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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-09-13

The damage to the tobacco crop by the
frosts Of last week was greater here than
was at first supposed. In some fields the
entire crop was ruined, but in general the
injury was only partial.
The apple crop is abundant here. Gen
orally the fruit is very fair and sound.
Some crab-apple trees in this neighborhood
present splendid appearance. A tree of
| this kind in the orchard of Mr.. A. W..
| Field produced a crop of many bushels,
and many of his neighbors can testify not
only to the beauty and excellence of the
| fruit. Nut to his kindness and generosity.
The excursion from here to Lake Pleas
| ant, last week, was attended by much hap
py experience. The weather being very
fine, every thing copspired, seemingly, to
make the occasion one of great pleasure to
all interested. The general credit for this
result goes to members of the Congrega-
tonal society.
The purchase by Messrs. Fisk Il Hop
kins of the saw mill and land in this vii
laye and 200 acres of land on Mount Pisgah
amounted to sll 200. After the removal of
the saw-mill, they propose to erect for the
manufacture Of paper three buildings, the
ground dimensions of which are to be 81 by
60, SO by so, and SO by 80 feet. The amount
| of busy life thus to be added to our village
will be important. The firm possesses
both pecuniary ability and enterprise, and
doubtless their business will move with a
corresponding energy.
The expert thief who year and hall
ago, stole from one of our citizens valua-
BILE horse, in consideration of the sum of
$40 made subject to his order by w. 5. Bar
rows, Esq, communicated some interest
ing facts by letter as follows:
"Mr. BARRows, SRI traded d. a. Bar
rett's horse to farmer in Great Barring
ton, Mass, by the name of David Haley.
l received Ia the trade a sorrel horse and
the "American Agriculturist." Hoping
you may meet with success | am, sir,
Yours Respectfully,
II. c. MONTAGUE"
Mr.. Barrows visited the place named and
found the horse in possession of Mr.. Haley,
and of course reel aned II. II was valued
at $3.50. 1: was learned animal Of reten-
tive memory. This fact proved its identity.
When asked the question, "Do you like TO
be whipped?" 1t replied by shaking its
head very decdedlyin the negative. When
asked TO shake hands, a fore loot was in
stantly placed in the hand OF the young
man who educated 1t, yet he had not seen
the horse until then since it was taken
away. 1t is supposed that hereafter edu-
Gated horses will be more common.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-09-13
NEWS ITEMS.

-Georpe Mcdonald. the novelist. has
eleven cbildren.
Father Hvacintbe has married an A
hlericau widow.
f-Pleuro pneumonia infects the cattle of
Middlesex and windham counties, CT.
Seven locomotive engines for Russia
were shipped from Phiadelp hia last Fri
day.
France has just paid another install
ment of s5OO,OOO,OOO francs of the German
war indemnity.
There Is not In Massachusetts any spot
OF ground that is not within twelve miles
OF railroad.
The New York Bar Association is now
proceeding with a view 10 disqualifying
Judge Cardozo from office.
There was destructive fire at Mem
phis, Tenn, early Saturday morning, in
vOlving loss of $4,000.
FORESTER, the suspected Nathan mur-
derer, was arrested in Washington Satur-
day and taken to New York. He protests
his innocence.
By an extensive fire at Erie, Penn,
Wednesday night of last week. the Reed
Uouse was burned and ,be lossas am,unt
TO about 5000 OoO The fire. 10 snnnosod IN
bo ircondiarv
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MA 80 'S $50, 'h ho "so,ase.
into ,ho ~ 80 .o,a' , 1919 p"1se'
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-09-13

The New England Fair at Lowell. Mass.
closed Friday after "A very successful four
days exhibition. The entries of cattle.
though not perhaps as numerous AS in for
mer years, has far excelled any of Them in
point of quality. The pecuniary receipts
,,oro ,,rusnoll,,la ,no d., g.. h,,,,
wore nresont from vor,nont ~ C,n,
minos or MoptneIier rocoiyod dinIon,a ~,
third host nair of matched heroes T.,
short horns n ( Pratt of nroulohono 49,
ce;ved first n,on,iun, ~, h,II .,Ir ~.
beirer calf Ia, an yoar ola hoico. on
A war old h,,l al ., hor,, a,, q, n
vear old beirer NJ WHEEL 3D.,
nov oe,s syoons,al,os n,oaai e.. ~, ~,
80 IT,, -. - N,' 'N' '''' ''"'i
,,oa. aI1 na,csu or 80 %. '"'' iS' y" :
yoars old and roh, & -, ~ W. ~"
ga G.a, vs. ,,,,o 1s' "','i"s
d.. 80 p1,n., ''"' w o""' -. o.
on nrrhor, oa1naa ~ go, 80 P''"''"",
shoon E,,at '''o "oo'eu
,hroa ,,oar ia hra,.a 10 premium, 'of
e1r 49,, 80 ,'a,' -, "'so "'S' P'oihiui'
oyoa t,,,o - ~, a'', .''' premium 'oi
premium for eve lambs swsen M" J,o , MS
al for buck veors and ,,o sa,,,o a..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-09-13

