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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-20

Nearly six months ago the country was
sstounded by the intelligence that, by the
bursting of reservoir, the valley of Mill
river in the Western part of Massachu-
sets had been changed from thriving and
busting community into scene of desc
lation and death. Last week the Spring
field Republican published an article &C.
cupying columns descriptive of the adj
vancement which Haydenvllle, Williams
burg and Leeds have made in the work of
constr uction. According to this record,
the legislative appropriations of 100000
for the reconstruction OF the demolished
highways have been judiciously expended.
The old road which was made famous by
Cheney's ride has been rebuilt at a cost of
$780, The river and retaining walls and
abutments, which were all swept away at
| the same time that Spellman's button fac
tory, Adams grist mill and the grst-mill
and Mill street bridges went down the
| stream, have been restored. At Williams
burg, on the west side of the stream, and
| adjoining the wing of the grist mill bridge
abutment, has been constructed a magniti-
cent river wall of granite, upon which a
DITCH DullOH ldClOIy VIII bS tlStlSu' Nv
new mill street, which is now 10 run from
| the Conway Dad near the gTist mill bridge
TO Main street, which it will intersect near
| ly opposite the Congregational parsonage,
will, when completed, be one of the finest
In the village, the masonry having been
superbly constructed at a cost of $780, The
flood which cOursed through the centre of
the original Main street has been confined
to the eastern channel by huge river walls
James, Cahill, SINNERS and Root bridges
have been replaced. In place Of the old
Main street in Williamsburg village is a
handsome new thoroughfare of gravel on
foundation Of stone, twenty-five feet wide,
on the east side Of which wide sidewalk
| will he constructed from the hotels to the
depot. Bot the former occupants of Main
] street dwellings, whose Main street houses
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-20
STATE ITEMS.

There are now more than no oranges
in this State.
Anthony Lawrence died at Richmond,
Nov. s. at the advanced age of l0i years.
Solomon Sweet of North Sutton has
sold copper mine at Wolcott to Montreal
parties for $4,000.
A house AMI barn at Plymouth, with
about eight tons Of hay, eight cows, two
hogs, etc. belonging to II. Dix Wheeler Of
Wuudstock we're burned ON Saturday eve
ming.
The citizens OF PAwlct have offered
reward of $500 for the arrest Of "a man who
recently mutilatcd carriage aud cut Off
the name and tail ola horse belonging TO
Rev. c. J. Mott.
The result Of the revival meetings,
thus far, at Essex Junction, is that about
one hundred and seventy-tve persons
have become nquircrS a; and one hundred
and twenty five have been hopefully con-
verted.
Springfield people are talking up the
project of a railroad TO Charleston, y. H.,
the grading to be done by volunteers. One
man has offered 10 work for 30 days, and
others will give from 10 to 20 days. BY
this plan the road might be built for Si0,-
900.
Councils of the Sovereigns Of Industry
were organized last week at Bellows Falls,
| ntpelierand st. Johnsbury-makingt two
at the latter place, where, it is said, they
have brought meat down two cents, flour
90 per barrel, coal 81 per ton.
The slate pencil manufacturing com.
| pany at Casteton are filling an order for
thirty thousand pencils a day for two
years, for one house in New York.
They have also forwarded to market from
thirty to fifty tons Of stone dust, used in
the manufacture Of paper.
A fire has been raging on what is
known as Harrington's Mountain in Dan
by. Several hundred acres of timber land
must have been built over, and considera-
BILE damage done.
-Oviatt, the official reporter of the rail-
road investigation held at st Adams in the
spring of ~, who has hitherto refused 10
give up his report to the proper authorities,
has just passed the document into the
hands Of the printer.
The sale OF the Vermont and Canada
Railroad to the Central Vermont, which
was considered practically effected, some
time ago, is not yet an accomplished fact
nor apparently likely to be for some time
TO come. The Vermont and Canada peo-
pie, it appears, were all ready to sign the
papers and close up the transaction, wher
Gov. Smith objected to further proceed.
ings on the ground that as both roads were
in the Court Of Chancery, it would be
contempt of court for them TO enter into
any such arrangemcnt-and so the matter
| rests
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-20

