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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-02-28

Alexander II. Stephens has been elect
ed to Congress from the sth district of Geor-
gia.
Our country, it is said, has had but one
black eyed President. That was General
Harrison.
The Danbury News says: San icicle
nearly two feet long fell from Main street
building, Friday afternoon, and went point
first down the back of an elderly man who
was standing on the walk below talking
about foreign missions. The subject was
Immediately changed
An ingenious Bostonan has invented
an anti-swindling ballot-box. BY me-
chanical contrivance, the number OF times
the box is opened for the reception of bal
lots is marked. This register shows at all
times the whole number of votes deposit
ed, and as IL records but one every time the
box is opened, any attempt at stutfing is at
once discovered.
An old woman observing sailor going
past her door, and supposing 1t to be her
son Billy, said; "Billy, where has my COW
gomez" "Gone to the devil for what
know" replied the sailor in contemptu-
GUS tone. "Well, rs you are RoihH thal
way" said the old lady,"I wish you would
let down the bars"
The first mule ever taken down into
the West shaft of the Tunnel, was brought
out Feb. 18th, after residence of three
wears and two months Gin the bowels of
the earth" With the exception Of slight
ly impaired breathing apparatus-probably
caused by inhaling impure and smoky air
he appears to be In a healthy condition.
Some "agile" newspaper chap describes
a dance thusly; 1.-THE resined hair OF the
pale horse travels merrily over the intes-
tine OF the agile cat, evoking music to
which the impatient feet trip gally upon
the floor, while the Jingle Of the sleigh bells
and the voices OF the slelghed bellies are
borne on every breeze"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-02-28

worse than had been imagined, and lead
one to doubt If the average Congressman
be superior in point of morality TO the aver
age criminal in our jails. 1t has been claim
ed that Congressman had perfect right to
buy stock of Cakes Ames and receive big
dividends on il, and that legislation was
not in any way affected by their action.
Possibly that reasoning Is correct, and 1t
might be accepted as sufficient, If these
Congressman did not, by their action dis
prove it. They claim to be honest bat act
as IL they were guilty. If there was moth
ing wrong in the possession OF this stock,
why should there be so much prtvarica-
ton and such an attempt f. az up Tue
TRANSACTIONS 1t Is to be feared that tue
worst of this affair has not yet been brought
to light. Men would not be likely TO swear
falsely, commit perjury, for the Insufficient
reasons that have thus far appeared. Much
as the people deprecate the giving or re-
ceivlng of brides, there has as yet appeared
nothing in these investigations that should
lead men to peril their regulations by false
swearing. The general impression will be
that there is something still more corrupt
at the bottom of the whole transaction
which the committees have failed to faith
ON. Let the honest and faithful members
to whatever party they belong, remember
that their personal honor and the honor %
the nation is at stake. The people insis
that this matter shall be probed to the bot
tom, no matter who or how many are i'm
plicated. The punishment-that will be
attended to by themselves.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-02-28

MIR Elijah Stebbins, Jr., has returned
hale and hearty from his sojourn in the
woods of Canada, up the Ottawa River ac-
companied by Mr.. Lowe of Fitchburg,
Mass. They resided there over five months
in house of their own construction, six
teen miles from civilization, where their
business has been hunting and fishing.
For fish they caught black bass and pike,
many of the latter weighing from len to
twelve pounds each. They could get canoe
full in a short time. Ducks were found in
abundance, as well as any quantity of par
tridges. They only killed ninety-four of
these for food, as the noise would have
tendency to drive away the deer They
killed thirty-two deer, sixteen each, some
foxes, mink and other game also four
wolves. The deer skins they had tanned
and manufactured by the Indians into
moccasins and mittens, some of which they
brought home.
"A. n. Lawson, a soldier Of the war of
the Rebellion celebrated Washington's
birthday by the birth of daughter, it be-
ing his third child born Feb. 22nd
AS Noyes Streeter, one of the Vernon
selectmen, was walking in the wood shed
at the depot a few days ago. he made mis-
step and fell down, breaking one of his
limbs above the ANGLE. W.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-02-28

