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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13
Senator Morton Of Indiana ON the Po.
1ittcal Issues.

Senator Morton spoke at Urbana, Ohio,
Saturday. lie claimed that the Democrat
ic party was sectional party by its own
confession, rs il holds that each state is a
nation Of itself, aud the Democratic party,
while claiming that state rights are dead, is
chained TO its carcass. We are told by gush-
Ing aud sloppy tourists that all is now
peace aud quiet in the south, and that the
tales OF murder, oppression aud outrage
upon black and white Republicans were
weak inventions of carpet baggers for po-
litical purposes. Although there is quiet
ness in the south now, 1t is only so because
there is no immediate election pending.
He had not, he said, supposed that he
should ever do such a thing, but he be-
lieves now that he is willing to vote for a
bill next winter which will take from the
small remaining number their political
disabilities, to take effect on the 9Th day of
July, 1915, so that all men,, without regard
to their race, color, or previous condition
or history, may start in the next century
ON an equality before the law and may
God put II into the hearts Of the people to
do justice, give protection and secure equal
rights TO every race and condition in all
parts of the nation. lie discussed at con-
clderable length the financial question, ard
said the theory of the specie resumption
bill, passed by the last congress, was that
there should be neither contraction nor ex-
pansion of the currency; that the value
should be maintained as nearly as possible
at what il then was. He said "The whole
scheme fora further issue Of greenbacks in
lieu of national bank notes, arraign here
to-day as hypocrilcal and treacherous, de-
signed in the first place TO effect the de-
strucIion of national banks, and then by
their volume and by the decision of the
courts TO destroy the greenbacks themselves
and pave the way for the restoration OF the
old state bank system. This is necessary
TO the states rights democracy. The party
that denies the nation and hates everything
national turns with aversion from a ma
tional currency. State sovereignty and
state banks are twin relics of the times
that we fOndly hope have passed away for
ever"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13
NOrIhheld. Mass.

town last week, aged IS years, lived
throughout his long life in the same house
in which he was born, and was in the hab-
it of eating his Thanksgiving dinner in the
same room. His father, who lived TO be
% years of age, also dwelt before him in
the same house from the time of his mar
riage, century ago. Mr.. Alexander was
a soldier of the war of 1872, and the oldest
member of Harmony Lodge of Free and
Accepted Masons. He retained his lacul-
ties TO the last, and ate dinner at the table
with the family the day of his death.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13

\ BLOODY DRAMA.-In February, +. NJ.
Apperson of Memphis, Tenn, executor of
Wade II. Bolton, paid over to the widow
of Stonewall Jackson $1,000, bali of what
was bequeathed TO her husband, who was
killed at Charlottesville, Va, in 1864.
The Memphis Avalanche accordingly i'm
proves the occasion TO recount the terrible
tragedies connected with the history of the
estate. The account is truly Southern in
its character, and illustrates a phase of civ
ilization we hope will soon disappear. At
the time Wade Bolton made this bequost
of $1,000, he lived in daily fear of losing
his life. The value of the personal proper
ty belonging to the estate was 100000. A
claim was set mp in the courts some years
ago by Wash Bolton and Tom Dickens, his
former business partners, for all the estate
was worth. |, was through the suggestion
of AppersOn that Bolton made the bequest.
This vast property was accumulated by
slave trading. The firm of Bolton & Dick
ems became famous thrIughoul the States,
and figures in Mrs. Stoves "Uncle Toms
Cabin" They had their agents in all parts
of the South, and many were the families
sundercd and the hearts broken to fillIheir
Golfers. About 20 years ago, Mcmillan,
one of their agents, purchased colored
lad, who, by provision Of his masters will,
was TO be sci free after specified number
of Yeas. The firm sold the boy, without
naming the manumssion, to Thomas b..
Crenshaw, near Morning Sun, for a large
amount. The negro informed his purcha-
ser of the condition Of things, and the lat
ter instituted suit against Bolton 4 Dick
ems, who were sentenced 10y the court to
refund the money, and pay Il large fine for
the misdcmoanor. Mcmillan swore to the
truth on the trial. They managed 10 OBJ
tain a new trial, and before the time Isaac
l.. Bolton nun dered the agent in his own
house, so he could not appear against the
firm again. This was in June, 1857. Boil
ton was tried for the murder, but by hav-
ing a sheriff and other officers elected in
his interests, and packing the jury, he con-
trived 10 escape his deserts at an expendi-
ture of about 100000. In less than four
years IL Of the jury died violent deaths.
The firm was shortly dissolved in quar-
re-. Ike Bolton, the murderer, died nat
ural death; but one after another of the
rest died 10y violence. Tom Dickens shot
down Wade Bolton in the streets Of Mem
phis. A few months ailerward he himself
was riddled with bullets while riding out
side the city. While Tom Bolton was en-
gagged in gathering testimony against his
fathers murderers, he accidentally shot
himself. The survivors are now quarrel
ing over the ill-gotten gain, around whose
history hangs such lurid tale.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13
Northumberland, ". n.