There will he a festival donation aud
dance Thanksgiving evening. at Mechanics
hall, for the benefit of Rev. II. Eastman.
The call for the annual meeting OF the
Jacksonville Farmers and Mechanics club,
which will be held Tuesday eve, Dec. lst,
is issued. 4 full attendance is desired.
A resolution favoring the grange move
mont was discussed last winter ia the Far
mers' club, but did not seem to meet with
favor enough to start one. If the .armerS
here do not look sharp. Sidawga will get
ahead Of them.
The annual meeting Of the Jackson
willie library association Ia. been called by
the Librarian. 1t is Wedne ,day eve Dec.
%, and much important business, like as
sessmcntS, &C., is TO come before that meet
Ing.
The fil term Of the Jack souNille High
school closed Nov. l7lh with an examine
ton and exhibition. both Of which showed
proficiency, scholarship, aud tact in both
teacher and pupils.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-20
MesGnlinafer Wei.

The fall term of school commenced
Sept. 9TH and closed Oct. 3lst, taught by
Julia A. Durham. The scholars who had
no absent or tardy marks were Laura A.
Fernald, Willie Fernald, Nellie NJ. Pat
terson, Ida II. Stowell, Minnie L. Good
ell, Clara p. Ranney. There we're %
scholars in all, and only 4 who had tardy
marks. The same teachers have been en-
gagged for the winter term in Districts No.
and 2, anu Jennie Gorham in the West
District.
The officers of the Ladies Society for
the coming year are Mrs. j. II. Clark,
president Miss Mary A. Durham, vice
president; Mary f. Clark, secretary and
lreasureri collectors, Susie Field, Flora
Houghton, Jennie Gorham, Ida Stowell.
Agent Henry b. Harlow. They propose
to use the money raised this year towards
furnishing the church, providing the gem
tlemen repair it; otherwise it goes 10 re-
plenish the library.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-20

here was veiy pleasant demOnstra-
ton, last Tuesday evening, at the house Of
the Representative elect, Chas. II. Greene.
A general invitation was extended to all of
lis neighbors, irrespective OF party per-
suasion, and upwards Of one hundred aud
tioy people as. embed including a nnm-
Der OF friends from neighbOring towns.
The house was beautifully decorated with
evergreens, and every thing possible was
done TO make the occasion one OF pleasure
and enjoyment to the guests, who we're
he ,rty in their congratulations. The Der
uardston Curnct Band was present, aud
their music added not a ljttle 10 the gen
eral Joilihcaliou. \ bountiful COLLATION.
was served and numerous brief speeches
were made. CT. Chas. POmrov was the
master OF ceremonies and among those
called out were Deacon Brown Of Vernon,
Nelson Burrows and J. u. Canning Of Gill,
Mr. Greene, DR.. Ward, j. d. Calender,
ChaS. OSgOod, Capt. COY aud others OF
NOrthheid. The Baud. in appreciation Of
their services we're presented by MIR.
Greene 49, in gold. Amer The exercise. at
the house, procession was formed, and
under the escort Of the Band, a parade
made through the street.
-ltev. ). I. Sunderland spoke under
the auspices OF the Changers, Wednesday
evening of last week. He selected "Fi-
nance rs his subject and gave a very able
and instructive lecture. lie was followed
by Miss Clara o. Webb, who read with un-
usual talent fine selection. - Guset:e.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-20