POLITICAL NoTEs.-Hon. Worthington
c. Smith of this State was one of the very
few Republicans in the House who voted
for the impeachment of Mr.. Colfax.
Somebody wrote an anonymous letter to
Judge Poland, last week, charging him
with "going easy on certain congressman
because they were Masons. Considering
that he is about the only old-fashioned,
hard-shell anti-Mason leftover in Congress,
the iud ge thinks this decidedly funny.
The Indiana House has passed an act de-
carng women eligible for any office filled
by the election of the General Assembly,
or by appointment of the Governor. 1.-THE
Senate concurs, the woman movement will
have made a great stride In the Hoosier
State.
Governor Walker of Virginia proposes,
in a special message to the Legislature, that
the Federal Government shall he politely
requested to assume the entire indebted
ness of the States lately in rebellion. This
Indebtedness he estimates at 100000 900.
Here is chance for the display of northern
magnanimity of which Mr.. Sumner should
avail himself
Henry Wilson, in view OF the coming In
auguration, has resigned his seat In the
Senate which he has occupied for the last
eighteen years.
The anniversary of the birth of the great
soldier and statesman "who could not tell
a lie," ought to have solemn commemora-
ton at the national capital as well as else
where throughout the broad land. There
is grieyous tendency TO denial of the
hacking OF the cherry tree. even AFTER the
Ratchet is produced and dentitied.-Propi-
| dence Journal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-02-28

Poor Colfax! OF all the persons impli-
Gated in the Credit Mobilier scandal, our
hitherto esteemed Vice President is certain
ly in the most unfortunate and humiliating
position. We were disposed, with others,
to accept his recent explanation as satisfac-
tory If not conclusive, but later revelations
have put a worse look upon the matter.
On Thursday Fernando Wood, of New
York introduced resolution in the House
looking towards Mr.. Colfax's impeach-
ment, which was barely defeated by vote
of lO6 to 100. Six Republicans and all the
Democrats voted in the affirmative. A res
olution was finally adopted allowing the
judiciary committee to consider new evil
dence and make further investigation, II
thought proper. The committee reported
on Tuesday that it had no jurisdiction over
offenses alleged to have been committed
before the official accused came into office,
and as Colfa1's term expires so soon, the
probability is that no further action will be
taken. This is greatly to be regretted, as
well on his own account as on that of the
people, who desire to know the whole
truth in regard to his transactions with the
Credit Mobilier, and will gladly exonerate
him should his innocence be established.
If the brilliant and hitherto unsullied ca
reer of Mr.. Colfax is to terminate in so in
glorious manner as now seems inevita-
BILE, upon his own head must the sad re-
sponsbility rest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-02-28
state Efems.

Seventy new buildings have been erect
ed in Morristown within the last two years.
Mrs. Daniel Eldredge, Of Bridport, has
parrot which she has had in her posses
sion thirty-six years.
-Thirty-tive hundred cheeses were man
ufactured by the Orwell cheese factory. the
past season, at an average weight of fifty
pounds.
The Woodstock Post thrs encourages
its neighbor: 1.-THE young ladies have CIV
ed up the Standard for hustle purposes.
They say 1t Is too far behind
Chester boasts of gushing Hibernian
damse, who is vet on the sunny side of
thirty years, who "kicks the beam" at $40
pounds.
BY the explosion OF boiler in the tam
merry of Henry Stearns at Fairfax, on Tues
day, Feb. IS, Simon Williams, an employe,
was terribly scaded and died on the fol-
lowing evening. He leaves a wife and one
child.
Miss Emma Headley of Felchville,
was thrown from a sleigh on the Sth in
slant as it was passing an OK team, and be-
ing trampled on by the oxen, was 50 Sc
verely injured that she died on the 18th.
-Mason's cheese factory, at Proctors-
vile, was burned on the I'd inst, and the
paint shop used in connection with 1t was
burned on the 10th inst. Loss by the two
Tres about $4,000; insurance $4,000.
A company is being formed at Water
bury to build large shop near the depot,
and put in 100 horse power engine, for
the purpose o. inducing manufacturers to
locate there. Over 900 is already sub
scribed.
The new steam mill at Greensboro was
entirely consumed by fire on the morning
of Feb. 10. The fire was discovered about
one o'clock, too late to save anything. The
mill was built the past season by Messrs,
Simpson, Delano & Co., and has only been
| running about two months. Loss S25 ,OOC
| to $50, 900. No insurance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-02-28
Hinsdafe, ~. ~.

