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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-03-20
Now HnnlI,hhirc.

The first indications in regard 10 the re-
suit of the New Hampshire election are
fully verified by the later returns, and
there is no doubt tuaL Tho Democrats will
have complete control of the State govern
ment. Weston, the Democratic candidate,
leads Nc Cutchins, Republican, by plu-
rality of about 1000 votes Blackmer, Pro-
aibition, carried about 1000 votes; the
Democrats have majority of eight or ten
in the House, and will control the Senate
by three or four votes. That they will
make diligent use of this opportunity 10
"fix" things there need be no doubt. The
causes which led to this result have already
been plainly indicated in our columns.
A favorable and encouraging indication
for the future is the disposition of the Re
publican papers of the State 10 "speak out"
since the election. The following for in
stance, is from the Concord Monitor, which
claims TO be the leading paper, and the of
fetal Republican organ, Of the State:
With full appreciation of what we arc
about 10 say, having weighed our words
well, we charge the repulse we have suf-
fered 10 the short comngs, unavoidable in
part there is no doubt, of the national gov
ped with Sanborn contracts, Jayne and
Bingham black mailings, Western inta-
ton schemes, the money system, and The
failure of Congress to meet the wants OF the
masses by legislation, demanded by hard
times. Nor is it exaggeration TO state that
the Simmons fight lost us thousand votes.
Somehow the Essex statesman always
contrives to bring forward some baleful is
sue just in the nick of time TO affect ad
yerseiy our annual elections. Last year, il
was the salary grab, and all that then say ed
us was the failure OF the news TO reach the
interior towns in season 10 be felt at the
polls. This year, just as we have over
come the opposition aroused in our own
ranks by this wrong, it having been re-
pealed, this Simmons issue and the dis
graceful disclosures in connection with the
revenue detective system arc brought for
ward to weigh us down and create disgust
among our best men. The wonder is, in
view OF all these adverse influences, that
we have done so well. Only the belief
well grounded-that the Democratic party
offered no relief for this state of affairs has
saved us from an overwhelming defeat.
This is the truth and no good purpose can
be subserved in concealing it. 1t is espec-
tally desirable that it should be understood
at Washington and by the country general
ly in order that the idea of Democratic
resuscitation may not be entertained.
OF the same tenor are editorials from the
Nashua Telegraph, the Manchester Mirror,
and other leading and responsible Repub-
| lican journals. If the lesson viii h they
thus plainly point out is needed, this de-
feat will be of more real value 10 the Re-
publican party than a dozen ordinary "vic-
| tories"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-03-20
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

Seventy-eight -engravings including the
illustrations of the Editors Drawer, en-
bellish the April number of HARPER's
MAGAZINE. And the number of the illus
trations is not more striking than their ex-
cellence and remarkable variety. The
number opens with an illustrated paper by
Charles NordhOf on 1.-The Farallon Is
lands;" Olive Logan contributes very
Interesting and profusely illustrated paper
on THE Secret Regions of the Stage"
showing the tricks, traps, and machinery
by which spectacular effects are produced
Moncure ID. Conway contributes a very in
teresIing illustrated paper on Ilkley; two
beautifully illustrated poems. One of the
most remarka lie features of the number is
the first of a series of papers by General
George b. Mcclellan on Army OrCanza-
ton" A very important article is con-
tributed by Charles d. Deshler on 1.-THE De-
fectiVe Classes'-the deaf, dumb, blind,
and feeble minded-in the United States.
The serial tales "My Mother and 1" and
1.-THE Living Link" are still continued,
both beautifully illustrated; and there are
two short stories. The usual editorial de-
parIments are ably sustained.
THE GALAXY for April has an uncom-
monty good list of contributors, including
Justin Mccarthy, Albert Rhodes, Bayard
Taylor, Henry james, Jr., Richard Grant
White, Junus Henri Browne, and other
well-known writers. The last contrbu.
ton OF The late Charles AstOr Brisled APP
pears in this number, under the title Of
my Private Grief against George Sand"
In his Linguistic Notes aud Queries"
Mr. Richard Grant White, AFTER paying a
handsome tribute to Mr.. Brisied consd-
ers the pronunciation of Latin, aud the
true meaning and photography of "restive"
and "jewelry." Mr.. Junius Henri Browne,
who has occupied himself during the past
year in Analysing the fair sex, in this mum
Der presents the concluding article of these
ries under the title "Women as Women"
Mr.. Henry James, Jr., is re resented hy
charming sketch of travel in Switzerland
and Italy. "Austin Chasuble's Love
Chance" is bright little English story by
Theo' Gift, new writer who is becoming
very popular in England. "a Ball at
Delnonicos" is story of fashionable fir
tation-with a moral. The poetca depart
ment has contributions from Bayard Tay-
lor, William Winter, and Professor Par
sons. The department of Literature, Sci
enee, and Miscellany are well sustained,
and the April nuaIber, as a whole is quite
up to the usual high standard of the maya
zine.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-03-20

