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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07
StrattOn.

-Straton has had a "sensaton" at last,
the sensation being the appearance of a
large black bear near the residence Of K.
Il. FORESTER, last Monday, the 81 inst, at !
p. NJ. Mr.. f., who was standing by his
door, first saw bruin as be emerged from a
thicket near the sugar house and came in
to fnll view in the pasture, and moved
along in a southerly direction towards the
residence Of MIR. +. II. Willis. But as
soon as he was fairly seen, he turned about
aud started back, headed towards the south.
He WAS pursued by Mr.. FORESTER and Rev.
Mr.. Emmons, and was again seen moving
leisufely along through the woods beyond
the sugar house but the house dog COM
ing NJ, gave him hot chase up the steep
pitch, the bear having turned almost at
right angles towards the west. The bear
was seen no more, but the dog soon came
back from the west woods, having follow
ed him as il is supposed, nearly half mile
across the clearing 10 that point. Although
bears are sometimes seen here, they sell
dom appear 50 near a dwelling. We trust
our neighbors will not be nnduly alarmed
by this story, as the like may not happen
again in generation, aud, amer all, a bear
is only a bear.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07

Rev. +. w. Olmsted, pastor of tho Con-
gregational church, has been absent upon
his annual vacation.
The hay crop is much larger than last
year, and all crops are looking finely.
Leland and Gray Seminary buildings
will be repaired before the opening of the
fall term. We learn that the trustees OF
the seminary have engaged Prof. II. c.
Robbins as principal for the ensuing year.
They have been fortunate in so doing.
Prof. Robbins has during the past few
years been engaged in teaching in the West
where he is well known as popular and
efficient instructor. Miss Emma Olmsted
has been engaged as preceptress and teach
er of French. She is well known as
teacher Of excellent ability and experience.
With the present management the patrons
Of this Seminary may be certain tha the
institution will maintain its place among
the best academies in the State. We no.
tice by the ad vertisemeut in the PHOENIX
that the fall term begins wednesday, Sept.
I'd. A very full attendance is expected.
We do not hear the whistle of West
River railway trains yet, but hope that in
due season we may.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07

On Wednesday, Rev. L. p. Merrlfeld
fell from load Of hay and was badly in
jured about the head and shoulder. We do
not learn that his condition is dangerous.
-Wayland Davis, grandson of Grant
Holden, was recently thrown from a load
of hay, receiving somewhat serious min
RES One wrist was broken aud there
were bad cuts and Commissions upon the
head He is nov. doing well aud is consid-
cred out of danger.
The friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w.
Blandln will DO glad to learn that thew are
now "on from the Vest for short visit.
Ihey seem in excellent health, aud through
nineteen years of absence still retain much
of youth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07

Two valuable animals, n COW and a
bull, belonging TO Edward Thurber, were
killed by lightning during the thunder
shower on Friday evening last. They
were found dead under large tree in the
woods in Mr.. Thurber's pasture. The tree
was but slightly grazed and no marks of
the fluid were discernable on the animals.
The school in district No. 2 closed Jul
ly 31st. Number of scholars, Il; average
attendance, II; absent but not tardy, II.
The names of those neither absent or tardy
are: Sarah Salisbury, Lucy Salisbury, Ar
ba Burnett, Herbert Wiswell, Sammie
Bullock, Frankie Burnett. Absent less
than three days: Hattie Wiswell, Bessie
Mcclure, Willie Atkins.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07

LAKE PLEASANT CAMP EETINa. Next
week Thursday begins the Spiritualist
camp-meeting at Lake Pleasant. The
managers have procured a number of
speakers, who will give lectures on the
afternoons of each week day, and on the
Sundays in the forenoon and afternoon.
The lectures will begin at lOl a. m. and p
p. m. on the two Sundays. All the rail-
roads will carry passengers at half fare, and
VIII transport the baggage and furniture of
the campers free. Extra SUNDAY trains
will run from Springfield, Hoosac Tunnel.
Brattleboro, Fitchburg. Lake Pleasant
grove is dry and healthy, and free nom
malaria. The campers are fortunate in
finding so healthy and lovely a spot, and
with the splendid music, the ELOQUENT
speak ing, the bathing and the good board
may expect to enjoy themselves highly for
couple of weeks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07

