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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-21
Political Votes.

The Maine legislature has refused to
pass law providing for biennial sessions.
-Ofthe Representatives who voted for the
salary steal, G2-moro than one-half-have
been elected by their constituents TO
stay at homo.
Tho Illinois House of Representatives,
by vote OF 1903 TO have adopted resolu-
ton severely censurng the Illinois Con-
gressmon who voted TO increase their sala-
ries.
In Switzerland the elections always
take place on Sunday, afler service, and
every voter must sign his name on his tick
ct. Wouldn't II pay to adopt that plan
here7
The Louisville Courier-Journal 1nde-
pendent Democratic), after careful review
of Colfax's case, pronounces his Credit
Mobilier defence successful and satisfac-
tory"
The Michigan Legislature have adopt
cd resolutions condemning the action of
the majority of the late Congress In voting
an increase in their pay, and applauding
those who opposed the measure.
Hon. Geo. +. Hoar, representative in
Congress from Massachusetts, has directed
that the extra pay to which he is entitled,
amounting to s465O, shall be paid TO the
Worcester County Free Institute of Indus.
trial Science.
A brief chapter OF modern history from
| the st. Adams Messenger: "There was
a man his name was Schuyler, and he
scalded himself in the Credit Moblier he
fioundered about but couldn't get out, and
| that was the last of our virtuous smiler."
| Theodore Tilton caustically writes that,
the other day, a solemn Yankee, kind of
nasal Polonius, said to him: "Never send
| TO Congress man who neither drinks nor
| swears, for he will be certain 10 either steal
or lie."
The Montreal Witness iavors the abo-
lilon of public nominations at elections as
"useless and only giving an unnecessary
opportunity for violence and party hatred"
1t also says: "The restriction of the poll
ing to one day should be universal, and, II
possible, that day should be the same all
over the Provinces" The Witness has evil
IDENTIFY studied the workings of our politi-
cal machinery to some purpose.
One of the most respected and trustwor-
thy journalists at Washington writes: ~
asked Judge Poland his opinion on one
point, the conflict OF evidence between
Ames and Colfax respecting the $1,000, and
his reply was exceedingly prompt, 81
haven't particle of doubt about it; Mr.
Collax got the $1,000, and the credit in his
bank account of June % was from tho
Ames check"
Those democratic journals that are try
ing to make political capital by charging
the salary steal upon the republican party
would do well to remember the figures
The vote in the House stood So republicans
and AZ democrats for it, G2 republicans ant
"a democrats against it. a majority of TIT
republicans voted against the bill, major
ity of the democrats in its favor. Had thu
decision rested wholly with the republi
cans it would have been defeated by sever
majority had it rested wholly with thu
democrats it would have been carried b,
IS majority.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-21

"A deep gloom is cast over our village
and community by the sudden decease of
the much esteemed wife of Rev. y. w.
Goodnow. She was a lady universally be-
loved, active, cheerful and refined, II dcvot-
ed Christian, an excellent teacher, and "A
fine writer Of both prose and poetry; low
ing mother and faithful wife. To her
husband, son and daughter her loss is ir-
reparable. God alone can comfort them,
and may he do it abundantly.
The heaviest gale OF this hard winter
occurred here last Sunday, blowing down
numerous trees and unrooiing a barn fol
Alonzo Walcut.
The concert of the Wilmington Cornei
Band, on Friday evening of last week, was
very pleasant and profitable affair, the
receipts amounting 10 So.
Hon. Ashley Stowe has just relurnet
from attending the Inauguration ut Wash
ingtOn. T..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-21

MURDERERs HUNG.-Last Friday was
an unlucky day for murderers, three hav-
ing been hung on that day in different parts
of the country. George Driver was hang
ed at Chicago, for the murder of his wife,
Nov. 10. He had renowned Catholicism
and become Presbyterian while in prison
and met his fate without any signs of fear.
On the scafIold he addressed the crowd,
stating that whiskey was the cause of his
crime, and advised all to shun liquor as
poison that injured the body and mind.
John Osborn, who killed Mrs. Matthews at
Galesburg, ILL.,, was hanged at Knoxville,
Tenn. He left written confession, in
which he stated that he was hired to do the
deed. He made no speech, and showed no
fear. When asked If he was ready he said
"Yes, sir" promptly, and stepped smiling
ly upon the trap. His neck was not brok-
en- b y the fall, and he finally died Of strang-
ulation, after 30 minutes of fearful strug-
Cling. John Wright was executed for muir
der, at Yuba city, Cal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-21