Rev. NJ. III. Harris's closing lecture to
the ladies last week, attracted large num-
her OF bearers. The subject was "Mar-
riage." If any hearer failed to be greatly
entertained and pleased with the manner
in which the subject was presented, the fact
has not come to the knowledge of the pub
lie. His final lecture for the season will
be given next week, probably on Wednes-
day evening. Subject, 80! That there were
but one way"
The Methodist festival last week was
over $3.50. or this sum over $3.50 resulted
from the publication of 1.-The Hinsdale
Budget"
The auction sale of the American
House and other property belonging to the
late d. A. Barrett, has been postponed to
Saturday next, on account of the great
storm of last week.
The most exciting theme here at pres
ent is the grand concert to be held in Amer
lean hall on Saturday evening next, by
Hinsdale cornet band.
The dullest and most insipid subject
thought about here is politics. Our select
men have posted the warrant for town
meeting, but 1t ELECTS little discussion or
interest as yet, so far as political matters
are concerned. Credit Mobilier, Patterson
& Co., seem to have dulled rather than
sharpened the moral perceptions Of many
politicians.
The great snow storm OF last week con-
tinues to be topic of much remark. Here,
as every where about us, the roads were
completely blockaded and made impassa-
bic for travellers in almost any direction.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-02-28
NezO Publications.

Westminster Review for January Is full
of solid and instructive reading. Its table
OF contents embraces articles on Sophokles,
Parliamentary Eloquence, The Decline of
the Old French Monarchy, Religion as a
Subject of Education, The Republicans of
the Commonwealth, The Christian Evil
dence Society. The Gladstone Administra-
ton, and Contemporary Literature.
The British Quarterly review for Janua-
ry contains articles on Curteiss hampton
Lecture on Dissent, Frederick Denison
Maurice, The Ironclad Reconstruction of
the Navy, The Emperor Alexander and the
Policy Of Prussia, Augustus Won Ewad, A
Contribution towards Theory OF Poetry,
Local Taxation, etc.
OF the American Monthlies, the March
numbers have been received and may be
procured at the news offices.
The New illustrated Annual of Phrenolo-
gy and Physognomy for 1873, contains
portraits aud sketches OF more than fifty
distinguished subjects; including Seward,
Livingstone, Fred Douglass, and Arnold ;
with other articles of value. S. Il. Wells,
publisher, $3.50 Broadway, N. Y.
For chiId's magazine, The Nursery Is
justly entitled, In our opinion, to be placed
at the head of its class, and its circulation,
we are glad to know, is in proportion to its
merits. 1t is published by j. l.. Shorey OF
Boston, at $3.50 year.
Our Young Folks, published Ivy J. T.
Osgood & Company, Boston. is adapted &c
children of school-going age, and il edited
with the same care and talent when have
characterized it hitherto. It's contents are
far supeiio to most periodicals of its class
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-02-28

The report of the Poland committee on
the Credit Mobilier affair is received with
various comments by the press and people.
Its ability and impartiality are unquestion-
ed. The general comment, however, Is
that in their recommendations the COM
mittee do not go far enough. Ames and
Brooks are looked upon as scape-goats, and
1t is generally ask ed why all the other per-
sons implicated in the Credit Mobiler af-
fair should be let off so easy. No one i'm
AGNES that the congressman who bought
this stock of Ames at half price and then
secured such large dividends, were so YER
dant as not to know what kind of property
they were buying. If this is true, then the
least the committee could have done would
have been to recommend vote of censure.
The probability is that such vote will he
passed, but that Ames and Brooks will be
expelled from the House, is hardly to be
anticipated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-02-28

chancery by orator. Judgment for deft.
affirmed.
Wardsboro v. Nottingham and Dover.
Sept. term 1872. Appeal from chanccry by
orator. Judgment dismissipg the bill af-
firmed.
Elon G. johnson ell al v. Abijah Muzzev.
Sept. term 1871. Judgment for den. Tx
ceptions by plT. Feb. term 1872. Heard.
With the Court. Royce, Judge. with the
Court.
Hiram circuit Y. Ralph Hoslord and wife.
Sept. term 1871. Appeal from chancery by
defls. Feb. term 1872. Heard. With the
Court. Peck Judge. With the Court.
Jas. II. Williams v. stephen Barker
Judgment affirmed.
Fatina S. Goodenough v. Lewis 4. Wor'
den. Continued.
L. X. Fuller v. John Arms. With th'
Court.
Francis f. Dickinson v. Rockingham
Judgment affirmed for plff.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-02-28

