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to crime, others 10 drink. II will be bad
enough for the wife and chldron-poor
things-if you keep sober and cheerful.
Don't add TO their sorrows by the cruelty
Of your intemperance. Look at the bright
side. The panic came suddenly, and sud-
denly II may go. You arc not suffering
now, perhaps you won't. Don't borrow
trouble-"Sullicent unto the day is the evil
thereof"
The church must be generous True Chris
tianty is helpful; it looks after the needy
a Christian knight found poor man freez-
ing by the roadside. lie cut his cloak a.
sunder and gave Che half it TO the sufferer
That night the knight saw Christ with the
half of the cloak upon him which he had
given TO the begear. And Christ said, "In-
asmuch rs ye gave unto him, yo gave II
unto me-" And so ii IS 1; as we treat the
poor, SO we treat Christ. Knowing our du-
ty, we shall not be recreant TO il. We shall
look aiter the sick and needy; We shall see
that no one suffers for the want of food, or
clothing, or medical service.
Lastly, cUshould be trustfu, in COD. The
Lord sent the panic, He alone can stay it.
The President tried to stop it; Wall street
and the banks tried; the Bank of England
tried, and it has swept on in 81 ito of them
all. When God speaks it will be Stayed,
and not before. 1t is time when those
who have power with the Lord should use
it. l pity them who have never learned to
pray who have never learned to so to God
as to Father, in the time of need. If your
child cries TO you in the dark, you 1y to its
aid. Oh We, about whom the thick clouds
are gathering, know ye not that your Ia
Their is in the darkness, and that if you will
call upon Him He will surely hear and help
tprt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-11-14

Several weeks have passed since our
last communication to the PHOENIX. We
have ente rtained no thoughts of discontn-
Cing our correspondence. but resume the
pen again, endeavoring to note such events
o! news as has come to our knowledge dur
ing the intermission. No murder, no con-
Migration, except burning brush heaps. no
robbery hereabout to report at this time
and no bones broken, except in one in
stance that of Howard Jones, whose horse
started suddenly without orders from his
master, and not being on guard for such an
emergency, Mr.. Jones found himself Hat
on his back on the ground in the rear of
his wagon with his collar bone badly brok-
en-. 1t was serious matter to him, and
why the old horse should serve his master
such trick was a mystery TO his owner,
for he has always been quiet, trustworthy
animal and steady az a clock.
Somebody has reported about large po-
tatoes, but we have word to say about
beets. Joel Miller raised three beels this
season tina. together weighed II lbs, 10 ".
This intelligence came TO the ears of George
Oimsbee, and refreshing his memory some
what, he recolected that when he gathered
ed his beetS, some three weeks ago, he had
bee,s that beat Mr.. Mller's production sew
eral pounds. Three Of his Gets weighed
Is lbs, and the largest measured two feet
and one inch in circumference. Who has
raised a turnip beet that beats that beet?
Mrs. VIM. o. Miller Las furnished the
pest season for the church, very regularly
each sabbath, a large bouquet Of pretty
flowers, and generously donated them. in
many instances, to some friend who cher
ished flowers, remembering the absent
sick ones who could not be present to see
them at the church. and not forgetting the
pastor nor your humble correspondent.
In regard TO school matters little can
be reported al this writing. Miss Helen
NJ. Gibbs is teaching in district No. 2, East,
and has twenty-four scholars. This is the
only fall school in session. Possibly there
is a school in No. . West, but we have no
knowledge Of its keeping though we have
made several inquiries. Teachers will
please remember that examination day
comes the 22d of this month; exercises 10
commence al 10 o'clock, y. NJ, sharp, in
the school house at the Centre.
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so'oist before tho New England public, and
this impression of her was fully con-
firmed on this occasion. or Miss Bryant
we have only words of warmest praise and
admiration. She has sweet voice Of Won
derful depth and power; in manner she is
easy, graceful and unaffected, and If she
has imperfectIons she has both the time and
the ability to overcome them. The pro-
gramme was most happily chosen. Not in
the least hackneyed, 1t was yet not 50 Sc
verely classical as to be above the popular
taste and enjoyment. AS TO just which Sc
lection was the best, we are at a loss to de-
eide. The introduction OF sacred chants
was novel and very attractive feature,
and the audience evidently thought that
decided hit was made in the vocal march
and in the "Alphabet Song" We are half
inclined TO put own the duet, "Checrfu-
ness" by Mrs. Smith and Miss Bryant,
with the encore following, as the gem of the
evening. Mr.. Fessendon and Mr. Ryder
both appeared TO good advantage in their
solos, and the entertainment very appro-
priately closed with the Grand Scena from
I'll Troyatore,'' by the Quartette, Mrs.
pulIth anu MI Ic5ScnueUs IL tue lculpc
Quartette will visit Brattleboro again we
think they may confidently depend on a
full house.
The following is the list of letters re-
manning in the post Office in this village
Nov. -, 1873:
Gents.-Amos J Barker, # Il Beuis,
Willis BigelUw, Geo. Cook, II l. Canedy,
COLES Damarraes, Solomon II Edward. Is
aac Gilbert, Chas. Lewis, Cnas. Lyons,
Thomas Lils, Chas. More. Gustave Os-
borne, Pcrham, j NJ Pierce, Il b Quinn,
David 4 Robinson, ID A G Smith, Geo.
Sturtstent, ii Streeter, Elouis Taft, w
| Tyler, Master II Mather Taylor, VIM. f
Turner, Cyrus NJ White.
Ladies.-Miss Mary Baker, + l. Butter
field, Mrs + Cutting, Mrs. Rosa V Corbet,
(2) Mrs T A Fisher, Miss Emily ] Herrck,
Mrs Susie Knapp, Miss Catherine Miller,
Mrs Michael Norman, Miss Mary Nichols,
Mrs Mary O'Neal, Mrs L A Richardson,
Mrs. Alpheus Stewart, Miss Hattie Sand
ers, Mrs. NJ Steel.
Held Tor postage. Margaret Gar
vey, Holyoke, Mass.
Thompson & Ranger are Introducing a
style of watches that are among the finest
and most accurate timex eepers in the mar
ket for the low prices at which they are
| sold,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-11-14

