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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-09

low wooden mill. and the water from tho
mill is so oily that the light "dusr' rises
with il 10 the surface of the water and floats
of There has also been some mining
done near Plymouth, at 4 place known as
Five Corners; aud these tour places, Ply
mouth, Bethel, Stockbridge and Five Cor
ners arc the only ones in the State where
the business is being carried on systemat-
ically and probably. Thero was consid-
cradle excitement, last season, over discov-
cries maGo at Rutland OF gold deposits and
some men even did so well as to make
from IS to $40 per day .hcro but the work
was soon given up. At that time one OF
the editors of 4 Rutland paper, by way Of
banter, wrote to Mr.. Woodcock at Ply.
mouth, asking for five pennyweights of
gold to make ring of A reply was sent
to the effect that If he could not get five
pcnnyweights of gold in Rutland, where
there was thea 50 much excitement, he
might send S. for that weight of Plymouth
gold. The next letter brought the money,
and the gold dust was promptly forwarded.
ii would seem from the accounts given
by MIR. Bly,, who is certainly competent to
judge whereof he speaks, that there may
be yet Il profitable industry for gold min
ing opened in the Green Mountain State,
and that, In addition TO iron, slate, lead and
marble works, that Stale shall vet reckon
gold among her cltalogucd productions
Springfield Union.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-09
hccne. ". II.

The war against the rumselers appears
to he vigorously progressing. An adjourn
ed mcctir of the siGners of the compact to
suppress the Illegal sale Of spirituous liz.
uors in the town was held on Thursday eve
ming. An organization called the Citizens
ProhibiIory Union of Keene was formed
and committee Of fifteen men were chosen
to carry out the designs OF the organization.
y vote was passed 10 raise 4 guarantee fund
q $4,000 TO defray expenses, and between
$4,000 and $4,000 OF this amount was pledged
on the spot. This coml.iittee has issued
circular declaring, in brief, that the prohb-
uory law will be strictly enforced, and thu
committee has also personally notified all
hquor dealers that the traffic must be stop
ped.
The liquor dealers held a meeting on
saturday evening TO consider the pruprety
OF pled2ing themselves not 10 trade with or
help The business of any persc in The pro-
hibitory movement, but oction was deferred
one week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-09

An INSANE WOMAN sArURATEs HER
CLOTHING WITH KEROSENE AND SETS
1T on FIRE
A horrible occurrence took place in the
town of Vernon on Saturday morning last,
the particulars of which, as reported to Us,
are ~ follow, A daughter Of Hiram John
son about 81 years Of age, Arvila by name,
has been insane for some time past, caused
probably by the death Of her mother last
spring, and at various times has attempted
suicide, but by close watching had been
prevented from checting her design. At
an early hour on Saturday morning last :,
Mr.. johnson arose and lii kerosene lamp,
and was preparing 10 build a fire in the
stove, when Arvilla came down stairs
dressed in her might clothes, and took up
the lamp and before her movements could
be prevented she had saturated her cloth
ing with kerosene and set it on fire. She
then rushed from the house, wrapped in
flames, and when followed by the horror
stricken family she cndeavofed to crawl
under tIe building to avoid molcstatiun,
but was caught, aud a blanket was thrown
over her, and she was rolled in tie snow
tin the flames we're extinsuisheh; but she
was already too badly burned 10 survive,
and died the same day. The sad occurrence
created a deep feeling Of horror in the com
muaitv.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-09

The annual meeting Of West Brattle-
boro fire district was held on Monday eve
ming. Masa Willis was elected chief en-
gnoer; j. II. Dunklee, lst asst; Oscar
Stowe. - asst: Warron Bsnnott, clork
Jacob Duuklec, Willard Arms and T. J e.
b. CudworIb, prudential committee.
The Baptist Sunday School held New
Years sucinble on the evening Of the lst
inst, which was largely attended and high
ly enjoyed. The Tree" was laden with
gins for all. and remarks were made by
Rev. Messrs. Matteson aud Vutey.
John Weatherhead has sold his toblc-
co crop OF 1872 at Is and 5.
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West W artIsboro.

