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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-06-26
STATE ITEMS.

"A son has been born to Governor C,u
verse.
Elias Truax Of FIR nkln celebrate. IL.
l02d birthday, the Fourth.
A large barn in North Fairfax. nun,
by Jonathan Northrop Of sheldon. a.
struck by lightning and burnt un the I'm.
with It's contents.
"A pond near Bennington is found t,t.
well stocked with gold fish they sn,,n.
from thr that were carelessly thrown =,
to the pond, three years ago, hy man ,h
was about to leave town.
The prospects Of the Montpelier, DuI
wick and Black River railroad are di.c,,.,
aging. Only 100000 Of the goo, 900 necd,,
has been subscribed TO the stock, and H.,
stockholders are qnarreling.
Tho sash, door aud blind factory - n
T.. Cross, IN Rutland, was consumed =.
fire last Friday noou. Loss about sor
nearly covered by insurance. A dozen ~
fifteen men are thrown out Of enplov,poo,
The house OF widow Jones, norths,.,
Of the depot al Cutlinpsvile, was bu,n.,
on the afternoon OF the 18th. The rn,,i
ture, clothing, bedding and CARPETS vs,.
all destroyed. Loss s., 500.
The Central Vermont railroad ba. c.,
cluded arrangements with The Delaws,.
and Hudson canal company, Ly wbioh
through connections are 10 be had from Rp,
land to Troy aud New York by the Und
son River railroad over the Harlem p,
tension, recently leased by the Central
| Vermont.
The saw mill of +. II. Morgan in Barn.
ard was burned on the morning OF the I'm
lust, taking fire as is supposed from
stove in the mill, while the worktnen va,.
at breakfast. Estimated loss 5000. viii,
little or no Insurance.
Miss Caroline La Vaze has obtained
verdict for $500 damages against the town
of Fairfield, as compensation for a broke,
leg received by being thrown inm vs,.
on, The horse taking fright al a pig len
which stood almost in the road.
The house OF Mr.. Friend Weeks. Of
Clarendon lately caught fire from the re.
Election of the sun upon a large lin milk
can, which stood against the honse on The
south side. When discovered ii had burn.
ed through the clapboards, the two.ipcL
| planking, and two walls OF hath aud rla..er
into a clothes room. The fire was SON et.
tinguished with a few pals Of water.
Tie Windsor county republicans have
made the following nominations Senators.
James ]. Wilson OF Bethel, Joseph T. Par.
ker of Hartford and NJ. G. E1nonds 0.
Weston states attorney, w. II. Walker Oh
Ludlow; assistant judges, Calvin French
Of CavendiSh and Crosby Miller of Pom.
fret; sheriff. Surrey w. Slimson Of Lul
low bailin, II. Amsden OF Winlsof
judges of probate, John Porter Of Han
ford and William Rounds of Chester
Daniel Knowlton, Esq, Of Tausyiilp
was buried under difficulties, the other DIV
The sexton dug his grave, and charged [;
for the job, but the friends demurIeI
~hereupOn The sexton locked up the tooi
belonging 10 the cemetery aud went home
but another sexton was appointed, and
break ing open the tool house, secured IL
tools. When the day for the funeral came
however, the bier was missing accordiu.
| ly somebody knocked in The door Of tn
tomb with n sledge hammer, in search 10
1t. The bier was tiually secured, am
Squire Knowlton now rests in peace.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-06-26

"A monument commemorative of The
brave conduct OF Hannah Duston, who, as
sisted by another woman aud a boy, in
1897, killed ten IHdians who had been en-
gagged in the massacre at Haverhill, Mass
was dedicated at Baskerville, N. H., on the
18th inst, by appropriate exercises.
One OF the most noticeable features Of
the industrial exhibition at Portland, Me-
is the display of the goods of the Portland
packing company, which is the largest deal
or in canned goods in the world, having ~
factories aud giving employment to 2OOO
persons, besides the fishermen. A hun
dred thousand cans uwo pound EACH OF
sweet-corn alone are put up daily during
several weeks in the fall, and SO, 200 cans Of
lobster daily from May to November.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-06-26