the benediction-the prayers being inter-
spersed with selections by the choir. These
consisted of Neumark's choral, "To Thee,
o Lord, yield my SPIRIT" Mendelssohn's
anthem, "Happy and blessed are they"
and the choral, "Leave God TO order all thy
ways" The choral music was rendered
by a selected choir Of twelve voices. The
procession from the Chapel TO Mount Au-
burn was mainly noticeable for its length
and the absence of display. over 300 hacks
were in line, aud the route was fringed
deep on either side with the people who
had turned out en- masse, and had stood pa
tiently for hours, waiting for chance TO
uncover their heads as the dust of the great
man went by. At the grave Rev. Mr.. Sun
derand, chaplain OF The United States SEN
ate, read the burial service, while the inn
mediate mourhers and the masses stood
with heads uncovered. Close around the
open grave stool the dignitaries Of the state
and nation, aud back of them the people,
to the number Of about 1000, covered the
western hill sides, which rose like an am
pitheatre on three sides. The body was iu-
tered in the family lot No. 2i47 Arethusa
path, standing on the books Of the corpor-
alton in the name OF his mother, Relief
Sumner, Charles Summers representative.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-03-20

BRIGHAM YoUNG's New MovE.-Brig-
ham Y ung, it appears, thinks that be has
at last found plan by means of which his
Church and Government may be made in
Vulnerable 10 the assaults of the Gentiles.
Feeling that the Gentle element, if lis in
nuence remained unchecked, would final
ly work the destruction of the church and
the ruin of himself and his followers, he
has resolved to make n bold move. In
1880, having Orescen the troubles which
have since come upon him, he cndeavored
to organize the Communistic scheme of the
Order of Enoch, but owing to the war he
did not succeed. The first and chief rule
OF the order requires the members to be-
queath their properly to the Church. In
return they receive appointments as stew
ards, and have their wants provided for
out of the general fund. Recently Brig
ham pretended TO have looked into the
world beyond the grave, and TO have been
inspired 10 renew his efforts. The work
was commenced at st. George, a growing
town one hundred miles north of the Col
orado River, at the junction Of the Rio Vir.
gin and Santa Clara Rivers, some $50 miles
north Of Salt Lake. st. George is the only
town in the Territory of considerable pop
ulatioH that is inhabited almost exclusive
ly by Mormons. The soil of the country
surrounding it is very rich and fertile. 1t
produces cotton, grapes, figs, and pome-
gr anates, has delightful climate. and, in
short, is a very desirable place of residence.
To this ret reat the prophet proposes very
soon to remove, and by way of compensa-
ton for he losses he may sustain in aban-
doning his beautiful residence and other
property at Salt Lake he proposes to grasp
the possessions of the faithful st. Georg-
ians. Alter eloquently describing to them,
In a sermon, the advantages, in a spiritual
sense, TO be derived from membership in
the new order, it is said that as many as
four hundred persons rushed forward and
made declaration of their intention TO Join.
A branch composed of thirty families was
subsequently established, and from all that
We hear on the subject, it is evident that
the movement will be partly successful.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-03-20
The DuIy Of the Hour.

