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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-01-17

The MaryVlIIe Mail arrives at IUoU, A. M d..u "
parts at 200, P NJ, daily, except Sundays :,
Maynardville Mail arrives at 1900 NJ. On Mondays
and Thursdays aad departs at Loo, P: NJ same days.
The BIain's Roads Mail arrives Tuesdays and Fri
DAYS at HOO A. NJ. and departs at l200 same days.
GAP Creek Mail arrives "Wednesday at 300 P. NJ,
and departs Thursday at 600 AN.
The Post-Ofice opens ats, A. NJ and closes at 4:3o
PM Omen again $780, PM: closes at 200 PM ONCE
open on Sunday at Loo P. NJ. for one hour.
JAMES RODGERS. PM,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-07-11

The morning of the Fourth dawned
upon us pleasantly in the midst of fire
crackers and like juvenile sports. AT nine
o'clock she Baptist Sunday School and
their friends left for picnic with the Bap-
lists of Fast Dover in Mr.. Israel Haynes
grove. At eleven the Wilmington Cornet
Band, followed by their.numerous admir-
ers, marched to Mr.. l.. b. Barnards beau
tiful grove in this village where they had
advertised TO give an "open air concert"
o. Il. Butterheld, Esq, presided. After
music, prayer was offered by Rev. Mr..
Field. Mr.. Butterteld followed with a
timely Grafton, full of patriotism, suited to
the occasion. III. b. Wolcot, law student
fresh from the classic halls of Oberlin, read
the "Dec!aration of Independence" with
great acceptance, after which the Band
played america" and yankee Doodle"
Rev. Mr.. Field spoke about ten minutes
very eloquently, when they adjourned to
the bountiiully loaded tables. Just al this
moment it commenced laundering and
raining powerfully, and the multitude
scattered, loosing all the fine speaking and
sweet music which was in reserve. Rain
had long been prayed for, but was not par
ticularly desirable at that time. We were
all thankful, however, for the good we had
received, and not disposed TO grumble.
The late rains have improved the hay
crop, which is being harvested very gener-
ally throughout the town.
Edmund NJ. Boyd has built large and
commodious barn on the spot where he
had one burned short time since.
1t was nice affair last week Thursday
evening-the marriage of Mr.. Albert Buell.
and Miss Abbie Boyd. The bride looked
beautifully, the entertainment was excel
lent and the evening delightful. At half
past nine the Band .serenaded them with
some choice music, closing with "Home,
sweet home" May their lives always be
as plea SAINT f.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-07-11
THE rRR.u O.N'T CB.vTR.sL R.sEL
ROsD I.vVRSTSG.gTxO

The Committee of the Vermont Legisla-
ture, which was appointed to investigate
the affairs of the Vermont Central Rail-
road, has completed an elaborate report, Of
which the following is a summary:
Those who received legislative retainerS
are eXonerated of corrupt inteut, bat those
who paid them did so chiefly 10 gain influ
encc in creating and maintaining public
sentiment. The car companies were organ
lied by tho officers and their immediate
friends, and were profitable, but did not
deiraud the trust, and were of advantage to
the public. The policy of such orGaniza-
lions is, however, questioned. The foun-
derry contract yielded royalty Of Sl3j, 900
to w. c. Smith, which was proper before
he became a trustee; since then they leave
the courts to determine. They do not feel
sure that the prices of castings were not too
high but do not find ailirmatively. They
find secret service fund set apart and con-
trolled by Gov. Smith, which they do not
consider necessary. 1t was in some instan--
ces misapplied, and large portion was un-
accounted for owing to Gov. Smiths refus-
al 10 testify in regard TO ii. They cannot
find whether IL was or was not correctly
used. They do not go into the subject of
private frauds in the trust, but leave 1t TO
the courts. The Sullivan Road has been
run for the benefit of Gov. Smith and his
associates, and has Melted them upward of
$3.50, 200, but II has not bean ran 10 the
prejudice of the Vermont Central. Messrs.
Smith and Clark received nearly 1897 900
from the NJ. and Vt. j. Road. The Com
mittee requested the books, but they were
not brought from Canada, 50 they could
not ascertain as TO the alleged frauds in the
construction account. Since the lease to
the Central Road, the road has been operat-
ed honestly under ii. If there was any
impropriely 1t is referred to the courts. w.
c. Brown was paid S25. 900 rs retainer on
which they had no testimony but tlSs ~
Gov. Smith. They find that it was All un-
necessary and extravagant fee, but do not
find that 1t was bride. They recommend
that the whole system of passes he abolish
ed as one against public policy, and tend
ing to an undue political influence, and the
creation of a privileged class. The censure
of the judiciary heard outside of the State
is accounted for on the ground of the I'M
fortunate relation so long sustained by the
court to the roads. The general impolicy
of continuing cause indefinitely in court
when 1t involves important business oper-
atoms is condemned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-07-11
HeIIesrs Fails.

