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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13

The fall term OF Powers Institute will
close on Tuesday evening, Nov. II, with
public speaking and a social gathering.
Examination Monday and Tuesday.
Dwight Conable has bought Of q. w.
Temple OF North DernarJston his farm and
store. Cyrus Hale of Gill has bought the
Reuben Park place at Bernardston and
takes possession next spring. Mr.. Park,
by the way is o. years old, and, though he
is not as spry rs a cricket, yet retains 10
good degree bis mental faculties, and works
about the house and barn. Ezra p. New
comb has bought Of n. $. Cutler n build
ing lot. which he il sotn to improve and
build upon, on new street which the
town has laid from Cross TO Railroad street,
west Of the Connecticut River railroad
track.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13

New York elects Tilden, DEM, Govern
or, by $4,000 majority over Gen. Dir. New
York city gives Tilden 1900 majority,
and Kings Co. 1857, showing that the
vote in the rest of the state was about even
ly divided between the two parties.
Pennsylvania elects the Democratic eau
didste for Lieut.. Governor and other state
officers ny 1900 majority. The Democrats
also carry the Legislature, which will give
that party U. s. Senator.
New Jersey elects the Democratic candl-
date for Governor by 1900 majority. The
Legislature is Democratic, which secures
to that party a U. s. Senator.
Illinois elects a Republican for state
treasurer by a small majority, and the Re-
publicans have the Legislature.
Kansas elects Osborn, Republican, Gov
ernor, by 1900 majority, and Lappin,
Repub. treasurer, by 1000.
Florida elects Democratic Legislature
and two Republican Congressman.
Alabama goes Democratic by 1900.
Democratic majority in the Legislature,
20.
Nevada elects Democratic Governor, a
Republican Congressman, and a Repub-
lican Legislature.
Kentucky is all Democratic, as usual.
Michigan, is claimed by the Republic
cans by 1000 majority. The Democrats
have made large gains and the Legislature
is close.
Missouri gives Democratic majority on
the state ticket of 40, 900 to 1000.
South Carolina elects Republican Gov
ernor.
Virginia is like nearly all the rest-Dem-
ocratic. That party elects six out of nine
Congressmen-a gain uftwo.
Wisconsin is Republican 10y 5000 on the
Congressional vote, and the Legislature
Republican by 80 majority.
Georgia IS largely Democratic, and Texas
entirely so. None but Democrats elected.
Louisiana is also Democratic.
Rhode Island elects two Republican
Congressman.
Arizona Territory elects Stevens, indie
pendent, delegate 10 Congress, and Wash
ington Territory elects Jacobs, RePubli-
can, by 500.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13

The AUDAcITY, the wanton disregard
for truth in the treatment of antagonists,
and the towering self-conceit for which
Butler has long been distinguished, were
never, says the New York Times, more
conspicuously displayed than In his last
campaign through his own district. Worst
ed in his last fight convicted OF making
charges which we're transparency false by
that power OF the press which he affected
most TO despise, and foiled In his schemes
of misrepresentation In the very district
which he claimed TO carry in his pocket,
he makes his exit from the political stage
in a sorry plight. Essex" which has
long borne, with too tame a silence, the
unenviable name OF Cutters district"
has at last emancipated herself, and there
was not an honest and liberal minded Re-
publican in Massachusetts on Tuesday
evening who was not sincerely gratified.
Even II the Democrat whom the voters of
the Essex District have elected were Bit
ter, vindiclive and impractical, rather than
generous and liberal In his sentiments, he
could not possibly do more harm TO the
politics OF the country than Butler has
done.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13

Of being used TO put those In Office who
want 10 be put there or whom party man
ayers wish TO have them. This Is what the
election means. The President can do no
special act to save the party. II by saving
the party is meant saving the heads OF
those who have assumed to lead the party
and to manage the administration Of af-
fairs for some time past, 1t does not matter
about saving them. They are just what
the people have made up their minds to
get rid of, and although II IL natural that
they should cast about anxiously for a
place OF safety, It is too late; the trump of
doom has sounded. Boston Globe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13