We heard not long ago that Santa Claus
had poor SPELL" We think lie must
have recovered by New Years day, Tor he
stirred up the good people of w. W. to dis.
pensc no small amount OF sunshine TO the
parsonage. The Pensioners and friends
Of Rev. u. W. Palmer made him a dona.
ton visit New Years evening in the vestry
of his church. \ Goodly number were
present; the best of feeling seemed to pre-
vail. Everybody seemed happy; con kind
~ deeds INTENT" they could not well be
Otherwise. Choice music and singing en-
livened the occasion. Rev. c. II. bingham
OF North Wardsboio and Rev. A. Il. En-
mons of Stration were present and address,
ed the company very happily. Near the
close OF the evening James A. Perry, in a
mudel speech, presented the pastor, in be-
hdli OF his parishioners and friends, with a
handsome sum of money. Tue pastor re-
spondcd, apparently much moved by such
an unlocked for expression OF kindness
from the people lac eXpecis soon TO leave.
MS vic, too, was not forgotten, but receiy-
ed curing tie evening number of valua-
BILE presents. Donations for tha lander be.
gan to come in the day before and contin.
ued generously through Thursday evening.
Alio-eIher ii seemed TO be the general i'm
preston that this was one of tho most pleas.
ant occasions Of .he kind ever enjoyed here.
May those who contributed TO it be- most
abundanily rewarded.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-09

THE OLDEST AQrEDUcT COMPANY IN YER
MONT

THE OLDEST AQUEDUCT COMPANY IN YER
MONT.
In Liber ID, page rs, Of Westminster
town records, Hon. Stephen Row Bradley
town clerk, is recorded the deed Of spring
OF water iiom Rev. Joseph Bullen to Asa
Averill, Dr. E'kanah Day, Jesse Burk.
Nathan Fisk, Jr., Amos Jones. Samuel
Avery and Samuel Pratt, executed Dec.
llth lIS'. The above named grantees form
ed themselves into an aqueduct company.
which has continued in existence Sc wears.
The annual meeting of this COMPANY for
the choice ofotlicers was held last Monday
evening, Dec. ., at Seminary building. Ira
SANTA was chosen President, Henry C.
laue Secretary and Treasurer, Nathaniel
NuttinG and Phinohas D. Keycs directors.
Prayer meetings are held at the Con.
sresa'ionaI church every evening this
week.
Schools are sustained In nine districts
IN town this winter, seven in the cast par
ish and two 10 the west with the following
teachers: District No |, Belle c. Rannev
NO. :, Frank G. Wheally; No. :, j. NJ.
Powers; No. s, Nellie A. Barnard and
Katie 5. Willard; No o. Susie L. Knapp
No 10, Frank w. Wiley; No. II, Inez f.
Morsei No. 10 Martha Church No. IA.
Nellie L. Aids.
The annual meeting OF the Congrega-
tional society was held at the church Mon
day +. NJ, Dec. 5th. The following officers
were chosen; Dea. S. s. Stoddard, clerk
K. S. Stafford, treasurer; +. L. Hayward.
collectors p. D. Keyes, d. c. Wright, T.
W. Wiley, II. p. Farr, and r. w. Ranney.
committee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-09

On Monday the President transmitted
to the Senate the correspondence ia the
case OF the Virginius With these docu-
Laents he sent some accompanying remarks
consisting in a brief review OF the history
of the ease, but nothing new or interesting
on the weil-worn theme was set forth.
The case of Jordan, Marsh 4 Co., eharg-
ed with deiraudins the revenue, has been
under Investigation during the past week.
1t is reported and generally believed In
Boston, that the information which led TO
the charges against the firm was given by
F. S. Jackson, clerk of the firm, who had
charge Of the foreign importation depart
nlent, to his brother in New York, who is
employed in the department Of customs.
The examination of The books and papers
Of the concern Is still in progress.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-09

On the evening of Dec 2jtb, the people
of Brookline celebrated merry Christmas"
at the Baptist church the bouse bad pre-
viously been decorated Tor the occasion
with wreaths of evergreen, and a star, cross
and crown made from the same material.
Two Christmas trees occupied the space in
front Of the desk, and were tastefullv hung
with variety Of articles, which although
not 50 costly, brought the same happiness
to the hearts OF our friends as the more el-
egant aud expensive ones do TO the hearts
OF the rich. The sleighing being fine and
the weather mild, the people began TO as
semblc at an carly hour, and by seven
O'Clock our littlr church was we'll filed
SabLa.h chool ,ncert opened the eve
nins's enterta nmeut, after which "Santa
Claus" made his appearance, much to the
merriment of the little ones. The commit.
tee immed lately went forward and soon the
Christmas fruit was gathered aud distrib.
uied. Noticeable among the gifls was the
steel engraving, Rock Of Ages" which in
frame, was presented by the Teacher, OF
the sabbath school to the Superintendent.
Dca. {. T. Barrett also Chrome TO Mr..
o. G. Merritiel1, from The Young ladies of
his class. Thus in giving and receiving
our hearts have been made glad and the
Christmas chimes of 1873 will liuger in our
memories in the days to come. Or. Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-09

