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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-12-05

Of Colorado as a State in the Union. 1t possesses
all the elements of prosperous state. sgricu-
tural and mineral, and believe has population
TO Justify such admission. In connection with
that would also recommend the encourage
ment Of n canal for the imposes of irrigation
from the Eastern slope OF the Rocky Mountains
to tho Missouri River. AZ n rule. am opposed
to further donations of public land for internal
improvements, owned and controlled by private
corporations, but In this instance l would make
one exception. Between the Missouri and Rocky
mountains there is n belt of public land from 800
to 500 miles In width, perfectly useless for tllage
from the want OF sufficient rain to secure the
growth of any products On irrigating, the ca
supply Of water could be made to spread over
across this entire country, snd would secure
Gordon OF settlements, connecting the present
populations of the mountain and mining regions
with that OF the other states. All land reclaimed
would be clear gain. III alternate sections are
retained by the government, would recommend
that the retained sections DO thrown open to en-
try, undor tho homestead laws, or sold to actual
settlers for very low prices.
GENERAL AMNESTY
renew my previous recommendation to Con-
Bress for general amnesty. The number en-
gagged in the late rebellion yet laborpg under
disabilities is very small, but enough keep up
constant rrt alton. No Tossible danger can ac-
crue to the government by restoring them to
eligibility to hold office.
CIVIL RIGHTS.
suggest for your consi deration the enact
ment OF law to better ecure the civil rights
which freedom should secure, but which have
not been eifectually sec ured to the enfrauchised
slave. L. s. GRANT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-12-05
NEWS ITEMS.

The business quarter Of Fiskhill viii
lage n. y, was destroyed by fire on Mon
day. The loss is about Sis, 900.
The health of Emperor William of Ger
many, is in Il feeble state and he is obliged
to be wheeled from his bed to the table for
his meals.
The public debt statement shows an in-
crease for the month of November of So
600, coo.
Senator Ames of Mississippi will soon
resign his seat in the United States senate,
and go back to Mississippi 10 take up his
gubernatorial duties.
Frank l.. Tantor, lale cashier Of the
Atlantic national bank. of New York, con-
victed OF stealing $4,000 of the funds of
the bank, was sentenced, on Saturday. by
Judge Benedict TO seven years in the A lba.
ny penitentiary.
Robert Porter, the Stokes juror who
wandered around TO the faro banks with
Carter, the eighth juror, during the trial,
was, on Saturday sentenced to two months
Imprisonment and fine Of 500.
Hon. Richard Yates of Illinois, ext.
S. Senator, died last Thursday. He was
man Of great ability, but his love of strong
drink was the bane oil his life. and hasten
ed his DEATH
The trustees named in the Sprague
trust deed decline to accept the appoint
ment unless they are guaranteed against
Personal liability. The conditions are
generally in form of making such guar
anty.
Dl,o Il IL. -, 81
which, figuratively, if not literally, speak
ing made daylight shine through the noun
tain, took place at two O'Clock thanksgiv-
ingatternoan. $50 pounds of nitro. glycer-
inc blew hole five feet wide through
fifteen intervening feet of rock. The affair
was celebrated by festivities at North Ad-
ans.
The contempt of court case of Messrs
John Graham, Willard C.. Bartlett, Will
liam Fullerton, Elihu Root, willard Bart
lett and Mr.. Edelslein, Tweeds counsel,
came up in the oyer and terminer court on
Saturday. Judge Davis reviewed tho case
at some length, and concluded by ining
the three first named $3.50 each, and letting
OIL the thu e last with sharp reprimand,
John $. Irving, who protested to know
so much about the Nathan murder case.
and was brought on from California that
he might tell his story, was arraicned, on
Saturday, for burglary. His pretended
"cJnfe sion in regard 10 the murder of
Mr.. Nathan amounted to nothing, and the
whole thing was evidently a clever dodge
on his part to get free passage TO New
York, and to secure immunity from pros
ecution for his previous crimes.
The trial of two more of Tweed's help
ers in his llauds-InSersol and Harrington
was concluded in New York last week.
and both were found guilty. Judge Davis,
on Friday, sentenced Ingersoll to five
years, the full penalty allowed, and Far
rlneton to eighteen months in the state
prison at Sing Sing. In pronouncing sem
tence upon Incersoll, JIdge Davis referred
to the Nervousness of the crime, expressing
regret that the law is not adequate to th,,
crime. aud hope that the next Legislature
will amend it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-12-05
dWFUL DISASTER.
Ocean Steamer SINK and 92o lives


