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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24

ID. L. Sanderson has fetracted his bar
gain for the purchase OF the meat market,
referred TO in the last issue.
Rev. NJ. II. Harris delivered a very
fl ne and instructive lecture (being the third
of the seriee) at the church Of The Red emer
on the evening of the 18th inst. Subject,
Duties Of young men in respect to tie
dangers of the nation" instead OF "Hard
Times" as previously announced. Rev.
J. T. Sunderland of Mortified, Mass, will
give the fourth sometime preceding the
middle of next month.
The third number of lions Journal
was read to large aud apprecative audi
ence on Thursday evening, Dec. 10, at the
Ladies' Benevolent Society" rooms, by
Mrs. +. G. Thayer and Ella Barrows. The
fourth issue will DO presented in two weeks.
AT the same time in the vestry Of the
Baptist church was read a paper entitled
1.-The Baptist Sociable," which was very in
teresting. An oyster supper was provided
for those who desired.
Rev. J. Hilton, who has had charge of
the pastorate oftbe Universalist parish dur
ing the past three Sabbaths, has been en-
gagged TO supply the pulpit of this church
for the present.
On Wednesday evening, Dec. 10Th, the
Methodist society will hold their annual
festival in the vesiry of the church. The
entertainment will consist of various exer-
cises. A Christmas tree will form a prom
inent feature of the gathering for the
amusement, especially, Of the children, in
stead OF having one at the usual time.
Come one and all.
Monday morning, Dec. 2Oth, very cold
so reported the secretary of the "Beehive
Brigade" as he saw ono of the citizens
rushing past his place Of business after an
unruly heifer.
Christmas eve (Frday) is TO he gener-
ally observed by the different societies
(Methodists excepted) in this village. Trees
will be adorned with numerous present 6
in the Baptist, Congregationaist aud Uni
versalist churches. Exercises will consist
of music, reading, Rotations, &C., by the
Sabbath school classes, amer which will fol-
low the distribution Of the gifts bestowed
by old ''Santa." II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24

A GOVERNOR WITH NO NONSENSE ABOUT
HIM.-An anecdote of Governor Peck has
just come TO our ears which shows his con-
tempt for false pride aud his kindness Of
heart, as well as a good deal Of muscular
activity in person of his advanced years.
Near his home in Jericho live poor old
couple, to whom the struggle for life is a
hard one. Recently the husband was laid
up, by an accident, and as Governor Peck
was passing the house, the other day, he
saw the old lady endeavoring TO saw and
split some wood, furnishing the piteous
spectacle woman always does under such
circumstances, and achieving the degree of
success usual when the softer sex stoop to
conquer wood pile. The Governor prompt
ly interlered, attacked the wood with the
impetuosity and yigor OF youth of twen-
ty, and sawed and split large quantity, TO
the intense delight and happiness of the
aged couple. II Is rare that large wealth,
exalted position, profound learning and in
nate kindness of heart are united so happi-
ly as in Governor Peck.-Ffee Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24

THE LAWS DELAY.-The Woodstock
Standard mentions case-that of Adams
vs.. Warner-now pending in the Windsor
County Court of Chancery, which reminds
one Of the famous suit of "Jarndyce VS..
Jarndyce" in "Bleak House." 1t was en-
tered at the May term of Windsor County
Court, in lsjl-over a q larter of a century,
and nearly generation ago; and heirs
have been born into, and heirs have died
out of it. Lawyers who were retained in
the case in the full vigor of their ability
have remained in it until the feebleness OF
age compelled their Withdrawal from it, or
death called them to plead their own cause
at the bar of eternity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24

GRANT AND BRIsTow.-There are plenty
of people here who would be glad to make
trouble between the president aud Secreta-
ry Bristow. They are people who are con-
cerned in the whisky frauds, or who have
friends TO be protected, and they till The
streets and hotels, almost daily, with ru
mors of the secretary's resignation of
trouble between him and the attorney-gen-
eral, or of high words between the presi-
dent and Mr.. Bristow. Such rumors are
telegraphed West, perhaps to inspire the
whiskey-ring with courage to stand out.
They are untrue. Secretary Brisiow has
the full support of the president and the
cabinet, and when he ceases to have it the
country will know it, not by rumors from
tho West or from here,' but by prompt and
public announcement Washington Cor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24

