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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-18

The Maine State election took place on
Monday, and resulted in a complete Re-
publican victory, with no indication of a
falling Off Of Republican strength in any
section of the State. The returns show a
majority for Governor Dingley somewhat
larger than that of last year. In total
vote of about $4,000, it is estimated that he
will receive 52,OOO, against 1900 for Tit
comb, the Democratic candidate. The leg
islature is as strongly Republican as here
tofore. One Republican senator was lost,
but one was gained, and in the house the
gains are larger than the losses. The full
Congressional delegation was reelected,
and every county was carried by the Re-
publicans.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-18

chased of the plaintiffs. The defendants
testimony tended to show that he purchas-
ed the butter for good butter and for spe-
cihc purpose, and that he did not examine
the butter, but relied wholly upon what
one of the plaintiffs represented to him in
this respect; that the butter was of an in
ferior quality, and was disposed of with n
great deal of difficulty, and for about half
the price of prime butter. The plaintiffs
denied that they made any incorrect repre-
sensations in regard to the butter, and that
the defendant examined IL and selected il
from a quantity which was then in the
plaintiffs store. Verdict for plaintin.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-18

THE CENTRAL NERMoNT.-Not only are
the managers, but more especially the pnp-
lie, whose interest may he said TO be well
nigh identical with that of this vast line oI
transportation, 10 be most heartily con-
graduated upon its improved condition
aud prospects. The great source OF EN-
barrassment heretofore has been the heavy
rents paid for the leased lines, exceeding
largely at first, but diminishing with time'
the earnings OF the respective roads. lhe
present management have succeeded aS
we were told a few weeks ago, in reducing
the rent of the Rutland road to las actual
earnings. And now comes the still better lu'
leligence-as we learn from the city pa
pers-that the managers have succeeded III
making the Ogdensburg lease pay, through
the success of their scheme of bringing
grain from Chicago TO Ogdensburg III
barges. The Northern Transporlallo"
Com pany, whose boats are also leased 10
the Central Vermont, has never before
succeeded very well on account of the wan
of capacity of its steamers, which had TO NC
small enough to pass through the cana''
1t Is found, however, that one Of these pro'
pollers can take along two barges, carrying
altogether fifty thousand bushels of wheat
without much extra expense. II IS GU
couraging To learn that the Northern l'no
is successful. II has always seemed ser
evident that Ogdensburg was the lake poI'
for an exclusively Boston line.-H
Waterman.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-18

first session on Friday evening, 18th inst,
and continued through Saturday and the
Sabbath following, closing with service
or Sabbath evening. Considerable inter-
est was manifested during the meetings.
Sermons were preached by elders Cole
man, Randall and Butler. One young la
dy was baptized and admitted into the
church. Although the quarterly m Getting
is closed, occasional special services will be
held for week or two by Rev. Mr.. EN-
mons.
Bears have been seen here quite fire.
quontly of late. Sovertl sheep aud u young
heiler have been devourcd by them. II
their ravapcs continue, something must be
done IN self defense. Il.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-18

Mrs. Ephraim p. Osgood died very
suddenly on Saturday, Sept. 5th. In a
comfortable though feeble state of health,
the iron grasp of death seemed at once fas-
tened upon her, and after slight pickering
of breath she was gone. Mrs. Osgood for
merly lived in Londonderry, and was first
known to us as a school teacher, a vocation
in which she was very successful. Her
gentle, inoffensive manLer and rich culture
of mind won the true friendship OF all
with whom she associated, and TO the fam
lily Of which she became a member she
was particularly endeared. The circum.
stances of her death seem dOubly sad a.
two infants are left motherless, and that in
former times this family have yielded their
fairest flowers to the "chill DESTROYER"
The funeral services were attended on
Tuesday, the Sth, Revs. ]. Donovan and S.
j. Goodall of South Londonderry ofIiciat
ing Many relatives and friends were
present from other towns, and the occasion
was one of profound solemnity. The be-
reaved family have the extended sympa-
thy OF friends who have sympathized with
them before, and in general we mourn, for
"none knew her but TO love her, none bury
to forget" B.c.H.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-18