SPANISH OUTRAGE.-The American
Steamer Virginius, which attempted to
land men and supplies to aid the insur-
gents in Cuta, was captured by the Span
ish gunboat Tornado, last week. She had
on board 40 passengers and crew, wha
were all taken to Santiago de Cuba and
hen tried as pirates. Four of them were
condemned and shot at once. The four
condemned were Gen. Barnabe de Varona
Pedro Cespedes, Lieut.. Col. Jesus del Sol,
and Col. Ryan. Pedro Cespedcs was
brother of the Cuban president, and Gen.
Narona the commander of the expedition.
The affair has created great excitement in
this country, as II is regarded not only as
barbarous outrage, bnt as direct insult 10
the United States. Our Government will
take action in the matter as soon as the at
tending circumstances become fully and
officially known.
Ldter.-Advices from Havana state that,
on the 9TH inst, the captain and thirty-slX
of the crew of the steamer Vir9iniu were
executed at Santiago de Cuba, and on the
next day, the Sth, twelve more Of the Gu
ban volunteers on the vessel were shot.
Among the latter was Franchi Allaro. AL
faro offered the Spanish authorities 81 ,000,-
900 f they would spare his life. The news
of this last atroctya created general out
burst of horror and indignation at New
York and Washington yesterday. Public
opinion there will ind orse the most decid-
ed action on the part OF our government +;
and 1t is believed that small army OF Gu
ban recruits could, if necessary, be raised
in New York in avery short time. Several
of our war vessels have been ordered to
get ready for sea.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-11-14

