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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06

FRANCE.-The course of the Count dc
Chamburl has destroyed the Influence OF
the lcgtimlst party in France. The Or
lcanists have very little popular strength
and their leaders are men without Visof
and political sagacity. Tho real rivals in
France are the Republicans aud the Bona
partists. The French people recur regret
fully to the eighteen fat and peaceful years
of the empire, when trade was brisk, mon
ey plenty and France respected. They
have not forgotten Sedan, but the death of
the emperor in exile, has atoned for that,
and why should the grudge be nourished
against his SOM The Frcnchman cannot
easily forget that the two most brilliant
periods in French history since Louis
Fourteenth, have been the regnS of the
two Napoleons. In the first, the nation
was surleited with military glory, in the
last the commercial prosperity and poliu-
cal prestige of France attained their acme.
These are solid arguments appealing at
once TO the vanity and aud thrift of the
Frenchman. Not eyen Sedan can eclipse
the brilliant period that preceded ii. Rouher,
the BOnapartist leader, is one Of the bOldest
and SIMPLEST of French politicians, and it
may reasonably be supposed that Mcmahon,
disguised witt legitimacy, may now in
cline to the political claims Of the family Of
generous. In view of these considerations
we are not surprised that Bonapartist stock
is decidedly buoyant in Paris.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06

Roberts, s. w; II. o. Gilett, J. Wi a. c.
stetson. Treasurer; A. A. Bulterfold. Sec
retarv; A, p. Edwards, S. D.; e. II. Stet-
son, j D.; VIM. II. Lynde, Willard Weeks,
Stewards; w. c. Niles, Chaplain; II. G.
Millington, Marshall J. L.. Harrington,
Chorster; George Porter, Tyler.
"A party of some 80 or 60 sleigh riders
came to ibis place from Colerainc, Mass,
Feb. 3D., and spent happy evening at Glen
Hall, tripping 1.-THE light fantastic
Mercury 20 deg. below zero, Monday
morning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06
WnlianIsyiIIe,

The little boy Waller Fisher, son of
George Fisher who was with Mr.. and Mrs.
Gilbert Lamb when thrown from their car
rage on the 29Ih ut., lived but "a hours
amer the accident. Mrs. Lamb is still in a
preearious condition. Some hopes, how
ever, are entertained of her recovery. Mr..
Lamb is so as TO be about, but with bruis-
ed face and bad eye, but OF least dangerous
injuries.
Our Exhibition" did not come Off as
advertised, because of The sad accident, but
is to be held on Friday evening, 18th inst.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06

property in fee, and to manage 1t at their
pleasure, can they be logically considered
incompetent TO express an opinion upon
the taxes which may be laid upon it, Does
taxation without representation cease TO be
tyranny, and become justice, when the
taxed property owner is a woman? This
is the question TO which a good-naturcd
laugh at Miss Anthony does not seem to
be an entirely satisfactory answer.-G. W.
Carts ia HdIpcr'S Weekly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06
w ardglDOrO.

The road case in which the town of
Sunderland seeks to have the towns of
"ardsboro and Arlington aid in keeping
in repair the road across the mountain 10
Stration, was heard last week before the
commissioners, who decided that Wards
oor9 was not suthciently benefited by said
road TO make her liable TO contribution
also that Arlington should pay five twelnhs
OF the expense of keeping the road i'm re-
pair up as far as the old Kelly hotel for the
next five years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06

The meeting of the STAG Board OF Agricul-
ture at Westminster, on Tuesday and
wednesday of next week, will be an oc-
casion of much interest to the f.rmers in
this section OF the State. Addresses will
be delivered and essays read by prominent
agriculturists, on important topics, and no
doubt there will be large attendance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06

Congress is dividing its attention be-
tween financial matters, the proposed
amendments to the bankrupt law, the army
appropriation bill, and the Louisiana mud
die, with numerous other matters Of lesser
importance, but nothing definite or note
worthy in the way of legislation has been
accomplished.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06

A secret conclave of politicians met at the
Addison House in Middebury, the other
d ay, in the interest of N. r. Sprague, Jr.,
of Brandon, as candidate for Governor;
but it doesn't seem 10 have proved the sue
cess which that gentleman might have
wished. About 80 men were present, but
Sprague's chief managers got disguised
and went home before the call TO order
which action does not appear at all strange
in the light Of the statements set forth by a
Springfield Union correspondent, as quot
ed elsewhere.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06

Philadelphia and Pennsylvania have APP
propriated nearly four millions OF dollars
for the centennial. Other cities and States
by individual subscriptions have done
quite handsomely. Now, however, in spite
of the understanding when the Govern
ment consented TO give the exhibition its
moral support and authority by inviting
foreign nations TO participate, Congress is
importnned to appropriate anywhere from
one to five millions of dollars towards its
expenses. This, says the Albany Journal,
is unfair and foolish. Unfair, because it is
asking Congress to do a thing it has no
right to do. The peoples money can not
be voted away in this manner, and the CEN
tennial managers ought to know it. We
earnestly hope all needed funds will be
raised, but let 1t be done in the proper way.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06

