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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-01

On Tuesday both houses of Congress de
voted the day TO eulogies on Mr.. Sumner.
Mr.. Boutwell, led Off in the Senate, aud was
followed by Messrs. Thurman. Spencer,
Morrill, Of this State, Sargent, Sherman,
WadleGh, and Anthony, in the order
named. The culogicS in the House were
delivered by Judge T.. II. IIoar, MeSsrs.
Lamar, Orth Rainey, Dawes, Potter, KEEL
ley, Nesmith George L. Hoar, Conger, and
Phillips, Of Kansas. The Grafton Of Mr..
Lamar of Mississippi was the most re-
mark able and noteworthy of the day, COM
ing, as it did, from a man who was former
~ a violent scccssionist, batter of the
North and a Southencr Of the Southorncrs.
Tho Washng t0n correspondent Of the New
York Times, in speaking Of Mr.. Lamar's
eulocy says:-"Few men, ten years ago,
would have been bold enough 10 predict
that to-day, in the American Congress, Lu-
cius Lamar, Of Mississippi, should have
delivered a careful|y-Wcrarod culocy to
'ho memory Of tho great aholitionist from
massachusetts,, and TO declare that the name
of Charles Sumner is an integral part Of
the honor of the nation. This Mr. Lamar
did, strange as it may seem. He declared
that the State of Mississippi to- day sincere
~ mourns Mr.. Summers death, and this is
not because of his surprising ability and
intellectual power, but hy reason of his
great devotion tc duty. He did not believe
that Mr.. Sumner, in his fiery zeal, felt at
the close of the war any animosity toward
the Southern people, and since the war he
bad also extended the hand of friendship
TO the unfortunate South. Mr.. Lamar
showed that, for himself, he had thorough
ly accepted all the issues of the war;"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-01
Wilmington.

The installation of Rev. a. G. Field
who has been acting pastor for some three
years past, rs pastor and teacher, in the
Congregational Church of this place, oc-
Cured on Wednesday April 221, and was
an occasion well attended and much en-
joyed. Notwithstanding the uuiavorable
condition Of the roads, the ministers and
delegates comprising the council very gem
orally attended. The examination of the
candidate was conducted by the IN, derator
Rev. y. Mighill of BrolIleboro, who also,
at later hour in the day, preached the in
stallaton sermon. In the evening Rev.
II. II. ODDS offered the Installing prayer,
Rev. G. II. Merrill gave the right hand of
iellowship; charge to the pastor by Rev.
Mr.. Dickerson charge to the people, by
Rev. Mr.. O!msted of Townshend. Revs.
l.. g. Chase and A. Chandler conducted the
Introductory exercises. The entire occasion
was full Of pleasure, profit and promise.
Rev. VIM. n. Barber is expected to
confidence his labors next Sabbath as pas
tor of The Universalist church in this town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-01

The engine of mixed train on the
Montpelier and Wells River railroad ran
OIL The track, two miles from Wells River,
Monday night, and went down an embank-
ment 20 feet. The engineer, George Lyon,
had an arm broken, and was otherwise
seriously injured.
"A large and enthusiastic railroad meet
ing was held in Woodstock, on the 2lst ult,
at which II was resolved TO proceed with
the work of completing the Woodstock
railroad and TO commence laying the
track at White River Junction, and 60 on
as fast as the funds realized from the bonds
Will allow. 1t is stated that $50, 900 will
complete the road.
DIR. John Branch of st. Adams was call
ed up from his bel, Saturday night, by
man who said that noiehbor was very
sick, but, just as the doctor was leading his
horse out of his stable, the fellow struck
him three heavy blows on the back of the
head with club, which Frustrated him
nearly insensble, aller which tue fellow
escaped. The doctors wounds are likely
10 prove fatal. He has offered reward Of
$1,000 for the arrest of his assailant.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-01

