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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-05-23
"A plant has been discovered in Angola,

"A plant has been discovered in Angola,
Africa, so sensitive that it closes its leaves
AT the mere sound of a football.
They catch pickerel al Hamburg, y.
y, ~ tvina lints with Lailed hooks to the
feet Vt ee,>e aud driving them across the
pond. When a ush bites, the geese houn-
der yhd make icr lhe shore, when they are
relieve ed % their burdens and sent back for
more.
-Gainesboro', Tenn, is agog at the mi
raculous performances of an infant Bah
bage named Settle, Gyears old, who does
not know his alphabet, but who does the
most complicated arithnietcal calculations
in his head al a moments notice.
-Agassiz denies he ever said a negro's
blood differed from white mans. He
would not be likely TO say 80 when the late
trial of Alley in Boston proved that u
mans blood cannot always with cel tanty
be distinguished from that Ola horse.
-Baltimoro's richest man is Johns Hop
king, an old Quaker bachelor OFFS. lie has
given two or three million dollars TO found
hospital and orphan home, and his mag
niiicent private estate ut Clifton, in the
eastern SuDuIp, ol tue Guy Is 10 DC the size
OF fully equipped university, TO which he
proposes 10 give two or three millions
more.
A singular incident occurred in Sew
ard Valley, Schoharie county, N. Y, on
Tuesday of last week. On the top of hill
in the woods, piece OF land belonging to
tie late John Wieting, containing about
10000 square feet, sunk 10 the depth of
about 800 feet. The report was heard a
number Of miles. a mammoth cave be-
meath is the conlecturod explanation.
The sheriff of Tiogi county, N. ", was
recently called upon to sell the effects OF "a
widow to satisfy judgments. After he had
performed his duty, he said 10 the specta-
tors that he prop, sed to contribute the
amount Of his fees to the unfortunate wo-
man. The good example proved conta-
gious; ono donation aller another was
handed I'M; the purchasers returned the ar
tlcles which they had bought, the non
purchasers gave cash aud provisions; so
that the widow was soon better of than
ever.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-05-23

ON the 18th inst, Mr.. and Mrs. Edison
Higgins celebrated their fiflieth marriage
anniversary. Present on the occasion
were three sons and their wives, a
daughter and three grandchildren COM
prising the entire family circle with the
exception OF Mr. Baker, their daughters
husband, who is i'm Michigan. Other rela-
tives were present to the number of TWEEN
ty-five, and the occasion was rendered very
pleasant for the participants. Mr.. and Mrs.
Higgins have many friends who would
have been pleased to join them, and al
though circumstances did not admit of a
general festivity, kind wishes and congrat-
ulations were the unexpressed sympathies
of their neighbors.
We note this week the death OF Mrs.
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Rev. Mr.. Dodd commenced his labors
with the Methodists in this place last Sab
bath, preaching two excellent practical SER
mons.
%. L. Butterfield, Esq, and Miss Belle
Morgan were married last Sunday morn
ing at the residence of Mr.. ]. Moore. MAY
happiness and prosperity attend them.
&C. c. Bemis has returned to town and
will sell his household furniture at auction
next Saturday.
Mr.. & Mrs. Ashley Stone arrived home
last week Friday from their winters So
journ in Philadelphia.
Rev. Mr.. Goodnow has gone TO Albany
to attend u Baptist convention. VIII be
absent one week.
-"Decoration day" will be observed on
the 30th inst, under the direction of Post
Reynolds, G. A. II.
Only n few snow drifts are now in
sight, and the farmers are very active with
their springs work. L.
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.gUrES0uriIfc,