The report of the Ovcrseer of the Poor
of one Of the towns in Rutland county con.
tains charge of three dollars for "taking
paupers to managerie."
The Burlington Free Press tells of an
old lady in Cbittenden county whose dis
solute husband fell sick and died. She at
tended the funeral and upon her return
remarked that she had one consolation
'Shc knew now where he slept nights" !,
An old lady Of so summers, over in
Barnet, has been astonishing the people of
that usually quiet town, by dancing good
share of night to such tunes az the
"DeviPs Dream" "Money Musk" etc.
What other girl or 80 can heat IL?
b. +. Fideld of Montpelier, has been
appointed United States attorney for the
district of Vermont, and George w. Gran
dey of Vergennes, national bank examiner,
in place of Asa II. Camp of stowe, who de-
| cined further service.
The town of Pittsford has voted, to e.
rect monument TO the memory of Caleb
Houghton, who was killed by the Indians,
near Fort Vengeance, on the 10th of July,
1850. 1t is expected to he dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies, qnite likely on the
Fourth Of July.
The maddest man reported lately, lives
in Rutland. lie wound up his clock reg
uarly every night for fifteen years, and
then he discovered that II was an eight day
clock. He muses. on the work that he
might have done in those wasted minutes
and his profanity is dreadful.-Herdld.
The council called 10 dismiss Rev.
William Sewell from the Congregational
Church at Norwich, who was compelled tc
resign an account of the fuss made by his
church because he played "blind mans
buff recommend that the church do moi
accept his resignation. The council ad.
ministered sharp rebuke TO the church
for iinpairing lis usefulness and wasting
its energies in such a strife as this trivial
affair stirred up.
The stock holders of the Connection
and Passumpsic Rivers railroad decided
Friday, at a meeting at White River juno
ton, 10 simplify its finances by taking NJ
now in existence and issue 81, 10000 pc
cent first mortgage bonds on the road, roll
ing stock and franchise, to bear date April
1873, payable in 1896. The road thus mort
gagged is 10 miles in length, thorough,
equipped, and its net earnings, last year
s3OS,0O0, the stock paying a semi-annua
dividend OFFS per cent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-21
CHIEF-JusTIcE BELLows.-Chief-Ju stic

CHIEF-JUsTIcE BELLows.-Chief-Jus Justice
Bellows, of New Hampshire, who died of
heart disease on Tuesday of last week, was
born at Walpole, in 1903. He was educat-
ed at the academy at Windsor, and studied
law with Hon. w. c. Bradley, of West
minister. In 1926, he was admitted to the
bar, at Newfane. Soon after he began the
practice of his profession at Walpole, but
in 1928 removed to Littleton, where he re-
sided until 1850, when he removed to Con-
cord. In 1850 he was appointed an Asso-
ciate-Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court,
in place of Chief Justice Perlcy, who had
resigned. Previous to this time he had
gained high reputation as lawyer, and
his large practice had extended to every
court but one in the State. He was appoint
ed Chief Justice in October, 1869, succeed
ing Judge Perley, who had received sec
ond appointment, but had become disqual-
flied by age. Judge Bellows entire judi
clal career was one of ability, honor and
unsullied integrity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-21

We confess to a feeling of disappoint-
ment in that President Grant did not
refuse his signature to the Butler salary
enlargement bill, since it contained the
Objectionable feature of allowing back
pay to the members OF Congress. Such a
chance of re- bottling the valiant hero of
the Fort Fisher scrape ought not 10 have
gone unimproved; and our honored champ
ion of administrative reform, the Presi-
dent, by so doing would have glorified
himself anew in the hearts of the people.
But the 100000 bait was too tempting
and then, Grant never followed the bottling
business himself.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-21

