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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-13

THE PUNISHMENT OF THE SoUTH.-We
at the North can have little conception Of
the poverty which the universal emanc-
patton ofslaves has caused. Two.thirds Of
all southern property lay in slaves, and in
value their use gave TO land. Striking
them out of the list OF property has redu,ed
the planter from wealth 10 indulgence, made
his land comraratiN ely vaiueless, and com.
PEELED millions of people accustomed 10
luxury TO pick up precarsus living by
ways most humbling 10 their pride and
averse TO their habits. Hundreds OF once
rich IA allies retain their old palaces, bu.
take hoarders. Their sons accept all sorts
of humilating positions. Omen the con.
duciors on the railroads look like gentle.
men reduced TO this TO them m 1rtifying
form of service. Meanwhile taxes that
wonld he light at home are most oppres-
sive TO them they have so little money or
Opportunity of making it. Again, a low,
vulgar set of adventures has come IN from
the North 10 use the negro vote men I'M
princiPled and worthless, who manage sew.
eral of the southern Legislatures, and they
have managed to run up in South Carolina
the state expenditures from $500, 900 or
$500, 900 to sl,500,OOO per annum, which is
expended in payment of interest on debt
which has swollen to sl7, 900, 900, and NAV
be more, and in salaries, etc. This makes
immense distress and dissatisfaction. |
cannot say how much they have to show in
educational measures, railroads and i'm
provements, for this vast annual tax. Nor
can 1 yet say how much of all this is the
natural consequence of their own folly. |
suppose northern and national politics are
accused with much exaggeration of the evils
the South now suffers. But the detection
AMI distress are real and saddening-none
the less if unavoidable or self-produced |
think that trade and enterprise are slowly
and surely reviving the negroes improve
and are reasonable, docilc, and far from bs-
ing arrogant. l see no disposition to abuse
or embarrass their efforts TO rise. They
are deeply interested in their own educl.
ton and in their own churches. But the
whites do not and will not regard them as
equal fellow-citizens, except in n legal
sense. They are no more disposed at pres
ent TO sec their human claims as equals
than when they were slaves, and this is far
from being strange, however sad it may be.
S1much for tirstim pressions.-D,' Bellors
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-13

Tho Rev. b. V. Stephenson OF Shell
burne Falls, Mass, preached in the Uni
versalst church on Sunday evening last
and also on Monday evening to great ac-
ceptance. His style was fervid, sincere
and eloquent, and commanded the closest
attention of his bearers.
"A large congregation assembled on
Tuesday evening Of this week in tho Uni
versalist church TO hear the lecture Of the
Rev. NJ. II. Harris of Brauleboro, on
"Economies." II was very able and deep
~ interesting. We are unable to believe
that better or more eloquent discourse
has been heard this season in the entire
lecture fields of the country.
DR.. u. Dalton jacobs, graduate Of the
university of New York" city and also
of the "Aytcl Medical and Surgical Insti-
tule," and member Of the Estate Medical
Society" Of Mass, has taken rooms 1t the
house of L. n. Blanchard on Main street
and will make IIinsdalc his place OF resi-
dence for the practice of medicine and
surgery in all their different branches. lie
has spent the last four years in Montague,
Mass, where he attended to the duties OF
his profession and from whence lie brings
excellent commentators.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-13

por on the subject of Adaptation, by NJ. w.
Davis of Westminster In the evening,
Hon. f. d. Douglas Of whiting delivered
an address on the subject of Dairy Farm
ing, and DR.. Hiram Cutting Of London
derry followed With lecture on The At
mosphere. Both these addresses were ex-
ceedinply interesting, and we purpose to
Law the substance of them before our read
ers at On carly day.
On Wednesday, papers were read or adj
dresses delivered on the following subjects:
Highways, by N. G. Pierce, Esq, of West
minister; Our Manufacturing Interests, by
Chas. II. Heath, Esq, of Montpelier; Sheep
Raising in Colorado, by l.. Meacham Of
Rutland; Waste Products of the Farm, by
Prof Collier of Burlington; Leaves, by
Prof Seeley of Middlebury What shall
we do with our boys? by Rev. 4. y. Bar
nard Of Westminster.
The several essays and addresses were
followed by discussions scarcely less in
teresting or valuable than the addresses
themselves, occupying the entire day and
evening. The attendance at the various
sessions varied from so TO 2C0 persons, in
Guiding prominent agricuturists from va
rious parts of the State and goodlv num-
Der of ladies. Tho press Of the Slate was
well represented. II was, however, mat
ter of little credit TO the farmers Of Wind
ham County that SO few of their number
were in attendance from other towns than
Westminster. The facts and principles
brought out and discussed at the meetings
of the Board cannot but be highly advan-
tageous TO our farming and manufacturing
interests; and no farmer or other person
having at heart the growth and develop
ment of those interests, can well afford TO
forego the profit to be derived from these
and similar meetings. We purpose next
week to publish a full report of the discus
sions, and we shall also present, as occa-
sion offers, either in full or in brief, the
more important essays read on this occa-
sion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-13

