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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03
UnIVerzaIiat Amortization

The Universalist Association of Wind
ham and Bennington counties was held in
Vernon ON Wednesday and Thursday of
last week, June "a and 25. Through the
kindness of Sup't Bentley, all passenger
Il aims stopped at the church, which was
great convenience to those coming from
adjoining towns on this line.
The committee met Wednesday morn
ing and chose Rev. j. +. Simmons of
Maine to preach in the morning, and Rev.
WIN. Barber of Wilmington, VT, in the
afternoon. Al o'clock p. NJ, a confer
ence meeting was held, In which much in
terest was manifested.
Thursday morning the Rev. Mr.. Sunder-
land (Unilaran) of Northiield, Mass, de-
livered fine discourse on tho "Love of
God" following which Mrs. DIR. Noble of
Chester gave a very Interesting black board
exercise designed to assist in Sabbath
school instruction. In the afternoon Rev.
NJ. ii. Harris of Brattleboro gave an inter
esting discourse to a crowded house. The
church was very hastily trimmed with ev-
ergreen and laurel. All attending the as
ISOLATION were bountifully supplied in the
vestry of lhechurch with edbles of char
acter that stamps the ladies of Vernon as
mong the first in culinary skill. Excel
lent music was furnsed by the Vernon
choir, assisted by Mr.. A. p. Wood and Miss
l.. A. Wood of Barnard, and Mrs. Laura
Gay of Gaysville, W., both ladies being
sopranos OF high order. The weather
during both days was cool and pleasant.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03
NEWS ITEMS.

Police Commissioner Gordon and Char
lick of New York, on trial for violating
the election laws, have been found guilty.
A gale last week resulted in the loss of
81 lives along the coast of New brunswick,
10 being fishermen. Four barques and nine
schoOners were stranded and about thirty
fishing boats wrecked.
The Car of Russia, as a punishment
to his nephew, the Grand Duke Nicholas,
for the theft of his mothers diamonds, has
banshed him TO the Caucasus for life and
otherwise disgraced him.
Ably Smith and sister, of Connecticut,
have suffered another auction sale for tax
es, out of which is likely to come law
suit. The authorities sold real estate, when
the law requires them TO take movable prop
erty first.
Fourth Of July at st. Louis is to be OBJ
served by the formal opening of the mag
niticent new bridge which spans ''thc IA
Their of waters" at that point.
Two Turkish villages, one having a
population of 500 and the other $500, lately
met with utter destruction by earthquakes,
and twenty lives were lost. 1t is said that
undulations of the earth several feet high,
like the waves of the sea. ran through the
largest village. The American missiona-
ries make an appeal in behalf of the suf-
| ferers.
Worcester will oct her soldiers IN ,nu-
ment ready for dedication on the glorious
Fourth, and expects TO have a good deal OF
ceremony abOutit. Alexander II. Bullock
will deliver the Grafton, while Gen. Charles
| II. Dsvens, Jr., is to respond in behalf Of
| the soldiers.
The town of Berdicher in Russian Po-
land, inhabited mostly by Jews, has sur
| fered from one of the most destructive and
remarkable series of fires. The first day,
600 houses were destroyed. The next day,
there was another conflagration involving
| loss of nearly as many more buildings.
| The two succeeding days, the town was
again visited by fires, by which whole
streets were laid in ashes and thousands of
| persons were made homeless.
| A destructive overflow of the Rio
Grande river occurred recently, inundat-
ing the valley from Albuquerque to FL Pa
so, making great havoc and destroying
| grains, crops, orchards and vineyards to
the value of s2,OOO,OOO. Several settle
nIents have been destroyed and thousands
have had their homes wrecked.
| "A negro girl named Sarah Recoes, on
ly ten years old, poisoned the coffee with
oil OF cresote) of the family of Mr.. Miller,
with whom she was living as servant, Fri
day morning, in Crawford n. j. She was
| 4
in both the milk and flee out of revenge
for fancied injuries. Fortunately no one
had drank any of the coffee.
"A remarkable case of lunacy has JUS
come TO light in Green Village, a suburb o
New York, by the death of Charles Crow
ell, at the age of 20, who has been ravinl
maniac for over 40 years. The most re-
markable fact in connection with the case
is that just before he died his mind wa,
clear and he called an attendant by name.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

