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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-21
A Vermont Vacation Tour,

Our Newport, VT, neighbOr thinks our
head is "level' because we took occasion ia
say, fortnight ago, that they were "sensi-
BILE folks, who, setting out on their vacation
travels, turned their faces towards the
aforesaid Newport and its famous and
charming Memphremagog Lake. We are
thankful TO our contemporary for the COM
pliment paid us, and We feel very sure that
IL any Windham county reader were to act
ON our suggestion and take look at the
upper Connecticut valley, the scenery In
the extreme north of our State at the point
named, and at the Canadian country adj
joining, he would in turn thank us for
"giVing him the hint" We know of no
railroad trip which embodies more pleas
ing variety of scene than is found in a ride
up the Connecticut valley to White River
Junction, and thence over the Connecticut
and Passumpsic Rivers Railroad line 10
Newport and New Dominion points be-
yond. The hotel accommodations at New
port are ample and first-class, aud from this
point the trip down Memphremagog Lake
aud return surLasses by far, in natural
beauty and variety of scene, any lake tour
with which we are acquainted. TO us the
scenery is incomparably grander, more
satisfying and more inspiring, than that of
the far famed Winnipisaukee. The trim
steamer, LADY of the Lake" which daily
makes two trips down the lake and return,
is genuine "Clyde-built" craft, aud for
comfort, perfection of appointments, and
ease OF motion, we have rarely seen her
equal. The fishing in the lake is always
good, and, in fact, this trip embodies all the
requisites for model vacation tour. II, in
addition, our saunterer wishes 10 sec the
beauties of Montreal, Quebec, and the riv-
er Ssguenay, the way is open and direct !;
while, still further, if he like he may on his
return, without Inconvenience, visit the
White Hills. Passengers taking the 10 80
a. III. train from Bratlleboro find them
selves without change of cars in Newport
at p. M, and we cheerlully stake our rep
utation as Summer tourist on the predic-
tion that even three OF four days time, and
a very moderate amount of money, spent
in the way we have indicated by the aver
age southern VermOnter, would show him
many pleasant things about his own State
that he had never dreamed of. Perhaps he
would even think 1t paid better than going
to Saratoga and the beach.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-21
IHinsSIaIe, n. n.

The Rev. Mrs. Ruth A. Damon Tabor
of Bernardston, Mass, will preach in the
Universalist church next Sunday anernoon
at s o'clock.
The Cheshire County Association oil
Universalisis will meet here on Wednes'
day morning, Sept. ID. and the meeting
will he continued through Thursday the w.
There will be three services each day.
The people of lIins,ale and vicinity are
cordially invited TO attend. The Rev. MI
Pullman Of N. Y. and other noted speaS'
ers are expected TO preach in the course "l
the session. People of other towns will
fluid refreshments provided in American
hall. Provisions will lie made for those
who wish to larry over night, and all arc
desired to do so.
DIR. l.. A. LamsOn is about 10 open
hardware, paint and oil store in connection
with his present business In Todd's block
-Hinsdale Savings Bank is to be In IT, >
Wllder's office on Canal street. The books
VIII be open for business Sept. 18th.
first class safe has been secured. The re-
vised and corrected list OF officers Of the lh'
s1itution IL as follows: President, g. D.
Amidon; Vice President, Edward sleb'
blnsi Sec'y, Geo. S. Wilder; Treasurer
Geo. Wellman Financial Committee, H.
ii. Hopkins, Geo. Robertson, Benz. Pierce
Edward Stebbins, G. j. Amidon; Trns'
tees, Geo. Robertson, X. II. Hopkins, W.
s. Barrows, Geo. w. Holland, George
Wellman, @. G. Wilder, A. A. Thsyer, G.
8. Fay, Benz. Pierce, Ansel Dickerson, D.
F. Horton, d. w. stearns. NJ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-21
Railroad COniIniH-Ioner.

