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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14

in one speaker nowadays. Though still
thing of the old school.
Gen. Banks speech was one Of his finest
efforts, and calculated to intensity our re-
gret at losing him. With him will go out
of that hall its stateliest dramatic element,
its most elegant department, lis richest.
clearest voice. Our Banks gone, there will
be dreary crevasse which nothing can fill.
We hope for him all good things-good
health, good will, and good fortune. When
Cuba comes in, may he find he has castles
in that new Spain when the Sutro Tunnel
Is through, may the Comstock lode come
down handsomely.
His speech was, at the beginning, bland,
and beautiful, and Banksy, so that the Sc
we're character 1t finally assumed was all
the more effective. It seemed to us, of the
unfrancbiscd and unhardened sex, even
cruel.
"Msn's Immunity 10 man
Makes countless women mourn"
At one time he, too, seemed sorrowiul-
oppressed by his solemn duty, his stern
Roman virtue gave way.
The soldier leaned upon his desk,
Aud wiped away tear"
perhaps at the thought that he might be a
poor old millionaire himself, some day. Me
thought that the excusng spirit which dew
up to Heavens chancery with that tear
smiled as he gave il in.
When Gen. Banks began his arraignmeut
Mr.. Brooks was lying on sofa, looking,
han iLrf a "A aa1
and done " 18th mundane and Mobilier mat
ters; but when bis case was touched upon,
he gave q galvanized spring to his feet, aud
strobe with miraculous pride, swiftness,
and steadiness to his seat. Mr.. Bingham,
you know, spoke against expulsion, in his
usual able manner, aud 80 they kept up the
game of oratoriCai see-saw.
The last great speech, was that of Mr.
Butler, delivered last night, before grand
audience. 1t was full of wit and point, and
palpable hits, not without a dash of bis
characteristic audacty, but less arrogant
and offensive than his opponents expected
1t to be. 1t was a magnificent piece o
special pleading, except that it occasionally
overshot the mark. He made out Mr.
Cakes Anies a model of generosity anC
truthfulness-a transparent, translucent
''pure and perfect crysolite" of an old fel
low--an honest, but munificent, mechan
ic; pure-handed blacksmith and shov.
el-maker-the very king of spades.
J Mr.. Buffers forte certainly does not Ii,
in the sentimental, or pathetic-not in ap
peal, but in attack. But though he spring.
on his prey with the strength of tiger, b,
sometimes tortures ii with the small malc,
of a cat. Witness the way he pounced up
on Mr.. Whitthorne, and tossed and tum
bled him about. With what fine, tierc
instinct for flaws he detected every veal
point in the committees report-how b.
sprinkled it with the vitrlol of his sarcasm
and made weak places where it seemed a
least there were none before
l cannot but think that speech, powerful
alike in its bold truth and subtle sophistry
had much to do with the result-the modi
fed verdict of the House-with which ! a
least am well pleased.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14

SToP MY PAPER.-The neatest reply ex-
tant TO those who wish to "run" every
newspaper they may chance TO buy accord
ing to their own ideas, is the following
from the Lyons IN. " Republican:
A former subscriber, who discontinued
the Republican because he could not make
it say just such things as he thought 1t
ought to say, has we learn, recently ex-
pressed considerable surprise to his friends
that the paper should keep running since
he has Withdrawn his patronage. 1t was
pretty close work for while, we confess
but by emitting to put sugar in our tea,
and by buying a cheaper grade of paper
collars, and reversing them for second
and third time, we managed TO rub along
until new subscriber came and took the
place of our respected but disgruntled
friend-and then Richard was himself again.
Nothing but rigid economy will carry one
safely over such a calamity as the loss of a
subscriber.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14

Mrs. STEPHENS NEW NovEL.-Lord
Hopes Choice, Mrs Ann S. Stephens new
Novel, Is in press, and will be pu blished
in a few days by I. B. Peterson & Brothers,
Philadelphia, Pa. 1t is said to be The best
book that this popular American Authoress
has yet written. Lord Hopes Choice"
will be issued in large duodecimo vol
ume uniform with Mrs. Ann S. Stephens
eighteen other works, and will be for sale
at all the Book stores at the low price of
Sl.75 in cloth, or $3.50 in paper cover; or
copies will be sent by mail, to any place,
post paid, by the publishers, on receipt of
the price of the work in a letter to them.
The new novels just published by this well
known house, "Woman's Wrong" by Mrs.
Eiloart, 1.-THE Mysterious Guest" by Miss
Eliza A. Dupuy. "The Artists Love-" by
Mrs. Southworth, Treason at Home" by
Mrs. Greenough, the new illustrated Edi-
ton of 1.-The Count of Monte-C risto," "The
Greatest Plague of Life" and the Illustrat-
ed Edition of beautiful Snow" ETC., are
especially good, and are having large sales,
and should be read by all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14