THE WHIsKEY RING AT ST. LOUIS IN A
SOCIAL POINT OF VIEw.-Besides Melon
al and Avery, convicted after trial, there
are some 80 distillers and undcr-r evenue
officers at st. Louis, who have pleaded
guilty and are awaiting sentence while out
on bail for Sl5, 900 or $4,000 apiece. Their
sentences are postponed by the judge in or
der TO have the other cases finished first, so
that he may distribute punishment with
some relativeness rs TO their respective
guilt a st. Louis letter says: When it is
considered that many of these thirty-odd
self-convicted defrauders of the govern
ment belong to the very highest circles of
this city, then only can the social effect of
these frauds he uuderslood-au effect which
in moral point Of view resembles the
physi cal aspect Of au earthquake. A doz-
en- men who have been invited regularly to
the most recherche parties for dive years
past are now missed a: those festive occa-
sions because people whisper, "They are in
the ring" and they are now awaiting SEN
tence. So a!l-pervading has the ring proved
to be, so constantly have the names of per-
sons implicated in it increased in numbers
from day TO day, that probably every school
girl half-fears her beau may, after all, be
found mixed up with 1t. While the dis
closures Lave broken up the crooked dis.
tilleries, they have thus broken up many
social ties, for Mcdonald, Joyce and their
comrades were great society men, and well
liked for their generosity and geniality,
qualities in which they resembled the old
New York ring.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24

The mercury last Monday morning
ranged from IS to "a degrees below zero, in
this village. Tuesday morning "a above
and raining.
Mr.. J. A. Rice has sold his house on
the river bank to Morris S. Jenkins of
Greenfield, Mass. Mr.. Rice has bought a
fine residence in Greenfield, and will move
there in the spring.
-Christmas services will be held in the
Universalist church next Sunday morning,
and the celebration of the Lords Supper in
the afternoon. r,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24

-sunnyside Grange, No. l47, held their
annual meeting at the town hall, Dec. 18th,
and chose the following officers for the year
ensuing: L. +. Russell, master; e. e.
Wellman, oyerseer; ]. c. Daggetl, lectur-
err; A. Sturgess, steward Chas. Densmore,
asst stewards Mrs. Adams Twitehell,
chaplain; David Twitchell, treasurer; Mrs.
E. f. Russell, sec'y; Adams Twiichell,
gate keeper; Mrs. o. o. Howe, Ceres Mrs
e. Il. Wellman, Pomona Mrs. ]. C. Dag
gett, Flora; Mrs. Chas. Densmore, lady as
sistant steward; e. d. Harris, agent.
"A good audience assembled ia the
town hall on Thursday evening OF last
week, TO listen 10 Hon. Edward Conant,
State Superintendent Of Education. His
very practical address was well received.
"A successful singing school is now in
operation under the instruction or M. L.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24
The Vermont Phoenix
For 1876.
For 1876.

The coming year will be an important one in the
history Of our republic, and busy for the news
papers Not since the days Of the rebellion will the
sources Of Journalism have been put to thetest in
recording in hitting the daily history Of the
ntennial year about TO open The international eH.
hibiti on at Philadelphia, with its multiplicity Of fea
lures It's endl attractions, It's countless incidents
and details, full Of interest to every American, will
ano I'd the press q the country ineHhauSblo field
for its enterprise. The political record Of the year
will also be marked with important events, and the
decision or d pcussion of weighty Issues. chief
magistrate ia to be chosen, upon whom will devolye
the task Of directing national AFFAIRS for at least
four " re TO come. Questions Of the weighest Inn
port are pr esented to Congress and the people for set
item ent nvolv ng the safety Of the republic and the
welfare Of coming generations. THE VERKoSI
PHO NIX in It's humble sphere, will endeayor in the
year to come TO perform well It's part, both in record
aud discussion. The ItAnd-point occupied by THE
PHGMx is that of genuine independence. While be-
nevins in and unfolding the principles which chArae-
teriEe the Republican party, TIE PHGNI will never
consent TO become the blind tool Of party leaders, As
Of Individuals so Of partes not he who always nAt
ters is the best friend While, therefore, acting In
unison with the Republican party long that par
~ embodies the best elements and truest principles,
and remains faithful 10 them, The PnINIx will not
Join In any undsrhanded scheme for promoting per-
sonal ends and dsfr Audng the people, nor will It feel
itself bound to support unworthy nominations for
the AXE of party success.
In its literary select ons, the discriminating care
heretofore exercise in the conduct Of The VERMONT
mong lis readers, will be in no wise relaxed. We
aim not only TO please but to enshten and benent.
As q Local Newspaper, The VERMONT
PHGNIx may confidently claim superiority over any
Of its rivals as is evincSd by its columns from week
to week and its large and growing list Of subscribers
with able and efficient correspondents in nearly
every town and hamlet within It's roVince, 1t is able
to report with punetuaty and correctness all events
Of interest transpir ing in its vicinity thus increasing
It's value 40 q medium OF communication to absent
friends and embodiment Of local history. More
than ever it will be aim during the coming year to
make The Vermont PHGMx necessity in every
household in windhAm County.
Our terms during the coming year will remain the
s2.2S; in clubs, 81. 90; always in advance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24
The resolution which Congressman Den
ison voted AGAINST vUas he followirg.