The Sunday School at this place are in
receipt OF this years supply of primary les
son papers, gin from the Berkeley stree t
Sunday School in Boston also a package
of new and valuable S. S. library books
from the same source. A vote of thanks
to the generous donors passed the school
here last Sabbath. May the shadows of
old Berkeley and of her noble hearted SUI
periniendent, Mr.. Barney S. Snow, never
grow less. RIM
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-13
state Agricultural Society,

The following was among the important
business transacted at the late meeting os
the Directors Of the State Agricultural So.
ciety in this village:
1t was voted that nm entrance fee Of ten
per cent, be required on the whole amour,
Of premium, on stock horses (class ISL
both classes Of matched horses, gentle.
mems driving horses, matched and Glncv
matched horses.
All entries for races TO be made with
Henry b. Kent, Of Dorset, superintendent,
Of horses.
The following was adopted on herd prc.
miums;
That all herds shall consist Of one bull
not less Than one year old two cows; two
2-years old heifers; two yearling heller,
and two calves.
A sweepstakes premium Of gold medal
is TO be offered for the best buck and ion
Merino ewes; and a silver medal for the
second best. The same is offered on ,ba
same number of Cotswolds.
A premium was also adopted for South.
down sheep.
A committee was also appointed to ar.
range for the exhibition of fish on The
grounds at the next exhibition.
1t was voted that no stock should receiy,
premium unless owned by the exhibitor
three months previous to the fair.
Hon. Elijah Cleveland offered the follow.
ing resolution, which, after an amendment
was adopted.
ReSolUed, that judges of animals having
herd book pedigree, must examine tbe
| good and bad points of all animals Offered
for premiums, and in every case award the
| premium to tue animal showing the great.
est number of good points.
Hon. John Gregory, Of Mortified Of.
fered the following resolution, which wa,
adopted without dissent.
ReSoiued, that it is the sense of the direc.
tors OF the Vermont State Agricultural 50.
ciety, that all pool-selling," which We
have never allowed at our fairs, but which
has been allowed at some of the county and
town gatherings, and dance houses" and
games Of chance" should not be permit
| ted, and our general superintendent be in.
structed not 10 rent grounds for such pur.
poses, they being in violation of good NOR.
ais, and disgusting TO all sensible people.
The following superintendent and com.
mites were appointed:
General Superintendent James A. shedd,
| Burlington.
Mechanics Hall-Samuel Everts, Corn.
wall.
| Floral Hall-Jonas Wilder, West Rupert
Sheep-Albro L. Perkins, Pomfret.
Cattle-Henry Hayward, Rutland.
Horscs-Henry b. Kent, Dorset.
Finance Com lnittee-N. B. Stafford, Whit
River Junction; Crosby Miller, Pomfret
James A. Shedd, Burlington.
On Committees Geo. A. Merrill, Henri
Clark, Henry Hayward, Rutland; II. G
Root, Bennington; John Gregory, North
| field.
| On National Centennial-George A. Mer
ri!l, Henry Clark, Rutland; Henry Chase
Lyndon.
On Revision of Ticket systemic George
A. Merrill, Henry Clark, James A. Shedd.
On Diplomas and Medals-Henry Clark
| Samuel Everts.
The beard accepted the invitation o.
| Hon. George y. Merrill, vice-president Of
the society, TO visit New London, Connect
icut, at its summer meeting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-13