The first armed resistance TO British
Rule which eliminated in the indepen-
dencc of these United States occurred at
the court house in Westminster, VT, on
the 18th Of March, l775. William French,
young man % years of age, was prom!-
nent as a defender of the liberty of the peo-
pie, and while facing the enemy received
five bullet wounds in different places in
his thigh, leg, mouth, face and forehead.
On the 18th of March an inquest was held
on his body, soon to be consigned to its
resting place in the common burying
ground, the militia from the neghboring
towns attending and firing volleys over his
grave. A tombstone was soon brought
from Dummerston, bearing an inscription,
peculiarly illustrative of the times, and
placed at the head. 1t was of slaie-stone
and taken from the quarry near his resi-
dence. A few years ago it was taken and
deposited in the old church building for
preservation, where it can now be seen.
Nearly one hundred years have passed
away since the event narrated. The COM
rades of French have all passed away, the
old court house ia gone, the principles for
now we see granite mon ument, beauti-
full in its proportions and design. On its
south side is cut the original inscription.
Between the base and plinth there is de-
posted the following record:
"An appropriation of six hundred dol
lars was made by the state of Vermont ut
the October session of The Legislature Of lS-
70, for the erection of this monument under
the direction of Julius Converse, Governor
of Vermont. The Governor made as his
agents in the matter Henry c. Lane and
William p. Gage, two of the selectmen OF
the town of Westminster. On the goth of Au-
gust, 1873, the said Lane and Gage conclud-
ed 4 contract with Peter II, Laird OF 81.
Johnsbury, W., for the erection of this
monument in its present style and form,
which was duly approved by the Governor.
This monument is erected and placed in
position this sixth day of November, A. ID.
1873, and this record deposited.
Signed by II. C. Lane"
While George w. Newcomb, was COM
ing down the "Willard hill" with load of
straw, his horse became frightened, throw
ing him from the top of the load to the
ground, dislocaling his left shoulder and
badly hruising his head and face.
Mr.. Joseph Leech. who has been feeble
for long time, died on Tuesday the llth
inst, about IL O'clock, NJ. His age was
seventy-two years. His son, Rev. j. Allen
Leech of Keene n. H., exchanged pulpits
vita Re-. p. +. Barnard last Sabbath, so
that he might he near his father in his last
hours.
MIR. J. Il. Ellis OF This town has yearl-
ing steer which we think is hard TO beat.
He was dropped April LIST, 1872, and at the
present time girts feet 10 inches.
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.TnAsHfrD.

We think now that our Mail facilities
are the best they have ever been. Mr.. G.
+. Wellington comes from Bellows Falls
here every day, bringing the U. s. Mail
and people travelling in as nice coach as
any one need to wish for. Mr.. w. seems
10 be very obiging young man, doing
business promptly and seeming gentle
man in every sense of the word. A daily
mail here has long been needed and wish
ed for. Any one wishing can travel 10 and
from jamaica any day they wish, either the
Bellows Falls or Brattleboro way, as Mr.
w. will drive so as 10 make connections
with Bratteboro stage.
People of this town seem to be pretty
unfortunate lately in meeting with acct
dents. Mrs David Twtchell a few DAYS
ago met with painful accident. In Cross
ing on plank tn remains OF I bridge, she
fell ard broke her collar bone, cutting
small cash on the side of her head and
bruising her very much. The Sth inst,
as c. S. Clark was leading his COW and his
horse following, some cattle jumped into
the road frightening the horse into run.
Mr.. G. caught hold of the shafts 10 the
wagon, but that did no good. The horse
ran and smashed the wagon badly, and in
iuring the horse some. Mr.. G. is some
lame but will soon be all right.
This week Monday, as Mr.. Sheldon
Howard was riding along the road leading
from here 10 Wards5oro, his horse became
frightened at an old wagon, and turning
instantly around, threw Mr.. II. out and
smashed up the wagon. INV.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-11-14

The old saying, that one can prove any
thing out OF the Bible that he wishes TO,
finds verification in a little commotion
which has arisen among some of the min
listers at the West over Rev. Robert Coll
yer's declaration that the clergy should not
take de adj head passes or half-fare tickets
on account of the lowering Of sef-respect.
The second and third rate gentlemen of the
cloth are naturally somewhat exercised
over such proposed innovation of their
rights, and one of them triumphantly comes
10 the rescue, armed with q passage from
Holy Writ that just hits the case, and
which he finds in Ezra vii. a.: Also we
certify you that touching any of the priests
and Levites, singers, porters, Nethinim, or
ministers Of the house of God, 1t shall not
be lawful TO impose toll, tribute, or custom
upon them" This, of course, is conclusive
in favor OF dead-heads for white neck err
chiefs, and the old prIverb Is again proved
true. We believe there is also passage of
Scripture (Eph. iv. 2s.) which says " Let
him that stole steal "-and this, no doubt,
was written for the consolation and encour-
agement of the average Congressman OF
tbe present day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-11-14

-QuartermasterGe General VIM. w. Lynde
is reported to be seriously i'll, the result of
injury TO his head, recently sustained while
returning by rail from the West. His
symptoms on Wednesday were reported
more favorable.
The exhibition at the close of C. E.
Browns school in District No. IL, passed
o II very pleasantly to an audience of 200.
The music given by c. L. May Of Mas
sachusetts and G. w. Redfield of Williams
vile, added much to the interest and en-
joyment of the evening.
Mr.. Geo. w. Washburn has bought
back his farm, which he sold last spring,
and has once more taken up his abode
here. His farm is a very pleasant and de-
sirable one, and his neighbors and towns
men hope that he may very long continue
to occupy it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-11-14