Our district schools commenced their
summer terms on Monday the 10Th inst.
The higher department is taught by Miss
Alice II, Starr, the primary department by
Miss Mary Starr.
-"Dccoration day" will be observed here
with appropriate ceremonies on Tuesday
the Both inst, during which the graves of
soldiers buried here will he decorated with
howcrS At u meeting of citizens held
Monday evening, May 18Th, officers for the
occasion were chosen as follows: T.. :. Al
len, President Of the Day; j. w. Morse,
Marshal; n. l.. Stetson, l.. \. Warren, j.
W. Hatch, cGmmittec OF arrangements
Mrs. Il. \. Hicks, Mrs. G. Foster, Mrs. j.
w. Morse, committee to select and arrange
ilowcrs. Post Reynolds No. 80, G. &. r.,
OF Wilmington will be present and partici-
pate in the exercises of the day. There
will be an address, folowcd'by remarks
from gentlemen who may be present. The
Jacksonville band, assisted by the Will
mington and Readsboro bands will furnish
music for the occasion.
An effort is being made for the estab-
lishmcnt of "A daily mail route between this
place and Shelburne Falls, Mass.
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AEE'ORT Or TEE E.VDI.E,v' con-
.HESSIO.vRRS.

Tho Board Of Indian Commissioners
unanimously adopted Il report May ), on
tho Presidents Indian policy. Alter speak
the Modocs and often previously publish
ed, the commissioners abiding to the as
sassination of General Candy and Peace
Commissioner Thomas, they say treach
cry so base admits otno pallation. Lcc can
any punishment notcd out to tho perpc-
traitors of the crime be too sry we
Tho Modoc war; it is held however, cam
not be charged against the Presidents
peace policy, anl it is also affirmed that
the misdeeGs or individual Indians or
bands should not he charged against the
innuOen, or upon the race. The red man
has no friends TO take his side of the story.
No degree Of c2aEgeraion or faschood is
too gross to be unhcsitatingly accepted by
the public mind against him.
The report says it has never been the ex-
pcctaton Of the friends Of the Indian peace
policy that it would in 4 few years civilze
the savage tribes, nor could it be expect
cd to bring them in three years TO become
as flcc from crime rs whites. The oppo-
ncnts Of the policy expect the Indians TO
be even more free from crime than people
of our most civilized communities. Four
years of trial has proved the peace policy
10 be Il success, and with the exception of II
little trouble with Il few bands of .\pachcs
and the present unhappy struggle with Il
handful of Modoc braves. the country has
been saved from Indian wars.
Christian denominations are invited TO
cooperate, arl the most inN rtcrate Indian
hair'. Will hardly N,piutr To- complain Of
the policy or as results.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-05-23

Mr.. S. NJ. Nutting lost Il valuable horse
last week.
S. S. Simmons, NJ. d. has opened an
Office at The house Of John L. Collins. on
School street.
Allen Wells has purchased Of l.. C.
Richardson his new house and lot on Main
street. Price $1,000. Mr.. Wells il intend
Ing TO erect large barn this summer
we notice among the improvements
this spring, that large additions are being
made to the barns owned by II. S. Stafford
and Fenelon Arnold, also a number of
houses are being newly painted.
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NAst GUIDE.

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Instructor FOR married persons, tLOs, about De
married, both male sud rmsle III ever thing concerto
ns the ph! sOlogy aud relations OF sexual stein
and the production aud prevention ot ursuJiu,, il
GLIDING all the discoveries before given i'll
the English language, by VIM. YOUNG, NJ. ID. This
is really valuable anduteresting work. 1t is written
in plain languste for the general reader, and IL illus
trated with numerous Engravings. All young mar
ried people or those contemplating marriage, and
having the least impediment to married life, should
read this book. 1t dscloses secrets that every
should be acquainted with; still it is book that
be locked up and not let lie about the house. 1t will
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Dr. wM. YOUNG, No. 4l6 Spruce street, above Fourth
Philadelphia
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get copy Of Dr. Youngs Book and read it carefully
1t will be the means of saving you many dollar, your
health and possibly your life. Dr. Young be con-
suited any Of the diseases described in his pubca
tion by mail or at his office, No. 4l6 Spruce street
above Fourth, Philadelphia. 6msy
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HinsdaIe, ". III.

More stringent laws are evidently need
ed for inveterate dram drinkers. They
fully share the responsibilities of the dram
seller and should be made liable to the in
Fiction of proper penalties. Public and
private, as equally their own interests, de-
mand that they should be forclbly restrain
ed in their downward course. We there
fore call the attention Of our Legislators to
this important matter, as they are soon TO
assemble in Concord. May their united
wisdom bring forth something equal to the
emergency.
r. d. Fisk has been making some fine
improvements in and upon his store and
house. giving them very neat and attract
i've appearance.
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IVrsf,,,Oye ". III.


