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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-27

The Franklin county Congregational
picnic reception to Mr.. Moody, the evan
gelist, who is now resting at his Mortified
home, TO be held at Lake Pleasant im.ne-
mediately upon the dissolution of the Spir-
itualst camP-meeIing. 1t is likely that
other denominations will unite in the af-
fair. Mr.. Moody has signifed his willing
ness TO receive, informally, the state COM
mittee of the Young Mems Christian asso-
citation, who will soon visit him at North
field. lie will preach for the first time
since his return to this country, in the
Trinitarian church, Mortified, Sunday,
Sept. 9th. at 5 O'Clock, p. m.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-27

On the 18th inst. quite gathering sur
prised the home of our worthy postmaster,
N. b. Samson, in order to pay due honor
on the annual return of the birthday of his
daughter, G. j. Samson. Valuable pres
ents were given and handsomely acknowl-
ed ged by Miss Townsley. Music was a
peculiar feature of the occasion. After par
taking of the bountiful supply of good
things, the party left for their homes seem
ing to have enjoyed themselves hugely.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-27

Mr.. w. c. Crawford, a son of MIR.
James Crawford, is about to leave for the
West to enter into business with the firm
of which Mr.. Calvin Reyes is senior part
ner Mr.. Keyes was former resident of
Pulney, and is engaged in tho wholesale
grocery business. Mr.. Crawford is young
man of great promise and will be missed
from the circle in which he moved. lilo
will carry with him the good wishes of all
who know him for his future prosperity
and happiness. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-27

The Bratlleboro Academy began its fall
term on Wednesday, with larger atten-
dance than for many years.
The annual meeting Of the Windham
County Conference of Congregational
churches will be held at West Brattleboro,
Sept. and .
-Rsv. c. f. King of Boston will preach
at the Congregational church next Sunday
morning,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-27

Considerable excitement occurred in JEFF
ferson and Washington counties, Georgia,
last W eek, on account of reported attempt
by negroes at instruction. Some eighty
arrests were made, and the white military
companies in those counties were ordered
by the governor TO report TO the sheriff.
The immediate cause of the excitement ap-
pears TO have been the reported discovery
of a letter directing a certain colored COM
pany TO begin killing the whites on the Goth
inst, and although the missive was thought
by many 10 be either forgery or a hoax,
it caused a general and serious alarm a
mong the people. The latest dispatches
say that the threatened trouble arose solely
from an insane desire on the part of three
or four idle, turbulent negroes 10 gain noto-
riety and power. Being connected with
military companies, they were enabled 10
draw many quiet and law-abiding negroes
into their plot. The negroes own that they
have no grievances TO redress, and cannot
tell of any reason for the contemplated up
rising,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-27

JEFF DAVIS DECLINES. Jefferson Davis
has written letter to the secretary of the
Winnebago, ILL.,, County Agricultural So
ciety, in which, at some length, he gives
his reason for revocation of his previous
acceptance of the soclety's invitation to ad-
dress them at their annual fair. Mr.. Da-
Wis, after stating that his reason for accept
ing the invitation was solely desire 10
promote the interests of the agriculturists
of the great Mississippi valley, says that
vitation decided him to cancel his accept
ance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-27

The village cemetery has been much
improved the present season, but there Is
an opportunity for still further improve
ments.
Rev. II. Eastman Of this place has a
metallic snn-dial which is 113 years old.
A rare relic of aye olden tymos."
The select school taught by Allen A..
Priest will commence Aug. 81.
The annual fair of the North River Ag-
ricultural Society will be held on Thurs
day, Oct. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-27

NOTICE TO PENsIoNERs.-All INVALID
pensioners whose pension certificates are
dated prior to 4th of March, 1875, will have
to be examined by an examining surgeon
on or after the 4th day of September, 1875,
before they can be paid to that date. unless
their certificates state q biennial examine
ton not required, or unless they are pen
stoned for the loss of a limb or other es-
sential part of the body" The examining
surgeons for this section are Geo. Spafford
or Wlndham and Geo. f. Gale of Brattle-
borO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-27
Wilmington.