LAURA KEENE, who died in retirement
in New Jersey, last week, was for many
years one of the most pleasing actresses of
the New York theatres. She was an Eng
lshwoman, but spent her life mainly upon
the American stage. Industrious, perse-
vering and versatile, she was both popu-
lar and pecuniary success, and fIr part of
her career was manager of the theater as
well as principal actress. She played in
the American Cousin on its first prescnta-
ton in this country, and was one of the ell
ements in its popularity. 1t will be recall
ed that she was performing this play at The
Washington theater when President Lin
coin was assassinated.
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Grafton.

Our village school closed Nov. eth. The
higher was taught by Miss Abbie Lowell of
Oakhnm, Mass. ; the primary by Miss Hat
tie Lawrence of Windham, w., both ex-
perienced and successful teachers.
Mr. Jonathan Leonard is about COM
pleting very pleasant and commodious
dwelling on School street.
The wooden mill Of Il. S. Sabn is run
ming on full time, all hands employed. The
Grafton Carriage company still have their
full number of work. men.
The apple crop in town is larger than
was expected before gathering, prices hav-
ing lessened materially. G.
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THANKSGIVING.
BIZ His Ercclency, Julius ConUerSe, Coz
ernor of The State Of Termont.

BIZ His Ercclency, Julius ConrerSe, Coz
ernor Of Tic State Of Te'nont.
PROCLAMATION.
Time in its ceaseless march has brought
us near the close of another year. sum
mer is past, and Autumn is already yield
ing 10 Winter. The products of the earth
are garner ed up for the sustenance of man
and beast during the barren months that
are before us still faith and hope assure us
that Spring will again return, bringing
with ii the beauty and fragrance of new
year. /" He whose word cannot be broken"
has promised that seed-time and harvest
shall not fail. Now is the time 10 remem-
her the unnumbcred mercies of God; and
while rejoicing in our general prosperity,
let us not forget the poor who are always
with us. In some parts of our country the
King of Terrors has been busy in his work
of destruction, while generally the.mercies
and blessings of God have been showered
upon us and demand our grateful praise.
Therefore, in accordance with the Procla-
nation of the President of the United Stat
es, and in pursuance of immemorial Gus
tom, / do hereby appoint Thursday, the
Goth day of November next, as a day of
thanksgiving and praise to God for his
merciful Kindness 10 this Commonwealth
and the people thereof, as well as TO this
great nation and 1 exhort the people Of
this State to lay aside all unnecessary la
Dor, to meet in their several places of pub
lie worship on the day above named, and
there earnestly invoke the forgiveness of
our many sins, and make our acknowl-
edgments to Almighty God for his boun-
ties and His protection, and offer to him
our united prayers for their continuance.
In witness whereof, 1 have hereunto signed
my name, and caused the seal Of the State
TO be affixed, at Woodstock, this twenty
seventh day of October, in the year of our
Lord one ihousand:eight hundred and
seventy-three.
JULIUS.CONvERSE.
BY the Governor,
JOSEPH ID. DENIsoN,
Secretary OF Civil and Military Affairs.
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The Catholic ladies of Memphis last
week decorated the graves OF the priests
who died at their posts of duty during the
recent epidemic of yellow fever.
"A private dispatch from Lexington, Va,
announces the death, on the 9th instant, of
Mrs. Lee, widow of General Robert Il. Lee.
Mrs. Lee has been an invalid for the last
eight or ten years, and her health since the
death Of her husband, three years ago, has
has been gradually becoming more enfee-
bleh.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-11-14

II is worthy of note that during the prev
alence of the terrible epidemic the Mem
phis newspapers stood their ground and
did not miss an issue, Notwithstanding the
fact that trade was entirely stopped and all
the usual sources of newspaper revenue
were cut of, so that the papers must have
been run al dead loss. The effect of the
suspension Of the papers could not have
boen otherwise than to have added materi-
stricken city, and their publishers are wor-
thy Of all praise for their pluck and hero
ism.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-11-14

IN \ RAGE.--The "Record" man at Brat
tleboro is evidently in Il rage, and tears
about like mad bull, in his last issue, the
"PhmniX" being the red rag that aroused
his ire. "Mallcous, odoriferous ANIMAL"
"lie" in capital letters, and the like, abound
in an article overa column long. IT is SUR
prising that so deoorous a journal, which
has so often expressed its disapproval of
the objectionably strong language of the
Argus and Patriot, should so far forget it.
self as 10 indulge in such coarseness of ex-
preston. Montpelier Argus.
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The Phoenix for 1874.
TWO MONTHS FREE.

