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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-10-23

The members Of PheniI Engine Company, No 6,
desire to express their thanks the West Bratboro
Fire Department for the silver pitchers presented to
the Company a. prizes at the late parade and to the
ladies and gentlemen who contributed the bountiful
supply of refreshments that occAsion also to the
ladies for those bouquets distributed by Miss Stock
well and Miss MAther; to Mrs. Charles Harris and
Mrs Henry Miller for that beautiful cake made and
presented by them to the Company; and to all who
kindly assisted to make the occasion one of interest
and pleasure and last but not least to the volunteers
who helped hll our ranks and work our machine.
Per order Of Company
Z. WALES, JR., CLERK.
BrAt'leboro Vt Oct 90 IA
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-10-23

When you visit or leave the city Of NEW YORK, save
annoyance and expense Of carriage hire and stop 81
GRAND CENTRAL DEPOT. 1t has over $50 elegant.
y furni1hed rooms, and is fitted up at expense oil
over 100000. Elevator, steAm and all modern I'M
proyements. European plan. The nEBTAL-
RANTS, Lunch Counter and Wine Rooms are sup
Piled with the best the markets furnish. The enl.
sIAs Il unsurpassed. Rooms for single person, oO
and "a per day rich suites for families proporonAte
~ low 30 that visitors TO the city and travellers can
I've more luxuriouAy, for less money, at the GRAM
UNION, than at any other hrst-clAss hotel in the CITY,
Stages and pass the hotel every minute for al
parts OF the city. G.F.&W D.GARRIsON, Managers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-10-23

THE LINCOLN MONUMENT DEDICATION.
The ceremonies in connection with the un-
yelling of the Lincoln statue at Oak Ridge
cemetery, near Springfield, H., took place
Thursday, and were participated by large
number of prominent persons. 25,O9O peo-
pie were in attendance. The exercises at
the statue opened with the playing of the
dead march by tho band, followed by pray
err by Bishop Wayman, and the chanting
by select choir of singers of the memora-
bic words of the martyr president. with
malice toward none, with charity for ALL"
An historical sketch was read by Jesse X.
Dubois, giving the history of the Lincoln
monument association, and an Grafton was
delivered by Ex-Gov. Oglesby. Amer the
unwilling of the statue, and the reading OF
original an poem, loud calls were made for
President Grant, in response to which he
stepped forward, and in few well chosen
words paid feeling tribute TO Mr.. Lin
coins memory.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-10-23
I'utney.

The reading club held their irst meet
Ing Wednesday evening, I4th. The first
reading was given by Mr.. Ward and was
exceptionally entertaining.
Rev. Mr.. Potter, the evangelist, preach
ed to large congregation last Sabbath.
both churches uniting. We trust his la
hors will not be in vain.
The children of the Congreeationalist
society gave an entertainment on the 10th.
The dramatic part was written by Miss
Minnie Hooper, lass of II summers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-10-23

A correspondent of the Boston Globe
writes: Judge Poland was at Montpelier
last week, whispering something in the
ears Of his friends from the Second District,
who are members of the Legislature. His
venerable figure has also been seen several
times, lately, moving about among his
friends In the lower end of the district. He
evidently "means business" and Denison's
friends begin TO thiuk they must "work
while the day LASTS" If they would win on
the Sd of November.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-10-23
GuilfOrsl Centre.

Rev. L. c. Bass, of Brattleboro, will
preach in the town hall next Sabbath at
p. NJ, ana in the evening at the same place,
there will he prayer meeting conducted
by Rev. o. Smith Of Wilmington.
DIR. Webster, wife and son started for
Florida last Friday. Their farm was sold
at auction Oct. 9Th, for s24OO, 10 Fred Brack-
EFT.
The assignees sale of property at the
Guilford Springs House will occur on Sat
urday, the 3lst.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-10-23
Special Notices.