Among the Officers OF the State, il Rail-
rual Commissioner, whose duty IL $50 in u.
quirn into and report birnually to the leg
isnturc any neglect or rinecmcut Of tho
laws, for the regulation ~ railroads. hy tho
officers, employs, or agents OF such roads,
This officer holds position that might aud
should be- ni Importance 10 the State. lie
might, ly making proper Investigations,
discover some abuses that could Toe correct
ed, aud rorlain things in railioid manage
nicnl lhnt might DO altered To- the ndvant-
age ri railroad patrons, while the railroad
Interest lid not suffer. Thc law under
takes To prevent Determinations in freight
taritl, bat the Law in regard 10 this /, en-
tireIy ignOitd the law would have freight
saloons 50 made ~ to protect train hands
from the danger al being knocked oil the
side of cars by bridges the law would
have old bridges altered, AMI new ones
made 50 thai they should ic 50 hiah aud
wide "A, hut 80 be liable 10 Nil brakcncn !:
but tines regulations are Mt very lrneral-
~ compiled with. \ commissioner might
look a,tcr lDc,c ding, aud uaAe such n
report Is would be Interesting aud useful.
n year, takes a ride or two over each road.
gets together the various statistics nnd
financial rrp"lt> that are furnished him by
the several rOIds, aud makes few com
mculs favorable To- railroad management
aud considers his duties complete The
law rtquiics that the railroad OF the stale
paw the -diaty Of THIS commissioner This
Is all wrong. II the people uf the state
need co.ntni~-inucr they are ahle To- pav
for one Hud to- own one. TIE railroad.
have then sup"rutcndcnis and thcir road
MASTER, and hey pay their salaries, and
ought nos 70 We required to pay commits
siuucr, vino i~ cho~ru 10y the Legislature Ia
look after M" interests III the people.
COMMISSIONS BdlCT has lately been
making tour at u,>p ectiDn over the Con-
tril Vermont riad~. aud the account in re-
ldinn 90 o. u Interesting, ana shows how
much .r Hds' 90 Z ''e t. learn OF the act
uni cDn'if'i"'I ui t'i" rind-. TIE nlnaLcrs
cot the road utHt W.iic'i ne VIZ 10 run, lem
drr"d EiW TIA" presidents ear. u very cost
~ and ".'-iui r"'cu iu NhIrh The dirni-
taiir~ rite. AID ihDy gave him Tor cotnptn-
ions tho railroad nab -. and other dislin-
Snl~hri Passengers. with ~,.N cr.,l fair wu.
men. "" was uircH, AMI Wiupi and tel cd
aud SHOWN all that was pleasin. and al
trarliNe from ON" rnI of the state TO fine
other. Ia. aitcuii"l shown Mr.. Commits
sinnrr Bailey must Ice gratifying To- him.
and produced IN his mind 1n idea of the
imp ItlHucr ct hi- rtlirr. When he comes
10 submit b 81 req IT to the legislature dur.
in@ the coming season. lot MS see il he dis
covers auvihu" ami~S in railroads IN his
Triumphant ride up Nd down the State
B1rtoH Monitor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-21

The selectmen of Westminster AMI
Putney, jointly, have discontinued The
crossroad lying in 10th towns aud leadins
from the old Abial Goodell place to the
Ward farm. The Sessions hill road leadug
from II. Floyd's 10 the river road Ia. also
been discontinued.
The Westminster Brass Band, num
bering twelve members, organized few
months since under the leadership of MI
o. l.. Fisher, aud making rapid improve
ment. Their weekly rrhearsals are held
at Seminary Hall
Prof. L. F. Ward and family returned
from Marblehead last Friday.
On Friday last Mr.. Nelson Newcomb
killed striped snake about four feet in
length, from which he took seventy -thrrr
small snakes, each from six 10 eight inches
in length.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-21
Gen. Ly n'Ie not "a Boiler.

" AhLboi'o' ' L, Ang. lIih, 1874.
Editors Of the Vermont Phenir. Gentle
men: noticed in the PHOENIX of last
week arePortoflhe District Convention held
at! White River junction on the l2lh inst.
Also report "fa Convention held the same
day at the same place a3tcr the numina-
ton of Judge Poland had been declared.
In this last report my name appears as one
of the District Committee. | wish TO stale
that the first intimation that was in any
manner associated or connected with the
bolt was when ] saw a report of the Cam
vention in the Rutland Daily Globe of the
18Th in t. was In the regular convention.
and II was well understood by all that
did not vote for Judge Poland, but gave
my vote and the little influence had in
favor of Col. Mead.
l had nothing whatever To do with the
bolt, neither was asked TO join il by any
one. | went into the convention 10 oppose
the nomination of Judge POLAND, and did
oppose him what | could fairly. Now 1
believe that in Republican Government,
maiorilies, II fairly obtained, should rule !;
and In the convention failed To detect the
least shadow of uniairnesS, and believe IL
my duty 10 abide by the action of the con
vention, NJ matter how unsatisfactory IL ia
to myself personally.
Honr', very respectfully,
w. w. LYNDE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-21