Mn. EDITOR We are very glad to hear
is painfully evident that one person, at
least, did not wake up very good natured
il we are to Judge by the ill-tcmpercd arti-
Gle that appeared in your las, weeks issue.
"W." accuses us of writing over an ASSUME
ed name and then signs his own article
with AN initial, and that perhaps, not his
own. At the beginning wv" is positive
that the town has "wak ed up;'' further on
he is equally sure we have not been to
sleep at all. Now We would like to know
which of these statements hc is going to
stick to, and which he will call an ''error."
"W." proposes TO give us an opportunity
of telling how much faster a man can run
than dog we suppose by that 'W." in
tends to chase us out of town himself. But
having learned that barking dogs never
bite, we have no fear that after giving Il few
more yelps the ear who wrote that article
will retire once more to the Kcnnel from
which he came. My article was written in
a general way, not intending to hurt the
feelings or wound the pride of any one !;
and we coul" desire no better proof of its
truthfulneSs than the coarse rejoinder it
has received.
We assure w. that he can neither
Brighten or bully w and If lie is the towns
guardian he should have made the fact
public, so we could have applied for per-
mission to write the article whic,i excited
his ire.
We understand that q minister ht- been
engaged to preach At the l>t Church tor the
ensuing year, which looks u little more
like waking up. ED WARD.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-05-23

The investigation into the charges a
ganst the suspended American commits
sioners TO the exhibition has been compile
ted, and voluminous details have been for
warded to Washington. The inquiry de-
veloped the fact that the appropriation Of
the United States Congress for the exhibit
ton is nearly exhausted, and the charges
of bribery are fully sustained. 1t also
brought to light that $4,000 was expended
in tho roof of the sewing machine depart
ment when its actual cost was not more
than one-tenth of that sum. Other reckless
expenditures are also proven. Matters are
now much better under the direction of the
new commissioners, goods are arriving
rapidly, and it is expected that the Amer
lean department will he ready by the 10th
of June.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-05-23

Prof. NJ. Davidson, principal of Leland
and Gray Seminary, has just closed one of
his most successful and pleasant terms in
this place. So far as we have been able to
Judge, the students have been very quiet,
orderly and well disposed, and during the
last few weeks of tho term did great
amount of labor in connection with their
school. The examination on Monday and
Tuesday of last week, we are informed,
passed off very creditably, both to teachers
and pupils. The exhibitions on Wednes-
day and Thursday evenings were success,
and by many were thought to he as good
as any ever given by the students of Le-
land and Gray.
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U'esf ChcsfcrGcfd. ". VI.

The remains of the late Curtis Smith,
formerly a resident of this place, but for
some years past policeman of Boston,
was brought from that city on the 18th, and
into rrcl in this place.
g. p. Gibson is building new barn, or
rather cnlarging his old one.
J. ID. Farr is erecting "A substantial barn
" by so. The frame, made Of old seasoned
heavy timber, is up and looks as though it
might defy the winds.
The lot of IL horses brought from the
west to this place some four weeks since,
by VIM. Stark have been disposed Of. Mr..
Stark is expecting to 20 west soon for new
supply.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-05-23