1t is very evident in view of the facts
relating TO the SInborn contracts and the
Jayne seizures, that the Republican party
must purge itself of the wrongs inflicted
by its officials. Where there is absence of
fraud Congress should vote the money back
TO those from whom il has been fraudu-
lently taken. The portion of all such sums
passed into the Treasury of the United
Stal0s should he restored. When this is
done, if there is law and justice in this
country, those who have preyed upon the
honest merchant should be made to dis
gorge 10 the last penny. The spirit aud
the letter of the SanbOrn contract, bad as it
is, have been violated. Collectors and 9TH
er officials who counivcd with any of these
special agents must he dealt with as the
law deals with those obtaining money I'M
der false pretences. The attorney (mean-
ing Butler) Of a class of men who have a
legal coloring for their depredations may
excuse himself upon the ground that he
renders professional service, but the hon
est mind public fail 10 see the difference
between the doer and the adviser.
Inside of the Republican party and by
Republicans must this task be accomplish
ed. The vast majority of the party is hon
est. 1t must not and will not be driven
out OF the party, and the mission of the
party will not be accomplished till we re-
store ii 10 that purity which ii possessed
when John A. Andrew was alive. The no.
blest political work ever set before our up
light nation 10 perform is now presented.
To avoid such a conflict is equivalent 10 a
con fession that Republican institutions are
a failure, and that public service is closed
against honest men.-DOSton Journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-03-20

THE ASSAULT on Mn. SUMNER by THE
SoUTH CAROLINA BULLY IN lSjG-Mr.
Sumner was writing unsuspectingly and
busily at his desk when he was attacked
by Brooks. The latter had waited at the
porler's lodge about an hour, both that
morning and the previous one, with view
to attacking him. Failing in this, he en-
tered the Senate chamber, Thursday, May
%, just as that body had adjourned, and,
seeing several ladies present, seated him
self on the opposite side TO Mr.. Sumner.
Soon ali disappeared but one. lie then re-
quested friend TO get her out, when he
Immediately approached Mr.. Sumner and
said In quiet tone of vOice:-
"Mr. Sumner, have read your speech
with great care and az much impair TALLY
as | am capable Of and / feel il my duty to
say TO you that you have published libel
on my state, and uttered SANDER upon a
relative, who is aged and absent, and am
come to punish you.'
At the concluding words, Mr.. Sumner
attempted 10 spring TO his feet, but, whilst
in the fact was struck by Col. Brooks a
back handed blow across the head with a
gutta-percha cane, near an inch thick but
hollow, and he continued striking him,
right aud left, until the stick was brok en-
into fragments, and Mr.. Sumner was pro s.
trate and bleeding on the floor. No one
took hold Of Col. b. during the time so
quick was the operation; but Immediately
altcrward, Mr.. Crittenden caught him
arounu the b,i, aud ARM, when COL. ID.
slid, 81 did not wish TO hurt him much,
but only whip him." Mr.. Sumner had no
distinct consciousness after the first blow.
He Involuntary strove to rise from
his seat, but, being fastened by his posi-
ton, tore up his desk from its fastening in
the attempt 10 extricate himself He stag
gercd under the blows and fell scnscless to
the floor, being wholly stunned and blind
from the first. His clothes were literally
covered with blood when he was removed
Considerable blood was also spattered on
the adjoining Reprinted from dc-
counts in he Springfield Republican at The
time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-03-20
w eatnlinster.

Nathan Fisher, Esq, one Of our most
prominent citizens, died on Saturday
March l4th, at o'clock p. NJ, aged "a
He formerly resided in Acton, VT, which
town he represented in the legislature six
consecutive years before 1t was united with
Townshend. He was twice chosen repre-
sentative from Townshend afler the union.
Some IS years since he removed 10 West
minister, where he has held many import
ant town Offices, and once represented the
town in the legislature Of the State. For
30 years be has been an honored and con-
sstent member of the Baptist church, es-
teemed by all. His loss will he deeply
felt in the community.
The annual renting of pews in the
Congregational church belonging TO the So
cety, will take place April 4th, at o'clock
p. NJ.
Tobacco sales: b. r. Phelps, l6I and 81;
John Phelps, 20 and 10, filters out; o. L.
Fisher, reported 10 through.
Geo. NJ. Chase, Esq, received last
week - postal cards from as many of his
old fIiends in Rutland congratulaling him
upon his election TO the office of fence
viewer for the town of Westminster, and
soliciting his serv ces
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-03-20