The 4th passed by in an unusually
quiet manner; there being but little noise
and no accidents. Several picnic excur-
sions were formed and left the village at an
early hour, made up mostly Of the children
belonging to the different sabbath schools,
together with their parents, the Methodists
going to Warren's pond in Alstead, N. H.,
the Congregatlonalists TO Minard's pond,
and the Episcopals to Morgan's Grove.
Later in the day another party went to
Charlestown N. H., while our Band were
absent on duty at Unity Springs.
Tho old Blacksmith Shop that has been
on the move for the past week is at last To-
Gated on Rock ingham street, and the foun-
datlons of large ware house are being
laid ON the site where ii formerly stood.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-07-11

The movement for general reunion of
Vermont soldiers, 20 be held at Rutland on
the 9th, 9TH and Sth of August, is apparent
ly meeting with good response from all
parts of the State, and we anticipate large
gathering on that occasion. Soldiers join
ing the company organizations will 60 to
Rutland and back for fare one way, go in
to camp on the fair ground, tents and straw
being furnished gratis, and can carry their
own rations or buy them there, as each
shall choose. There are TO be no assess
ments and no expenses but just ones own
personal expenses, which may be very
light under the above named arrangements.
There will be no duty to be performed, no
drill, nothing but TO eat, drink (water) and
be merry. Probably there will be guard
mount and dress parade, just to see how it
will seem, and there will be speaking, sing
ing of the old songs, telling of stories, etc.
In short it will be three days of friendship
with the old friends-three days of recrea-
ton to men who have earned such rest,
both during and since the war. At an in
formal meeting of soldiers held in Burlng-
ton on the 4th, TO take preliminary meas
ures TO promote the purpose, there was
much spirit and enthusiasm manifested.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-07-11

evening to late on Friday night. Good dis
plays of fireworks were given Friday eve.
ming on Main and Canal streets by Messrs.
c. J. and p. +. Amidon, +. w. Robertson.
j. II. Mathews and Dir. Lamson. But the
most novel feature of the day, was the trial
of the big double ton.inch Fits gong pre-
scented 10 Messrs. Fisk & Hopkins by Geo.
c. Fisk, Esq, of Springfield, Mass, aud
placed on their new engine house. It's a
roarer surely, as many people in the adj
joining and other moro distant towns can
testify, and its voice will ere long become
familiar to listening ears many miles away
as 1t shall daily calrt laborer to his task.
We regret 10 add that the pleasant features
of the day were supplanted late at night by
a free fight on Main street under the in
SEPARATION of liquor transported in weak ves-
sells from the South Vernon picnic.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-07-11
.Edanssriffe.

The GLORIOUS FOURTH was celebrated
by us here in Adamsville pretty thorough
,ly. About IL o'clock, A. NJ, company of
men and boys assembled on 1.-THE meadow"
for a good old fashioned game of round
ball, but were soon driven by the "Storm
King" TO seek the kindly shelter of sugar
house near by, and oh ! how IL did rain for
about an hour. But for wonder there
was no grumbling. All seemed to agree
that the rain would do more good than the
ball play. After the shower we were join
ed by more friends, and soon ''put him
out p and "come home" "come home n
was about all that could be hea I'd in that
vicinity. At 4 o'clock the company broke
up and went home, feeling well satisfied
with their afternoons work. In tho eve
ming a few couples assembled at Horace
Adams's hall where few pleasant.if not
profitable hours were passed in dancing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-07-11

Rev. Jas. Garland, late of Rupert, VT,
will occupy the Congregational Church in
this town during the month of July. His
record rs a minister of ability and chris
tain integrity is all We could ask ; and bet
ter than all, he is prepared, if we will do
our part, TO give himself wholly to our
town and people as our own mini ,ter.
There has long existed the feeling with
many here that such an arrangement
would more than any other rally and unite
the friends of public order and the gospel
in our town. Let all at least give our new
man hearing, and the enterprise fair
trial. Come all. n.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-07-11