Tho ladies and gentlemen OF the Bap-
list church and society are repairing their
church in this village, putting on panel
paper, laying new carpets, and making
new cushions, preparatory to the meeting
of the Windham County Association, which
convenes here next week Wednesday.
Mrs. Judson Corbett was immersed in
the river last Sabbath by Rev. Mr.. Good
now Of the Baptist church. r.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-27

About fifty gentlemen assembled at the
Parker House, Boston, Saturday afternoon
and formally ushered into this cold politi-
cal world what they are pleased to call the
Irrational Union Party" The chief object
of this "party" is TO labor for the elevation
of Gen. Nathaniel p. Banks of Waltham to
the presidential chair, but the General has
tens TO say that he isn't all aspirant or can
didaie for the presidency. He certainly
need not worry about being elected against
his will
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-27

Returns have now been received from
III counties in Kentucky, leaving only five
unreperted. The aggregate, so far as heard
from, is 1876, 100 for McCreary and 10000 for
Harlem. If the other counties stand as in
1871, Harlem's vote will be 81, 90 as against
$4,000 in 1871, and the Democratic majority
will be about 500 less than then. This, in
view of the extraordinary efforts made by
the Democrats 10 preserve their majority,
and the discouragements under which the
Republicans labored, is not a bad showing
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-27

RESURRECTION IN TURKEY.-The insur-
rection against the pillaging Turkish tax
CATERERS in the mountainous region known
as the Herzegovina, is growing from the
proverbial "speck of war; into war cloud
overs hadowing all Europe, and throwing
the money markets-the first barometers
10 detect any serious disturbance-into
portentious agitation. The ambitious
prince of Servia has declared that the
Turks cannot put down the rebellion, aud
wants TO know which of the big fighters of
Europe is going to back him up. Neither
can stir without "meaning business" as
against all other corners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-27

Advices from New York state that trade
is gradually improving in that city, and in
some departments traffic already exhibits a
fair degree of activity. The indications are
that the demand for goods will be larger
than for several previous years, while the
outlook in all respects is favorable TO
more general trade during the coming
month. The same is true of Boston. A
good many western merchants are in the
markets, and the leading dealers are en-
gagged in forwarding liberal stocks of mer-
cha ndise 10 various sections of the country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-27
Endorsements OF The Peoples Rem.

when skihful and cautious medical men give over
lher own signatures favorable opinion of the sooth-
ing ana WALKING effects Of preparation, the public
does not hesitate 10 believe them The yoluminons
ana emphatic professional testimony In favor OF Hos
letters stomach Bitters, specific for all disorders
OF the stomach and bowels for liver Complaint inter
mittent and remitent fevers, and the thousand ms
thAt wait upon dyspepsia, must convince the most
skeP.cAi Aside, however, from the testimony Of the
tents In every walk Of life all showing that this great
preventive and restorative is OF ineslimable value To-
the sick and the debiitated. The Btters are suited
TO a climates, and are universally endorsed as a pre-
Yentiye OF disorders caused by nliAsmA and impure
water PAW
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-27

These men, together with those from
Massachusetts, made about | 200 present at
the reunion.
The following letter received from
Gen. Sherman was not read at the hall:
HEADQUARTERS CT THE ARMY OF TnE)
UNITED STATES, ST.. LOUIS, Mo,
July 10, 1875.
$. NJ. WAITE ESQ, BRATrLEBoRo, W.:
Ny Dear Sir II have just received your
letter of July II, inviting me to attend as
your guest the reunion of the veteran sol
diers Of Vermont on the l7th, 18th and 10Th
Of August. | am glad to notice that the
Grafton will be delivered by the Hon. Hen
ry Wilson, Vice President of the United
States. The temptation is very strong, but
time and distance will prevent my attempt
ing it. l must remain at or near ST. Louis
all summer to watch certain matters which
may become Of importance, therefore |
must beg you 10 excuse me.
Hoping that the reunion will revive the
memories and feelings Of the past and tend
TO cement closer together the survivors of
that grand epoch in which we fought for
the most noble of all causes, the salvation
of n nation, | am, with great respect,
Your Friend,
WILLIAM r. SHERMAN,
General.
Senator Morrill, wrote TO Gen. Thomas
that he would have considered it very
happy duty TO he here had he not been
called TO Saratoga TO attend the funeral of
a niece on the 18th.
Additional regimeutal organizations:
1st Cayalry-C. p. Stone, Colonel; II. X.
Ide, Lieut.-Col.; T.. c. Holden, Major; DR..
Edison, Surgeon.
I'd Regiment-O. ii. Thomas, Colonel !;
Il. b. Sturgess, Lieut.-Col.; T.. S. Reed,
Major; II. NJ. Pray, Adjutant; Nelson
Parker. Quarlermaster.
9TH Regiment-H. Stowell, Colonel; j.
l.. Moseley, Lieut. Colonel; w. Il. Thrall,
Major; J. II. Hurley, Surgeon; f. a.
Morse, Quartermaster; J. $. Adams, Adj
jutant.
The Sth intend to publish history of the
regiment, and appointed j. b. Mead, j. 5.
Barstow and George n. Carpenter COM
mittee to carry out the measure.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-27

