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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29
Meaf nrnttleIIOrO.

The Windham County Congregational
Sabbath School Convention is to be held at
the church in West Braltleboro, June 10th.
r.. Il. lIosiord has begun the erection
Of a couple Of dwelling houses on land
bought Of Joseph Wilder.
The spring term Of the Academy closed
on Friday last with an examination, which
was well attended and highly satisfactory.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

The Arkansas Legislature, Monday,
adopted articles OF impeachment against
Auditor Wheeler and Chief Justice Me-
Clure for participation in the recent rebel
lion. Articles were also presented against
number of others. y bill was passed au-
thorizing the issuance of 5000, 900, in 10 per
cent ten-year bonds, to pay the expenses of
the State government during the late rebel
lion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

Everything is quiet at Little Rock,
Ark Brooks evacuated the State House
on the morning of the 10Th, leaving it in a
very dilapidated condition, and Baxter re-
sumed possession the 2lst,
Another long theological contest has
been concluded by the acquittal of Prof
Swing of Chicago, the vote standing 45 to
10. The Professor announces his with
drawal from the Presbyterian church, de-
elarlng that be "cannot endure further the
illogical war"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

The inquest on the victims of the Mill
river disaster commenced at northampton
on wednesday. No new facts have been
ELECTED, and the testimony only confirms
the prevalent opinion as to the insecure
manner in which the reservoir was con-
structed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

The Civil Rights bill passed the Senate
on Saturday, after a continuous session of
almost twenty-lCur hours length. It is
doubtful fthe measure goes through the
House, as many prominent Republicans
are opposed to the passage OF so sweeping
an enactment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29
Tow nshentI.

Mrs. Colburn formerly Miss Blandinl
VINO went to BuTmah about 10 years since,
has recently returned to her old home in
this town. bringing her four children aud
native. The young Burman is Is or 10
years Of age aud has come to this country
to be educated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29
The following is the apportionmcnt of Delegates for
Mindham COUNTY, as estalhshed b, thc CommitLr:


The Union Republicans Of Brattlcboro are requisite ed
to meet at the Town Har FRIDAY, June 5, at :
O'Clock, p NJ, for the purpose Of choosing nine dele
gates to the state Convention be held at Burlington
on the 18th of June next
WILLIAM S. NEWTON,
Brattleburo, May p, 1874. Town Committee
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

Inc new York stage-drivers are on a
STRIKE for $500 day instead of the $3.50
which they have been receiving. Asa con-
sequence the stages are all stopped, and the
New Workers are so well pleased with the
change that they hope the drivers will
strike" indefinitely.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

locomotives The weight of locomotives
used on narrow gauge road, varies rom
eight to twenty tons, according to the char
acter OF the road, and the kind of service
required. The following table shows the
siza, weight and ppwerou different grades,
Of several Of the most approved patterns
now in uSc:-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

H. OPERATING EXPENSES, REPAIRS, &c
The comparative cost Of operating roads
under the two systems varies with circum-
stancesi but in every instance is greatly
against the broad-gauge. The proportion
OF dead weight to paying load would alone
insure this result, The entire weight of
the narrow-gauge freight train, including
any given number of tons lading, will only
slightly exceed the weight of the empty
broad-gauge train, required to transport
the same lading; while in passenger SER
vice, an empty broad gauge train, sufn.
cient 10 accommodaloany given number of
passengers, would very largely exceed the
weight of the narrow-gau9e train when
loaded with the same number of passen-
gers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29
from the Vermont rhun,x II Jan. 10, 1891
NARRON:HArGE RALLm11is