The district convention at White River
Junction comes next Wednesday, and
there is little doubt that Judge Poland
will be renominated. The movement for
Col. Mead doesn't appear to be making any
great Roadway; and though it is lately
given out that Hon. d. C. Dennison of
Royalton has consented to have his name
used as a candidate, the announcement
comes too late to have any effect in the
canvass. With both Poland and Willard
returned TO Congress-as there is now little
doubt they will be-Vermont will retain
her high standing and be sure that her in
terests will be ably maintained in the af-
fairs OF the nation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07

said that false teachers would come, and to
the Christian the fall of even the brightest
star in the armament OF the church mill
tant should be but fulfilment Of the Mas
ter's prophecy. To the man outside OF
Christianity who carefully considers the
matter the fall Of one reputed to be a Chris
tisn should prove no more against the sys-
tenn and its discipline than the dishonesty
of a merchant proves against merchants as
a class, or than the corruptness of one man
proves against Jail humanity. Where re-
ligion looks with most hope for its gains,
among the strong-headed, right-hearted
men and women of the world, no perma-
nent harm can he done to its cause If the
worst should come and the brightest pull
pit light in America be lost in cloud of
STANDARDIZATION Journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07

by Miss Clara Barnard, gave entire ,afi.r
ton to both parents and children.
THE Ladies Social Circle" con,...,.,
with the Universaist Society held
pleasant gathering last week TDn,s,...
the residence Of Mrs. a. l.. Childs n, ~
village, and az she is famous for ku,.,,
how 10 make these parties occcasiop,,c,'
terest and pleasure, the assembly va, a.,
usually large, eighty-f four sitting d,v,'
supper. The house was t0slemllv r,,,a.,,
with evergreeus, clematis and c,o,ro ii,
ers. There were three swinge ana
croquet-sets, 10 ainuse the loyrrs ,.c wv.
door exercise; while in the hons. ,.
was music and conversation. ma, I
among our own citizens, but rrir5d. g.
Bennington, Brattlebor1 aud IloIyol,
Mass, who were fortunately present a,
supper there was an "Old Folks ,,i.l, g,
which Mrs. VIM. Childs presided
in the costume Of OF l77G. The t,,J Co.,.
the choicest and latest kind of ri.o ~. -,
cry, crowned with the olden uule ,,l,...
golden maize. There was MT a Ji.h
the table under fifty years age. and .,..,.
were over seventy. Knives and tyo.ra,,
forks with crooked horn handle. .r,.,.,,
the difference between "now" and "r.....
There was young folks tab.o s,.5
children's table, with no crowd ,r..''
fusion, but just good time. Iouy ,,o
Mrs. Annette Guilds, who is AS r.ll,.. ,,.,
efficient by the bed side of the Sick ,...,
dying as at the festive board.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07

A despatch from Fort Gibson illustrates
tho difficulty of treating Indians as amena-
BILE to civil law. An Indian was confined
in Jail at that place charged with murder.
The tribe to which the prisoner belonged
came into town, released the accused, and
threatened to burn the place If any more of
their people were confined. This is just
what white men have done under some
stance, probably, the, Indians not only did
not know their act was unlawful, but be-
lieved 1t TO be the right and proper remedy
for the case.-N. Y. Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07

Prof. l.. A. Butterfeld is giving in
s'ruction to class in Elocution. Mr.. b. is
successful teacher ia this branch of edu-
Gallon and has met with deserved success
In the numerous colleges and academies
where he has been engaged.
An unsuccessful attempt was recently
made by few Jealous but misguided per-
sons to seize quantity of liquor in transit
to the Town Agent A lawyer and an
othcer were imported for the occasion, but
amer little consideration, they were paid
OIL and quietly sent home. No one hurt.
The village schools closed last week
friday The primary department, taught
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07
G. A. FORBUSH,
GEO. HOWE,
District Republican Committee.
81. Johnsbury, July 8, 1874
WINDUAM COUNTY DELEGATEs-4l.
pemecra,Ic Count, Convention

Tho Democrats, Liberal Republicans, and all others
in Windham County opposed to the present admins
tration aEd who are in favor of republican form Of
Govenment-not in n1ne only, but in reality-a
Government such "a bequeathed to us by Jeffer-
son and jackson and shsmelessly .prosttuted by
General Grant, arc requested to assemble in mass
Convention ut the Court House in Fayetteville, on
Thursday thc Goth day Of August, 1874 at 10 O'Clock
M, for the purpose Of nominating candidates for
County officers to DO supported at the ensuing cleo
ton.
The skies are Frightening; let the "old Guard" rally
TO bring the Government back to its ancient land.
marks and purity
H. Il. +; SMITH SMITH, County
CHAs. SMITH committee
July Goth, 1874
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07