Our summer term of siXly-six days
taught Ivy Emma o. Whitman Of Jamaica
closed with an examination the 18th and
picnic the 18Th of Aug. Number Of pupils
80. The names of pupils neither absent
nor tardy during the term are, Nellie
Baldwin, Ella Davidson, Carrie Haskins,
Mvra Ryder, and Nellie Smith. Not tardy
and absent one half day, Frank Copeland,
Earnest Johnson. Absent one day, not
tardy, CoIa Fits. Not absent, once tardy
Mile johnson.
Fred A. Hammond has been apo Mt
ed postmaster at West Wardsboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-18

We have had no rain for nearly two
months. The pastures are looking brown
and bare.
Mrs. Horace Foster. who fell nearly
two months ag", severely inJuring her hip,
is improving, but not able 10 walk yet.
Rev. A. Stevens is making an addition
10 his house.
Frost here Aug. 23,l and Sept. 4th.
The schools in districts No. aud 2,
commenced the TN inst. Miss Julia A.
Durham has charge Of the school in M. /,
with - scholars; Mr.. Frank q. WhAally
Of M. 2, with 81 scholars. 5.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-18

UNIvRRsALIsM IN VBRMoNT.-TheR Rev.
M. II. Harris of Brallleboro, secretary Of
the universalist Stale convention, present.
ed at the late meeting the following statis-
ties of the denomination He reported
sixty-six parishes, twenty-seven church
organizations, with a membership of 1870 !,
forty-three Sunday Schools, with $685.
members. Money raised for various par
ish purposes, s24,s2l value of church
property, s2d7 500; amount of debts on
church edhces Sls,4sO; expended in paw
ing parish debts, $780, appropriated for
church improvements, Sll, 1850; for mis-
sionary and charitable purposes, SI,27s.75 /;
for schools, $1,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-18

The Montpelier Argus claims sixty-five
of the representatives elected to the Yer
mont Legislature as Democrats, which is
probably about seventeen too many. Three
are reported as liberals, one is an "anti-
monopoly man, and one is elected as a
farmer" In five towns there was no
choice. The election of Harvey Rowe, re-
publican, as representative for Poultney,
is to be contested. A. o. Harris Of Lyn-
don, according to the official returns is
elected assistant judge in Caledonia coun-
ty, instead of Bowman, democratic, who
was claimed to have had majority of two
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-18

A New CoMMUNITY.-M 0rrin Ship.
man, wealthy gentlcmr siding ia
Winooski, recently can1.a .,s an article
on community enterpri written by Col
onel john Wilcox OF Wisconsin. and the
ideas ii contained made so favorable an
impression on Mr.. Shipmau's mind that
he wrote To Colonel Wilcox Offering to DO.
nate to company of the right Kind hi.
property ON Valcour Island aud hi. home
farm with all its improve nents. This pro.
position was favurably received by Wilcox
and others, and resulted in an examinl-
ton of the property by a committee, and
the publication of a document by them
setting forth the plan of a proposed com
munity. The community is to be an in
dustrial organization for people who wish
to come together and produce subsistence
in common, who will he expected to work
for the common good. and whose senli-
ments are of what the proposers term the
progressive, radical order. Absolute 50.
cial freedom, and the sovereign right to
each individual to control his or her desil-
ny in the sexual relation, will be fully rec
ognized. The community is to be divided
into eight groups, and each to be arranged
according to the law of associative attrac-
ton. There is to be presiding officer OF
each six elected annually, and the harwo'
ny, peace, aud happiness are to be every
where promoted. The property donated
by Mr.. Shipman consists of 500 acres on
Nalcour Island and his homestead farm in
Winooski, containing 2l0 acres, altogether
valued at 100000. The place is finely To-
Gated in the lovelest section of Vermont
and overlooks Lake Champlain. Already
twenty persons have arrived, and numer'
Gus letters from other parties have beenre
ceived asking admission. The men are
described as being both intelligent aud in
dustrious, and the women bright and
handso ne burlington Sentinel.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-18

Dudley c. Denlson, the looming man"
in this Congressional district, was born In
Royalton, Sept. 10, 1919. He is, as his name
indicates, nephew of his UNCLE" Hon.
Dudley Chase of Randolph, and cousin
of the late Chief Justice Chase.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-18

General Butler wants to go TO Congress
again from the sixth Massachusetts dis
trict. He opened the campaign last satur-
day evening by a speech at Gloucester.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-18

