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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-19
east was as follows

The song and chorus, "Lost on the Lady
Elgin," was then given with fine effect,
and Il. A. Bigelow pronounced the vale
dictory.
"Where every one did so well it would
seem invidious to discriminate" must be
the verdict in this instance. Oue OF the
finest things presented, certainly, was
"Abou Ben Adhem," but the pantomime
was what drought down the house" with
the greatest emphasis,as humor is wont
to do. Both the salutatory and valedictory
were very fine and worthily delivered;
the Latin Grafton by Mr.. Miller would
have done credit TO a collegian, and the
music displayed a good degree Of talent.
The whole formed an entertainment of a
superior order and gave entire satisfaction
to the audience.
d. X. Alardice and family left last
Friday for n residence on the Isle of Wight
in Great Britain, where lie has relatives.
r. A. Biselow is on visit 10 Washing
ton, ID. C..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-19

There is renewed interest in the Green
Mountain Railroad, and there will be a
town meeting Nov. 22nd, at one o'clock p.
M, TO find what action tho town will take
In aiding in the construction OF the road.
The time for action is here, aud every voter
should take an interest in this matter A
railroad is possible; let the people along
the line, by wise, prompt and generous ac-
ton, make it probable. II all take hold
of the matter heartily, the road will be
built.
The Jamaica Agricultural Society have
elected the following officers: w. ii. II.
Holton, President; Mark c. Livermore,
Vice President; q. Kellogg, Secretary !;
John {. Robinson, Treasurer; NJ. T.
Pierce, Isaac n. Coombs, A. o. Coleman,
L. Ryder, Romano Thayer, Lewis Phelps,
Revillo Howard, w. l.. Barnes, Riley
Davidson, Directors.
The fall term OF the village schools
have closed. Miss Twitchell had "a pu.
pills; average, 80. Those having no absent
or tardy marks were, Walter CutIer, Char
lie Holton, John Kellogg, Emma Boyle,
Minnie Clark, Florence Clark, Mary Howe,
Myrtle Kellogg, Clara Pierce, Abbie Skin
ner, Nellie Skinner, Della Smith, MAY
Waterman. In Miss Howe's school, there
were 20 ; average, 27. Neither absent nor
iardy, Welthia Shepard, Ella Shepard,
Clara Smith, Nellie Allen, Katie Allen,
George Butler, Halle Waterman, Hugh
Waterman, Webble Haven, Cecil Cheney,
John Tibbets.
The public examination of teachers
will be held in the village school house, on
the 9th inst, ga. m. Parents and friends
are cordially invited 10 attend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-19
The examining committee report as fol-

The examining committee report as fol-
lows:
The examination of the students of Brat
tleboro Academy, on Monday and Tues
day, the 18th and 10th inst, gave evidence
Of thoroughness on the part OF both teachers
and pupils during the term just passed.
The topics chosen were well fitted TO bring
in brief review the work that had been
performed and show what result had been
obtained. Among the eAcellences specially
noticeable were the thOroughness Of drill
in the portion of studies that had been ia
ken, the emphasis given TO the leading
points, and the effort to secure a knowl-
edge of them. There was also evidence
that the pupils had not been made com
plete slaves TO the text books, excellent as
the moro recent editions seemed TO be. Tho
teachers have reason TO be congratulated in
the class of scholars they have drawn to-
gether II Is seldom that among so many
is found so large q proportion deserving
the name of student. In this respect the
Institution has maintained its exceptionally
high rank, and the scholars most certainly
have reason to be congratulated on the
quality of the instruction that has been
given them. The increase the school in
numbers under its present administration
Is pleasing indication that its excellence
Is appreciated.
G. H. Mann MERRILL' Committee
w. II. BIoELow, Examination.
AT tho exhibition, Tuesday evening, the
attendance, in spite of the bad travelling,
was equal TO the seating capacity of the
hall, and the exercises were of character
seldom, if ever, exceled in any like irsti-
tuition. The programme comprised a song,
1.-THE old, sweet story" by Miss NJ. l..
Morse of Williamsville Salutatory, orig
inal, by Willard s. Cutting of West Brat
tleboro; recitation, "Abou Ben Adhem,"
by Miss l.. S. Harris of Wardsboro, with
tableaux music, "In the Forge" by Miss
l.. +. Stafford Of Westminster; tableau,
1.-THE Flower Fairy" by little Miss Flor
ence Newman; defamation, 1.-THE alche-
misrs dream OF DEATH" by c. c. Gale of
Wardsbofo; pantomime, by Miss Marian
Morse of Williamsville, Miss Lucy Good
enough Of West Brattleboro, George Cor
ham of Westminster, Walter Strickland
and w. S. Cutting of Brattleboro, and An
sci l. Miller of Dummerston music, LEAF
by leaf the roses fall" by Miss L. L. NJ.
Bemis OF Dover; original poem, by Miss
i. a. Titus OF Wilmington defamation
from Cicero, by A. l. Miller of Dunn mer-
ston; the same translated, by +. II. Ar
thur. Then followed scene from the
French play Of Les Petits Oiseaux, by II. A.
and w. II. Bigelow, and Misses Mary Post,
and +. Il. Streeter, all of this town. Music,
"The Monks Prayer" by Miss T.. f.
Streeter, was followed by short drama
entitled "Down by the Sea-" in which the
cast was as follows:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-19

