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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-18
The school Question.

The Catholic children of this village have
been deprived by the recent action Of the
school committee of the advantages of our
public schools. The loss TO more than $50
children in being thus deprived of educa-
tlonal privileges can never be fully esti-
mated. This injury Is especially lament
ed by those who understand the history OF
this difficulty, for they see at glance that
the children are and have been Whoily
bldmeless.
1t is not our purpose to inquire concern
ing the wisdom of Judge Wheeler's decis-
ion, which was given on motion for pre-
liminary injunction when the Catholic
children were excluded from our schools
last June. 1t is sufficient to say that as we
understand that decision, it vests in every
school committee in this State, acting in
their official capacity, unlimited and ALSO
Lutte power, and that in the ex ercise of this
power, however arbitrary and despotic it
may be, they are answerable to no law and
Rmenable to no court.
The rejecting portion of the public, leav-
ing the legal phase of this question TO be
settled by the supreme judiciary of the
State, seriously question the wisdom Of the
committees action.
1t is doubtless true that the priesthood Of
the Romish church desire TO establish
schools of their own, wherever they are
strong enough TO do so. History and ox-
perience have taught the managers of that
church that when their children have been
reared and educated in our public schools,
fhau haaOrna az MI riannizn1 sa attached
to our institutions, thai tho influence of the
Romish church is greatly neutralizcd, and
in many individual cases wholly lost.
The committee, in this view, have furn-
ished upon two occasions a just provoca-
ton for the establishment of separate
Catholic school. The repeated exclusion
OF the children from the public schools has
made it the imperative duty ofCatholic pa
rents 10 provide some way CT educating
their children. This policy of our COM
mittee has already raised over one thous-
and dollars for a Catholic school and has
engenderod bitter feelings and jealousies
between Protestants and Catholics in this
community which hitherto did not exist.
No town in the State with as large an Irish
population has been more free from dis
sensions Of this character, and this class in
this community, as a whole, have been
a peaceful, industrious and law-abiding
people.
The committee claim that they acted
wholly for the good of the schools. We
do not question their intentions but the re-
suits of their act are most unfortunate. A
line is to be now drawn between these two
classes of citizens, which the commune
eants OF the Catholic church honestly be-
lleve is necessary, in order to preserve
their parental right of rearing their chill
dren in their own religious faith. The
common interest ofthece two classes in our
public schools has ceased to exist and an
incentive has been furnished for extending
and adding to the power of the Romish
church in this community. 1t seems to us
that this policy is short sig hted one, and
detrimental to our lest interests.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-18
From Estes d Lduri1l.

A HUNDRED MINISTERS, AND How
THEY SWITCHED OFF. Some account of
tho Lights and Shadows Of Ministerial
Life.
CHIMES FOR CHILDHOOD. Collection
of Songs for the Little Ones. with TWEEN
ty illustrations.
OHECKMATE. BY J. S. lie Faun.
Too Much ALONE. BY Mrs. J. II. Rid
dell.
These are every one volumes OF intrinsic
merit. Nothing could be more charming as
agift to a thoughtful friend OF mature years
tLan copy of "Sngers and Songs Of the
llLerAl Faith" and to young folks
"Chimes for Childhood" will prove last
ing source of pleasure. "His Two Wives"
and "a Rebels Recollections," are fresh
and now, and very attractive for Winter
reading.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-18

AT the special town meeting held on
Tuesday last, the act in relation to the two
Parishes which was passed at the last Se,.
sion OF the Legislature and referred to the
town for confirmation, was rejected by the
decided vote Of lGl nays to 80 yeas.
deputy d. +. Boyden is expected 10
give lecture at the town hall on Friday
eve, the 18Th inst, subject, The Grange.
-Aner general consultation with the
people Of the Parish, the committee Of the
Congregational society gave notice last
Sabbath that the afternoon preaching ser.
vice would be omitted for the present.
Among the many Improvements in
town we notice the new dwelling house Of
Geo. f. Herrick near the depot, the barn
of l.. {. Richardson, and the addition TO
the residence OF q 60. =. Sabin.
AT the annual meeting of the West
minister Thief Detective Society held at
seminary building Monday evening Dec.
7, the following officers were chosen Syl-
vester Grout, President. John L. Collins.
Sec'y; 5. s. Stoddard, Treasr II. :. SAT
ford, Attorney; d. c. Wright, II. c. Lane,
r. ID. Farr, Directors. Amount Of money
reported in the Treasury Sill.
About co friends of Lucius c. Richard
son took possession of his residence with
out his knowledge or consent. on Tuesday
evening last, it being the tenth anniversary
OF his wedding. a profusion of tin ware
was displayed and general good time ex-
perieuced
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-18

