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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

On the 18th inst. the residence of w A.,
H. Carr and wife, now both deceased, was
sofa al auction TO John &. Robinson, who
intends TO repair the house both inside and
out. John being an unmarried man, this
buying snug little homo looks as though
he has some intention of making some
Young lady Mrs. John C. Robinson. He
Is young man of trust, being treasurer of
Jamaica savings bank and teller of West
River Nationa! bank. Wewish him many
years of health and prosperity.
The people here are beginning to wake
up a little abont having a railroad. Hone
ii will amount 10 something besides talk.
for We need one very much.
Our village schools have commenced
with over so scholars, the older ones being
taught by Miss Emma Graham of Bond.
vile, the little ones by Miss Hortense San.
derson Of West Townshend. CITIZEN.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

BY an arrangement with our scloo,
men, Mr.. Charles Fisher Of Walpole y
H., exhibited the working of his n,,on,
road scraper in this town on Friday. ibo
18th inst. When operating on the hard
stony road, near the residence Of Th,m,,
Ashwell, il appeared to uccompli,b il.
work 10 general satisfaction, but ON I'M,
village street, free from stone, il did NOT ,,
pear to operate as well. It's draft was verc
heavy, and ii did not shed dirt freely. fin
ing itself to the beam, aud only thlovin,
of when il could hold no more. Perba,,
if the angle Of the scraper could have boon
made more acute it would have done i,s
work much better. Some two wears 40,
Mr.. James +. Brooks, from S,aE.,5
Springs, Conn. exhibited on our s,toe,s
machine which appeared 20 he free from
the above objections and very much liyb,
er in draft. No doubt considerable ev
pensc and labor might be saved if prone,
machinery could be invented for rcplirio,
our hi hways, and probably the time /.
near When such machinery will b, con.
strucled and inteligently applied.
The mansion house Of WIN. r. Kim.
ball will be sold ct auction next SATURDAY.
May %.
A Canadian and quadroon, after yi..
Ting Walpole rum shops last Sabbltb IA.
turned in the evening 10 close their reye..
ling by free Gsht. No arrests.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

1t is vita feeling Of genuine pride and
plcasnro that we record the complete sue
cess of Mr.. Barret's oratorio concert IN
Thursday evening last. II was an enter
lainmcul Of the highest order, and was al
tended by an audience, which, though COM
paritivcly snail, was in the highest degree
appreciative. Tae opening overture, tho
Poet and Peasant" was charmiugly rem
dered by The orchestra, and the per,ornan-
ce' by the chorus were throughout Of the
most pleasing character. Their rendering
Of tue "Gloria" from Mozarts 18th Mass
was excellent the selections from Farm
cr's Mass, although making in the aggre.
gate, a somewhat lengthy programme, were
listened 10 with rapt attention, while their
closing chorus, the "InnImma,us' from
Rossinis S,abat Mater, was unquestionably
the most inspiring part of the whole enter
tanmcnt. The various quartciics perform
cd their parts in satisfactory manner, and
an attempt to speak in detail of these would
hardly be in good taste. The miscellaneous
performances by individuals were inform
~ Of very high order OF merit, aud al
though We might properly leave them With
this mention, we cannot refrain from ex-
pressing our admiration Of the piano solo
by Miss Burnham, which richly deserved
the enthusiastic encore which ii received,
aud Of the vocal solos by Miss wilkins of
this town, and Miss Bugbee Of Bethel, VI.
Miss Busbce has a fine contrallo voice Of
far more than ordinary depth and com pass,
aud both She and Miss wilkins have evil
denly made satisfactory progress under
Mr.. Barret's tuition. Mr. Jonas's sulo was
well received, and We think it not the least
disParagenlent to the other parts 10 say that
L the climax Of the evening appeared to Us 10
lhlve been reached in the delightful render
ing, by the Misses Starr, Of ,hc charming
Iduct, "L'amicizia." Miss Spiague, as usu-
lal. sang with line effect in the solo TO the
N"lunammatus.' The whole entertainment
speaks for itself as II the success OF Mr.
Barrcu's labors here during the past Win
ter, aud to Us It is very gratifying that this
attempt 10 popuariZe classical musicin our
community ras been thus auspiciously be-
gun. We fully believe that Mr.. Barrett
will meet with continued and increased en-
cpuragcmcut il lie decides to remain and
pursue his labofs here through another
season.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22
THtempcrancc as "a Di.ca,..