Resolved, That. in the opinion of this
Honse. the precedent established by Wash
lngton aud other presidents of the United
States, in retiring from the presidential
office after their second term, has become.
by universal concurrence, part of our re
publican system of government, and that
any departure from the time-honored Gus
tom would be unwise, unpatriotic and
iraught with peril to our free institutions.
This resolution was offered by an Illinois
democrat by the name of Springer, and
was, of course, made in the interest of
buncombe. Third term is good deal like
Limburger cheese, in that, among other
things, very few people like it. But it
don't follow that mo third term has be-
come part Of our republican system Of
government" by universal concurrence.
There has never been tina. universal con-
currence.
1t looks very much as though Mr.. Dem
nison considered the resolution a piece of
clap-trap as it was, and voted against II be-
cause OF the palpable lie it contained. We
don't believe, TO come down to the practi-
cal part of the matter, that he is in favor of
tho reelection OF Gen. Grant. If he is be has
a right TO be lonesome If he chooses.-Free-
man,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24

An excursion party numbering about
four hundred, and including the President,
members of the Cabinet, judges of the Su-
preme Court, Senators and Members of
Congress, visited Philadelphia last Satur-
day TO take look at the preparations for
the Centennial. They were given cordial
reception by the wealthy Pbiladelphians,
at whose invitation the visit was made.
The object in view was to impress upon
Congress the importance of granting the
SOC, 900 which is needed TO enable the
\nsgers to open the exhibition next year
lree from debt. We think it would meet
with general appreciation ifthe sum asked
for should be appropriated. Itseems hard
ly fitting or consistent that, while other ra-
tions are giving large sums to secure an
adequate representation in the great exhi-
lion, our own government, as a govern
ment, should give nothing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24

Most of our readers will remember the
charges made within the last year or two
by one Stephen Weston Healy against sew
eTal of our most noted American sculptors,
the accusations being, in effect, that artists
like Mr.. Story, Miss HOsmer and Mr..
Mead were in the habit of passing off as
their own the works OF poor italian sculp-
tors. So long as Healy's charges were made
in letters from Rome to American journals
the Italian courts could not take cognizanee
OF the ohense, but, according to Rome
correspondent OF the New York Tribune,
he also wrote a series of letters TO an Italian
paper containing repetisions Of the sian-
ders complained Of. aud thus became amen
able 10 Italian law. Among those most vi
OIostiy attacked WAS Mr.. Connolly, OF Pior'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24

THE New YORK OBsERvER.-This ex-
interesting now in its fifty-thlrd year, as
ever before. Its letters alone are worth
more than the subscription price OF the pa.
per. 1t repudiates all offers of premiums,
pictures, &C., and sends to It's patrons a
splendid family newspaper of the largest
dimensions, containing all the desirable
news, religious and secular, and an end
less variety of reading for young and old.
all of which is pure and good. For speoi-
men copies address 3. I. PRIME 4 Co., New
York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24
WiIIiaunsviIIe.

On Friday eve, 18th, Mr.. Edward CO.
nant, our State Superintendent of educa-
On,lectured as announced; also on Satur-
day, assisted by Rev. Mr.. Olmsted, who al
so remained and lectured on Saturday eve
ming. The exercises were very interesting
and instructive and of practical lmpor-
lance to us all.
There has fallen two feet and three
inches of snow this season, since Nov. 10Th
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24

The PIPER CAsE.-The trial Of Thomas
w. Piper, the Boston sexton, for the muir
der of Mabel Young in the belfry tower,
last May, has resulted in The disagreement
of tho jury, who-afler hearing evidence
for week and arguments for two days,
and then celebrating among themselves
some 20 hours-came into court, Thursday
morning, and reported that they could not
agree,-standing, rumor says, nine for con-
viclion to three for acquiital.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24