The result Of the Republican County Con-
vention seems to give very general salts
faction. The nomination of George Howe,
Esq, as State Senator from this district Is
one Of which the people Of the county, and
particularly Of Brattleboro, need not be
ashamed. The nomination, so far as we are
aware, comes to him unsought, and If cleo
ted-as, of course, he will be-we believe
lie will discharge the duties of the Office
with fidelity and acceptance. As Senator
from the north probate district, the NOM
inalion Of Mr. A. A. Wynn of Athens is
one that probably could not have been bet
tered. His legislative experience and well
known integrity of character eminently fit
him for the position he is to occupy. In re-
tanning both Assistant Judges on the bench
for another term, the convention showed
their appreciation Of duties well performed,
aud, no doubt, acted wisely. The other
nominations made are such as no reasona-
BILE person would refuse to endorse, and
could not well have been improved upon.
The ticket as whole is highly creditable
to the Republicans Of Windham county,
aud is sure TO triumph in September.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-06-26

Ii is thought that the Vermont Demo-
Gratis, at their State convention to-day
CThursday), will nominate Judge j. j. Dea-
witt of st. Albans for governor. The only
other names mentioned in connection with
the office are T.. J. Phelps of Burlington
and W. IL. IL. Bingham OF Stowe. 1t is
understood that Mr.. Phelps would not ac-
cept the nomination, and some say that
Mr.. Bingham has voted and acted too ma
ny times heretofore with the Republicans
10 head the Democratic ticket. Mr.. Dea-
Wit has been consistent, lifelong Demo-
crat, and like Judge Peck is an honest, up
right man, and does not seek the nomina-
liun.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-06-26

DARTMOUTH PRIzEs.-The following
prizes have been awarded ut Dartmouth
college: The first and second Grimes priz-
es of s36 and ga offered to members of the
senior class for excellence in English COM
position, to j. c. Barrett of Woodstock, VI,
for an essay on 1.-The Comparative Value of
the Study of Nature aud of Mind" and H.
II. Hart of Melhen, Mass, on the same
subject; the Kimball philosophical prize
of SIS, "For the best statement of what dis
tinguishes man from the rest OF the animal
creation" 10 Ferdinand Blanchard of West
Windsor, Vt, the Grimes prize of $50, for
general improvement during the college
course, to Fred l.. Allen of White River
junction, Vt, the Lockwood prizes Of $40
and $40, offered to juniors for excellence in
English composition, 10 c. A. Prouty of
Newport, VT, for an essay on Literature
as an Interpreter of History !" and H. IL.
Powers of Croydon, N. H., for an essay on
the same subject; the Kimball Latin
prizes, offered to juniors for the best and
second best Latin odes in Horatian meter,
to I. ID. Luce of Manchester, N. H., and c.
p. Bowman Of st. Johnsbury, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-06-26
AtraIGon.

The preliminary Railroad survey
through this town To- the Wiuhill line was
completed June 20. The citzcns very
promptly turned out aud rendered all
needed assistance. We have not yet heard
the whistle OF the locomotive, but it may
not he very long before We shall hear it.
Less likely things have come 10 pass.
Planting has been quite late but
everything is looking well. Grass. one of
our most important crops, has a tine start.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-06-26

The Baptist church aud society held
strawberry festival on wednesday evening
last, at which they realized over 500. Thi,
money is to be expended towards the car
peting OF the floors aud cnshioning of the
seats OF their house of worship, which has
recently been much improved. Old seats
have been torn away, and new aud better
ones ill their places. The house is to be
warmed by "A iuroace, the pulpit platform
has been altered for the better aud several
other improvements have been made.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-06-26

CHARLIER IN STITUTE.-The closing ex
erclses of Charlier Institute, New York,
occurred on the 10th inst, with an address
by George w. Curtis. The graduating
class consisted of fourteen pupils, and the
exercises were held In the chapel of the new
building, 59ih and 5sth Streets, near Sixth
avenue. The new building, which is much
more commodious, is to be completed in
readiness for the fall term, which begins
September IA. 1t is 10 cost some $3.50 600
and lis locatioL near Central Park makes
II one of the most popular, as il long has
been OF the best private schools in the city.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-06-26

The details of the recent murder of Cath
ollie converts in China are exceedingly
horrible. The massacre broke out Feb
ruary 18th, and was general through sew
eral villages, some reports saying that all
the inhabitants were butchered and their
bodies thrown into the river. Those es-
Gaping TO The woods and mountains, were
hunted down with hounds aud brought
back to share the fate of their neghbors.
1t is asserted that the massacre was plan
ned by the civil authorities, and that five
parishes containing nearly ten thousand
inhabitants hive been blotted out. The de-
clared object of the persecution is the ex-
termination of the Christians.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-06-26