stones In neglected grave yards, and now
almost forgotten in this non-poctical, prac-
tical age.
The ancients believed angels of tho Lord
visited mankind on particular or rare occs-
sions. If such a being came down with
wings 10 honor this event he was unseen
by mortal eyes; but we noticed, in the
arms of the leading contralto, an unfledged
specimen of whom II has been said, by the
highest authority, "Of such Is the king
dom OF heaven
Among those to whom we are indebted
for this revival of ancient harmony were
the two eldest resident physicians, our vet
eran choir leader, the exGov., and tho pas
tor who, in the number of years service in
this town, has never been surpassed or equal
led by any of his predecessors. "My ma
tive song" as sung by this gentleman, was
the gem of the evening. From this hour
we shall date the gloritcstion Of our old
national march. From those long out of
! practice, from
| ''Harps long the willows hung"
| one cannot expect finished artistic produce
tons it is the spirit manifested we admire
in the brave old Doctor who with his Hor-
ton quartette drought down the house."
Other special or individual exercises, call
| ing forth admiration and applause were as
follows: LADY Washington's Lament"
by Mrs. Smith; "The Irish Emgrant," by
Miss Sprague, and comedy by Prof. and
Mrs. Clark. All performed their parts
we'll far better than we expected, consid-
ering the short time of preparation. "Old
Dundee" in brass, was splendid. Prof
Schuster's vioincello, Hlggings's bass viol
Miss Spra9ue'S organ, Bingham's flute,
Sawyers, Howe's and Chander's violins
and possibly other instruments we have
omitted TO name in the foregoing, each and
all were worthily exercised in making VI
the attractions of the evening. May they
all be on hand when "angels of the Lord
come down. or again shall
Sound the loud timbrel DER Egypt's dark sea-"
FIFTH AVENUE, n. Y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-21
SINGULAR SERIES OF AoorpENrs.-Ate tel

SINGULAR SERIES OF tel
egram from Parksburg, VIVA, asserts that
the following very singular series OF acct
dents actually occurred on the night of
March at Elizabeth, a few miles from that
place Shortly after Mr.. ALI. Wells and his
family had retired, Mrs. Wells complained
of feeling of numbness In her limbs, and
requested her husband to help her walk
across the floor. About half way across
the room he expressed some fears, when
she told him not to be afraid, and immedi-
ately dropped dead at his feet. He gave
an alarm, and neighbor, an old lady, in
crossing the street TO his assistance, fell
breaking her left arm In two places and
her right collar bone. Her son, young
man, heard her scream, and rushing out OF
the house TO her aid, fell against the half
open door, breaking his nose, and rebound
ing senseless to the floor. DR.. Kendall,
Fastening to the help OF the sufferers, also
fell, broke two of his ribs, and had TO be
carried homo.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-21

A Washington correspondent writes:
"The reception given TO our late Vice Pres
ident at his home, land his SPECIFY creates
a smile. Poor fellow, if it were not for the
newspaper press, as Mr.. Colfax would have
your readers believe, he would still be I'M
tarniste ed. Indeed, believe your CORE
spondent, the representatives of the news
paper press in Washington have been eA-
ceedingly lenient with Mr.. c., and have
suppressed many things which if the world
at large knew, would be TO his great dis
advantage" But why should the press be
clement TO Mr.. Colfax or any body else !?
1t is just this leniency and suppression of
facts which the people ought to know that
creates half the mischief. If the press
proves false to its trust, where shall we
look for security? Out wi1D1he facts, man I!
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-21
FaueffepiffP.

One night last week our village physi-
clan, DR.. W., made a sudden and unpre-
meditated addition TO his knowledge Of the
natural history of quadrupeds. Returning
from visit to Il patient, he had nearly
reached his home in safety when he took
in friend to ride. This was an unlucky
circumstance, though highly creditable to
the Doctors good taste and courtesy. The
road-path was deep and narrow, and the
moon cast a shadow therein. The doctor
saw huge muskrat running in the path
few rods before. "Put up your horse and
run him down; he can't get out of the
track ~ said the friend. The doctor at
once acted on the suggestion. The horses
hoofs struck the poor animal, and the as
tonished doctor, with the whole establish
ment, passed through a rapidly expanding
cloud of penetrating mephitic vapor. Sci
ence has demonstrated the exact number
of feet that light travels in second, but it
has not yet shown with mathematical GER
tainty how fast tho odor of the Mephitis
americana, (skunk) radiates. In this case
it brought people to their feet at once at a
distance of half mile-a fine illustration
of the philosophic principles of the almost
infinite divisibility of the particles of mat
ter. "That wasn't muskrat," said the
doctor. "That's evident" said his riding
companion. The doctor then became ST.
lent and reflective. II.
w. II. Goodnow has sold his store
building to the Windham County Savings
bank for $4,000. He proposes to sell at auc-
ton his goods not previously disposed of,
AFTER the 10th of April.
F. II. Leonard has sold his residence
in this village to Mrs. Lucy c. Cushing,
for $1,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-21