were destroyed, will not on any account
rebuild on tho old sites, but are erecting
their homes on the high lands surround
ing the village aud out of tho reach of
floods. 1t is generally believed by the VIII
layers that, ir Main street Is ever rebuilt
II will he with stores, workshops, etc., sew
oral OF which have already arisen from the
ruins, while moro will be erected in the
spring. From Main street to Haydenville
wide road has been well built. The only
improvement in Skinnervillc, aside from
roads and bridges, is the reconstructed
Hubbard House. A new retaining wall
has been created little distance above
IIaydenvile. At the latter place a river
wall Of 1900 feet in length imprisons the
stream. A splendid granite dam has been
made, at a cost of $500, for the brass works
Of Hayden Gere x Co. Abutments for the
Miller, Rice and cotton mill bridges have
also been laid, and all the bridges except
that at the cotton mill will probably be
open for travel in two weeks. From the
old tobacco mill to the cotton works a
twelve-inch brick arch has been construct
ed by w. A. Pierce of Haydenville. The
damages to the cotton mill have been re-
paired, and the works are now run to their
fullest capacity and with the full compile
ment Of help. The Main street through
Haydcnville is to he extensively improved
by the State, under the supervision of the
commissioners. The most prominent OF
Haydenvillc's business industries, the
brass works of Hayden, Gcre & Co., will
he fully rebuilt in the spring, while the
foundry and pattern building to be con-
necled herewith are now going up. The
reconstruction of Leeds and Florence has
been performed at the expense Of North
ampton. The reconstruction of Leeds be-
gins with the rebuilding of the upper silk
mill dam, which has been done in the most
solid manner by the Nonotuck silk Com
panv. 4 few rods below this dam is the
smaller dam which is to furnish water for
the emery wheel company's works. Di-
recily below the lower dam is the "silk-
mill bridge" Of iron. Between this and
the new button factory of George p. War
ner the most important improvement is the
grading of the street. On the site Of the
demolished button factory las risen a new
structure, l25 by IS feet and two stories
high, with spacious attic. Next below is
the arched bridge, which is nearly COM
pleted. At Florence tho Ross, Truesdale
and the aw-mill bridges have been re-
placed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-20

So long as the negroes voted unanimous
ly with the Republicans, the native white
Democrats had every temptation to pre-
vent their use of the suffrage, and this
temptation was unquestiOnably, at one
time yielded to. Now that it has become
possible to induce the negro to sometimes
vote with the Democrats, he will be treated
very differently. 1t may be political her
esy, but we confess that the division of the
negro vote il to us an encouraging fact in
the recent elections. Ii Is especially en-
couraging when, as in South Carolina, the
division was effected by an appeal TO the
negroes to rebel against their former lead
ers in order TO secure good government.
When the negro gives his vote on that
ground. whether he is cheated or not, and
ceases to give it under control Of a dread or
hatred of his former master, he has made a
long advance in the direction of becoming
a useful cilizen.-N. Y. Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-20

The democratic victory in Pennsylvan-
ia was rather too much for the chairman of
the state democratic committee, judging
from the address which he has issued. His
figures are mostly Of the military type, al
though they are little linked" Here
are some of them 1.-THE battle is over.
The enemy LEFT the field at dark on Tues
day last, in full retreat, beaten at all points.
The democracy, with its ranks in perfect
order, recruited from the patriotic people,
attacked the Notifications of the radical
party and carried them by assault. The
setting sun lit up the banners of the de-
mocracy in light as victory made them glo-
rious. We encamped on the field Of bat
tie. The radical party abandoned its am
unition, and len its frauds, schemes, jobs,
plumber, corruption, the civil rights bill,
and the gag law scattered along the line of
its retreat. 1t took off its negro allies in
safety. The constitution OF the United
States is protected by this victory, unim-
paired and undefled. The white race in
this State has risen up in its majesty aud
asserted its supremacy"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-20

About seventy of the friends of Mr..
and MrsJ. II. Stowe assembled at their res
idence last week Tuesday evening, bring
ing large quantity of very nice tin ware
to celebrate their "lin wedding" The host
and hostess say they had very pleasant
and delightful time.
The high school closed last Friday eve
ming with an entertainment at Hotel hall.
There has been quite an Interesting
court In session this week before the com-
missioners on the Learned Read estate,
some OF the heirs asserting that the proper
" amounted to between thirty-hve and
forty thousand dollars, while others de :
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-20

deputy II. L. Bnvden organized a
Grange at Jamaica, Nov. l2th. Name.
sunny Side Grange. T.. =. Russell, Mas
ter; f.. T.. Wellman, Overseer; WIN. A.
Boyle, Lecturer; Albert Sturgs, Steward /;
VIM. Parsons, Asst Steward; Henry
Clayton, Chaplain David Twitchell, Treas
urer; j. Howe, Sec'y; John AuIsden, Gate
Keeper; Mrs. VIM. Boyle. Ceres; Mrs.
VIM. Parsons, Pomona; Miss Mary o.
Howard, Flora; Mrs. l.. r. Russell. Lady
Asst Steward.
The winter term of the district school
in Jamaica village is 10 be under the III E
struction Of Charles II. Davenport, of
BratlleborO, an Amherst college student.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-20
w est Tow naheud.