A CORNER IN CoRN.-One OF the most
successful CORNERS in corn ever witneas-
ed at Chicago, occurred Friday. The price
opened at 67 cents, fell TO 90, then to so,
when there was lull, the dealers wishing
to see the days receipts. Soon prices went
up to 81 cents, and when II. became known
that the "corner" had contracted for the
shipment of l,O2l 500 bushels, there was
the greatest confusion and uproar. Prices
went up to GO and later TO 70, when Sturges,
the leader in the corner, offered so cents,
Large quantities were sold at this price.
amidst the greatest excitement, one firm
alone selling 250,000 bushels. The excite
ment continued and the dealers FASTENED
to Sturges's counting house with receipts
for purchases TO get their checks before
O'Clock. When the clock struck 8 the
crowd burst the doors open, claiming that
the time piece had been tempered with,
but finally they dispersed. 1t is said that
large numbers of small dealers will have
to suspend. There were in store 2,059, 1872
bushels of corn, Thursday, held by the
combination, who are said to have 1000, 900
bushels under contract at Chicago and the
East. The combination extends from
Iowa to New York. The Bank OF Montre-
al furnishes tho funds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07

On Friday last some miscrcant placed
tie across the track of the VT. Valley Rail-
road at the sharp curve just below the SAT-
ford meadow. The 2 o'clock p. NJ. pas
senger train going south ran into it, but
fortunately was not thrown from the track.
"A valuable horse belonging to Ira
Smith was seriously injured last week
while moving on the lot near Horace
Goodhue's when going down hill the sta
pie came out OF the neck yoke, causing the
tongue TO drop, bringing the cutter bar
against the leg of tho horse, and severing
cord.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07

If we are not much mistaken, the public
sentiment on the whole subject is pretty
much this-that, ifMr. Tilton has not fully
proved his charges, Mr.. Beecher has not
yet fully answered them, especially so far
as relates to the evidence of his own letters ;
that II Mr.. Beecher is innocent, his so called
"defence" is not being well managed by
his friends and, finally, that the whole
affair is scandal which ought never to have
been forced upon the publc.-N Y. Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07
Notice.

Agreeable to the recommendation Of the District
Republican Committee of the Second Congressional
District of Vermont the Republicans of the town OF
Brattleboro are requested to meet in the Town Hal
on Saturday, August sth, at O'Clock p. mr. for the
purpose of choosing eight delegates to the District
Convention to he held at White River Junction on the
18th Of August.
Brattleboro, July 80, 1874.
WILLIAM s. NEWTON,l M,
IL. E. TAYLOR, IoMu
JULIUS j. ESTEY, Ooinm'e'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07
West BPartIeI,OrO,

Repairs on tho academy buildings are
progressing finely, and the school will
open on the 18th, under the continued
charge of V. f. Lang, A. b., principal,
with Miss Il. NJ. Warmer as assistant,
Miss w. l.. Chase, teacher Of music. and
Mrs II. ID. Fisher, teacher of drawing and
painting. ....
Rev. c. =. King, from Boston, will
lecture on temperance in the Congrega-
uonsl church, next Sunday evening at 7
o'clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07

Coroner Voltman of New York di,coy'
cred baby farm in basement in l9'h
street, Saturday, where illegitimate chill
dren are fed on soothing syrup till they die
The farm was in connection with a house
of questionable repute, where eight I'M
married mothers were found. Al the lat
ter place a baby had been sold, saturday
for S2S,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07

Peter b. Sweeney, the brains of the brok-
en- Tammany ring, is taking life easy in
Belgium. Connolly is gazing on the pyra-
mids of Egypt and comparing them with
the amount of money he stole. Woodward
fits about Europe, his property being care
fully looked after by friend and partner
at Norwalk. Genet is thought to be In
London.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07

The State police at Boston have infor-
nation that Thomas Cahll has been arrest
cd in Ireland, charged with the murder OF
Bridget Landergan, a servant girl in the
Dorchester district, on the 9th Of last De-
cember. Cahill is held TO await the arriv-
al OF requisition papers from the United
States government, when he will be brought
back TO Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07

The popular memory on the back-pay
business in the West is quite lively, and
not even the Beccher-Titon scandal is able
to obscure it. In Indiana, one of the most
popular Congressman from that State, two
years ago, has just been defeated at the
nominating convention for that reason
alone.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07

The republicans are going to make bold
push for the control of New Jersey, this
year. They think they have grounds for
expecting to name republican successor
to Governor Parker and a republican sue
cossor to Senator Stockton, whose steward
ship expires next Winter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07

kind occurring. Both the whites and
blacks polled their full registered vote.
About 40 negroes voted the white ticket,
and four whites voted with the negroes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07
Notice.