Dudley II. Kendrick, proprietor of the
hotel At Putney, having proved deaf to re-
peated remOnstrances from some Of the
temperance men Of the place for violation
OF the liquor law, was brought up on Mon
day, before Justice VIM. $. Newton Of
Brattleboro, on complaint Of the States
Attorney, who was assisted in the prose-
cution by c. b. Eddy, Esq, OF Bellows
Falls. X. Haskins, Esq, of Brattleboro
acted for the respondent. Some forty wit
nesses were summoned from Putney,
Westminster and Brookline; and seeing
that the prosecution meant business, Ken
drick, by arrangement of counsel, plead
guilty OF twenty second-ofTences, amount
ing to si43.4O, which he paid, with the
promise to Ego and sin no more
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13

A writer in the Record and Farmer, pre-
tending to hail FROM Townshend, takes oc-
ca3ion in last weeks issue to vent his spite
against THE PHGNIx for opposing Judge
Poland in the recent canvass. We have
no objection TO fair criticism In regard to
whatever course we sec fit to pursue; but
III. DIS" accusation that THE PHOENIX
has been "wantonly guilty of a gross
breach OF good faith, by which it has for
feited all claim TO the confidence of the
Republican party" in supporting Mr..
Denison for Congress, becomes simply ri
dlculous when 1t is remembered that the
Republican party had no candidate in the
field. Moreover, We always like to see a
man, when he has anything to say, come
out in manly way, over his own sigma
ture and In his own town. We regret that
any neighbor OF ours should have felt COM
PEELED to go of up TO Townshend to write
that letter. Our office is always open 10
the use OF our friends, and our columns
likewise. II we understand the ultima
tum of the aforementioned writer, we arc
not now cast out OF the Republican party,
but IL we want TO stay We mustn't do 10
again. Be pleased to accept our gratitude
for this mark Of leniency, most noble crit
lei
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13

The parties to the Beecher-Tilton suit
in the Brooklyn courts are still maneuvr-
irg to get the weather gage of each other
before closing. They are welcome to take
their time about it, as the public is sick
and tired of the business, and in no hurry
TO have it attention called to another chap
ter of it. The last delay in the suit comes
from steps taken by Beechers lawyers TO
compel those of Tilton to give them full
er specification of the charges they intend
to prove, SO that they may be prepared to
meet them. This application was refused
by the court before which the case ponds,
and Beecher's lawyers have just appealed
the point, to which they very naturally at
tach great importance. The delay conse-
quent on the appeal will prevent the trial
of the case this month.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13

The official returns from nearly all the
Congressional districts in which elections
were held last week, have been received.
Making allowance for doubtful cases, in
which it is probable that seats will be con-
tested, we find that the enthusiastic declar-
alton of the Democrats, Immediately after
the election, that they should have ma
jority of seventy in the next House, is YER
flied, so far as the elections already held
can have any effect. There now remain
seventeen seats in the National House to be
filled by elections during the coming year,
the effect of which can have no important
bearing on either party. The Republican
majority in the Senate will be twelve,
which is considerably larger than was at
first allowed by the returns as TRANSLATED
by the Democrats.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13

Miss CUsHMAN's FAREwELL.-Thes scene
at Booths theatre, New York, Saturday
night, on the occasion OF the latt appear
ance on the stage OF Charlotte Cushman,
was one of the most remarkable In that
city's theatrical annals. The theater was
deliberately decorated, and filled by an en-
thusastic audience, the boxes being occu-
pied by celebrities, among them Peter
Cooper, Gov Elect Tilden, Mayor Have
meyer, and Mayor Elect Wickham, Cor
nelius Vanderbilt, Mayor Hunter OF Brook
Ign, Chief Justice DAILY, Brady and Law
renee, Gen. Hancock, Admiral Rowan, and
representatives Of the professions and the
THEATRE. The play was splendidly acted,
Miss Cushman as Lady Macbeth" being
supported by Mr.. VandenhOff as "Mac-
BETH" and it closed amidst the most tu-
multuous applause, during which the
members of the Arcadian, Manhattan, Pa
lette and Army and Navy clubs filed on to
the sta e., and Miss Cushman, with other
members of the profession, advanced to
meet them. The applause was deafenlng
and prolonged. Prof Roberts Of New
York college then read an ode composed
for the occasion by II. II. Stoddard, at the
conclusion of which the venerable poet-ed-
itor, William Cullen Bryant, advanced, ac-
companed by a beautiful crown Of laurel,
fastened with white satin upon an elabo-
rately ornamented purple velvet cushion,
embroidered with gold, with Miss Cush-
MAS monogram at tho head Of the front
square. The edges of the cushion were
bound round with heavy gold cord, and
from each corner hung large gold tassel.
In presenting this crown to Miss Gun hman
Mr.. Bryant delivered an appropriate ad-
dress, which was very happily responded
10 by Miss Cushman.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13