Conn. RIVER II. II. Goa meeting of
the stockholders of the Connecticut river
railroad at which 3743 shares were repre-
scented, was held in Boston, Sept. Sd, 10
consider the acceptance OF certain acts of
the late Legislature authorizing the road 10
lease that portion Of the Vermont aud Mass
achusetts railroad between South Vernon
and Brattleboro, and to issue stock or guar
antee bonds of any other road to the amount
of 100000 for the purpose of extending
their line through Vermont aud New
Hampshire, also to secure right Of way
over any of the connecting roads in YER
mont, and authorizing the company to in
crease their capital stock to $500, 900. These
acts were accepted by unanimous vote,
and the matter referred to the directors
with full power.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-09-13

The inherent vitality and progressive
character of the Republican party are no.
where more plainly manifest than in the
boldness with which it meets the question
of woman's enfranchisement-that last re-
naming act, the consummation of which
TONS promise Of equal rights to every cit
izen. The national convention at Philadel-
phia, it will be remembered, adopted res
olution of respectful consideration" to the
demands Of the woman suflragists and
the Massachusetts Republican Convention,
held at Worcester, Aug. 2s, adopted among
its resolutions as part of the State party
platform the following:
"ResOiUed, That we heartily approve of
the recognition OF the tights of woman con-
tanned in the fourteenth clause of the ma
tional Republican platform that tho Re
publican party of Massachusetts, as the
representative of liberty and progress, is
in favor Of extending suffrage ON equal
terms TO all American citizens, Irrespective
of sex, and will hail the day when the ed
ucated intellect and enlightened conscience
of woman finds direct expression at the
ballot-box."
This declaration is frank, full and une-
quivocal. 1t means what it says, and the
party which adopts these sentiments and
maintains them in the faoe of a jeering and
exultant foe, is hardly fit subject fol
burial. The Republican party has yet q
work to perform, and where Massachu-
sets leads, her sister states will eventually
follow.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-09-13

Our county fair is to be held at Newfane
on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. % and
&c. 1t is time, therefore, that those-and
we trust they are many-who design to at
tend and contribute of their means to the
interest and variety of the exhibition,
should complete the necessary arrange
ments with the Secretary, that all may be
done in order and for the best interest of
exhibitors. Some changes have been made
in terms of admission, premium list, and
other points, regarding which information
may be obtained from the hand-bills which
have been circulated through the county,
and ii is hoped that exhibitors will con-
form as far as convenient TO the suggestions
therein contained. We ought to have
iirst-class exhibition this year. Let us all
unite to make it such.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-09-13

ter, whitcomb of Ludlow, and Field of
Springfield.
Scanning the list with an eye to the Sc
lection Of a Speaker, we find in IL but two
or three that could be called leading mem-
beers of the last House, Franklin Fairbanks
of st. Johnsbury, Edward A. Smith of 81.
Adams, and Hugh Henry of Chester, were
such but we think not one of these ever
occupied the chair of the House, or cstab-
lished any especial reputation as parlia-
mentaran. There are several members
who have had some legislative experience
in former sessions. Prominent among
these is Hon. VIM. Hebard of Chelsea but
we should doubt If at his age he would de-
sire to undertake the laborious position of
the chair. General Pitkin Of Montpelier is
familiar with legislative work, rs is Lyndo
of Marlboro, who has served in the Senate
But in the entire list of members elect, we
fail TO find single name which would be
naturally and at once designated for the
Speakorship, by reason of long experience
and demonstrated capacity for the chair.
Among the reelected members, we hear
the name of Hugh Henry of Chester men
toned with favor for speaker. Mr.. Henry
made an uncommonly favorable impress
sion for new and young member, in the
last House, taking hold actively of legisla-
tive business, participating in the debates,
and sustaining himself with high credit.
When once fairly wonted in the chair, we
should say there was material in him for a
good presiding officer.
We learn that Kittredgo Haskins, Esq,
of Brattleboro, will also be a candidate fol
the speakership. lie is an active lawyer
has been States Attorney of Windham
county for several years, is a rising man in
his profession, and has many friends who
would be glad to see him occupying The
| chair of the House.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-09-13

