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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-24

The post-office bill passed by the last ses-
sion OF Congress makes the following
changes in the postal laws:
Newspaper and Periodical Fostd1c.-On
and after January /, 1875, newspapers and
periodicals mailed FROM the office OF publ
cation to be paid in advance by weight At
the following rates: Issued weekly or
oftener, cents pound and fraction there
of; less frequently cents. To be weighed
In bulk and paid by attaching special ad-
hesive stamp. prepared for the purpose, to
the package, or as the Postmaster General
may direct. one copy Of each newspaper
to actual subscribers TO 90 free In the coun-
ty where they are printed in whole or in
part.
Oiher Mdiiabie Matter. new law
makes uniformity in all matter other
than letters, newspapers, aud periodicals
limits the packages TO four pounds, at one
cent for each two ounces.
Salaries Of PostmdSterS.-The new law
fixes the salaries of first, second, and third
class Offices on new basis, according Il
the receipts OF the same. Postmasters o
tho fourth-class 10 be paid by commission
on the receipts and the full receipts from
| post Office box rents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-24

We clip the following from the Salt Lake
Daily Tribune, n Gentle, or anti-Mormon
paper, date June 20, 1874. II will be re-
membered that Judge Poland prepared
and carried through Congress bill, de-
signed, among other things, to strike at
the root of Mormon pulygany. These cX-
tracts will show the estimation in which
the Judge is held in that section OF the
country:
ave regard Mr.. Poland rs brick, and
since be has done 50 much for Utah, II Is
our duty to send him some token OF our
appreciation. Let our business men, mil
men and miners take the matter in hand,
and send him silver brick suitably NJ
scrbed. What say you, gentlemen, to THIS
suggestiOnY
Within the past six months the Gentiles
and Apostates have won three complete
victories over the Priesthood. They nave
made them respect the rights of the boys
| in blue; have secured tho disappointment
of their much esteemed Chief Justice,
James b. Mexican; have secured tho pas
sage or the Poland bill, which is now a
law; and will compel the old ne follows ia
| show the city books. We call this n fine
| showing for six short months, when we
consider the Lord has not been on our
side.n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-24
Jacksonville.

Rev. VIM. N. Barber OF WILMINGTON
occupied the Universalist pulpit last Sun
day 10 the acceptance Of all who heard
him.
When was boy we used to wrestle
with one another and sometimes one threw
and sometimes the other. Things have
changed and some would cen dare to try
strength with moving machines. But, my
friend, remember that Whenever you
wrestle with q moving machine you will
be thrown every time.
1T has been confidently asserted that
could We keep up the FIRE which has burn
cd so furiously for some lime past In that
direction that we might have railroad up
through this valley. II seems the FIRE nj ust
burn whether or no. On The north and
south they must meet, and down the val.
ley too. Our people would long ago en-
joyed all the privileges OF a good railroad,
had not the interests OF certain other roads
who sent hired emissaries throuG b this val
leg 10 nnderrate our advantages and the
feasibility Of road here. We have
the truth by our recent survey which,
though proved good grade, better can be
had, even, by more careful one.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-24
HIinsdale, ". H.

Tile Rev. e. II. Moore of Boston will
supply the desk in the Universalist church
q few Sabbaths during the absence OF Rev.
NJ. II. Harris. The services will be at 5
O'Clock p. NJ, as usual.
A project for a new first class High
school is beginning to be discussed here.
A new cornet band with G.. A. Day for
captain, is about 10 be organized.
WIN. G. Cutting, E.q., and family, Of
Elizabeth, n. j., were in town on a visit
during the past week. He and f. H.
Thomas OF BrattlrbOro were formerly en-
zased in the paper manufacturing business
both here and al Brsttleboro.
-Economy.-Tbere is a man not twenty
miles from Hinsdale who cbews tobacco,
drys bis guilds and smokes them and uses
the ashes for SNUFF.
On monument in the old grave yard
near Arson Hooker's house is The follow
ing inscription "Daniel Jones died A. D.
l776. Learning and good sense, industry
and economy, hospitality and good humol
adorned his life. Parable. In his death
his friends sustain loss, his enemies bury
their resentments, the wife will initiate bis
example, and fools lament that they did
not when he shall rise immortal"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-24