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Vinegar Biters will revive and renovAe your saAtter,
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-10-23

Fountain Engine Company, No. 4, desire to express
their thanks to the West Dratleboro Fire Department
and their lady friends for the very bounteous enter
tAinment furnished US upon visit Oct 18th; also
for the many vors and courteous treatment received
At their hands to Mr.. H. B. Horton for the GrItuous
use of horses for drawing engine aud to the vol
untsers and all others who assisted in any way the
occasion Of our late visit.
H.. HACKLEY, CLERK.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-10-23
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-10-23

Rev. A. b. Emmons is about ia leave
mere TO assume charge OF the Congregations
al church at Jamaica, next Sunday being
his last In this pla &c. \ growing Interest
in religious matters has of late been mani
tested under his ILLUSTRATIONS, aud much
regret is felt at his departure.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-10-23

AT the recent squirrel hunt in Walpole,
the captains were Dan. e. Webster and
WIN. b. Clarke, each with II men. Much
fun and stealing prevailed. The result was
Capt. Webster l4,O35, Capt. Clarke, 10, 1915.
A good supper was served at the Went
worth House, and followed the next eve
ming by ball.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-10-23

That vigorous, sprightly, handsome lit
tie sheet, the Daily Journal Of Montpelier,
comes regularly to our table, and is always
welcome. Persons desiring to watch the
proceedings OF our Legislature should sub
scribe for it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-10-23

Gen. Sherman has removed his head
quarters tn st. Louis, and for the same rea-
son that Lieut.. Gen. Scott removed his to
New York because the Secretary Of War
assumes to act for the President, thus, in
effect, ranking the general.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-10-23
West RratIIeboro.

The iremen had grand time last Sat-
urday. The east village fire department,
including engine companies No. 8, 4 and Q,
and the s. M. Waite hose company, having
accepted the invitation extended them by
the Westerns OF the west village, maj ohed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-10-23

-Amasa SCOTT, sixty-hve years old, OF
Craftsbury, attempted to jump from "a
train of cars while in motion, at Boston, a
few days ago. He now reposes at the Mass
achusetts General Hospital, and suffers
from a broken right thigh.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-10-23

Gov. Peck has appointed DIR. d. p. Web
ster of Putney Surgeon General of the State
of Vermont, with the rank Of Brigadier
General.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-10-23

The Democratic District Committee of
the Second district, have nominated for
Congressman, Alexander MoLane Of Fair
lee,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-10-23
TO ADVERTISERS.

IHEVERMoNT PHOENIX has larger circulation than
any other Newspaper In Southern Vermont
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-10-23

Old Ratchet several generations AGO.
FRAMES Brown; augur 200 yrs old Lyman
Lynde; military cup in the time of Richard
III, Eli Catley dolly warden 4s wears old
Mrs Barber; silk dress So years old,
Ars w barber; very old platter, plate,
basin, and bottle, MIS- Lewis Collins; bed,
spread ~ years old, l. Harris water pilch-
er $50 years old all sound, Mrs Samuel Fair
banks; book 257 years old, l. Harris.
a. \. BUTTERFIELD, Secretary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-10-23
PREMIUMS,

Stations, Henry Corkins lst matched,
A ) Bliss LIST single, Luther Adams, Hal
fax LIST, Addison Farnsworth n speed
horses, 4 c Marsh lst, f IL Niles, Halifax
I'd, DR. Cyrus Temple 81 saddle huIse +
l. Roberts LIST, NJ NJ Brown "a carriage
LIST single, L l. Collius, Halifax lst, A
Farnswurth ID, Geo + Corkins 80, George
Plumb, Readsboro 4th brood mares and
sucking colts, Luther Adams LIST, T. ) Al
len I'd, X ID Brown Sd, Wells T. Thurber,
Halifax 4th; colts yr~ old, Perry Hail,
Halifax lst David Tucker, HALIFAX "a, Geo
FarnswUrlh, Halifax Sd, Willie Upton 4th !;
yrs old, Brown, lst, Norris ID Tninl-
er 2 Luther Gale Sd, Fred Hulbrouk Alb !;
yearlugs, Adm Plumb LIST.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-09
A LordIy Brute.