Geo. w. Walker has sold his half Of
the saw mill and carriage shop to Charles
Wheeler, and the new firm of Knight &
Wheeler are cutting and drawing timber
in preparation for doing a good business
when the spring freshctS shall afford pen-
ty Of water.
-"Evening Star" grange was organized
Dec. 4th, by Deputy Boyden Of Waitsield.
Officers: Geo. Walker, master; Lewis II.
Lynde, overseer; Mrs. Asa Dutton, lee
lurer; Asa Dutton, steward; Geo. y. Crns-
by, ass steward; Mrs. Emma II. Lynde,
chaplain; w. II. Cook, treasurer; II. A.
French, sec'y; J. T. Bennett, gate keeper |;
Mrs. Minerva II. Crosby, Ceres Mrs. Su-
san Walker, Pomona; Mrs. J. II. Bennett,
Flora; Mrs. Marcia Dix, lady asst stew
ard,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-18

The libel suit of Miss Edna Dean Proc
tor against mutual Friend" Moulton did
not come to formal trial, but was taken be-
fore a referee by agreement of counsel.
Noulton's counsel admitted that he had
printed vile and unfounded SANDER on
pure and estimable lady, and Miss Proc
tor testified to the highest esteem for Mr..
Beecher and that there never was at any
time any improper or indicate behavior
on his part. Miss Proctor having declined
to receive the exemplary damages which a
jury would have given here, Mr. Moulton
was let of on payment of S4375 to cover
her legal expenses and costs. As his own
cannot be less, it makes some S., 900 or 3d.
900, that the affair has cost him. This
would hardly seem to be a good beginning
for the Tilton-M oulton side of the case.
We fear, however, that, if all the cases in
this unhappy business were to come to le-
gal trial, we should be little nearer the real
truth than We now are. Judge McCue
granted an order last week for the "bill of
particulars from Tilton asked for by
Beeeher's counsel, but Tilton's counsel APP
peal from this, and the question has got to
be argued over again before the general
Term Of the Brooklyn city court Mean
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-18

The new house built for a parsonage,
which ~ both conmodious and very con-
venent, is now about completed, and is
occupied by the new and resident pastor
The hrst the church has ever had; and tho
many expressions Of kindness in gifts Of
material worth from most of the mem bers
ana others, show that a resident pastor il
appreciated, and that they know how to
take care of him.
The members Of the Sunday school
have resolved upon their first Christmas
tree on Christmas eve, with singing by the
children and other exercises. on New
Years the friends Of the pastor are 10 give
him donation visit.
Some building has been going on OF
late in connection with the steam mill, Mr..
Staples adding 10 his dwelling house ana
mlll, and putting up lighthouse, sheds
aud stalls for lumber. Mr.. II. Freeman
has of late built him nice barn adjoining
his residence, opposite the Baptist church.
Mr.. Oscar Lazoll has cellar dug and
stoned, and will put up nice house in the
spring. Altogether, the place appears en-
terprisnR and growing.
Mrs. Lambert Howe, a widow Of some
seventy years or more, on stepping GU: OF
her house last Friday evening, had the
misfortune TO slip and fail, striking her
head upon the stone door step in such a
manner as 10 cause frightful wound upop
the back OF her head. She has since recov-
cred somewhat.
Mrs. Hill. another widow OF about the
same age. and the intelligent and excellent
mother Of Dea. II. 1. Turner, who fell some
four months since and was rendered help-
less, is still in a helpless condition,
-Dea. Isaac Bazell, now over ninety
years Of age, living in this village, and the
oldest person in town, has been laid upon
his bed now some over three months. and
is wasting-probably is near his end.
During tho last eight and half tnouthS
there have been seven births i'm and obout
our village. Can any place OF its size show
a better record?
Mr.. Harris and Howe have a new shop
aud are carrying on the the carriage and
bllc6smithing business successfully.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-18
There scans 10 be a reasonable hol