N1RRO jI-G1 CGE RAILWAYS.
The revolution in the methods and loca-
ton of business, and in tho values of prop
criy aud industrial productions, wrought
by steam and electricity building up here,
Us by magic, md ruthlessly pulling down
therc-has penetrated every part of the
civilized world. There is no spot that has
not FELT the change, in greater or les, degree,
! IN all the business, moral, social and do
| meStic relations OF life. Places where, but
Il few years ago, nature reigned in solitude,
have suddenly become the centres Of busy
| life, and gigantic business enterprises, with
rapidly increasing wealth, cultivation and
refinement while thousands Of orce thrv-
! ing villages and hamlcts, and beautiful and
! fertile valleys and hillside, whose prosper
| itv antcdatCs, by scores Of years, the adj
vent OF the steam engine, now anguish In
neglect ard decay. This is particularly
true OF those inland localities in mountain
Gus districts like Vermont, and, indeed
the whole Of New England, isolated from
tho great lines of railroad travel and traffic.
The industrial productions Of these dis
tricts are gradually, but surely, diminish
ing from Year TO ScOr, attended by core
spending reduction in the value Of proper
y "'"' "i'"' - VI ''' 5,"'e' ''"I'''' NV
P'i'"."''on - "ls' increasing I'll even E'e"-
''''o' u "''''c"'N !" '"c lIou"r''ou
" 'o' " an" wheat ca" pe S"ppI'eu from
tue great Pr"'IIcS Oh inc WeS'; put Wh're'
III coming generations snail we Io'k Tor
'he me" ana inc W"nleh' Whoh these now
neglected. nils an" valleys nave produced,
whose phNSlcaI energy ana moral ana IN
lelIecIlhl Nisor anu cultivation have moved
and controlled business and society?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29
TO ADVERTISERS.
The VERMONT PHOENIX has larger circulation than
a ny other Newspaper In Southern Vermont,


The Union Republicans Of Vermont will meet in
convention nt Burlington, Wednesday, the l7th
day Of June, 1874, at IL o'clock, a. m for the purpose
Of nominating candidates for Governor, Lieutenant
Governor and Treasurer to be supported at the ensu-
ing State election, and also for the appointment Of
State Committee
The Republican voters Of the State will b. Represent
ed in the convention by their delegates, to be chosen
the basis Of one delegate from each town. and
additional delegate for each one hundred votes or
fraction fifty votes cast Tor the Republican cand
date for Governor at the last State election.
By vote Of a former convention, the State Committee
are appointed committee on credentials and dele
gates will provide themselves with proper certificates
of election, signed by the secretary Of their respective
primary meetings, and present the to said COM
mttee at their ofhce-the City Court room-as early
as practicable on said day.
The Central Vermont, Passumpsc, Portland and
Ogdensburg, Montpelier and Wells River, and Mssis-
quot and Clyde Rivers Railroads will extend the cour
tcsy Of free return tickets.
GEORGE W. GRANDEy Chairman
GEORGE NICHOLS, Secretary
CHARLTs II. JoYCT,
STEPHEN THOMAS,
FRANKLIN FAIRRASKs Republican
WILLIAM ROUNDS, State
JOHN l.. BAnsTUw, Committee.
GEORGE n. DALI,
Carroll s. PAGE,
NorthIdd, May IL, 1874.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

Judge Poland's bill for the revision and
codificaton Of the statutes of the United
States passed the Senate on Wednesday,
and now awaits the Presidents signature.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

New Mexico is knocking loudly for adj
mission to the Unior, but it seems hardly
probable that her demand will be complied
with at this session.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

Mr. Richardson still sticks" but it is
now said that new Secretary ofthe Treas
ury will be nominated on Monday next.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

Jonathan InaranI recently lost a
matched pair Of colts, from sickness. They
were valued at $3.50.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

Martin Perry has been appointed post
master at Dover in place OF +. e. Burr, ic
signed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

BrattlebOro Cornet Band.
Beanseant Commandery Knights Temnlor
60. |, list Reg't Vt. National Guards
Orator, Clergymen and Choir.
Sedawick Post, q. AR.
Old Soldiers and Sailors.
~. Michaels Temperance and Benevolent
Society.
Wanlastiquet Lodge, |. O. OF.
OASIS Encampment, |. O. o. +.
The procession will move through Main
and South Main streets to the cemetery.
where 1t will be formed in a square enclos.
ing soldiers graves, and the Decoration
services will be performed as follows:
!. Singing-IIymn composed by Rev. n.
Mighill for the occasion.
2. Services by the officers of the Past
3. Dirge by the Band.
4. Prayer by Rev. NJ. II. Harris.
8. Placing flowers upon the graves. with
appropriate ceremonies by comrades and
the chaplain of the Post. ''D
o. Singing-Kellar's American HYMN
q: A detachment of Sedgwick Posi-. q.
a. H., with the Band, will escort ST Mi.
chaePs t. & b. Society TO the Catholic Gem
etery and decorate graves of soldiers bnr-
ieu mere. AT the same time the ranks will
be broken, giving opportunity for all to de-
post their floral offerings.
Q. The assembly will be sounded and
ranks reformed. '
3. Benediction.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29
MEMORIAL DAY,