After the battle of Sedgmoor--whieh,
it may be remembered, was the last
fought on English ground --some fearful
acts Of cruelty were perpetrated by the
royalists under Lord Feyersham, which
at the present time may seem almost
incredible. Among the prisoners who
we're taken after the fight vas fine
Young man holding an ensign's com
mission under the Duke of Monmouth,
and it was represented to Lord Foyer
sham that he could show extraordinary
feats of agility With the promise that
his life would be spared he submitted to
be stripped, when one end of halter
was fastened around his neck, and the
other around that of wild young colt.
Man and horse started at a furious rate
along the marshy ground, and had pro.
ceeded the distance of three-quarters of
mile when the horse fell exhausted.
The young man now claimed his pardon,
but the inhuman General ordered him to
be Immediately hanged. The space
through which the young man kept up
with the horse, says Macaulay, is still
marked by well known bounds on the
moor. The natives of the Zeylands speak
Of the White Lady" who was long seen
about the great grave dressed in white,
and who died bereft of reason at Wes-
ton. She was the betrothsd of this
young soldier.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-09
A lion Hunt on a steamship.

Lion hunting on board steamship IS
certainly a novelty, yet the passengers
and crew of the Euphrates and Tigris
Steam Navigation Companys vessel,
CITY of London, seem to have had most
exciting and successful lion hunt on the
18th of March last.
From the account given by cores
pondent of the Times of India, it appears
that on the morning of that day, when
at the junction of the two rivers, Eu-
pirates and Tigris, where the rivers had
overHowed the embankments, three full
grown lions were seen walking along the
shore in the water, about mile ahead of
the steamer. On nearing the beasts, one
was shot dead while trying to swim to-
ward the ship. The launch was manned
to pick up the carcass, and the steamer
pursued the two others, who turned round
to charge the vessel.
After many shots had been fred at
them, one was struck dead by the COM
mander and the other was shortly after
ward despatched by bullet from
Snider. The steamer then approached
the bank, and the dead lions, or rather
Licensees, for such they proved to be,
we're taken on board. About ten minutes
later large male lion was observed
crouching down on a small tract Of
ground surrounded with water, and wav-
ing his tail, perhaps as a signal Of dis
tress. On being fred at. he gave ire
mendous roar, and, with his name stand.
ing on end, advanced to charge the ship,
when fresh volley laid him low. He,
| foo nos carrtad IN hoard yvhan fhnrou0h-
| ly dead, and his dimensions were as fol-
lows: Lesgth from head to end Of tail, 9
feet inches; length Of body, feet 7
inches; height, 3 feet % inches; weight,
APO pounds. The like Of this iucident
it is stated, has never occurred before m
that part Of Mesopotamia.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-09
A COTTON MILL.

The subject of building cotton mill
at Memphis is again agitated, and we
hope that the great project will take a
practical turn. Cotton mills have proved
highly remunerative in various parts of
the South, as at Carrollton, Mississippi;
Macon and Columbus, Georgia; Lenoirs,
East Tennessee, and elsewhere. To
start successful cotton mill here will
require capital, nerve and skilled labor.
The latter is easily procured when the
money is in sight. When the expert
ment is tried once more we believe it
will be success, and rapidly followed
up by large investments and satisfactory
dividends. We do not know of an
instance in the South where a cotton
mill has been failure, unless it was
burned down. One was started here
Just after the war, which caught fire
and burned to the ground just as
success seemed assured. The pro-
prietors were crippled in their re-
sources and unable to carry on the en-
terprise. II any number Of capitalists
are in earnest about this matter now, let
them start on a small scale and enlarge
the business from year to year as bust
ness increases. Our people, however,
rather love the old grooves, and we are
not sanguine that the present generation
will ever embark in much beyond the
culture and handling Of cotton. Too
many aspire to be called planters, even
if they fall in debt little deeper every
year. 1t is more honorable to be small,
independent farmer or manufacturer
than big planter alwaysAin debt, but
people cannot or will not see it in that
light. he who can break loose from old
customs and adapt himself to the neces-
sities and emergencies Of the times may
set an example that many will follow,
and do much toward inaugurating a new
era and new South. If any one is
heartily in earnest about this cotton
mill project the press is ready to render
all possible encouragement and support.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-09
NO SCRATCHING.