Fancy Horace Greeley's emotions If he
had been told, few years ago, that the
The paper lie founded would be pelilioned
by New York merchants 10 abolish the
rum shop they allowed in the basement OF
1heir bniljing l-SprinGdeid Republican.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-27

In the recent death of Rufus Brown,
an old inhabitant of the town, his family
lost kind and affectionate husband and
father, and the community worthy and
exemplary member.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-27

According TO the latest and most anthem
tic account from North Carolina, the Re
publlcans have carried that State by ma
jorily of about $4,000 on the popular vote.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-27

}. l.. Collins has a COW from which he
has made in ten months 307 pounds Of but
ter, sold 90 quarts Of milk, and used what
cream and milk would be necessary in a
family Of six pers1ns.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-27
TO ADVERTISERS.

The VERMONT PHGNlx has larger circulation than
any other Newspaper In Southern Vermont
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-27

with an eye TO their special utility in church
services while tho power of the inslru
ment is all that could be used with any eff
feet in a church of this size. In short the
organ, like all other details Of this lovely
building, helps TO form a complete and
harmonious whole, giving evidence Of care
ful study in the development of II certain
artistic idea.
The following is the list Of letters re-
naming in the post office in this village,
August 20:
Gents-G. $. Abbott, Henry w. Allen,
Charlie Bailey, George w. Bryan, ii. II.
Barrett, George II. Blood, Jerry Dodge
Marshall III. Day, Joseph Eroll, w. r. Ell
lis, Hurburt l.. Evans, j. i. Frost, A. w.
Gage, Joseph Quincy, Stephen w. Gordon,
w. Goodell, d. +. Hill, Geo. II. Harris, II.
ii. Houghton, Joseph Mitchell, A. J. Per-
ham t2), ii. C.. Pease, Roburt Parker, S. A.
Thomas, @. $. Widor.
Lades-Niiss Sarah Allen, Miss Mary
Barnes, Mrs. a. w. Deming Mrs. Frank
Deming, Mrs. Margaret Dodge, Mrs. T.. l..
Estabrooks, Marillie Earl, Miss Ellen Glib
ney, Mrs. John Hill, Miss Nora Hitchcock,
Miss Carrie Norton, Mrs. Elizabeth Mel
son (3), Mrs. John Sargent, Miss Lena
Swits, Miss Helen Wheelock.
White, Smith q co.
Held for Postage-Miss a. II. Holden,
Arlington, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-27

Rev. James Eastwood will preach in
the Universalst church next Sunday,
morning and afternoon. All are invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-27
MISUNDERSTANDING NOTES.

When Gen. Thomas was chosen COM
mander Of the reunion forces for 1875, he
offered prizes Of $50, SIS and $40, for the
three regiments having the largest NAM
Der of men here. The following official
list will show who have won tho prizes:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-08-27

Charles Warren Stoddard, is a pleasant
story of "A little theatrical genius, with
sad and tragic ending. "The Mother OF
Ba' tisle," by NJ. ID. Run, is a short story OF
French character in the midst OF our west
ern frontier life. Il. Adolphus TrollOpe
furnishes an Interesting paper on "a Pre-
feet and Prefecture in Sicily" "Smlth-
ers,' by Edward Spencer, is, as lis full title
Indicates, a curious bit of Revolutionary
history. 1t is well written, and very at
tractive. The Monthly Gossip in this num-
Der is, ii anything, better than usual. The
Literature Of Tie day is fuller aud fresher,
with more variety than usual, which Is a
decided Improvement. Altogether, the
number is very pleasing.
SCRIBNER's for September opens with an
interesting account CT Chicago, the giant
city of the Northwest, written by J. W.
Sheahan and accompanied by thirty en-
cravings illustrating the parks, public and
private buildings and other notable features
of the city. DR.. Hollands "Story of Sew
on Oaks" grows in interest with each sue
cessive instalment. George f. Warnings
Farmer Vacation" papers are continued.
as Is Jules Verne's "Mysterious Island.
William rage furnishes an illustrated
study of Shakespeares Portraits" and
Edmund e. Stedman gives u critical study
of "Minor Victorian Poets" There are
several Interesting short stories and other
prose articles, including 1.-THE Cold Snap,
by Edward Ballamy and "Tilda," by Mrs
Homer Foot, Jr., Of this city, aud there
are poems by Rev. Edward Everett Hale,
George p. LathroP, Carlotte f. Bates ana
others.
If the little girl readers of the September
Nursery weep over 1.-THE Dolls Tragedy
they will join their brothers in laughing
over the performances of the "Pet OF the
Ship" which was,-what do you think ?
pig, and very smart one too. Besides
these, the other pieces are even more varl-
cd and attractive than usual, while the il
Illustrations of the number are remarkably
fine.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1875-10-22

