3. Increasing the
number of assistant engineers to four. H.
Increasing the powers of the baililfs in re-
gard to the location of sewers, drains and
reservoirs. .. Providing for the enlarge
ment or restriction Of the boundary lines
by vote of the village, with the written
consent Of the person or persons whose
residence or property will he included or
excluded thereby.
The committee having in charge the pre-
paration of this charter-Messrs. Gale,
Davenport and Field-appear to have per-
formed their duties in thorough and eff
cient manner, and we apprehend that their
work will be accepted with little or no OPP
position. The charter makes no provision
for the establishment of municipal court,
as called for by the committees instruc-
tons; but for this separate bill was
deemed necessary, and the matter will
probably pass over TO another Legislature.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-11-22

ELECTION NOTES.-The full official vote
OF Pennsylvania shows that Grants major
ity has reached the enormous figures of
1928.
Delaware not only gives its electoral vote
for Grant, but has elected republican to
Congress, Mr.. James II. Laland, by ma
jority of 355. Thus the state is redeemed
from democracy.
The republicans have elected majority
in both branches of the Arkansas Legisla-
ture. On joint ballot their majority will bo
u.
Greeley's majority in Georgia is only
400, with two Republican Congressman
elected.
OConors vote in the United States is es-
ii mated at between 10000 and 10000. Black
Of Pennsylvania, temperance candidate,
received 200 votes in Ohio.
The Republicans in Kentucky made a
splendid canvass. They came near redeem
ing the State, Greeley's majority being less
than 1900. In 1868, the Democrats had a
majority approaching 10000.
After all, Andy Johnson's diversion in
Tennessee has helped the Republicans by
dividing their opponents; while the State
has gone for Greeley, the Congressman
stand seven Republicans to three Demo-
Gratis.
Among the great results of the election,
not the least is the defeat of Tammany in
New York city. Havermeyer the republic
can candidate is elected by over 5000 major
ity.
There is enc comfort len us, anyhow.
We will know how to beat Grant next time.
We'll nominate him.-[L,ouisyille Courier
Journal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-11-22
HeIIolrs EaIIl.

AT meetingof the directors of the Ma
tonal Bank Of Bellows Falls, on the 9th
inst, j. II. Williams was unanimously
elected President in place of Nathaniel
Fullerton, deceased, and j. II. Williams,
Jr., appointed Cashier.
Last Friday young man by the name
of Charles Buttertield, from Springfield,
w., while at work on the roof of the new
paper mill, fell distance of over forty feet
into the wheel pit, his body striking upon
some iron rods and his mead upon the
wheel, mangling him in fearful manner.
Hopes are entertained, however, of his re-
covery.
An alarm of fire was sounded about
half past o'clock on Saturday night, as
coming from Barry's block. The fire o.
riginated in the sewing room connected
with Miss Dinsmore's dressmaking shop,
and was discovered before it had made
much progress. The engine company
was instantly on the ground with their en-
CINE but as usual, The reservoir nearest the
fire contained no WdtCr. A few pailsful
from neighboring pump, however, was
sufficient to extinguish it before much
damage had been caused.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-11-22

Tbis o,,iot mn 49,, ,,. ,,,,..;i
b,v stirred 1os, wool, b, a criminal ,roso-
cutior. vonro woman or 90 ,,o,rs
nomod Ro,vl,er eniorod a oomnloi,t os,oi,s,
one poyder a yorrc ,,o,o,oo L,,i,,,,
violated her persor Inv mo,ns NJ ar.s,bo,ic
ogonts. A court ~ inouirv vas hold no.
fore Justice 8 w. Uouobton on NoMov
and resulted i'm binding the ocrnsed overtl
apnear nj the nextio Countv coutt
The bail was fixed at $500. which was
promptlv procured. The witness i'm tbe
States behalf testified that she had no
knowledoe or.rsusnicion of what had o,-
o,rrod rn,i,,o ,,,o,,r, A.. ,,, ,,;,,,, -
aIlaoed ~ bova heor commi,tod. tho, tho
accused thcn camo IN bor aud confessed
that no had givon ber drr,oo,i candy. ,bat
no then onterod bor s1ocnjng room nlacod
y bondkercbiof IN bor nose with eiher ny
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-11-22

