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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20

vice reform movement? At the oopven-
lion which met at Philadelphia in June,
1872, and nominated President Grant for
reelection, it was resolved that
Any system OF civil service under which
the subordinate positions of the govern
ment are considered MS re wards for mere par
| ty zeal is fatally demoralizing, and we there
| fore favor q reform of the system, by laws
which shall abolish the evils of patronage,
| and make honesty, efficiency and fidelity
| the essential qualifications for public posi-
ton, practically creating life tenure OF
| office.
Yet to-day Congressman may VIC not
say the President as well2-is making this
great reform, upon which the people have
firmly set their approval, a thing of ridi-
cule and contempt.
What advancement are we making in the
work of restoring a sound currency; in re-
forming the abuses growing out of our
great railroad aud land monopoles; in rom
edying the imptriections connected with
our system OF elections in adjusting right
relations between capital and labor /; in car
rying out the true Democratic principal of
universal suffrage in effectng an entire
separation between church and state, ac-
cording TO the principles embodied in the
Constitution; or In any of the great mat
ters which are demanding attention, and
which must be acted upon in the near fu-
ture?
II the Republican party Is TO live, it must
be party of ideas, of motion. The DEM
ocratic party represents the dead element,
the unprogressive element in our politics.
Hence the Republican party must periorce
represent the progressive, the lire element.
Having achieved the first grand work for
which it was organized-the downfall of
American slavery-it must advance to 9TH
er contests, or give up the field To halt is
to die; and whether or not il is to halt,
will depend in a great measure upon the
character of the mon who are to assume its
leadership in this decisive period of its his
tory, which is already at hand.
New measures demand new men. The
old leaders of the Republican party, with
few exceptions, are ranifesting their I'M
fitness for the new order of things In
their multiplicity OF schemes for self-ag-
grandizement and perpetuity of power,
some have incurred the displeasurc and
suspicion of their constituents others have
failed to Keep abreast of the times, and the
people have grown away from them.
Who the leaders in The coming strife in
our national and state pontics 49, a. la .,ve
know not, but of their qualifications we do
know. They must be men of ideas, men
ofprogress, men of strength, men of prln-
ciple, men who are willing to toll and make
sacrifices in the cause of truth and humln-
ity; and withal, they must be men of per-
sonal purity and integrity having no lies
upon their lips, no stain upon their gar
ments, no blemish in their lives. Under
such leaders, let US hope the Republican
party will yet arise, purified and redeemed,
and go forth anew, conquering and to con-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20

The Republican party may congratulate
Itself on including such men as Mr. Dawes
among its membership, who are not afraid of
putting in the pruning knife where it will
benefit the public service; OF exposing the
laults OF The party management, if any
exist, that their removal may rebound to
the advantage OF the organization so devot-
cd to tho general goodi and in various
modes demonstrating to the people that
their Interests are not entirely forgotten in
The wrangle for place and privilege, which
absorbs too much of the time of both local
and national legislatures Boston Tran
script.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20

Tho civil authorities of this town meet
for the purpose Of abating taxes, &C., Sat-
urday, Feb. 81.
Surprise parties are all the 20 here
but the most conspicuous was one given to
Asher Gates and wife on Tuesday eve. the
10Th inst. A small party consisting of less
thaa three persons, went to the house of
Ellis Chase Uhe residence of Mr.. Gatesl
Mr. Chase being away from home. The
party demanded P1mittance. Mr.. Gates
refused to let them in. The next move was
10 break the door from the hinges, and I'M
tremendously entering the house, they
drove Mr.. Gates and wife from bed, and
were demolishing things generally, when,
as luck would have it, Mr.. Chase arrived
home, recognized the intruders, and drove
them from his house. In about two hours
they returned with neighbor and wished
to settle damages, but were told that thew
were in no condition TO settle that night.
but since then have settled to the tune of
$50. Where tho next party is to be is not
known,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20

