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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-11

On Saturday nishl, Aug Z9h, Charles
Wheeler hal thirty out OF llnrk of thirty
one sheep bit aud tweuty-unr killed. by
dogs. II was sport for the dogs, hut death
on the sheep. Suspicion rests on Mr.
Whccler'- dog and one OF his neishbprs s.
Those two dogs were killed, and ii is high
time that about tiny more in this town
share The sumo fate. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-11

The State Fair opened at Rutland on
Tuesday. The show in the different dc.
partments was fully up TO the average, and
the display of cattle quite superior. Some
5000 people were in attendance on Wednes-
day. The exhibitors from this section of
the State were comparatively few.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-11

Mr.. c. Il. Webb, representative elect
from Rockingham, had bay mare stolen
from his barn on Thursday night, Goth ult.
Rev. N. +. Carter OF Orfordville, N,
H., has accepted the call from the Congre-
gational church in Bellows Falls, and will
commence his work the first Sabbath in
October.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-11

The time for our County Fair is fast APP
preaching, and notice from the Secretary
will be found in its appropriate place in this
paper. There is no reason why we cannot
have successful exhibition this fall, If all
will contribute according to their ability.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-11

Hon. Geo. F. Hoar, of Massachusetts,
who at first declined being a candidate for
recollection to Congress from the Worcester
district, has reconsidered his determlna-
ton, and published a letter Withdrawing
his dpclinatiOn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-11

THE Baptist Sunday school are TO have
basket picnic on Saturday, leaving the
church at 10 o'clock, going up potato"
lane To Wards woods, where the children
will have dinner and good time gener-
ally. All friends are invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-11

The school in Doyer, district No. /,
closed Friday, August 2l, after session OF
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-11
a Correction from DIR. BemI..

EdHOr Of PhVnir Sir: ] notice ia your
last paper | am set down in the election
returns ~ Democrat, and you explain
that my election was owing TO the equal
taxation movement. had supposed my
political principles were too well known TO
have any such blunder as this. Ever since
the Republican party was organized have
been an earnest supporter Of its men and
measures, and | have had its confidence
and support. Three times before this have
| been elected tu the Legislature by Krpub-
lean votes. have voted the Republican
ticket to the present time, unless giving
my vote for Horace Geeeley In 1872 was an
exception but | voted for him as Repub-
lican and do not consider that nv that act
| became Democrat. | was nominated
and elected a. Republican,, aud am in
formed that the town clerk returned my
name A. such TO your office. The equal
taxation movement was not an element in
our election. do not know that the yot-
ers of Dnmmer>t"n are divided on this
question. Every one, 40 far a. know, IA
vors making taxes equal 50 far a. III posi-
Bile to do 80. Now We do not understand why
the Editor of a Republican paper, with the
returns before him A. made by the proper
authority. should stale on his own rcspous-
Utility that the town OF DummcIstnn Civ
ing an almost unanim"uS Republican vote
has elected Democratic Representative.
jus ticc Ia myself and friends requires that
this matter be explained.
Yours, &C., >. y. BEMIs.
DummcrStnn, Sept. II, 1874.
We gladly give place 10 the above cor
recIium. The statement in regard TO DR..
Bemi~ htinga Democrat was made on the
strength of current report. the statement of
the town clerk having been accidentally
overlooked in making up our figures. The
fact that the Doctor voted for Greeley was
probably the occasion of the report referred
to. That the capitalization" question
was not distinct issue in the Dummerston
election VIC are aware but we had what
we considered good authority for stating
that the result was Indirectly, perhaps)
owing 10 ,hI, movement, aud We know
that thc leaders of the movement in this
section regard DIR. BemiS's election as a
substantial "victory."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-11
BRATTLEBoRO
TO ADYERTISRRs.