Below we give the order of exercises
for Memorial Day, as arranged by Post
Sed9wick. The exercises will commence
at the town hall at . o'clock, p. m. l, Mu-
sic by the Brattleboro Cornet Band. .
Hymn-llow Sleep the Brave. 3, Grafton
by Col. W. q. Neazey of Rutland. At the
close Of the Grafton procession will he
formed on Main street, in front of the
town hall, under the direction of b. r..
JENNIE, chief marshal, in the following or
der:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29
4Leel ! inch Ganac-RnN hn Ms. 10 nnrd. |

The entire cost Of construction, in roll
ing country. tits believed, will not exceed,
OF an average, 90 per cent OF the cost of
constructing Il broad. gauge road over the
same line. And in 4 very rough country
the percentage Of reduction in cost would
he still greater
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

They have eight wheels, aic built and up
red in every respect in the very best
style, weigh about l2,OO0 lbs, che weight
of AN ordinary hrold-gausc cir being 80.
900 lbs. aud upwards), ana cost from $500
to $1,000 each. Their construction is such
that the centre Of gravity is much lower
than in broad gauge cIIs, an | the proiec-
ton of ihe sides of the body outside the
rail is less by several incIes-thus securing
comparative freedom from la,eral motion,
and greater safety. In both these respects
ii is claimed that these car, are superior to
those in general use. The seats are ar
ranged double on one side aud single on
the other, one half the length of the car
this order being reversed in the other half
SO as t. secure an even distribution of
weight. The single seats are 10 iuc, cs long,
the double seats are 30 inches, and the aisle
between is II inches wide.
Suitable mall express ami baggage cars
cost from Sl2O1 to $500 each. and weigh
about one third the usual weight of similar
cars on the broad gauge
Elght-whecl box and platform cars for
freishting cost, respectively, ABOUT $500 and
$500 each. The large box ear weighs four
tons, and has capacity OF tons-in all II
tons--or "uly two tons more than the
weight of the ordinary bruad-ga box
car when empty; while the platform ear, 3
tons, with lis load, tons, only exceeds the
empty weight OF the broad gauge platform
car by three tons.
The following tanie shows the weight and
,,.,. =.
of cars for the broad and narrow gauges,
and also the percentage Of dead weight in
each, The figures are based upon the sup
position that all the car, are loaded to their
full capacity. When only partly loaded,
the percentage Of dead weight against The
br DAD gauge is largely increased.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-03-03
TvVNsCMPr.VN CAA Oh uUhLD.
SCHENCKs fULMONIC SYRUP.

q
SCHENChiS SEA WEED TONIC,
SCHENCk'S MANDRAKE PILLS,
Are the only medicines that will cure Pulmonary
Consumption.
sometimes medicines that will stop cough will
oiten occasion the death VI the patient. 1t locks
up the liver, stops the circulation of the blood,
henUrrhaSe follows, and, in fact, blocking tEs
action OF the very organs that caused the cough.
Liver complaint and dyspepsia are the causes
of two-thirds OF the cases OF consumption. Many
are now complaining with Gull pain in the side.
the bowels sometimes oostiye and sometimes too
loose, tongue coated, pain in the shoulder blade.
feeling sometimes very restless and at o.her time.
drowsy; the fOud that is taken lies heavily the
stomach, accompanied with acidity and belching
Of wind, These symptoms usually originate from
Il disorderol condition of the stomach or a torpid
liver Persons SO affected, if they take one or two
neavy colds, aud the cough in these cases be
suddenly stopped, the lungs liver and stomach
cog. aud remain torpid and inactive. and before
the patient is aware Of his situation, the lungs as
! mass oi soros, AMI liberated aud death is the
nevitablv result
Scaeucks pulsnonic Syrup is expectorant
which does not contain any opium, nor anything
calculated 10 cheek cough suddenly.
Schenck's Seaweed tonic dissolve. tho food, mix
es with the gastric juice OF the stomach, digests
easily nourishes the System, and creates . heal
thy circulation Of the blood. When the bowels
are costive, skin ssIlow, and the patient is Of
bilious nabit, ScAeack's Mandrake Pills are To-
quired
These medicines prepared by DR.. J. II.
SCiENCk son, Northeast corner of sixth and
Arch streets, Philadelphia Penn and for sale BY
GEO. G. GOODWIN CO., IS Hanover street.
boston. John Henry, College place, New
York, Wholesale Agents.
For lie by Druggists generally. 2s;to
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-03-03
Pan ic Opinion.