The investigation of the Vile du Havre
disaster by the French admiralty court al
Paris has ended in verdict declaring the
Loeb Earn responsible for the collision and
pronouncng Capt Surmont, and the gen.
eral management of the Vile du Havre,
blameess. The full decision Of the Lon
don board of Investigation has not yet been
announced, but that tribunal has decd-
cd that Captain Robertson Of the Loeb
Earn was blameless in the matter, and pub
lie opinion generally agrees in throwing
the blame on the officers of the Vile du
Hayre,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-09

This savings bank defalcation business
Is getting uncomfortably near home, and 1t
wouldn't be strange, If, since the deficit in
the Concord, n. H., National Savings Bank
became known, a good many New Eng
land depositors in those very convenient,
and supposed.to-be Trustworthy institu-
tons, had looked over the footings in their
lille books, and wondered where light
ming will strike next timel
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GsuilfOHl,

The turning shop and saw mill in
HlnesburS district, Guilford, belonging to
Ninal Keith, was destroyed by fire on Sat
urday evening, Jan. Sd, together with the
stock and tools contained therein. The
dwelling house, about 40 feet distant, was
barely saved from the flames. Cause of
hre unknown The property was valued
at about s25OO, and partially insured.
jed franklin has bought the widow
Ashcrall farm in the south part of the town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-09

The TownShend dramatic club gave
their first entertainment on Thursday eve
ming, Jan. l. to full and attentive audi
ence. The plays were, first n comedy in
three acts, 1.-THE Vcliws," second, farcial
comedy in two acts, 1.-THE Checkmale."
Both plays were performed admirably and
TO the satisfaction orall concerned; so much
so that the club have organized for another
exhibition, TO come Off about the first Of
February. The plays will be announced
in season for all to know and come.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-09

EK SENATOR PoMERoY FoRFEITs HIS
BAHIA special despatch from Topeka,
Kansas, says that the case of the State
against ex-Unlted States Senator Pomeroy
for the bribery of State Senator York was
called in the County Court at that place on
Monday. The defendant was not present,
and his counsel asked for a continuance,
which was refused, and Pomeroy.s bail,
$4,000, was declared forfeited. 1t is be-
lieved at Topeka that Pomeroy will nevel
lie tried, but as the case stands It puts him
in the position of a criminal at large with
out bail and liable TO arrest at any time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-09

Does not the fact that the public debt
statement for December shows further
increase OF IS, 453, 272, furnish the broadest
Kind of a hint for Congressman to stop
quarreling about how much money they
shall put in their own pockets, and go to
work to try what they can do in the way of
retrenchment and reform in the expendi-
ture Of the public fundsP
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-09

VERMONT AND MASSACHUSETTS RAIL
1oAD.-At tue meeting of the stockholders
of this corporation in Boston, on Tuesday,
there WAS long discussion, in which much
opposition Was manifested to the proposed
lease of the road to the Ftchburg road for
800 years, bat Uben the vote was taken the
lease was sanctioned by large majority,
Is,sl9 voting in favor and only $50 in OPP
position thereto.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-09

The Congregational society realized
about 500 above expenses from their Fe,.
tlval.
Me- /. r. Warner has bought the build
ing lot formerly owned by John Graves.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-09

The strike Of Western locomotive engin-
GERS subsidized so quietly the last Of last
week, that nobody knew what became Of
1t. The strikers gained nothing, and those
who had a chance went to work.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-09
den, Mis- Lucy Warner, Ms. Nellie Whit
A PLEAsANr SURPRISE.