AS Mrs. Simeon Barrett was returnin.
from neighbours on the evening Of the
9th ult., she slipped and fell, striking upon
her left hip and fracturing the bone in close
proximity 10 the hip joint. Fears were at
first entertained that she mis ht not survive
the shock, she being lady of over 70 year,
Of age but under the skilful treatment Of
DR.. Geo. Spaf1ord, she seems 10 be doing
wall
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06

The snow that has lately fallen, prom
Uses 10 greatly improve the travelling, vi ich
rcjoices our lumbermen, as there are many
logs yet to be drawn TO the mills.
A special town meeting was held here
on Tuesday, January 9Th, at which a tax
OF sixty-iive cents on dollar OF the grand
list was levied, 10 pay balance remaining
Oh the war Indebtedness Of the town, said
tax to be paid by the 18th of May next.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06

On opening Thursday mornings daily
papers we were agreeably surprised TO learn
that Hon. L. p. Poland of this State had
returned his back pay into the U. S. Treas
ury. In a letter to Treasurer Spinner, dat
ed Jan. 81, accompanying his check for the
money, Judge Poland reviews the whole
matter OF Congressional compensation at
considerable length, and gives good and
sufficient reasons for his action in the mat
ter. We regret that we cannot publish the
letter this week, but shall give 1t a place in
our next issue,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06
OBITUARY.

The death of Mr.. Skies, recorded un-
der the usual obituary headngor the PHG-
NIX this week, is deserving Of more than
ordinary notice. Hehad passed his eighty
ninth year; and his wife, who died some
eight months ago, had attained the age of
eighty-six. Three generations of lives
like theirs would extend back to the days
Of the pilgrims. The fourth generation of
their descendants was in the house with
them at the time of their death. This wor-
thy couple etained their intellectual facul-
ties unimpaired up to the last day of their
lives, and were in every respect distin-
guished representatives of Puritan train
ing, sentiment and belief; simple in their
tastes and manners, honest, industrious,
cheerful, sincere and kindly in their social
intercourse, and devout in their attention
10 religious duties as members of the Con-
gregational church. Mr.. Skies had tall
ent for music and in early times, when
church music was in its primitive condi-
ton, he used TO play the bass yiol for the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06

Last week we published an article from
a Massachusetts journal reviewing the ABB
by Smith COW case from the anti-woman's
rights side of the question; this week we
copy an article from the pen OF Mr.. George
William Curtis, who takes the opposite
view, and sees in Miss Smith a second Sam
Adams. "You pays your money and you
takes your choice"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06

The creditors of the bankrupt firm of Jay
Cooke d Company have placed the estate in
the hands of trustee for settlement. Mr..
Henry D. Cooke expresses satisfaction with
I he action of the creditors, and says that
Mr. Lewis, the trustee elected, will not al
low the property TO be sacrificed. He is
confident that every creditor will be paid
in full, and that a large enough balance
will remain TO enable the firm to resume
business within one year from this time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06

The Supreme Court has adjourned until
the first Monday in March. This recess is
taken to enable the Judges, who have a
large number of cases before them, 10 write
up their opinions. At the re-assembling of
the Court in March, Judge Waite will take
his seat as Chief Justice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06

This weeks snow storm and cold snap
extended throughout New England, New
York and the Canadas. Thermometer re-
ports vary from three or four degrees below
zero in Connecticut to 40 below in North
ern New Hampshire. The cold weather
insures a good ice crop on the Hudson riv-
err, although week ago none had been Sc
cured. Large quantities of ice are being
stored in Maine, in anticipation OF a scare
ity in other sections.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06

WINDHAM COUNTY AoRlcULrURAL So
cIETT,-The adjourned meeting of the
Windham Co. Ag'l Society will Ge held at
the Fayetteville Hotel, in NewfaAe. ON
Tuesday, Feb. 10th. 1t is proposed, at mis-
meeting, to thoroughly revise the constitu-
tion and rules Of the society, and it is de-
sirable that there should be good attend
ance Of all who hay wish to see its interests
promoted. The annual meeting OF the
board of managers iii occur at the same
time and place, and prell.. unls VIII DC
awarded 10 exhibitors OF grain aud ~.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06

The contest over the elections for new
parliament in England is proceeding with
spirit, and so far the results are favorable
to the conservatives. or finy-six elections
held last week, thirty-one resulted in the
election of conservative candidates and
twenty-five in the election of liberals.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06