New PUBLICATIONS REoEIvED.-Laws
of Vermont, 1872 Biennial Report of the
Trustees and Officers of the Vermont Re-
form School, August, 1872; Black woods
Edinburgh Magazine for February and
The Edinburgh Review for January,
American edition, reprinted by the Leon
ard Scott Publishing Company of New
York A; The Poultry World for March. pub
lished by ii. II. Stoddard, Hartford, Conn.,;
Half Hour Recreations in Popular Science,
No. 8 creating of Nebule, comets, met
eoric showers, coral and coral islands, J
published by Estes and Lauriat, l43 WISH
ington street, Boston, and for sale by Che
ney and Clapp. ... ..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14
Jamaica.

Town officers for 1873: Moderator, Lew
is N. Sprague town clerk, Luke Howard (;
selectmen, c. S. Clark, l.. w. Howe, $.
Foskett; listers, w. Cushing, c. Robbins,
A. o. Coleman; overseer of poor, c. 5.
Clark; collector, c. S. Clark grand Juror,
Squire Gleason; town treasurer, Luke How
ard fence viewers, e. G. Pierce, John
Clark, S. S. Howard inspector of leather,
VIM. Bogle sup't of schools, G. p. Fren-
year auditors, l.. n. Sprague, Squire Glea-
son, ID. Sherwin. For commissioner no
vote was cast.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14

Town officers elected March 4, 1873 {:
moderator, Loren Negus; town clerk, Hol-
lis Town; selectmen, Hollis Town, Jr.,
Asa Burnap, Jr., Elliot Leonard; listers,
Sumner Curtis, w. C. Bailey, L. Negus ;
overseer of poor, selectmen; town agent,
II. Town constable and collector, Jas. G.
Wheeler; grand juror, S. Curtis; treasur-
er; Elliot Leonardo fence viewers, j. w.
Rice, John Fegan, l.. Negus; inspector of
leather, G. NJ. Chase; sup't Of schools, c.
S. Curtis; auditors, NJ. Curtis, Il. Roberts,
o. w. Cutler. No vote for commissioner.
An aggravated case of cruelty TO ami
mails is reported as having occurred in this
town not long since. Arthnr j. Belden
drove a team of horses through the deep
snow until they stopped from exhaustion,
then lett them on the road reeking with
perspiration, and went to a neiehboring
house for the night. In the morning he
was so enraged at finding one of them
dead that he terminated me suflerings of
the other by stabbing it with pocket
knife.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14

Town officers for 1873 moderator, l..
men. A. j. Dexter, II. n. Fits, II. NJ. Kid
der listers, ID. C. Dexter, o. c. Fits, J.
G. Higgins; overseer of poor, o. C. Fits
town agent, L. NJ. Newell; constable and
collector, l.. w. johnson; grand juror,
Thomas I. johnson; treasurer, L. Il. Read;
fence viewer, j. ID. Watson; inspector OF
leather, S. S. Phillips; school sup't, David
Palmer; auditors, L. NJ. Newell, L. n.
Whitcomb, Frank johnson.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14

hanging garden of sponge is one of the
latest novelties IN gardening. Take a white
sponge of large size, and SOW it full of rice,
oats or wheat. Then place ii for week or
ten days in a shallow dish, aud as the
sponge will absorb the moisture, the seeds
will begin TO sprout befIre many days.
When this has fairly taken place the sponge
may be suspended by means OF cords from
hook in the top of the window where
little sun will enter. II will thus become
mass of green, and can he kept wet by
merely immersng ii in bow, of water.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14
ROckinRhnns.