-" Westmoreland, n. H." So long a
time has elapsed since this heading has ap.
peared in your columns that perhaps some
of your readers have forgotten that such a
place exists. Perhaps even some of them
may wish that "yours truly" at least, had
passed from existence, or would make
room for one who would WELD an ADLER
pen. There has been a good deal of"same-
ness" up here this summer, which would
require considerable ingenuity to report in
pleasing manner-hence, our silence.
Our town is rapidly becoming favorite
~ resort for that class Of gentry known as
cramps" and numbers of them are being
accommodated at the house of correction
recently established in connection with the
Cheshire County aims house, which Is sit
uated in this town. one of them TO whom,
evidently,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13

ston depot, hadn't the superintendent Of
the VT. Valley II. Il. better look into the
matter little2 There is n law on our
statute books for the suppression Of va.
grancy; there is another prohibiting the
sale of rum. The former is being enforced
the latter remains dead letter. The tramp
is shut up, while The rumsollor is allowed
to turn loose upon our streets a class Of
men who, while under the influence Of the
liquor he has sold them, are worse, a hun.
bred fold, than the sober tramp. Shut up
the tramps, gentlemen, and at the same
time the tramp mandatory.
Aug. II, 1915. Ed WAND.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13

TERRIBLE EXPLOSION IN TENNESSEE
n terrible explosion occurred on the farm
OF Ben Harlan in Maury county, Tenn, on
The morning of Aug. 9th. Cullen Harlan,
and number of hands were engaged in
threshing with a steam thresher, when the
boiler exploded, killing Cullen Harlan,
Howard, the engineer, and colored man,
Instantly, and wounding seven others, two
OF whom will probably die. Harlan's
head was torn form from his body, and
found in field some distance away; one
colored man was blown 70 yards. The
boiler If the engine was blown into atoms,
and one piece was found three miles from
the place OF the accident. The thresher
and large crop Of wheat were destroyed
by fire. The explosion is said to have been
caused by letting cold water into the boiler
when ii was hot.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13

THE WEYBRIDGE CLERICAL SCANDAL
The church trial Of the Rev. G. W. S. Por.
ter, of the Methodist Episcopal church, for
adultery, and charges made by l.. d.
Pember, was held last week, at the church
in Dandy Borough, before the presiding
elder, Rev. Mr.. Watson, of the Burlington
district. Miss Hattie Allen, the young la
dy with whom Mr.. Porter is charged with
having the Illicit intercourse, has come out
against him in her evidence, making
clean breast of the whole affair, giving
dates, times and places. Letters have also
been introduced as testimony against Mr.
Porter, written to Miss Allen although
having no signature, but admitted by her
to have come from him. Mr.. Porter was
arrested on Wednesday on a warrant is
sued on behalf of the State, on the COM
plant of $. Thompson, grand juror, by j..
|. Scott, justice of the peace. Bail was
readily procured 10 the amount of 81 600,
for his appearance at court, to be held in
Dandy on the 18th of August. Miss Allen
is only sixteen years of age, and although
She has told her story well and straight
forward, yet the position she has taken
shows her TO he of weak intellect. With
out her confession, it is said that nothing
could have been proved, sufficient to have
found him guilty. As tho result of the
finding, Mr.. Porter has been suspended
both from the ministry and from the
church,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13

Miss Twitchell and Miss Howe, who
gave so good satisfaction as teachers in our
village schools during the summer, have
been re-engaged for the fall term.
There is talk of organizing Jamaica
Agriculture Society, and we ought 10 have
one. At preliminary meeting, "a COM
mittee was appointed to canvass the town,
and another meeting will be held at tho
town hall on Monday next at p. NJ, to
hear the report OF the committee and pro-
coed to organization, If the meeting shall
so order.
Some cats die of extreme old age. Such
was the case with cat belonging to Mrs.
Moses Harding. His name was "Todd,"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13
REUNION NOTES.