IMPORTANT RAILROAD MEETISU.-A
OF the Vermone Central railroad was held
In Boston on Tuesday, TO the end of secur-
ing payment of the bonds aud interest.
The first mortgage bondholders are repre-
scented to be in a most disastrous situation,
the default in the payment of bonds and
interest having continued since 1861. In
1867 the liabilities, which had precedence
to the first mortgage bonds, were g, $780,
900. Between 1867 and 1872 the receivers
had increased the liabilities TO 81, 900, 900.
The first mortgage bondholders propose to
obtain foreclosure by PERMISSION of the
legislature.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13

The young peoples dramatic sssocia-
ton will give public rehearsal of the dra-
ma entitled the Drunkard, at the town ball
on Wednesday evening next, Nov. is. fol-
lowed by farce called the Tea Party. The
proceeds Of the evening will be appropr-
ated for the benefit Of the Westminster
brass band.
The graded school in district No. s,
will open Monday, Nov. 10Th, Miss Nellie
A. Barnard in the upper and Miss Frank
Il. Wiley in the lower department. Both
are teachers OF experience.
Mr.. Orren Hart has raised this year. on
one acre Of land, rs bushels OF carrots.
II. W. Wiley and II. A. Willard will
cut 300 cords OF wood from the Dickinson
lot this winter. 5. NJ. and {. A. Nutting
have contracted to haul it to the railroad.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13
MestmoreIand. n. Ii.

"A trot open TO all horses owned In
town took place at the East Westmorland
trotting park, on Saturday last. The purse
was divided among the following horses
LIST, "Nellie," +. A. Kathan, owner ID,
"Nellie Gray" C. w. Wilbur, owner; Sd,
"Red JACKET" Oscar Ware, owner. Time,
S.22-3.26-s.2l-3.25.
About 200 acres If wood and Iiu. Der
land. were burntove on BALD mountain, :"
last Friday. Some one burning a brush
heap was the cause.
The black smith shop and barn belong
Ing to Henry Dutton, together with a
horse, was burned on Friday night. Cause
sparks from the forge.
Oct. 0, 1874. ED. WARN.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13
ernOn.

On the 5th inst. Mr.. y. II. Brooks,
while blowing near the barn OF f. B.
below the surface OF the ground) each egg
containing an adder or chicken snake, av-
eraging a foot in length. Although not
matured, each one manifested life, aud
showed the spots so plainly seen in state
Of perfection. This species according TO
Thompson, when full grown are about five
feet in length
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13

The Boston Journal says: We admit
that the election has disappointed our ex-
pectations. We were prepared for some
things which took place, but the pro-
gramme which has been provided was not
one that we anticipated among the imme-
diate possibilities of the present. But like
other disagreeable infections, our phi'oso-
ply teaches us that there is no use in brood
ing over the dark side of the picture. Good
men have been slaughtered before now.
That some OF the truest Republicans up
held their standard is to be attributed to
their personal merits and their freedom
from all faint OF corruption. The people
were most discriminating, and even the
Democrats paid homage to the integrity of
purpose and purity of character where
they had an opportunity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13

The attention OF the Postmaster Gen
eral has been called to the fact that the sal
aries OF postmasters In large towns and
cities are entirely out Of proportion to the
work performed. A comparative state
ment of salaries at many prominent points
Is being prepared for the purpose of ex-
hlbiting the facts in the case, and 1t is the
Intention Of the Postmaster General to
make such recommendations In regard to
the salaries as the actual duties performed
In each case seem to call for,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13
STATE OF VERMONT.

