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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-02-05
STATE ITEMS.

Seven Calvinistc Baptists were bar-
tised through hole in the ice at st. Johns
bury, Sunday
During January, las tubs of butter,
weighing 81, 400 pounds, were shipped from
st. Adams.
Mr.. u. T.. jameson, Well-known citi-
zen Of 1rasburg, received a bullet in the
side of his head tho other day, for inter-
fering in quarrel between Alfred Cotton
and his wife, but the wound is not consid
cred dangerous.
Mrs. Ciarissa Allbno Of SO. Fair!ee,
formerly resident Of Windham county,
opened the wrong door Few days ago and
fell to the bottom Of the cellar sustaining a
fracture of the wrist and cutting and bruis-
ing her badly about the head and else
where.
A. d. Bragg Of Fay ston, found his
well frozen over on Tuesday and Wednes-
daj morning. The ice was one fourth ofan
inch thick, and the well is twcnty-onc feet
deep. II isn't very near the volcano.
-Wnoosk claims TO he the banner
manufacturing town in the Stale. lis WOOL
en- mill alone employs over five hundred
and twenty operatives. In all nearly nine
hundred people find employment through
out the year, end receive collectively, about
$4,000.
The colleges of the State don't seem to
be very popular with her own citizens.
They have total Of 1874 students OF which
Vermont furnishes but 2s, while in 1870
she sent 100 students to colleges in other
States. We believe, however, that the
fault is in the people and not in the col
legcs.
State GeologiSt Cutting has examined
the "yolcano" at North Fayston, and gives
the same explanation that has been previ-
ously given by others; !. c., that the
'smoke" is steam, formed by the condens-
alton of the moisture in the warm air ris-
ing from tho cavities Of the hill into the
cold air.
Geo. j. Wardwcll of Rutland has in
vented and set in operation new steam
engine which seems TO be decidedly in adj
vance Of any former invention in that line.
| The application Of the steam to the piston
| is greatly simpiiicd aud the cost of the
machine thereby materially reduced. So
| simple is The construction OF his engine
that ii seems very strange that no one ever
| thought Of that idea before. His invcn-
ton is patented in this country, in Eng
land and in Canada, and will undoubtedly
go into extensive use. Nj. Wardwcll is
| the inventor Of the steam channelling ma.
chine which does the work Of forty men
and wrought a revolution in the business
Of quarrving marble.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-02-05

From an item in the Pbpnix a few
weeks since, some people, not acquainted
with the circumstances, have inferred that
Rev. Mr.. Eastman was compromising
Christian principle for gain, by having a
dance in connection with donation for
his benefit. The item referred TO is as fol-
lows: THE donation aud dance Thanks
giving evening for the benefit of Rev. II.
Eastman yielded a revenue Of about $780,"
Any such inference from the facts as they
were on that occasion, would do Mr.. East
man great injustice they warrant no such
conclusion. Although some Of the Young
people remained a short time after the do
nation supper, for a social dance, as they
not unfrequently do, on such occasions !;
and Mr.. T.. might have occasion TO be in
The room part Of the time il 10y no meaps
follows that he in any way compromised
Christian duty, or acted inconsistency with
the duties of a Christian Minister. There
was not the slightest intention or occasion,
on his part, for any such inference during
the whole pro 'eodings. And a knowl-
edge Of the facts, with any degree Of char
ity, would have prevented any one from
indulSing such thought.
The grange question is exciting con-
siderable interest in this vicinity just now;
and many people are anxious TO know how
the national and state oranges are going TO
disburse the thousands of dollars paid TO
them, for the benefit Of the individual
members OF each subordinate grange. AT
the late convention at Bratlleboro, they re-
solved TO "strictly conform to the conslitu-
lion and bylaws Of our order, thereby
promoting tho interest of the oranges -
but the outside public are not permitted to
know what those are, nor is il material ac-
cOrding to the tenor OF the resolution, for
that is Limited to the interest of the grang-
es. If the institution is conducive of so
much good, why not let the public know
what II is? T..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-02-05