Tho funeral Of Mrs, w. NJ. Winchester
was attended last Tuesday at the Baptiet
church, by Rey. Mr.. Goodnow, assisted by
Rev. Mr.. Fowler of Halifax, and Rev. o.
smith OF this place. Her death was sud
Gen, unexpected, and very sad. Less than
three years ago she was married TO Mr..
Winchester at her home in Halifax, and
came here a stranger, but has won the
hearts of all who knew her by her sweet
ness and Christian fidelity as a wife, step
mother, neighbor, friend and church men,
Der. Her husband and young son, by her
former husband, who is now truly an or
phan, have the Sympathy Of all.
Jonathan Childs, one of the carly set
tiers of this section, died yesterday, quite
suddenly. He was born in Windham
county, Vermont, in 1895, and so passes
from this worlds cares at the ripe age of
70 years. He removed TO Council Bluffs
in the fall of 1854, and during his twenty
years residence gained many warm and at
tached friends, who sincerely deplore his
demse.-C0uncH BLUFFS NOnpared, IoSa.
From the above 1t will DO seen that an
other of the well known family of Childs,
originally of this town, is dead, and within
very short time of the death of his broth
err, N. b. Childs, Esq. There were seven
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-13

STARVATION WAGES IN NEW YORK.
The New York World has been investiga-
ting the condition of the cheap labor class
es in the metropolis and putting the results
in series of papers on starvation Wa
ges." 1t finds pretty large class OF clerks
who live on a salary of $40 or Sl2 week
single men getting as little as IS, and some
IS. Laboring men who gel ga week
should be much better off than clerks who
get the same, as their position requires less
expensive clothing and appointments. But
this advantage does not result in larger
surplus to the laborer, his wastefulness in
the management of his household counter
balancing the fact that he is not Obliged TO
keep up appearances. The street vendors
meet the expenses of life on so cents day,
going hungry quite as often as they have
anything TO eat. Women of skilled labor
get only 81 week. If the employee has a
family dependent ON her exertions, she
spends third of il for rent, half for food,
and sixth for incidentals. She and her
children must be clothed by charity. There
are are women who have only So and S. a
week, and such, II is hardly necessary to
say, have no decent clothing, merely rag
Sed outer garments. Finally, all these
Glasses of laborers are subject TO the terri
bic waste Of buying in small quantities.
Thus 1t Is calculated that the weekly SI4 OF
the clerk or laborer will buy only S.4 per
cent. of what could be bought with SiOO,
Instead Of IA per cent. This great loss to
him Is partly In the adulteration of his gro
ceries and food, partly in short weight, and
in many other ways. He can't buy full
ton of coal, because he hasn't place 10
store 1t, and hence he must pay carriage on
every quarter tor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-13

An article on our first page, copied from
the Springfield Republican, and entitled
An Experiment that Ought to be Tried"
is worthy Of attentive perusal and consid-
Grafton. The experiment of woman suf-
frage has got to come, in some form or 9TH
err, sooner or later, and The idea of begin
ming "around the edges" as it were,
which this article suggests, seems to us
good one. While there are comparatively
few 10 be found at the present day who pre-
tend to deny the abstract right of woman
to vote on genuine democratic principles,
there are many who honestly fear the ef-
feet which giving her the ballot would have
on our social condition, believing, as they
do, that 1t would work ruin to our home
and domestic life. The trial of the expert
ment referred TO would do away with the
possibility of any such disastrous conse-
quences, and we should be more than will
ing to see Vermont take the lead in testing
what virtue there is in the plan. To us il
seems clear that, should the experiment OF
woman suffrage be tried and found TO work
well on political and kindred grounds, we
should find society quietly adjusting itself
Ito the new order of things, without jar or
shock, and presently we should all be won
deiing why the women hadn't always
voted
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-13
Esotncy.

The school in district No. 4 closed on
Friday last, taught by Ella NJ. Rrice. The
names of the scholars who were not absent
during theterm are Sarah Blood, Flora Pull
len, James Field, Ollie Blood, Albert Pnllon,
Curtis Field, Alfred Field not tardy An
ME Dixson, Flora Pullen, Annie Hoton,
Mary Blood, James Field, Willie Cory, Oh
lie Blood, Albert Pulleu, James Pullen,
Quits Field, Alfred Field, Peter Jeffrey,
Willie jeffrey; absent only one day: An
mic IIolton, Annie Blood, Willie Dixson
once tardy: Eva Blood, Sarah Blood, An
ME Blood, Herbert Blood.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-13