In accordance with time-honored custom, and in
harmony with the Proclamation Of the President OF
the United States, hereby appoint Thursday the Doth
day of November, A. d. 1874, day Of Thanksgiving
and praise to Almighty God. And l recommend to
the people Of the State that day. in public religious
services in private exercises Of pety and devotion
and in deeds Of and acts Of charity to the
NEEDY, to express their gratitude and thAnhfulness,
and acknowledge their obligation TO Him from whom
all blessings come, for the countless gifts he showers
upon us.
while we remember that fathers, whose custom
we profess to honor found occasion for thanksgiving
in their Adversely let us not in prosperity forget
the Oliver, when in the midst Of plenty
Given under my hand and the seal Of the State, in
Executive Chamber, at Montpelier, this tenth day
of November in the year Of our Lord one thous-
and eight hundred and seventy four, and OF the
Independence Of the United States the ninety
ninth. AsAhEb fECh'
By the Governor.
W. p. DILLlEGHAM, ~
Secretary Of Civ and Military Affairs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13

THE RECENT TYPHooS IN CHINA.-The
recent typhoon and tidal wave on the Chi
ma coast proves to have been far more de-
structive than even the first reports indicat-
ed. II is estimated that in all more than
10000 lives were lost. At Macao alone the
number lost reached 10000. The city was
laid in ruins, the tidal wave breaking on
the shore with awful violence, and sweep
ing everything before il. The loss Of lives
around and in the vicinity of Hong Kong
will exceed 1000, aud a large number OF
Europeans were among the killed. Added
to the distress and suffering from the ty
phoon, were the inhunan depredations Of
the pirates, and the subsequent terrors Of
threatened plague. When the tempest
was at its hight, fires broke out In six diff
ferent places in Macao, maliciously set by
pirates for spoils. The church of st. An
tonic and large number Of houses in the
neighborhood were burned down. Many
people lost everything and were rendered
homeless. Four days after the storm, the
etiuvia arising from the thousands OF de-
composing bodies was so great that the
soldiers revolted and refused to bury any
more bodies. The governor, fearing that
the plague would follow II the bodies were
not disposed of ordered them burned, and
1000 bodies we're cremated, the troops first
covering the corpses with tar and then set
ting the heaps on fire.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13

Referring to the talk about removing the
State capitol to Burlington, the Burlington
Free Press says: "The project Tor remov-
Ing the State House, so suddenly sprung
upon the Legislature and the public, has
by no means unanimous approval in this
city. OF course the citizens Of Burlington
would be very glad to have the State House
here, and believe that this Is the best place
for it but we have not found many men,
of sound judgment and experience in leg
islative affairs, who believe that there is
ghost of a chance of securing the removal
at this time. Under all the circumstances
we can see no good. but only harm, that
can come from agitation of the subject"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13

The committee on manufactures Of the
House of Representatives have reported in
favor of the resolutions denouucing the
reciprocity treaty. They say that the
Canadians have the advantage Of cheaper
labor, cheaper machinery and cheaper ma
terials in manufactures, and that free-trade,
SOLAR as proposed in the reciprocity treaty,
would ruin the slate business, the tanning
interest and sheep husbandry, especially
the growth of sheep for mutton and for
combing woods, which has gained foot
hold since the repeal of the lastitreaty. In
patented and proprietary articles alone
can the committee see any advantage to be
derived from the treaty.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13

The corn festival of the Baptist sun
day school held on Wednesday was a sue
cessful and novel affair. The amount of
coru which can be raised from 20 kernels
when we'll taken care of is surprising, and
the amount brought in showed the chill
dren had tOiled early and lac TO bring
forth their level best. Cl arlie Willis OBJ
tanned the first prlze.of a silver cup for the
most corn, and Eta Jones a silver napkin
ring for the least corn. The supper table
was beautifully supplied with corn in ev-
cry imaginable form and two hundred
guests partouk thereof The concert was
fine affair. Mrs. Davis and Mr.. Burnett
are artists of rare excellence. The Schu-
sier families execution on the violin was
very interesting. The male trio was one Of
the finest we have heard. Young Ameri-
Gus Jr., three years old, performed drum
solo which was. greeted with much ap.
CLAUSE, as was the song of little Miss Be-
mis- The net proceeds were SlO4.36.
The fall term at the Academy ends on
Tuesday, Nov. IL. Examination of class
es will take place on the last two days.
Exhibition on Tuesday evening at 7l-2
O'Clock. Several gentlemen Of the place
have gratuitously delivered lectures TO the
school during the term and will continue
them during the winter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13