The ladies of st Adams have thought the
matter over earnestly, and say that the Dio
Lewis plan of suppressing intemperance is
"consonant neither with the habits nor
character of our people," They are work
ing quietly but surely, and have already
stopped the sale Of liquor at the Weldon
house and in the drug stores. In Burllng-
ton the ladies are quietly but earnestly at
work, although no definite plan of action
has been decided on. One feature of their
movement is worthy Of note. The Free
Press says: understanding that liquor
sellers have been in the habit of threaten
ing merchants who signed complaints or
actively sustained the law, with withdraw
their custom from them, and that they
have gone beyond threats in some cases,
some of the ladies have been much in ia
vor, for one thing, of a general compact
among the ladies, that they would sustain
by their approval and patronage those who
sustain the law. A committee Of the ladies
has waited on number Of our merchants.
to obtain their views in regard to such
measure, and, as we are informed, met
courteous and encouraging reception,
with hardly an exception"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-03-20
uilfOrtl.

The school in district No. 4, number
ing q pupils, and taught by Helen NJ.
Gibbs, closed Feb. 2s, with an examina-
ton OF studies, together with Rotations,
dialogues and singing. The song, "Father,
pray with me Tonight" was sweetly sung
by Misses Ella aud Ada Williams. Many
parents and friends were present, and all
passed off quietly and successfully. Much
praise is due all the pupils for good behav-
ior and promptness in reciting. The at
tendance has been good. Only four schol-
ars were tardy during the term. A prize
was offered for those having no marks
against their names. It was won by Zelia
A. Johnson, iwho has not had an absent
mark for IA terms and never had a tardy
mark in her life. Several of the scholars
were absent one and two days each on ac-
count Of sickness. N,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-03-20

The steam ship Pennsylvania, of the
American steamship company of Phila-
elphia, on recent trip across the Allan
tic met with most singular and unusual
accident-the same sea sweeping off the
captain and first and second mates, all oil
whom were drowned. The third officer
was incompetent TO command the vessel
and the fourth officer was sick, but fortu-
nately for the passengers and crew, Capt.
C. L. Brady, formerly third officer of the
Inflated steamer Atlantic, was aboard and
proved himself equal TO the occasion, for
tax ing the vessel in charge, he brought her
safely into port. The owners of the vessel
rendered Capt. Brady vote OF thanks and
a gift of $1,000 as an acknowledgement of his
valuable services, but he refuses to receive
the money and has filed suit against the
company and tie owners, consignees and
agents of the cargo, for salvage. The ves-
sci and cargo were valued al upward ofSl,-
100000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-03-20

The ways and means committee of the
House of Representatives closed the moiety
system hearings, on Thursday. District
Attorney George Bliss of New York defen-
ded the system and urged the necessity of
some such stimulus TO cause officers to do
their duty. Jackson S. Schultz of New
York closed the case for the merchants.
He criticised Mr.. Bliss's position in regard
to the necessity of pecunlary stimulus for
officials, and thought that men ought 10 be
employed who would do their duty with
out such a stimulus. He said that the
merchants were quite as anxious to enforce
the laws as were those who receive the
moieties. 1t is not known what action the
committee will take in the matter, but the
merchants think that they Will report bill
for the abolition of moieties to collectors,
surveyors and naval officers, on the ground
that these moieties tend, not TO diminish
fraud against the government, but TO in
C rease it, and that the law will be modified
with regard to the seizure of books and pa
pers, so that they cannot be seized except
for the offense charged in the warrant.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-03-20

The Rev. NJ. II. Harris's eighth lecture
here, to lie given on Tuesday evening next,
on THE Uses of Sunday" will conclude the
course of the season.
An uncommon phenomenon in shape
OF splendid rainbow was seen from this
village on Wednesday morning, the IIth
Inst, at sunrise, the thermometer indicat-
ing about Is degrees below the freezing
point at the time, and the weather being
clear with no indications of rain.
AT our village school meeting on Sat
urday evening last, c. J. Amidon was chos-
en- moderator; c. $. Fay, clerk r. II.
Hopkins, prudential committee. The meet
ing was then adjourned to Tuesday evening,
the 3lst inst.
A. Dooittle has bought the Duffy place
on lower Main street. The price is I'm der
stood TO be about $1,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-03-20

was Internationally drawn from the Re-
publicans, and, as a result, the State goes
Democratic, and that party has secured the
coveted opportunity TO put the license
plank of lis platform in operation, and so
overturn all that the real friends of tenn
perance in the State have ever done in fur
theranco Of the good cause. The response
billy which these noisy zealots have thus
incurred is indeed grave one, but we be-
lieve they say that they have got
principle at stake which eventually is go
ing to revolutionize the country! Perhaps
they have, though to ordinary mortals it
looks as though they had made great pre-
tence of serving the Lord, while they in
reality strained point to serve tue devil.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-03-20