The terrible news is received from Lon
don of the sinking of the ocean steamer
Vile du IJavre, with the loss of 220 lives.
The steamer left New York for Havre, No
vember Is, under command of Capt. Sur
mont. At two o'clock on The morning of
the 23d of November she collided with the
British ship Loeb Earn, 1900 ton iron ves-
sci from London for New York. and sunk
shortly after. Two hundred and twenty
six OF the passengers on the - ca nship lost
their lives. The Vile du Havre was
struck amidships by the Loeb Earn, and
sunk in twelve minutes al Ter the collision
occurred. The Loeb Earn Immediately
lowered three boats, which rendered all
the service 1t was possible for them to do.
They succeeded in rescuing eighty-seven
passengers, which were alterward transfer
red TO the Tri-Mountan and taken into
Cardiff The saved are said 10 number 81
cabin passengers, 3 officers and 81 of the
crew. Among the saved passengers are ten
ladies, circumstance ia singular contrast
10 the wreck of the Atlantic, when not
woman or child was saved. The lost and
saved together number 314 persons. The
The Vile du Havre was formerly the
Napoleon Third. She was altered and
much enlarged last winter. She was the
largest steafner ever entered at the port of
London with the exception of the Great
Eastern, her dimensions being 430 feet by
4s feet. Her carrying capacity was $3.50
tons weight. II is said that there was one
| great fault with her on account of her great
size, and some defect in the construction of
her steering apparatus. She never answer
cd her helm as readily as could be wished,
and it is perhaps owing to this fact that she
has now collded ct sea with mother vessel
and was lost.
The following particulars have been
gathered from persons saved: The Vile
du Havre experienced thick fog until IT, Q
Goth inst, but ct the time of the collision
the weather vas clear, though there was
heavy sea. The captain had just retired,
and the second officer was in charge. The
lights on the steamer were all right. The
collision was wholly unexpected. The
Loeb Earn struck the steamer amidships,
and made chaSm IL feet deep, and from
% to 80 feet wide. \ panic Immediately
took possession of the passengers. Five
minutes after the collision the main and
mizzen nasts fell across two of the large
boats, which were filed with people and
ready for launching. The bouts were
crushed to pieces, and many of their occu-
pants were killed and wounded In the
brief interval between the collision and the
sinking of the steamer the crew were able
to launch only a whole boat and the cap
tain's gig. The rescued people do not
blame the Loeb Earn for the collision. Her
officers and crew did their utmost to save
life. The French authorities at Havre have
ordered an investigation into the loss OF
the steamer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-12-05

-Anson j. Crane, collector of internal
revenue for the third district of Vermont,
is announced deauller to the government
to the amount of Sl7 900. Mr.. Crane, how
ever, claims that he is innocent in the mat
ter, declaring that This sum was taken by
a former deputy in his office, one Jewets,
who kept all the books and had charge OF
the funds, and who by false entries con-
cealed and carried along the theft. This
deputy, it seems, held the same position
under former collector, and was sued by
the latter for $1,000 alleged to have been.
purloined from him, thongh this latter de-
lalcalion was not discovered aud tho suit
was not brought till after he had been APP
pointed 10y Mr. Crane, who afterwards dis
missed him. The latter's bondsmen, among
whom is Senator Edmunds, are amply able
to make good the deficiency.
The Montpelier and Wells River rail
road is open for traffic, and trains are run
ming regularly.
A fine mine orabeslos ha be, d soov-
cred among the mo Intaini few miles
I from Rutland. It's color is grayish whi,e..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-12-05
CONGRE.NS.'