FEARFUL STORM IN DENMARK.-A ter
rife storm ragged in the north of Europe on
Wednesday and Thursday of last week,
which was very disastrous throughout
Denmark and on the coast The wind blew
a hurricane, and rain and snow fell inces-
sanity. The streams overlooked and mum
dated the country for miles around. Great
damage was done to the seaport towns.
Half of the town of Praesto, on the Island
of Seeland, in the Baltic, was laid waste,
The small island OF Botoc was wholly sub
merged, and every inhabitant was drowned.
The loss of life, both on the islands and the
mainland, is very great. Numerous mar
inc disasters occurred, eighty wrecks be-
ing already reported.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-11-22

On the evening of the 10th inst, "a large
number of relatives and friends assembled
at the house of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Greene
Leonard, to celebrate with them the tif-
teenth anniversary of their marriage. All
came generously laden with dainties for
the table, and with presents to the amount
of thlrty-Gve or forty dollars ornamented
the table for the parlor. After exchanging
friendly greetings and passing the time in
social chat, all partook af bountful repast
prepared by thoughtful friends. Adjourn
ing to the parlor, the marriage ceremony
was performed, and appropriate remarks
were made by the Pastor. The evening
having been spent pleasantly and profita-
bly, to all, the assembly dispersed each to
their several homes, leaving behind them
many wishes for the future happiness and
prosperity of Mr.. aud Mrs. Leonard.
The horse disease is still prevalent,
but no cases have as yet proved fatal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-11-22

The General Railroad Law passed the
Senate on the 18th by vote of q TO s. The
Central Vermont Railroad Bill passed the
Senate Thursday morning and will proba-
bly, pass the House with little opposition.
The Interest Bill, after having passed the
Senate almost unanimously, was killed in
the House, by vote of l02 to 10. A bill
fixing the school day at six hours and the
week five days, when no other contract is
made with the teacher, has passed. Mr..
Swain, the member from Bellows Falls,
has introduced bill to incorporate the
Bellows Falls, Springfield and Woodstock
Railroad company. A bill has been intro
duced 10y Mr.. Walworth of Coventry TO
abolish the Board of Education. The bill
to abolish capital punishment has met its
predestned fate. 1t was discussed at length
in the House on Saturday afternoon of last
week. Mr.. Buel of Middletown, Mr.. Hen
ry of Chester, Rev. Mr.. Thornton of Hart
land, advocated the bill in an able manner,
while Col. Pingrey OF Hartford, Judge
Marsh Of Hinesburg, Judge Hebard OF
Chelsea, Rev. Mr.. Stevens of Westminster,
Rogers OF Newbury and Ormsbee of Bran
don spoke in opposition.
The number OF bills amendatory OF the
liquor law is legion, but it is doubtful il
any radical measure be adopted. The la
test proposition, is bill to create estate
Rum-seller' to supply the town agents
with pure liquors.
The bill in relation to members of secret
societies as jurymen again came up in the
House last week, and was favored by Mr.
Buell. of Mddetown, Stevens Of Wcstmin.
ster and Pingrey of Hartford. After some
discussion a motion to dismiss was carried
l59 to 35
The bill for the French monument a
Westminster passed both Houses, the APP
preparation being cut down to 5000, anC
the act to take effect "when the town o
Westminster shall cede to the State of Yer
mont site, and suitably enclose the same
for the erection of such monument
The bill for dividing to the town ofWest
minister passed the Senate on Tuesday by
vote of IL to l3
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-11-22
TzER BOsTO.y. FIRE.