that have no higher aims than personal adj
vancement, TO be attained at the sacrifice
of everything that presents itself in tho
shape of an obstacle. Society must esti-
mate its own share of responsibility for the
practices, influences, and education that
help to model such careers.
The Massachusetts Legislature has chang
ed the method Of swearing witnesses In
court. The law as II now stands leaves II to
tho witne ss, and not 10 the court, to change
the usual form. If the witness asserts that
any peculiar form IL in his opinion more
solemn and obligatory, the oath must be adj
ministere in that form. Heretofore wit
nesscs, except Quakers and Catholics, have
been sworn with the simple ceremony of
the upliilcd hand. QualIers were permitted
to affirm. and Catholics were forced TO
swear as the judge dire cted The new stat
ute permits tho largest liberty in this par
ticular
Gov. Smith of Georgia, has addressed
letter to the Western farmers, admitting
that Georgia, Alabarla, Florida and South
Carolina use every year lJ,000,00G bushels
rorc Of arain than they produce, and must
look to the West for a supply of the driici-
oncy, or sacrifice their cotton crop at loss
of fifty million dollars a year. lie there
fore urges the sendinc of the entire corn
crop oftho West 5outnward, for which pur-
pusc hc recommends the Georgia Canal
scheme, to connect the Lake. with the At
lantic al Savannah, through the Ohio, Ten
nossec ami Ocmulgec rivers as better
solution of the transportation question than
the charering of any more railroads by
Congress.
Con. II. +. Butter is the latest candidate
propose for the chief iusticeship. The Gin
cinnati Commercial is responsible for him.
Justice is usually represented blind, but a
but cock -cvcd Justice would be Il novelty
--BOSton Hcrdhd.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-05-23
WATERFOWL UNION LIVE STOCK MARKET.
WArFRTows, May

WArFnTows, May 90, 1873
Prices Market Beef. few choice-s10 25,a 10 20
Extra SO 50dtl0 10; first quality So GOA 90: Second
quality, 50 O0G 81 90; third quality, s. 0O6 IS 3d.
STRENGTHENING ONen-s10O, $780, 20OG 1915 f3pnir.
Mich Cows an Calyes-S30 to 60; extra SOS to 10.
Yearlings-s10 90 To 18 Two years old-S19 to s2s.
Three years old-g30 to Is.
Prices Of Sheep and Lamhs--In lots 80 90, SO 50,
80 90 81 00d 81 50 each Extra IS OO rs 90 per head
or from 1-2a8 1-4c u N.
Ycarling Lambs-7@S 3-4c y III. Spring Lambs, so
"a s12.
Hldes-Brghton, "a IA cents per h Country, . Ia
40 lac T. n.
Tallow-Brighton, ) liza &c r ID. Country Tallow,
lao 1-2 cents per 10.
Pelts 81 15a 81 80 each Lamb Skins 2jc each. Calf
Skins lea 2Uc q ID.
CLASSIFICATION OF CATTLE AND SHEEP.
N D.-Dcef-Choice grade includes nothing but
stalfed 100 to 140O lbs. Bulocks. Extra and frat
qualltyncludcs the best, large fat oxen. Second and
third quality includes oxen and two and three year
oldstccrs.
Sheep-EItra include Cosscts, and when those of
inferior quality are thrown out.
Poultry. -Chichcns and Turkeys lac y NJ; medium
II l-2c II n; ordinary lots 17c q n.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-05-23
IIesf BraIiIek ORC.

Over dozen persons, in this yicini-
ty, were made severely sick, a few days
ago, by eating factory cheese, and it APP
pears from accounts in the papers, that
similar poisonings have occurred in other
places from the same cause. Now, who
can explain this matter? Is some poison
Gus substance used in the manufacture, err
does new cheese generate poison, chem
ically, under favorable circumstances ?
Who can tell?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-05-23

There is pain which the Centauf Linirnent will
not relieve swelling it will not subdue, and no
hmeness which will not cure. This is strong lam
guage, but 1t istrue Where the parts not gone,
its effects are marveles produced more cures
5aptsih upon animals in one year than have
all her pretended remedies since the world began.
It ia counter-irritant, sll-healing pain reeyer
Cripplcs throw away their crutchos, the lame walk,
poisonous bites rendered harmless and the woun-
ed are healed without 1t is no humbug. The
recipe published around each bottle It is selling
art.. before sold and sells because il does
Just what 1t pretends to do. Those who now suffer
from rheumatism, pain or sweiiing deserve to suffer
II they will not use Centaur Linimeut. More than
1000 certificates of remarkable cures including frozen
limbs, chronic rheumatism gout runuiug tuulOrs
&C., have been received. ", will send circular
tanning certn Gates hs re,ps 81. g.at.s 10 an!
requesting it. Que bottle OF the 'ello. wrapper Uru
tAur Linimeut is worth hult, dollars fos spsy
ined sweeuied horses and mules, for screw-worm
in sheep. Stock-owners-this liniinon is worth your
attention. No family should be without Centaur Lni
ment. ]. b. RosE Co., New York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-05-23