TESTING THE SpIRITs.-A writer IN the
New York World relates the experiences
of a volunteer investigating committee of
seven gentlemen,-two bankers, two gold
brokers, n hardware merchant, a lumber
merchant and journalist, who have been
looking into the mysteries of modern spir-
itualism. Among other media visited
he mentions }. V. Mansfield, CDR" Hem
~ Slade, DIR. Parker, and r. w. Flint. He
gives a full and very interesting account of
their adventures and discoveries in each
se,-the sum being that spiritualism, as
practiced by ,hese persons, is a curious
compound of imposturc, sleight-of-hand
and credulity. One OF their number be-
came so expert in 'Dr." SHADES trick of
slatewriting, in answering sealed letters,
etc., that he ventured upon seances and
manifestations ut his own house in order
to make the exposure more effective when
the time came. lie was visited by scores
of spiritualistS, not one Of whom ever
questioned the genuineness of his medium
ship some, indeed, pronounced the
''tests'' more convincing than any they
had before seen. In one instance, says
the reporter, an elderly gentleman, n
stranger TO tho medium, was given a
communication from the spirit of a
lady, an intimate friend who had died
thirty years before, and OF whom he de-
clared he had not thought for ten years be-
fore. When he saw her name he sank into
a chair and burst into tears. And yet he
had casually mentioned the name in the
presence Of one of the committee, three
days before, and ii had been retained, as is
the custom of the profession. The expos
ure has created great excitement among
the New York spiritualists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-21

BENNINGTON, W., AND THE HARLEM
ExTENsIoN.-fhe Bennington town meet
ing resulted in the choice of the old or
"ant Park" board of town officers, from
selectmen down. The new administration
represents the "anti-bond" element, and
is opposed to the payment of the town
bonds issued to the Lebanon Springs Rail-
road July /, 1867, payable July |, 1897, with
interest semi-annually at per cent. for
$4,000, the bonds being part of an issue
of 100000, secured by mortgages ON the
road in New York State. In 1868 the town
sold these bonds TO Maj. A. A. Seloru OF
New York city, at par, who aiterward paid
the town 10 per cent, or sl2,5OO, the town
still holding the bonds as collateral. Seloru
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-21

contracted to take and pay for at least si2,-
500 of the bonds in each year after June 20,
1870; also to pay the accrued interest, which
he has failed TO do. He afterward sold four
fiiths of this contract to oliver Charlck of
the Long Island Railroad, March 0, 1869,
who agreed TO fulfil four-6fths of Seloru's
agreement TO the town, but thus far has
forgotten to do so. The selectmen will
bring suit at once against Seloru and
will not accept OF so per cent. and second
mortgage upon the ''great consolidated
line from New York to Montreal"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-21
Soufh Iv'ardsboro.

We had supposed the present from our
kind friends, the Centre church Sunday
school in Brattleboro, was complete in the
chandelier and lamps lately received but
this, IL seems, was not the case, fer recent
ly the missionary, Mr.. Dickerson, brought
with him and presented us in their name a
beautiful edition (Holman's in panelled
lids) of the Bible for our pulpit. 1t Is a
most worthy and fitting centre piece Tor
those pulpit lamps-light for our lives, as
the other for our eyes. Also the people OF
South Wardsboro, flor the church is very
weak you know in addition TO paint
ing and repairing the church house within
and without, buying new sofa 10 replace
the old scat, and new panelling and cover
ing the pulpit tastefully, have crowned
their work with neat cocoa carpet. This
excellent mating secures silence, which
boots on boards forbade, in the house OF
worship. The community and church de
sire, through the writer, to express their
grateful appreciation of these timely and
very acceptable donations, which have
been made to them by friends abroad. D.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-21
Prof. Tyndall illustrates the value of