A man calling himself Edward l..
Bailey, was arrested here last week by
Deputy Sheriff Thomas Evans, Of London
derry, for swindling farmers by p1rchas-
ing stock aud produce Of them, pas ing
them in large counterfeit bills, and receive
ing good money for change. He was taken
to Ncwflue Jail to await trial.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06

The schemes of the Postmaster General
have all failed before Congress. The postal
telegraph has been rejected in committee,
and the bill for postal savings banks was
reported adversely to the House.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06

Young America is always practical, and
ing: A youth in Salisbury, four years old,
and his young sister, saw rat hasten into
hole In the floor. Said be, isis, the BIZ
BILE says watch and pray You pray while
l watch the hole, and I'll hit him when he
comes out"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06

The ladies of the Universalisi society
gave a dramatic entertainment aud festival
In the town hall, on Tuesday evening. jan
10Th, which was largely attended and
proved to be perfect success, netting them
nearly SIPS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06

The public debt was reduced sl,sl5,2ll
during the month of January-a welsome
indication that the "hard times" are Civ
ing way to returning business prosperity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06

Tho Connecticut Democrats held their
State Convention at New Haven on TDds-
day, and re-nominated their last years
ticket.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06

The New York Commercial Advertiser
thinks it would he good thing to let wo-
men vote about five years and see how
sick they would get of II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06

The officers of Unity Lodge, F. d A.
NJ, elected Jan. 20, for the year ensuing
are as follows; W. p. Jones, VIM; y. L.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06

Mercury ranged from IS to % degrees
below zero, beTe, last Wednesday morning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06
TO ADYERTISERS.

THEVERM0NT PHOENIX has larger circulation than
anyothsr Newspaper In Southern Vermont
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06

choir. His wife did the most of her own
housework up to tho day Of her death and
indeed was smittcn down while in the
midst Of its performance. Though with
but limited means, yet they had n suilicen-
cy for their wants; were always peaceful
and contented and Mr.. Skies said but
short time before bis death, abiding to the
spirit of the times, that he was as happy as
IL he had half million of dollars. He
still retained his cheerrulness Of mind, and
used to sing psalms and hymns after the
loss of his lifelong companion, whom he
knew he was soon to follow. They have
gone out as quietly and calmly as the light
OF a fair day, to DO followed by a brighter
morrow; rs if death were but the going to
nights sweet rcpote. Mr.. Skies aud his
wife were originally from Northampton,
Mass, and came to Vermont at an early
day. They were almost the only survivors
OF state OF society that has now, unlortu-
II. tcly, nearly passed away. They have
left US at last; their pleasant light is oxtin-
guished and if one would retain an idea
of the beauty OF the Puritan character in
its excellence, let him recall TO mind the
lives Of unvatying innocence, usefulness
and responsibility which they have led.
Mr.. Skies was the oldest male resident Of
Brattleboro, as well as the oldest member
of the Center Congregational church. He
commenced life as ahsiter's apprentice, and
came to Brattleboro in 1911, engaging first
in the manufacture Of hats in the firm Of
Philips & Skies, aud afterwards kept the
hotel now known as the American House
for several years. lie also, for time, kept
his late residence on Main ST. as a temper
Rnce hotel.
The funeral ccrcmunie, were held al the
Congregational church on Monday aiter-
noon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-06

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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-07-28

THIS extract from Robert Hall is
contained in his wonderful Sermon
on Modern Infidelity, which is re-
produced from memory, not having
the volume containing it at hand,
and perhaps there may be some
verbal variations. He says:
"The actions of men are governed
more by their character than by their
interests; their conduct takes its
color more from their acquired tastes
than from deliberate regard to
their greatest good. 1t is only on
great occasions the mind awakes to
take an extended survey of her
whole course, and that she suffers
the dictates of reason to impress q
new bias upon her movements. The
actions of each day are, for the most
part, links which follow each other
in the chain of custom. Hence the
great effort Of practical wisdom is to
imbue the mind with right tastes,
affections, and habits, the elements
Of character and masters of action"
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-07-28
coMMuNIcl
THE SCANDALIZER.

The most miserable and most de-
tested set of men that exist, are that
class who cannot find more pleasure
for their miserable existence than to
scandalize their fellow neigh bors.
Motives, animated by a second ma
ture, full of deceit, malice and CHI
canery, which, phrenologically term
ed, constitutes well matured idiot;
who, through jealousy and ignor-
ance, and the insufficient lack of
brain to balance their cranium;-
such vipers cause dissatisfaction in
the best regulated communities. The
saying of an old adage, and very
true one, " Anger your friend "a sup
posed one) and you will be surprised
to learn what a villain you are -
in his estimation. Such incipient
nonentities were not tolerated in the
days of Webster, Clay, Calhoun,
nor even in ancient times, the days
of Brutus or Caesar; space would oc-
cupy their place; they would be
Stunned by all, and lett to rot in
their own individuality, a political
bubble as it were; one who cannot
call his soul his own, with no con-
-scientious scruples, would auction
off to gain fame the interest of the
commonwealth. We are supposed
to be in this generation a civilized
people, therefore progression should
take the front ranks. Even the
." Heathen Chinee" that Bret Harte
speaks of, and the slaves of the
West Indies = such savages have
more reasoning power than the edu-
Gated scandalizer of this age.
AMERICANUS.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-07-28
NOTICE.