The auditors report for 1873, printed at
the Household job Office in Brattleboro,
presents an unusually neat and readable
appearance. The summary Of expenses for
the past year shows an outlay Of 81, 7ss. AZ, OF
which 81 SEATS was on highway orders, 81
2O2.9S for the support of poor 1888 so for
town officers, and 81 1895 on miscelsne-
Gus orders. There are unpaid claims now
outstanding amounting TO over $780, which
Is double the amount Of money In the
treasury. The estimated expenses for the
coming year is $4,000, to pay which, togeth-
err with the present Indebtedness, will re-
quire tax of so cents on the dollar.
The school at East Guiford, district
No. 3, closed on Thursday of last week,
making the second term taught here by
Miss Emma Hodge to the entire satisfac-
ton of the whole district-a task which ma =
ny previous teachers have labored in vain
to accomplish. We hope no pains will; be
spared to secure her services for the ensu-
ing term.
"A concert will be given in the Epis-
copal Church by the members OF the sing
ing school taught by Mr.. c. F. Barrett,
their efficient and popular teacher, on Fri
day, March 18th, to commence at 7 O'Clock
p. M. A contribution will be taken up fol-
the benefit of the school.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-02-28

The VERMONT CENTRAL TROUBLES
Some of the Vermont Central first mort
gage bondholders have applied to the Hon.
Homer Il. Royce, Chancellor, for the re-
moval of the trustees and managers and
the withdrawal of the road and its fran
chise from their control. Counsel for the
Vermont and Canada railroad have filed a
similar petition, which was submitted at
st. Adams on Wednesday of last week.
Gov. Smith welcomes the contest aud says:
$50 far as the trustees and managers are
con cerned, we desire this hearing now.
Our accounts have always been open for
inspection by the officers appointed by this
court, at all times, and are supported by
the proper vouchers. They have also been
open to inspection by the Vermont & Can
ada stockholders, and other security hold
ers, at any time. Every important trans
action entered into by the trustees and
managers, has been with the approval OF an
advisory board appointed by the court, and
they have been sanctioned by the Vermont
& Canada directors themselves. 1t is due
to us that we have full hearing on all
these charges that have been made against
u.s." The hearing will take place at an ear
ly day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-02-28

BADLY SoLD.-An exchange tells the fol-
lowing story: A fine appearing young la
dy arrived and put up at Vermont hotel,
a few days ago, and soon attracted great at
tention from some irrepressble youngsters,
who were stopping there. One strange
youth who had arrived in town few days
before, even went so far as to say that he
would have her aud offered for substan-
tial wager, to pop the question and have
the marriage ceremony performed right
away. The wager was accepted, and also the
proposal of marriage, made so suddenly to
her by the Young man, and the parson call
ed In, who soon united the twain. The
sum wagered was paid over to the happy
bridegroom, and he and his bride set off
next day on their marriage tour. What
lends romance to the circumstance Is the
fact that the young couple had already bssn
man and wife for year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-02-28

The project of railroad to the moon
has never been considered feasible one
by men of sound judgment but the Sci
entific American pronounces entirely prao
ticable scheme which furnishes an excel
lent substitute. This is nothing more nor
less than the construction of telescope OF
sufficient size and power 10 bring the
moons surface within four miles OF us,
when all questions concerning the actual
existence OF "the man in the moon,' the
nature and condition of that planet, etc.
questions on which scientific men are still
at variance-may be easily determined
One million dollars would build the in
strument, and Congress might do worse
than appropriate it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-02-28
RRPOHT or TIE WILSON CO.n-
.NITTRk.