Hon. Lyman G. Hinckley of Chelsea,
the Republican candidate for lieutenant
governor, is not as well known TO the state
at large as Judge Peck, but from person
al acquaintance with him and the assur-
ances Of others, who know him better than
we do, we hesitate not TO say that he is In
every way qualified for the position, will
make an admirable presiding officer and
will reflect honor, not disgrace, on the
state. He IS young man, Hrty-t two years
of age, and is now, and has been for some
years, clerk OF the courts for Orange coun-
legislative experience, having been for sew
era years one of the clerks of the house OF
representatives, representative from
Chelsea, a senator from Orange county, and,
also, president pro tempore OF The sentte.-
Rutland Globe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-06-26

THE COMET CoMNG.-rhe scientific au-
thorities announce Il comet which is nov
approaching the earth aud is quite visible
to the naked eye, AT 9 or 10 =. NJ. it will
be found few degrees to The right of the
nose Of the Great Bear, and at very nearly
the same hight above tue horizon. The
comet referred to is known as Coggia's
comet, having been discol cred by NJ. Cog
gia at the observatory Of Marseiles, France,
on the 18th Of April last. Ii is not known
from the data yet accumulated whether it
is new visitor, or former one returned.
At present II is approaching both the sun
and earth with constantly accelerated We
locity, arriving at perihcliou (ncarest the
sum and perigree (nearest the earth) about
the LIST of August. During the greater part
OF the two months TO come, therefor it is
likely TO be conspicuous and beautiful
object in the western sky, though ii will
have no such length Of train as some pre-
vious comets. As it is now coming toward
the earth obliquely it is not seen to adyant-
age. Through AN opera glass it is said to
appear AS a hszy, nebulous mass, with a
bright point lille To one SIDE. The COM
ct will be brightest on the evening of Au-
0ust g.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-06-26
NOrthheld, Mass

John \. Fisher, Jr., aud George A
Long hive purchasud a mill privilege on
Mill Brook, and are noS putting up two
houses and a circular saw-mill, with bench
screws, for the purpose of manufacturing
lumber into chair stun, &c.
II. w. Webster contemplaies fitting up
his building, just east Of the Phelps shop,
to be used as a blacksmith shop, which ~
much needed in that locality.
One hundred and eighty dollars have
been sent from here to relieve the Mill riv.
ar sufferers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-06-26

Des Moines, Ia, is just now excited
over the discovery of a band of unknown
desperadoeS existing in that vicinity. Last
Saturday, the body Of John johnson, a
tailor, so years old, was found lying in the
gutter, face downward, with his skull
broken in aud head gashed in a lrightrul
manner. Near the body wasa piece of pa
per on which was written; "1his is the
9th man we have killed aud we will never
he taken alive" Robbery is supposed to
have been the incentive, as the victims
watch aud pocket book were gone.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-06-26

THE RUTLAND TRAGEDY.-J. p. Phair.
who is under arrest at Rutland for the
murder OF Ann Freeze on the 9th inst,
waived an examination on Friday, aud was
bound over to answer an indictment at the
september term of the county cou't. The
magistrate fixed the bail at $4,000 on the
charge of arson, and So. 600 on the charge
Of robbery. The charge of murder not be-
Ing bailable unoer the laws of Vermont,
Phalr was removed TO the jail.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-06-26

Tie muiely bill, as reported back from
the conference committee, was passed on
Thursday, by both the house and the Sen
ate, and 50 goes TO the President. There
was little OPPOSITE IL in the Senate and none
in the House.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-06-26

Lt.-Gov. Talbot, of Massachusetts has
again interposed his veto, TO save the State
constabulary. The bill this time was one
to substitute small detective force for the
State police. Now the Legislature is at
tempting to amend the law.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-06-26

The citizens of Keene propose to cele-
brate the Fourth OF July. The principal
features will be horse trot and Odd Eel
lows parade, with fireworks in the eve
ming. The railroads Will carry passengers
from Fitchburg, Bellows Falls, South Yer
non and intermediate stations for fare one
way.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-06-26

\ resolution has been passed in the board
of education of Toledo, o., prohibiting the
reading Of the Bible, prayer and the sing
ingof religious hymns in the pubicsc schools.
Ii strikes us that the Toledo board of edu-
cation have done very sensible thing.
Secular education alone is the legitimate
province OF common school education, and
only by restriction 10 this province can the
system be preserved against the attacks Of
Eomauism and infdelty.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-06-26