The Foriy-third Congress Of the United
States assenbtod on Monday. In The Sem
ate Mr.. Sumner introduced bills TO amend
the Constitution so as to eject the President
for six years, TO abolish the electoral col
lego system, and to abolish the office Of
Vice President. The House OF Represen-
tatives ri ganized at noon and elected Jane s
G. Blaine Speaker. In drawing for seats
Messrs. Dawes of Massachusetts and Ste
phcns of Georgia were complimented by
being allowed the first two choices. Bills
were introduced repeating the back-pay
law.
On Tuesday little business was done in
either house, beyond attending to the read
ing of the Presidents message.
The session of the Senate on Wednesday
was occupied with an able appeal from Sem
ator Morrill, of this State in favor Of a
speedy return to specie payments. The
House was engaged in Louisiana and West
Virginia election cases.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-12-05

TWEED, THE CoNVICr, AT BLAoliw ELLIS
IsLAND.-On Saturday afternoon last the
doors of the Penitentiary on Blackwell's
Island closed on William NJ. Tweed for his
twelve years Imprisonment. Tho passage
over the river took place at half-past two
o'clock, Tweed being accompanied by dep
uty sheriff Shields, his son, and his private
secretary. As Tweed walked up the gang
plank to the boat, he was very pale, and
trembled perceptibly. After being taken
to Blackwelrs island, he was as ked The us
ual questions by the recording c!ork, to
which he answered that he was 80 years
old by occupation statesman, and no re-
ligion, but, az his family are Protestants,
he was entered as Protestant. His weight
was 2G3 pounds. lie was taken to the bath
room, thoroughly cleansed, and then had
his head shaved in penltentiary style, and
was arrayed in full striped uniform. He
had two letters from New York city physi-
clans, recommending that he be placed in
the hospital, but after examination by the
penitentary physicians, he was remanded
to common cell, numbered 81, like all
other felons. The jacket given him to wear
is known at the pententiary as the "larce-
ny jacket" 1t Is not yet decided what
work no Will be put to.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-12-05

The New York Times on Tuesday pub
lished lengthy defense of Senator Carpen-
ter, against what it calls base falsehood and
dent Grant tending to disprove the charge
of drunkenness aud other letters pronoInc-
ing all the charges untruc-among them,
one stating that when the originator of the
charges was told that he bad done a great
wrong. he replied 81 don't care, have
got even with Carpenter"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-12-05

The fifth annual message OF President
Grant, which was prescr ted to Congress on
Tuesday, is given in our columns in iull.
1t is plain, practical document, dealing in
solid facts and timely suggestions, with no
attempt at fine writing or rhetorical display.
Even the independent and opposition
press is constrainsd TO admit that the mes
sage is an able and sensible state paper
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-12-05
TO ADVERTISERS
The Phoenix for 1874.
TWO MONTHS FREE.

In accordance with our usual custom we offer the
mainder Of this year-or, from 70 January 1875,
at the usual yearly rates. viz 50 90 in clubs and So %
to single subscribers.
:T- We hope that each of our present subscribers
will interest himself herself make it known to
neighbors and friends that - 90 pays for the
Phoenix from this date TO January L,
1875, when sent in clubs, So % when sent to sin
gle subscribers-CAsH TO ACCOMPANY THE ORDER.
Postmasters and others who have assisted US hereto
fore hereby authorized to act for this year
usual. Address all orders to
FRENCH STEDMAN,
Proprietors of The Termoht PddniT
Brattleboro, Oct. %, 1873.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-12-05

The welcome announcement was made
last Saturday that Spain had acceded to the
demands of our government in the Nir9ini-
us case, and that an amicable adjustment
of the difficulty was assured. The terms OF
agreement, together with the protocol sign
ed by Secretary Fish and the Spanish Min
lister, are given in full in the Presidents
message
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-12-05
To Our Patrons.

The recent change in the ownership of the PHGNIx
renders early settlement of all accounts due the Of
fee not only very desirable but very important. We
request therefore, that all those of patrons who
are in arrears for subscriptions for advertising will
remit us the amounts due Immediately, and without
further notice. We trust and believe that friends
will see the necessity Of prompt settlement and ia
accordingly. FRENCH & STEDMAN.
Brattleboro Sept. /, 1873.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-12-05

United States Attorney General Will
liams, Of Oregon was on Monday nominat-
ed by the President fer the Chief Justice
ship. Solicitor General Bristow was
nominated Attorney General.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-12-05

The Union Trust Company og New
York has lesumed bu slneis,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-12-05

The steamer Ylrginius was, on the 23tb
day OF September, 1870, duly registered Mt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-12-05