WINDHAM Co. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
The annual meeting of the officers of
this society was held at Newfane, on Tues
day, 10th inst. Nearly all of the towns in
the County were represented. 1t was voted
to hold the next annual fair at Newfane, on
Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 80 and
Oct LIST, 1874. Tho premium list was rear
ranged and the usual committees appointed
to make the awards. The report of the
Treasurer showed small balance remain
ingafter meeting the expenditures of the past
year. The committees on grain and roots
awarded premiums as follows:-
Corn, best acre, A. II. Warren, Newfane
$500. Best half acre, LIST Col. II. Plimpton'
Newfane, 80 bush, $500; End James Mar,
shall, Dummerston, 32 BUSH, $500; 81 y.
Il. Whitney, Newlane, 81 BUSH, 81. 90.
Wheat, best half acre, j. q. Church,
Townshend, $500.
Patatoes, best half acre, A. A. Mason.
Townshend, $500; 2nd j. o. Adams, New
fame, Sl.00.
Turnips, LIST A. NJ. Winslow d Sons.
Pudtdney, s2OOj End A. j. Parker, Windham,
Beets, lst A. NJ. Winslow & Sons, $500;
2nd A. >. Parker, SLOO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-13

One of the best names yet mentioned in
connection with the Governorship of Yer
mont, is that of Francis Douglas of Whit
ing. Mr.. Douglas is prominent member
of the Board of Agriculture, and, accord
ing to a correspondent of the Rutland Her
aid, is "about 46 years of age, a self-mado
man, of considerable fortune, tho owner OF
one of the very best farms in the State, a
model dairyman, man of great good
sense, of considerable scientific culture, as
nearly honest as We shall find a man before
the millennium, and above all, in the pres
ent excitement, not Granger, and yet hav-
ing close affiliations with the farmer-such
a man, it seems 10 me, as every farmer in
the State can afford TO support heartily"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-13

On the first page of this weeks issue
will be found the full text of Judge Po-
lands letter to Gen. Spinner, which accom-
panied his check returning the amount
of his back pay into the United States
Treasury. The letter is candid and straight
forward in tone, and its points are well
taken and ably maintained. It also fully
bears US out in the conviction which we
expressed, in referring TO the back pay
matter in June last, when we said that we
believed the Judge to have acted honestly
in the matter, that he admitted the prlnci-
pie involved to be wrong, and that he would
vote to repeal the law when Congress again
convened. We give Mr.. Poland credit for
sincerity in the course which he has taken,
and his example is worthy OF imitation by
large following of his colleagues.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-13

Among the aged people Of Mortified,
VT, as mentioned by correspondent of
the Argus, is Ira Hoton, who was born in
Dummerston, December II, 1895, and is
70 years old. lie married Mary Houghton
in 1924, and has lived in Mortified 40 years.
Mary, his wife, was born in Putney, in IL
81, being &c years old. This couple have
been married so years the 9th of the pres
ent month, and were intending to have a
golden wedding at that time, but owing TO
sickness were Obliged to let il pass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-13

The Burlington Free Press does not be-
lieve the story about the means which Mr..
N. T. Sprague, Jr., took to sell bis senIoo in
the South, and looks for aprompt denial oil II
from him. The Free Press says that INF.
Snraeue enlisted in Vermont regiment
but was thrown out by medical inspector
on account of physical disability. He was
active during the war in raising troops,
and we believe contributed literally from
his ample means to the Union cause"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-13

brothers in this family, only one of whom
now survlves-Mr. WIN. Childs of this
town, who Is aged about 20. All those who
are deceased lived to good old age.
AT the annual village meeting, Jan, 81,
the following officers were elected for the
ensuing year; Clerk and treasurer, o. e.
Butterheld; trustees, S. b. Barnard, +. L..
Stanley, Liberty Wilder, J. II. Russell, O..
A. Alvord auditors, Rev. II. +. Ballou,
Rev. A. c. Field, Rev. A. w. Goodno~.
Voted TO raise sum not exceeding $780, TO
defray current expenses.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-13

a BILL OF SOME IMPORTANCE was passed
at the close Of last week by the House Of
Representatives, relating TO the public
lands. II gives quarter section Of land 10
any person who, within eight years, shall
have planted one-fuurth Of it with trees,
and kept them in good condition, and it re-
duces the term OF residence required of
homestead settler by Two years, where one
eighth Of the land has Leen planted with
trees, and cultivated. In the course of the
debale-a very interesting one-it was stat
ed that within fifteen years, at the present
rate of cutting, the land in the United States
now yielding trees for heavy timber would
be entirely stripped. The bill is modh-
cation of an existing law. 1t shorens the
time from ten to eight years, but allows The
trees to be planted ten acres each year, and
reduces the fees from s24 TO Sl4. The bill
is asked for by very great number of pc
titioners, and Western members say the
privileges it gives will be much apprec'
ated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-13