The indignation Of the people "f this
town IL most thoroughly aroused by the
appearance at different times Of late. in
various public places, Of placards contain
ing the most scandalous lying statements
about some Of its highly esteemed citizens.
The persons themselves are not 30 much
injured, for the odious fabrcations bear
such evident marks Of being the work Of
an adversary and villIin that none, ex-
cept with very weak head or very bad
heart, can give them the least credeuce
But the public mind is POISONED by the
odor OF such vile fumes, and truth and
purity demand that the vender Of such
venom he sought out and brought to full
and speedy justice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-20

The dwelling house of Joseph Bemis,
located about one mile south of this village,
WAS destroyed by fire ON Thursday AFTER
noon, l2th inst. Mr. Bemis was absent at
the lime, aud the only occupants of the
house were his invalid wife, and her little
grandson, neither OF whom could do much
toward saving the property. Mr.. John
Liscom and several other of the neghbors.
however, soon rallied to the spot and sue
ceeded in saving most Of the things In the
lower part of the house. A portion OF the
bedding and clothing was DESTROYED, as
was also quantity of corn stored in the
chamber. BY much exerlion the barn, a
few feet distant, was saved with its con-
tents. The house and itY contents were in
sured for $500 in the Farmers Mutual.
The Fall term of Brattleboro Academy
closed with an exhibition given by the
students Tuesday evening, nov. II. The
unfavorable weather did not prevent a
large attendance, and the receipts from ad-
mission fees were sufficient 10 afford sub
stanlial aid towards improvements in the
hall and additions TO the library, There
was a pleasing variety In the exercises,
and comnlendable promptness In the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-20

way part succeeded part. Interest was well
sustained to the close. All the young nc.
tors acquitted themselves credItably, and
were greeted with frequent applause. The
entertainment was the more enjoyable
from the assurance which those who attend
ed upon the examination had, that studies
had MT been neglected IN the work of
preDaratlon. The winter term will open
after u vacation OF two weeks, and appear
ancos now indicate a full school.
BRATTLFnORO ACAIEMY-REpORT OF THE
EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
The examination held a, the close Of the
fall term Of BiattleborO Academy, Monday
and Tuesday, Nov. 10 and IL, called out a
large numher of the friends and patrons of
the school. The tests Of scholarship which
were applied were fair and Impartial, aud
they were given in way to bring TO light,
so tar as possible IN the time allowed, the
results of the terms labors. These tests
were met without evasion, and the results
were creditable alike 10 teachers and pu-
pills. There was apparent a thOroughuess
of drill and a familiarity with principles
which bore testimony to the faithfulness OF
the teachers. The committee feel that they
risk nothing in saying that the teachers
have been fortunate In having a class of
pupils far above the ordinary rank in all
respects, and that they have improved well
their opportunity. 1t was noticeable, also,
that the discipline of the school was well
maintained, and In the matter of dcpurt-
meut the scholars ranked high.
G.. II. MERRILL,
G.. A. Worry,
CHAs. BURNHAM,
Examining Committee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-20

A GOOD oFFIcRR.-It is a compliment
10 the integrity and efficiency of Gen. w.
w. Lynde as Quartsrmaster-Genera of
Vermont, that not even tho most deter
mined and active opponent Of his re-elec-
ton has or does cast a shade OF reproach
on the manner in which he has filled the
position, one of the most responsible in the
State. Here in Montpelier there has been
on the part of those among the most in
fluential and respected soreness about
his election, Gen. p. p. Pitkn beinga fav-
orite with our people, but none questioned
his honesty or capacity, fact of which be
may well feel proud.-Argus and Patriot.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-20

