davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-09-24

New Orleans, Sept, 23.-Contribu-
tions have been forwarded to Calves
ton from San Antonio, Austin and
other cities in Texas.
Passengers arriving from Columbus
and Richmond, on the Harrisburg
road, say the storms have been very
destructive through that section of the
country. The bridge over the Brazos
river, Richmond, which was damaged,
is being repaired, and it is expected
that trains will run on that road to-
morrow.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-09-24

Concord, n. H, Sept. 23.-At Pied
mont, n. H, man named Catling
was awakened by tramp, who with
cooked pistol. demanded his money.
Catling directed the tramp to bureau
containing seven hundred dollars, and
when the tramp laid down his pistol
to search for the money, Catling
seized it and shot the tramp dead.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-09-24

Newburyport, Mass, Sept. 23.-Dr.
Norton, dentist, of Amesbury, was
called out of his house this morning to
attend patient, when he was shot at
twice, wounded, and afterwards chlor-
'oformed and robbed of gold watch
and one hundred and sixty-five dol
lars. Chances favor his recovery.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-09-24

Rutland, VT, Sept. 23.-Jacob Lam
don stepped in front of a train at Ber-
nington, yesterday. and was instantly
killed. Poverty and poor health are
supposed to be the cause of the act.
He leaves n wife and four children, and
Il daughter lay dead in the house,
when he committed suicide.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-09-24

sLFort Laramie, Sept. 23.-The body
of man by the name of John Little
has just been brought into this post.
He was killed by Indians near the
mouth of the north fork of the Lara
mie river, about twenty miles from
this post, not far from F. NJ. Philips
ranch. Some of his stock had been
run off, and he went in pursuit last
Monday, which was the last time he
was seen alive. His body was found
yesterday, the ears cut off, and his
nose aud chin looking as ii they were
shot off; he is also shot through the
body. There is supposed to have been
killed him.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-09-24

Cincinnati, Sept. pa Southern
special to the Times says that parties
Who arrived from Iudianola last
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-09-24

Galveston, Sept. 23.-The body OF
DIR. Geo. w. Petite, who was lost from
the quarantine, was found this morn
ing near the shore, in the bay, four
miles above the city, The funeral this
evening was largely attended. The
remains were taken charge of by the
Masonic fraternity of which, he had
been an active and worthy member.
The following dispatch has been re-
ceived from Boston: Hon. John p.
Davie, acting Mayor: The citizens of
Boston offer their heartfelt sympathy
to the citizens of Galveston and Indi-
anola, and the towns along the coast
of Texas, which have been ravaged by
the recent terrible storms. You are
hereby authorized to draw on NE at
sight for five thousand dollars, for their
immediate relief. Supplies of clothing
will be forwarded as fast us received
Signed, S. c. Cobb, Mayor,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-06-11

This expedition, which was to set out
last Saturday, aud whicl will once more
turn the attention Of ChristrndOm to the
Arctic regions, the theatre OF vi much he
role exertion and the grave of So many mo-
BILE spirits, consists of two vessels, the
Alert and the Discovery. They have both
been strengthened in the most cffectual
ways known to natural science. At the
bows the angles on each side the stems
have been filled in with chocks of solid
oak that are fourteen or fifteen inches thick
in the centre and taper off to the stem head
forward, and the ships bows ait. Extern
ally both vessels have been entirely sheath
: ed with planking of teak, fir and Canada
oak, having thickness of seven inches at
the wales, and tapering off To three inches
above and below. Inside Of both vessels
is thick lining Of felt, with a sheathing
Of plank above. All the iron work of the
ships is neatly covered with leather, TO
prevent contact between the metal and the
hands of the men in the low temperature
of the circumpolar region. Eighteen boats
and no less than thirly-five sledges-the
latter made of American olm, which is
sdiu ~ cOlnolue tDuSuucSS anu llputneSS
better than any other Nood-are portions
of the outfit. The Alert carries five tons
of spirits Of wine, ten tons Of bread, eigh-
ty-tive tons OF beef. pork, bacon, coffee,
sugar, flour and preserved meats, aud ten
tons of purserS' stores. The Discovery's
cargo is a little smaller consisting of near
ly the same provisions. Seventeen feet is
the greatest draft of eithe. vessel fully
loaded.
The two ships got of earlier than had
been generally anticipated. They will sail
direct for Cape Farewell, the most souther-
ly point of Greenland. Thence they will,
SIX irtinC. the western shores of that little
known territory, make for Cape Shackle-
ton in 74o north. 1t is hoped that they will
get through the great ice Hoe of Melville
Bay and gain the north water or open sea
at the entrance OF Smiths Sound. The
Alert will go as far 10 the north as she can
Ike her way, and find a snug harborin
which TO pass the winter, preparatory 10
pushing ont sledge parties pOleward in the
spring. The Discovery on the other hand,
will not proceed beyond Newman's Bay,
in $50 north. Hero she will winter and
carry on such scientific observations as are
possible, and be prepared next spring TO
open up communications with the Alert on
the one hand, and with a third ship which
will be sent out TO bring back news next
wear,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-06-11
Jacksonville.