The annual muster of the Second Regl-
ment of Vermont Volunteer Militlaw VIII be
held at Mortified OH the 18th, 10Th and 2Oth
instant.
Mr.. Ii. A. Smith committed suicide AT
Cambridge last week Monday by shooting
himself. No cause for the act is KNOWN
except depression on account of losses by
the floods.
Rich deposits Of oxide of iron have Just
been discovered at West Newport, are pro-
nounced by Prof. Jackson of Boston very
valuable for painting purposes, and are TO
be developed.
Mr.. Pollard Bates, of Chester, WINE
driving from Prociorsville TO Chester, on
Wednesday, the 4th inst, when near Gas
sets station, was thrown from his wagon,
receiving injuries from which he died the
following day.
"A son of Thomas Powers, of North
Bennington, aged seven years, died few
days ago from injuries received at the
hands Of a boy aged twelve years, son OF a
neighbor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-09-13
Poetyy.


ON THE DEATH MINNIE NJ. NoYEs OF GULL
You'd, RRsPEcTFuILr INSCRIBED To MOTHER.
In the bloom Of her youth in her radiance and beauty
We've laid her 10 rest In the grass-coyored dale,
She is gone 4 flower that opens at morning,
At evening lite petals have withered aud fell.
GENTLY around her the green leaves are waving,
Sweet summer zephyrs their murmurings cease,
The birds in the church tower that watches the sleeper
Are chanting above her a requiem q peace
Tho dark be the night Of our sorrow and anguish,
And tears, bitter tears do INCREASINGLY fall,
There is one, who has hidden the poor
Conhde In His bosom, God knoweth II all.
On the shadowess shore, in the choir Of the angels,
Her sweet voice resoundeth forever and aye,
While garands Of glory, Of glory immortal,
Bedeck the fair brow and shall neer fade away.
"There told" shall he light in the evening,
The calm eventide which succeedeth the day,
When the goal shall be reached and we gain the glad
haven,
Where fighing and sorrow shall all pass away.
JENNIE Il. GALE, Guilford, vi.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-09-13
LRGBSL.gTIB'E.

In regard to the character and organiza-
ton of the new House Of Representatives
at Montpelier, the Burlington Free Press
has the following:
The new House, in our Vermont Legis-
lature, will be omphatically new one.
Under the wretehed one-term rule, which
has prevailed so generally, but tpenty-SeUea
of the two hundred and thirty odd mem
bers of the last House have been reelected.
These are Maxfeld of Vergennes, Crosier
of Searsburgh, Marshall of Burke, Good
rich of Hardwick, Sanborn of Lyndon,
Fairbanks OF st. Johnsbury, Macomber of
Westford, Isham of st. George, Smith of
st. Adams, McDufiee of Bradford, Hough-
ton of Orange, Austin of Tunbridge, Wal
worth of Coventry, Chase of Jay, Shedd of
Salem, Buel of Middletown, Ranney of
Pitts6eld, Lewis of Wells, Lance of Cabot,
Dutton of Dummerston, Field of Guilford,
Clark of Jamaica, Dickinson OF Newiane,
Butterfeld OF Wilmington, Henry of Ches-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-09-13
RLECTEO.v CO.u.uR.,.Ts.

The n. Y. Herald says; Yesterdays
election in Vermont resulted in decided
administration victory. There was no
doubt that Converse would DO elected, but
his majority is much larger than even re-
publicans had hoped for. The vote polled
was exceptionally large, but the general in
terest thus shown in the contest did not
degenerate in single instance into dsor-
der. Both parties did their best to win,
and the result is therefore very significant
The verdict of the people of Vermont is.
undoubtedly, that General Grant shall re-
main in the White House for second
term"
Says the Boston Journal: at would
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-09-13