On Independence day, the ladies of the
Congregational society held festival and
furnished Strawberries, ice cream, lemon
abe, cakes, &C., and the young men gave
us fine display of fireworks in the eve
ming.
"A slight irregularity in the wool trade
occurred here last week. There was taken
from the wool house of Ira Smith about 1GO
pounds of wool, without his consent, pack
ed in large box and shipped TO Keene,
N. H., where it was disposed of to Messrs.
Faulkner IL Colony. The party particular
ly Interested has confessed the defalcation
and proposed settlement. In accordance
with custom. we withhold the name of the
transgressor on account of responsibility.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-07-11

During the thunder storm of Thurs
day, the 3D. inst, the lightning struck the
dwelling house of Miss Ellen Crawford of
this village. The fluid struck the chimney
OF the main building, passing down the
outside of the chimney to the roof, down
the roof to the tin eave-spout, following
the eave-spout to the lower end of 1t, on
the east end of the ell part, where it passed
through the spout, drilling hole about the
size of rifle bail, t. nail-head, following
the nail to the inside of the ell, and setting
fire to the woodwork between the walls of
the room and brick-oven, but doing no
further damage. The fire was soon extin-
guished
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-07-11
FEnfffUr.
FATAL SHOOTING AFFAIR.


On the evening of July 4th, James
Crosier of Halifax, shot and killed his SON.
in-law, William Smith, during drunken
alteration. The two had been spending
the day at Green River Village in Guilford,
had partaken plentifully of the ardent, and
on their return home in the course of
dispute from words came to blows. Smith
knocked his father-in-law down, pounded
him severely and threw him out of doors.
The old man was badly bruised and stun
ned, but rushing into the house he seized
loaded shotgun and aiming it at Smith,
shot him dead. Croser has always sustain
ed good reputation as peaceable, law
abiding citizen; while the son-in-law when
under the influence of liquor has always
been ugly and quarrelsome. On Saturday
a court of inquiry was held. The respond
ent waived an examination and was COM
mitted to Jail to await action of the grand
jury I'm September (
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-07-11

THE FOURTH AT BURLINGToN.-Proba
bly, the most imposing celebration of the
Fourth ever held in Vermont occurred at
Burlington, and connected with 1t was the
muster of the lst Regiment National Guard
held on the Sd and 4th. The grand isci-
dent of the celebration was the insugura-
lion of Mead's new statue of Ethan Allen,
which surmounts the granite monument
erected some years since over the grave of
the old hero in Green Mountain Cemetery.
The procession was formed around City
Hall Park early in the afternoon and was
made up substantially as follows The
Queen City Band; a company of U, s.
regulars from Platisburgh; St Adams
Drum Corps and the LIST Regiment VT.
Militia; detail of artillerymen, in revo-
lutionary uniforms and with the cannon
captured at Bennington carriages con-
tanning the Governor and staff, the invited
guests, veterans OF the war of 1912, Mayor
and Council of Burlington, and ofiicers of
the department of Vermont Grand Army
of the Republic; the Sherman Band of
Winooski soldiers of the late war, III der
command of Warren Gibbs; Hiberbian
aud French Societies of Burlington drum
corps, and the Burlington fire department.
1t vas beautiful procession and probably
two miles long.
At the stand, which was very large and
covered with canvass, and was in a field
near the cemetery and in full view of the
monument, the exercises were as follows:
After music, prayer by Rev. President
Buckham of the U. V. NJ. and S. A. c.;
presentation of the statute by John N.
Pomeroy, trustee of the monument fund,
who gave a detailed history of the efforts
which were then crowned with success;
its acceptance by the people of Vermont
by Gov. Converse; unwilling of the statue,
which was greeted by an artillery salute,
music and cheers; the singing OF a dedi-
cation ode, written by oliver Wendell
Holmes, music written by s. C. Moore of
Burlington, and an Grafton on the charac-
ter and services OF Ethan Allen, by Hon.
l.. E. Chittenden of New York. A dress
parade OF the regiment and a creditable
display of fireworks in the evening con-
cluded tho observance of the day. The at
tendance was large. HHFr q
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-07-11
U.csf HfaffIeL ara.