IHe VERMONT PHOENIX has a larger circulation than
any other Newspaper Ia Southern Vermont.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-11

Rev. J. L. Smith will preach in the I'M
ion church next Sunday, at the usual hour.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-09-11
ELECTION RETURNS.

st. Johnsbury, Sept. 7, 1874.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
Simmons.

w. a. Simmons, who has Just been nomf-
mated as collector of customs for the port of
Boston and CharlestOwn. was born in this
city in January, 1910. When he was twelve
years old his father died, and from that
time he not only began to earn his own liv-
ing, but aided in the support of his mother
and his brothers aud sisters. This prevented
his attendance at school, and his subsequent
opportunities for acquiring an education
were obtained by availing himself of such
leisure as he could secure at night and in
the early morning hours. He is lawyer
by profession, and qualified himself there.
for by reading law from to A. NJ. daily
for several years. He is Q member of the
Suffolk bar. In February. 1865, he entered
the internal revenue service, and held q
position as special treasury agent sor
several years. In June, 1870, he was ap.
pointed supervisor of internal revenue,
which position he has occupied until
the present time. His district embraces the
New England States, and under his man
agement it has been regarded as the most
economically managed district in the United
States. Aside from his long experience and
training in Official life, he has been cutie
prominent in political affairs. He has been
a member of the Republican ward and city
committee of Boston for several years, and
has served as chairman Of that body since
January. 1873. He has also been q member
of the Republican State Central Com laittee
for three years. In 1869 he was the Tepub.
lican candidate for the State Senate in the
second Suffolk district, now represented ~
Francis b. Hayes. His pronounced polit.
ical opinions, together with the fact that it.
was very strong Democratic district,
caused his defeat, though by q very small
majority, and he has never since been a can.
didate tor any elective office. He may be
emphatically regarded as one 0t eur self.
made men.-.BOstOn Journal.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
Paris PickpOckets.

Among the English visitors Co Paris dur.
ing the gay season of the new year were
several plckpOckets, who were, however, in
most cases, received by the police of the
festive city, SO that, as the American poet
sings, 'the subsequent proceedings inter.
ested them no more" There were some Of
the elite of the English practitioners, who
are, however, rivaled If not excelled in dex-
ter!ty and ubiquity by their French com.
peers. The following story ls told o. the
latter by a French journal: A physician,
officially connected with the prison of La
Force, and much beloved by his light-tin.
gered patients. perceived, on leaving the
Varieties one evening, that his pocket had
been picked, and that his opera glass was
gone. Next day, on meeting the denizens
of La Force, he expressed his dspleasure
at the occurrence. "'It is all very well,
said he, "for you to say that am popular
among you. but am treated just as others
are. Some of your friends contrved to re-
lieve me of my opera glass last night at
the Varieties THAT was only .ecause
they did not know yous DOCTOR replied
the prisoner. ''WhO was on duty at thu
Varieties last nght!' he inquired. turning
to a comrade. The answer was gwen IN a
whisper. you shall have your glass to-
morrow" he added. Next day a person
called on the physiciah's wife. s'Here,"
said he, ARE all the opera glasses stolen
two nights ago at the Varieties; please to
point out the Doctors" The lady hav ing
done SO, the obliging pickpocket handed
it to her, restored the Otheys to th6ir eases.
and disaDpeared.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
Profitable Philanthropy.

The proprietor of the New York Herald
having contributed handsome sum for the
establishment of a sOup-house for the relief
of the poor, has been assailed Oy the mana
gers of some of the charitable institutions
of New York city, upon the ground that
public soup-hOuses demoralize and pauper-
ize the poor. The Herald, however, re.orts
with some very damaging facts concerning
these charitable institutions, showing that
the actual expenditure of the Five Points
House of Industry on the poor for the year
ending March, 1872, was $4,000, and the
cost OF expanding this cum was $26, O00 ;
that the Children's Aid Society paid In the
last year $4,000 for salaries and other ex-
penses; that it receives from the city and
county $4,000 for educating 5000 children,
and shows itself that it has only 5000, for
the education Of which it is appealing to
public charity; and that this society, which
charges newsboys six cents for a nights
lodging. has 200 invested in shares of
Western railroad. The we'll paid phllan-
thropsts of New York have evidently Stun
bled into hornets nest.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
OCT OF THE DEPTHS.