The next session of the Legislature will
be one of more than usual importance. a
United States senator is to be elected, and
questions relative to the!fnances and taxes,
to the educational interests and to the penal
and reformatory institutions and criminal
laws will arise. Local quest ions of con-
siderable importance will also come up for
settlement. In case the project for new
county, to be composed ofcontiguous towns
in Windsor and Windham counties, be
successful, an effort will be made TO have
the county seat of this county removed TO
Brattleboro. The movement for division
of the town of Westminster will also be
pressed, as will a project for annexing that
part of Stratton which formerly belonged
to Somerset, to wardsboro. For the pro-
per disposition OF all these questions, and
the hundreds of others no less important
which will arise, the best wisdom of oul
legislators will be needed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-09-13

Here Ia the history Of the most celebrated tonic OF the
age in nutshell In 1860 1t was announced that
certain combination of vegetable ingredients, with
pure diausiye stimulant working wonders in the
cure Of chronic dyspepsia debility liver COM
naipt periodical fevers and eonst tuition
Al weakness The unpreiendng name given to the
specific was PLANTATION BIrrERs. The statement at
,racted the attention Of invAlids everywhere The
new remedy received fair trial. and the results more
than confirmed ali that had been said in lie praise
rhenoeforward 1t was grand success The business
column. Of the press spread the glorious news far and
wide, and the martyrs to indigestion biiousness,
physical prostration and premature decay as BY
common consent sought relief from the new vegetable
restorative. Thsy found WAai they 'oIgAf From
that time to the present the increase Ia the eensnd
for Plantation Biers has been one Of the m o. srl-
| ing ey,pis In this age.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-09-13

Mr.. Langdon Pierce, of South London
derry, lost horse last Sunday, from lock
jaw, which he valued at $500.
In the recent election, Londonderry
made a net Republican gain of 81, carrying
her majority of 1877 in 1870 up to 1853. F'V-
teen ballots were had for representative, L.
l.. Harrington, Republican, being finally
chosen at 2 O'Clock Wednesday morning.
Good spunk, and better than in 1870, when
they made no choice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-09-13

ney, on Monday, was attacked by a two
year old bull, and narrowly escaped with
his life. The animal had escaped fr ON the
drove, and young Ingram was sent to head
him off, when the bull turned upon him,
and catching him upon his horns threw
him into the air. Ingram, having broken
his club, with great presence Of mind,
when he fell lay perfectly quiet and though
the enraged beast renewed the attack with
great fury, he fortunately did not succeed
in iniictng serious injury, and made Off
before Migrants companions came 10 his
assistance. His escape from horrible
death, under the circumstances, was won
derTul
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-09-13

THE Wears DAUGHTER is the title of
an photographed story by George Me-
Donald, just issued from the press of Rob
erts Brothers of Boston. As a sequel to
the authors ANNALS of Quiet Neighbour
hood" and "Seaboard Parish" the present
story will have special interest to those
who are already familiar with its prede-
cessors. There is nothing startling, moth
ing sensational about the book, but II is
one from the perusal of which person
rises with profit and satisfaction, feeling
of respect for the author, and of renewed
confidence In human nature. For sale by
w. FELTON,.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-09-13

Maine greets Vermont with a Republican
majority of over 10000. In 1865 Cham
berlin, Rep, had 1885, Pillsbury, Dem,
52,2jG, a Republican majority of 1929,
making Republican net loss of about
5000 from that year. But aggregate vote of
1868 was the largest ever thrown, being 49,
~, or 5000 more than it will probably be
this year. Every county has gone Repu.-
lican, and the Representatives to Congress
elected are all Republicans. OF the ISL
Representatives to the Legislature, the Re-
publcans have elected at least 12O mem
bers; increase over that last year of 10.
Tho Senate will be entirely Republican.
This result is naturally disheartening TO
the Greeley party. The Springfield Re-
publican admits that it is evident that the
tide of public feeling is now setting against
the Liberal candidates, and that their
chances of success will depend upon the
introduction of some new element into the
campaign, or upon some turn of affairs
which shall do as much for them as the last
five weeks have done for their opponents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-09-13

Rev. David Palmer was ordained pas
tor over the Baptist church at West Wards
boro on Friday last, with Introductory
prayer by Rev. A. w. Goodnow of Will
mington, sermon by Rev. L. b. Hubbard
of Grafton, ordainng prayer by Rev. Mark
Carpenter of South Windbam, charge to
the candidate by Rev. Mr.. Prentice of
Townshend, right hand of fellowship by C.
p. Frenycar of Jamaica, address to the
church by Rev. A. w. Gopdnow.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-09-13