Tho graduating exercises at Glenwood
Ladies' Seminary will occur on Thursday
evening, July II.
The young people held picnic on the
afternoon of the Fourth, in Reeds woods.
The thunder shower caused a temporary
retreat to a neighboring sugar house, and
the resulting dampness was not conducive
to general enjoyment, yet the table was
spread, and the edibei successfully dis
posed of, and all were in good spirits.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-07-11
Saddsrga.

Abbott Davis, only son of Arad A. Da-
Wis, aged IL years and months, was
drowned on the 80 inst, vile bathing in the
The parents have the sympathy of the
whole community. In this sad event they
have lost a faithful and dutiful son, and
the community one of its best young men.
The rains of late have given vegetation
new life, and the hay crop will be much
botter than many anticipated.
George II. Richmond has taken pos
session of the old Carding machine, and
he Intends to have it in operation the pres
ent week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-07-11

buildings, which were situated on Main
street, between the Mansion House and
the American hotel and just opposite the
soldiers monument, were old wooden
structures, chiefly valuable from their sit
uat'on, and were entirely destroyed. The
occupants on the first floor were: II. w.
Payne, harness aud saddlery loss about
5000, insurance - $50; J. II. Hollister,
jeweler, saved all the customers watches
and other valuabIes in the safe, but lost
about $4,000 on goods, uninsured, and &c.
600 on his building, insured for the same
amount; l.. N. Bailey q Co., tailors, saved
about ree-fourths OF their stock of Sl4.-
600 in fair condition, inslred for 50, 600;
Is. G. Bangs, millinery, saved most of his
goods, loss about 81 900, no Insurance; D.L.
Sammis, dry goods, saved abOnt four-fifths
OF his stock of $4,000 insured for $40, 00C;
Il. Pond, clothing and furnishing goods,
saved most of his stock and has 81, 600 in
surance on it. Mrs. Mary Pond owned the
second building, which was valued mt about
$4,000 on account Of its situation, insured
for $1,000. The second floor was occupied
by IL. j. Davis, photographer, who lost
good portion of his stock and all his furni-
ture, partially insured; William Elliot
and Alfred Wells, insurance agents, who
lost simply their Office furniture; and by
ID. l.. Sammis, dry goods, and Bailey Il
Co., tailors. The law library of Whiting
driswold, in Henry's building, adjoining.
was badly damaged by water. The origir,
eff the fire is unknown. but it is supposed
that 1t caught from some fireworks that
were let off behind the building, late at
night. The total loss is over $50, 900, all but
about $4,000 being covered by insurance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-07-11
Hiasdalf, ". III.

On The afternoon of the lth inst, some
splendid showers We're substituted for the
proposed union picnic.
Geo. w. Holland is about 10 remodel
and rofu' nish his store inside and paint it
outside.
Both Old aud Young America here were
irrepressible on "lhe day We celebrate"
The, almighty China cracker cracked
thro ugh Main street from early Thursday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-07-11

The Agricultural Bureau at Washington
announces that the indications of good
wheat crop for the Unitcl States for 1873
are at least as promising as were the signs
of last juno for 1872, when the department
estimated the prospective yield at O,OO0,-
600 bushels and the actual crop turned out
to be 1887, O2O bushels. With equally IA
vorable conditions TO the end of the har-
vest this year the department thinks the
crop may be safely estimated at $50, 100000
bushels, Notwithstanding serious losssa 10
the spring wheat in some districts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-07-11

sYMEToMS-want Of appetite, rising OF food and
wind from the stomach acdiy of the stomach heart
burn, drynsss and wilderness Of the tongue in the
morning, sense of distenson in the stomach and
bowels, sometimes rumbling and pain; costiveness
which is occasionally Interrupted By dArrhcea pale
of the urine. The mouth Is clammy, or has a
sour or bitter taste. Other frequent symptoms are
waterbrash, palpiaton Of the heart, headache, and
disorders Of the senses, seeing double nc. There
is general debility, languor, and aversion to motion
detection Of the spirits disturbed sleep, and frighfui
dreams
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-07-11
WATERFOWL UNION LIVE STOCK MARKET.
wArERrows, July 8, 1877