NhtTs
PLEASANT SURPRISE.
The members Of the Universalist par
ish gave their pastor, Rev. NJ. II. Harris,
and wife, a very pleasant surprise on Sat
urday evening last. The house was dense
ly packed in every part, aud when the par
son in his confusion asked for an explana.
tion why this intrusion, the parish MEM
bers, brought forth their lawyer to plead in
their behalf and "George" did this in a
very neat and happy speech, informing the
pastor and his wife that they had come for
no evil intent, but had come with gifts, rs
an expression Of their love and gratitude.
The presents were elegant and cosly-a
silver tea service consisting Of seven pieces,
n nice fur overcoat and a generous roll of
greenbacks. After an hours social enjoy.
inert the happy company dispersed to their
several homes. The silver service was
purchased at the store of f. II. Holding.
Mrs. Abby II. Colburn read the following
poem composed for the occasion:
To Our Beloved Pastor, and His de-
voted wife.
with Joyous hearts we come
To greet you in your home,
friends so dear
Our happiest wishes bring,
Gifts that from warm hearts spring.
This glad New Year.
May the good God above
Look down on you With love;
Your labors bless;
Give health and strength 10 bear
The burden, toll and care;
Give us the hearts 20 share
Your faithfnlness.
May you with us abide,
Our brother, helper guide,
Long years untold;
Youth, age and childhood win
From suffering and sin:
Lead wandering ones within
The heavenly fold.
But IT, as years roll by
fonr work far hence shall lie,
Your sphere enlarge
Though future friends DO dear,
Though later ties ar near
Turn ometines to ne here,
Your earlles. charge
Ard when, lhes journey done,
Your last descending
Sinks in tho west,
May we, at last all come
where for oil souls Mse1 ROOM
Sing your glad welcome home
Among the bles..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-09

NJ. s., John Spraguci S. NJ, G. G. C,oloy.
Delegate to the department Of Enclmp.
meut, Francs T.. Ray.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-01-09
TO ADVERTISERS.

THEVERMONT PHGNX has a larger circulation than
any ,ther Newspaper In Southern Vermont
, 1874-09-12

we not had any thing official all these
many years of a matter of such impor-
tanee? Is it then only here of late that
these statements have been made, or are
they not, for ought we know, as old as the
Danish occupation altogether? We sim
cerely hope that these official calculations
are the torerunners Of many more in
other directions which are sadly wanted
to correct popular errors and instruct the
public mind. Under the present hide.
and-seek-system, we have more official
calculations, statistical and others, from
the smallest islands around us than it is
possible to obtain in the island in which
we live, and in which we are SO highly
interested. Both, then, as valuable in
themselves, and because we hope to see
the practice Of publishing such official
statistics in all other departments thereby
inaugurated, do we hail the appearance
Of the said article in the st, Thoma
Tidende, which we give herewith,
, 1874-09-12
THE FINANCIAL RELATIONS OF
THESE ISLANDS AND THE
MOTHER.COUNTRY

The St. Thome Tidende of the 5th
inst. has a very interesting leading article
on the financial relations of these islands
and the mother country. We are glad to
see at last some sign Of life on the part
of Government in meeting assertions made
both publicly and privately as expressing
the prevailing public opinion, with
statistical calculations" The only obiec-
ton we have to the statistics given is that
they appear so tardily. thereby making
the impression upon one that they are
halfway unwillingly given. Why have
, 1874-09-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
acknowledgements c.

NET bekjendtgj6res herved at Pr@-
IDJ sidentskabet har tilstillet under
tegnede Foged Listen over ubetalte
Skater til ColOnialkassen for Aaret
1873 med Ordre at foretaga Execu-
ton for disse Skater, saafremt
Qvittering like err foreviist linden
den lode October f0rstkommcnde.
Christiansteds Foged Contoir den
lode September 1874.
III. A. JURS.
, 1874-09-12

-: O:-
The days are now so very hot.
We know not what to think
No Ice, no Ice, is to be had,
To cool off what we drink ;
No ce-Cocktails, or Brandy.Punch,
No cool Gin-Twists, or Beer;
Not even water can be had,
Unless quite warm, Oh dear
CHORUS.
'Tis sweat, sweat, both night and day,
The weather is so hot =;
Oh! for some Ice, some Ice we pray,
Or We'll all $50 to pot"
Where'er you are, whate'er you do,
IT'S Just about the same;
The sweat bursts out from every pore
As sure as I've a name;
The very Tablespoon dear things
Now know not what to do;
For lemonade, at luncheon time,
They sadly want it too.
CHoRUs-'Tis Sweat, &c.
Blow breezes, blow, haste to the shore,
The gallant bark which brings
The precious Ice, so needed sore,
AS well as other things; 3
Then we'll rejoice, both sick and we'll,
When cooling ~draughts we take;
And pledge each other in the "drinks,"
Thy crystal drops can make.
q CHoRUs-'Tis sweat, &c.
SANTA CRUZ.
10th September 1874. >
, 1874-09-12
THE "AVIS"
CHRISTLANSTED, ST. CROIX,
SEPTE MBE SATURDAY, 18TH 1874.
DR.. KALMER's NEW BOOK ON THE ISL
AND OF ST. CROIX AS A WINTER
RESIDENCE FOR INVALIDS FROM
NORTHERN CLIMATES.
1R SATURDAY, 18TH 1874.