What there is of dreary romance for man
or woman in theatrical career was tragic
ally illustrated in San Francisco recently
by the self-destruction of an unhappy girl
engaged in one of the numerous places OF
amusement known as emusic balls" and on
the day after this real tragedy another
music hall actress published in the local
CAL the following passionate wall OF
Despair.
All mel the curse OF the music hall!
Its gilded ttrrOrs and crimson pail
It's brilliant glare, it's reckless cheer.
its noisy din, its insolent leer
Behold its glitter and dazzling show.
But seek not the skeleton lying below:
Hark! from the boxes curtained and dim.
The jeeripg laugh of the wine king grim.
Who numbers the fallen, one by one,
And shouts when his fendish work is done
Who shall give answer whether or no
Such hell be not worse THAI the hell bel0Ts
Alas. for the cup that alluIes to sin.
With its glitteriHg serpent cooled withiIY
Wreathed with despair to its hideous bIim.
Deaths pale roses encircle its rim
Misery dwells in its sparkling flow.
Madness and ruin lie hid below.
The wasted life, the maudlin brain.
With all to lose and naught to gain;
The mothers tear, the serpenis hiss,
The loss of another world in this
These are the trophies of Music Hall woe.
That light up the courts OF the realms below:
Sad, white face, lying mute and alone,
Bleeding and dead on the cold, hard stone,
Let the mantle of charity over thee fall
Thy taiut was the breath of the Music Hall
Over thy grave let the viOtts grow,
Thy griefs are at rest in the dust below.
s-TGrapni-.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
Claims of L0yalists.

Senator West has introduced bill giving
to the Court of Claims sole jurisdiction of all
claims of loyal citizens for damages to pro-
perry by the war, and providing that amnes-
tied persons shall be considered loyal and en-.
titled to claims under the laws and indem-
MITIGATION under such losses. The bill
abolishes the Southern claims commission
and provides that all claims of the sort
pending before the commission or any
government officer shall be taken before the
court Of Claims. The court must report to
Congress their action on all cases, for the
action of that legislative body. Either
party may appeal for final review Of the
supreme Court of the United States, in cases
involving moro than three thousand dollars.
The Court Of Claims 10 also authorized to
appoint . commissioner in each United
States judicial district, and the commits
sioners are 70 b clothed with power to
summon Witnesses and take testimony in
Gases aridng in thar juzisdistisa
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
looxrrruEp FROM FIRST PAoE.J

AahaDtees. A dispatch from Sir Garner
WOlsley Of a date prior to the taxing OF
COOmassie declares that the overtnres OF
peace on the part of the Ashantees were
treacherous aud part of q plot to lure the
army to destruction.
Disrneli.
Disraeli has gone to Brighton.
Professor Fnwcett Again in tho Field.
Mr.. Fawcett has reappeared as candi-
date for Parliament, in Hackney
The Feejeo Islands.
The Earl of Carnarvon, replying to
deputation today, deprecated the pro-
posed annexation OF the FeeJee lelahos.
DIR. LivinRstone's Remains.
The remains of DR.. Livingstone will be
transported from Africa TO England at the
public expense.
The Tichborne Conspiracy,
Proceedings are about to be instituted
against several prominent persons On the
charge Of entering into the conspiracy with
Ort0B TO get possession Of the Tichborne
est ate.
Tennyson's Latest.
A poem by the poet laureate, in celeora.
ii IN of the marriage of the Duke Of Edin-
burgh, is published to-day.
Explosion.
occurred at a foundry at Sheffield, yester-
day, demolishing the building and shock
ingly mutilating twelve of the employees.
A Congratuiatory Order from General
WoIsiey.
Upon the fall of Coomassie, General Sir
Garner Wolsey issued general order to
his troops, complimenting them upon their
bravery and congratulaling them upon their
success. In conclusion, he said England is
proud Of snch men, and am proud of COM
manding them.
In the Field.
MADRID, March THE total number Of
Republican troops operating against the
Carlists in the north is 81, 600.
Reported Killing of Cespedes Confirmed.
HAVANA, March THE report of the
killing of ex-President Cespedes by some
members of San Quentin battalion has been
confirmed. 1t appears that on the twenty
seventh ultimO the troops captured negro
and were ordered by their commander to
shoot him. The negro promised, if his life
was spared, to lead them to the spot where
Ceapedes could be found. This was as
scented to and the ex- President was discov-
cred with few friends five leagues from
Asseradora.
His companions succeeded in getting
away, but he could not escape, and while
closely. pursued by detachment of troops,
led by a sergeant, turned and fired six shots
from his revolver. This was returned by
the troops, and Cespedes received bullets in
the head and breast, causing instant death.
His body was brought to Santiago de Cuba,
and buried on the first.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
An Impressive Ceremo--.
The Washington correspondent Of the st
Louis Times OF the fifth SAYS:

