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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-16

In the midst of medley of conflicting
testimony, and a mass Of follies, artful de-
vices and almost inexplicabc entangle-
merts, we do see a man badly involved in
a network of free-and-casy manners, pro-
miscuous kissings, credulities, conceal
ments and flaming rhetoric, but not prov
ed guilty Of crime by any legitimate evil
dence Whatever, whether direct or crcum-
stanlia. We see the steady growth and
terrible development of an interest and
purpose in another person, first, TO press
him, and, when fairly baflied, aud pressed
in turn by public sentiment, TO crush him,
and we trace the expansion of the plan it.
self into proportions neither desired nor
expected. We see an unprincipled friend
oil this man also drawn in deeper and deep
or, till he, too, must share the fate OF his
principal. We see various other ainbigu-
Gus relationships, friendly and unlriendly,
which we can exlain on ordinary princi-
pies OF human action. And we witness in
the background of the whole scene, So
clal, moral and religious laxity, on which
the transaction is a sorrowfu full comment.
No man can pass through trial attended
with such developments, and stand in the
view of any person as he did before CHI
cdGO AdUdRcc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-16
Re71e70 Of the Markets.

NEW YORK. July 10. Flour; market i'm or; ST..
pertne Western and State "a 75a O5 extra Western
and State S. asa s. choice Western and State sj 81
a6 %; white Wheat Western extra SC O5aG IS; extra
ONO - 25e 81; extra st. Louis IS gOa 25 including
100 bbs shipping extras at So soc co. Rye Flour
steady At "a 3Oa So Corn Meal steady and active at
" 1894 ~. Wheat - market a shade frner with
No. Chicago 81 q l-2: No. 2 Milwaukee 81 q, in
store 81 % ahoat No. 1 Spring, 81 27a 80; MOL
Mlnnes9ta 81 %; winter red Western 81 S5,al 90;
amber western Il sea 81; white Western 81 3j4
40. Rye quiet at 90c for Canada in bona; STATE at
9Seel Barley nominal. Corn market dull and
siIghty IN buyers favor; steam Western mixed sue
sic; prime new Western mixed in store soc. Oats;
market heavy, duh and decidedly lower; mixed West.
ern 6Os62e; white Western 646 6sc closing irregular
aud unsettled 1900 bush of No. Chicago, July 6j
Cos Lee. Pork new Mess S2Oa 20 go Lard hnn;
100 ties prime steam at IS Lee. Butter firm at 1870 2j
for Western; zoe a for Stale.
CHICAGO, July 49, Flour quiet and unchanged.
MheSt advancing; No l spring 81 Csal Us Ia;
No. spring o. en- the spot. Corn quiet and weak
NO. mixed 81 lac bid on the spot oats in fair de-
mand and lower; No. . at Is 10 on the spot Rye
higher; sales at CSC for No. .. Barley duh ana
ar9opng; No. Aspiring 81 IS on the spot Pork dull,
dnll and unsettled at Sl9al9 80. Lard dull and
creeping at sl9 lo@l3 - on the spot. Corn weak
and lower at IS Lac July. Oats heavy and lower
81 lac cash.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-16
Assisting Nature,

II Is OF no use attempting to force nature. She
won't stand it, aud rebels She must be coaxed as ~
WERE not driven. For instance, in attempting 10
overcome constipation or Indigestion, violent or what
physicians call by way Of euphony 'heroicn treat
ment Is sure to defeat the purpose in view which IL
or should be, to permanently remedy the evil. The
use OF drastic eathAcs is especially to be deprecated
ior although they temporarily overcome costiyepess
yet the intestines are weakened and inaamed Inv
ne as 10 be rendered UNFIT to perform the elective
iuhouon properly How much better 10 assist natnrs
tn sucn case with such mild and sautary aperient
So S sS . stomach Bters which strengthen at
- sht .ae mat they relieve the bowels. Not only
nS tcIpla liver Is restored the stomach inVgorated
anu me entire system greatly benefited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-16

DEATH OF FRANK BLAIR. Frank
p. Blair died at his residence in st. Louis
on Thursday night. Under the blood
transfusing treatment he had begun TO
grow stronger, and seemed TO be steadily
improving in health. On Thursday after
noon he had been ont for a drive, return
ing about O'Clock, and appearing to have
enjoyed much and received considerable
benefit. But while walking in his room a
little later, he was attacked with dizziness
and fell, striking his temple against piece
of furniture, which rendered him insensi-
BILE. Medical aid was summoned imme-
diately, and every effort made to res tore
him to consciousness, but without success,
and at half-pasL II he quietly passed away,
surrounded by all the members of his fam
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-16
FitLWilIianl, ". II.