The coming man has come, and his name
is Zack. Chandler. The great Grant has at
last found his man, and this western states
man whom the Republican Party OF Mlchi-
gan threw overheard and refused to return
to Washington as United States Senator, IS
to be Secretary of the Interior,-the successor
of the much lamented and highly recommen-
ded Delano. This blood and thunder gentle
man has at least one qualification for
position in the cabinet of his beloved chief,
to wit: A fondness for alcoholic beverages.
Of course, Ulysses will get the first pull at
Zack's decanter, and perhaps the last one
too with few between times. The greatest
objection that we can offer to this new cab
met officer is this; the annual supply OF
firewater sent out as rations to the Indians,
and for which the people pay only few
hundred thousand per annum,will be needed
for home consumption, and the poor savages
will be left very much in the situation oi
Mother Hubbard's dog in search of bone
they will get none. "Can such things be
and overcome us like a summers cloud 70
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1875-10-22
Republicans, Read and Reflect.

The following is an extract from the Leg
isiItive Record of 1862, page 2j2:
Mr., Pershing, ton leave givenl offered
the following resolution, which was twice
read
Resoiced, That the House has heard with
feelings of patriotic joy, the intelligence OF
the capture of Fort Donelson and we here
by tender the thanks of the people OF
Pennsylvania to the gallant officers and men
of the army and navy, who by the recent
victories at Roanoke Island, Fort Henry,a and
Fort Donelson, have added new lustre to the
American name, blighted the hopes of trea-
son and of traitors, and thrown an imperish-
able glory over the age aud nation.
The above resolution, which was pnami
mously adopted, was the first Of the ohqTac'
ter offered in the Legislature OF Pennsylvania
during the rebellion. AFTER SUCH
EVIDENCE, WHO WILL DARE RE
PEAT THAT CYRUS l., PERSHlAG
WAS NOT A UNION WAR DEMO
Graf Y-Daay Miners Journal October 7h
1872, tRspl
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1875-10-22
The Greenback Deprecated by Republican
rnuOpnss

The greenback of the war contained a
promise and a contract as follows:
"This note is legal tender for all debts, pub
lie and private, except duties on import and
interest on the public debt, and is exchange
able for United States Sir per cent. hcenfy
year bonds, redeemaJle at the pleasure Of the
United States after ti0e years"
This contract and promise held the green
back equal to the bond, being interconverti-
Bile with it. In 1864 this convertibility was
destroyed, else the greenback to-day would
be equal to the interest bonds, which are six
per cent better than gold. On this point
Chief Justice Chase delivered an opinion
from which we quote:
"The best support for note circulation is not
Limitation, but receivability, especially for
loans bearing coin interest. # It's plain
that currency so supported cannot depre-
cate more than the loans, in other words,
below the general credit of the country. 1t
will rise or fall with it. At the present mo-
ment, if the notes were received for five pei
cent. bonds, they would be at par. In other
words, specie payments would be resumed" )"
Pittsburgh Post.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1875-10-22
Flatteupd Ont.

The Hon. Edward Mcpherson, who started
out early in the present campaign with set
speech, in which he devoted much time to
personal abuse and vile calumnies of Judge
Pershing, has been 'fattened out, The
Philadelphia Times has shown undeniably
that the statements of this man concerning
the record of our candidate for Governor are
unblushing falsehoods. Although put in
this position he has not the manliness to
openly acknowledge that he has basely mis-
represented an honest and upright gentle
man, and make retraction, but tacitly adj
mts himself a falsifier by emitting from all
his subsequent speeches that portion which
called forth the wrath of the Times, and OF
every respectable citizen. Thus one after
another are the cannons of the opposition
spiked, and line by line is the evidence in
favor of the Democratic candidates increas-
ing.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1875-10-22
Marriages.