The Universalst festival, which was
held on the evening Of the 14th, was well
attended and very successful. During
the evening DIR. Durham gave an exhibi-
ton Of his skill as a sleght- of-hand
performer that brought down the house.
Should the Doctor continue TO exercise his
skill In this direction lie will prove for
midable rival for the professional magi-
clans. Various other amusements were
provided until ten o'clock when dancing
began. The receipts of the evening were,
we believe, upwards Of 500.
Ep WApD
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24
WATERFOWL UNION LIVE STOCK MARKET.

WATERTowE, Dec. q, 1878.
Prices Market Beef. A few choice-S9 $50 10 20 (;
Extra 10 70 9 $50; hrst quality S72s q 8 50 !.
lN.B.-Choiee grade includes nothing but stall fed
llO0 to 400 n bullocks; extra and FIRST quality in
Guides the large fat oxen second aud third quail
ity includes oxen and two aud three year old steera
Stores-Norking oHen-SlO0, $50, 175@ S2G0 b pair.
Mich Cows an Calves-S35 to g.; extra C5to 95,
farrow Cows sac to $40.
Yearlings-sio to 20. Two years old-sis to go.
Three years old-S2S to As.
Veal Calves IS SO a10 90.
Prices of Sheep aud IAmbs.--In lots, 50 90 4 So
rs each extra 50 0O@ 20 each or from "a &C b Ii.
HideH-Brighton, y n; cosRtry eco lac.
Tallow-BrightoH, 5 Ia &c en-. Country 5s5 lac
per ID.
Pelts 75cssl 40 each. Calf skins lI@I5c Q ID.
Poultry l0sl2c q 10.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24

The people Of Putney have been much
annoyed by the new grog shop that has
been opened in the east part of our town,
and 1t is hoped that measures will be taken
to stop the sale Of liquor In that quarter. If
liquor is to DO sold openly in our town,
why not let it be sold at our public house
"A temperance lecture was delivered in
the NJ. Il. church Monday eve, by the Rev.
Mr. Stone
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24
East Dover.

AT the annual meeting of Friendly
Grange No 14s, held Dec. II, the following
officers were chosen : Master, d. w. Yeaw !;
overseer, C. NJ. Staples lecturer, E. Ward !;
steward, w. NJ. Carroll; asst steward,
Geo. w. Bliss; chaplain, +. L. Prouty
treasurer, H. p. Freeman secretary, o. A.
Lazolle; gate keeper, S. II. Yeaw; Ceres,
Mrs. Lucy Yeaw; Pomona, Mrs. Maria
Adams; Flora, Mrs. Lizzie Worden lady
assistant steward, Mrs. G. NJ. Staples !;
agent, o. A. Lazelle. L.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24

THE WRATHER.-ProG Tice is entitled
to considerable credit as a weather prophet.
The cold spell which he predicted for the
18Th, came promptly to hand, and from all
quarters of New England comes the report
that Sunday was the coolest day of the sea-
son. AT many places in New Hampshire
and Maine, the mercury got down to 20 de-
grees below zero, and on Mount Washing
ton, Sunday morning, 1t stood at So below,
with the wind blowing 90 miles an hour.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24

At the annual meeting of Social Lodge
No. So, F. q A. NJ, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: w. M,
A. NJ. Johnson S. W., II. w. Bellowsi J..
W., J. Henry Kidderi treasurer, Geo. j.
Bond secretary, @ NJ. Russell; S. Dea-
con, Is. E. Ray; ]. Deacon, LOREN Whit
combs stewards, Chas- F. Fox, Frank Hes
cock; marshal. FlaVIus J. Swim; tller, Ell
mer J. Titus.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24

The NEXT COLLEGE REaATTA.-The
rowing association of American Colleges
have voted to challenge Oxford and Cam
bridge of England, and Trinity of Dublin,
to row them a six cared race, without cox
SWANS, at the American college regatta, in
1876. The time is the third Wednesday ia
July, and the place Saratoga, New London
or Springfield, whose bids will be acted
upon at an adjourned meeting in New
York, on January 4th. Philadelphia,
which has been proposed, is out of the
question.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24