The term of eight weeks school taught
bv Miss Julia T.. Barnard. in No dis
tricl, closed on last Friday. Tho following
are the names Of the pupils who have at
tended the full term without marks Of any
kind: Emma Leach, Hattie Wright, Sarah
McCloud. Hattie Farr, Willis FAIR, Helen
Watkins, Mary McCloud. Alma Fisher.
Fred Il. Foster, Johnnie Leach. There
were also three others who had no tardy
marks-Mabel Leach, Cassius Dubia, John
ME Dubia. The system of spring and fall
terms, with vacation during tue warm
weather OF July and August, adopted by
this district, is certainly advantageous to
both teacher and scholars.
About seventy-five volumes OF new
books have been added TO the Conerega-
tional Sabbath school library.
Elijah Farr has sold his ten acre lot on
the plain to Guy Clark price 500.
On Monday last the thermometer rang
ed from 95 TO lO4 degrees in the shade. Ma
ny of our farmers were compelled to leave
the hay field on account of the heat.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

At the recent Republican convention in
Chttenden county, Gen. BarstOw presented
the following petition, signed 10y nearly
2000 women of that county:
To the Members of the Republican CoRUen-
ton of Chittenden County:
We, the undersigned, women of Chitten-
den county, believing the law of our Safe
prohibiting the sale of Intoxicating liquors
TO be not only just and salutary, but neces-
sary TO the prosperity of our common
wealth, to the morality and peace of soc
ETY., and to the security of our homes, and
being aware of the laxity of its enforce
ment, do hereby lay befoie your body our
earnest petition that you will nominate To
the office of States Attorney for this county
a man who can be relied on to give honest
and eflectual service in the execution Of the
aforesaid prohibitory law.
The petition doubtless had no great effect
upon the convention, but the event shows
that the women are beginning 10 learn that
they hare an interest in politics; and who
doubts that, if pleading does not avail
they will soon DO demanding a voice
in affairs which so intimately concern
them?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

REVIVAL OF THE BEECHER SCANDAL
Theodore Tilton publishes in the Golden
Age of last week seven column article
touching the "Beecher scandal" which is
calculated to produce sensation and lead
to a definite settlement of the subject, one
way or the other. 1t Is a defence of Mr..
Tilton, amply fortified by letters and docu.
ments, against the charge of Rev. Leonard
Bacon, moderator of the late Brooklyn
council, that Tilton has been the slanderer
of MIR. Beecher, whose magnaniInlty alone
saved him from disgraceful exposure.
Having suffered in silence for four years,
from these and similar misrepresentation,
adroitly put before tho public by Beecher's
friends, Mr.. Tilton says neither patience
nor duty will permit him longer to conceal
the actual facts from the public. He then
goes on TO prove he has never slandered
Mr.. Beecher, but ON the contrary has sac
rihced his own reputation to suppress the
truth about him and he never has refused
TO appear before the church and answer all
questions regarding the scandal that might
be put to him. AS TO Mr.. Beecher's supe-
rior magnaHimity, he calls Beecher himself
to the stand to show who has been mag
unanimous, and publishes what purports to
be an extract from document now in his
possession, signed by Mr.. Boecher, and
which reads AS follows:
BROOKLYN, Jan. l, 1871.
l ask Theodore Tillon's forgiveness and
humble myself before him as do before
my God. He would have been a better
man In my circumstances than / have
been. can ask nothing except that he
will remember all the other breasts that
will ache. will not plead for myself. /
even wish that were dead.
[Signedl IL. w. BEECHER.
If innocent, Beecher ought not to remain
longer silent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

The result of the six months session of
Congress may be thus summed up: Nine
hundred and sixty bills and joint resolu-
tions were introduced in the Senate, of
which one hundred and thirty-one became
laws. Three thousand eight hundred and
ninety seven bills and joint resolutions
were introduced in the House of Repre-
sentalves, of which four hundred and
twenty-six became laws. Two bills have
been vetoed and two have been pocketed
or become laws without the Presidents
signature. The most important bill passed
was that wi ich embraced the revised code,
framed under the supervision of Judge
Poland OF Vermont. The laws of the land,
formerly in seventeen volumes, are now
published in one.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