w. X. Dean of Morrsville, n. ", and
recentlya member of Newton Theological
Seminary, was ordained pastor of the Bap-
list church on Wednesday, July 9Th. Eight
churches were represented in the council,
of which, Rev. w. II. Eatbn d. ID. of Keene,
was moderator and Rev. c. w. Burnham,
of Hinsdale, clerk. Rev. J. J. Holbrouk,
f. NJ. Shaw, and J. b. Mitchell conducted
the devotional exercises; Rev. DR.. Eaton
preached the sermon; Rev. c. Newhall
offered the ordaining prayer; Rev. c. w.
Burnham gave the hand of fellowship
Rev. j. S. Herrick gave the charge; and
Rev. L. j. Emery addressed the church.
The new pastor enters his field with hope
full indications TO encourage him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-16

Public opinion is divided as to the guilt
orinnocence of Mr.. Bcecher, as ii was " hen
the trial began. Nor is this IL difference
between distinct classes of men, as the
good and the bad, the learned and the un-
learned. Ministers Of the gospel, holding
tie most influential stations, and having
the highest reputation for piety and talent,
take precisely opposite views Of the qucs-
ton. This we affirm from actual knowl-
edge of the opinions ola large number of
clergymen. We say that this result is deep
~ to be deplored. The scandal is so griev-
Gus that all good men hoped the truth
would be made evident by the searching
investigation of these long, dreary, dread
fol months of trial. That it is not settled
is evident from the conflicting opinions re-
ported from all quarters. Other trials are
very likely TO arise out Of this one, and
perhaps more light will be thrown. upon il,
and by-aDd-by we may get at the solution
of what is yet mystery. In the mean
time, we recur to Mr.. Eyails's remark at
the outset, "Chrislianity is not on trial"
God reigns and the Church is safe. What
we know not now, we shall know here
afler.-N Y. Observer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-16
Chesterfield, ". n.

j. w. White has nearly finished his
boat-house which was raised a few weeks
since. The building is 90 by % feet and
stands upon the southeast shore Of Spaflord
Lake, being built across Il small creek
which runs into the lake at that point, the
channel Of which has been enlarged both
in depth and Width, 10 accommodate large
boats. Upon one end of the house is a
room some 25 by 20 feet 10 be fitted up rs a
confectionery saloon.
The NJ. i. society will hold their S,b-
bath school concert on the 2jth inst.
Ira Farr has hired the picnic grounds
ut Spaflord lake for the season.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-16
Vernon.

On the 9TH inst, the people gathered at
the vestry of the Union. church, to enjoy a
social time, and raise money to be expend-
ed in public preaching. The tables were
bountifully furnished with tempting eala-
bles, and variety of substantial and fancy
articles were for sale. In the evening
those that wished withdrew to Mr.. Whit
beds hall and enjoyed a social dance. All
had a pleasant time. The net proceeds
amounted TO S47.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-16

Frank Moulton is evidently anxious to
TO keep the scandal business a-brewing
Last week he addressed sharp letter TO
District Attorney Britton, demanding an
immediate trial of Mr.. Beecker's indct-
ment against him for libel. In reply Mr..
Brtton sent him rather caustic letter full
of good-natured banter and sarcasm. In
this hot weather, he tells Mr.. Moulton,
poor devils like Loader and Price, who lie
sweating in Jail, must have the preference,
for trial, over those who only suffer from
libelous publications. In conclusion he
says: at would afford me great pleasure 10
try you for any offence coming within the
severer duties of the summer months, but
it is out of my power TO indulge you in
what you seem to regard as luxury at the
cost of neglect of business entitled TO
preference. Later on 1 may be able to ac-
commodate you 10 your entire satisfaction,
and then you may have reason to rejoice
that the ordeal had not taxed your energies
and fortitude during the heated term"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-16

The tramp nuisance has never attained
such proportions as at present, and we are
not surprised that measures for its sup
preston have been under consideration in
The Legislatures of several States. Some
body has suggested that the evil might be
conveniently regulated by the adoption of
mild passport system. Men out of work,
and forced To seek ii by wandering, might
obtain certificates from the selectmeH of
their towns, which would distinguish them
from tIamps, aud leave The latter TO be dealt
with ailer summary fashion. In France
a rigorous system of this solt absolutely
prevents vaslaney.-SprinGyieid Union.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-16