KAuLER--ARMs.--o the iih Inst, AT blool,s-
hu,y l,y the Rev. j. McCron, Mr.. W. II. kahler 10
Miss Mary. II. Arms. both OF Danville, Pa
ER-NEYlIARD.-on the ldth lhSt' w .ho
residence or the brides father by the Rev. A. Houz'
Mr.. i. II. stoEcr to Miss Anna L. Ncyhard
ou1.-CRAwFoRD ON the iith Inst, at ,ne lu-
sonage in Bloomsbury, by the REV. T. e. Holilc'e,
Mr. Mlcnael II. ON, Of llemlock, TO MISS 'u''' "'
Crawford Of Mt. Pleasant twp, CoIuinola Wa l"'
sMITII-CRAwFORD.- the same t'rle anu
place and by the same Mr. CLARK NJ snlth Vi hcu,-
,ne,, ,o Mis- Matte crawford of Mt. Pleasant Col.
Co., Pa
NI-rER-RoBB- Thursday, the 18th inst, by
nov I McGorroh. VIM Z. Nufcr, Of Clarksylllc, Ly-
coming co.. and Mary j, Robb, of Turbotyille' Nor-
cumberland CO., Pa.
FISUER-KITCHEN.--on the 1ith inst py rcN -
Gcarhart Mr. Jacob Fisher to Miss Rosetta hl'cllch
both of Columbia county.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1875-10-22

The main issues in our State campaign
are the excessive expenditures of the opposi-
ton. and the corruption of their leaders In
times like these when our industries are par
alyzed, labor either unemployed or scantiy
paid, and is only to be had at ruinous rates,
it behooves every man to inquire into the
cause of this distress and so far as he can,
apply the remedy This he should do in
self defence, even if he is compelled to vote
against candidates selected by his own party.
"Self preservation is the first law of nature" "
and no man should remain in party after
it has become corrupt, nor SHOULD he support
candidates whose unfitness for office is noto-
rious. The Republican voter should sup
port the party of economy and reform on the
same principle that he would purchase from
the merchant, whatever his politics, who
would sell him goods on the best terms.
Nor ohich is the party Of ecoaomy'
No Democratic Congress ever voted to
increase the Presidents salary from $4,000
to S50.000 No Democratic Legislature ever
voted to increase the Governors salary from
So 900 to 10000. In fact the official records
show that from March 4th 1889 when Wash
ington was inaugurated to June 80, 1861 the
expenses of national Government, including
the war of 1912 and that with Mexico were
81 700 0OO,0 900, whilst five years of Radical
rule from June 30th. 1865 to June 9Oth, 1870
were 81, ,S57 100000, or 100000 more.
The Internal Revenue Bureau dnring its ten
years existence collected directly from the
people 81, ,947 ,O00,0O0,or S247 100000, more
than the entire expense of Government from
1889 to 1861.
Elsewhere we give other facts and figures
which show the frightful increase ofexpend-
itures under Grantism. They tell their own
story
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1875-10-22
Republican Ticket.
FOR STATE SENATOR.

BUTCHER LYONS OF DANVILLE.
The gentleman above named has our
warmest sympathies. Of course, the Repub-
lican Party must keep up their organization,
and to do this, must each year set up a
target to be knocked down to the tune of a
large Democratic Majority. As there is not,
and never was possibility of electing their
candidate, the old stagers have got tired OF
footing the bills necessarily incurred in the
campaign, so this year they have lit on q
poor, innocent young man, in whom there is
no guile, and on the l4th inst, the senatorial
conference honored (?) him with the above
nomination Poor William 1t will cost you
only few fat steers, and after the election
you will return to the cutting Of chops, and
the slicing of steaks, sadder if not q
wiser man.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1875-10-22

In 1868 the expenses Of the Navy were
$l6,OOO,O 900; in 1873 were $22,O00,O00, an
increase of 100000 1t is notorious that
our Navy is in worse condition than ever
before and entirely unfit for actual use. The
few vessels fit for service are used by Grant,
his Cabinet and dependents, to go on
junketing expeditions, clam bakes, and yacht
regattas. Occasionally, also, our war YES
sells, stores and seamen are loaned to specu,
lators like Babcock to 60 to San Domingo
or to an adventurer like Steinberger for the
purpose of plundering the Samoans. o.
course Grant, as usual, will share in the
plumber