Town officers for 1878: moderator, A.
N. Swain clerk, Francis A. Boles select
men, Henry c. Wiley, II. I. Wiley, Frank
A. George; treasurer, Asa Wentworth !;
overseer Of poor, l.. s. Eddy; LIST consta-
bic, c. L. Hubbard, I'd, f. NJ. Barber list
ers, Elias ocott, L. II. Osgood, Geo. w.
Morrison; auditors, L. NJ. Read, f. G..
Butter6eld, j. b. Divoll /; trustee public
money, Elias Olcott; grand jurors, Charles
$. futile, j. o. Smith, II. G. Wiley town
agent, &C. Wiley; sup't of schools, DIR. T..
IL. Pettengill; inspector of lumber and
shingles, S. N. Alexander. Vote for coun-
~ commissioned. Il. Butterfield, 4.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14

The New Hampshire election on Tues
day wasa quiet affair, and the vote was
light. Partial returns show a very close
vote for Governor, with Straw, the Repub-
lican candidate, slightly ahead. Probably
the choice will be thrown upon the Legis-
lature. The Republicans elect eight of the
thirteen Senators and three OF the five
Councillors. The Republicans have about
forty majority in the Legislature. The
three Congressional districts return Demo-
cratic Congressman, though the vote in the
first Is considered close.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14

BILE and collector, David Stearns I'd con-
stable, G. w. Klmball listers, Il. l.. Crow
ell, Henry Winslow, o. Blodgett auditors,
II. E. Baker, s. w. Houghton, John Clark;
trustee, John Kimball fence viewers, J.
@. Roberts, S. S. Hitchcock, Geo. Under
wood; grand jurors, II. L. Crowell, Geo.
Underwood; inspector of leather, Rufus
Moore; pound keeper, l. d. PufI'er; town
agent, ii. Il. Baker; sup't of schools, G.
A. Downs. No ballot for county commits
sionpr
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14

Prof. Boyntcn of Jamaica closed a sue
cessful singing school the 9th inst.
Last Sabbath the ordnance Of baptism
administered by Rev. j. II. Parmelee.
H. p. Freeman has purchased of Wells
G. Halliday the house occupied by Norman
i. Prouty.
Mrs. Il. +. Sherman has sold her farm
TO Labau Jones Jr., q Son. Price $500.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14

The following are the officers chosen at
the town meeting, March 4ih, 1873; moder-
a,or, l.. Il. Woodward town clerk, j. d.
Jones; selectmen, VIM. Harris, Jr., l.. Il.
Woodward, VIM. c. Farr listers, A. H.
Mack, l.. NJ. Lawrence, Elmer Lawrence 4;
auditors, Geo. w. Dimick, A. ID. Stearns,
Geo. Spafford overseer of poor, VIM. Har-
ris, Jr. constable and collector, ii. G.
Stowelli treasurer, J. d. Jones; grand ju-
ror, S. C. WOODBURY., sup't of schools,
Geo. w. Dimiek.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14

Representatives Hoar, Sargent and Will
lard called on the President, a few days pre-
vious to the Inauguration, and presented the
memorial of Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, Mrs.
Child, Mrs. Llvermore, and several more
prominent women of the country, asking
him to recognize, and if in his judgment
proper, recommend in his inaugural adj
dress, woman suffrage 1t seems he did
not think proper and this in spite of the
fact that Mrs Grant is strongly interested
in the woman movement. But then, Mr..
Grant always was very stubborn man."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14

Senator Pomeroy OF Kansas comes out Of
the Congressional investigation right side
up after all, his accuser, York, having
failed to prove the charge of bribery. York
may mean well, but his opponent has the
longer head-and pulse-and he must try
again. Confidence is expressed, however,
that Pomeroy will be convicted OF bribery
in the criminal court at Topeka.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14

HEALTH is often impaired by the excessive use OF
tea coffee. The delicious fragrance and strength
ening qualities Of nice cup Of Broma Cocoa are
known to the student, the invalid, and to the hard
worker the world To such in it's great
est purity any OF the finest preparations Of choco
late, readers have only to ask their grocer for
goods bearing the stamp Of Walter Baker Co, Bos.
ton. This old house has the highest reputation for
its goods aud dates 30 far back rs 1850.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14

Senator Patterson escapes censure by a
despicable dodge. Previous to the adjourn
ment of the regular session, the Senate,
from want of time, of course ~ decided to
postpone consideration of the committees
report until the new body, now in extra
session, was convened. This was done in
full view of the fact that Senator Patter-
sons term was to expire with the 42d Con-
gress and the new body now turn about
and say that no action is possible for the
reason that Patterson is no longer MEM
Der Cute wasn't it?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14