Prof. Tyndall illustrates the value of II
single potato by supposing that every POI
tato in the world but one were destroyed I;
that one would contain in itself the possi-
bility of again stocking the world with an
invaluable article of food. If one potato
would produce, when planted, only crop
of ten potatoes, in ten years the total pro-
duct of the produce of this one potato
would be equal to ten thousand millions,
which would be sufficient TO stock the
whole world with seed. The real value of
that single potato, then, would be such that
1t would be better that the City of London
or New York should be totally destroyed
than that tuber should be lost to the world.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-21

Among the many beneficent reforms in
stitued by President Grant is one of far
reaching consequences. When private
bill is presented to him forsignature mind
ful Of the constitutional duty that he is a
part of the legislative power, and that he
must upon his own responsibility give his
assent, said bill is submitted to the depart
ment and bureau which ought TO be ac-
quainted with the case, for n report. This
system has enabled the President to re-
turn with his veto a number of private
bills Of an Objectionable character, which
has had the effect 10 make Congress more
cautious in passing these acts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-21

Hon. George c. Burdett of Troy, who is
member OF the New York Constitutional
Convention now in session at Albany is
native of this town. He is described as a
tall, stout man with An intelligent counte-
nance, light complexion, brown hair, whs-
kers and beard tinged with gray. He is
quiet and unassuming, and although TAX
ing great interest in the debates of the Com
mission, particularly those pertaining to
municipal government, he does not often
take the floor, but his advice seems to be
much sought after. His delivery is free
and distinct His politics are Democratic.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-21
HSsf Kr0ffFPL 0ro.

The Morse place, adjoining the brick
church and owned by n. Holland, has been
Is understood, intend to fit up the house
for Baptist parsonage.
Rev. Charles II. Merrill, a graduate of
Dartmouth and Andover, who has preach
ed for the last two years at Mankato, Min,
has been engaged to supply the pulpit of
he Congregational church until January
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-21
IYsiFfiUgssriffe.

II. II. Hoyt has sold his house to Capt.
Josh. Morse, and his carriage shop to Geo.
Dickinson, who will continue the bust
ness. Mr.. Hoyt also will have an Interest
therein. Commencing with nothing, fol
IA years Mr.. Hoyrs business has steadily
been increasing and he has proved worthy
of public patronage, making good substan
tial vehicles, just what our people have
needed to travel over the hills and rough
roads with. j.
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state IfeMs.

st. Johnsbury is to have system of
water works at cost of Sl50,000,
The steam mill of Martin Brothers ut
Dorset, was destroyed by fire last week.
A narrow guage railroad from Man
chester to Shelburne Falls, Mass, is talked
OF.
George b. Perry of North Adams and
others, have purchased 5000 acres Of wild
land In Stamford, of oake, Ame', for coal
ing purposes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-21

Tho Vermont Farmer is not far out of
the way when 1t says, speaking of Judge
Poland: 1.-THE Judge, with General Haw-
ley of Connecticut, and Senator Bayard OF
Delaware, must now be reckoned among the
foremost men of the time, probable lead
err of the "Honest Mems Party" which
seems sure to be tho coming political
oventO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-21

The Republicans of New Hampshire have
first returns indicated. Gov. Straw proves
10 be reelected by the people by very re-
spectacle majority, and the first and sec
ond Congressional districts have been re-
deemed by the election of Republicans in
place of the former Democratic incum-
bentS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-21

The Putney brass band give their last
benefit dance Wednesday evening, March
Goth, 1873. The course has been a success
thus far, and the band boys expect to close
the season with a regular "double shuttle"
All who can "trip the light fantastic or 'cut
the pigeon wing in in good style, are cor
daily invited to attend with ladies.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-03-21

Judge Richardson, Assistant Secretary of
Treasury under Boutwell,, and himself a
Massachusetts man, has been nominated and
confirmed as Boutwelps successor in the
cabinet-an indication that the financial
policy pursued by the former secretary
will be continued. With the above excep-
ton, the Presidents cabinet remains I'M
cbopuod