In politics, investigations aud exposures
are the characteristic features of the times.
Oar political leaders, through influences
which, in our form of government, always
accompany power, have grown corrupt,
and TIE people, awakened none too soon to
the danger which threatened them, demand
publication. They demand that those
whom they have entrusted with the public
Interests shall, In their political action.
make those duties first and foremost. and
shall cease TO regard it the chief duty of an
official TO labor for his own personal or
party aggrandizement.
And this demand of the people must be
felt. 1t is felt. Already we see the effects
of it at Washington, in the refundin0 of the
back pay by members of Congress, in the
cutting down of appropriations, and in 9TH
or ways. The Republican leaders see, the
President sees, aud every body sees, that
unless this cry for reform and retrench-
ment is needed by the party in power, the
days of that party are numbered. Mean
WHILE it is gratifying TO know that the peo-
pie at heart are sound, and that their will,
plainly uttered, is something which poli-
ticians dare not disobey.
Viewed solely as an indication of the
popular feeling and conscience, this de-
mand for reform, for relrenchment, for
greater political purity, is a most hopeful
sign and yet, in another view of the case,
1t is lamentable one. This dead halt in
the march of reform, merely TO look after
the bummersa baggage thieves, indicates
a deplorable state of Generalization and
rottenness. What means it all2 Is the
Republican party already deadP Is there
no virtue no strength no Ife-blood, no
consciousness, in the form which we have
been wont to revere and extol for its noble
character and grand achievements, and 10
look to as the successful champion to be Of
many rightful cause in the futureY We
are almost forced to believe it. What have
we TO show for the many fair promises
made previous to the last Presidential cleo
lionr What has become of the civil ser.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20

BRITISH COLUMBIA, which is the name
OF the British settlement on Vancouyer's
island and the Fraser river, 10 the north
OF Puget Sound, is enjoying political cri-
sis. The overthrow of the Canadian Pacific
railroad scheme did not suit the Columbl-
ans, as it postponed indefinitely their pros
pect OF being connected with eastern civil
ization. 1t seems that the promise of this
railroad was, in fact, the motive by which
British Columbia was induced to ioin in
political union with the Dominion. The
road having now been given up, the local
Parliament of Columbia is called on TO NC
quiesce in the Withdrawal of the pledge. 1t
manifests disposition TO do 50, whereup-
ON the people march on 10 the Parliament
building and demand that no pledge shall
be given, or the conditions of tho union in
any way changed, and, pending an agree
ment with the Dominion, that no legisla-
ton pursuant to previous understandings
with the Ottawa government shall be car
rled out The Parliament will not proba-
Oily venture to disregard the popular de-
mand. Should it do so a rebellion is like.
ly 10 break out.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20

1t is with sorrow we record the deeease
Of the much esteemed wife of c. I. Alyord.
Esq, who died suddenly last Tuesday, in
consequence of the measles. She was one
OF our most active ladies, filling her sphere
of wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend.
win Christian eheerfulness. Truly, death
is choice In his selections. May our Father
In Heaven comfort the mourners.
Rev VIM. N. Barber preached the two
last Sabbaths at the Universalist church in
ms village with great acceptance, and the
society voted unanimously to instruct the
committee, If possible, TO obtain his servIc-
es as pastor.
The winter term of the village schools
closes this week.
Temperance meeting this friday even
ing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20

The farm belonging to the Richard
ward estate has been sold to L. II. Flint
and Roxana Goddard of Keene, n. II. :;
price $500.
During the discussion at the late meet.
ing OF The State Board of Agriculture, the
statement was made by Nathan G. Pierce,
esq, OF this town, that committee had
gathered, shelled and weighed for him, and
sworn before Justice as to the entire ac-
curacy OF the statement, that he had raised
lS2 bushels and % pounds Of shelled corn
upon an aero OF ground.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20
NnrfhOnlh. Mnaa.

w. II. Phelps & Son have a water priv
ilese on Mill brook, and arc putting up n
wheclwright shop.
Alvin A. Long q Son are preparing to
put up a steam saw mill, just north OF Mr..
LIS residence.
We are 10 have money order depart
ment at the post-office, to commence with
the next postal year, July 1st.
The ladies of the Unitarian society will
hold fair and festival at the town hall,
Monday, Feb. 23d.
The Mortified Grange, No. 3, has about
70 members. Regular meetings the Sec
ond Thursday evening of each month at
Pickard's hall. 49, greenfield Gdsette.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20