The bones Of poor Guibord, who, during
his lifetime, was only an unaspiring prln-
ter, have at last, afier six years of waiting,
found rest In the lot which he owned in the
Catholic cemetery in Montreal. The burial
took place on Tuesday, and there was no
disturbance, and no opposition 10 the en-
forcement Of the order promulgated by the
Prlvy Council in England. A Catholic
cure was on hand TO ask about the depth Of
tho grave and the Identification of the body,
30 as 10 be sure that the bishop makes no
mistake in cursing the right corpse to the
proper depth The grave was filled up
with Portland cement and iron scraps,
mixture which becomes very hard in 4
few hours. The stone coffin was abandon
ed on the earnest plea Of the Mayor that It
would lead 10 useless difficulty. Armed
guards Of police will watch the grave, and
here the matter rests for the present, but II
certainly would not be strange ia charge
OF nHro-glycerine, or something OF the
klnd, should some day play part In the
programme.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-19
WilIianasVille.

The Lamson mills have been repaired
and are now in running order. Sec adyer.
tisemeut.
The musical festival directed by Messrs.
G. NJ. Scovill and c. w. Bingham, Jr., was
held the five days of last week, as an-
nounced, aud closed Friday evening, 18th.
with concert that delighted every one pres
ent We only wish that every body could
have heard IL. Much credit is due TO c. NJ.
Scovill, who has shown himself an efficient
teacler Of vocal music, and the instruction
given in his method of teaching is truly
valuable. There were several songs and
duets by Messrs. Scovill and Bingham.
1.-THE Golden Stair" was particularly well
and sweetly rendered by Mr.. Scoyille
and moisened tue eyes ofall. Singing bv
the class consisted of glees, choruses,
hymns anc anthems, and were all well
sung, showing great improvement. We
wish the teachers the success they deserve.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-19

The select school, numbering twenty
pupils, closed the twelfth of this month.
Average attendance, nineteen. All but one
OF the scholars studied grammar. OF this
number twelve were boys, and as boys in
general do not like to study grammar, this
is saying good word for them. The de-
pertinent record demands attention. The
roll call was made each day before the close
of the school, and each pupil answered for
himself or herself whether correct or in
correct. The summary at the close of the
term was commendable 10 most of the
scholars, but unfavorable to a few. Pro-
family and i'll manners when manifest in
school plays cannot be accounted for good,
and some outside influence more than the
teachers labor must be brought to bear
against 1t, or some Young Americas in this
community cannot gain the appreciation of
teachers or he an element for good in soci-
ETY.. A large part of the scholars were good
spoilers and readers. Rose r. Gates did
not miss a word in spelling. and Ida j.
Wilder and Morton G. Davis missed only
one word each during the term. The one
trial method was used. Aggie l.. Bancroft,
Jennie Miller and Ida J. Wilder were not
absent day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-19