The school in district No. closed on
Friday, August 7th, amer a session OF
twelve weeks. Whole number Of scholars,
20. Eleven OF the pupils have nj. absent
nor tardy marks. Industry, punctuality,
regular attendance, and good management
were prominent features OF the school,
which was under the instruction OF Mrs.
Jennie I. Warren, an experienced teacher,
earnest, faithful and thorough In her work
securing Interest in study, good attention
and promptness in Rotations. The stand
Ing OF the school has been raised very
much through her effort, assisted by will
ling scholars and the support OF parents.
Now that the school is In prosperous con-
dition, may II remain hopeful aud encour-
aged, making the work OF each term In
future an example OF prosperity.
Rev. l.. G. Chase is absent at Saratoga.
spending his vacation of four week 8, and
will return In season to occupy his pulpit
the first Sunday In September. Rev. A.
Chandler has preached two Sabbaths for
the society, holding one service each Sun
day. His second sermon, delivered Aug.
10th, was a good practical discourse for
persons given to much evil speaking with
out sufficient knowledge of facts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-21
Town REPRESENTATIVES,.

Who shall represent Brlttleboro in our
next Legislature? This question has been
discussed on the streets for some time, and
il seems proper that we should make some
reference TO the matter. If we gather the
tonO of popular sentiment correctly, the
principle of rotation is most likely TO pre-
vail this year. Though it is pretty well
understood that Mr.. llaskins would not be
aycrso to reelection, and though his ex-
perience in legislative matters furnishes
an additional argument in his favor, the
causes which two years ago operated to
elect him are now wanting, and-whether
from lack Of opportunity, or disposition,
it is not necessary at the present time to
dlscuss-he failed to so identify himself
with the work of the Legislature of 1872 as
to in any way nccessitate his return.
But whether the principle of rotation is
or is not TO he considered in selecting man
to represent the town in the Legislature,
tho real question should be, not one of
apalaJHity, but one of fitness. There are
men enough who would be willing TO go
almost any length and to make all sorts of
professions aud promises in orderto secure
this office, and who, if elected, would rep
resent the town in passable, rub. and-go
sort of manner. But this is not what we
want. In the first place, let Us send man
who does not seek the office, and who will
not go in the dirt TO secure it; in the next
place, let us have one who will not, and
need not, bind and hamper himself by
promises TO any party, person or clique, but
one whom, on the contrary, the people may
he glad TO elect as a mark of their conf
donce and esteem and lastly, let us elect
man of such character, experience, and
ability that he will reflect credit upon the
Town, command the Difference and respect
of the best men from other sections of the
State, and exercise leading influence upon
the legislation OF the session. That we have
our fair share of men in Brattleboro who
can meet these requirements there can be
no doubt, but of all the names which we
have heard mentioned as actual or possible
candidates there is none which seems TO us
TO so completely "fill the bilr' as does that
of Mr.. CHARLES +. THOMPSON, our we'll
known hardware merchant.
OF Mr. Thompson's qualifications for the
Office there is little need that we should
speak In detail. During twenty-five years
al continuous business experience in our
village he has so identified himself with all
the varied interests Of the town, and has 50
been brought i'll intimate contact with our
people OF every sort and condition, that each
individual voter knows for himself of Mr..
Thompson's character and abilities. He be-
longs to no "ring"; as a matter OF choice
and of principle he has always avoided all
"entangling alliances" and it is our con-
viction, that, if elected, he would prove
himself the mouthpiece of no clique and the
tool of no corporation or capitalist. AS
business man he is enterprising, active and
wide-awake; with all matters concerning
the moral and religious interests of the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-21