There seems to be reasonable hope that
the mystery of the Ross child is at last to
be cleared up. At Bay Ridge, L. l., on
Sunday night two burglars were shot
while robbing an unoccupied house. One
of them was instantly killed the other
survived short time, and, before dying,
confessed that he helped steal Charlie
Ross, but didn't know the whereabouts of
the child. His companion, named Mosher,
who was killed, was, he said, the chief in
the crime. The two men have been recog-
nized by the Ross family as the abductors
of the little boy, and 10 the credit of the
New York detectives, it is to be said that
they have been on the track of these very
men since the middle of July, having be-
come sure beyond doubt that they were
the authors of the crime. 1t is further
said that the detectives have sure clue as
to where the child is. The story of the
pursuit Of these men and of their tragic
end, is strange one and wo hope TO give a
fun summary of it next week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-18

-Ihaddcus L. Wheeler of this place
died at Jacksonville on the evening of
Tuesday Dec. s, 1874. He was taken sick
six days before of dlphtherla, continuing to
grow worse till the hour of his death. In
The death OF Mr.. Wheeler the community
has lost valuable citizen, his associates a
tried and trusty friend, and the town one
of its wisest public servants. Mr.. Wheeler
was born in this town in May, 1896, and
few men of his age have attained the pri-
yate esteem and public confidence he has
held, and though death may have robbed
him OF his animation aud life, it cannot
rob him of his record.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-18
Tho Attorney Gcncrar. Rsrort.

The annual report of Attorney General
Williams shows that there were judgments
during the last fiscal year, in civil suits in
favor OF the United States, of s2,O2l ,724
the amount actually realized was 1887, 1872.
OF the criminal cases G,Ols were tormnat-
ed, including 1924 convictions, Of which
1O2 out of 06G were under the enforcement
acts. The expenses Of marshals, commits
sioner, etc, for the year were 1909, $50, or
1851, 1873 less than during the previous year.
The amount awarded by the court Of claims
was S2,4lS,S0i, against total claims of
Si,05i, 1866 The attorney general recon-
mends that heads of department be given
authority Tor the use in court OF rebel rec
ords in the possession Of the government
that the police force of the District of CO.
lumbia be increased that ali the district
attorneys and marshais be paid by salary
only, fees being abolish ed that peniten-
tiary he erected in the District OF Column
bia for the confinement of cOnvicts, in
stead of that at Albany; that a uniform
mode be provided for the selection of iu-
rors for the United States courts, and the
enactment Of law regulating the fees and
costs of clerks, marshals and attorneys of
tho United States courts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-18

THE Roy URpERER.-The Trial Of
Jesse II. Pomeroy, the Boston "boy MUIR
derer," for the murder Of the little Millin
boy in April last, was concluded last Thurs
day ,whenthe jury returned verdict ofguil-
ty ofmurderin the first degree, with recon-
mendation to mercy. The plea Of insanity.
which was persistently urged by the bows
counsel, failed TO be sustainedItnd was on
tirely disregarled by the jury. The Bos-
ton Globe says that the fact that the Pome.
roy Boy had good mental capacity, was ca
pable of reasoning intolligcntly upon his
actions and their consequences, and Of dis
tinguishing right from wrong, was shown
by the manner in which he selected his
victims, and induced them to 90 with him
to out OF the way places, where no would
not be in danger of being discovered and
punished. That he would have been de-
TERED from the commission of his crimes
had he realized that he would be hung or
even imprisoned for life was shown nv
his telling DR.. Chuate that they never hung
boy of fourteen in Massachusetts, and
his expectation OF having only a short con-
tnement. This, while it shows that he
had reason enough to study the legal as
pect OF his case, showed also that what was
called his uncomfortable impulse would
have been controlled by fear of ADEQUATE
punishment. Considering the youth of
Tue criminal II is probable that The Gov
ernOr and Council, after the sentence of the
court has been pronounced in accordance
with the law, may commute the punish
ment to imprisonment for life, but aside
from this there should be no alteration,
and under no pretext should society be
endangered, to whatever age this monster
may live, by allowing him to go at large
in the community. 1t will he remembered.
that Pomeroy also murdered little Girl
named Curran last spring.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-18

"A course of lectures will be given dur
ing the present season, in the Congrega-
llonal church in Saxtons River, VT, under
the auspices of the ladies' benevolent soci-
ETY., the proceeds to be devoted to finish
ing the repairs on their meeting house.
Among the lecturers engaged are Rev. f.
|nxbury of Brandon, subject, "Wonders
of Physical Geography !" Rev. N. Mighill
of Brattleboro, subject, "Duties of Fellow
Townsmeni" Rev. j. c. Hale of Chester,
subject, "Sphere OF Women :" Hon. Hamp-
den Cuts Of Brattleboro, "Readings from
Shakespeare !" Rev. C. II. Merrill OF West
Brattleboro, subject, "Going West !" Rev.
Joseph Chandler, subject, the "Black He
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-18