A sad case ofsdrowning occurred al
Jacksonville on Monday evening. Tyler
A. Hicks the well-knOwn aud highly-es-
teeincd landlord OF the Glen house, while
bathing in the mill-pond in company with
three or four boys whom he was teaching
To swim, was seized with cramps, and be-
fore assistance could he rendered, was
drowned. One OF the boys named Grillin,
sank with him aud was with difficulty
resuscilated. His age was about ~. He
leaves wife and children, As well as many
relatives aud friends to mourn his loss.
IIe was buried ut Readsboru Tuesday eve
ming, with Masonic honOrs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

NEW HAMPsHIRE.-TwO or three barns
near Concord were struck by lightning
during the storm of Monday evening, and
several horses and cows were killed. Al
fred Wares house and barn at East An
dover were destroyed by lightning; loss
$1,000; insured for 1920 in the Hartford
company. ]. p Lancaster's house at North
wood was badly smashed. The lightning
struck in five places at Manchester. A
horse worth $500 belonging TO George Sui
livan of Goshef was killed by lightning,
and the L of his house was destroyed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

The hotel at the Centre still remains
unoccupied, while the Prospect House al
Spoilord Lake seems to be pretty well filled
with guests and doing finely. The trees
and bushes upon each side of the road lead
ing from Plerce's past the Prospect House,
skirtIng the sou thern and eastern shore oil
recently been cut away, atinrding larger
view of the lake.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

The Anti Masons, at their convention in
Fayetteville on Tuesday, nominated coun-
ty officers as follows: For Senators, Aure-
Illus Howard of Townshend, George Howe
of Brattleboro; for States Attorney, L. l..
Waterman of jamaica for Sheriff, Alonzo
Starkey of Brattleboro; for High Bailitf,
f. l.. Harrington of Londonderry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

Congressman Henry l.. Dawes of Massa-
chusetts has written letter declining re-
election. Mr.. Dawes has served in Con-
gress for eighteen years and deserves re-
lease If he desires it /; but his district will
not find it easy to replace him by man
who can exercise the influence in the
House which Mr.. Dawes possesses. 1t is
not at all improbable that the people of
Massachusetts will now insist upon his
Coming up higher"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

The Hartford Courant, of which Gen.
Hawley is editor, recommends Samuel
Bowles as Mr.. Dawes's successor in Con-
gress, for tho reason, among others, that
"At least term or two in Congress would
make him moro just and discriminating
critic of public affairs" Very good; and
why won't the same consideration apply to
other editors, as wellH We submit the
question in all modesty.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

The Massachusetts Supreme Court has
dismissed the petition of Lucia NJ. Peabody
for mandamus to compel the school com
mittee of Boston to restore her to her rights
as u member of that body. This is done on
the ground that the school committee, by
the express provisions of the city charter of
Boston, has complies authority TO decide
upon all questions relating to the qualiiica-
tioDs, election and returns of its members,
and that such decision is not open to re-
vision by any judicial tribunal. On this
the Boston Journal remarks: 1.-THE ques-
ton will thus settle itself, for whenever II
comes to he understood that a woman, duly
qualified and chosen, is rejected solely and
avowedy because she is a woman, such an
exhibition of defiance of the public will on
the part OF few public servants will, as
suredly, consign them to retirement at the
earliest opportunity, and necessitate the
reconstruction of such committee ON better
principles"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

The Supreme Court of Vermont has just
rendered decision dismissing the petition
of the Legislative committee who investi-
gated the Vermont Central railroad man
agement for a mandamus to c. mpel Henry
Oviatt, their reporter, to write out the tes-
timony, and there is now no way of COM
polling him to do his duty until the next
Legislature meets.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

- Friday eve, July 81, will witness the
grand opening ball ut the ElmwuOd House.
MIR. Wait, the proprietor, has been rem"d-
cling aud refurnishing tho house in a neat
aud tasteful manner. and he cordially in
vites all lovers Of terpsichorean amuso-
mentS To call at the E!mwood "n said eye
ming.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