The Washington correspondent Of the St.
Louis Times OF the fifth says:
The interesting and impressive ceremony
of swearing in the new Chief Justice o3.
Cured at the hour OF twelve o'clock NJ. to.
day, in the chamber of the United States
Supreme Court. The room was througed
with spectators. many of whom were ladies'
Hon. William NJ. Evarts, Hon. a. H. 1h.
ton, Hon. E. lockwood Hoar, Thomas T..
Durant, General Garfield, General Sher-
wood, Senator Cooper, and Hon. Eugene
Hale were among the distinguished gentle
men present. The associate justices were
first ushered to their seats. after which Mr.
Waite was conducted to a chair near the
desk of the clerk of the court. The usual
ceremony of opening the court being per-
formed By the crier, the clerk proceeded to
read the commission of the new Chief JUS
tice, and at the conclusion of the reading
Mr.. Waite arose and repeated aloud the
oath OF office subscribed to the same, and
passing to the rear of the bench and enter
ing the door in the rear took the chair made
vacant by the death of Chief Justice Chase,
the associate justices rising and bowling as
he took his seat. The regular order of
business was then proceeded with. Mr..
Waite has made q very favorable impress
sion upon all classes since coming to Wash
ingtOn.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
POrtrafture Of VelasQueZ.
Kate Fields Madrid Correspondence with the 81
York Tribune

Kate Fields Madrid Correspondence with the New
York Tribune.
Nothing is easier than fine writing about
painting and sculpture. I'll none of it.
Critics, not literateurs, are needed for this
work. When Hawthorne, in the marble
Faun," undertook to play the connoisseur,
and praise his artist friends, ne displayed
ignorance and amable weakness unworthy
of his literary genius Fancy makes fiction
and mars criticism. But it is no fiction to
express enthusiasm for the portraiture Of
VelasGuez. Painting more honest, more
manly, can not he conceived. I'd rather
have one Nelasguez than a dozen Murilos,
tor there is virlity, a scOrn for nonsense
and sentmentality, respect for reality,
however unlovely, that brace the soul
to renew its fight for truth. Were his
tory written rs Velasquez painted it, we
should have facts, not prejudice. He has
insured immortality in his royal patrons.
Their worst deeds will be forgotten before
their faces. Nevertheless, while reverend
ing Velasquez, l pity him. The Spanish
court condemned him for life to the painting
OF ugly mon and women. There is not q
sympathetic. face among all the Bourbons.
What Velasquez, with his artists love for
beauty must have endured, no one but him
self can tell. and l fancy he painted his
wonderful portrait of Bohemian Esop as
protest against royal rufus and imbecility
Cold chills ran down my back at sight of
narrow headed boys and sleek young wO-
men copying Murillos, intended, probably,
for American drawing rooms. Why men
and women possessed of ordinary sense pay
gold for painted blasphemies of old mas
tiers, when for very little money they can
purchase excellent photographs, deties oom-
prehensiOn.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
New Hampshire and Connecticut.

The election excitement runs high in New
Hampshire, where the people are to vote
for Governor On the tenth of March. The
Republicans have McCutchins, sturdy old
farmer, "a their candidate, and are very
hopeful of his election. He may not have a
majority vote, but he is very sure to have
plurality. The Legislature is certain to be
Republican, which insures the chances of
McCutchins. The temperance movement is
very strong in New Hampshire and receives
new impulse from the crusade at the
West Both in New Hampshire and Con-
necticut, the Democrats make the most of
the panic, and take advantage of all the err
rors and mistakes Of the Republicans. In
Connecticut the election is on the sixth Of
April. and there is general disposition to
forget the local dissensions of former cam
paigns, and to unite harmoniously and earn
estly upon Mr.. Harrison. In this event, the
Republicans can and will carry the State
Ne,C York Mail
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
HOu. Z. II. Herwig.