BIG IsvESIIoS.-Lloyd, the famous map man. Who
made all the maps for General Grant and the Union
army, certificates Of which he published, has just in
vented way Of getting relief plate from steel so as
to print Lloyds Map Of American Continent-shoving
from ocean to oceAn-on one entire sheet Of bank
note paper 4oI5o inches large, lightning press,
and oolored, sized and vanished for the wall 80
stand washing, and mailing anywhere IN the world for
as cents, or unvlrnshed for cents This map show;
the whole United States and Territories in group
from surveys to 1885, with a million places it, such
as towns, cities, villages, mountains, lakes rivers
streams, gold mines, railway stations &c. This map
MAP Company, Philadelphia, and you will get copy
by return mail.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-18
Mr.. Jewell has been confirmed Poslmas-
ter General

Mr. Washburne, American Minister to
France, last week presented TO NJ. Oscar
de Lafayette, grandson of the Marquis de
Lafayette, the long lost and recently recov-
cred watch given to the latter by General
Washington as a souvenir of the capitula-
ton of Lord CORVALLIS.
On Thursday night OF last week Walk
er's hotel at Lyndonvlle, with barn and
other outbuildings, was burned to the
ground, together with most Of the contents.
Loss from $4,000 to 100000 insured for
go, 200.
San Francisco proposes to put up some
street fountdns-for purely ornamental
purposes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-18

yoyed through from Haydenvlle 10 Shell
burne Falls, on which no grade oxcooding
90 feet TO tho mile was encountered, while
Toe line was, in every respect, favorable
Tor working. The route, thus laid out, ar-
ter leaving Haydenvilc, passes through
west Whately, half n milo east of Conway
village, and from thence direct TO the Falls.
The cost OF the extension IL estimated at
$4,000 per milo, or about half the original
estimate. The distance from lIaydenville
to the Falls is II miles, and the extension
would givothe New Haven and Northamp-
ton direct lino to Canada, in case of the
construction of The proposed new roads.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-18

The chief of the Bureau of Ordnance, in
his annual report recommends the re-arm-
ament of the navy with brecch loading ri
fled cannon, which can be done at very
small cost, in view of the reduced number
of ships and of guns required. The pres
ent types of foreign armed cruising ships
carry four and a half to six inches Of arm
or, and at present we have no guns except
the l5-inch in :he monitors which will Sc
riously injure the lightcst of these armed
vessels but substitute seven or eight
inch rifle for the ll-inch smooth bore,
which even our smallest ships carry, and
few of them would come Off with great
damage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-18

The annual meeting of the Jack SON
vile Agricultural Society will be held
Dec 80.
A dance is advertised at the Jackson
vile Hotel Dec. 25-the Introduction Of the
new proprietor, Mr.. Fred Aldrich.
On account of sickness at the Glen
house, the Band exhibition has to be post
poned for few weeks. They will only be
so much the better prepared.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-18

When you visit or leave the city Of NEW YORE save
annoyance and expense OF carriage hire and stop at
GRAND CENTRAL DEPOT. 1t has over $50 elegant
~ furnished rooms, and is fitted up at expense Of
over t9OO,OOO. Elevator, steam, and all modern in
proyements. European plan. The REhIAI-
RANTS, Lunch Counter aud Wine Rooms SUP
pied with the best the markets furnish The cn-
SINE Is unsurpassed Rooms for a single person, 81 30
and 50 per day rich suites for families proporoIate
" low so that visitors to the city aud travellers can
i've more luIuriously, for less money, at the GRAND
UNION, than ct any other rst-class hotel In the city.
Stages and cars pass the hotel every minute for e..
parts OF the city. G,F.&w D.GARRISoN, Managers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-18
ReVte7O Of The Markets.

NEW YORK. Dec. is. Flour lower; state g. oos
60; extra Ohio ~ "a Sos; Western $500
No. Milwaukee 81 1851 IS; Minnesota spring
~ OS9Sl IS; No Chicago 81 90; Corn steady: old
o9s: white Western eee@7lc; Beef, plain mess $40 80
Gil extra sl2 b0Si8 90; Pork new Mess $40 So
Butter, Ohio 25sssc; State SOC l4c.
CHICAGO, Dec. Is. Flour, 81 25a46O. Wheat,
sales No. Spring Ssc: No. do IS rejected So.
Corn arm; sales Of No. mixed at IS cents cash;
Oats Arm; sales Of No 2 at 53c; Rye quiet; sales
No l at S6; Barley, No spring "a.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-18
WATERFOWL UNION LIVE STOCK MARKET.