The county canvass in Davidson
county wakes warm. We notice that
committees corresponding to our sub.
committees have been appointed IN
every ward and district. The papers
there have dropped their personal dis
putes, or referred them to the courts,
and are working for the Conservative
ticket with will The Banner, in a
recent article, makes some remarks
which apply very aptly to Shelby county,
and are worthy Of attention. We select
the following:
The non-partisan element Of the com
mupity have not taken such interest in
their local government since the war as
was manifested by them in the selection
of this ticket. The personal claims oil
the individuals nominated are nothing
IN comparison to the great public inter
,ests TO be subserved by its election
Those persons engaged in feeble cru
SADIE of opposition to It for the gratifica-
ton of selfish desires for office, are
setting up their personal appetite fol
lucrative oihces against tne puDhc rlgnl
70 appoint their own public servants
To ask a personal friend to oppose the
nominated ticket in the interest Of any
individual office-seeker outside of thai
ticket would be an unreasonable anc
;mmodest request. These Offices belong
10 the people collectively, and not to the
Individual. They are not gifts OF
rewards. They are most important
business Offices, in the faithful and
canable management Of which the tax
paving people Of this county are most
deeply concerned. To seek TO defeat the
people in their earnest determination e
take into their own hands the selection
of the agents TO gil these responsible
ofiees. h to strike at the very Liberties
Of the people for selfish ends. This
cannot be. The popular rebuke OF the
attempt should be 50 overwhelming that
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-09
Frightfal Murder i.

CHICAGO, July "a later dispatch
from Fon Dulac, Wisconsin, gives fur.
Their particulars of the murder Of his
wife by Thomas Lotus at Graverville,
Calumet county, yesterday afternoon.
Lotus crept into the house and dealt his
wife blow with the hammer while she
was standing over the washtub doing the
weeks washing. She fell, and he then
crushed her head in with an Ak and
dragged her under the house. To make
certain of his work he returned, got the
ak and nearly severed the head from the
trunk. The body was soon after found
By little six year old girl. Lotus was
arrested in saloon quite drunk and
confessed the crime.
In an interview with the editor Of the
Fon Dulac Commonwealth he said he
had deliberately planned to kill her.
The following part Of the interview DIS
plays a shocking lack Of moral sense;
Editor-What was the trouble between
you and Mrs. Loftus2
Lcftus-Well, we have had a good
deal of trouble. aud | made up my mind
that couldn't stand her actions any
longer. was very bad of that day.
Editor-So you knew what you we're
about when you killed herr
Loftus--Yes, sir. ! meant to kill her,
and did kill her, and it is over with now.
Editor-Did she know you were in the
room when you went in to hit her with
the hammer
Loftus-No, she did not, / was care
full not to let her knowit, for she would
have got away.
Editor-Why did you drag the body
under the house after you had killed
your wife2
Loftus--I did it because if the chill
dreu came home they would be scared.
They had been married but few
months, she being widow with several
children.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-09

The Courier-Journal remarks that the
redistribution of currency is not putting
money into the West and South very
rapidly. The new banks that have thus
far applied for charters will get three
millions, but the amount retired by the
withdrawal of charters of old banks has
reached two millions. At the above
rate of applications for charters OF new
banks, the s5s,eOO,OOo to come West
may reach us in the course of five years;
but the probability is that hereafter
fewer banks will DO started.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-09