Sarah Frost, daughter OF Rev. Amariah
Frost. minister Of the I'd parish in Mendon.
He came to Newfane and settled on land
between "Newfane Hill' and Williams
VILE. There were but few families 10
town when they came. A few years later
their house was burned, and each taking
child with them, rode on horse back 10
Milford, and Uxbridge, to visit their rela-
tlvesi As Pastor, he ofiiciated about forty
years, "teacblng bis fellow mortals how TO
live that they might be prepared for DEATH
He died Aug. 23d, 1914, aged Go. The an
cient Bible and Hymn Book used so many
years on Newfsne Hill at tho old church are
now In possession Of a grandson, Deacon
Alfred Holden OF Worcester, Mass, who
was present ut the centennial celebration
July 4th.
-Rev, DR.. Ebenezer Morse Of Boylston,
Mass, graduated at Harvard University In
1877, and owning portion OF the township
OF Newfane, settled four OF his sons here.
First came Joshua, who with Luke
Knowlton was among the first persons who
settled in the town. Afterward came the
brothers Amherst and DIR. John Morse,
and sill later their brother Ebenezer, who
put up the first gristmlll. Its exact loca-
ton was in Wllliamsville, on the rocks
now seen in the middle OF the stream al
the junction OF Bakers Brook and the
"Brunch." The bank has since been wash
ed AWAY considerably by continued frosh-
cts. 4 short bridge only was needed then
to reach the mill, and at one time OF high
water went of, leaving the two brothers
Doct. John, and Ebenezer, in the mill, and
they were drawn with ropes through the
| turbulent waters to the shorei 1t was be-
fore this mill that Parson Taylor wheeled
Priest Crosby, and allowed the wheelbar
low to slide from the shore into the mil
pond with Rev. C. to wade ashore as bes
| he cuuldl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-24

GEN. HowARD.-The finding OF The mil
itary court OF inquiry in this case was
made known 10 the country some time ago.
The public has also q tolerably accurate
general notion OF the drift OF the courts
"oPlniou." The chief points are: That
Gen. Howard has not knowingly and will
fully done wrong. That the Freed linens
bureau was a very big thing. That he dis
charged the onsrous duty imposed upon
him to the best Of his ability. That his ac-
counts were approved by the treasury off,
cials. That the executive department OF
the government cannot go back OF their
approval. That while some OF his official
investments may not have been strictly le-
gal, they were very excusable, and do not
involve any trace OF moral turpitude.
That he vas unlucky in some Of his subOr-
dinates. That 1t Is not his fault If there are
few outstanding accounts still to be ad-
justed. Upon these grounds, the court
finds that Gen. Howard "did his whole du-
ty, and deserves we'll OF his country" It
Is not to he denied, however that "his
country" wishes that Gen. Howard's In
vestigation had been little more thorough,
and that, If possible, his exhoneratlon had
been litlleimOre compile,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-24
WestnaInaser.

MIR. Jones Hubbard in Walpole, n. b.,
= man about 20 years old, while arranging
some hen cOops on the top Of his hog pen,
about O'Clock Monday morning, July
Goth, fell backwards. striking his head on
a pile OF stones, break ing his skull he ire
manned unconscious until about 0 O'Clock,
when he died.
Michael G. Page caught in the Connec-
ticut River last Friday, four pike, which
weighed "a pounds they were nearly all
OF size. the largest weighing 6i lbs.
MIR. S. 81. Nutting is stating his house.
Mrs. Joseph Clark has gone 10 Sara
tOxa.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-24

The following changes In the pension
laws were nado during tho last session Of
Congress:
Total Disability Increase Of Pension.
All persons who, while in the military or
naval service, were so permanently
and totally disabled rs to require the regu-
lar presence, aid and attendance Of another
person, to have their pensions increased
from s9O25 to $50 per month, commencing
June 4, 1874.
Partial Disability Increase of Pension.
Persons who are now entitled to PEN
sions under existing laws, and who have
lost either an arm at or above the elbow, or
n leg at or above the knee, shall be rated In
the second class and shall receive twenty
four dollars per month commencing June
4, 1874.
In order to obtain the benefit Of this act
pensioners only have TO return their certi-
Hcatos, accompanied by letter giving their
post-offi., address, no formal application
being required. No medical examination
will be ordered, excepting in cases where
the evidence on file fails to show the point
| Vi hulpuAdb'Ou'
Pensions Granted Under Special acts.
Persons entitled to pensions under special
acts fixing the rate of such pensions, and
now receiving or entitled 10 receive a less
pension than that allowed by the general
laws under like circumstances, are, In lieu
| of their present rate Of pension, hereby de-
clared to be entitled to tho benefits and
subject TO the limitations OF tho genera!
pension laws.
Pensioners who were on the roll by
special act, the act fixing the rate Of their
pension, were debarred from increase I'M
der the general pension laws. The above
act places this class of pensioners on the
same footing as other pensioners, 80 faF
as rating is concerned, but does not gram
irraars, the Increase dating from June 8
1874. The return 0: the pension certificate
to the Pension Bureau, accompanied by
letter giving post .oflice address, Is all thai
| l. necessary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-24