The aggregate value of eccl sia steal
property in this country which now I1ys
nothing towards the support of the govern
ment is compute at over three hundred
and thirty miller of dollars. Every tax
payer is indirectly compelled to help sup
port and increase this churchmoneyed
monopoly; and the religious radicals Of
the country are beginning to aptat' the
question of reforming what is inanifestly
an abuse of constitutional rights. The
entire separation OF church and state is one
of the fundamental principles upon which
our government is founded, and the moro
complete this principle is carried out the
tirmer will be the state.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-05-23

NnE lArE ions STUART MIi.I..-Mr.
Min Wa born in lSaG, il London. and hi-
cany edura,ion wa. Conducted strictly
under his fathers eye. In 1923, when only
seventeen years Of age, he received an APP
pointmcnt at tie India House, ~ clerk, in
various grades OF which capdcfty he served
for thlrty-threey years, when ls,Was appoints,
/ ed examiner of IndiaA cotE&ondcucc, Il
position formerly held bys father. In
1853, AfssAiiil was oiieredeN' seat in Her
MISREPRESENTATION Council, which offer he
declined, prelerring to devote himself to
the labors of a literary life.
lie was II voluminous writer upon large
variety of topics, having very positive ideas
upon every subject that he attempted TO
handle, and expressing them in a chastc,
lorciblc style. He published several works
the most important of which are those on
political economy, and, in metaphysics,
Tie discrimination Of Sir William IIamil-
toms Philosophy" and "Comtc and Posi-
tivism."
In 1861 Mr.. Mil was elcclcd to farlia-
ment from Westminster. lie failed Of
recollection, and, Withdrawing from public
affairs devoted himself wholly TO his pen,
which seemed 10 increase in power rs he
advanced III AGE. His latest work, "rhe
Suhjcction of Woman" has been more
widely read on this side Of the water than
any other of his productions.
During tho war the rebellion he was
an active and earnest friend Of the Union,
and advocated with tongue and pen the
side so unpopular with the majority of
EngliShmen. In his death the cause of hui
manity and progress suffers n loss not east
" rcpaircd.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-05-23

Extract from, letter from Mrs. j. C. 4idrieh,
WauseOh, Fulton Co., o. ar. p. Hall Co., Gentle
men,-PleAse send me one dozen bottles Of your
Siclian Hair Remover Our bald and gray do not
want 90 be out. Ny mother is living recommends
ton of the results from the 81 the Remover Be-
ing almost seventy years old, and having worn wig
over thirty years, il seems miracle 10 those who
have known her 30 long bald, and what little hair
she had being perfectly white; now her wig thrown
aside her hair grown out and smooth glossy brown
as in girlhood Hoping You may long continue to
pour blessings the heads Of the Afflicted remain,
yours truly
Such evidence with the Endorsement Of the great
chemists of New England, DR.. A. A. Hayes and S.
Dana Hayes should satisfy any one which Of the
preparations produce the best results.
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ReVle7V Of The Markets.

NEW YORK. May IL. Flour hrmer; State SO OO,s
so; round hoop Ohio 81 COD 3I050; Western S. $50
$40 50 Southern SO 50asli so. Wheat hrmer; No.
l spring 81 1881 rs No. do. 81 63Ss 81 II win
ter red Western 81 s0@s1 95; white Michigan 81 $50
81 IS. Corn Is heavy and lower; newmired Western
81 l-2a62 lac: old do. sc 1-2aG6 3-4c ahoAt. Oats
quiet new Western mixed 49650c. Beef steady.
Pork lower and duh; new Mess sl7. Lard weaker at
91-l6 Butter unchanged; Ohio 2T@29c; new State
2Sa3Oc.
CHICAGO, May 20. Flour-DemAnd good at full
prices. Wheat nrmer; No. spring 81 SO; No. do.
81 $50 on the spot; No. spring 81 IS; Oats hrmer
No. mixed 81 7-seasc on the spot. Rye steady At
Toe.