THE ANNUAL CONVENTION of the De-
partment of Massachusetts, Grand Army
o! the Republic, occurred on Wednesday
and Thursday goth and 2lst ult., at Salem,
and was most satisfactory to all who partic-
ipated in its deliberations. II was compos-
ed of fine body of men and was one Of
the best representative conventions ever
known in the order. The report of the
Commander, Gen. j. w. Kimball, and
Adjt. Gen. Pierce, show the Department TO
be in an excellent condition, numbering
some ll,O00 members in good standing,
with relief fund of over 74,COO after
having distributed s35, 900 among soldiers
families the past year. Gen. Chas. Dew
ems, Jr,, National Commander, was present
and addressed the Convention. The cleo
ton of officers for the ensuing year result
ed as follows; Commander, Geo. S. Mer-
rill Senior Vice Commander, G. V. Lu-
Their; Junior Vice. Commander, j. p. Max
fieldi Council of Administration, Her.
bert L. Hin, Chas. c. Conn, j. NJ. Cate, J.
i. Mech, Geo. S. Evans.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-02-05

THE GRAssHoPPER CALAMITY.-Mr.
Watts, the commissioner of agriculture, in
summing up the grasshopper calamity
makes out the devastated area TO be about
2c0 miles north and south, and about 500
miles east and west, altogether an area of
100000 square miles, or a district nearly
one and half times as large as New Eng
land. The population of this district was
half million, four years ago, and is now
probably 100000, AS nearly as can be de-
terminsd, fully $4,000 are in more or less
restitution, and probably $4,000 will not
cover the whole number OF persons who
have suffered damage. Congress has al
ready passed and the president has signed
law extending the time for The payment
of installments on pre-ompted lands in
Kansas and Nebraska, which will be equi-
valent TO loan Of some millions 10 The
afflicted states. A bill appropriating $780,
900 for the distribution Of seeds in the
spring has passed the Senate and the sec
rotary of war is distributing army cloth
ing TO the naked.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-02-05

On Wednesday or last week, after occu-
plying the witness stand eleven days, Mr..
Moulton was permitted TO retire md other
witnesses were called. 1t is generally con-
ceded that Moulton bore the trial with re-
markable patience and GOODNESS, and did
not in any essential respect contradict his
original statements. His self-possession
under cross examination was simply sur
prising. lie was evidently firmly resolved
to keep cool and succeeded. Mr.. Moulton
was followed by two witnesses of minor
importance, after which Mr.. Tilton's evil
dence was offered, but his appearance on
the stand was strenuously opposed by
Beecher's counsel. On Monday Judge
Nelson rendered his decision allowing
Tilton 10 testify under certain limitations.
Up to this writing Mr.. Tilton is on the
stand, but his testimony brings out nothing
essentially new.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-02-05

self-made man, at the opening of his ca
reer lacking even the advantages o an or
binary New England education, he owes
his marked success to his persistent indus
try and courage, but perhaps even more to
bis wonderful intuitive knowledge and IN
teleclual grasp. Entirely wanting in the
inventive genius and without any musical
talent, be is yet the FIRST TO detect the fall
ures or mistakes of his workmen, to dis
cover the loose wheels and weak points In
ibe establishment. The rapidny and Wig
or with which his mind works, the clear
ness and acumen with which he appre-
ciates every question brought to him for
decision, aud tue almost invariable correct
ness Of his conclusions, are tho constant
wonder and admiration Of his friends and
associates. Naturally, man possessing
such valuable attachments has frequently
been chosen by his fellow citizens for the
public service, and always has lie fulfilled
his public trusts with the same notable
qualities of mind, the same rigid integrity
and conscientious purpose displayed in his
private business. Recently there has been
some earnest talk among his friends of in
wiling him TO direct the administration Of
the state government In tho gubcrnatorial
chair, and certainly no more worthy rep
resentative of the people could he selected.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-02-05

AT the annual village meeting last Sat
urJay evening the following officers were
chosen: Clerk and Treasurer, o. f.. But
terfield; Trustees, S. -. Barnard, John r.
Buell., n. NJ. Haskell, o. o. Ware, Lucius
Fox Auditors, +. l.. Stanley, f. c. Sar-
gent, John Morris Collector, Henri Titus.
Last Tuesday was the day appointed to
open the books for subscription for the
Doerfield River Railroad. O. Il. Butter
fields Office is the place TO call and take
stock, gentlemen, until The 18th inst.
f. II. Davenport Of Brailleboro will
lecture on spiritualism at the school house
in this village next Saturday evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-02-05
w est Tow nHilend.