Ii Geu Gran. is thinking OF third
term for himself is be preparing the way
for Ben Butler ?-Cincinnati CONNER
cial (lud)
1t is not probable that Grant can com.
mand third nomination. According to
present appearances, Morton is the one
most likely to receive the nomination in
lS76.-Chicago Tribune (Iud.)
People may as well make up their
minds that whatever other merits our ns.
tional Legislators possess, that of paying
their postage bills is not among the mum
ber.-[Chicago Post aud Mail (ReP,l
On the whole the present (remperance)
movement must afford great deal OF
satisfaction to the wonan's rights advo-
Gates. They seem to have accidentally
Numbered upon the only means by which
their waning cause could have been re-
ived,-lCleyelaud Leader (Rep)
The great body Of the Republicans Of
Massachusetts are too strongly attached
to the principles Of the party to be car.
ried over to the opposition because the
President has nominated for Collector Of
Customs a man unsatisfactory to the
Hamilton Hall clique.-[Bostou Travel
Ter (Rcp.)
Now ia the time toe tho Democratic
party to Join in the evident direction Of
the public sentiment ofthe dag and gath
or the people from all sides, and unite
with and direct them in fighting corrup.
ton and monopoly with new, capable, and
Trustworthy meu.-[Fort Wayne seuti
mel (Dem.)
The mantle Of Congressman John Hill
of New Jersey, to whom the country ii
ideoted for the abolition OF tho franking
privilege. has fallen upon n worthy sue.
cessor. the Hon. VIM. Walter Phelps
whose speech GU the new Frauking bill
ia the House yesterday wittily tore to
tat,ers his brother members ilimsy pro-
fessious of economy, and held up ig all its
glaring inconsistency to the national gaze
the attempt "tn rehabiitate this old ia.
cob" ia the gestments OF disguised ex.
travagauce.-[N Y. Commercial Adver
tiser (Rep.)
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-03-03

VERMONT HIonwAYs IMPORTANT
DEcIsIoN.--At the late term of the Su.
ureme Court in bennington County, the
Court made highly important decision
which Affects every town in the State, aud
settles the law IN regard to The liability
OF a town ~ case OF certain accidents ac.
cidents upon the highways. Perhaps We
should say that the late decision is a new
application Of an old principle, rather
than the establishment of new one. But
the great Importance of it cannot 90 de.
MED. The court holds in substance that
where two parties are passing in vehicles
along highway within the State, both
proceeding in the same direction, ard the
hindmost reins out to pass the other, in
case OF ipjary resulting to the passing
party, the town in which tho accident oc.
ours is liable to him In damn ges, provided
he exercise ordinary care in attempting
to pass. 10 other words. that tho towns
must keep their highways in such con.
iiiioD that vehicle may safely pass au.
other which holds to the middle of track
The case upou which this decision was
rendered arose 10 the town Of Salisbury
near the State line. Que Mockler in the
night time refined out and passed the We.
hiclo Of a Mr.. Percy, and in a,tem ptiug
TO get back into the highway his carriage
was injured. Mockler sued the town, and
tho decision referred to holds the town
liable-Trou Press.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-03-03

Wholesale HyDRopHonlA.-Tn Chica.
go, on Friday last, mad dog appeared
upon the street and made raid which re.
suited in the biting of score of people
and at least fifty CANNES Chicago
Times says:
"lo was large fine looking dog of the
hunting species, AID his eyes blazed with
the delirium he was suffering, and clots
of poisonus iroth dropped from his open
jaws. He was first observed by Mr.. A.
Vandcrburgh, who was standing on the
sidewalk ia front of his residence AS
the furious animal ncnred him be under
took to avoid his attack by retiring with
in doors but the dog sprang at him with
the greatest fcrceuess, fy'ag at his face
and fastening his poisonous fangs in his
upper lip. The unfortunate man was
pulled to the ground, aud tho rabid mon
ster left inoculating wounds iu bis right
arm and left haud before be continued
bis course. Women and children, Of
whom there were many on the street,
sought thoir houses and shut their doors
to Keep out the cause Of the alarm. Men
who were bold enough pursued him, but
the fear OF the dreadful disesse which he
would produce caused most of them to 4 =
to places OF safety. The chase Of the rab.
id cur was continued for two hours, dur.
ing which large number Of persons we're
bitten at length the dog was chased into
dwelling house. where ne was killed"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-03-03