On wednesday evening of last week,
there was very pleasant social gathering
at w. S. Benefits, in the style Of an oyster
supper, given for the purpose of raising
funds for the purchase of new hymn books
for the Baptist church in this place. This
Is the fourth time during the season that
Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett have opened their
house for tho accomm odation of their
friends and citizens in benevolent pur-
poses.
The Baptist society express themselves
we II pleased with the services of Rev. Mr.
Donavon, and extend 10 him cordial inyi-
tdtIon to remain with them another year.
y. &C. IL.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20
GuIlfOrd.

The following persons living in Gull
are so years and upward: Nathan Conant,
John Carpenter, Benz. FessendeD, VIM.
Hines, E. Reed, Zepheniah Shepardson,
Ephraim Tyler, Chester GIines, Aaron
Wilder, John Lamb, Jesse wilkins, Au-
gustus Cook, Joshua Culver, Alexander
Boyden, Gardner Briggs, Mrs. Isabel
Blanchard, Mrs. Phoebe Shepardson. Mrs
Sarah Bullock, Mrs. Esther Clisbee, Mrs. S.
Kent Mrs. Akeley, Miss Rose, Mrs. Fan O..
ny r. Briggs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20

a CASE or LEAD PoIsoNiNu-pr,r.
ONE OF THE VICTIMS.

Ias
ONE OF THE VICTIMS.
Recent investigation proves u..
death of VIM. II. Young Of Wor5a, @
which occurred in January last ,vos ''''
cd by the use Of vinegar imprerpa,,a ,'N
the acetate Of lead. Mr.. Young wac H. WY
health for some months preylous =. y"
decease, and other members Of tbo ~.
have ut times, and moro particnlaID
late, manifested serious symptoms gi.
were vaguely suspected to be the re,n,.
lead poison. A short time since. Dir r.
Gray Of BrattleborO was called ia visi,
Of the members Of the family q .,'.'
whose symptoms, identical with tbo.o
Mr.. Young, he regarded as uumis,sL...
produced by lead poison. Simple, NJ u"
water and vinegar In use by the e,-
were taken 10 BrattlebOro and testsd So,
the vinegar was found to yield p-e,.
tate Of lead. On examination il wss ,..'
tanned that the cask in which the vi,,.
was kept was coated with the poison. n,
cask, which was procured from one of[
Wardsboro merchants two or tbree &C..
ago, was used for keeping cider and ,,,.
gar. 1t is supposed 70 have formerly ~.
tanned paint or white lead, and b,o.
cleansed in the usual manner, still co,,,',
ed enough of the lead for the acid o,p.
vinegar TO work upon, producing fla.
deadly poison known as the acetate @, .,
gar of lead. At the time of the death ofl
husband, Mrs. Young was also very Ia,
from the same cause, having nearly d,
the use Of her limbs, and all the menls,
of the family have been more or les, IA,
victims Of this dreadful malady. We ,,
Informed, however, that all are now +, ,
fair way for recovery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20

Mr.. Dawes's speech last Thursday, on
the national finances, had no uncertain
sound, and it was unsparing in its criticism
of Congress and the administration, but it
is only the political bummers and self
seekers who find fault with it. The Boston
Advertiser says: :" 1t is the duty of the peo-
pie to say as often and as loudly as they can
that the present recklessness must come to
an end; and we believe they will earnestly
applaud Mr.. Dawes for his bold stand in
favor of economy. If not, heaven help
us!" 1t is such men as Mr.. Dawes who
IRE the real Republicans, and the truest
friends of the party.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20

lived, He represented the town in the
General Assembly two successive years,
and held the Office of School District Clerk
for thirty-six years in succession. lie was
the father Of eight chlldren-six sons and
two daughters-an at the time OF his de-
cease there were % living grand children.
lie was a jealous Temperance man, and his
sons all followed with scrupulous obser-
vance the example set by their father, and
the FIVE now living are as honored and re-
spected citizens as their father before them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20