when you visit or leave the city Of NEW YoRK, save
annoyance and expense Of carriage hire and stop Ct
GRAND CENTRAL DEPOT. 1t has over $50 elegant
" FURNISHED rooms, and is fitted up At expense Of
over SsOO,OOO Elevator, steam, aud all modern in
P.otemenls. European plan. The hEsTAI'
ANTS, Lunch Counter and Wine Rooms are sup
phed with the best the markets furnish. The GU.
tHe u unsurpassed Rooms for single person. u %
ana " per day rich suites for families proportonAte-
low 80 that visitors to the city and travellers can
I'VE more iuxuriously for less money, at the GRAND
Union, than at any other hrstclass hotel In the oy
stages and cars pass the hotel every minute for Az
parts Of the city. OF. 6w D.GARRIs0N, Managers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13

A young child Of C. II. Henderson was
so severely scalded by falling into pail OF
hot water Thursday Of last week, that it
died the next day.
Two young bears were captured in the
west part Of the town few nights since,
by J. II. Higgins and o. a. johnson. An
old bear was heard near by, but the dark-
ness prevented its being captured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13

The Massachusetts vote foots up as fol-
lows: CASTOR, 05OOl Talbot, s9,243; An
drews labor reform), 100. Gaston's plu-
rality over Talbot 665s; Gaston'a majority,
$3.50. The total vote is 1S5,2A-over $4,000
above last years, when Washburn had 81
1888, to 20, 800 for Gaston-and but 74O6 short
of the presidential vote in 1872, when Grant
had IA 90 majority.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13

Does Mrs. Livermore fully real ize her
responsibility as a lecturer? a despatch
in an evening paper states that captain
Jesse c. Pushee, one of the veteran SOL
diers of Nashua, n. H., who served in the
Third Regiment New Hampshire Volun-
teers during the rebellion, committed sui
eide at noon to-day by hanging himself.
The deceased was subject to respondent
moods. Last night he listened to Mrs.
Lvermore's lecture Concerning Hus-
bands went home depressed and, to-day,
ended his life as stated. He was about six
ty years of age, and leaves a wife and sew
eral children"
Brattleboro ladies who have troublesome
husbands will please take notice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13

Somerset-the last town to hear from in
this county-in the recent Congressional
election gave votes for Denison, for
McL.ane, and none for Poland. Poland's
plurality in Windham county is thus re-
duced 10 2s4, and his majority to 5, against
a majority of 1851 in September. Deni-
sons plurality in the entire district is not
far from 400 and his majority 200.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13
a Map OF she United States Given


II you want beautiful colored map, 1880 inches,
OF the United States send your name and post once
address to g. L. Harrison S State Street. Boston,
Mass; to L. =. Booth, 220 Broadway, New Yorh City;
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Hallway, Chicago III, and copy viii be sent you hM
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13

ofthe 6ls bills introduced into the Leg,
islature at The present session, about two
thirds yet remain to be disposed of, incud-
Ing all of the most important ones yet the
day adjournment has been fixed for the
18th Inst,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13
Heaven Fir.t Lav,. Ord.,

- MI
in eAtnG, sleeping aud exercise and Abstinence from
such dangerous irritants alcohol and tobacco tend
70 secure long aud healthful life. But even stnet
observance OF these wholesome rules will not AWAY
avert sickness The best safeguard against epidemic
and other diseases is DR. WALKERS CALIFoRSIA Va
ESAA bIr1Ehs, which, by promoting = regular aud
i've organs keep the body in the best possible eond
lion for resisting and repellng the causes Of dseas
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Fletcher ce!e-
brated their silver wedding on the eve
ming Of the 9th inst. Relatives and friends
to The number Of twenty-five or thirty,
were present, and many handsome gins
were bestowed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13
WIllianasNIIle.

Our village school, under the instruc-
ton Of Mary A. Burnett, closed Nov. G..
The names oflhose not absent or iardy are
Abbie Batchelder, Alice Nash, Mertie
Hosley, Minnie Stedmsn, Florence Morse,
Carrie Nash, Lena Hall, Charlie. Staples,
Moses Stone, Charlie Nash, Henry Nash,
Walter Harvey.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-13

Last week John G. Wadlelgh of Graf
ton while assisting ne'ghbor in shingling
his house received severe injuries by fall
ing to the ground. The staging gave way
by reason Of not sufficient mailing OF the
brackets whereby Mr.. w. fell together with
the staging the distance of twenty leet.