The republicans of Guilford are requested to meet
at the Town House on Saturday, Aug. g. at O'Clock
p m. to choose delegate to tho District Convention
to be held at White River Junction, Aug. H.
r. B. FIELD.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07

In the municipal election at Vlcksburg,
Miss, Tuesday, the whites carried the city
by about $50 majority, their first poll tical
victory since 1861. There was perfect
peace aud order, no disturbance of any
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07

The thorough instrro io. aimed @,
Powers Institute is draw {, mat in>..
tulion large number Of students. See
notice Of fall term in our columns.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07

The notorious Lord Gordon committed
suicide by blowing his brains out, at his
residence in Canada, on Saturday last.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07

The Marylanders think ex-postmaster
General Creswell would make good re-
publican candidate for President In 1870.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07
TO ADVERTISERS.

tHEVERA0NT PHGNlX has a larger circulation than
aoy other Newspaper In Southern Vermont
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07
Vernon.

Rev. Mr.. Sunderland of Mortified,
Mass, will preach in the Union Church
next Sunday, at the usual hour.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07

The following paragraph from the Bos-
ton Journal of Wednesday tells the whole
story ofthe great scandal for the past week /:
The Beecher-Tilton scandal, which has
been comparatively quiet for a few days,
has been re-opened alresh by the Investi-
eating Committee requesting from Mr..
Tlton documents confirming his charges
against Mr.. Beecher, by the return of Frank
Moulton, and by Mrs. Tiltons cross-ex-
animation. Mr.. Tilton says that he has
already furnished sufficient documentary
proof of Mr.. Beecher's quilts that the COM
mittee has not treated him fairly, and in
accordance with his counsel's advice he
will not again appear before a committee
which has not tho power to compel the at
tendance OF witnesses. He respects the
committee individually, but collectively
regards them as Beecher's friends, and
consequently Tilton's enemies. Mr.. Moul-
ton, on his return, was, as a matter of
course, interviewed by the industrious
newsmongers. He places himself in the
attitude OF peace maker; he is willing TO
testify before the committee when no re-
eeives written request from both Beecher
and Tilton to do so, but not before, and is
cautious in his replies to some impairment
queries, refusing to be pumped dry" by
newspaper reporters. He says he has re-
celved no request from Mr.. Beecher to tes-
tify, and has not sought to avoid him since
his absence from the city. Mrs. Tilton's
cross-examination places Theodore before
the public in even a worse light than her
previous statement. She accuses him of
the meanest possible conduct toward her,
charging him with cruelty, unjust sus-
piclon and a violation Of the rules of COM
mon courtesy. AS before, she positively
denies the charges OF criminality.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07
rsi.tr.ct 1,erunIlcan Convention.

In accordance with the vote Of the last District Con-
ycnon, the Republican voters Of the several towns in
the Second Congressional District Of Vermont, are
hereby notified to meet at the place Of holding Free
mans Meetings in their respective towns on Saturday,
the 9th day of August 1874 at O'Clock In the after
noon, to choose delegates to the District Convention,
to Ge held at white River junction, Wednesday,
the 18th day Of August, 1874 at O'Clock in the after
noon, for the purpose of nominating candidate for
Representative in Congress for said district.
The several town committees will forthwith put up
notices Of the time and place Of holding caueuses in
their respective towns, asreeably to this notice
Zach town casting less than one hundred republican
votes for Governor at the last State election will be
entitled to one delegate, and each town casting more
than hundred votes will be entitled to sddi
bonal delegate for each fractional part Of hundred
exceeding fifty, and they apportioned
to the several towns according to the schedule hereto
attached. Tho officers of the respective will
give to the delegates elected proper credentials and will
forthwith send to the member Of the District Commit
mttee in thor county duplicate copies Of the same.
FRANKLIN FAIRBANKS,
JOHN b. MEAD,
C. A. FORBUSH,
GEO. HOWE,
uistrict RenuIlican Committae
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07
Gaynor's libel suit against Tilton has been

Gaynor's libel suit against Tilton has been
abandoned.
Mr. Morris, Tllton's counsel, said We'd
nesday that should at once begin a suit for
damages against Henry Ward Beecher for
criminal conversation with Mrs. Tilton.
The summons would be served on Mr.
Beecher's counsel to-day or tomorrow, and
the suit will be pressed at the first session
of the Supreme Court. The litigation may
last year or two.
Mr. Francis D. Moulton, the "mutual"
friend Of Beecher and Tilton, who is sup
posed to know all about the trouble, and
for whose testimony the investigating COM
mittee have been waiting, now promises to
be on hand on Saturday evening, when he
will tell all he knows of this "mlserabe af-
fair" as he calls it, and will also produce
all the documentary evidence in his pos
session.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-07
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