Mr.. J. a Alexander, the stage proprie-
tor aud unlaiiIg mail carrier from this
place to Bralltleboro, has recently remov-
ed 10 Green River. His promplness en-
titles him 10 pre-emiuence in his line OF
business.
The recent death of Mr.. Rinaldo f..
Jillson east a shade of sadness and gloom
oveE the community. Stricken down in
the strength of manhood and in the midst
of active life, a loss is felt. vacancy seen.
Mr.. Jilison was a quiet, unassuming citi-
zen, universally respected, and had tho
good sense TO attend TO his own affairs with
out intormeddling with other mems mat
ters-a most commendable trait in any
PERSONS character. His funeral was large
ly attended, Rev. j. Clifford being the Of
iiciating clergyman. The remains were
followed TO the grave by large circle Of
relatives, among whom was brother, now
Mayor Of the city of Worcester, Mass, and
many sorrowing and sympathizlng citi-
Zens. lie was inferred ia the acksonyille
cemetery with Masonic honors.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-06-11

There was a fine celebration of Decora-
lion Day in Brattleboro, VT, on Saturday,
and the telegraph informs us that 'the gen.
eral observances were so arranged that the
spe cial tributes 10 the memory of Col. Fisk
should form a part' of them. We should
be the last TO find fault with the feeling
which prompted the family and personal
friends of the late Mr.. James Fisk, Jr., TO
adorn his grave with flowers, or declare
their regard for him in any other decorous
way; but we should really like TO know
what share this man had in the gallant
deeds of the fallen soldiers of the Union,
or in the cause for which they gave their
livesf Brattleboro seems to be bent upon
. max ing Decoration Day ridiculous.-M y.
Tribune.
To residents of Brattleboro and vicinity
the above paragraph reads like just what
IL is,-a mess Of ridiculous" and untruth-
full nonsense; but as it gives a wrong i'm
preston 10 persons outside, it may be well
10 correct 1t, although, considering the
present very limited number Of the read
ers of the Tribune, perhaps it is hardly
worth the while. The truth of the matter
Is, however, that at an early hour on the
morning of the 10Th ult., party OF the rel
atives and friends Of the late James Fisk,
Jr., including, we believe, some members
of the New York 9th regiment, visited the
enclosure in our cemetery where his body
lies, and in quiet and unobtrusive man
ner placed about the m onument some beau
tifnl and appropriate floral offerings, and
then, as quietly aud unobtrusiyely depart
ed. Further than this "lhe memory Of
Col. Fisk" received no especial tribute"
during the day. In the afternoon the pub
lie observance of tho ceremonies of Deco
ration Day took place, and the Tribune is
quite right In saying that 1t was "fine
celebration" AS regards the Tribune's
source of information in the matter, we do
not believe that such a dispatch as it refers
to was sent from this place. But II it was
the man who indited it must have been
even drunken than the New York and Bos-
ton reporters who were sent here to report
the ceremonies at the burial of Mr.. Fisk
and al the dedication of the monument a
year ago. This, however, would be quite
unnecessary, and could only be accounted
for on the suppositiOn that the brand OF
rum used was made TO order for the Occa-
sion. We are strongly inclined 10 think
however, that the Tribune's information
was evolved from the elmer conscious
ness of the professor OF journalism"
while he was engaged in adjusting tele-
scope to the work of counting the stories
in that promiscuous andjncongrnous pile oil
stone and masonry now occupied by the
once great newspaper, whose only present
claim to public patronage is that 1t was
"founded by Horace Greeley" Perhaps,
however, the "professOr." Was only engag-
I'd In a vain attempt 10 Rgure out where the
money IL 10 come from 10 pay tbe next in
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-06-11