We rejoice in . true party man. Inde-
pendence in politics is humbug. The man
who is faithful to the wishes of his constit-
uents is, after all, the man who is true to
the discipline and traditions of his party.
Such man il our Senator. The appoint.
ments he has procured this winter for St.
Tammany have given him unb0unded pop
ularity with our colored people. He has
proved himself 10 BE- made Of the right
stof: In all probability hs Win BE- the Re-
publican nominee IRON this district for Con-
greas Ut tho next eleotion.-kandeviUs Kavs.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
Approximation PriZess

The subscribers, having witnessed the drawing
OF the Louisiana state Lottery, ''Class c." hereby
certify that the above the numbers which
were his day drawn from the 10 900 placed in the
wheel.
Witness our hands 81 New Orleans, ehis day,
Saturday. March 2 Js1b
II. PERALT9
ADAM GIFFEN,
Sworn CommissioneAsD
PriZeS Cashed Without Discount.
mhB II
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
COMMERCIAI..
EArrRpAY EVENING. March

COTTOE~The saies to-day mot including any
last evening" embI aced 1900 bales at IRE GU lar
prices part of the business showing change,
and the rest falling. requiring some mod fcation
i'll our inside figures. VS. give also the Exchange
quotations. as below:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08
LOTTERIES.

OFFICIAL DRAWING
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY.
CLASS G,
DRAWN AT NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA
On Saturday, March 2, 1874.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08


bbls -four bbls pork bbls molAsses kegs butter
Is kegs piga feet NO pkGs mdse
IMPORTS.
NEW YORK-Steamship General Meade-Asted
mdse
RUATAN ISLAND-Schooner Pioneer-6Ooo plan
tain 800 punches bananas
UTILLA-SchOOner J.nnie Wood-30 900 plantains
5000 punches bananas 5000 cOcOanuts bbls limes
bbls manages
RECEIPTS OF PRODUCE.
Steamer Southwestern-734b bales
cotton and sundries
BATON ROUGE-SteamerS st John-6l hhds sugar
bbls sugar 80 bbs m0lasses 81 SKIS rice and sun
dr1es
RECEIPTS BY RAILROADS.
NEW ORLEANS JACKSON AND GREAT NORTH.
Ban RAILROAD. March = 1927 bales cotton 3.7
pkgs tobacco Fl hhds tobacco $50 oil lUO bxs
candles stock 30 SKIS cotton seed and sundrles
NEW ORLEANS. MOBILE AND TEXAS kali.
ROAD March 1852 bales cotton $40 bbls rosin l6o
pkSs tobacco 10 bbs turpentne and sundries
MNRGAE'S LOUISIANA AND TEXAS RAILROAD.
March 7-2O0 bales cotton II hhds sugar II bbls mo
lasses And sunGries
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-08

Sailing from New York every SATURDAY
FoR NBw YORK DIRECT.
Szlfnk44SHI The steamship
+ MISSISSIPPI,
~ B. CROWELL, Commander
SUNDAY. March 8. at 8 A. M
Will leave her wharf. foot of JefersOn stree. or
e. Ihese steamers have superior ACCOMMODATION,
for passengers.
Cabin passage. ...g50
blils OF adlns signed through to LIVERPOOL. Glss
gov, Bremen aud Han burg ~
through Tickets for First Glass and Steersx,
Passengers for Liverpool and the Continent. con
r r WIN duiors Line of Steamers, sailing
from New York every WEDNESDAY
For freight or passage. apply to
JOHN IL LUDWIGsEN Agent
~, .,. NO $50 Common street.
The steamship GENERAL MEADE wiz fonov
leaving SATURDAY, Mar. h a. at ga Nj iat