WATKRTowS, Dec 10, 1874.
Prices Market Beef. A few choice-SlO 50dl %
Extra 50 T59l025; FIRST quality so OOa9 90; Second
quality, 50 b09s so; third quality, 81 5O@6 90.
N.B.-Choice grade includes nothing but stall FED
HOO to ltO0 10 bullocks extra and FIRST quality in
oludes the best large fat second and third quail
y includes oxen and two and three year old steeTs
stores-Working Oxen 81 90, 2O0a 240 Z pair.
Mich Cows an Calves-S35 to 60; extra, G5to %.
Yearlings-slOt tots, Two years old-s20to 50.
Three years old--s30 to &c.
Prices OF Sheep & Lambs.-In lots, So so, IS, 3uO'
60 boes 70 each; Extra, 81 OO@6OO per head or
from b97c . ID.
HideS-BTighton, l-2a s-Io . ID Country i-2c
Tallow-Brighton, SO s lac On. Countr! 90 bl-2o
per %.
Peits slSl rs each. Calf Skins I5o z n.
Poul.ry-Live, IL l-2@i4e,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-18
w ilnlingtOn.

Daniel L. Jefts has sold his farm to H.
II. Winchester, and is going to move with
his mother 10 Minnesota.
George S. Clark has sold his house
the old Baptist church, TO F. W. Jones,
and is going on TO the Bucklin farm in
Halifax, which was recently purchased by
S. b. Barnard Of this place.
Ashley Stone is making the village
lively with his auction sale Of dry goods
&C., at the town house. f..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-18

Alfred knight of Westminster West
died very suddenly last week, in a tit of
apoplexy, while at work in his barn. We
learn that the place he occupied is for sale
and that it is very desirable farm for the
right kind of a man to purchase. The
neighbors ill be glad to have such a man
make his appearance, especially if he has
about $4,000 in his pocket.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-18

The new State Board of Agriculture, at
its first meeting, held at Burlington last
Thursday evening, voted, on motion of
Mr.. Hubbard, the member from SPRING
field, to continue the system of local meet
ings, and the Secretary was instructed to
give public notice requesting parties who
wish meetings to communicate with him
at once.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-18
The Army.

The annual report of tho secretary of
war shows that the expenditures of the de-
partmenl for the last fiscal year were SI2,-
326,Sl4, reduction of 50, 99S993 from the
expenditures of the previous year. The
report fairly brslles with recommends
tions. Among the more prominent are the
following: The sale of the various arsenals
at Allegheny, Pa, Columbus, o., Detroit
Mich, Pikesville, WateIvliet, n. v, Wa
tertown, Mass, and Washington, and the
retention of the Springfield armory and
The Frankfort arsenal and few others, the
proceeds of those sold to be applied to the
erection Of one grand arsenal for manufac.
turing purposes, to be established near
New York the establishment of pow
der depot and experimental grounds for
testing heavy ordnance; the restoration of
the system oi mileage, and the payment of
officers and employees travelling on duty in
lieu Of actual expenses as now allowed
increased appropriations for the collection
Of torpedo materials, for ammunition for
target firing, for the manufacture of arms,
for equipping the militia, and for the pub
LEGATION of the official records of The war
of the rebellion, both of the Union and
confederate armies, to be available at once;
also appropriations for permanent militia
ry prison. The secretary also recommends
that desertion be considered felony, cog
nizabe by courts of criminal jurisdiction,
and that offenders be arrested by marshals
and deputies like other criminals, but iu-
risdction to be concurrent with that of
military courts; also that jurisdiction be
conferred on military tribunals over mill
tary persons charged with murder and 9TH
err felonies. The secretary is opposed to
the reduction OF the army, holding that
reduction of the number Of men without a
reduction OF officers and posts is not eco
nOmic1l.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-18

DEPUTY SHERIFFs.-Sheriff Blwker of
Newiane has appointed the following dep
nties for Windham County; Brattlehoro,
ton, j, II. Kidder; Whitingham. Ira 4.
Snow, II. l.. Roberts Marlboro, Henry
w. Bellows Jamaca, l.. N. Sprague
Putney, David Stearns Grafton. Francis
Phelps Londonderry, Barnet S. Wait;
Westminster, Brigham II. Phelps; Fay-
etteyille, c. p. Stones Wardsboro, w, il,
Willard,