II is matter of congratulalion that Brat.
tleboro has come TO the front in this mai
ter, and we predict successful and pleas.
ant reunion. The grounds will be those
where SO many Of the Vermont regiments
eneamped during the war. They are in fine
condition, and the People there are very
enthusiastic and determined that this shall
DC the best reunion held yet. Full particu.
lars VIII be announced by the COMMANDER,
IN general ordors.-Bur liagtOn Free Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-16

NOBLE TRIBUTE TO A NOBLE WOMAN
The Christian Register of last week de-
votes lis leading article to the Beocher tri-
al. 1t regards the divided jury as repre-
senting the divided public opinion, and for
itselfwhile unable TO conceive of Mr.. Beech
cr's guilt finds much Of troublesome i'm
port IN the character OF some of the wit
nesses for the plainin and in their evil
dence. For instance IL seems hard 10 be-
lieve that Mrs. Mouton and her husband
should have entered into conspiracy for
Becchers ruin. In the course of the arti-
Gle the following fine tlibute is paid to
Mrs. Beccher, which, while giving that la
dy a deserved need Of praise, shows also
that on the whole the Register considers
Deecher innocent:
"Weary of balancing probabilities, I'M
able TO regard Theodore Tilton with the
least confidence or respect, and very desif-
Gus to retain our faith in Mr.. BecCher, we
have found great help in he unlaltering
and conspicuous LOYALTY Of his noble wife
Her quiet devotion has more weight than
all the noisy demonstrations of Plymouth
church, or the intcrminablo rhetoric of
hired advocates. She is not characteristics
like Mrs. Tilton, who according to bcr
own account, is so destitute Of will and
conscience Of her own, as to obey her hus-
band even when he commanded her TO
make false, cluel and Infamous charge
against one of her very best friends, but a
woman marked by rare energy, penetra-
tion and independence. No one else can
know her husband so thoroughly. No one
else has been more deeply wronged if he il
guilty. She has read all the mysterious
documents. She has listened TO all the adj
verse testimony. She has heard all the ell
oquent denuuCiatiuns of the plaintiffs
COUNSEL and yet she does not waver in the
least. When tho probabilities haveappear-
cd to be obstinately equal the Thought of
that pale, brave, patient and trusting face,
always at the post of duty, regard 'esS of
comfort, health and life itself, has seldom
failed TO turn the scale. Whatever his er-
rors, iollies aud weaknesses may be, Hen
ry Ward Beecher can hardly have been
guilty oi 'he great transgression, or he
would not now be so sustained fortified
and honored by such clear-headed and
hearted woman. Above the crowd of
heated partisans, in moral grandeur even
dwarfing the once more commanding fig
ure of her gilled husband, rises the maies-
tic form Of this heroic wife"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-16
WATERFOWL UNION LIVE STOCK MARKET.

WATERTowE, July 10, 1875.
, Frlees Market Beef. A few choice-SiO 75dll 90
EAtra slO 81 l-2al0 5Oi first quality 80 5Oal0 25;
second quality 81 5000 IS; third quality, Soc 7&.
SS,B'-Choiee grade includes nothing but stall fed
eludes the best large fat oxen second and third quail
liy includes oxen and two and three year old seers)
st0res-Workine oxen-SlOO, 100, l75@ s24O Fpair
Farrow Cows $40 to SlO
Ysarlings-Sl0 to 20. Two years old-sIs to co.
Three years old-s2s to as.
Veal Calves So 90 a 10 90.
Irlees OF Sheep and LGmbs.-ln lots, 50 50, So %
- each extra IS SOC SO each, from IA &c b b.
Hides-Brighton, c y 10 Country ca l-2c.
Tailow-brighton, 10 &c Vb. Country 90 l-2e
sheaTed Sheep Skins 35c each. Lamb Skins zoe
each. Calf skins l4al5o q Ii.
Poultry Ice D B.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-16