distractions of nasal passages, dis
charge falling into throat, somctim IS pro-
fuse. watery, acrid. or thick aud tena
clous' mucous. puruleut, bloody, putrid.
offensive, etc In others dry ness, weak
or iufamed eyes, ringing in ears. deaf.
ness. alterations, scabs from ulcers, voice
altered, nasal twang. offensive breath,
impaired smell and taste, etc. Few only
If above symptoms likely to be present
IN any case at one time.
To cure-take Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery earnestly, to correct
the blood and system. which are alwaye
at fault, ulso to act specifically, as it
does, upon the diseased glands and lining
membrane the nose aud its cornmuhca
ting chanbrs. The more see of this
odious disease, the more positive il my
belief that il we would make treatment
perfectly successful in curing it, we must
use constitutional treatment to act
through the blood, as well as soothing
and healing local application. DR.. S,ge's
Catarrh Kennedy, when used warm aud
applied with Dr.. Pierce's Nasal Douche,
effects cures upon "commOo sense, rs'
rionaI and scientific principles. by it,
mild. soothing and healing properties, to
which the disease gradually yields, when
the system has been put in perfect order
by the use of the Golden Medical Dis.
covery. This is the ouly perfectly safe,
scientific and successful mode of acting
upon and healing it,
So successful has the above conrse oil
treatment proven that tho proprietor OF.
fers $500 reward for case he eau moi
cure. All the means sold by Druggists
r. V. Pierce, NJ. D., Proprietor. Bufa.
10, n. Y.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-03-03
The Rutland Temperance Movement.

On Saturday, February 2lst. large
amount of liquor was seized by the au-
thorities of the town of Rutland, and
on Monday the selling process was re-
newed with an earnestncss which con-
WINGED the street rowdies that the bust
ness of liquor drinking and liquor sell
ing was in danger. The tumult and
disturbance of the public peace, deep
ened until 1t almost amounted to riot.
Missiles were hurled at the officers and
deputy Powers was compelled to seek
safety In flight. Rev. Mr.. Grogan was
also insulted and annoyed. The raid
upon the liquor sellers was continued
at intervals. through the week. and
much of the liquor was found to be of
such poor quality, that it was con-
demned and spilled. In connection
with the legal raid, the ladies have Ia.
ken the matter in hand and by public
meetings have effected very much In
the matter OF public sentiment. 1t is
evident the town Is alive, and that the
true temperance sentiment Is FREEDOM
inent. The acts of lawlessncss, upon
Monday, served good purpose. by the
overrullrg of Providence, in arousing
the good people to earnest efforts to sus.
tain good order, and frown down the
tendencies TO disorderly and riotous dis
turbances, made for the purpose of pre-
venting the enforcement Of the law.
We have been very much surprised
and pained, to SEQ the half-heartednes:
with which one of our contemporaries
In Rutland, has condemned the rioter.
and approved the efforts of the temper
ance people to promote the cause of re
form, If indeed 1t can he said that II has
approved and encouraged them. Sur
prised, because, as rule, the press II
upon the side of reform and right
Panied, because the power of the press
which is so great for good, is much
greater for evil and Its influence should
be jealously guarded.
All good people will rejoice to Learn
that four of the persons who attempted
TO raise riot on Monday, have beer
arrested, and are to be tried for thel
riotous demonstrations. AS an illustra
ton OF the powerful hold this move
ment has obtained upon the people O
Rutland, we may refer to the fact, tina
three Of the clergymen of Rutlan,
preached sermons, last Sunday, and II
fact this subject forms the staple of ed
itorial aud communication in every Is
sue Of both the daily papers publishes
In that town. Last Saturday, at th
ladies mass meeting which was numer
ously attended, the discussions were
the most earnest character and resolu
lions were passed expressing heart.
sympathy with those endeayoriDg I