The bill abolishing the government of
the District Of Columbia, which recently
passed the House by the vote of PIG to %,
came up in the Senate, Thursday, and was
passed in half an hour by vote which
lacked only the vote Of Mr.. Sargent to
make il umanimOus.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-06-26

In accord with the constitution of the WINDHAM
County ANTI-MAsoN1c sooIETY-(the anti-ring, anti
grab anti-infaton, antcorruption party)the fourth
annual convention of the society will be held on Tues
day, tn 90h day of June, 1874 The hour of meeting
Fixed at half past ten O'Clock, A. NJ, at the court
house in Fayetteville. An carly and full attendance
Of the members is requested. Doors open to ALL
Per order.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-06-26

WORTHY OF INVESTIGATION ad-
Vertisement Of the Iowa Loan and Trust
Co." in another column, offers induce
ments to persons having money to loan,
and is well worthy Of attention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-06-26

James Griffin went over the rapids at
Bellows Falls on Saturday in his boat,
heavily ballaSted with run, and WAS
drowned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-06-26
MiIlialnaNilIe.

Rev. J. NJ. Johns Of Canton theological
school, will preach in the Universalist
church next Sunday morning nj IL o'clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-06-26

Judge Poland voted for the newspal er
libel bill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-06-26

Postmaster General Creswell has resign
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-06-26
TO ADTERTISERS.

tHe VERMONT PHGNlX has a larger circulation than
any othsr Newspaper Ia Southern Vermont
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-06-26
nnrUnnlCAN NOMINATIONS.

J
uEPCnAECAN NOMINATIONS.
For GOrernoF,
AS 4 II L p L TX,
OF JERICHO.
EOr EisHIcndHf- GOreTnOr,
LY AN G. HIN X l. Il Y
OF CHELSEA.
For state TrcGsnrer,
J - IL n A. = A q f.
OF MONTPELIER.
For State Senators,
A. 4. WYMAN of Athens,
GEORGE HOWE Of Drattlcboro
For Assistant Judges,
j.. T. BUTTEBFIELD Of Wilmington,
u 5. HOWARD Of Townshend
For States Attorney,
OSCAR z. DUTTERFIELD of Wilmington.
For Sheriff,
$. ". BOwKER Of Ncwfane.
Bor Judges of Probate,
ROYALL TYLER. District of Marlboro,
hElSHAI srODDARD, District OF Westminster.
For High Bailin,
FRANCIS PHELPS Of Grafton
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-06-26

II was the misfortune rather than the
fault, perhaps, of some Of the aspirants to
have attached their fortunes to AN efiele and
crumbling dynasty. They may and we
hope will escape from the wreck which
vainly endeavorcd to buoy them, but they
cannot but recognize the fact that Gen.
Thomas str Ick the keynote of the conVen-
ton when he said that Judge Peck was a
man of whom no man and no corporation
had ever dared to inquire his price.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-03-22

Grace, and was put in its place. 1t bears the
following inscription.
st. Patrick's Hall,
March II, 1874.
p. Irwin, President.
John Henderson, Vice President.
w. j. Castell, Secretary.
James Freret, Architect.
James Hagan, Supernten dent.
His Grace then returned to st. Patrick's
church. bestowing his blessing upon the
kneeling multitudes as he passed, and the
Rev. Clergy dispersed to their carriages to
participate in the parade at the head of their
respective parochial organizations.
Branch No. 9. was specially honored, receiv-
ing splendid flag from Mrs R. MCGOWAN,
wife of its Preaident and magnificent wreat hs
from Miss NJ. Gully and Mrs. NJ Swords.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-03-22
LAYING OF THE CORNER STONE OF ST PAT
RICKS HALL