THE COM. RIVER VALLEY MEDICAL
ASSOCIATE, n met at Bellows Falls, Wcdnes.
day, July I, the President, DIR. Gray, in
the chair large number OF the mem.
bers from Vermont and New Hamp.
shire were present and a very iu-
teresting meeting was held. DIR. Phelps
read paper on Leucocythemia. Dir. Port.
or gave the history of a peculiar case Of
paralysis, in which almost the whole Of
the brain was diseased, and yet the mind
was clear. DR.. Richardson related case
OF Fracture Ossium, in which a woman
had fractured her thigh bone 10 times, aud
the smaller bones times enough TO make
about hundred different fractures. Dr.
Whitney Of Brauleboro reported on sever
al cases Of erysipelas at the asylum. OH
or interesting papers were read The in
dividual reports by physicians OF the cpl
demic diseases in their respective localities
promise TO be of great benefit. This soce.
ty, in connection with The White Mountain
Medical society, is endeavoring O. collect
the statistics of the prev ailing diseases in
the Conn. River Valley, and reports are
wanted from all the members at the Oct7-
Der meeting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-16
Fayetteville.

Tho adjourned meeting Of the Fayete-
vile Book Club will be held on Saturday,
July 2ith, at Mrs. Newton's. If the mem
bers will make an effort 10 attend it
will save the trouble of calling a third
meeting. Those who have not paid their
annual assessment are requested to do so as
soon as possible. T. w.x.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-16
TO ADVERTISERS.
The VERMONT PHOENIX has larger circulation than
any other Newspaper In Southern Vermont

The republican state convention of Wis
consn was held on Wednesday, and Har-
rison Ludington of Milwaukee, was nomi-
mated for governor. The platform approves
of General Grants third term letter, ad
heres to the doctrine of legislative control
over railroads, favors al carly resumption
of specie payments, and declares unaltera-
BILE adherence to the indssoluble union,
oppose any union of church and State, and
the division of the school fund for sectaran
purposes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-16

During the next two months, the tramp
will deserve even less consideration than
usual, for there will be plenty of work in
the harvest fields for every able bodied
man who can't get it elsewhere. 1t is a
melancholy sign Of the universally with
which Americans seem to be forsaking
farm work that even in period when the
dullness of manufactures and trade leaves
thousands unemployed, the farmers find 1t
hard 10 get sufficient help. The complaint
is general in all parts Of the country, that
sufficient help cannot be obtained 10 han
die the crops Springfield Union.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-16

The preacher who forgot his manuscript.
inc other Sunday morning, apologized to
ms congregation, saying that he should
nave 10 depend on the Lord for his sermon;
but in the afternoon would come better
prepared.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-16

The house Of Lyman Farr, the well
known ferryman was entered last week
Thursday, while the family were absent,
and some SIS in cash taken by a person
who forgot TO leave his name or give his
note,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-16

A correspondent of the Greenfield Ga
zette writes as follows:

A correspondent of the Greenfield Ga
zette writes as follows:
The children of Captain Amos Parsons.
formerly eff Greenfield, numbering nine,
are now all settled in Vermont, and NOT
until last April, had death entered among
our number; when our brother Henry A,
Parsons, who for forty years had been a
resident of Ohio, while on a visit to his
friends, just before his expected return TO
Ohio, was taken from our mum Der aud nine
brothers and sisters followed him TO his
last resting place, beside dear father and
mother in Stratton, VT. July Sd, we pro-
posed meeting with a sister, Mrs. C. Allen
in Straton, but sickness and other causes
prevented two of our number from meet
ing with us, but were agreeabiy surprised
to find another family gathered there, that
of Mr.. Aliens, with a few friends number
ing tifty-eight in all. After partaking of
an excellent dinner, and listening to inter-
esting remarks by Mr.. w. Shepard, 20.
EN- was read by one of the family. Then
followed the singing of one good old FASH
Toned hymn, and the company dispersed
feeling that each had spent pleasant day.
which would ever be looked back upon as
one of the brigtest spots in the history of
our lives.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-16

Next Sunday evening the bishop Of the
diocese of Vermont, the Rt. Rev. w. II.
A. Bissell, d. D., will be present at the SER
vices held at South Vernon, and will adj
minister the apostolic rite of confirmation.
Services commence at O'Clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-16

The Rt. Rev. w. II. A. Bissell, d. D.,
bishop Of the diocese of Vermont, will ad-
minister the apostolic rite of confirmation
at Christ church next Sunday morning.
Services commence at 1915 o'clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-16

Last Sabbath afternoon, 11th, we were
favored with hearing again, aller lapse of
forty years, the venerable Moses Ballou
who preached here at the Dedication of the
then new church.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-16

President Grant is grandfather. II hap
pened at Long Branch, on Sunday morn
Ing, and weighed just ten rounds and a
half. Which his name is Sartoris.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-16

East Dover.
The prospects of the hay crop are
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-16

New York, July Is. Money was extremely easy
and was loaned freely at per ct. ON call.
Gold closed at IFS Ia
Government bonds dull.
The following are theelosfna ouot,,io,..
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-04-07
BEAVER DAM ITEMS.