William Wellman. young man of y
years, died on the 9Th inst. On the 9Th
post mortem examination was held by Drs'
Campbell, Pettengill and Ellis, and seven
quarts Of water we're taken from the body
II was also found that the liver had swoll-
en- until II was eight pounds in weight. lie
had been troubled with the disens" for
twenty years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

The salary Of Supreme Court judges in
this State is now only $500 year, and the
project is advocated of reducing the num-
Der to six by appointing nobody to fill the
place about TO be vacated by Judge Peck,
and increasing the salary to $4,000. II is
also proposed that the court always sit at
Montpelier, instead of going about the
Stale.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

Judge Poland writes that, in the part he
took toward modifying the jurisdiction of
the courts of the District OF Columbia, at
the last session of Congress, he never
thought of the newspapers, nor can he see
how they or their conductors will be affect
ed by the change.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

Eugene Hale, member of Congress from
the fifth Maine district, and son-in-law of
Senator Chandler, has been appointed Post
master-G eneral in place of Mr.. Creswell,
and has signfied his acceptance of the Of
flee. His congressional record during the
past session gives good reason to expect
that he will make an efficient cabinet Off
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

Montpelier, the Democrats made the
following nominations For governor,
Hon. w. II. ii. Bingham, of Stowe; for
nant-governor-Henry Chase, of Lyn-
don for trcasurer-Otis Chamberlain, OF
Pomtrct,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

AS finally agreed on, the Post Office APP
preparation bill fixes the rates on newspa-
pers published weekly and oftener at two
cents pound; on other periodical publ
cations three cents pound on public doc
uments ten cents volume, or an average
of five cents pound, and on copies of the
Congressional Record one cent each, all to
be prepaid; the prepayment of newspaper
postage to begin Jan. l, 1876. Newspapers
delivered free of postage in the county
where published.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

The 10 p. NJ. train from Keene, Mon
day night Of last week, struck oliver Law
renee, the bridge tender at Winchester
and knock ed him into the Ashuelot river
The body has boon recovered. 1t is sup
posed that Lawrence had fallen asleep az
his post. He leaves wife and children
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

Arrivals at Phclps's hotel for tho week
ending June 10Th: DIR. Edward Eggeston
and family, brooklyn, N. Y; Mrs. Hon-
man and Miss Henrietta Noa, New York
DIR. wohbor aud family, Cambridgeport,
Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

less number of offences than the States
Attorney thought he could prove. He
claimed that the court had no right To set
tie up such cases with more leniency than
other criminal cases.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

In another column we give extracts from
several of our exchanges, bearing upon the
coming Republican nomination for Repre-
sentative to Congress from this district.
Tho most striking feature of the sentiment
thus far expressed is its diversity; and it
is plain that unless the opponents of Judge
Poland bring forward "A man of greater
strength than they seem likely to, the Judge
will easily secure a denomination. Unless
Judge Wheeler should consent to become
candidate-and it seems to be well under
stood that he has no ambition to go to Con-
gress-the probability is that Poland's
strength in Windham county will not be
imperilled. Whatever shortcomings Judge
Poland may have-personaIly, we confess
to a feeling that he is not altogether with
out his iaults-his influence and usefulness
at Washington cannot be questioned, and
Windham county, or the district, could
hardly hope TO present candidate capable
of making his place good.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

The vacation work laid out for Messrs.
Willard of Vermont, Cox and Clark of New
York and Banning and Williams of Wis
cousin, as subcommittee of the House
committee on foreign affairs, is to inquire
into and report upon the condition of affairs
along the Mexican frontier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

The st. Johnsbury Caledonan says that
Judge Ross, of the Supreme Court of YER
mont, who presides over the County Court
in that town, gave hint to the members
of the bar that the court would not allow
plea of guilty in liquor prosecutions, for
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

Canada railroad will meet at Bellows Falls
Friday, to consider the proposition for sell
ing the road to the Central Vermont rail-
road company.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