In accordance with longtime custom,
the parish of West Townshend made their
parsonage visit on Wednesday evening,
eth ult. Although The weather was Sc
we're, no sooner had the curtain Of night
dropped, than the flock came crowding in
with rudy, smiling faces. More than fir-
ty, parents and children from all dircc-
lions, took possession of the coy rooms of
their pastor, Rev. J. d. Baldwin, and were
soon engaged in social chat and youthful
sport. Love and harmony prevailed. Ar
ter partaking of a bountiful table furnish
ed by willing hearts and spread with taste,
the time had come TO close their happy in
terview. The pastor and his wife acknowl-
edged with wormest gratitude the receipt Of
many supplies, neeiful Tor domestic com
fort. lie then led his flock TO the throne of
grace, lrterceding that the Great Shepherd
of the sheep would fold them all in his
arms, and bestnw on them His special in.
VcT. r.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-02-05

A Baltimore beggar has just retired
from business on a fortune of $4,000.
A Georgetown man unconsclously got
himself into trouble on Monday evening.
His wife asked him where he was going,
as she observed him putting on his over
coat. IL am going TO sally FORTH" he re-
piled. LET me catch you going with any
Sally Forth and there will be frst-class
opportunity foryour fire company to throw
themselves on sci Of obituary resolu-
tons"
"A singular fatality has attended the
Kentucky public library lottery scheme
within a short period. Gov. Bramlette lost
his wife and son aud then died himself;
Casseday, editor Of the library paper, and
McCarty, superintendent OF tie library
building, lost tEer wives, while Harris,
cashier of tue business office, recently died,
and James Chambers, his successor had a
death in his family, aud three others in the
families of those concerned have also died.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-02-05
Westminster

Mrs. Norcross of Putuey, who WaY
stopping for few days at Mr.. A. r. Cobb's,
was taken suddenly sick on Thursday
night OF last week and did on Tuesday
morning Feb. ID. She was in terrible dis
tress from the time she was taken until
she died. The nature and rapid progress
OF her disease was unusual and baffled the
skill OF her attending Physician. A post
mortem examination was held Tuesday
p. NJ. DIR. Campbell and son and Dr. Pet
tingill OF saxtons River, aud Dr.. Nichols
of Bellows Falls, were present. The ex-
animation resulted in the belief that Pleu-
ro-pneumona in an acute aud aggravated
form was the cause Of her death. She was
81 years of age.
We hear hearty expressions OF graft
tude from every one 10 Messrs. Lane and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-02-05

The average congressman cannot, appar-
emily, get over an itching for restoration
of the ranking privilege. The House look
a step in this direction on Monday by
adopting resolution TO allow an amend
ment TO the Post Office Appropriation bill
providing that the postage on any public
document sent by the President, heads Of
Departments, members of Congress, ex-
members and delegates, within space of
nine months after their retirement from
Congress, shall DO two cents per pound.
We trust, however, that the Senate will
promptly knock the project in the head.
Newspapers certainly cannot he said TO
profit pecuniarily by the new law requr-
absolute prepayment Of all matter passing
through the mails, but we nevertheless be-
lieve this arrangement TO be the only just
and fair one, and we hope that it may at
least be thoroughly tested before any link
ering is INDUCED inland this without any
special favors to congressman or anybody
elqe
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-02-05

DEFEAT OF MATT CARPENTER.-Th
senatorial deadlock in tue Wisconsin Leg
stature was ended, Wednesday. by the
election Of Angus Cameron, he getting GS,
to 80 for Carpenter, and for Hazleton.
The election of Cameron was brought
about by a coalition of the democrats with
the boiling republicans. The democratic
caucus, Tuesday night, nominated Gamer
on condtionally upon his acceptance of The
platform that includes hard money, tariff
for revenue only, and supremacy of civil
authority in time of peace. Mr.. Cameron,
the senator-elec,, was born in Caledonia,
Livingston county, y. Y, in 1896, and en-
igrated TO Wisconsin in 1857. lie has
served six years in the Wisconsin stale
Legislature and was speaker Of the Assem-
bly, in 1867. lie is lawyer and prominent
member of the Episcopal church.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-02-05
RegnIarity Brings Nigor.

Local Irregularities produce weakness of the entire
system In order, therefore, to re-esablish health
and strength upon sure basis, these irregularities
must be permanently overcome. MaBy persons en-.
deavor to reform them by remedies which address
themselves merely to the symptoms, without affecting
the cause. If such individuals were TO use instead
Hostetters Stomach Bitters they would speedily APP
pFeelate the difference between medicine which
paliiates, and one which entirely rem ply
disability. That prime regulator OF bodily disturb
ances restores the derelic organs to au uninterrupted
aud healthy performance OF their various duties
whereby alone the system recover s lost tone and
ugor. Hosetters Btters are a tonic medicine, but
they are tonic which regulates they siren gthen
the system.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-02-05