"a. d. Ingram Of this place, the well
known and faithful driver of the Brattle-
boro and Willamsvlle stage, has secured
the four years government contract for car
rying the mails from Gassets station to
Springfield.
The ordination Of Rev. d. C. White
took place at the Universalist church, Fri
day March 7th. The services were inter-
pslinn and imnrassivn-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14

The Post Office appropriation bill, as
signed by the President, excludes abso-
lutely from the mails ell free matter after
the 30th of June next. This, of course, cuts
of all free newspaper exchanges and all
free mail delivery of newspapers to county
sn hscrihars
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14

A freight train of 2S cars, on the Rut-
land railroad, drawn by two locomotives,
broke through bridge near Gassett's sta
ton, Monday afternoon, dumping 10 cars
into the river. The cars were loaded with
bay, corn, marble, -four and oil. The ac-
cident was caused by broken wheel. Just
as they were entering the bridge. Nobody
was injured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14

The fraud and corruption exposed by the
recent Investigations in Congress have
furnished both press and pulpit rare OPP
portunity for morslzing. Boiled down,
the lesson may he stated in seven words:
"Be virtuous and you will be happy"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14
CLASSIFICATION OF CATTLE AND SHEEP.


NEW YORK. March IL. Flour is very dun and quiet ;
State ST 0O6S so; round hoop Ohio 81 l5a $40 so !;
Western 50 IS 10 50 southern SC 10 asa u.s. Wheat
dull; No. srriugsl II l-2 81 so: No. DO 81 $3.50
81; winter red Western 81 81 al 95; white Michigan
81 90 as2 IL l-8 Corn quiet: new mixed Western 65
al 1-2c; old do 65 Las. Oats dull; white Western
so l-2&52c; new Western mixed 4SG so l-2c. Beef
dun. Pork firm and more active; rev mess sl6
Lard weak at l-29s 7-sc. Butter qriet and firm ;
State 80 a 42c.
CHICAGO, March IL. Wheat quiet at &c advance
from last week. sales Of No. spring at 81 81 3-4a
81 22c cash. Corn 1c higher 80 Sa 80 la for No.
mixed cash. Oats steady at % $40 &c cash; 80 20
seller May. Rye firm and scarce No. q s6c. Barley
firm; No fan, 72Cs7 IS l-2c No. 8, 56 s62c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14

George S. Boutwell, Secretary Of the
Treasury. has been elected U. S. Senator
by the Massachusetts Legislature, receiving
1862 votes to lis for II. L. Dawes. BoutwelPs
successor in the Cabinet has not yet been
named
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14

u. w. Hosford, son of r. e. Hosford of
this place, has become partner in the job
printing business in Boston, corner of
Washington and Boylston streets, formerly
owned by s. o. Thayer. Success to him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14

Tho winter term of school In district
No. 2, closed Feb. q. The teacher highly
commends all aud each Of her scholars for
their correct behavior, punctuality, and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14

The Congressional Investigations this
winter have cost, in the House about $780,
600, and in the Senate about 100000. Cheap
AT that
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14

The Republicans of the LIST Connecticut
District have re-nominated Gen. Joseph X.
Hawley of Hartford for Congress, by ac-
t,lamaIinn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14

Charles Lucia of Bridport drank foot
rot medicine (blue vitrioD by mistake for
cider, q few days since, and died In conse-
quence. -. L.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14

Judge A. o. Adds of this State has been
re- nominated and confirmed as member
Of the southern claims com mission.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14
.e01e70 Of The Markets.
WATERFOWL UNION LIVE STOCK MARKET.