The Judges OF the New Hampshire Su-
preme Court have shown themselves to be
me re partisan tools and timid time servers.
The House of Representatives asked The
learned justices, in plain terms, whether
the Governor and Council had any right to
go behind the certified returns and throw
out votes because of alleged errors in the
man ner of voting. The court met to con-
slider the question on Tuesday, but instead
of meeting the question of the constitution
ality of the late action of Gov. Weston and
his Council fairly in the face, they lodged
the main point and declined to give de-
cision, on the ground that it would be an
illegal interference by one branch of the
government with another, and without
constitutional precedent. Assuming that
the credentials of NJ essrs. Priest and Proc
tor were made out and the summonses
issued in due form, and that there was a
constitutional quorum present at the time
the Senate adjudged them duly elected and
qualified, the justices hold that these gen.
tlemen cannot be disturbed in their seats.
This halting action by the highest legal tri-
bunal OF the State meets with unqualified
condemnation on all sides, for il is patent
to everybody that such decision" is no
decision at all. The Republican members
OF tho Senate, however, quietly submitted
to tho inevitable, and returned TO their
seats, and the Senate concurred with the
House in notifying the Governor that both
branches were organized and ready for
business.
On Wednesday, in joint convention OF
the two houses, Hon. Person C. Cheney,
the Republican capdidate, was duly elected
governor, and his Inauguration takes place
to-doy, Thursday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-06-11
Ohio.

The Republicans of Ohio held their Slate
convention last week aud nominated Gen.
Rutherford b. Hayes for Governor. The
platform adopted is an excellent one. 1t
declares for protection TO all citizens, specie
basis by degrees, tuilf for revenue aud in
cidental protection, free education, the tax
alton of all, and no division of the school
fund, separation Of Church aud Slate, re-
vision OF the patent laws so as to relie\ G
industry; liberality To soldiers, ioServa-
ton for actual settlement of public lands,
collection OF revenues aud punishment of
frauds, restriction Of municipal power to
create debts, "the observance Of Washing-
tons example in retiring at the close of Il
second presidential term" closing with a
highly complimentary resolution TO Pres
ident Grant. Gen. Hayes, the nominee for
governor, is a man of unbcnIishcd reputa-
ton, and has splendid military record.
He has already served two terms in that
Office. He was first elected in 1867, when
Senator Allen G. Thurman ran against
him, and again in 1869, by largely nCreas-
ed majority, when George II. Pendlcton
was the democratic nominee. lie has also
served in Congress with great ability and
stainless reputation.
"Of the importance of the Ohio eleclion,"
says the Boston Journal, (which will &C.
cur on the 18th of October, we need say
nothing. The election in Pennsylvania
happens this year week before. To all
appearance, these two elections, especially
if they politically concur, will settle the
Presidential election of 1876. II would be
hard 10 say which is likely 10 be the more
important. Pennsylvania will speak for
twenty-nine Presidential electors aud will
speak first, while Ohio, though having
twenty-five electors, has been regarded of
late years as The closer and more indicative
State; aud il next fall she reverscs the
Democratic triumph of last year and dis
appoints such group of Democratic Pres
idental aspirants and workers as ALLEN,
Pendleton and Thurman, her voice will lie
decisive"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-06-11
Wilmington.

There is to be Railroad meeting here
next week Tuesday, the 10th inst, when
Mr.. Sprague, OF Conway, Mass, and Mr..
Wells of Montpelier, are expected to be
present to inform the good people what are
the prospects of the coming road. A large
attendance is expected and desired.
The Windham and Bennington Associ-
alton of Uniyersalists will hold its session
in the Universalist church at Wilmington,
June sd and 24th. All the parishes in fell
lowship within the limits OF this associa-
ton are entitled 10 send four delegates,
two from the church or parish and two
from the Sunday school. Let all the friends
take deep interest in this meeting, and
be present during the session.
PER ORDER
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-06-11

CROP PROSPECTS AT THE SoUTH.-Ac-
are hopeful of more prosperous year for
the cotton planters than they have expert
enced since tho war The acreage planted
in cotton in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia,
Arkansas and Texas is reported TO be fully
as large as that of last year, planted in cot
ton, and, with favorable season, will pro-
duce a good average cotton crop. The best
indication that agriculture at the South is
re gaining a solid foundation Is contained
in the announcement that the acreage 10 be
devoted to grain this year, in the States
just named will lie Increased by nearly rs
per cent upon the areas, last year, devoted
to grain. If the facts are correctly report
ed, this is clear gain 10 the agricultural
resources of the South. Nota few agricul-
tural emigrants have, during the past year,
come to these States. The cotton planters
since the war have not raised as much corn
as they did formerly, and the cotton crops
of late years have by no means represent
ed the net results of Sou thern planting.
The South always was and probably al
ways will be large purchaser of Western
grain and meat, but before the war cotton
planters endeavored to raise food enough
for their own use. Latterly they have neg
lected their corn crops, and nearly all the
profits on the cotton crops have been con-
sumed in the purchase of corn and meat.
The reports of This Springs planting oper-
atoms inspire the local press with the be-
lief that from this period onward the
South. as well as other parts of the eOun-
try, will experience better times -NdSh-
vile, Tenn, Union.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-06-11