-Rareiy in our experiences have the
words OF Isaiah 35:l, The wilderness and
the solitary place shall be glad for them;
and the desert shall rejoice and blossom as
the rose"-Arisen 50 torcibly to our minds
as when on last Sabbath we looked over
the large and happy company that kept
holy the Sabbath day in our little sanctua-
ry here. Five persons, all heads OF fam
lilies save one, and all well and favorably
know here, were baptized and added 10
the church. Rev. MIR. Baldwin, though
beyond the allotted age Of man, is doing
efficient aud acceptable work as acting pas
tor among the people. d.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-24

The Central Vermont railroad, the Del
aware and Hudson canal company, and
the Fitchhurg road, have arranged for
through train from Boston 20 Saratoga,
with palace cars.
Like heap of brush long shoulder
Ing, the Indian war has suddenly broken
out in severa! places, and from Texas, Wy
omng anil Indian Territory come reports
of sickening outTages, ATTACKS on stations,
miners camps, wagon trains, and several
hot engagements with the troops. Appear
ances indicate an excitement among the
Indians which will not stop short OF con-
siderable bloodshcd.
Serious trouble IL experienced at the
IIoosac tunnel by reason OF loose rocks
tumbling without warning. Ono man was
killed In this manner a day or two since.
1t is supposed that the nitro glycerince
used in blasting Jared the rock so violent
~ as to cause what is apparently solid stra-
ia to crumble aud fall when exposed TO a
change of atmosphere.
Nj. Platesu has improved on the old
method of blowing soap-bubblts by 6nd-
ing out the best kind Of soap and the best
proportion OF water, and then by mixing
his soapy water with glycerine. Bubbles
formed Of this liqnid will last for hours
and even days.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-24

THE HAPPIEsT PEoPLE.-If not the
wlses!, 1t appears TO me that the happieSt
people in the world are those who still g
tain something of the ch!d's creative fac
ulty OF imagination, which makes atmos-
phere and color, sun and shadow.
and bOundless horizon out Of what
seems TO prosaic wisdom most made.
quate maierlal-a TUT of grass, a messy
rock, the rain-pOols of passing shower, a
glimpse OF sky and clouds, a wait Of west
wind, birds autter and song. For the
child Is always Something Of poet; II he
nyson, the emotions which expand his be-
Ing, even as the fulness of life bursts upon
the petals OF flower, he finds with them
all nature plastic 10 his eve and hand. The
son OF genius and the heart of childhood
ere one.- Waiter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-24

THB REACTION AGAINST THE WoMEN's
CRUSADE seems, from the few Incidents re-
corded nowadays by the western papers,
to quite Justify the forebodings felt and
fully expressed by the newspapers, at the
time OF its phenomenal suoces+. The traffic
in liquors is gradually returning 10 its old
haunts, though 1t Ii not always resumed, 1t
Is said, by men who abandoned 1t in the
revival many ofthese were earnest con-
verts, and stick to their principles. Many
OF the places where the crusade was most
holly carried on, and where the most sue
cess was achieved, are like the man in
Scripture into whose hearts empty, swept
and garnished chamber the once dispos-
sessed spirit returned with seven others
worse than himself,-an the latter state OF
those towns Is worse than the nrst. At
Washington Court-house, The Ohio town
where the crusade began, the local prohib-
itory statute has been repealed, and there
are now six beer shops actively engaged in
the village limits, and three just outside.
At Richmond, Ind, where the women
supplemented prayer with the Baxter law,
they len but one licensed saloon, now there
are three; the wholesale liquor stores are
increasing, and there are q score OF places
where it can be bought by the pint, and
carried home. The Independent OF that
place asserts that "there is more whisky,
ale and beer sold and drank In Richmond
than before the crusade" A vast deal OF
this drinking Is done at home; indeed,
that evil has so Increased, And the quanti-
| ty Of liquors consumed has grown pro-
portionally,-thati In some towns promi-
nent citizenA are actually inviting saloon
keepers TO reopen their shops, TO aid in
checking the fearful growth Of intemper-
ance. This is a very sad instance OF eight
ing the devil with !" that 1t should be
contemplated and carried out is pitiful
But IL joins with all human experience In
this direction 10 show that, as man is con
stituted, the only practicable legislation, oil
other dealing, with regard 10 intoxicating
liquors, must be regulatiVe, and the only
permanent influence . moral and persona
one, exerted to foster total abstinence, /
you will certainly 10 foster Temperance II
food aud drink, language and demeanol
throughout the community.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-24