The regular export of American calicoes
to England and their sale in the mark els
of that country at less price than The Eng
fish made goods, and yet at living profit,
appears to have become an established fact.
As many Of these goods are now sent
abroad from American ports, every week
as were formerly sent in a month, and COM
petent judges Of the trade assume this TO
be ''the starting point of a vas. export
movement OF American cotton cloths,
which will, in certain departments at least,
compete with the English manufacturer in
Manchester itself, and which ere long must
find their places side by side with the prod
ucts OF British looms In the bazaars OF CAL
cutta, Madras and Bombay" Sauguine
political economists believe that we are On
the threshold of a new era in the industrial
history OF the country, and the prediction
is even made that the present generation
"will live TO see the United States the great
est cotton weaving, as well as the greatest
cotton-producing, country In the wo rld."
But the English don't feel 80 happy about
the matter. Mr.. Smalley writes in his last
London letter TO the New York Tribune,
that the British manufacturers OF cotton
goods are very much enraged in their feel
ings by the importation Of cotton goods
nom the United States. Mr.. T. Garrett in
formed the chamber OF commerce of Brad
ford, Eng, that the American cottons wero
not only cheaper but better than Lanca-
shire goods they were strong and durable,
while those manufactured in Lancashire
were laden with sizing. AT the same meet
ing Mr.. Carbrett remarked that 1t was not
surprising cheap cotton goods could be
shipped from America, seeing that many
companies in Lancashire were earning
profit Of 40 10 so per cent. Mr.. Hugh Ma
son, q very large manufacturer in Lanca-
shire, in addressing meeting of his work
people, told them that he thought the i'm
portation of American cloths a formidable
fact.
If this new venture of American manu-
factursrs in the industrial competition ofthe
world proves permanent success, its bear
ings upon the industrial and commercial
interests ( the country will be many and
Of great importance, but not the least of its
benefits will be the steady employment
which il will assure TO thousands of our
working people, and 1t may possibly prove
TO be one step toward the solution OF the
OF the problem of the present "bard times"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-19
STATE OF VERMONT.
BY HIS ExoELLENor, AsAHEL PECK, Gov
RRNoR.


In obedience to the custom of our fathers
"a custom having It's origin In the relation
OF Man 10 his Maker-hitherto sacredly OBJ
served and handed down by their children
until 1t has become of national regard, and
In accordance with the recommendation Of
the President of the United States, l here
by appoint Thursday, the twenty-fifth day
of November, A. d. 1875, day of Public
Thanksgiving and Praise 10 Almighty God.
And recommend that on that day, the
people of the State, abstaining from all I'M
necessary secular labor and employment,
assemble at their chosen places of public
worship, there, as we'll as In private devo-
lions to give thanks and praise TO the Su-
preme Ruler of the Universe for the innu-
merable blessings bestowed upon us as q
State aud as individuals, and make Thanks
giving Day truly q day of giving thanks |;
thanks which give expression not only in
exercises of public and private devotion,
but also in remembering the needy and
distressed, by acts Of mercy and deeds OF
charity and benevolence.
Given under my hand and the seal Of the
State, in Executive Chamber, at Mont
pelier, this eighth day OF November, in
the year Of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and seventy-five, and of the In
dependence of the United States the one
hundredth. ASAHEL PECK.
By THE GovERNoR:
w. p. DILLINoHAM,
Secretary OF Civil and Military Affairs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-19

of selection, who will visit for tho purpose,
New York, Boston, Chicago, and other
leading cities, in order TO prevent the need
less transportation TO Philadelphia of works
of art not up TO the standard of admission.
large number of orders and fraterni-
ties have signifed their intention TO hold
gatherings ut Philadelphia during the peri
cd of the exhibition. Among those which
may now be enumerated, are the Grand
Lodge of Pennsylvania, Independent Or
der of odd Fellows; the Grand Encamp-
ment, Independent Order Of Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge, United States, Independent
Order of Odd Fellows Grand Command
cry Knights 1emplar; Grand Army of the
Republic; Presbyterian Synod California
Zouaves of San Francisco; an Information
al Regatta; the Life Insurance Companies
National Board of Underwriters Catholic
Total Abstinence Union of America
American Pathological Society; Army of
the Cumberland; Rifle Association of the
United States; international NJ edical Con-
gress,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-19

Geo. L. Fox, the celebrated panto-
mimist, has sonening of the brain.
The New Hampshire Prohbitionists
held convention at Concord, last week
Thursday, and nominated A. s. Kendall of
Swanzey, for Governor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sartoris and son are ex-
pected from Europe in about three weeks,
and will pass the winter at the White
House.
Evangelist Moody has promised to
spend the Christmas holidays with his
brother-in-law at Evanston, ILL.,, and he
expects TO dedicate his new church at Chi
cago at that time.
Mr.. Wilson's physician says that,
while he expects him to be about again in
few days, bis ultimate recovery cannot
be fully expected, as there is a disease of
the spine which will not give way to med-
cal treatment, and that this will necessitate
a very careful regard on Mr.. Wilson's part,
If he expects to have even moderate health.
JEFF Davis has found employment. He
has been rendered and has accepted the
presidency of the American department of
the Mississippi valley society of London,
whose object is 10 direct attention to the
development of the commercial, agricultu-
raj and mineral resources of the valley of
the Mississippi. Mr.. Davis will devote his
entire energies to the work in this country
and Europe, making his headquarters at
New Orleans.
The railroad along the west shore OF
Lake Champlaln, from Whitehall TO Platts-
burg, bold feat of railroad engineering,
has been completed, and will have formal
opening In few days. 1t gives better ac-
cess TO the Lake Champlain iron region,
and completes a new line from New York
to Montreal, which is doubtless destined at
some day to be an important competitor
with the Connecticut route for Canadian
travel.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-19
THE PERrLs OF THE sKA-FoUR Hun