Tho colossal bronze statue Of Dr..
Horace Wells, the discoverer Of an@sthesa
ordered by the legislature of Connection
and city of Hartford, is nearly ready for
erection in the beautiful park Of that city.
and committee of the Hartford medical
society ask for subs criptions from the med.
zeal faculty aud denial profession to NEE
the expense of a bronze pedestal, "wilh
high and costly adornment, in bas relief,
in inscriptions, ETC., suited to exempliiy
the uses Of the discovery, at the same time
that il commentaries the discOverer.r Il
has been deemed expedient to ask for sub.
scriptons, and IL is 10 be hoped that there
will be general response from Vermont,
as DIR. Wells was a native of Hartford.
Windsor county, in this state.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-06-11
About the GrasshOpppru.

PAwSEE CITY, Ncb June 4. 1879.
Editors Of PhGnir - GcHtlcmcR AS Il
Turner resident of your place and a reader
Of the PHOENIX, tate the liberty to reply
10 an article which appeared in your issue
of May 2s,h on 1.-The Grasshoppcis." You
say:
at is believed that the grain ring are max
ing use of the Siassh0pper scare 10 corner
tue markets. Many persons fresh from the
uoluS report the injury tar done this
year, or reasonably Ia he anticipated, has
been very much exaggerated. Senator
Paddock of Nebraska has received letters
FROM all parts of the State agreeing in the
statement that il is only in u few spots that
tue grasshoppers are haiching, while the
crop prospect in the State Is generally very
good"
We would rejoice If there was nothing
more here han Il scare, bat we propose 10
give you Facts To the best ofuur knowledge,
Persons going from here early in the sea-
son might have thought ii Il "rasshopper
scare, and SO the people here hoped, but
within the past ten days have rea lied their
worst fears. Senator Paddock says that it
Is only in few spots that gras shoppers are
found. Asa sample oftheTe spots we would
not only the crops but revelation of all
kinds is almost entirely destroyed. Ne
meha county has met II like fate, while
Pawnee and very many other counties are
badly injured. And AS We do not expect
them TO fly from here until about the first
of July, while they are daily growing larg-
er and consuming more with no hope orre-
lief until they fly, the prospect is far from
satisfactory, aud to those (and there are ana
N.Y. who were depending upon this years
crop TO relieve them from embarrassment
ii is discouraging in the extreme. VIII en-
close potal card that you may see how
business men write 10 each other here.
Yours respectfully,
Il. KINGsBURY.
The card spoken OF is dated at Nobras-
ka City, and says:-
ave arc heing damaged by the hoppers.
Hope you are better OIL Eating every
thing green within five miles Of this city,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-06-11

General II ooker, who is living on Long
Island, says he "would rather be among
those maligned in 'Sherman's Memoirs
than among those commended" lie Is
Indignant at the dissertation Of lie honor
ed names of Thomas, Farragut, McPher-
son, and host of Others" and though he
has "no taste for responding to Gen. Sher-
mans SANDERS" ho "may Go so, neverlhe-
less, at the proper time" Indeed, he says,
"my own command almost requires this Of
me, and 1 shall not shrink from the re-
sponsiblity, no matter whether these SLAM
ders emanate from the commander of the
army, or any other functicnary of the gov
ernment." Gen. Grant, on the contrary, it
is said, thinks the criticism of the me-
moirs is unnecessarily harsh and severe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-06-11

-Brc. Swain of the Times is happy. His
old hen laid an egg the other day that meas
used n by inches, and weighed quarter
o. pound. Biddy expects TO take some
premiums at the fairs next fall, and we
should think she ought to.
Miss Helen Hapgood, daughter of Mr..
Elbridge Hapgood of Bellows Falls, died
in Boston on Tuesday of last week. She
spent few days with tho family of Mr..
II. II. Stone of Keene, N. H., and then pro-
ceeded TO Boston. She was taken i'll on
the cars but arrived al the house of friend
in Chelsea and died soon amer her arrival
there. Heart disease was the cause of her
sudden death.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-06-11
[CO nmunicat,d.l
Notes From, lshiiadeIphia.