We are very free to say that our choice
and judgment would be In favor OF Judge
Poland, rather than any other man, II he
would consent TO run but when it comes
to be a choice between him and Col. Mead,
we believe there can hardly be dissenting
voice among the people of the district who
know the two men. Judge Poland has
lived in this town for abOut twenty We
years. We have known him intimately in
his private life as a citizen, and been ia
niliar with all his course. He is just and
true In every way. In all the relations OF
private life he Ia man above reproach in
al his intercourse and dealing with his
fellowmen, in the performance OF all the
duties of citizen, he is mindful OF the
rights O. others as of his own. In bis
whole public course he has never failed to
acquit himself in the discharge of public
duly, so rs to win the good opinion of all.
ST. JohRs6ury Cdiedonidn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-24

How GEN. FORREST LIKED TO BESHAv-
ED.-Gen. Forrest of Fort Pillow fame,
went into a barbar shop on Broadway, N.
Y, 10 be shaved. The colored gentleman
who ofiiciated was voluble. Forrest was
In good humor and disposed TO be talka-
tive. At last 1t came out that the gentle
man who was being shaved was called Gen.
Forrest, whereupon the colored gentleman
wanted TO know If he was having the hon.
or 10 shlve Gen. Forrest Of the late COnfed-
ate cavalry. Gen Forrest mildly sssented.
Whereupon the barber remarked that he
was glad TO make the Generals acquaint-
ance as his brother was a soldier in the
Federal army. "Where is your brother :"
"He was killed at Fort Pillow answer
ed the barber.
Silently and gently as the fall OF the snow
fiake-but accurately and without hesita-
tion-the General slid from beneath the
razor Of that barber, gained his feet, and
With face bare as TO one side, and lather-
ed as to the other, remarked; "You can't
shave mesthis morning r. A friend who
met him a moment later, remarked the
singular appearance of his face. The GEN
eral merely observed 81 like 10 have half
Of my face shaved at time"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-24

1.-The Fathers, where are thcyf' De-
parted this life at his homo In this town
July 18th, Alpha Ryther aged 81 years.
Fifty.six years ago Mr.. Rythor brought
bis bride now a widow, u the new settle
ment in Dover, and here have they lived
in quiet affection and industry ever since.
A brother present, VIM. z. Ryther, WAS
sometime, II We mistake not, editor Of the
PHGSIx. To-day large eoneonrse OF peo-
Pile including kindred nom distance fol-
lowed the remains OF one more Of our few
remaining coolest Citizens" to the grave
Mr.. Rythsr served under Col. Wilson Of
Greenfield, Mass, In the 4ih Massachusetts
Volunteers In the war OF 1872.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-24

Robert Smith, whom his celebrated
brother Sydney always alluded to as Bo-
bus, was lawyer, and was engaged on
one occasion in argument with an eminent
physician regarding the merits OF their re-
spective professions. "You must admit"
urged the physician, THAT your profession
does not make angels ofmen. ""No," was the
retort "there you have the best Of 1t yours
certainly gives them the first chance"
AT Patterson, N. j., nine chickens
were hatched out Of nest OF eggs that
happened to get covered up in manure
heap. The natural warmth OF the manure
did the business, in the absence of the old
hen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-24

The West Brattleboro Baptist Sunday
school was re-organized last Sunday. l.. X.
Fuller was chosen Superintendent, Rev.
C. A. votey, Asst Sup't; z. votey, See'y I;
Henry and Fred willis, Librarians. The
anniversary concert was held In the eve
ming, taking the form OF praise meeting.
the exercises included Rotations by the
little ones, singing by Mrs. Davis and Miss
Weston, and instrumental music. The VI
olin playing by tho children was very One.
The church was well filled.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-24