Life in the Sandwich Islands," IS the
subject Of lecture to be delivered in The
Congregational church in this place on
Friday evening, Feb. 18th, by Robert
Bayard Snowdon, who has been resident
orthose islands. The net proceeds Of the lee
ture will be devoted 10 the purchase Of
books for the Sunday School Library. Adj
mission 2jcts. Lecture will commence at
n n'rlnrk-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-13

The bodies of the Siamese twins have
been brought on TO Philadelphia, where emf
nent medical authorities are preparing for
an autopsy. 1t is not certainly known
whether the families of the twins were paid
a stated sum for the privilege of post
mortem examination, but it has been stated
that the only condition imposed was that
the bodies should not be unnecessarily mu-
tilated. The result of the autopsy is await
ed with great interest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-13

Hon. II. L. Bruce, the colored Senator
elect from Mississippi, was formerly a
slave and a porter on river steamer. He
has acquired good education and has held
several offices of honor in the State which
he now represents in Congress. a paper
published at his home speaks of him as a
man of superior intellectual, moral and So
cal qualities, and as being in every way fit
for the high position TO which he has been
elevated. From present appearances the
colored men are likely TO win their full
share of laurels in the present Congress.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-13

The festival Of The cornet band, Friday
evening" enriches its treasury about 500.
The store Of o. c. Allen had a narrow
escape from fire, Sunday morning; Mr..
Allen entered the building, found hole
burned through the floor, but saved fur
Their damage.
Powers Institute closes its winter terri
on Friday, with an examination during the
day and al exhibition in the evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-13

Owing TO the liberal discount allowed
OF 10 per cent, five sixth of thetaxes Of this
town were paid prior to Feb. lst.
Considerable dissatisfaction is express
ed in regard TO the present mode of repair
ing the highways. An effort will probably
he made at the March meeting to change
from the surveyor TO tho commissioner
system.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-13

Mr.. Dawes tried to have the House pass
a resolution on Monday, fixing May Is as
the date of final adjournment, but that
body refused to do so, and, instead, passed
resolution declaring against adjournment
until Congress shall have reformed the
present system of the currency, taken ac-
ton in regard TO the transportation ques-
ton, and secured an economic administra-
ton of the government. Judging the fu-
turo by the past, an adjournment will not
be had, under this rule during the natural
lives of the present generation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-13

PAREPA Rosa, born in Edinburgh, Scot
land, was nevertheless American by asso-
Citations. She was never weary of declar-
ing that TO Americans she owed her chieI
success, and she loved the land of her adop-
ton ardenIly. An American lady, an ar
tisIe like herself, called on her At her house
In London, short time before her dealh'
and said TO her, 81 suppose England isyour
chosen home, and will eventually be your
constant resting-pace." "No," replied
Parepa, pointing to small American Dag
which ornamented the mantel- piece, 81
love that flag too WE'LL"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-13

More than three hundred natives of Ncr-
mont, now resident in Worcester, Mass,
met in that city on Tuesday evening and
enjoyed genuine Green Mountain festival
and formed a permanent association. Az
ter the supper a very interesting historical
address was delivered by the President,
Hon. Clark Jillson, ex.Mayor of Worces-
tor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-13
Meeting Of the state Board OF AgricuI.
dure az VVestminster

The State Board Of Agriculture, Manu-
tAetures and Mining met at Westminster,
an connection with the Farmers Club, on
Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 10th and
18th, Fenelon Arnold, Esq, President of
the Club, occupying the chair. The follow
ing members of the Board were present +.
Prof Peter Collier of Burlington, secre,a.
ny, Chas- IL. Heath of Montpelier, A. b.
Halbert of Essex, q. L. Jameson OF Iras-
burgh, F. b. Douglas of Whiting, and DR..
I. II. Hoskins of st. Johnsbury. The pro-
ceedings opened at 8 o'clock, p. NJ, with
an address of welcome by II. A. Willard OF
Westminster. This was followed by a pa.