LAYING OF The CORNER STONE OF ST PAT
RICKS HALL
The most important and significant event OF
the day was the laying of the corner stone OF
ST. Patrick's Hall, corner Lafayette and Camp
streets.
Immediately after High Mass at St. Patrick's
church, His Grace, the Most Rev. Archbishop,
preceded by all the principal clergymen oil
the city, proceeded from the church to the
lSwer end of the site which the Hall is to
be built where a platform had been erected
| for the occasion. On either side of His
| Grace's path, as he walked along, were the
members of the several Total Abstinence
Societies and of three of the Branches of the
Hibernian Association. The sidewalks, balco-
MES and streets were literally crowded with
people who had been drawn thither by the
announcement of the suspicious event. When
His Grace had taken his seat and the enthusi-
asm of the multitude had been succeeded by
that silence which denotes anxious expectation
of some event. Rev. T. j. Smith, C. NJ, pastor
of st. Joseph's church, came forward, and, in a
clear voice which was heard q hundred yards
off, stated that he had been requested to say q
few words to this grand assemblage of his
countrymen and fellow citizens. He considered
this one of the greatest days in the history of
New Orleans, as it proved that either we were
fast recovering from the effects of the troubles
of the past few years, or that we had men
among us offar more than ordinary zeal and en-
ergy; indeed, considering the immensity of the
undertaking, he thought it evidence Of both
these facts. After pointing out in how many
ways the Hall would be beneficial to the city,
and particularly to its Catholic citizens, he
paid glowing tribute to the generosity and
patriotism Of that galaxy of noble Irshmen,"
who had undertaken the work. He hoped,
however, that they would devise some means
of enabling all true-hearted Irishmen and Ca
tholics to share in the glory of building the
Hall, because he knew that each of us would
like it feel, and would like to have his child
rem know, that he had q proprietary interest in
it. Father Smith was cheered throughout his
address, his last remarks particularly evokinR
loud and continued cheering.
The corner stone was then blessed according
to enc usual solemn forms Of the olRreh, By His
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-03-22
THE EVENING.

THE EVENING.
was consumed in ways as different as the char
acters of the participants in the celebration of
the day. At st. Josephs Church tho Rev. T.
J. Smith C. NJ. delivered an address before the
Total Abstinence Society. In st: Stephens
the Rev. Father Abbot C. NJ lectured to q
large audience, Branch No. 9. being in attend
ance. In st. Alphonsus Church Rev. d. A.
Neithart c. S. r. preached to q congregation
so large that not spare place could be found
in pews, aisles. or gallaries: Many of the
Branches gave dinners which were duly honsred
by the members and numerous invited guests,
| all having tasted from early morn.
The only one of these entertainments of
which we are in position to give any account
was that given by the
ST. PATRIcK's CLUB
at Moreau's. His Grace, Archbishop Perche,
was present, as were also a number of the
| clergy, especially of those who had taken
most interest in the celebration of the
day. Mr.. Henderson, Vice President of the
club, presided with an energy that did not
permit of much lost time, and with hospital
ity that could not be confined to q short session.
We can testify to the fact that each and every
individual present seemed to enjoy the ocoa-
| sion thoroughly and heartily.
His Grace kindly testified his interest in the
| club by few encouraging remarks, and he
| was followed in the course of the evening by
Rev. Fathers Anstaedt, J. Moynihan, Smith,
Kenny, Allen, McKiniry and Foote, in response
| to various toasts which called them out. J.
NJ. G. Parker, Esq, took the occasion for trans
ferring to Rev. Father J. Moynihan, with some
very humorous remarks, an immense bouquet
which young lady had bestowed upon him by
mistake for that Rev. gentleman, during the
procession.
Mr.. Parker also offered the following toast,
preluding it with neat speech expressing his
warm attachment for his numerous Irish
friends:
"The naturaiized and the unnaturalized
Irishman: The former by his industry, perse-
verance and sagacity, has exchanged his car
pet bag for school houses, churches, CONNER
and trust in the land of his adoption. The
latter, approaching the shores of our domain
(America) is always welcome, the more the
merrier and better, we will receive them with
outstretched arms and joyful hearts"
Mr.. Irwin was the recipient of several very
handsome compliments directed to his public
spirited and liberal support of every good and
deserving enterprise. Mr.. Gilmore, Mr. Nc
Phelin, Mr.. Thomas Smith, Mr.. Geo. Martin.
and other gentlemen, entertained the company
with remarks which we should be glad to re-
produce, but for which we are utterly unable
to find room.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-03-22

NEW ORLEANS CATHOLIC TOTAL ABSTI.
NENCE AssoCIATIoN-The members of this Society
are reminded that they expected to meet THIS
Sunday MORNING, Ma, ch 22d, at fifteen minutes
before clock at the Church of the Immaculate Con
ception, Baronne street, Common. After Mass
the roll will be called in the yard next the church.
THOS. G. RAPIER, President.
u IL BUCKLEY. Secretary. mhI5 1t