An important report was presented to the
Connecticut Legislature on Tuesday, by
thc commission appointed, last year, on
the subject of establishing an inebriale asy-
lum, the commission consisting of DR.. b.
n. Comings Of New Britain, Dr.. George b.
llawley, DR.. G.. w. Russell and Judge
Waldo of Hartford, and judge Briscoe of
Enfield. The report is yoluminuus and
goes into the matter with great care and
point, making most exhaustive and in
teresting statement OF facts and a compre-
hensive discussion of this most important
subject The commission attended first, in
October last, the annual meeting of the
American association for the care of inc
briates, held at New York, and after pro-
tracted interviews with leading gentlemen
there, proceeded - an examination of the
practical workings of various institutions.
going TO the Home in Kings county, Long
Island, to the asylum at Bing hampton, n,
", and later TO the Washington home i'm
Boston. They also carefully examined all
the official reports that could he got at in
the country, and went through the extend.
ed reports of the select committee of the
English House of Commons, on habitual
drunkards. They find: !. That drunk
enness is a disease subject TO treatment like
other diseases. 2. That the nature of the
disease is such as can be successfully treat
c when made specially. .. That being
disease, inebriates should not be subject
ed TO the same treatment as ordinary Grim
inals. 4. That the objects to be sought
ghnnlH ha ha 49, Al.
diminution of crime and paupersm, and
the reformation of inebIiates. 8. That the
present penal treatmept is failure in each
Of the above particulars as is clearly shown
by the great increase of crime in the Com
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

The annual meeting OF tue Cheshire
Railroad Company was holden at Keene,
on the 18Th inst, and the following gentle.
men unanimously elected Directors: T..
Murdoch, Jr., Thomas NJ. Edwards, VIM.
\. Brigham, john Henry Elliot, Samuel
Gould, Isaac NJ. Murdock, George +. VIII.
lians. The report OF the directors shows
the road 70 be in a very prosperous condi
ton. The net earnings for the year have
been slG2, jii 80. The Indebtedness Of the
road has been reduced about S29, 900 dur
irg the year, in addition 10 the payment Of
live per cent. dividend. The construc-
ton account Of the road was closed fifteen
years ago, aud all new work is carried 10
expense account The gross receipts have
fallen of abont $4,000, caused by reduction
OF rates, the tonnage carried having been
equal TO former years. The road and all its
equipments are in thorough repair. All
renewals Of rails have been Of steel. It is
proposed during the coming year 10 sub
sliluie iron bridges for The wooden s,rucl-
ures and 10 add other permanent improve
mehtS. +. Murdoch, Jr., remains Presi-
dent, and j. Henry Elliot, Clerk.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22
ucpubIican Union state Convention.

The Union Republicans Of Vermont will meet III
convention at burlington, Wednesday the l'th
day Of June, 1874, at IL o'clock for the purpose
Of nominating candidates for Governor, Licutonant-
Governor and Treasurer to be supported at the cnfn-
ing State election and also for the appointment Of
state Committee.
The Republican voters Of the State will be rcrreeen-
cd in the convention by their delegates, TO be chosen
on the basis Of one delegate from each town. and one
additional delegate for each one hundred votes or
fraction over fifty votes cast for the Republican candi-
date for Governor at the las, State election.
BY vote Of former convention, the State Committee
are appointed a committee credentials, aud dele
gates will provide themselves with proper certificates
of election signed by the secretary Of their respective
primary meetings and present the same to said
mittee at their oGice-the City Court room-as carly
as practicable on said day.
The Central Vermont, Passumrsc, Portland and
Ogdcusburg, Montpelier and Wells River and Missis-
quoi and Clyde Rivers Railroads will extend the cour-
tesy Of free return tickets.
GEORGE W. GNArpHy, Chairman.
GEORGE NICHOLS, Secretary.
CHARLES II. JoYCE,
STEpHEN THOMAS,
FnArE1iN TAInpANrs, Republican
WILLIAM ROUNDS, State
joins /. BARsrow, Committee.
GEORGE n. DALI,
Carroll s. PAGE,
Mortified. May IL, 1874.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

The ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS. The
scalding hot weather on Sunday, 10Th inst,
made both "houses hurry up the cakes"
on Monday, and the Representatives passed
TWO appropriation bills without scrutiny,
but since then the weather has been cooler,
and to-day the Senate has TAX en- a holiday,
while the House has been discussing the
Diplomatic and Consular Appropriation
bill in general way. Should the weather
grow hot, Congress will adjourn early in
July, but il We have occasional showers
and cool nights, it will be near the first Of
august before the Representatives who de-
sire re election can give up the privilege
OF handing in speeches for publication 10
Inc Record, OF which they can obtain edl-
lions for private distribution at the cost Of
paper and presswork. - Perley 10 Boston
Journal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

SWIFT AND SEVERE PUNIsnMENT.-A
despatch from Wilmington, Delaware, dat
ed 18th inst, says Lewis Robinson came
from New Haven, Conn, to this city yeslcr-
day morning. At noon he attempted 10
commit rape on little girl on Market
street, between Sixth and Seventh streets.
He was arrested few minutes anerward
and committed TO Newcastle Jail. This
morning he was arraigned for trial, and
this afternoon was convicted and sentenced
about O'Clock. The time between the
commission of the crime and conviction
was just twenty-nne hours. He will re-
ceive thirty lashes on Saturday, be pill
loried one hour, and imprisoned for ten
years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

-An"mas S. Kiunbal Of Bellows Falls
has lately patented an Improvement in
slate roofs, which is thus spoken Of by the
Times:
Its claims are that slate laid in this man
her makes the roof lire proof II is accom-
plished by means of an iron frame work
10 which the slate> are attached, eleValing
them above the wood and thereby giving
space FOR dead air. An iron standard is set
IN the raiteis to support the bars upon
winch the slateS are hXcd. The bars have
hooks 10 which the slales are affixed. We
believe ii is also claimed that Slate can lie
laid much faster in this than in the usual
way
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

been recently appointed 10 take charge Of
ST. Peters Church in Bratlleboro, and
Sunday he addressed his flock for the last
time. lie spoKe feoinply OF the kindness
manifested toward him by the people Of
Burlington. The Reverend Father was so
strain from tears, aud the entire congrcgd-
ton manifested their feelings by loud sobs.
The love the Irish people have for their
clergy is proverbially warm and strong,
but never in the history of st. Mary's Ca
thodral has more affecting scene been wit
messed than that Of yesterday. Father
Lane takes With him to his new field Of
Christian labor, not only the Kind wishes
of his congregation hut also those Of this
community
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

A. f. Kelley has sold his interest in
the mercantile business to his partner, Mr..
liewelt, and proposes TO go west.
The woollen mill in this place, which
has long been idle, is reported to have been
leased by responsible parties, who will
shortly commence operations.
Recent sales of tobacco are reported as
follows; s. w. Houghton, l. b. Puffer and
son, c. w. Kimball, b. G. Gassett aver
age price, l2l cents through.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