We suppose there can be no doubt that
the third triennal festival of the Boston
Handel and Haydn society. which COM
mence' at Music Hall in that city on Tues
div Of next week, will he one Of the most
notable and important musical events of
the times. Tho two former tricnnials
of this noted musical association are on
record as being the most complete,
satisfactory, ana thoroughly enjoyable
gatherings Of the kind ever held in this
country. and persons coucersant with mu-
steal matters express the opinion that the
coming festival will even excel its predC-
cessprs in point cr real merit and attract
ivencss. The array of talent engaged for
the occasion is really quite formidable,
comprising, as ii does, n large number of
the most noted artists now before the pub
lie. The orchestral music will he 10y The
odore Thomas celebrated orchestra, large
~ reinforced for the occasion, and the
whole performance will be under the lead
of Carl Herrahn, the most noted, and, prob
ably the most competent musical conduc-
tor in the United States. The opportunity
thus offered for hearing the best music per-
formed by the best artists in an entirely
unexceptionable manner win he indeed a
rare one. The Boston Globe, in speaking
Of the festival, says:-
every one will recall with pleasure the
fact that Miss Edith Wynne is TO be among
the sOlosts. She is to sing in Judas Mae
cabmus' on the opening night Of the lesti-
val, at the miscellaneous concert on
Wednesday afternoon, at the oiatOrio mat
iuec on Thursday afternoon, at the miscel
laneous concert on Friday afternoon, in the
Passion Music" on Friday evening, at
the Saturday afternoon miscellaneous con.
cert, and in the "NIess ial' on Sunday eve
ming. At the Saturday afternoon concert.
the orchestra will play Rats "Lenore'
symphony, on Wednesday afternoon Schu-
bert's unfinished symphony in b minor,
and on Friday afternoon Schumann's SYM
phony in b fiat, major. The sale Of season
tickets has been unusually large"
Attention is called TO the full announce
ment of the festival, which appears in our
advertising columns.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-01
NhcthOiIist Conference.

The Vermont Methodist Annual Con-
ference was in session ut Dduvillc, April
22-7, Bishop Peck presiding. Three min
listers died during the year.. l.. Roberts,
n. w. Aspinwall and J. NJ. PuiTer. \
class Of twelve young men joined the Cln-
ference on the required probation o. two
years. The reports from the churches
showed that the panic had affected the COL
lcciions for benevolent objects. This de-
nomination appears 10 be gaining strength
in the State. The Methodist church is Pc
culiar in its method of settling and remov-
ministers, but, as the ministers believe in
ii and the people are content with it, ii has
the merit of working we'll" The "ap-
pointments' announced just ut the close
of the annual session, are a chitl item of
interest during Conference week. The fol-
lowing appointments in this section, and
others Of ministers formerly in this part o!
Vermont, will chiefly interest our readers :
Athens, o. K. Edwards; Bellows Falls,
n. w. Wilder; BpndviIle, +. +. Lowell !;
Brattleboro, T.. G.. Bass; Londonderry, c..
L. Buckley; Ludlow, y. +. Perry; Per-
kinsvillc, Il. II. Bartlett Prociorsvillc, p.
NJ. Frost; Pulney, j. II. Gaylord Spriug-
field, o. NJ. Boutwell,; Union Village, J.
EnriSht; Wardsbolo, G. Dingman VIII
min9ton, l.. Dodd; West Windsor, G. :.
Boswell; Woodstock, y. NJ. Wheeler ;
Cabot, w. II. Wight Randolph, G. p.
Taplin; West Concord, II. w. Worthcm
Derby, L. c. Dick inson; Irashure, II. +.
Forrest; ST. Johnsbury, ID. Il. Wilder; 81.
Adams, \. c. stephens. The Conference
is 20 meet next year at Bellows Falls.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-01

THE EFFECT OF THE VETO. The uucer-
tanty in respect to the finances, says the
Springfield Union, has been one of the chief
circumstances watch have checked bust
ness enterprise and activity during the past
few months, and the removal Of that un-
certainty by the action Of the President up.
on the Senate financial bill can but have a
favorable effect upon business in all parts
of the country. With the fact settled that
we are To have no more currency, what
currency we now Ia .G will have a coastan.
tendency to grow better, that is to have in
creased / urchasirg power a, compared
with gold, and the Interests OF legitimate
business and productive industry will be
much Letter subserved by improving the
quality Of oar currency than by setting the
printing presses 10 increase It's volume.
Already there are hopeful responses from
the trade and business ceuters, and conf.
dent predictions Of better days, now That
the long impending evil of unlimited cur
reucy expansion has been avertcl, and the
pulses of practical business will soon beat
with a new and more vigorous life.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-01
Dover.