wATERrowS, March IL, 1873.
Prices Market Beef. few choice $40 75o IL 90;
Extra 80 75aslO 25 hrst quality IS 25a IS Second
quality, Sc O0dS7 so: third quality, IS OOtd IS so.
STRENGTHENING Oxen-SlO0 100, 2OOta $3.50 2 pair
Mich Cows an Calves-S35 to co; extra S65 to IS.
Farrow Cows s20a $35.
Yearlings-s1O 90 to 49, Two years old-sI9 to s2s
Three years old-S30 to a.
Prices OF Sheep and Lambs.-In lots, IS 90, So so,
"a 90, "a so, rs each Extra, IS 500 81 co. from
1-2c q D.
Veal Calves-s5@s15.
Hdes-erighton, el-2aioo per II Country, 1-2o
Y ID.
NATURALIZATION, l-2s6c . Ii. Country Tallow,
SOS Ia cents per ID.
Pelts 81 75as2 so each; Calf Skins 100 2Uc . Ii.
CLASSIFICATION CATTLE AND SHEEP.
N. B.-Beef-Choce grade includes nothi 2 but
sta-fed HOO to 400 los. Bulocks. Extra and first
quality includes the best, large fat Second and
third quality includes Oxen and two and three year
old steers.
Sheep-Extra include Cossets, and when those OF
inferior quality are thrown out.
Poultry. chickens and Turkeys tic . ~ fair lots
16c b ID; ordinary lots Is al6 Lac d ID.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14
TO ADVERTISERS.

the VERMONT PHOENIX has a larger circulation than
any other Newspaperln Southern Vermont.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-14

NEW YORK, March u.-Money continues clos
Gold quiet and steady at ll5a IFS Ia. Governmen
dull but strong.
The following are the closing quotations:
I'M IL L
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-05-22

times act more like silly school
girl than a woman who has seen
twenty.six years of life.
Il haven't!' exclaimed Clara, and
Charley put his mouth in shape for
a whistle, but Immediately fiattened
out by restive bounce of the old
lady's.
You haven't!' Why, yes Won
have-and twenty Why what
in the world ails the girl! What are
you whimpering about Clara?'
'My-my head aches. Please
don't talk begged her niece, not
quite positive as to the effect her dis
section might have on the young
martyr under her aunt,
| Your head aches, does il? Well.
no wonder, wearing all that mass of
hair on your head is enough to make
it ache. What nonsense it Is, when
there is no one here to see you be.
sides 1t is positively making you
bald headed
Pm not! vigorously responded
the young lady, burying her face in
her hands as she though of all the
nice things the fellow under the car
pet had been saying.
'You're-not? Yes you are. There's
a bald spot on the top of your head
the size of my hand ? and the old
lady extended palm in illustration.
'Now, what in the world are you
crying about, Clara? Sakes alive
niece, you'll cry yourself sick and
then you'll not be able to visit
the dentists Tomorrow
Bother the dentist! Do keep still,
aunt cried Clara, while Charley
attempted to scratch his head, and
had his arms nearly dislocated by a
few restless moves made by the old
lady, as she Indignantly reprimand-
ed her niece for her disrespect and
petulancy.
lit was your own wish to go to the
dentists, Clara; you know it was.
You said that set hurt your mouth,
and you wanted-Goodness, gracious!
What under the heavens does all the
girl? For Clara had darted out of
the room with a smothered cry of
rage and anguish, leaving her rela-
tive to bounce up and down on the
pile OF carpet in sheer astonishment,
until little Charley G-'s respira.
tory organs were like pair of
collapsed bellows.
Then the old lady followed her
niece up stairs, and when the house
was all quiet Charley unlocked the
front door, and, stealing forth, walk.
ed down Lucas Place a sadder and
wiser man.
Clara left town on a visit, and the
young ladies who patronize the
Fourth Street dry goods establish
ment think Charley must be suffering
from a case of unrequited affection,
he looks 80 fiat and talks so dismal.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-05-22
AN OLD-FASHIONED GIRL.
BY A GIRL OF THE PERIOD,

How very wise men think themselves,
Abusing modern girls,
And prating of the awful cost
OF feathers, gloves and curls;
And Dragging of old-fashioned maids,
And "dear old bygone fashions -
When women-if they tell us true
Were kept on the shortest rations.
And oh my stars what fools men are,
To think they can deceive us:
If they prefer the plain old style,
Why don't the donkeys leave us
There must be some iair creatures still
Devoid ofhoops and chignons,
Who scorning founces, robe themselves
In dresses ala Mignon.
I've noticed this, my dear young man,
You're very fond of preaching
But do You think single girl
Will profit by your teaching
While you, instead OF following
The wisdom of your writing,
Devote yourself to stylish girls,
Their palmer sisters sighting.
And SO unawed Well TO low still
The fashions new and nobby,
just for the sake of helping you
Upon your cherished hobby:
But when you really want to see
A maid of ancient sample,
Pray give us the old-fas hioned man
Wen follow your example.
EDITH BoULTER.