Mr.. SUMMERS WILL. Mr. Summers
will, which was written with his own hand
just before he sailed for Europe in Septem-
Der, 1872, bequeaths all his papers, manu-
scripts and letler-books to Henry w.
Longfellow, Francis V. Bslch and Edward
l.. Pierce as trustees all his books and
autographs to the library of Harvard col
lege; his brOnzes 10 his friends of many
years, Henry w. Longfellow and DIR. Sam
uel G. Howe. He gives 10 the city Of Bos-
ton, for the art museum, his pictures and
engrayings, except the picture of the "Mira-
Gle of the Slave" which he bequeaths TO his
friend, Joshua ID. Smith of Boston. To
Mrs. Hannah Richmond Jacobs, the only
surviving sister of his mother, he gives an
annuity of $780, There is bequest of $1,000
10 the daughters of Henry w. Longfellow,
$1,000 to the daughters of DIR. Samuel G.
Howe, and $1,000 to the daughters of James
r. Furness of PHILADELPHIA, (which" he
says, 81 ask them to accept, in token Of
gratitude, for The friendship their parents
have shown me-" The will directs that
the residue of his estate shall be distribut-
ed in two equal moietes: one moiety to
his sister, Mrs. Julia Hastings OF San Fran
cisco, CAL, the other moiety TO the presi-
dent and fellows Of Harvard, in trust for
the benefit of the college library, the in
come to be applied TO the purchase Of books.
Francis V. Balch of Boston is designated
as sole executor of the will. Mr.. Summers
estate is valued at $1,000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-03-20

SUGGESTION TO LIsTERs.-The lack Of
uniformity in listing property in the differ
ent parts Of our state, and even in differ
ent towns OF the same county, seem TO call
for convention of listers to agree upon
some basis on which to assess property,
both real estate and personal. Can any
one give reason why property should hot
be put in at lis full value, instead OF two.
thirds or less, as is now done and why
list?
We presume that all will agree that lists
should be uniform for the same class Of
property throughout the state; and every
one knows they are not so now. We call
for convention of the listers OF The state
to arrange matters and put all on an equal
ity.-H. JohnSbuTy Cdlcdonidn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-03-20

Either the new temperance movement
in Ohio and Indiana or some other cause
has decreased the internal revenue coIlec-
tons on intoxicants during January and
February.
Speaking Of the half-naked statue OF
Washington, which cost $50, 900, in the East
Capitol Park, Grace Greenwood wittily
says that his outstretched arm points re-
proachfully toward those glass cases in the
Patent Office, where hang his much desired
habiliments.
Bald mountain, in the western part of
North Carolina, which has lain undisturb-
ed as far back as tradition extends, is re-
ported to have suddenly broken out in act
i've volcanic eruption. A thin vapor is
sues from the top of the mountain, there is
a low, rumbling sound constantly audible
over the entire surface of the mountain,
and an upheaval Of fire and lava is hourly
expected. The farm-houses and cottages
along the sides and the base of the noun
tain have been thrown down by the rock
ing Of the great mass TO its foundation, and
many of the inhabitants have fled in fear
and terror.
just what the Indian government has
done TO ward of the famine is to collect
about $4,000 tons of rice, or enough to
keep two and half millions of people sew
en- months, with 100000 tons 10 spare. The
threatened districts number about q, OOO,-
900 Inhabitants, and, judging from past ex-
periences, it was thought that only 10 per
cent Of them needed to be pro, ided for.
There has been some difficulty, however, in
finding adequate means 10 distribute the
relief in the remoter districts There will
unavoidably be some cases orstarvation,
and the government will feel vlndlcaled
If the general sweep Of The famine is arrest
ed.