H. Il. Taylor and Il. II. JENNIE, appoint
ed committee on decorations by the Grand
Army post, are making preparations for
illuminating and decorating the public
buildings and streets of the village in an
appropriate manner. 1t is hoped that all
patriotic citizens will cordially second
their efforts.
The route of the procession will include
the following Streets Canal, Maine, High,
Oak, Chase, North, Tyler and Terrace.
Six bands from out of town are to be
present at tine reunion, namely, Sherman's
band of Winooski, with the Rutland COM
pany, also bands from Montpelier, Swan
ton, Union village, Ludlow, and West
Randolph.
The indications are favorable for a
large turnout of the veterans Lext Tues
day. From all parts of the State they are
coming, and many will doubtless be drawn
hitler who have wandered to other parts of
the Union. All such will be welcomed
back with true soldieTly hospitality.
The Brattleboro company Of old SOL
d,ers will meet at the Brattleboro House on
the morning of August 10th, at ~ o'clock /,
for the purpose of going to the fair grounds
to make camp; and would invite all who
have an interest in the coming reunion to
come and help us on that day.
by order
T.. Ii. PUTNAM, Capt.
a. II. Dunklee, LIST Sergeant.
The following orders have been issued:
HEADQUARTERS,
BRATTLEBoRo, W., July 80, 1876.
GENERAL ORDERS,
No. 3.
l. The following order will DO substan-
TALLY observed by The reunion forces dur
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13

STATISTICS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF YER
MoNT.-The Burlington Free Press gives
some facts worth noting, gathered from the
new general catalogue of the university of
Vermont and State Agricultural college.
The whole number of graduates in the
academical department is $50 Of whom 2Si
are known to be dead. OF the whole num-
Der, 49, are set down as lawyers, lsj as
clergy men, 81 as physicians, 30 as editors,
10 as members of Congress, 40 as college
professors, and as college presidents. The
list of professors" does not include prn-
cipals of normal schools, academies, etc.
OF the clergymen, AZ are starred; of the
lawyers, 100. The whole number still liv-
ing, 80 far as known, is 37j, of whom 203
are in the practice of the law, aud 13S are
in the christian ministry.
OF the classes from 1904 TO 1905 there are
no living representatives the same it true
of the classes of 1911, 1914, 1919, 1923, 1884
In the medical department, between the
year 1923 and 1886, ZIG NJ. DIS were grad
uated. OF these "a are starred. Since the
reorganization of this department, or be-
tween 1854 and 1875, AGO have been gradu-
ated NJ. ID. OF this last number but 10 are
known TO have died.
The statement in the papers, that the
medical class sent out this year was the
largest which ever left the institution, may
be corrected by a glance at the catalogue,
which shows class of 81 in 1862; one OF
80, in 1875, and of 80, in 1866.
The roll of honorary graduates carries
34l names, of which l27 have the aslerisk
affixed.
The total of graduates. academic and
medical, is l,435; or, counting those, not
alumni, who received honorary degrees
previously to 1875, 1,7GG. If one insists on
grammatical accuracy, however, two of these
are alumn@-a "double first"
An appendix gives the names and posi-
lions of such alumni and under graduates
as were enrolled in the army during the
rebellion. In the academical roll, there are
l2l names in the medical, 26 more. To
each of these should be added two others,
since ascertained, making a total of ISL
who served in the army or navy. This
number will probably be considerably in
creased when the lists are revised and
made complete.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13