One of the most attractive objects OF in
terest TO stranger IN the city OF "Brolher-
ly Love" is its uncquallcd Masonic temple.
Its dimensions are 2j0 10y 10 feet, aud ii
has a tower rising to an elevation of $50
feet. 1, IL centrally located aud cost about
S2,0O0,O10. a large numbsr Of the dele
gates TO The Baptist anniversaries accepted
an invitation to visit 1t, aul anli-mlsons
among them seemed T., enjoy the occasion
passing we'll. IT is believed that they for
got to look Tor the tradItiuna goat or the
CREASED pole.
An American citizen will Of course look
in upon the United States Mint. 1t is
comfort to renew his acquaintance with his
once familiar aud substantial rriends-gold
aud silver coin--cven il he can only see
them over barred ways or behind glass
cases. And if one happens to be inIpccu-
nous, he can console himself with the re-
lection, that rs one of he sovereign peo-
pie, he has a iuint ownership in an institu-
ton In which the annual >wcrpings of the
gold room amount To firly thousand dol
lars.
But one who visits Philadelphia now will
hear more III Independence Hall than any
other place in the clty. 1t is here the cen
W Wv
g.,
"'F WV vs. '"'
- - ''' -
-. ~ Wv
80. , 60, ~, ~
~
~ ~
." ~ '"' '"''' ''''''
-, ~, Wv - SI
80 49,, w. .s
y, 60 49, I'''',' ',1' w
""'' VIC 'u"''" was i'P"'e" lnu Is """
''o"s"' "e'e' i''os'"s "'"" ir''h ''"-
'"'' "lo" '"'N e'''ec.'o" at" A'"s anu
I.'' y, '''' ''''P wiz" N'"S'y pau
' "'' "o"' aiming '"''' y
"' "o'' "'''" '""S at Tue
o'''" ~ '"' "''''"' "se'"'' VIII ''c 'F"'i''
:" ""''" II """-' h"N "ee" ie"'o'e Gu l" 'he
"'s' "'o'' ""c'e - eohn"o" pehIh" Il
H'"""s VI "o" Io"S' i"ey WIRE oo''seu
W '"'i' ''"' '"' "'s' 'o' "'u VI ''eeuo'i W
l'''cI' nv" ,'"u"' ic''c "un'eIs. n
''o'e P''''"' VI tue 'i'" n"u oceh
O'Iis' va "''" va '''' away N''"'' " WIS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-06-11

The burning of 200 house, at Cubanal.
Spain, il reported.
Abraham Jackson, the Boston forger
swindler, and wholesale cheater, was ar
rested by Boston detective, at Keesyille
n. y, n small inland town, where he was
stopping at hotel, being registered as
"Isaac James, N. Y. city," Since he left
Boston, he has Travelled about in Vermont
and New York under an assumed name
pretending he was looking for ''blooded
stock" lie ieigned surprise when arrest
ed, and said ali the stories about him were
false. He pretended 10 be ignorant of the
charges made against him, but on search
ing MIN number Of newspaper notices of
ms operations were found in his pocket
evidence 10 show that he was making his
way to Quebec, with the intention OF get
llng aboard an ocean steamer. He had let
his beard grow, and had disguised himself
In new suit of clothes. He was taken al
once 10 Boston. The more his affairs have
been Investigated, the worse they look.
His deialcatlOns are said to be $500. 900. and
are known TO have been in progress for
several years.
The president has received numerous
kilograms from personal friends and pub
lie men congratulating him upon his
antl-thirdterm letter. He has expressed
himself very freely regarding the matter.
aud says he feels greatly relieved now that
the matter has been disposed of. "No one
Knows what load has been taken of INV
shoulders he said, and added 'Friends
ana Toes have alike been troubled by This
pug BEAR but they have not been troubled
halI as much as | have. The number Of
lettefs sent 10 Inc, anonymous and othar
wise, Offering all sorts of advice in the
premises, Is almost countless. | believe
me majority of the people of the country
WIN appreciate tho difficulties have labor
being truthful. l really do not intend 10
Oe candidate, and ii any one constructs
my teller otherwise, or that / am seeking
Or VIII accept nomination, they will do
me injustice. That Is all l have 10 saw.
only TO repeat that l never felt more re.
iieyed aiteT performing a public or no.
iilieal duty In all my life than ! do now