The New ENGLAND BUSINESS DIREc-
TORY for 1875, published by Sampson, Day.
export Co., Boston, is now ready for de-
livery. This well-known directory house
Is noted for the careful and conscientious
manner in which they perform their work,
and we think a careful examination of this
publication will show 1t TO be one of the
most complete and reliable directories
which they havo ever issued. 1t makes
quito a ponderous valume of some 1850
pages, and besides giving the name of ev-
cry business man or firm in New England,
Il has separate lists OF banks, railroads,
newspapers, academies and colleges, post
Offices and postmasters, &C., &c. An inter-
estlng feature is a table giving the name,
location, capital, articles manufactured, aud
names of treasurer and business and SELL
Ing agents of every manufacturing compa-
ny ln New England. The work is also ac-
oompanied by very fine map of New
England, It's price is $500,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-02-05
NoIIhheId. Mar.

Geo. j. Blcon of Mortified has sold
bis farm OF 81 acIes, with glist mill, to
Frank ii. Newton of Newton Lower Falls,
who has taken possession. Mr.. Il. has
moved to South Vernon.
Jan. 2}d Frederic S. Collier slaughter
ed o. +. Greenlcaf's Jersey bull, that
weighed, when dressed, llS0 lbs, and
had % lbs. rough tallow. Mr.. Greenleaf
sent tue IN "a: 10 Boston 10 his friends.
The Young people of the Unitarian
Sunday school have peculiar opportunities
for learning This winter. Their superin-
tendcnt, DIR. Ward, is giving them series
of Tuesday evening lectures upon physiol-
ogy, and Rev. Mrs. Sunderland talks to
them Saturday afternoons, in her pleasant
and nstructing way, upon chemistry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-02-05

We believe the Republican party is still
composed of honest and patriotic men,
who seek with unseltish aim The good OF
the country and the welfare Of all the peo-
pie. We believe, also, that the time for it
to retire and give place TO Democratic rule,
has not yet come. Nor do we believe that
the people, when the issues shall De fairly
and clearly presented 10 them, will decide
to restore the government 10 that party.
The Republican prrty, with all its mis-
takes, and faults, and shortcomings, is still
the party OF freedom and the party of prog
ress. 1t has done more for humanity,
moro for the country, more for the world,
than any other party in the nations histo-
ry. 1t has "A splendid record, crowned with
glorious fruits. Its aims, its purposes, its
principles, are still good aud worthy of
support Its only fault is that some bad
men have involved 1t In their own selfish
schemes. It's present duty is TO shake of
these men, and hurl them from places Of
power and influence. Then the honest
men of the party can move forward to
fresh victories. -Northamp ton Gazette.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-02-05

TEMPERANCE CONVENTION We have
received circular announcing a estate
Convention of the Christian Temperance
Women OF Vermont" 10 he held at Rut-
land, Feb. l7th. THE object of this col-
vention is TO adopt platform aud thor
oughly organize our State for temperance
work. Each temperance organization is
most earnestly requested TO be represented
by five delegates, also towns where church,
es are represented, three delegates each.
All the Christian temperance women of
the State are urgently solicited to attend
this convention without further notice."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-02-05

Underwood for the prompt manner In
which they have kept the sidewalks In
this village passabe. Ailer every snow or
blow the tandem team and effective snow
pillow is seen on all our streets.
The winter term of the graded school
in district No. will close by a public ex-
animation on Tuesday p. NJ, next, Feb.
9th. Parents aud all interested are invited
to be present.
The law suit Of J. NJ. Miller, vs.. r. H..
Braley, called for trial last Monday before
Justice S. S. Stoddard has been withdrawn
and is to he settled before S. $. Sioddard
the referee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-02-05
Putney.

Roy. II. w. Worthen will lecture in
the Methodist church on Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings Of next week.
The lectures given by the Financial
committee of the NJ. T.. church are not
receiving the patronage they should. The
lecture Saturday eve was given by Rev.
Mr.. Granger, there being about 10 present.
"A temperance lecture was given by
Rev. Mr.. Gurnsey OF Bellows Falls on Sab
bath eve in the Congregational church.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-02-05