THE PERILs OF THE SEA-FoUR Hum
DRIED LIVES LosT.--It Is now certain that
the sinking of the steamer Pacific two
weeks ago, on the Pacific coast, 80 miles
north OF Cape FlaItery, was the result OF a
collision and, singularly, while the steamer
sank almost Immediately, the ship with
which she collided escaped with compare
lively slight injuries, only to be wrecked,
two days later, on a sunken rock still fur
Their down the coast. The additional par
ticulars are furnished by Captain Sawyer
of the. orpheus, the colliding ship, who,
with his officers and crew, were found al
an Indian camp on Barclay sound, Van
couver island, by the revenue cutter VOL
colt while out searching for survivors and
de ad bodies Of the Pacific disaster. Capt.
Sawyer says that he al first supposed his
own ship TO be in a sinking condition and
hailed the Pacific, asking her TO lay by him,
but heard nothing from her. Out of more
than 200 persons on board the Pacific only
two survivors have made their appearance.
The steamship City of Waco, which ar
rived at Galveston, Texas, from New York
on Monday, and anchored outside the bar
for the night, caught fire about o'clock
Tuesday morning, aud burned to the wa
ter's edge, and 1t is believed that all on
board were lost. The wind was blowing a
heavy gallo ut the time, and the night was
very dark, so that, although some Is YES
sells were anchored in the neighborhood,
all that 10 known about the fire, is that the
flames first appeared on the deck, having
apparently caught in the oil, OF which there
was large quantity on board, and swept
over the vessel, burning everything before
them one theory is that the ship was
struck by lightning, as there was severe
thun derstorm at the time. The Waco had
on board 200 passengers and crew. The
City Of Waco was valued at slsO,OOO, and
partially insured In New York ana Europe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-19

We understand that Lyman Clark has
hired tho store lately occupied by Martin
Scott, and is going 10 continue The mercan-
tile business there.
Any one in want of fresh beef can get II
good article by calling on "Uncle Lem"
who is doing considerable in the butcher
ing business this fall.
Timothy L1rrabee is greatly improving
the looks of his place by painting his house
and building new fence around his yard.
Oscar Hubbard has returned from Will
mington 10 his fathers farm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-19
East Dover.

"A singing school is in progress, taught
by NJ. L. Boynton Of Jamaica. 1t is 10 be
held Monday and Tuesday evenings Of
each week.
The steam mill formerly owned by r.
S. Staples is now owned by Prouty and
Bliss and run occasionally.
II. p. Freeman is fitting up a shop TO
make butter tubs.
"A now road has just been built from
near w. Jones 10 A. w. Needham's for
winter use.
s. IL. Sherman, formerly of East Dover
is now employed in c. +. Thompson & Co.'s
store, at Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-19

troduce the moral drama entitled "IIonor
before Wealth." closing with the lauphable
drama called "Unclo JeT." A serenade
will he given by the Westminster Cornet
Band and supper will be furnished in tbo
lower hall.
The Westminster Farmers club will
meet at the seectmen's room in the town
hall on Friday evening". Nov. goth, at %
o'clock.
John u. Morse, superintendent Of COM
mon schools, will be at the Sclectncn's
room, town hail, on Saturday, Nov. 9th. for
the purpose of examining teachers, at 0
O'Clock a. m.
Charles. c. Campbell lcl this week TO
spend the winter ON his cotton plantation
in Mississippi. His son Il. Il. Campbell
and Miss Dora Spruel so with him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-19
The best Protection.