In accordance with our usual custom we offer the
Puu,jIx to New subsc ribers, Free, for the re-
mander Of this year-or, from to January 1875,
at the usual yearly rates. viz 80 90 in clubs and So %
to single subscribers.
eE- We hope that each of present subscribers
will interest himself or herself tonmase 1t known to
neighbors and friends that 81 90 pays for the
Phoenix from this date to january L.
1875, when sent in clubs So as when sent to sim
gle subscribcrs-CAsH TO ACCOMPANY THE ORDER
postmasters and others who haveiasssted us hereto
fore are hereby authorized to act for us this year as
usual Address all orders to
FRENCH & sTEDMAN,
Propristors Of The Fremont Phenfr.
Brattleboro Oct %, 1873.
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To Our Patrons.

The regent change in the ownership of the PHGNIx
renders an carly settlement of all accounts due the Of
ace not only very desirable but very important. We
request therefore that all those of our patrons who
arc in arrears for subscriptions for advertising will
remit US the amounts due Immediately, and without
further notice We trust and believe that our friends
will see the necessity Of prompt settlement and IA
yor us accordingly. FRENCH STEDMAN'
Brattleboro, Sept l, 1873.
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Hfnsdate, ". N.

John II. Henry met with a serious
accident Tuesday forenoon. While driv-
ing down Stebbins hill with his meat cart
the horse took fright and ran, throwing
him out, and making wreck of the cart.
Tho horse was stopped at the hotel. Mr..
Henry received severe scalp wounds, but
II il hoped his injuries are not serious,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-11-14

1t is really refreshing to observe the bois-
ferrous and chldlike hilarity which the
Democratic papers, under the leadl Of the
New York World, exhibit oyer last week s
elections. Unjust have been Gerry happy
feeling that inspired the paragraph which
we copy in another column fiom the
World. But sixty years is a good while
for even that journals long headed "arith-
metic man" 10 look forward to.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-11-14

1t Is commonly reported that the first
class hotels in the large cities are seriously
contemplating reduction of their prices.
This is one result of the panic which no.
body will regret. Another result, which is
cause for heartfelt rejoicing is seen in the
decline Of the liquor traffic. In New York
II is said TO have fallen OFF from thirty to
fifty per cent, in localities where the better
classes reside, while in some wards where
the masses of the laborng classes live, the
business Is nearly at stand STILL
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PHfneg.

The select school taught by Mark Ward
closed on Friday, Nov. 18th, with an exam
ination, which passed off very successfully.
Those who attended the examination, or
visited the school during the term are well
satisfied that tho committee placed the
right man in the school room.
The public examination of teachers will
be held at the town hall on Saturday, Nov.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-11-14

When goods are offered at prices really
on level with the times they will be pur-
chased. H. b. Claflin & Co. of New York,
having reduced the price of the whole of
their immense stock, sold on Tuesday $780,
900 worth Of dry goods. "Small profits and
quick sales should be the motto.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-11-14

Pretty good evidence of the heterogen-
eous character of our Western population is
found in the fact that the Chicago Stats
Zeituag, on the day before the election last
week, called the voters to the polls in ten
languages Irish, Norwegian,
Dutch, Swedish, Bohemian, French, Polish,
italian and English Truly we have grown
sun, and lis hard telling what the Ameri-
can of the future will be. We hope he will
be honest
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-11-14

The carpenters and masons are busily
engaged repairing the Congregational
church. 1t is thought that in three or four
weeks il will be ready for occupancy.
We are having Lyceums here in the
Baptist vestry every Wednesday evening
at which we have ve~y large attendance.
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GHiI(ord Centre.

+. q. Stewart tcolored) will lecture in
the town hall next Sabbath eve.
Joshua Hutchinson and Walter Kit
tredge give concert In the town hall next
Tuesday evening.
Sunday School concert in Baptist church
at Hinshnrg next Sunday mt |, Il. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-11-14

Our Edwin brood man will have TO look
to his laures. A Portland, Me-, medium
cl aims TO have anticipated all the points of
III e Darwinan theory in twenty-iour pag-
es of ioolscap, written during one inspired
trance eiGhteen years ago.