In three successive messages to Congress-
have called attention to the subject OF Civil
Service Reform. Action has been taken so far
as to authorize the appointment of a board to
devise rules governing the methods of making
appointments and promotions but there never
has been any action making these rules or any
rules binding, or oven entitled to observance,
where persons desire tho appointment OF friend
or the removal of an Official who may be disa-
greeable to them. To have any rules effective,
they must have the acquiescence OF Congress as
well az Of the executive. Irecommend therefore
the subject to your attention, and suggest that
special committee of Congress might confer
with tho Civil Service Board during the present
session, for the purpose of deyiring such rules
as can DO maintained, aud which will secure the
services OF honest and capable officials and
which will also protect them in degree OF inde-
pendence while in Office. Proper Jules will pro-
teot Congress, as well as the executive, from
mnoh needless persecution, and will prove of
great value to the public at large.
COLORADO NOMINATED AS STATE
Iwoald 70 omm d for yor lvo lsco'si /
GRAFTON, tho passage Of an a'tfeI the tant ance
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-12-05

In attempting TO regain our lost commerce
and carrying trade, have heretofore called at
tention to the States sonth OF us as offering
field where much might be accomplished, to
urther this ject. Is uggest that small APP
Iropria lon b, made, accompanied with authori'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-12-05

There is evidently an increasing interest in
the cause of Education, Il most encouraging fea-
ture III the general progress OF the country. and
the Bureau oi Education is earnest III its efforts
to give proper direction to the new appliances,
and Increased facilities which being offered
to aid educators OF the country i'll their great
worf.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-12-05

Your careful attention Is invited TO the sublec
If claims against tho government, aud the facil-
tiles afforded by existing laws for theie prosecu-
ton. Each OF tho depart ments-Sate Treas.
ury and War--have demands for many millions
OF dollars upon the fils and they are rapidly ac-
cumulAting. To tn 80 may be added those now
pending before Congress-, the Court of Claims
and Southern Claims Commission, making, in the
aggregate, an immense sum. Most OF these grew
out OF the rebellion and are Intended to indem-
nifty persons on both sides for their lossee during
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-12-05

have become impressed with the belief that
the act approved March, 1867 entitled an act to
establish uniform system of bankruptcy through
out the United States, is productive OF more evil
than good. At this time many considerations
might be urged for it's total repeal, but if this is
not considered advisable, l think it will not be
seriously questioned that those portions of said
act providing for what is called involuntary bank
ruptcy operate to increase financial embarrass-
ments in the country. Careful and prudent men
very often become involved IN debt in the tran
saction OF their business, and though they may
possess ample property, ii IT could be made avail
able for that purpose, to meet all their habili-
ties yet on account OF an extraordinary scarcity
of money they may not be able to meet all obli-
cations as they bee me due, in consequence OF
which they are liable to be Frustrated in their
business by proceedings in bankruptcy at the in
stance of unrelenting creditors. People are now
80 easily alarmed as to IN notary matters, that
the mere filing OF petition in bankruptcy by
an unlriendiy creditor will necessarily embar.
rass and oftentime accomplish financial ruin OF
responsible business men. Those who otherwise
might make lawful and just arrangements 10 re-
lieve themselves from difficulties produced by
the present strinBency i'll money are prevented
ty a constant exposure to attack anddisappolnt-
ment by proceedings against them in bankrupt
cy; and, beside law Is made use OF IN many
cases by obdurate creditors to frighten or force
debtors into mpllance with their wishes, ana
into acts ofinjustIce to other creditors aud them
selves. recommend that 80 much OF the act
as provides for involuntary bankruptcy ON ac-
count OF suspension OF payment be repealed,
FRAUDULENT CLAIMS,
Your careful attention Is invited TO the subjec
A. claims aaainst tho government, and the facil-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-12-05

Iwould re omm for 70 If Gvo u sill
GRAFTON, tho pAssaJe Of an s'tfcr the tant ance
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-12-05

The Joint Commission under The conyen-
ton with Mexico Of 1858 having again been
ness. which 1t Is hoped may be brought
to an early conclusion. The distinguished
representative of Her Britanpic Majesty at
Washington has kindly consented, with
Inc approval of his government. to assume
the ardu rus and responsible duties OF UNI
pre In this commission, and to lepu me
ipreiobt of his character and name 10 such
decislons as may not receive the acqnies-
eence of both the arbitrators appointed by
tle respective governments.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-11-02
= CRANE &ygsgO&