Great care must he taken in judging
Moulton's statement. The most of it is a
cunning argument, in which the familiar
lodges Of Ben Butler are painfully con-
spicuous. The new letters adduced con-
tain no important evidence. The strength
of the statement is in Moulton's reported
conversations with Beecher and Beecher's
confessions. Moulton says these were
made in the presence of witnesses. Who
we've these witnesses2 Mr.. Moulton needs
their testimony and that is why we say
that the case cannot be judged until 1t is
tried before a legal tribunal. All this
Chinese cannonade Of ''stink-pots" has
amounted to nothing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-18

Rev. II. a. Merrill, from Canton, n.
V. is expected 10 preach here next Sabbath,
and for several consecutive Sabbttlis, ser
vices commencing at ii A. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-18

Somerset balloted 90 times Tor town
representative at the late election, aud, af-
ter all, goes unreprcsented in the Legisla
tune. Only IL voters participated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-18

The annual fair of The DeerfeId Valley
Agricultural Society of Readsboro, w.,
will he held at that place Saturday, Dot. Sd.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-18
AlralgOn.

The Free Baptist Quarterly Meeting,
as previously announced, opened with the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-18
TO ADVERTISERS.

The VERMONT PHOENIX has larger circulation than
any other Newspaper In Southern Vermont,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-18

On Saturday last the stencil of the great
scandal was stirred up anew by tho publ
cation of second Statement from Mr.
Francis ID. Mouton. The d. oiment is u
very long one covering some eleven or
twelve long columns of fine type in the
daily papers. 1t is in great part argumen-
tation, is very malignant in tone, and is
believed to exhibit the wel-knowu touch
of Ben Butler. Aside from the argument
the statement consists of renewed asser-
ton of Mr. Beecher's criminal intimacy
with Mrs. Tilton, denies Mr.. Beecher's
charge of black mail, and accuses him of
adulterous Intercourse with two or three
other women, but without giving names or
places. The story of these protested dis
closures of adulteries and amours Is of
the most revolving character, and, where
ever the truth may lie, it is truly lamenta-
BILE that Sunday reading of such a nature
should have been spread broadcast for the
entertainment of the youth of the land.
Below we give comments from leading
papers, which we believe cover the main
points of MoultOn's charges and affirma-
lions. Further than this we have only to
say that while this statement adds very lit
tie that is really new or convincing TO the
testimony against Mr.. Beecher, it will yet
bear weight with many minds, and the
fact remains that the character of the great
Plymouth pastor rests under a cloud which
searching and thorough legal investigs-
ton eau alone clear away. Until such an
investigation is had candid and unpreju-
diced minds will simply insist on sus-
pension of judgment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-18
IFrom the n. Y. Timos.l

The only unquestioned disclosures"
which have attended the entire controver-
sy involve the revelation Of unsuspected
weakness in Mr.. Beecher's character-of
moral cowardice, of tendency to use
words in non natural senses, of surprising
ignorance of human character, and OF
amazing preferences for rather worthless
people. The undoubted proof which has
been given ofthe existence of such failings,
joined with morbid and dangerous habit
of mixing up the most trivial subjects, will
doubtless seriously impair Mr.. Beecher's
future influence as great religious teach
err. But it will need something much more
convincing and far less replete with obvi-
Gus malice and filthy suggestion than this
last statement of Mr.. Moulton to put an
end TO that influence altogether.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-18

The last chapter of the great scandal, Mr..
Moulton's supplementary statement, leave s
the situation materially unchanged. The
| direct evidence as to Mr.. Beecher's guilt
still balances on question of veraci'y be-
tween 1ilton and Moulton on one side and
Beecher and Mrs. Tilton on the other. The
former say that Beecher confessed. The
latter deny both the comics sion and the
| criminality. Moulton says that Beecher
confessed another case of adultery to him
in the presence of a witness. The evidence
of that witness is important. Who is itH
| The circumstantial evidence stands about
as before. The additional letters printed
are no harder to explain than those pre-
viously published but they are all bad
| enough and most difficult to reconcile with
Mr. Beechers innocence. 1t is evident
that Mr.. Beecher laboIed very hard TO con-
ceal something that he had done, aud TO
that end placed himself in a most humil-
iating position. On the other side, we have
| Beechers life and character, as he went in
and out before his people for over a quar-
ter of century-always apparently frank
/ and transparent, and never suspected eS>
|
| possible for n man so well known, so con.
spicuous, TO pursue the life of lbertine
for years without the fact being suscepti-
BILE of conclusive proof The arguments
tive part of Moulton's statement does no
strengthen ii. The bubble of words, the
inuendoes and slurs which abound in il
show the handiwork of Moulton's counse
at every turn-thc work of man yersed
in the art of making black appear white
But, on the whole, we cannot escape thu
conviction that the weight of the evidence
at present is against Beechor. His letters
terribly compromise him. They are more
consistent with his guilt than with his in
nocence, and tho management of his de-
fence has been what we should pect were
he guilty. 1t is probable that a trial be.
fore a legal tribunal will sift and weigh the
evidence so that "A clearer judgment may
be formed than is now possible, aud We
shall rejoice If Mr.. Beecher comes out of Il
The New York herald., 1874-04-15