Further particulars about the fire: By
much the severest fire our place has known
for Yeas (Which to be sure is not saving a
great deal), occurred on Tuesday night, 2lst
inst. 1t originated, as is supposed. about
the stove in the store of Messrs. Burr &
Icscock, on the west side of the COM
mon, which it consumed entirely, With the
adjoining, ware-room on the south. and
the residence owned and occupied by Mr..
NJ. Perry on the north. The lire was dis.
covered first about O'Clock a. M, Of the
22d, when already the interior of the Store
building was in ruins ard the flames were
issuing from the roof Mr.. Perry's house
hold effects were saved, but nothing at all
from the ware-room or store. The loss il
is believed, will be mainly covered by in
surance. Oar mail, recently in, was a total
loss.
Our common looks desolate Just now,
the flames having taken our only business
house. But some OF our most enlerprising
men talk bravely of replacing the lost
building with better. Precisely what
form the effort will take on, we will not
undertake 10 tell; but do not think Dover
is Just the place TO remain at once disman.
tied and content Something, doubtless,
will be done very soon.
The death on the 18th ult., of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. & F. C. Bnrr's little soa Charles-a
child Of 10 months full of promise-pre-
ceeding, as it did, this visitation of lire on
the 2lst, seems peculiarly distressing. The
disc 'se, pneumonia, is especially prevalent
here just now, In some OF its forms.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-01

Rev. Il. X. Prentice closes his labor,
with the Baptist church here next Sabbath.
He goes to Parma, y. Y, to take charge o,
the Baptist church in that place. He ha,
labored hard and earnestly the two year,
he has been pastor here, aud leaves many
warm friends.
-Dea. ID. d. Rand. one OF our oldest and
most esteemed citizens. died April 2jh
and was buried the 2Sth, aged 10 year,
He has long been an active and efficient
member of the Congreg alional church, and
for many years was one Of its deacon,
His loss will be deeply felt by the church
and community.
S. d. Winslow 21, is charging his store
by making basement underneath.
--Messrs. Baicheldcr Il Eddy have sold
their farm to Nal Benis. and Mr.. Eddy
has bought the Wan. J. Putnam farm Of
Mr.. Bems. r.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-01

Thursday April 23d was one conu,,
Gus snow storm yet as the day set ac.,,
for the installation OF Rev II. II. Odds ~
pastor Of the Congregational Church bor.
II was one of interest, and well ob,o,vod
The examination, conducted by Rey ~
II. Merrill OF West Brattleboro Rev. T.. q
Chase, scribe, began about half past ten
m, aud was followed in the afternoon r..
the usual services attending installolion
viz, sermon by Rev. Mr.. Merrill. and ou.
er parts by Rev's. Chase, Mighll, Olms,oJ
Emmons and Field The day being Voc.
unfavorablc, the attendance was M, =,
lar as on the day before at Wilninotoa
We cime away with the impression tb,,
our county is richer by two addilior,'
earnest and faithful pastors in her monn
tin towns. They are a Kind Of first rrph.
we judge, of the sustentalion fund. M,n
the sheavcs he many.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-01

Josephine W., the beloved vile OF Capt,
Theophilus Hall. died at Winchester, Clark
County, Kentucky, April 2lst. Mrs. Hall
was born at Vernon, VT, was the dau2h.
ter of Ruth and Marshall Whitfield, ESQ.
She came forth from her home youn. Ia.
dy Of unsurpassed loveliness, whom all Of
rs knew and loved. She engage in school.
teaching, always gaining the love of her
pupils, and upon the SIbbIth was found
cheerful and happy at her place in the Sab.
bath-schoOl class. As the death of her
mother occurred in childhood, she bssluw.
ed attention and tenderness upon her faith.
err, discharcinG her hlial duty with assd.
uity. Some years since she went south as
teacher, and continued until her marriage
nile more than two years since. To The
duties OF this new station-these new and
important relationship came with well
cultivated mind, a warm heart, and willing
hands. The high minGed integrity and
conSiderate thouGhtfulncss of Capt. Hall
Tor his vile, rendered their abode one OF
Joy why so soon, 50 suddenly was this
made house of mourning? The Lord
took from the husband the 'desire CT his
N'N'' "iAH SliOht. lie ~ moi lels
to mourn alone. Chastened sorrow fills
the hearts Of four sisters and three brothers.
and large circle of relatives mourn her
loss. The funeral was held in the Union
church, April 9th, services conducted by
Rev. Mr. Caldwell of Bernardston. Mass
assisted by Rev. n. c. Hode don OF Vernon
The concourse and proce sslon were un-
usually LARGO and hpr -,
beside loved ones gone before.
II was the blessedness of the Christian
religion that made her what We AL loved,
that sustained her in her sickness, and co.
abled her to make arrangements for her
departure, and soOthe and comfort her
lonely companion. Then le' her good e1.
ample, the remembrance of her many yir.
tnes-lei the impressive admonilion of the
un"e lainty of life her sudden departure
ullers-lifl our souls TO God, and we viii
liinsiy cast ourselves upon his altar, a liy-
ing, holy and acceptable sacrifice. W.
Owners of big eggs will please stand
aside for Mr.. Charles S;reeter Of Vernon,
enc Of whose dark Brahmas the other day
produced an egg measuring u by99 inches,
inside of which were found two eggs of or
binary size, one with shell on aud the
other without one. Mr.. StreGier keeps
fine variety of fowls, including Buff
Cochns, Dark and Light Brahmas, Black
spanish, Red Game, aud Brown Leghorns,
and has eggs TO dispose of for setting,
The spring examination of teachers
occurs on Saturday May 81, at 9 A. NJ, in
the vestry OF the Union church.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-01
w eAtIniIsster.