THE BENGAL FAmNE.-Peopleh here are
now beginning 10 say that the Bengal fam.
inc, in the sense ia which The European
press use the words, does not exist, ALLOW.
ing for the difference in population, fewer
people seem TO have persisted frcm want Of
food than in London during ordinary wears.
II is now three months since the so.caed
canine districts, with their q, 600, 900 peo.
pie, were placed under the strictest suryeil-
lance. They have a vast residual populs-
lion Of lepers, cripples, diseased and ema-
ciated persons, without any system of aims.
houses or public relief Of any sort. Most Of
these live in chronic state of hall-s,arya-
ton. and many die every year from want
OF food. The latest famine report gives the
total of such deaths TAT from Il to 20"
Take the coroners' inquesis for London du-
ring the same Time, multiply the number
OF deaths from want of food by eight, and
compare the results in city where such
cases are not scar chcd out, aud where a most
ample organization for relief exists, with
the similar deaths in "lamine-stricken"
Bengal. Indian Cor. of Pail Mall Gazette.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22
West DUInInerston.

go Below i full list of the officers of
Progressive Grange" Of this place, lately
orga ni2cd by deputy d. L. Boyden: S. w.
Esiey, Master; II. \. Stockwcll, overseer;
w. ID. Aiken, Lecturer; ). Il. Reed, Stew
ard ;. ii. Barrett, Asst Steward; Rev.
d. w. Palmer, Chaplain; a. o. Norcross,
Ireasureri w. ii. Adams, Secretary; Ches-
ter Harris, Gate Keeper Mrs. $. w. ES,cy.
Ceres Mrs. 5. b. Reed, Pomona; Mrs. d.
w. Palmer, Flora; Mrs. II. 4. Stuckwell,
Lady Asst Steward.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD MEET
INd.-The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers Of the Central Vermont railroad was
held at st Adams, on Tuesday, aud result
cd in the election of the following direct
ors; b. p. Cheney of Boston, Jacob Ed
wards of Boston, George NJ. Rice of Wor-
cester, John II. Kimball of Bath, Me-, John
@. Hoyl of New York, j. S. Schultz of New
York, James A. Langdon of Montpelier,
John b. Page of Rutland, j. Gregory Smith
Of st. Adams, James w. Hikok of Burlinr-
ton, w. c. Smith of St. Adams, Joseph
Clark of Milton, and Jacob Estey Of Brat
tlpbOrO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

The NEW RAILROAD PROJECT. The
projectors of the new line of railroad up
the Deertield valley from Hoosac tunnel
are very anxious to have the towns inter
es'ed continue the survey, from Dover
through Wardsboro, Jamaica and London
derry to Ludlow village, with the design of
connecting with the Montpelier and Rut-
land road at North Sherburne. From Lud-
low village, north to Troy, the route has
been surveyed and found very feasible,
and easy of construction, with favorable
grades and curves.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

aud carried the bou'ders, great and small,
of which The dam wa, composed, half
mile below, where they were left in a
meadow, now buried several feet deep UNI
dor the stone aud gravel. The reservoir
emptied itself IN about an bour, leaving a
black muddy hoitom Covered with The half
deciyed trunks Of trees which grew there
before the basin WIS formed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22
SIraIIOm.

Mr.. Jacob b. Groul, a well known res
ident of Stratton, died on Wednesday,
Nay IS. He had held many important Of
fees in the town, and at the time of his
death was superintendent of schools aud
justice of the peace. For several years he
was representative from Stratton. His
funeral services were largely attended at
the church on Friday, Rev. A. b. Emmons
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

This envelope contains 20 kernels Of corn.
The person receiving it i to plant and take
care OF ii. At harvesting 1t IS to be brought
together and measured; prize will he
given 10 the person that raises the greatest
amount from these 20 kernels.
We shall have corn festival in the fall
at which everything provided for The en-
leIlainment shall he made OF corn, in some
form, and then this product will be sold at
auction, The proceeds 10 90 for The bcnc-
ut Of tue school. Parents, will you please
let the children have a little place some
where where they can plant and take care
Of this rTize corn.
May II, 1874. LEVI X. FULLER, SupI.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22
w flnlingtOn.