ylTE ARE NOW BUILDING HANDSOME LITTLE
w Houses two story and French root, bay windows,
marble mantels water closets. 10 high ground,
delight location only eight minutes walk from
house with lots. $4,000; easy Valuable Build
ing Lots minute from depot; low prices terms
Go the properly. Call on the agents SMITH BROS,
Nhestone, or b. A. ARMSTRONG, 4G9 Broadway.
The New York herald., 1874-04-15

RoARD ON BROOKLYN HEIGHTs.-A PARTY OF
y sx gentlemen can be handsomely accommodated
with Board at the brown stone mansion IA Kcmson
street. second dnor wcat Of Onnfnn.
The New York herald., 1874-04-15

JNOR SALE OR TO LET-TwO BEAUTIFUL COT
II tages, rooms, cellar and basement; ali improve
ments; newly pained rent $3.50 per year: also two
fee pass the door; S4c0 per year Apply TO NJ
GOBISCn estate office, Five Corners, Jersey City
Hei9hts
The New York herald., 1874-04-15

&100 LoTs-AT The FAMOUS GARDEN CITY
sDlOU Park, Immediately adjoining Mr. A. T. Stewards
gigantic enter rise. only let Get map and
with view to investment. For place rest
dence the healthlest be found. Conmutaton S75
year distance. IS miles; near 70 Thirytouth street
monthly one lot 500, payable IS per month. Every
man, woman. boy and girl can afford thenL naly ex-
at 30 A. M. Ladies' shown every courtesy Go
and the property and be convinced of its merits
Maps free at HITCHCOCk'S Real Estate Headquar
439 Third avenue, near lhirtieth street
The New York herald., 1874-04-15

8 ELEGANT HOUSES, TEN ROOMS; DOUBLE LOT
to each house command views Of Bay and city Ney
Brighton, i've minutes from landing $5,l0l
DARRlN so Broad street.
The New York herald., 1874-04-15

TOR SALE-yALuABLE FACTORY PROPERTY IN
Il Ninth ward near water front; Engine, Boiler &C. !:
suitable Tor brewery manufacturing purposes
CHARLES II. sLEIGhT, .63 West Fourteenth ST.
The New York herald., 1874-04-15

ORANGE CoUNTY.-FAkM FOR SALE: so ACRES,
Ogood buildings handsome ridge land near and ovef
looking the fourshng village Of MIddletown; stock
utensils &c, all closed out at bargain.
U. il OLIVER, No Park place.
The New York herald., 1874-04-15

7SQ MEsEROLE AVENUE, GREENPOINT BROOK
LOC yn, r. pa gentleman and wife, or two single
genuemcn can have large Room and good Board
n social private family; desirable location conven-
h 70 cars ana ferries; references exchanged. Address
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-17
Kingston. Tennessee.

Prof. III. Il. Cotton, Of New York, who
has been travelling in East Tennessee,
says Kingston, at the confluence Of the
Clinch and Tennessee, is the best point
for an lion furnace he ever saw. The
Posi- told its friends in Roanc county
the same thing full twenty years ago,
but the wise men Of that day only laugh
cd at the suggestion. II is not only one
of the best points for an iron furnace,
but for manufactures Of various kinds.
In respect to iron, coal, limestone and
timber, IL is more advantageously locat-
cd than Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, the
great iron city Of the continent. ANY
one who has visited the two points cah-
not have failed to notice the general
resemblance in location, conformation
of surroundings, etc.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-17
What Zaccheus Did.