HE Avis, which up to date has not sue
ceeded IN dedicating any considerable part
OF It's columns to such general information
concerning our production and trade, ply
slcal, moral and intellectual state OF the
people, as might be learned from the pub
llcatlon OF such matter as could be official
ly furnished by the various departments,
and which is furnished in all the other
colonIes-The Avis, we say, must
actually set aside a column for New
BOOKS, New PUBL1CATIoNs-such is the
literary productiyeness of late on the
part OF our citizens. 1t is but a short
lme since we noticed a book writ
ten by an old resident of this island, DR..
Knudsen. That book, however, did not
concern us further, it being written for
Scandinavian emigrants. To-day we have
the pleasure to notice another. new pub
l%lcatlon, this time concerning q matter
OF more interest to us. DR.. Kalmer, who
has been living long enough among us to
enable him to speak with authority on
the subject he has taken in hand, has
given US q little book on THE ISLAND
OF ST. CROIx, REGARDED AS A SANITARY
PLACE OF RESORT. >The Doctors theme
is one in which he could indulge freely
and comtorma6ly to truth without any
censure or finding fault. The climate of
our island, from a sanitary point of view,
its natural attractions, the hospitality of
our people are all in its favour, and it is
of these the book treats. For the last
couple years it has certainly been too
dry forsuccessful agriculture, butt has, for
that very reason, been all the better for
the physical welFbeing of those who do
not depend on the growth of the sugar
cane. An island, presenting the attrac-
tions and advantages that st. Croix does,
deserved to have an expositor so we'll
fitted for the task as DR.. Kalmer. The
book merits careful perusal, especially
the chapter on the Advantages gfMe Island
IN Sanitary Respects, the chief point in it.
Also the general description which pre-
cedes this specially medical chapter, as
it might be called, is lucid and vivid, and
the concluding remarks on ,Bulowsminde
are highly interesting, giving a s%uccinct
historical sketch of that famous country
seat, which, as q grand Renaissance of
the past, we are glad has been saved from
destruction by the BuIowsminde Company,
who has purchased it and converted it into
q frst-class boarding house.
The little book gives q fair description
of the "Gem of the Antilles" and its
incompatible climate in a sanitary point
of view, with " the very minute variations
that take place in the temperature, not
only through the twenty-four hours but
from day to day, from month to month";
"The yearly average temperature is SO
Fair, and the greatest difference barely
90 February 78.lo-September 84.0o).
1t gives many practical hints useful not
only to the stranger who visits these
ATTITUDES in search of health or pleasure,
but also to the resident who wishes
to enjoy both as well.
, 1874-09-12

We cannot but consider, however, that this
question of the relations of Church and State,
however serious and important, is altogether
different from Socialism. Socialism has to do
with the relations Of the State and Property, and
it is perfectly plain to us that the feudalism of
the landlords is much more dangerous to the
real rights of property than any fanaticism of
journalists, or schoolmasters, or communistic
artisans can be. The Party Of Stagnation con-
graduate themselves at present that there will
be no meeting Of the Chambers until Decem.
Der, and in the absence Of the dreaded majority
of the Folkething, are content to dwell in a
FOOLS paradise. December will come round 10
a few months, however, and what then Mat
ters are not likely to improve in the meantime by
the process ofignoring the will and the wants Of
the people. A superadded agitation is spread
ing for the restoration of the popular consti-
tuition of 1849, and if the landowners keep
the farmers in alliance with the Radicals sufG-
GENTLY long, who knows but they may see not
only the abolition, without compensation, of the
Fdste, but universal suffrage and perhaps
q single Chamber as we'll ?
Rainfall at Estate Morning Star,
Qanfomhor SFh 10 l;noo
, 1874-09-12
Publication.

TT is hereby made known that the
Presidency has transmitted to the
undersigned Sheriff the list of arrears
of taxes due to the Colonial Treasu-
ry for the year 1873, with order to
levy for said taxes, if receipts are
not produced before the 10th Octo-
Der next.
Sheriff's Office Christiansted 10th.
September 1874.
, 1874-09-12
A LAMENT FOR ICE.

TuNE-rHERE Is NAE LUCK ABOUT THE HOUSE.
, 1874-09-12

Written for the est. CrOix Avis.'
, 1874-09-12

Rainfall at Estate Morning Star.
September 9Th Il lines.