The election of Supreme Court Judges
and certain State officers, by the Legisla-
lure, took place on Tuesday. Judges
Pierpoint, Barrett, Wheeler, Royce, Red
field and Ross, were reelected by acclama-
ton. For the sixth assistant justice, the
choice fell to Hon. II. II. Powers, by a
close vote. DIR. II. II. Atwater Of Burling-
ton was unanimously chosen Commission
or of Insane. Messrs. Hartshorn and Will
son, of the present board Of Directors of the
State Prison, were dropped, and the board
will consist of Hon. Charles +. Houghton
reelected, L. G. Pettigrew, of Ludlow and
NJ. d. Gilman, of Montpelier. Gov. Dill
liugham was reelected Trustee Of tho Re-
form School but James NJ. Slade of Mid
dlebury, was dropped and Charles Rogers,
Jr., of Wheclock, put in his place; and
Hon. Victor Atwood, of st. Adams, takes
the place of Hon. John L. Mason, who de-
clined reelection. For Trustees of the
Vermont University, Senator Morrill, was
reelected, Waldo Brigham, Esq, will
take the place of Rev. Horace Herrick, and
Hon. +. p. Walton was chosen in place Of
Hon. S. II. Stevens, of Enosburgh.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-20

STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. The
annual meeting Of the Vermont state Ag-
ricultural Society was held at Bellows
Falls on Tuesday, with fair attendance Of
members aud officers. The new officers
elected are as follows: President, Hon. w.
X. Sanford Of orwell; Vice Presidents,
Hon. Crosby Miller Of PUmfret, Henry
Chase of Lyndon, Col. Geo. A. Merrill Of
Lyndonvile James A. Shedd Of Burling-
ton 4; Treasurer, Hon. n. b. Stafford of W.
X. Junction; Secretary, Henry Clark of
Rutland; Directors, Gen. II. H. Baxter Of
Rutland, Elijah cleveland OF Coventry,
Henry &. Root Of Bennington, John Greg
DRY OF Mortified. George Campbell Of
Westminster, Henry u. Kent OF Dorset,
David Goodell of BrattleborO, l.. ). Stow
ell OF Cornwall, &. ii. Hubbard Of Spring.
field, :. G.. lIolyoke of ST. Alhan-, l.. :.
Drew of Burlington, George Hammond of
MiddleburN, II. NJ. Hall OF East Burke.
The receipts of the last annual fair show
but a snail balance over the expenses and
premiums paid. \ committee was APP
pointed to prepare premium and rcgula-
tons for the best farm IN the State. The
winter meeting Of the society will he held
ut ST. Abaus the second Wednesday In
January.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-20

HELD FOR EVASION OF THE REVENUE
LAVISH. NJ. Cutting Of West Hartford,
A. L. Williams of Sharon, and G. w. May
of South Royalton, were recently brought
before U. S. Commissioner Crane of New
port for selling ales and tobacco without
having paid the special taxes therefor as
required by the internal revenue laws, and
severally held for appearance before the
U. s. circuit court, In February next. Sim
con Adams and Geo. c. Higley Of Marlbo-
no, for Illicit distilling, are also held to ap-
pear before the same court.
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Fayetteville.

1t is proposed to establish n lvceum
course for the coming winter. The first
meeting Of the society will be held at the
Union hall, Wednesday evening, Nov. y,
at half past six, when the following reso-
luton will he discussed Resolved that
Judge Wheeer's opinion in the Brattlebo-
70 school case ought To he sustained. The
exercises of the evening will close with
music, declamation', paper, and the usual
belongings or \ lyceum. g.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-20

d. +. Boyden organized a Grange Of
the Patrons Of Husbandry at Rockingham,
Nov. 10th. Name. solve Branch Grange."
Henry a. Adams, Master; Morton c.
Roundy, Overseer; Simon 81. Albee, Lee
turer; Oscar Stowell, Steward; Richard
c. Green, Asst Steward j. X. Rollins,
Treasurer; Henry n. Weston, Sec'y ;
Charles Willard, Gate Keeper; Mrs. II.
n. Weston, Ceres; Mrs. S. NJ. Allbee, Po-
mona; Miss Mary ]. Wiley, Flora; Mrs
NJ. c. Roundy, Lady Asst Steward.