A story is told Of n certain ncwsprpe'
propri elor who relieved his dishonesty Y
by spice Of humor.
The agent Of large manufacturing
house went to him TO protest against
frequent assaults in the editorial col.
umns.
"What the devil is the mattcrP' ASKED
the latter. Gan you say is an internal
lie. But then we feel that we can't af.
ford TO have this thing so on. What
shall we do TO stop IL 2"
The proprietor appeared abstractcd
for few moments aud then remarked
~ was thinking about character in the
Bible. Let me see! His name was
was Iacchcus. What did he do2 Oh
yes; he climbed n tree to see the Lord
and he didn't see him either What did
he do then? DO you remember, Mr.
Agep,, what he did thonS'
"lIe came down Isuppose."
"Ah, yes thank you--that's Il! Tic
came down, sensible follow; he came
down" f'Nai
The parable was fitting. The agent
initiated the example of Iaccheus, and
the journalistic batteries were instantly
spiked.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-17
Ghost Story.

! The ST. Louis Times tells the follow
/ ing:
Abou, Q o'clock last night The yicini.
~ OF Ten.h and Market wac slddoDl,
thrown into a conriotioH by the weep.
ihg ofiwO Young ladies who had rushed
from their resifence into tho efreet, A
lprge crowd had quickly gathered, aud
81 incirclcd the ladies that IL was with
great deal OF difficulty that the Times
reporter gailed the interior OF che cir.
de. where he fonnd himself face 10 face
with bo'h, who were weeping bitterly
aud appeared verv much excited. One
OF the ladies is about nineieen years OF
age, aud the other is quite girl--about
ten.' On being, questioned by the re-
thr@osai6ic. t6ee sldef Stated thai She was sii
ting IN the room facing the street, when
her sister ,urncd around and saw a
white form making motions through
the window from the back yard. She
Immediately started up, aud, on looking
through the window, saw The form out.
side going througha n kind of vascillat.
ing motion as though beekonihg some
one to come away. They were so terri.
bly, frightened that they rushed into the
street. aud by their loud cries attracted
the attention of the crowd.
The reporter subsequently learned
that Miss Marker was tho elder lady's
name, aud that she has been fredGiently
thrown into an alarming state by the
appearance Of this form. He also heard
that since the death of her mother three
years ago, lis appearance has been the
cause Of keeping her in continual
dread. She and her sister sat on tie
door step of a neighoring house and
refused to 60 back to their room until
their father, who was out, had returned.
About half past 8 the father returned
and found them weeping on the door
step. He led them back to the house,
aud had a good talk about the mysterious
visitor.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-17
From the Atlanta Herald.

The last day that Heury Clay ever sat
in the Senate, was Charles Summers
first day In that body. With tho former
the spirit Of peace and patriotic concil.
iation departed from the public councils
with the latter entered hate, dscord
revolution, and civil war. The tharoc.
ters Of the two men have, each, formed
n striking Illustration In the history oI
our government for tho last half cen.
tury. Which deserves more the CRATE.
ful romombcrnnce Of their countrymen
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-17
Alfalfa

The February and March report OF
the Agricultural Department at Wash
ington says, IA farmer in Fresno conn.
ty, California, reports that, in 1873, from
field of five acres, he cut 20 tons OF
alfalfa hay, which neticd him $40 per
ton; also, one crop Of alfalfa seed,
weighing 2200 pounds, which netted
him 90 cents pound. This is clear
profit of Sl2S per acre"
Parties in the vicinity of Athens are
experimenting in alfalfa in n small way.
and by next season we will probably
know how well it 20 adapted TO our soil
ana climate. ..
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-17
A Good Man.

The Chicago Post and Mail enibusias.
tlcally eulogizes Mr.. Boutwell,, thcolog.
icOl editor of the Chicago Times, the
author of"Walks Among the Churches
and Kindred missionary works; "ThC
subdued light OF those mild blue orb'
arc indeed the slumberlng fires OF gen.
ius. lie Is also n very good young inan
With the exception Of few games oi
marbles played on Sundays while boy,
his life has been without rcproach."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-17
Murder at Lebanon,

J. r. Breckenridge, student at the
law school, Lebanon, Tennessee, was
shot and mortally wounded. on the 9th,
by John Il. Anderson, son Of DR.. j. NJ.
Anderson, Mayor of Lebanon, Young
Breckinridge was a son of the late DR..
Robert j. Breckenridge, Of Danville,
Ky. Anderson was crazsd with liquor
when he committed the act. He is re-.
ported TO have escaped.