WATERrowS, July g. 1873.
Prices Market Beef. few choice-SI CGa 10 25 ;
Extra SO o0ds9 rs; first quality ss OOCs 60: Second
quality, Sc 00@ 81 50 third quality, IS O04 IS So
Stores-Working Oxen-slO0, $3.50, 200@ S275 q pair.
Mich Cows ami Calves-sSO to 60; extra Sos to 95.
Fsrrow Cows-S15 to 40.
Yearlings-s10 co to 49, Two years old-t2O to $2s.
Three years old-S3O to 45.
Prices of Sheep and Lambs.-In lots, IS 90, So 20,
So 7iasi each; Extra, 81 5OGs7 per head or from
1-2ta7c D ID. Yearlngs l-2@7c q h.
Spring Lambs-9a11 lac q H.
Sheared Sheep-4Ca5 l-Ic 2 Ii.
Veal Calves-S3dSl0.
Hides-Brighton, DC Rb; Country, IS 1.2so . ID.
Tallow-Brighton, 1906 3-4c Tstb. Country 5@
as lac per ID.
Pelts 81 75dS2 80 each; sheared Sheep Skins 5oc
each. Lamb Skins 5Oc each. Calf skins l6vdlSc 4 h.
CLASSIFICATION OF CATTLE AND SHEEP.
N. B.-Beef-Choice grade includes nothisg but
,tallfed HOO to l400 lbs Bullocks Extra and frst
quality the best, large fat oxen Second and
third quality includes Oxen and two and thres year
oldsteers.
Sheep-Extra include Cossets, and when those of
inferior quality are thrown out.
Poultry. Chickens and Turkeys lie 3 10; medium
16c . ID; ordinary let's l5c y ID.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-07-11

An elm tree standing near The house of
M. II. Lawton was struck by lightning,
during the shower of Thursday, July Sd.
from which 1t passed through the house,
igniIing paper in the chamber and making
large hole in the floor below. Two boys
were in the chamber, one of them having a
fiddle in his hand from which IL was thrown
violently across the room. Seven persons
were in the house, but fortunately escaped
without injury,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-07-11
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-07-11

meeting OF the Vermont Valley Railroad
Co., advertised for Friday of last week, at
the Island Honse, was not held, in conse-
quence of an injunction served upon them
by the Vermont Central, and II was ad-
journed TO July 81. A contest is now go
ing between the Central and Connecticut
River road, for possession and control of
the Vermont Valley, aud the game of
checkers between the two may be consid-
cred as fairly begun.-BeiiowS Falls Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-07-11

The woman suffrage movement is haV-
ing fair weather in Ohio just now, with
promise of still brighter skies. The first
amendment to pass the constitutional con-
vention at Columbus was one providing
that women may be eligible to appointive
Offices, such as superintendent, trustees
and school officers, and committee of sew
en- has been appointed 10 consider the act
ual question of woman suffrage. The
friends of the movement are actively be-
sieging the delegates; numerous petitions
have been presented and speeches have
been made by its prominent advocates.
Efforts are being made TO refer the ques-
ton to a vote of the people.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-07-11
Re11e70 Of The Markets.

NEW YORK. July 9. Flour lower; State "a 75s
75 round hoop Ohio SO 00a So so; Southern Sc 90
OSLO so. Wheat lover; No. spring 81 so; No. do.
81 4OdSl 42 No 81 33@sl 35 white Southern 60 90.
Corn active: new mixed Western 51@53c. Oats are
heavy aud decidedly lower new Western mixed 43 Ia
GA 1-8c. Beef quiet. Pork frmer new Mess s17 IS
@s17 90. Lard stronger at 1860 o-16c. tier quiet
State 24Ca28c.
CHICAGO, Julys. Flour quiet Wheat iu fair de-
mand and higher; No. spring hard sold at 81 30 /;
No. spring closed 81 Is So the spot or seller
July; No. spriug s1O3 1-2ss1 o.; rejected 96a97c.
Corn active and higher No. mixed on the spot or
seller July 80 1891 Oats In fair demand sales Of
No at 29c cash. Rye is frmer; No. COO GO 1-9a61
asked. Barley in fair demand; No. 2 fall Coo; No.
do Acc. Pork in fair demand and higher; nornally
SIS 80 on the spot.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-07-11

Preparations are being made for the APP
preaching trial of the Modocs. Col. Eliot,
Major II. p. Curtis, Judge advocate, and
DR.. L. S. Belden, official reporter OF the
military commission to try the Modoc
prisoners, arrived at Fort Klamotb, Or,
Saturday, from Yreka, aud the prospects
for speedy converting of the military COM
mission have assumed tangible shape.