The House special committee MR. Jere-
miah II. Wilson, chairman,) TO investigate
the Credit Mobilier and the Union Pacific
railroad, and their relations 10 the govern
mrnt, made their report Thursday after
noon. 1t gives an elaborate history of the
Union Pacific railroad and Credit Mobilier
in connection with the Union Pacific rail-
road. In the IIoxie contract the interests
of the Union Pacific railroad company were
utterly disregarded, and the conclusion Is
drawn that the cost of the road was $780,
600, 900, which cost was wholly reimbursed
from the proceeds ofthe government bonds
and the first mortgage bonds, and that from
the stock, the income bonds and land grant
bonds, the builders received in cash value
at least S23, 100000 as profit, being per-
centaee of about forty-eight per cent on the
entire cost. The committee do not con-
ceive it to he their duty to express or to
form an opinion as tn the degree OF moral
blame that attaches to the persons engaged
in these transactions, except so far az they
may rightfully affect the exercise of the
discretion of Congress in dealing with their
franchise. The committee think the facts
shown would furnish ground for Judgment
OF forfeiture of all the franchises of the
| corporation; but it would be harsh and I'M
| Just to forfeit the rights Of the present
stockholders, large majority Of whom
| have bought their stock in good faith In
the market, for the wrong doing of their
| predecessors.
The report is signed by all the members
of the committee except MIR. Swami. and
the passage of a bill recommended which
provides that the Attorney General shall
cause a suit in equity TO be instituted In
the name of the United States against the
Union Pacific railroad company, and a
gainst all persons who may, in their owr
names or through any agents, have sub
scribed or received capital stock in sale
road, which stock has not been paid for il
full in money, or who may have received
as dividends or otherwise portions of thu
capital stock of said road or the proceed
or avails thereof, or other property of sait
road. The bill also provides that the law
of the United States providing for proceed
ings in bankruptcy shall not be held to ap
ply TO said corporation; that no DIVIDEND
shall hereafter he made by said company
but from the actual net earnings thereof
and no new stock shall be issued that m
director or officer of said road shall here
after be interested, directly or indirectly, i
any contract Herewith, except for his law
full compensation as such officer; that an
director or officer who shall pay or declare
or aid in paying or declaring any dividen
or creating any mortgage or pledge prohit
tied by this act shall be punished by i'm
prisonment not exceeding two years, an
, by n fine not exceeding $1,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-02-28
Marlboro.

District No. IL South Branch) has a
nice new school house, and the winter term
has been taught very successfully by Carrie
L. Brown. Particularly noticeable has
been the good department and the respect
which the scholars have manifested lor
their teacher The number of scholars was
90; average attendance "a neither absent
nor tardy, Herbert Charter, Minnie Howe
not tardy, Charlie Blake, Henry Bailey,
Julius Whitaker, Arson Collins, Eugene
Howe, Freddie Thomas, Stella Goodell,
Abbie Prouty, Isabel Whitaker, Resta
Goodell. The school closed on the goth
with an exhibition in the evening which
was highly creditable to all. 1t was re-
markable that so much was committed to
memory in the brief time of preparation.
Declarations, dialogues, music, vocal and
instrumental. made the evening pass very
pleasantly. AN EYE WITNESS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-02-28

PULMONARY CoNsUMPTIoN.-An al mir
ably written volume was published not
long since by Longmans & Co., London, on
that destructive malady which almost de-
fes medical treatment in its ameloration.
DIR. Henry MacCormac, of Belfast, Ireland,
is the author.
Were it published here, II would lead to
reforms in regard to preventing a disease
which is often actually induced by viola
tons of the laws of health. Consumption
is moving down the young and the proinis-
ing before they are prepared for the respon
sibiites of life. There are two forms Of
consumption, namely:
That which is hereditary, being trans
mitted from parents to their children, and
that which is induced The latter is the
main topic discussed by DIR. McCormic,
which, he is persuaded, has its origin in
re- breathing expired air.
Those of delicate organization should
sleep alone, and if possible in spacious
rooms. That would insure larger supply
of fresh uncontaminated air. ON retiring,
never omit raising the window sash slight
ly.
When the dormitorv is small, If not care
fully ventilated, oxygen, the essential ele-
ment that supports life, is quickly exhaust
| ed, and the individual tax es back into the
lungs carbonic acid gas, which destroys
life. Thus the whole system becomes de-
ranged, the air cells ulcerate, and, with the
| destruction of those, the whole broncha
region falls into disease.
Fresh atmospheric air was intended to be
inhaled. 1t is the source of vitality; there
fore, be in no apprehension from exposure
to its influences. When the air is charged
with excessive humidity, avoid unnecessa
ry exposure but clear weather, a brigh
sun and airy sleeping rooms promote
health and longevity.