\ VALUABLE PREsENr.-A magnificent
necklace and ear-drops of diamonds were
received last Wednesday, at the =. y,
custom house, for delivery to Mrs. Lieut..
Thomas w. Fitch, nee Miss Minnie Sher-
man. They were sent by the khedive Of
Egypt as a wedding present to the dIugh-
ter Of Gen. sherman, in token Of his ap.
probation Of the advice concerning the lie.
organization and discipline Of officers for
his army given by the General during his
visit TO Cairo in 1873. They were forward
ell through Oppeuheimer Brothers, the
Paris bankers, and were consigned TO
Drexel, Morgan Il Co., Of New York.
The necklace IS a perfect mass of large
diamonds, arlisiically strung, and with
still larger diamonds banging down at in
tervals in the form Of pendants. The car
rings are composed of a number OF the
larger sized diamonds arranged 10 match
the necklace Both are contained in a su-
perb jewel case of velvet and are accom-
panied by congraiulatory letter from the
khedivc. Lieut.. Fitch, accompanied by
several of his wifes relatives, called at the
custom house and viewed the present.
All who 81 v it were enthusiastic in their
expressions Of admiration. 1t sill remains
in possession of Deputy Collector Lydeck
er, pending the conclusion of some formal
tiles necessary to lis delivery. Congress.
recently by n joint resolution, authorized
the Lieutenant TO receive il. lis value is
estimated at S2jO,OOO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-02-05

Amidst all the reigning dcsolation Of
winter during the past month, some per-
sons have been fortunate enough to Keep
their house plants in a flourishng cond-
ton. Mrs j. Il. Worden, who has many
fine look ing plants, is particularly fortu-
nate in having a thrifty Gala that has pro-
duced twenty-five blossoms since the
twentieth Of last November, and at the
present time Of writing has twelve buds
and blossoms.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-02-05
WATERFOWL UNION LIVE STOCK xARxKr.

p.i... ,,-,-.r WATERTowH, Feb. 2, 1878.
\, rrlees Market Beef. few choice-slO zoe 10 rs
Eitfa " i5slO 5o hrst quality SO Oo@9 so; second
q1SNnty' 20 oOSs SO third quality, IS O0(sf co.
SN;b'IOhoice grade includes nothing but stan fed
70 tsoS ouloeks; extra and FIRST quality In
oudes the best large fat oxen second and third oual
NY Includes oxen and two and three year old steers)
55t1o1r re Working Oxen-SlO0, 2OO@ gao Spair.
MlIch COWS an Calves-S3b to 63; extra, este e5.
aearlings-Sl0to Two years oId-s2ot to "a,
Three years old-s3O to as.
Prices OF Sheep Lambs.-In lots 90 81 ~ a Al
597c D ID. ~ -N' VI ''0''
hldes-Brighton, sic = h Country sas l-ac
Tallow-Brghton, &C en-. Countr, i-2e ner y
Pelts Sl@l so each. Calf Skins l5a b n.
Poultry-Liye, IL l-2@l5e. Geese ST each.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-02-05

When you visit or leave the city Of NEW YORK save
annoyance and expense of carriage hire and stop at
GRAND CENTRAL DEPOT. 1t has over $50 elegant.
iurnlshed rooms, and is nlted up at an expense OF
over SSOO,OOO Elevator, steam, and all modern i'm
AANHs, Lunch Counter and Wine Rooms are sup
pied with the best the markets can furnish The eul.
slHe IS unsurpassed. Rooms for single person. 81 so
and 50 per day; rich suites for families propoFtonae-
low so that visitors to the city and travellers
i've more luxuriously for less money at the GRAND
ONION than At any other hrst-elass hotel IN the city
stages and cars pass the hotel every minute for al
parts OF the city OF. 6WD0ARRIS0N, Managers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-02-05

The winter term of twelve weeks in
district No. II, taught by Mis-, Mary l..
Wilder, closed Jan. 10Th. Names of pat
pills having no marks of absence: Alice
Thayer, Mary Bullock, Leslie Thaycr,
Richard Rudd, Leslie Halliday, Henry
Eddy, Willie Bullock, Jimmie O'Donnell.
Names of pupils having no marks OF tar
diness: Rosa Lamontagnc, Mary Bullock,
Alice Thayer, Minnie Blanchard, Lena
Root, Henry Halliday, Hervey and Leslie
Thayer, Willie and Walter Bullock, John
ME O'Donnell. Whole number Of resident
pupil. Il; average attendance, Ii.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-02-05

Continued meetings have been held
during the week at the Congregational
church by Rev. Mr.. Merrill, aided by va
rious clcrgymen from other place. Much
religious interest exists throughout the
place, and especially among the pupils Of
the Academy.
The winter tenn OF the Academy clos
es Feb. %. The spring form begins March
81, and large attendance is expected.
Prof. Schuster has been secured to give in
struction in music. For advertisement see
next page.