One of our Boston subscribers, under
date OF Nov. 10, writes as follows:
The scene of the fire, Saturday night,
when at its height, was most vivid and dis
linct, and left an impression which the be-
holders will never forget. The eyes were
almost blinded by the seething, surging sea
OF flames, the ears were deafened with the
steady, horrible roar of the flames and the
almost incessant crash of falling walls.
The wild flames leaped from building to
building, and wrapped stately blocks in
scarlet winding sheet. Huge volumes of
smoke rolled up from the burning build
ings, while the horizon was as light as mid
day. Occasionally the flames would throw
themselves 10 great height, and the sight
was truly magnificent. But there were
few who could enjoy the scene. There
were too many anxious hearts, too many
fortunes at stake, the support of too many
families endangered. During the night
and on Sunday thousands walked to the
City from their suburban homes, only to
return and announce TO their families the
fact that they were utterly ruined. Others,
more fortunate, returned with cheerful It'd
ings Of gladness. For the past two nights,
Boston has presented Il gloomy spectacle
without gas, and only the flicker Of candle
light, the streets were dark and early des-
olate, and the terrible force of the calamity
was made to come nearer home to every
ones heart than ever before. Twelve hun
bred of the state militia were on duty all
over the City. The burnt district was en-
circled by double line Of soldiers. The
tramp, tramp Of the sentinels as they pass
ed their lonely beats brought back
the days Of war. The heavy blow struck
does not seem to have stunned our mer-
chants, but their efforts toward re-estab-
llshment are energetic and in the right di-
rection. New locations have been secured
and goods ordered from other places. So
shall we rise above the great trial and take
our place in line with other great Cities.
Yours in haste,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-11-22

Roy. NJ. II. Harris of Brattlcboro will
close his regular services here, for this sea-
son in the Universalist church, on Sunday
evening next. Services to commence at
q o'clock. His labors here have given
great satisfaction and have aroused 50 great
an interest in religious truth that hope IS
entertained of the permanent establishment
here ere long, Of a society embracing his
views of it. 4 large number OF our poo-
pie assembled last Sabbath evening to hear
him, and were very devoutly impressed
by the services.
1t is pleasure TO announce that the
great loss sustained by MessrS. Halle,
Frost d Co., in the calanlitous fire at Bos-
ton, is nearly covered by available insur-
auce, and that Of G. !. Amdon, Esq, en-
tirely so. Other parties here are also conf
dent that their ultimate losses will be much
smaller than they had reason TO fear.
The Old Folks Concert in Hopkins
hall, on the evening of the 18th inst, was
very way successful.
About forty of our people. old and
young, visited Boston on Saturday last tC
view the ruins, &C., resulting from the
great fire.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-11-22

INcIDENrs OF THE BosToN FGRE.-After
the fire in Boston, cindcrs, pieces Of news
papers, bills, dry goods, etc. were found in
bingham and adjoining towns, and even
a far as West Scituatc--twenty miles from
Boston. Pieces of charrcd goods, silks
and wooleus, newspapers, bills, etc., were
found in the roads and fields, and at one
time on Saturday uight, looking from
South bingham toward Boston, the air
seemed full of cinders. At West Scitua;e
n government bond was found, the edges
of which had been burned, and in the ad-
joining town Of Hinghanl a fragment of a
SO hill was picked up, leaves OF books, etc.
The light of the conflagration wa, seen
ninety miles of at sea, and as far as New
London southwark. and Portsmouth north
ward.
For the second time in history, the Old
South Church was used rs barracks for
troops, but this time 10y friends instead of
enemies. The marines were quartcred
there the night after the fire.
Eleven monthlies, fifteen weeklies, and
one daily were turned out of their quarters
by the fire, while almost every publishing
establishment in the city suffered more or
less.
The Boston fire department has twenty
two steam engines. This number was in
creased to eighty during the fire, it is said,
by the departments OF other towns and
cities.
1t is now thought but five men were kill
ed; nine are injured aud four missing.
\ comparison of the Boston fire with that
at Chicago is perhaps natural, but the two
are not at all parallel. The results are all
in favor of Boston. Chicgo lost everything
hotels, railroad facilities, telegraphs,
churches, water works, banks, business OF
ali kinds, besides having large share OF
her population turned into the street with
out food or shelter. The means for trans
acting business had to be provided de moro.
Boston has merely lost her best stores, apd
few millions of capital. She will be Grip
! pied few months, and that is all. She
| gave her homeless poor, who were burned
out, roof aud ample supplies at once.
Her banks, railroads, churches, hotels, tel
egraphs, and every appliance for business
are substantially intact. Let us see if Yam
kee enterprise in its native home will equa!
in recuperative power the Yankee enter
prise of the West.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-11-22
zEaIiIdr.