HNHE CO-PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE
IL existing between Grier & Sweetapple is
this day dissolved by mutual consent j. W.
Grier will continue the business at the office
of Wells. Fargo Co., collect and pay all debts
of the firm.
J.W. GRIER
H. SWEETAPPLE,
Per J. W. GRIER, Agent.
Silver City Nevada, Julys. 1874. 4w
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-07-28

FOR THE TIMES.
TO ANASTACIA.
would that every angry shaft
From troubles bitter sheaf,
Would wing its flight to pierce my heart
To give to thine relief.
would that every i'll and woe,
That every bitter care,
Would force their way within my heart
That for thee might bear
I'd genial deem the icy chill.
The biting frost and cold,
The stormy tempest, love, if you
We're sheltered in the fold.
If my frail bark was tossed about,
OF angry winds the sport,
Calm as on CLASSY lake I'd feel
If thou vert safe in port.
And if thy choice DER me should pass,
To bless another's life,
His truest friend I'd ever be
Because thou vert his wife,,
ED. A. DoLAN
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-07-28
UNION REPUBLICAN,
State Central Committee

a A MEETING OF THE UNION Re-
n publican State Central Committee, held
in Virginia City, June oath, 1874, it was
Resolved, That State Convention of the
Union Republican party be held at Win
nemucca on Thursday, September oath, 1874.
to nominate candidates for the following Of
fees, to-wit:
Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Represent
ative in Congress, two Justices of the Supreme
Court llong and short terms), Secretary of
State, Attorney General, Treasurer of State,
Controller of State, Surveyor General
Superintendent of Public Instruction, State
Mineralogist. Clerk of the Supreme Court,
State Printer and State Central Committee,
and for the transaction of such other business
rs shall properly come before the Convention.
Resolved That each county be entitled to
one delegate at large, one for each 100 votes
and one for each fraction over 80 votes cast
for j. W. Haines, Presidential Elector, at the
general election of 1879.
Resolved, That the test to be required of
all voters at tie primary elections of the par
ty shall be- First-Are you citizen of the
United States and State of Nevada, or will you
be a lawful voter at the ensuing election?
Second-will you support the nominees of the
Republican State and County Convention at
the next election?
Resolved, That the several county commit
tees be recommended to adopt such other
means and tests may seem to them neces-
sary to the promotion of purity and fairness
at the primaries.
Delegates are apportioned TO the several
counties as follows:
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-07-28

ONE MoRE--Rev. John S. Glendenny. pas
tor of the Prospect Avenue Presbyterian Church
in Jersey City, was to have an examination be-
fore Judge Aldridge ON the 23d on charge of
bsstardy, preferred by Mrs. Pomeroy. The ex-
animation was postponed to await the birth OF
the child. Glendenny gave bonds in $4,000 to
appear to answer. The congregation of the
church is preparing resolutions expressing
their entire confidence in their pastor.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-07-28

A BANKRUPTCY DEoIsIoN.--Judge Hopkins
of the United Stat tes District Court for Wiscon
sin, decides that adjudicstions conforming tc
the old law, made before the passage of The
amended Act. are not void thereby; that such
sdjudications partake of the nature of judg
ments, and cannot be set aside or altered by
subsequent legislation; that the provisions il
the amended Act in regard to the number and
amount of petitioning creditors do not apply tC
cases in an advanced stage.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-07-28

A man will always undergo great
toll and hardship for ends that must
be many years distant, as wealth or
fame; but none for an end that may
be close at hand, as the joys of
heaven. n.-H0Wtho7n
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-07-28

DURING the coming week the
comet will come within twenty-five
million miles of the earth, with a
orilliancy ten-fold that which II had
"a few weeks since.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-07-28

AN elevated purpose is good and
ennobling thing, but we cannot be-
gin at the top of it. We must work
up to it by the often difficult path OF
daily duty.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-07-28

Goods greatness flows around
our incompleteness,' and the
preacher who lays hold of it, bring
ing it within reach of despairing and
struggling men, shall never lack
hearers or rejoicing converts.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-07-28

ACcIDENr.---James Gray, recently from
Truckee. went out cunning at Elko, on the 23d,
and in attempting to load shot gun. the cart
ridge exploded. The cartridge partially blew
off one ofhis fingers, and portion of the shell
was driven diagonslly into the abdomen, infiict-
ing dangerous wound which may prove fatal.