1t was well said 10y senator Morton in
his speech At indianapolis that "Resolu-
lions against corruption arc cheap clap.
trap. All parties profess Ia be opposed TO
corruption. but il il usually tho corruption
oftheir opponents. The true test ola ar
W Is ITS Scii-eNaminat!"n and purilaction,
and tiled by this lest the Republican party
is distinguished above cvery other in the
history OF the ronutrv. Nobpdv believes
the Democratic party tu he particularly
sensitive ahnu! corruption. When in pow
er, II was noted for the skill aud industry
with which it covered up tho frauds Of its
own members; but the Republican party,
on the contrary, has uncovered all tn de-
linqucncles aud rascallies ia its nv i ranks.
and has promptly punishc every official
detected in wrong"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-21

vermont owes no man, or, If II Il, O., II
has on hand inurc than enough topIy him.
Last wear, the balance OF Liabilities over as
sets Was more than 100000. This la been
oNerr'i"c, aud there is now La ancc Of
assets Of upwards Of $4,000. Some $50. 900
of our bonds are not due till December
ncNl, $1,000 are not due for Two Yeas,
and SG5,noJ are not due tor four wears. The
holders IKE 10 keep them, and ii is next TO
impossible for The treasury to buy them H..
even al such times of distress as the last
years panic brought, aud the result is that
he deposits in the leading banks of the
State the surplus accdmulations, awaiting
the time when they viii be needed, and af.
f"rding great advantage 10 the business in. .
tercsts of the State. oar State treasurer,
Hon. John \. Page, i, justly praised for
his management oI the finances. During
the last eight years this model treasurer
has credited the State with nearly $50, 900
received for interest on bank deposits.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-21

w. Henry Bucks commences
school here Sept. 2, aud as there pa 6. ,o'c''
lect schools in this vicinity this fail ,' s
expected that he will have a Large sch,' " y
Tho chairman of the directors , ~,
North River Agricultural Society bas ,. ,i-
ed directors meeting to he held a, nv .' d,
flee Of A. A. ButterGeld, Aug, o. =, W
o'clock p. NJ. The directors are n F.,
Steison, =. u. Faulkner, J. b. Chase n !, =
Warner, c. +. Griffin, b. f.. Roho,,. y. !,
T.. l.. Fuller. "'l
Mrs. Samuel Fairbanks, Aug INA
1874. gave birth to daughter. who a,,.,"
well aud healthy, whose exact wcin,,
% ounces. Barnum, stand back -" j.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-21
IutIge MhesIsr,. Dscl.len.

Tho decision rendered by Judge Hoyt IL.
Wheeler in the case Of James Ferriter and
others vs.. James NJ. Tyler and others, OF
this town, known as the Catholic school
case, is sharply criticised by editorial wri-
tiers Of the Boston Pilot (Catholic) and the
Rutland Globe, whose comments we pub
lish elsewhere. Legal opinion in this State,
we learn, is also divided as to the sound
ness Of the position taken by the Judge.
And we must confess, ourselves, to feel
ing of establishment at the manner In which
the Judge disposes Of the question Of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-21
Nomlna,,oa for Representative

We nominate, with pleasure, for the suf-
frages OF the Antimasonic party at the
coming election, Dea. Charles +. Thomp-
son, man who will, We believe, fearlessly
maintain the right of free and impartial
juries, aud equal taxation, to represent the
town of Brattlehoro in the Legislature at
its next sessions and we recommend him
for the support OF all cur fellow citizens
who do not believe in back pay grabbing
and credit mobilier swindles.
SEVERAL REPUBLICANS.
Brattleboro, Aug, IS,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-21
From the Rutland Globe. J

Freedom 20 worship God In Vermont.
Ii there is any one thing upon which the
whole American people are agreed, it is
belief in religious federation. The first set
Element of the country was the result of a
persecution Tor conscience sake, and the
organic law of the nation, as we'll as of ev-
cry state in the union, recognizes the right
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-21

Rev. Edward Eggleston will lecture al
the Congregational church in Saxlons RF'
er, Wednesday evening, 26lh insl., On
Life Among the HOLSTERS"
The County Conference of Congrega
tional churches will meet at Saxlons Rl''
err on Wednesday, Sept. ., at 10, A. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-21
Fayetteville.