We Is - ~ - NJ - " .
The GREAT FAVORrrE sewing Mrchinr
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OUll VIA MS o. rDlt ruNt pIrrnIsing
sewing M rhiuns. I .iOiug This We shall
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lruh ITS .wui nd shy not ing ihW VIII un-
Justly dnuact from the mr lt~oi oIhprS,
J, IS the only machine tAN cth sew in
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irrd, II is UueguHl,d for uS, ming ends Of
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quicker than cnu le dom by hand. II g III
StnNu double sew any PM OF IN" seam with
out stopping the machine. II Will dam n
II Ne or rent neatly. quickly and srcur-ly. 1t
IS II drnihble that II HIS many advantages
which no machine without the reversible
t,Ard can have. Ii is the on@ machine hav-
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improvement, over all others. hi,u so nu-
iustuL that IL does not Ial tie or max II noise.
1t uses thread directly from small Spools,
without rcwindng. These advantage be-
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the exclusive use If the best htminer, MAX
ing any width of hem without ain cuIty. IL
hrmS iells cOlds bralds tuckS, quilts binds,
gathers, etc., without has ing. II makes u
gather aud ;, VS. il ton baud NJ one operation
perfectly II has the best quilting guide. The
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man eed by 4 child. IT does not on he
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run hard Does not make u noise. Does not
skip stitches. Does not break thread. Does
not quicker the fabric Does not drag fine
work. Does not u.s. noisy cams. Does not
use shaEy links. Does no use brush pads.
Does not Us a wire take-up. Does not use
cog wheels DOES not use II jerking feed.
Does not use IN old style shuttle. Does not
use greasy Detdle. DOCS not use ail your
patience.
The certainty aud precision with which
the take-ups operate are the admiration of
the skilled artisan, and the perfect stitching
The back feed, which carries the work away
from the operator has many advantages
over all other machines feeding the same
way. = Ices from 81 to Sl25, according to
finish, for either side or back feed. Liberal
discounts for cash PAYMENTS Office at Mrs
Kennedy's Millinery Store, Elm street, Dali
las, Texas. v. Is. Shu MAhEK.
2l7dlm6w3m Gen. Agt. Middle Texas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-11-02

riG Jlu,eigll News AL CJurirI
SAYS .ie ct - II the SDL hern State
In the last c'gl' ycics has hren sold
lor th,eniru VA SAN II Sl,5JI,0 n,OJ,
in ( jiL, watch anUllt has beet
b.uISht u this nnlry from Europe
| payment. This Is llrc than twir,
AL me legal &c rlerald nntiIaul bnlll
note circulation Of the United State,
and three iuirths all the national debt
U.iIed STATES bonds and railroad b md
may be sent abroad for the gold, IN
viii he sure to come back IN tines o.
panic while cotton never comes back,
aud the gold il brings to our countr.
never leaves Us HE cotton crop hl-
sustained the credit of the United
Stl,c,, and hut for that crop thc Yves.
nd never have had the South A. II
market fur her brcadNull. Upon pug
cotton crop the Merchants, thc MANU-
iu,Iu,er and middle mcn of the North
are dcpcud,nt. i Il weston News
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-11-02
Tents! Tent !! re IS!

raiI IN q. n. HnIIlnl, No. 60 Elm street:
mud INV , tent b fpr til y are all gone, ana
tnke your fi,ci'. IN hnpt for week ni 90
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-11-02

VIZ are glad ogreet, among the new
members Of this conference, friend Of
our boyhood, Rev. Mr. Gillian, recent.
" from pike county, Missouri, the
land Of plenty, hospitality and that
noble religious sentiment which makcs
men Of all denominations brethren.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-11-02

THE DAILY HERALD In published every
morning, ,Xlept Monday, ut slO n year, liz
ndyanrui S. forsix months u lOrOne month
w cents for ono week single copies, 10
gents,
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A Hingulnr NtOry.

FuRRLsT, Ont, October 25,--A man,
woman and child, with tickets from,
Chicago To Brookvllle, got on the trait.
le.r, yesterday, alleging that pnrtlct
o. hoard wanted to kill them. They
went to n hotel, aud lnter the three
jumped into deep pool Of water The
man anornlld were drowned, but the
Wdnlan was rescued