The school in district No. closed on
Friday, the 9th inst. The following are the
names of those who have been neither alb
sent nor tardy during term of fourteen
weeks: Alice Lazelle, Samme Cutting
Worthy Worden, George Reed; absent
but not tardy: Elsie Lazelle, Flotence Lag
ellie, Lena Reed, Frankie Bracket, George
Lynde, Louie Cutting, Eddie Prouly, Char
lie Bracket, Freddie Stowe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20

Harvey Brown, Esq, who died Feb.
18th, AMER lingering illness of twenty
years, aged " years and months was a
native of Nottingham, and had resided on
the farm where he died for about FORTY
seven years. He was man of strict in
legrity, and, before he was Frustrated by
disease had often occupied places of trust
and honor, in the community in which he
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20
ration.

"A child Of Alfred Luzo, aged sixteen
months, fell from lounge few days since
and fractured beth bones in the right fore
arm.
-Silas S. Davis recently exchanged for a
five dollar bill half barrel of cucumbers
which were picked from the vines thirteen
years ago. They were preserved in salt
and in every respect good as new.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20
Fayetteville.

The scholars or the village school are
preparing for an exhibition at the close of
the present term, Feb. 9th.
AT meeting Of the Trustees of the
Windham Co. Saving Bank, held at Fay
etteville on Tuesday, Milon Davidson of
Townshond was chosen Treasurer Of that
Institution. 1t is expected that Mr.. David
son will remove here with his family.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20

Several Of the tobacco growers Of New
fame and adjoining towns sold their stock
OF weeds last week. ID. a. Dickinson sold
for a cts, through, JEFF, Holland OF Towns
bend, for Gets, through; Mr.. Churchill OF
Townshend for the same. Four or five
other lots sold at low prices, but it is I'M
derstood they were more or less injured by
hail OF other causes. The best tobacco rails
Cd in this town is not yet sold.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20
illIanlaviIIe.

We are glad to state that Mrs GilJe.
Lamb seems recovering, slowly, from IA.
severe injuries received when thrown fr-
a carriage on the Goth ult.
The exhibition on Friday eve, 81
passed of finely and excelled the iorus
enteHainmorJ. As practice makes ~.
feet" so each and all performed well The
parts and while there were weeping SKA
without, yet there were smiles and So,
shine within, delighling the audience d
that notable rainy eve.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20

The Connecticut Republicans made tho
following nominations at their State Con-
vention last week :-Governor, Henry b.
Harrison, of New Haven; Lieutenant Gov
ernor, John t. Wait, of Norwich: Treasu-
rer, David P. Nichols, of Danbury; Secre.
tary of State, John Q. A. Stone, of Killing
~; Controller, E. Perry Packer, of Govern
trxv
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20

DEATH FROM TRIcHINAE.-Henry Thre-
mart and Mrs. Benter, the German minis
ter's wife, have died from the recent trich-
in@ poisoning at Aurora, Ind. Nine mem
beers of two families named Krehl and
Schubert are also Frustrated by the same
cause at Amboy, 60 miles from Chicago.
The pork which they ate was in sausage,
not thoroughly cooked. A large quantity
OF tho meat was thrown away and eight
dogs died in 80 hours after eating Of it,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20

The women's praying temperance move
ment is still progressing at the West, and
enthusiastic meetings and numerous aban-
comments of liquor selling are reported at
Jacksonville and other places in Indiana,
and at Louisville, Ky. A vigorous conf
mencement the movement is also report
ed at Islip, Long Island City, and other
places on Long Island.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20

Apropos of the late meeting of native
Vermonters in Worcester, Mass, it is stat
ed that the census of 1870 gave the number
Of inhabitants of that city born in YER
mont at 100. The city directory of 1874
gives the number at 965. Worcester is re-
markably well supplied with the bone and
sinew of the Green Mountain State.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. A. Farr had a sur
prise tin wedding on Wednesday evening,
the 4th inst. Between seventy and eighty
OF their friends were present to congratulate
them on the tenth anniversary of their
marriage, and general good time was On
joyed by all. The presents consisted most
ly OF tin, and were valued at thirty dollars.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20
HinSdale. ". H.