The West Virginia election resulted in
the adoption of the new Constitution by a
majority of two to three thousand. All of
the regular Greeley and Brown State ticket
was elected by more than 10000 majority,
except Governor. Jacobs, the Independent
Democrat, was at first reported elected by
several thousand majority, but the latest
report brings these figures down TO the re-
gion of doubt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-09-13

A Government investigation of the Metis
disaster is in progress at Providence, r. l.,
and there is prospect that the owners will
be made responsible for losses sustained
by the wreck. All who have claims are
directed to appear before the United States
Court in New York on or before December
II. to prove them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-09-13

The dwelling house of John Kelley
was burned on the Sd inst, and a contribu-
ton has been taken up for him 10 liquidate
his loss.
Several tobacco growers have finished
cutting their crops, while others are still
busy cutting theirs. The yield will be
about a medium crop, though many fields
were more or less injured by the frost on
the Cd inst
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-09-13
-panIel drew IS worm 81, OOO,O OO.

An old farmer said of his clergyman,
whose sermons lacked point, "Ah, yes, he
is good man, but he will rake with tho
teeth upward"
"A proud father in England lately ex-
planned to school teacher as follows I:
"What accounts for John being such bad
scholar is that he's my son by my wife's
first husband"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-09-13

The result Of our State election fully
equals last weeks report Only four small
towns remain to be heard from Bloom
field, Maidstone and Victory in Essex, and
bloomington in Orleans County. Wehave
unanimously Republican Senate, with
200 Republicans 10 81 Democrats in the
House. Convorse's majority now stands at
o5GlS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-09-13
TJI.vDET.f.u COUNTY CONG,L COW
FER B.vCR.

The Wndham County Conference of
Congregational churches, met with the
church in Townshend, Sept 4th. The meet
ing was one of the most interesting in
long time. Owing, in part, to want of the
usual notice, the churches were less fully
represented than was desrable yet the
time was fully occupied.
The sermon and organization occupied
the morning session the first day. Reports
from the churches were given in the after
noon. These were followed by an interest
ing account of the missionary work in the
county, for the past year, by Rev. o. C.
Dickerson. The report, after this, of the
Treasurer of the Windham County mis-
sion, showed gratifying, and unexpectedly
favorable results. II was voted without
dissent to continue the work another year.
Before this, lively interest was aroused
by the announcement that three brethren
from Brattleboro had volunteered to pledge
sums sufficient TO pay one-half the debt of
three hundred dollars on the parsonage of
the young church in North Londonderry.
A suggestion was then made that the re-
naming half be divided into fifteen shares.
A minister offered TO pledge one share.
Enthusiasm was kindled at once, and in
about five minutes the whole fifteen shares
wore PiodBol.
In the evening the Conference was en-
tertained by very happy children's meet
ing which gave much pleasure to those
present. Thanks are due to those who la
bored in preparing and performing this
exercise.
The forenoon session Of the second day,
preceded by prayer meeting ut a. M,
was devoted TO business and discussions.
The discussions were quite practical, and
well sustained.
The Lords Supper in the afternoon end
ed this very pleasant meeting of the Con-
ference.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-09-13

cAurIo-. Parties purchasing "wHIrfs SPECIALLY
FoR DYSPEPSIA expecting to ind 1t beverage con-
tanning alcohol, like the vile 'Bitters" advertised
(which only aggrAyate the disease, and bring 9TH
ers) will be disappointed 1t is MKDIcIsE carefully
compounded on scientific principles, taken in sea-
spoonful Doses and has proved to be the only cuhK
for the disease brought forward For sale by all
druggists. 3m2t
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-09-13

Holloway F'ills.-In all crowded cities, Ma
laria and fogs breathed over and again, till
the strongest lungs are incapable Of producing pure
blood hence the slugsishness Of mind and body the
WEAKNESS aud rrtabity Of many persons during this
Of the year These medicines neutr4h1e tAsse
impurities, and give vigor to the head, heart and
stomach IS cents per boz pot. lSs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-09-13

Tho Grant & Wilson club, organized
here few weeks since, had an impromptu
flag raising last Monday, with speeches by
Charles Burnham, Rev. c. p. Frenyear,
and Benz. Muzzy, followed 10y national
salute of 81 guns. There was quite crowd
in attendance