BEAVER DAM, April 6, 1875.
Mr. EDITOR: Not having noticed any,
thing from your correspondent at this
place for some time, and not wishing you
to think that we had passed into nonen-
ty, we have concluded to trouble. you our
self.
SPRING HAS COME.
We are glad to see and feel that the
beautiful spring has at last made its APP
pearance, and that our farmers can now 90
to work. The songs Of the merry birds and
the long hidden grassy yards, and all
things else, make us to feel anew; and we
feel constrained to praise Him, the "giver
of all good gifts"
OUR SPRING TRADE
has not opened as lively as last year; we
look however for fair trade, notwith.
standing the scarcity of money. We have
an energetic people, Mr.. Editor, and
wherever energy predominates, you know,
there will be money.
WHERE THE MONEY Is THE sHERIFFs FLOCK.
We sometimes think that all the mons
ey in the county is to be found here, for
we notice one or two deputy sheriffs here
all the time, and frequently have to send
for Lf1c,s TIN to come out
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-04-07
The Champion Baby.

He is nine months old, weighs thirty
nine pounds, measures twenty-six inches
around the chest, t~enty,four and one>
half inches around the waist, ten inches
around the calf of the leg, sixteen inches
around the thigh, six and one>fouth inches
around the wrist, ten inches around tn
forehead between the ears, and is twenty
eight and one-half inches high. The
chlld's mother is a daughter of D. L.
Smith, and sister of our sheriff, and it's
name is T. ]. Smith Small. In the
course of nature things will get little
mixed, and this presents a case of the
largest Small child on record.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-04-07
THE PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY.

Meeting of the County CouneiI---If
dominates n Candidate for the Leg
islature--The Resolution sIAdOpted.
The Ohio County Council of the Pa
irons of Husbandry met in the courthouse
at Hartford on Friday, the End instant,
at 10 o'clock A. NJ, and was called to or
der and opened in due form by James f.
Austin, President.
After the transaction of important BUSH
ness concerning the interests Of the order,
it was determined, after full and free cons
sultation and discussion of the proposed
step, to put candidate in the field to rep
resent Ohio county in the lower branch
of the next General Assembly. 80
Richard P. Hooker was then selected
as the standard-bearer of the Patrons,
and all others desirous Of securing reform
in legislation, in the approaching legisla-
tive contest. ..t
Mr.. j. w. Barnett, chairman of the
committee appointed to draft resolutions
expressive of the sense of the Council on
public questions, reported the following,
which were unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED 1, That it is our object to weld
together as a unit on general principles
of national prosperity, all good citizens
throughout the land, rom the north, the
south. the east and the west; to put down
tyranny and corruption in all their forms,
to live up to the principles of purely rep
resentative government, and to make of
our whole country what it was intended
to be, Just as our forefathers were a unit
in achieving our independence from Euro
pean serfdom and oppression.
ResoLued 2, That we believe that Sec
tionalism is, and should be, dead and bu-
ried with the past Our work is with the
agricultural brotherhood and its purposes,
we shall recognize no north, no south, no
east, no west, but will unite our efforts to
accomplish general good to the greatest
number in the self>sacrifcing spirit of
true patriotism, and lay our past differen-
ces upon one common altar as offerings
to fraternal love.
Resokced 3, That we are in favor of a
new State Constitution. First-For the
abrogation of all laws incompatible with
the Federal Constitution. Second-The
remodelling of the court or Judiciary sys-
TEN. Third-Fixing more definite limit
TO elective franchise on taxation.
ReSoLUed 4, That we are opposed to ex-
cessive salaries, and special legislation,
and in favor of cheaper rates Of interest,
and that we consider six per cent, per an
mum a reasonable rate. That we endorse
the principles that have already been
laid down by the Patrons of Husbandry
in their declaration OF purposes.
j. w. BARNETT,
Chairman of Committee.