The board Of listers will meet at the
town ball on Friday, May Sth, at o'clock,
\. NJ, for the purpose OF hearing appeals
OF acgrieved tax payers.
Miss Hattie Wright, daughter Of Mr..
ID. c. Wright, young lady 10 years old,
exhibited considerable musical talent as
organi', at the Congregational church last
Sabbath.
Henry \. Wells has sold his Bradley
nil PASTURE to Mr.. George Foster. Price
500.
T. w. Wiley, Esq, finished sowing
his oats on the Stafford land last Saturday.
the 18th inst, and on Sunday morning
found them covered with snow more than
one foot in depth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-01

There have been some changes Of re,
estate In this town this spring. Herbert
Willis has bought Of ID. Harris the place
known as the $. Forester place; L. Allen
has bought Off. Dunlap the a. X. Esta
brook place; -- Ray, Of Il. Brooks, The
J. Glazier place; F. j. Prentiss, Of D. VII.
lis, the place formerly owned by A. II.
Pike.
j. d. Temple in two days last week got,
about IS worth OF spruce gum and seven
little foxes which he found in the hollow O,
an old log. lie carried them out 10 The
hotel upon the mountain and sold them Tot
81
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-01

The long contest over the Rutland post
Office has at last terminated by the appoint.
ment Of Albert II. futile, of the Rutland
Herald, vice ]. B. Kilburn, whose term is
about TO expire.
Royal Cummings has purchased DR..
II. 7. Hoskins' interest 10 the Vermont
Farmer, and is now sole proprietor. DR..
Hoskins returns TO his seed farm on Lake
Memphremagog.
The action brought by the Attorney
General of New York, against the ogdens-
burg and Lake Champlain Railroad COM
pany to compel them to take their road out
OF tue hands OF the Central Vermont, has
been Withdrawn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-01

-George William Curtis's eulogy upon
Charles Summer before tho Massachusetts
Legislature, will be given in Music hall,
June 0.
Lieutenant Governor Talbot reached
Boston from Texas, Tuesday evening and
assumed the duties of aching governor of
Massachusetts, on Wednesday, leaving Mr..
Washburn free to take his seat in the Unit
ed States Senate chamber.
1t is said that there will be a stoppage
Of all building operations in New York on
May LIST, peuding the settlement OF the eight
and ten-hour question.
Miss Nellie Grant will be married at
the While House on Thursday, May q, and
sail for England on Saturday, May 23.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-01
Bellows Falls.

Samuel c. Fleming, late Of the Island
House, Bellows Falls, is preparing TO max G
his residence in that village summer re.
sort. 1t is delightful location.
Somebody fired pistol at John Will
moth in barn at Bellows Falls a few
nights ago, and the ball passed through tue
lower part of his ear, and made a small
wound in his neck, but he will recover
The motive Of The attempted murder was
doubtless to get some money III At wilmoth
had in his pocket.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-01

Mr.. Thomas Hill, a very worthy ci,i.
zen Of Grafton, who has honored a nun,be,
oftown Off es, once represented tue tow,
in the Legislature Of Vermont and "has liz.
ed where his father lived Sc, cnty.two
years, on Thursday, the 9th inst, set up in
his house cooking stove, the first STOVE
OF any Kind ever used in the house.
Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-01