Two horse thieves escaped from the
County jail last Saturday night, by dig
ging through one of the walls, and at last
accounts they had not been captured. Two
other prisoners were In the jail, but de-
clined to escape.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-21

Rev. Il. Eggleston will lecture in the
town hall at Grafton, Friday, Aug. %, the
avails of the lecture to aid citizens in re-
plenlshIng the village library.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-21

Mrs. Nellie Brigham, the well known
trance-speaker, will speak In the Metho-
dist church at Green River, next Sunday,
at lOi O'Clock, Am, and l, Pm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-21

Hon. D. c. Denison has written letter
declining to stand as the bolteis' candidate
fer Congressman.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-21

"A. NJ. Albee, recently Of London1s,,.
has opened law ofli0e at Springfield ~
South Derry has fire engine ,,1
hundred feet of hose.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-21
TO ADYERTISERs.

The VERMONT PHOENIX has larger circulation than
lny other Newspaper In Southern Vermont.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-21
nEPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.

REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
For GopcrHOr,
A AHEL Eek,
OF JERICHO.
For LiCHfCmamf- GOrCrnOr,
4 Y NJ A NJ G. HIN X L i y
OF CHELSEA.
For state TreGS"rCr,
JOHN A. PA e,
OF MONTPELIER.
For State Senators,
A. A. wYMAN Of Athens,
GEORGE HOWE of Brattleboro.
For Assistant Judges,
z. T. BUTTERFIEID Of Wilmington,
q. .. HOWARD Of Townshend.
For States Attorney,
OSCAR +. DUTTERF1ELD of Wilmington.
For Sheriff,
=. W. BOwKER Of Newfsne.
For Judges Of Probate,
ROYALL TYLER, District Of Marlboro,
ABIsHAI sTODDARD, District OF Westminster
For High Bailin,
FRANCIS PHELPS Of Grafton.
ANTI.MAsONIC NOMINATION..
For state Senators,
AUREIIUS HOWARD Of Townshend.
GEORGE HOWE of Brattleboro'
For state's Attorney,
T. L. WATERMAN Of Jamaica.
For Sheriff,
ALONZO STARKEY Of Brattleboro.
For High BAilf,
E. l.. HARRINGTON Of Londonderry.
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.
For 6OrcrHOr,
W. II H. b 1 N G ii A NJ
OF STOWE.
For Licmfemamf-G OECrHor,
.. HENRY CHASE,
OF LYNDON.
For State TredsHrer,
OTIS CH A NJ B L II l. A N,
OF PoMFRET.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-11
THE STRIKING ST. CRISPNS.

Good Feeling Between Men and Mas
ters-Some Of the Bosses Have Already
Cnpitulatcd-The Strike Expected to
End To-Day.
HERALD report had some conversation yester.
day with members OF the Council OF the ST. Girls.
pin Society. A number OF intelligent craftsmen
were present and endorsed the views OF their rep
resentatives. The views expressed yesterday by
the men on strike coincide with those already re-
ported in the HERALD. The men claim that they
are not striking for higher wages; they merely ask
to retain the rate OF prices that ruled until the
commencement OF the present or late panic. they
assert that during the duness experienced in
trade all through last winter manufacturers were
suffered TO make temporary reduction OF from
eleven to twenty-five per cent on standard rates,
with the tacit agreement that the Old prices would
be returned TO at the beginning OF March. Az the
bosses IN many shops reused absolutely TO redeem
their plighted words the hands left of work.
Matters came to q crisis yesterday, when nine OF
the manufacturing firms accepted the con-
dltlons of their workmen, and others had prom
ised TO do the same The names thus far reported
oil the houses who have consent ed 10 return TO old
prices are the Messrs. Lane, Baums, Nahley, Lew,
Mela, Kern, Starks, Flynn and Rich. It Is Thought
th-t to-day arrangements Will be entered into with
the remaining houses whose men are on the lockout.
An excellent feeling seems to prevail between en-
ployers and employed, and both classes believe
that the strike Will virtually END to-day For some
days past Mr.. Rich has distinguished his place Of
business by having policeman stationed at his
door, thinking That the men might interfere with
parties entering his shop. No demonstration Of
any KIND was made by the wor kmen, and they say
that it was quite needless to have the luxury OF
well paid policeman posted In front OF MIR. Rlch's
little place, Tor that they never intended to inter-
fere with him In any way.
Nearly 500 men, distributed In small groups
throughout the city, are reported to have turned
out, ana their representatives appear confident OF
having wit1ln themselves the means of prolonging
Tue strike, should II become necessary. They hold
no mass meetings or gatherings that are open to
the press.