--Iev. Mr.. Alcot of Conway, Mass, VIII
(pannel HID ON saturday eve, Nov sd !;
and on Monday eve, 18th, hc " i'll deliver
temperance lecture at the church on Chris
tian Hill. Mr.. Alcoit is doing much good
in this vicinity, and others moro remote
may receive much bencht by listening to
him.
We have not been entirely without the
use of horses here in town, although many
are laid by; but two yoke Of oxen lately
drew a cattle-show-liko carriage with Nag
appendages, from West Halifax 90 Pannel
Hill, with people to witness IA marriage GER
emouy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-11-22

Rev. Mr.. Gaylord gave the opening adj
dress then a spicy and entertaining paper
was read by Misses Belle Morgan and
Mary Spencer, after which Rev. Mr.. Daven-
port read the closing essay. All of the ex-
temperance songs by Miss Nellie j. Bassett.
Let us have more such to cnliVen the
weeks of the coming winter.
Last sunday evening n good audience
collected at the Unversalist Church to lis
ten to fine lecture from Rev. Mr.. Gay
lord, upon Temperance. lie spoke nearly
an hour. and commanded the attention of
all by his Kind, earnest words, and thrill
ing illustrations, after which Mr.. Davcn-
port added tcw iousing aud eloquent
words upon the same theme.
Next Sabbath eve, Rev. Mr.. Daven-
port vi lecture in the Univcrsalist Church,
when his subject will he, "rho Elements
of True Manlincss." All are cordially in
vited 10 attend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-11-22
THE SEWING WOMEN OF BRATTLERoRo
LOSE ny THE BOSTON FIRE.

LOSE by THE BOSTON FIRE.
The lady referred to in the following
paragraph from New York paper is the
widow Of the gentleman who bedueathed
half his estate To the sewing women of
Brattleboro, payable on the death of his
wife,
"One of the severest sufferers by the Bos-
ton fire is Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson, form
erly Of East Tenth street, New York City,
and well known TO many of our citizens.
This lady, noted for her munificent gift to
the New York Free Medical College-which
until recently bore her name-for the found
ing of numerous free libraries and reading
rooms throughout the country, for the
forming of Il society of helpers, whose
work is the publication of health tracts and
the advancement of eduGl.iuii;d Interests
among the laboring GLASSES. aud also for
other large and varied beneiactions, derry
ed her income from the estate OF her de
ceased husband, whose property consisted
of business blocks, nearly all of which
were located in Boston's burnt district. In
twenty-iour hours Mrs Thompson found
herself reduced from opulence 10 compare
tive perjury, and her conduct was in strik-
ing contrast with that of most persons I'M
der such trying circumstances. A sympa-
thetic friend expressed his regret that sbe
had given so much as to have allowed
nothing TO accumulate from her large in
come. II am glad of it, she replied II
am glad | gave it while had it; | only re-
gret the loss because it will deprive ME Of
the power 10 keep on giving On the first
receipt of the news of the calamity, and of
the fact that the families Of some old ten
ants were overwhelmed in their mislor-
tunes, Mrs Thompson, with characteristic
humanity, and without waiting to disco Yer
the extent Of her own losses, sent on an or
der to distribute among them the whole
of her available funds, amounting to some
couple of thousand dollars, and promising
them all the assistance in her power. The
unfortunate lady, whose energy is indom-
liable Notwithstanding an enieebled state
OF health, has gone to Boston to discover
what the chances are for the recovery of any
part OF her losses from the insurance COM
panies and it is sincerely to be hop
ed that one who knows so well the best us
es to which wealth can be put will find
her resources in part, at least, restored to
her.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-11-22

ly furnished the school with more than a
fourth of this number. Now only two
families of the seventy have more than
three children under twenty, and only
four others have more than two under that
age. The whole number of children in the
school district under twenty is IS. Ten or
twelve more would make an average of
one child to each family.
Snow fell to the depth Of six inches,
Nov. 10, 1871.
Frank Redway Of Newlane has made
this season, Mt his new cider mill, over $50
barrels of cider.