On Tuesday the Senate voted, without de-
bate, on the question cf passing the inna-
ton bill over the Presidents veto. The re-
suit stood 81 ayes against 80 nays, and the
necessary two thirds not having been cast
in its favor the bill was finally defeated, Mr..
Spraguc Of Rhode Island being the only
New ENGLAND Senator who voted aye.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-01

There is no abatement of the Louisiana
flood. and the suffering and restitution
which has come upon thousands Of people
is very great. The Secretary of War has
ordered tie issue of 10000 army rations
daily for twenty-five days, and also prop.
or supply Of army clothing to the sufferers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-01

The Presidents veto Of the Senate cur
reucy bill has called out large number OF
now finance bills in both houses Of Con-
to the subject were introduced in the House,
prominent among them being one by Judge
Poland Of this State, 10 provide free sys-
tenn of national banking ami for the re-
sumption Of specie payments.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-01

4hc ladies Of BANGOR Nc, it Is said, are
proceeding withIhoir temperance crusade
20, % more sccnlly manner than has prevail
a, iarthcr West. They visit the saloon
Keepers, appeal to tEom 10 discontinue their
ne,arious traffic, and secure pledges from
them when possible, but indulge in no
singing and praying. Missionary eflnrts
of this kind are legitimate and proper, and
are free from objections Of scusltionalism,
and OF the misuse of the exercises Of relig-
ion
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-01

We learn that Judge Poland's name is
prominently mentioned in connection with
the vacant Court Of Claims judgeship. The
position IS an important one, and ono Tor
which Mr.. Poland is well qualified.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-01

Tho situation between the Brooks ana
Baxter factions in Arkansas remains un-
changed. Both parties have Appealed TO
President Grant for aid, but he wisely de-
cines to interfere.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-01

manly and generous action in contributing
to the decoration Of the graves In the Ma
tional Cemetery at Mobile, Ala, on the Both
Of June, 1879 Everything passed Off de-
lightrullV."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-01

Rev. J. Fairmau, whose last passionate
was in Cornwall, Mass, succeeds Rev. b.
Palmer as pastor Of the Baptist church 10
this place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-01
TO ADVERTISERS.

1HEVERRoNT PHGNlx has larger circulation than
any othor Newspaper Ia Southern Vermont
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-01

--Chas. d. Davis has sold his last year,
crop OF tobacco for 2j and ). lie raised
from one half acre Of land, 800 lb..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-01
West Chesterfield, n. II.

&C. p. ellison leaves this week for York
State, for another car load of horses, which
he will have on sale in about ten days.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-01
DEATH OF DIR. c. II. TENSrY.

In tie sudden death of Dr.. Tenney.
senior assistant physician Of the asylum
for the insane in this village, not only tue
institution with which lie was connected,
bat the citizens of Brltlleboro, Will reaiize
the loss OF member whose place will not
be readily filled. He was well known in
this village and vicinity By his three wears
connection with the asylum, aud greatly
respected by all with whom he became ac-
quainted. Previous TO his connection with
the institution he had resided at Hard " ick
and in Hartford in this State. He was born
in the latter place, and was al the time OF
his death about "A years of age. lie COM
menced practice at the first named place,
and was commissioned during the war. by
Gov. Holbrook, Asst Surgeon of the It'll
Reg't W. Volunteers, and was for 10
months in the service, much Of the time
being stationed in Florida, where lac suC-
fcred much from Illness induced by the
climate, from which he did moi recover for
some time AMER quitting the service. AMER
the war he commenced practice in his
native town, as previously stated, where he
remained until appointed one Of the resi-
!.
He was prominent and valued member
OF the State Medical Society, and wherever
known, was favorably known. At the in
sIiiution his loss will be deeply felt. He
was thoroughly efficient and reliable.
Aside from his professional worth, he was
possessed Of good executive ability, which
prominently fitted him for the duties Of
his position. lie was scrupulouSly con-
scIeulious, humane in his feelings, sound
and practical in his judgment, and held in
the highest estee n By those by whom he
was appointed and with whom he was as
ISOLATED. lie was social in his feelings. and
possessed of much musical talent and taste.
which were fully appreciated by the citi-
zens of Bratteboro, who will greatly miss
his ready and active aid and cooperation.
For two or three months past he had not
been in usual health, and on Thursday p.
NJ, 23d ult., he was seized with an apo-
plexy, from which he never rallied, and
from which he died on the morning of the
eth ult.