The term of twelve weeks in district
No. ., closed recently. Not absent-Mary
Ranney, Lizzie Rice, Hattie Ford, Nellie
Donovan, Luton Stebbins, Elmir Gleason,
Arthur Wellman. Not tardy-Mary Ram
ney, Hattie Ford, Luton Stebbins, Arthur
Wellman, Clarence Stebbins, Eddie Ben
son and Charlie Higgins. Tardy only
twice-Leola Ranney, Clara Cutler, Lizzie
Rice, Elmr Gleason, Alvin Higgins, Way
land Davis, Charlie Cutler. Whole num-
Der Of pupils, p.
f. NJ. TUTHILL, Teacher.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24

Charles OConner, the eminent New
York lawyer, after lying at the point OF
death, as every body supposed, for some
days, has rallied, and is now said TO be out
of danger. His physicians pronounce the
case one Of the most remarkable on record.
Mr.. O'Conner will find ample occupation
during his convalescence in reading what
supposed approaching demise.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24
ReVte7V Of The Markets.

NEW YORK, Dec. 81. Flour; market easy; SUI
peTnne Western and State % 4O@l rs; choice IS so
&c 20; white Wheat Western extra So OOa OO Wheat
No. Chicago 81 10: No. 1 Milwaukee d 80: winter
red Western 81 20eI 80; No. / Spring 81 Ns / rs |;
Hnber western 81 2891 IS white Western 81 lOS
a. Corn-steam Western mixed 7saTlc; white
Western 7Sc. Oats, mixed Western, l5a5Oc; white
western zoe sS2 Pork, new Mess, sal O0S2l IS
Butter hrm at l5s 25c for Western 29 50 for State
CHICAGO Dec. II. Flour quiet and ~eakeninR :
wheat Irregular; No l spring 81 Ol@l OIL IL !;
No. 2 mixed 4sc on the spot. Oats. No a 40 i1e
Rye weak; sales at CSC for No. ?. Barley, No. 2.
Soc on the spot Pork $40 l0aI9 So
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24

The hard times are not confined to the
United States. There were serious fears Of
bread riot in Montreal last week, owing
to the large numbers OF unemployed la
borers who demanded of the authorities
either work or bread. The threatened
trouble was warded off by proposition to
employ as many of them as possible on the
Lachine canal at sixty cents per day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24

The American official rig for court re-
ceptions in England-plaln dress coat and
vest, with knee buckles, black silk stock
ings and low shoes-was intended to be
very subdued and unpreIending, but the
American Legation, amid a crowd flaming
in scarlet and purple and flashing with gold
and silver, are the mostremarked and con-
spicuous persons 10 BIS seen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24

ence, who brought an action against his de-
famer for calumny, and the result of the
trial at Florence was Healy's conviction.
It would seem to be reasonable to conclude
that this result pretty much disposes of the
charges against other American artists, MFR.
Mead included
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24

The meeting of the Vermont Dairymen's
Association at Rutland, in January next,
promises 10 be very interesting one. An
excellent programme is announced, and
the prospect is good for large attendance.
Prizes are offered for the best specimens Of
bntter and cheese, as well as for the best
essays in dairy management. .....
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24

The four years. term OF Collector Arthur
OF New York, expired Friday. He is the
only collector of that post, who, during the
past quarter century, has served out full
term, and he can say, what very few Of
icials can, that not one complaint has ever
been lodged against him. On the day on
which his term expired the President sent
his re-sppointment to the Senate and the
nomination was at once unanimously con-
firmed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24

The patrons of husbandry or 'grangers"
are holding their annual meetings all over
the Western states, and the reports OF the
secretaries, detailing the business Of the
year, are indicative of harmony and pros
psrity. There is no apparent attempt 10
use the organization for political purposes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24

Ex-Mayor Hall of New York, made his
debut as an actor, on Saturday night, In a
play called the Crucible, written expressly
for him. The papers differ in their esti-
mates of his success, some of them giving
him unqualified praise and others critics.
ing the performance severely. ......
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24

Dcynion, of this town. II holds its SEES
sions in the town hall on Monday evenings.
There was a large attendance at the last
meeting, and the singers make favorable
progress under Mr.. 'Boynton's careful and
discriminating training.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-24

The United States Government does
not insure its buildings, because the annu-
al premiums would exceed the average
loss from fire. For the same reason none
OF tho late VIM. Is. Astor's property was
insured. A. T. Stewards property is also
uninsured. The owners of large proper
ties, scattered over a wide area. save mon
ey by not insnriBg.