The United States Government has made
formal demand on Spain for indemnity
for the Virginius prisoners slain by order
OF Burriel.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

The Democrats in the New Hampshire
legislature are using their new-hedged
power with vengeance; all the Republic
can officials are made to walk the plank.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

Last Sabbath that long deferred S. s.
concert came off with extensive reciIations
of scripture. 1t was Rev. Mr.. Garland's
closing Sabbath for the year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

The Massachusetts legislaturehas enacted
that mo woman shall be deemed ineligi-
BILE on account Of sex to serve on school
committees"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

Tho Sunday school connected with the
Congregational church held floral concert
last Sunday afternoon. The decorations
were beautiful and appropriate, and the OK
ercises interesting and Instructive.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

Sunday School was organized last Sab
bath OIL the American $. s. Union basis
with international question books, Bros.
Estabrook and Copper having charge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

IT is said that Judge Hoar of Massachu-
sets will decline denomination TO Con-
gress.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03
nEpUnLICAN NOMINATIONS.

uEPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
For GOuerHOr,
AS ABEL Pc c X
OF JERICHO.
For LieHfcHaHf- GOrcrHOr,
Lynn AN q. Fl 1 N X l. IL
OF CHELSEA.
For state TreasWrer,
JOHN A. p A f,
OF MONTPELIER
For State Senators,
"A. wYMAN Of Athens,
GEORGE HOWE Of Bratteboro.
For Assistant judge,
EFT. BUTTERFIELD of wilmington,
o. s. HOWARD Of Townshend.
For states Attorney,
OSCAR Y. BUTTERFIEID Of wilmington.
For Sheriff,
g. W. BowKER Of Newfane.
For Judges Of Probate,
ROYAIL TYLER, District of Marlboro,
ADISHAI sTODDARD, District OF Mos'mlnS''r
For High BahG,
FRANCIS PHELPS Of Grafton
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

Hugh Donahue accomplished atSpring-
field, Mass, Saturday, the remarkable feat
of walking 1000 miles in 1000 hours.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03
nrMoCnATIo NOMINATIONS.

For Governor,
W II. H. b l n G Ii a NJ
OF STOWE.
For Lit"fenG"f-Gorer"cr'
HENRY CHASE,
OF LYNDON.
For state TredsMrer,
OTIS CHI AMB L II L A N,
OF POMFRET.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

that sweetest Of villages that sits upon the
slopes of the Green Mountains, and laves
its feet in the pure waters of the Connecti-
cut. We were gratified TO find that Dr.
Cummings had filled the gap to the salts
faction of all. A more genial man, more
prudent manager, and more acceptable
preacher can hardly he found in one per-
son than in our excellent brother-the sage
of Concord. LII.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

The Rhode Island Legislature has given
up the senatorial conundrum for The pres
ent, and adjourned until January.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03
TO ADYRRTISERS.

the VERMONT PHOENIX has a larger circulation than
any other Newspaper In Southern Vermont
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

Reuben VIM has been appointed post
master at Nottingham.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

We have no personal animositios against
the present membcr; on the contrary our
personal relations with him are the most
cordial, and we acknowledge our uhliea-
ton to him for various favors, but we IA
vor the nomination of Col. Mead FROM
conscientious belief that he will best repre-
sent the Interests of our readers and the
farming community in general.
tFrom The Argus and Pairiot,l
Luke =. Poland will probably have an
other term in Congress If John b. Mead is
the strongest man his opponents in his par
ty can put forward to contest tho nomina-
ton with him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-03

It would seem that Judge Poland is not
to have quite so easy a time in walking
over the course" for congressional honors,
in the second district, as has been suppos-
cd. Col. John b. Mead of Randolph pro-
poses TO contest the nomination with him.
Col. Mead is some thirly-iour years Of age
and did gallant service in the war of the
rebellion, having enlisted in company &C.
on its formation and was, on the organizl-
ton Of the company, made its second lieu
tenant. He was agallant soldier. wounded
at Cedar Creek. October 18Th, 1861, and was
promoted through every grade until he be-
came Colonel OF the regiment when Cen
eral Thomas WAS made "A brigader general.