The people in this place are very busy
with their haying aud harvesting, and
hence all is very quiet in the village.
An unusual number of visitors have
favored us with their presence this season,
which has somewhat modified the other
wise inevitable monotony Of our summer
life. Among these visitors has been the
Hon. Marshall Twitche of Louisiana, who
has been, aud is still, power In the politi-
cal affairs of that state. Mr.. Twitchel seems
hopeful in relation TO the ultimate success
of his political party there; and also quite
certan.tEat the perpetrators of the muir
ders Of his brother and brother-in-law,
and others at Couchatta, few months ago,
will be punished or driven from the State,
ere very long.
The schools in this town have closed
their summer sessions, except the village
school, and the children will have ample
time TO forget large share Of what they
have learned during the short time in
school, before the winter terms begin and
the parents will wonder, as usual, that
they advance 50 slowly in gaining knowl-
edge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13

The usual quiet Of Grafton village was
broken on Wednesday, 4th inst, by an al
tcrcation between Leverett Phelps and Ny
Ion Woolley, during which Woolley drew
and snapped an unloaded revolver at
Phelps. Upon complaint of the grand jul
FOR, Woolley was, on Thursday, brought
before Justice Samuel Phelps and fined $40
and costs. Refusing to pay this Woolley
was conveyed to Jail at Newlane.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13

Slate Treasurer Page has furnished for
publication in the newspapers an abstract
of his accounts for the fiscal year just
closed. 1t appears that the total debt of
the State, exclusive OF the agricultural col
lege fund, is sl67, 10000, of which 100000
falls due in 1876 and the balance in 1873.
To pay the amount there is in the treasury
the sum of 1920, 37G.s4. Financially, Yer
mont is healthy state.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13

The Springfield Republican is of the
opinion that Secretary Bristow and Gov.
Tllden of New York now stand most prom
inent as can didates Of their respective par
ties for the next presidency, and that if
they "play their hands" with the mingled
nerve and good judgment which game for
such high stakes calls for, nothing but the
candidature OF Charles Francis Adams can
prevent one or the other of them from be-
ing the next president of the United States.
Adams is the Republicans first choice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13

A government official, who has been at
some pains 10 investigate the character of
the claims upon which pensions are paid,
gives 1t as his opinion that at least one
fourth the pensions now paid are based up
on false and fraudulent bases. The amount
thus wrongfully expended will reach near
ly eight mill ion dollars per annum. The
cases, it is said, will all be carefully scru-
tinized and analysed as rapidly as possible.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13

i am glad to bear testimony in regard
TO the scholarship Of tho boating men. To-
day, the registrar has furnished to me the
official statement of the standing OF the
members of the University crew which has
won the race, and am glad to say that it
represents admirable scholarship in the
various departments, and / feel warranted
in making the statement that were you TO
choose out by lot an equal number of stu
dents from the University the chances are
two to one that you would not take in as
many men who have been as faithful and
diligent in their intellectual pursuits at the
University.-P President White of Cornell.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13

The Samuel Knight place has been sold
to Milton Pember Of Mt. Holly for $1,000.
Mrs. Samuel Knight has bought VIM.
Wizards house and lot in the village for
$1,000.
WIN. Willard has bought of Warren
Willard q house and lot for $500.
e. NJ. Wilson has two rows CT red rasp-
berries, (Phila1elphias) each two rods long,
from which he has this season gathered up
ward of foriy-fiye quarts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13
Endorsements Of The Peoples Rem
edy.

When skillful and cautious medical men give over
their own signatures favorable opinion OF the sooth-
ing aud vtazing effects of PREPARATION the public
does not hesitate to believe them The voluminous
and emphatic professional testimony in favor OF Hos
letters Stomach Btters, specific for all disorders
OF the stomach aud bowels for liver complaint inter
mittent and remittent fevers and the thousand ills
that wait upon dyspepsia, must convince the most
skeptieai Aside however, from the testimony OF the
ents In every walk Of life all showing that this great
preventive and restorative is OF inesiimable value to
the sick and the debilitated The BitteTs suited
to all climates, and universally endorsed pre-
ventiVe OF disorders caused by miasmA and impure
water.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13

John Farnam's chair shop was entirely
destroyed by fire Monday night of last
week. All the machinery, stock, tools OF
the workmen, &C., were consumed with
the building. 1t is the general opinion
that IL was work of an incendiary. There
was an insurance of $1,000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13