THE Boy MURDERER.-Jcsse r. POme
roy, the boy murderer, who is now in Jail
at Boston, charged with the murder of the
Mllen child last spring, made full con-
fession on Tuesday to Police Savage OF the
murder of little girl named Katy Curran,
whose body was found lew days since
under an ash heap in the house formerly
occupied by the Pomeroy family. The
confession was read at the coroner's in
quest, and is in the following words:
opened my mothers store on the morn
ing Of March IS, at half-past 0 o'clock. Tho
CuTran girl cane in for papers. i told her
there was a store of them down stairs. She
went down to abont the middle Of the eel
lar and stood facing Broadway. ] follow
cd her. put my left arm about her neck,
my hand over her mhuth, aud with my
knife cut her throat, holding my knife in
my right hand. l then dragged her to be-
hind the water-closet, laying her head fur
thermost up the place, aud put some stones
and ashes on the body. l took the ashes
from box in the cellar. l sent boy To
Hoyt & Lawrence's store near by and
bought the knife, week before, for %
cents. The knife was taken from me when
| was arrested. Two girls worked in the
store for mother. They usually got there
about nine o'clock, mother came later. My
brother Charles and l took turns in OPEN
ing the store until about April. My moth
err and brother never knew anything about
the affair. forgot to tell you that wash
ed my hands and knife, which were bloody,
at the water-pipe.
The boy is entirely destitute of all moral
sensiblity, and the crimes which he has
committed have apparently been done with
no other motive than to inflict torture, and
to see how his victims would act.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-24

The summer term Of school in district
No. in this town, taught by Miss Eunice
E. Twitchell. an experienced aud efficient
teacher, closed last Saturday. Number OF
scholars, 20 ; average attendance, II. Those
neither absent nor tardy: Lizzie A. Knowl-
ton, Florence Eddy, Ralph Parsons, Silss
Parsons, FL mer Allen. Not absent; Adj
die Styles. Not tardy: Eta Temple, Ev-
erett Jones, Walter Temple, Oils Parsons,
Clarence a. Lowe and Willie J. Eddy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-24

The school in District No. o Williams
vile, (Nowfane), taught by Mrs. Amherst
Morse, closed with an examination Friday,
July Nth. Whole mum Der OF scholars "a,
average attendance %. The names Of those
neither absent nor tsrdy are Ida NJ. STRAIT
ton. Ida C. Wheeler, Minnie NJ. Stedman,
Florence A. Morse, Carrie +. Nash, Lena
NJ. Hall, Moses Aldrich, Albert N. Sher-
man, Charles G.. Staples, Moses Stone, Will
lie Stone, Walter II. Harvey. Instances Of
tardiness one.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-24

There was a strange exhibition Of the
unchrlstian spirit of which SOME Chris-
tlans are capabl' IN tho little town of Lit
Teton, N. H., o. g.. ~ Of JUL. A pic
mic had been arrans- n which the sever
al religious societies OF the town were ex-
pected cordially to unite. 1t was proposed,
among other things, to have addresses by
the several clergymen, but the gentleman
who had been selected to preside, no doubt
a man who regards himself as an unusual
" good Christian, refused to Introduce the
Unitarian minister, and was so obstinate
in bis determination that the addresses
had to be omitted altogether. 1t was prob
ably not much loss to the pleasures of the
occasion, but 1T is sad to see:such a spirit
displayed among people who profess to be-
lleve in the gospel of charity and good
will.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-24
Special Notifies.
Thirty Years Experience of an
old Nurse.

MRS. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP ia the PIE,
seripton of one Of the best Female Physicians ana
Nurses in the United States and has been used io'
thirty years with never failing safety and success b!
millions of mothers and children, from the eeben'
FAINT OF week old to the adult. 1t cotrects sed
of the stomach, relieves wind collie, regulates ne
bowels and gives rest health and comfort to mother
and child We believe it to he the Beat and sure.
Remedy in the World IN all cases of DISENIkhl
from Teething from any other cause. Full alIe'-
tions for using will accompany each bottle, No LS
Genuine unless the fac-simile of CURTIS PERklss
10 on the outside wrapper. Sold by ell Medcle
Dealers lySl