Our village schools will close this week
About forty ladies' and gentlemen
friends of Mr.. aud Mrs. f. G. Thayer.
made them an unexpected visit on Wedns,
day even ing of last week. 1t proved to X
a very enjoyable surprise party.
-Rey. NJ. Ii. Harris will give the SIKH
lecture of his course here this winter, OF
Thursday evening of next week. Subject
1.-THE Spirit of Reform"
The Rev. T.. w. Coffin of Orange, Ms.
is expected 10 preach in the Universa.,,
church next Sunday evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20

What an encouraging sign it would be If
the womens temperance movement should
cause the governments revenue from whs-
key to show falling off of few millions
in the next three months
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20

The fact that President Grant has bought
valuable building lot in Washington, on
which he will erect nice house, so as 10
have it ready for occupancy in 1877, doesn't
look as though he was figuring very largely
for that outrageous and scandalous "third
term.D
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20

Governor Jewell, American Minister at
81 Petersburg, gave a grand ball on the
10Th ult., which was attended by four hum
dred guests. Princes, dukes and counts
were plenty as blackberries, and, altogeth.
er, il was grand affair,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20

ity of currency. but to its surplus, which
fostered an extravaganza that could not
last, and which was sure TO end in a catas-
trophe OF which they were the first real
victims. Let them avoid the fire that has
burned them.-Hdrper,s Weeklu.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20

The Massachusetts legislature has re-
scinded the famous resolution of censure
upon Mr.. Sumner. And now If Mr.. Sum-
ner could only make the people forget that
he ever wanted 10 NEEDLE with the names
on the regimental battle flagsl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20
MARY L. SLAsoN.


The people Of this town want to have a
good time as well as those in surrounding
tc "ns 50 they are working with right
good will for festival, hich will be held
at the Congregational church ON Wednes-
day evening, Feb. 18th. Tableaux, dia-
losues, music and refreshments, make up
the programme.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20

"A singing school is progressing, taught
by X. D. Charter; also one at the "South
Branch" by the same.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20
TO ADVERTISERS.

IHEVERM0NT PHOENIX has larger circulation than
any other Newspaper In Southern Vermont
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-11-23
EVENING STAR.
DOUBLE SHEET.



ny ELIZAEETH AEEES ALLEN.
Tine, he Wa not I'd ne I coa q not sim him.
" a. ne then, ies- precious or les, LaIra
( Are We s.. 50 selfish ana - rArroW
That He love but those whose blooc We shareo
| Ten years since, he WAS = rare and perfect
! Type Of sveeJ iissI babsbop8.
Like ts'ry infant. f0u8I by n lsnltE.t
! An the edge ol Al enchanted wood.
Like 81 ming crown anon hfs forehead
Lay the S5.t Ts0E- 81 has amber hair,
Never gentle SOU had loyelisr caskst
Never MAS q mortal child more lair.
Like 4 axes calm -ui-t ir the forest,
We're the peace a1-t rissTrcss o. bis ereS-
Full OF 5lum'r Us l.,.ics aaf warn, tToWu shaI-
Dark, yet nor fcr,s7f.,' ~ rue skies.
Then lost Inn, Fl-.l-r toward thu sunset
Into CEid--Ht's a rrrvr 5fc hr yr-w.
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child OF poets. boa couiG ~ ha other
lhan q saddle Y,rr sTlri-. tpo3
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tv.SollDss u TIE hesuutGt Aad Jrus.
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Ye' ,ae last faint ca II of tl- being.
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No sharp pars Of lingerie pam or illness
Nsrrsc hi- perfect "a . ,T tlilaaJ g. is .c-n-
In a moments space ffa FAY there stricken
Like lily 10y a Sudden Storm.
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