Prof. l.. y. Butteriield, Of Boston gave
another very interesting lecture last Mon
day evening upon the "Cultivation of the
Voice." Illustrating his subject by reading
selections from Dickens and Mrs. Harriet
Beecher Stowe.
Rev. Mr.. Foster of Winchester, N. H.,
is expected TO preach in the Universalst
church next Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13

The village school closed on the 9Th
inst, after term of twelve weeks. The
average attendance was good, and punct-
ualily excellent. The pupils had no
tardy marks, and the following no absent
marks: Annie c., Mamie H., and Berthe
Morse, Frances r., Cora A., and Lucins
NJ. Bingham, and Ebert A. Worden.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13
"Stone walls did not a prison make,
Nor iron bars a cage,n

recently made his escape by having him
self let out of the third story window with
couple of sheets tied together, which sud-
denly broke on his reaching the end, and
he went down the rest of the way on the
tdW Of graduation. He made his escape,
however, despite his tumble. On Tuesday
of this week, while a number of them were
at work in field in charge ofan attendant,
Two suddenly made bolt for freedom and
the green hills Of Vermont;" but fate, in
the shape of Mr. Fletcher, the superinten-
dent, stopped one in his career; we did
not learn whether the other was caught or
not. But there other people in the world
who are as great nuisance as the profess
sional tramp. Recently, three "c!tizens OF
Putney' passed through portion of this
town, ostensibly bound for Dummerston
depot. On their return one OF them carried
bottle, openly and unabashed, while all
evidently carried its contents. We don't
know what was in that bottle, Mr.. Editor,
but If IL Affects men thus 10 visit Dummer-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13

The prospect for the fall term Of the
Academy is very good. Students from
neighboring and distant towns are rapidly
filling the rooms Of West Hall, and other
places in the village.
There is prospect Of starting public
library, books to be kept at the Academy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13
a Vermont College President on Sara
tOga IVegattas.

The following from President Buckham
does not lack cearness:
"T0 the Editor Of The Independent: You
ask why the University OF Vermont was
not represented at the Saratoga regatta. 1t
certainly was not for lack Of facilities for
training, for we have, as you suggest, a
tiful river on another side. Neither was it
for lack of maniness in our men. The
university was represented in almost ev-
cry great battle of the rebellion, from Bull
Run to Petersburg, having sent 10 the field
a larger proportion to its total roll than any
other New England college. But the fact
is that neither the character of our COM
munity nor the traditions of the college are
such as to encourage sporting habits. \
large proportion Of our students-arge
enough to determine the prevailing tone of
the institution-are sons Of farmers, frugal,
industrious fellows, who are working their
own way through college, and who at the
time of the regatta are swinging the scythe
in the bayfield, or handling the compass
and chain on the railroad. Besides, though
they are poor, they are proud, and would
regard it rs beneath the dignity of a free
born Nermonter TO expose their muscles
in public, like gladators in the amphithe-
atre, for Mrs. Morrissey and other high
bred danes to bet on. If you will get up
contest in some honest and useful work,
and will insure us against the intrusion of
gamblers and blacklegs, we will engage to
be represented Meanwhile, we must
answer your question why we were not OF
Saratoga by pleading that we are too busy,
too poor and too proud.
Very respectfully,
II. NJ. BUCKHAM.
Burlington, W., July 26, 1875.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13

There is TO be rifle tournament at
Winchester, Sept. 9th, 9TH and Slh. All
kinds Of ancient and modern fire arms
will be ON exhibition. Ample facilities
will be afforded for practice with rifle or
pistol. There will be seven matches with
thirty prizes, amounting 10 nearly 800.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13

Complete returns of the Alabama elec-
ton make the majority for the convention
1880; of the 90 delegates elect, 81 are dem
ocrats, independent democrats and II re-
publicans.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13

The Baptist church has given Rev. J.
&. Bennett of Hihsdale, n. H., call TO be-
come its pastor, and he has accepted the
call and assumed the duties of the pastor
ate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13

Mrs. Col. King, of Bellows Falls, a
guest at the Atlantic House, Narragansett
Pier, X. l., while dancing Saturday night,
broke her leg in two places.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-13
TO ADVERTISERS.

THEVERM0NT PHGNlxhas a larger circulation thar
any other Newspaper In Southern Vermont