The best safeguards against epidemic disease are
thorough digestion and ira nerves. 1t is because
they assure the regular performance OF the digestive
process, and invigorate the nervous system, that
Hostetters Stomach Btters are such sovereign pro-
teciye against the influences which beget ntermil-
tent malAdies, and those which directly affect the
stomach and bowels. II the nerves are BEAUTIFULLY
tranquil, the assimilation Of food perfect they are
sure to be under the influence Of this standard tonic
and nervne, malaria may be dehed, aud IT, in the
absence Of the most reliable Of medical safeguards
the system has fallen prey to disease Of an inter
mittent or remittent type, the Bitters WILL IL persisted
in, eradicate every vestge Of the maady Biousness
constipation aud dyspepsia yield with equal certainty
to The Operation OF this potent vegetable alteratNe
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-19

On Sunday, Nov. 9Th, the rite OF bap-
tism was conferred by Rev. f. c. Birge up
on six, and in the church at South London
derry, by their pastor, sixteen received
baptism.
A. w. WIKI ms has bought the Widow
Dearly house and moved in. Judge Arm
old has sold TO f. Rugg his house on Yves,
Main street. Rugg is 10 open boot and
shoe shop.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-19

The fall term of Powers institute closed
with public speaking Tuesday evening.
The speakers from Vermont were G.. c..
Briggs of Sadawga, and +. Hunt of Gull
ford from New Hampshire, f. NJ. FORTS
tall of Alsiead, c. ii. Smith OF Hiusdale
and Miss n. S. Norwood Of Richmond. The
speaking was excellent. One hundred and
thirty-one pupils have been in attendance
the past term, and success has crowned ev-
cry effort.
Some hiefstole Loren Withers harness
from his shed last Saturday night.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-19

Possibly there may be people who will
regret to learn that the firm of Eddy Broth
ers, Of Chittenden, VT, is "busted." A
correspondent CT the Rutland Herald re-
ports that at recent seance the spirit OF
the devil got the upper hands, and the re-
suit was terrible rumpus among the me-
diums, during which fiat-irons and shoot
ing-irons were least around regardless"
The quarrel ended in a separation OF the
various members Of tie family. Horatio
stays in the old fort, while "Bill' and the
sister 60 ''across the way into Edward
Browns woodshed."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-19
ReVle7O Of The MARKETS..

NEW YORK, Nov I6. Flour; market easy. en-
PeIIhe western and State "a s5ga5 IS; choice IS 70
o ~ white Wheat Western extra SO $50 90 Wheat
NO: chicago 81 26: No. Milwaukee 81 81 winter
req western 81 l6s1 %; No. / Spring, 81 2i,si IS;
amber western 81 23al IS white Western 81 lOS
90. Corn-steAm Western mixed 73aTlc. white
western nc. Oats, mixed Western, 4lSIsc; white
R MSs,efH AoSSie Pork, new Mess, $40 56@ 90 co.
nm AZ ies zoe for Western 92a so for State
Mheat irregular; No spring 81 lOai 10 ia;
20 spring O5 on the spot. Corn not so firm
no. mixed Ole on the spot. Oats, No o 81 lac
rye hrmi sales at 76c for No. 2. BARLEY No. q
SIC on the scot. Pork $40 5000 so. >
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-19

We should not like 10 endorse as accept
ed science M. Flammarion's somewhat wild
speculations in regard TO life on the planet
Mars, which we give on our first page to-
day, but the article nevertheless makes
very bright and agreeable reading.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-19
WATERFOWL UNION LIVE STOCK MARKET.


WATERTowK, Nov. 10, 1875.
Priees Market Beef, Afewchoice-SIO OO,a 10 IS 4;
Extra $500 "a 8 so; FIRST quality 81 90 q so
second quality, Sc O0Ca7 90; third quality, $500
Sn,B.-Choiee grade includes nothing but stall fed
liOo to 400 ID bullocks extra and fret quality in
cuGes the best large fat oxen second and third quail
Ivy includes oxen and two and three year old seers
st0res-Norking Oxen-SlOe, $50, 1850 {24O Rpair.
Milch Cows an Calves-S35 to 63; extra G5to 95.
Farrow Cows $40 to $40.
1earlings-sl0t to 30. Two years old-sls to 30.
Three years old-S2B to as.
Veal Calves IS so CalOOO.
Prices OF Sheep aud Lambs.-In lots, 50 CO. 2 so,
70 each extra IS OO@s5 each, or from 4s6e D ~
Hides-Brighton, y ID; Country Ga Lee
per 10.
Pets 71essl Is each Calf Skins l4@l5o PB.
Poultry 1Oc@ 1879 10.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-19

Mrs. Moulton demands that a council Of
churches be called to consider the action Of
Plymouth church in dropping her name
from its roll; II this is refused she says she
will call an ex parte council. I, There is a
pretty good prospect that, in some shape or
other, the scandal will have another gener-
al overhauling,