The good people Of Wilmington were
quite astonished last week to fud in the
PHOENIX the account Of a terrible murder
having been committed here seven year,
ago. Now the truth is, the oldest nhabit.
ant don't know that any ose was ever lnur.
dcred in this law-abiding, church going
town, and hope there never will be-
1t is expected that engineers will com
mcnce the preliminary survey for rail.
road Though this place next week Mon.
dav.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

There is some prospect Of Il contest for
the Republican Congressional nomination
in the First District. The Bennington Ban
ner advocates the nomination of Col. ChaS.
II. Joyce, Of Rutland, rs against that of
Mr.. Willard.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

A SUCCESSFUL MANUFAcToRY. - Last
week Messrs. Il. K 4. Fairbanks & Co. OF
81. Johnsbury, Vermont. made HAS scales,
from the large railroad track scale of lOO,-
600 lbs. capacity to the delicate post office
scale, and their orders continue largely in
excess of their production. These orders
States, hut from all parts Of the world, and
indicate, very clearly, the high and wide
spread reputation which Fairbanks Scales
have secured as THE STANDARD OF THE
WORLD.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

a married woman in Massachusetts can
now convey her shares in corporations, and
lease and convey her real property and
make contracts oral and written, in the
same manner as il she were sole, and may
sue and be sued in the same manner and
to the same extent as If she we -e sole. She
can also lie an cXeculriX, guardian or truss
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

Last Sunday evening, the sunday
school concert Of the Baptist sunday school
was o; an unusually Interesting character,
consisting Of a general exercise for the
school, Rotations, singing by the school
aud by aquariette from the east village.
Al the close Of the school the superintend-
ent gave tie children an envelope, which
fully explains itself. The following is a
CODY OF the nrinlinr nnnn II
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

The National House OF Representatives.
on Tuesday, after long debate, passed tho
moiety bill reported by the Ways and
Means Committee. Moicties arc abolished
and moderate rewards substituted. Arbi-
trary seizure Of books and papers is inhib-
lied, and accidental iniringemcnts Of the
law are not punishable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22
GuiIfOIrl.

&C. c. Lynde and family have returned
from Florida, where they have spent the
past few months, and are rcnovating the
boarding house at Guilford Springs, which
will be ready for the accommodation of
visitors June 10th.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22
The state u'rcss on the 60, ernOr Dues
JiOn.

From the Bennington BInner.1
Each county in tue State has had its share
Of honors in these uncertain predictions,
Bennington county attracting perhaps prin-
cipdl Attentions from he fact that the name
Of Hon. Z. W. Park was given the first pc
sition among the honorable names mem
toned in connection with the nomination.
But Mr.. Park does not desire. nor will he
accept the proposed honpr. ne is no, a
candidate for Nc nomination., aud many Of
his friends il several parts of the State
have been heretofore informed by him that
che is not IN tic fed" We have no doubt
Mr.. Park could easily obtain The willing
votes of a large minority of the 18th of June
Convention, and 4 triumphant election in
September If he chose TO ask for them, but
he does mol 50 choose and rcicrs or finds
il necessary to give hi, time aud labor to
the prosecution OF the large and important
public and private interests he has in hand,
rather than yield 10 the pre- sing importun-
tiles Of his friends 10 take The lead IN the
coming campaign. Other can iiddtos from
our county have bcen named, among which
we have heard those Of Hon. Harmon Can.
field, at Arlington, llou. \. l.. Miner, Of
Manchester, and Hon. II. 6. Root OF this
village. Either Of these gentlemen would
ABLY nu the Office. and a, they prob,bly
fully undpI4tlul ibat Mr.. PARKS nomp il
us.d without hi, desire or authority. would
probably accent the nomination if il sbnuld
be offered 20 bennington county.
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n'S"'r h"I"' >pnt 'h''h' ana 'hr Hieal num-
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we '''' L! nc tue ""'l "l 'hr Rrpu"h-
can party "i vermont 10 put ~ noMlnaton