,bo erdeavor will not be repeated. The
choracter OF the vote upon which this
;ndiyidual opposition depends is we'll
known. Its ultimatum was declared
some weeks ago. 1t is most extensively
. corrosive. and most threatening to the
nsonerty interests of all classes in the
cpommunitv-rich and poor. We are not,
and have never BEEN the noisy
and sensational advocate OF a
"white mans government or
"black mans government. but
we do recognize that self preservation
being the first law of nature, the white
citizens of this county, whose pioneer
ancestors settled it and defended it, and
who have the greatest interest IN Its
proper government, have the right at
least to assume the defensive, when the
inferior and minority race so recklessly
and defiantly initiate the aggressive.
The negroes may vote their choice at the
ballot.box with none to modest or make
them afraid. But the white Conserva-
tive citizens of the county, and not a
few of the respectable white Republi-
cans of the county, and perhaps those
more decent and sensible black people
having property interest to be protected
here, will prefer to support the nomina-
tons of the people in convention as IN
all respect the tittest and safest to be
elected at this time. 1t is not ques:
tion of party so much as one OF good
and pure local government
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-09
NEW YORK.
rho warfare on Mayor Havemeyer-
fercede-Uuban Intelligence.

fercede~U Cuban Intelligence.
New YoRK, July 9.--In accordance
with previous arrangements, Governor
Dix gave audience at his residence on
Long Island yesterday to the represent
atives of the Tammany Hall council of
political reform and the citizens gener-
ally, who left this city the day before to
ask Cor the removal Of Mayor Have
meyer, owing 20 what is called his illegal
and IMMORAL act in appointing Oliver
Charlick and Hugh l.. Gardner, con-
yicted Police Commissioners, thus, in
the language of the Aldermens' resclu-
tons, assuming the role Of vindicator OF
victims of criminal courts. The repre-
sentatives of the council of political re-
form said. "Havemeyer was elected to
represent genuine reform, and wooed
and won the nomination for Mayor as
the avowed representative of true
reform. Being disgrseed it became
necessary to insist that whoever hag1
rantly proves treacherous to the stand
ard of reformatory government should
himself be condemned" The Governor
seemed deeply interested, and said very
emphatically that the subject should
have his immediate attention, and that
he would act promptly. While one Of
the speakers was making his argument
dispatch was received announcing that
Voorhees, and Matsell had been APP
pointed Police Commissioners in place
of Gardner and Charlick, resigned.
While the dispatch was reading the Gov
ernor looked at the ceiling and smiled,
then he gasped, "Matselll Good gra-
ciousl Matselll'' Oliver Charlick says
the Mayor has made demand upon
Police Commissioner Disbrecker for his
resignation, under a promise made at
the time of his appointment that if any
trouble arose he would resign his COM
mission at FIVE minutes notice at any
time it might be demanded. Charlick says
that Disbrecker is not that kind of
man to resign, bat that the Mayor has
enough against him to remove him at
any time. Disbrecker's supposed ofense
is that he prevented the reelection of
Gardner to the presidency of the Police
Board. Friends of the Mayor say that
he presents very detected appearance,
that his round cheeks are snnken, bat
yet he maintains savage, defiant look.
1t seems that Hugh Gardner is not Elk
else Con- missioner; both he and the
Mayor realized yesterday that the Mayor
has not absolute power of appointment,
and members of the Board of Aldermen
say they will confirm him when his hair
grows gray.
A letter from Havana says Manuel
Calva has again gone to Spain. He is
deputed to arrange, if he can, for the
reopening Of the port of Macas to the
coolie trade. Another errand of Calva,
it is said, is to pave the way for the new
Captain General, and it is also reported
that he is to use his influence in Madrid
toward getting ten thousand soldiers
sent out.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-09

WASHINGTON, July 9.-For the South
Atlantic and Gulf States, increasing
cloudiness, with local rains near the
coast, east or south winds, rising tenn
perature and slight change in the baron
eter. For Tennessee and the Ohio val
ley, increasing cloudinesss, followed by
light rains, winds shifting to easterly or
southerly, high temperature and sta
tionarv or falling barometer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-09
ON the war path.

OMAHA, July 9.-Generals Sheridan
and Ord returned from the West yester-
day afternoon. Telegraphic adviees
from Fort Laramie state that reports
received from Spotted Tails agency say
that seventy-fve lodges Of Ogallalas
under Black Twin are moving toward
that place; that the Imcapapas and
Minnecongous are moving across the
Yellowstone river. The Arraphoes and
Cheyennes are camped on the head
waters Of the Big Horn river. near the
Big Horn mountains.