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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-28

General John s. Tyler, whose death is re-
ported to-day, has been a resident of Bos-
ton for more than sixty years. lilo was
born in GuilfOrd, VT, September 20, 17oG,
aud was the sou of Royal Tyler, gradu-
ate of Harvard in 177G, who served on the
stafr OF General Sullivan in Rhode Island,
was aide-de-camp TO General Lincoln in
the suppression of Shay's rebellion, and
subsequently, became chief justice Of Yer
mont. General Tyler obtained his educa-
ton at Brattleboro, and came to Boston at
the age of fourteen years, serving some
time as boy and clerk in the dry-goods
business, and subsequently entered the
counting room of Abiel Winshp in the
Northwest Coast and Canton trade, whose
daughter no married in 1920. Upon tho
death of Mr.. Winsbip, Mr.. Tyler became
clerk for Col. Amos Binney, the navy agent
OF Boston, and afterward partner with
Amos Binney, Jr., in the commission bust
ness on Long wharf. This partnership
continued until the general disaster of 1899,
when it was dissolved. Mr.. Tyler then
undertook the adjustment of averages and
other insurance losses, which lie pursued
successfully until his last illness, acquiring
a great reputation in bis profession. lie
joined the Boston Light Infantry in 1912,
though under the prescribed age, and as
sisted in erecting the Notifications at Dor
chester Heights and Governors and Nod
| dies islands. He was the first command
err OF the old City Guard, and as senior cap
tain of the Light Infantry commanded the
| lao 81 tIn g
Lafayette in 1923. He rose through the va
rious grades TO the command of the First
Division OF the Massachusetts Militia, and
was three times elected commander Of the
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company,
which corps presented him with an elegant
piece OF plate in appreciation OF his SER
vices. When the militia was recognized
in 1910, at the request of Mayor Brmmor
and the commander-in-che he accepted
the commission Of brigadier general, and
was active in the work of remodeling the
service under the new law. General Tyler
acted frequently as chief marshal on public
occasions, among them at the railroad iu-
bilee OF 1851, and the reception of Daniel
Webster upon his notable return fion
Washington. General Tyler has represent
ed Boston in the General Court severa
years, served frequently in both branches
of tho Cit y Council, has been president o
the Board of Trustees of the Female Med
ical College, president of the Vermont Tn
ion, received the honorary degree Of A. NJ
from Middlebury College and the Univors
ity of Vermont, and has hold Office in ma
ny manufacturing, mining, insurance and
other companies. During an exceedingly
active and public-spirited life, he won lii,
esteen of all whom he met in business, of
icially and socially Boston EVe'J Trans
cript, Jan. 20.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-28

Three hotels wero burned at Old Or
chard Beach early Saturday morning; in
cendiarism is suspected.
The coal producers have decided TO get
even with tho mild winter. by ordering tho
entire suspen ion of all mining of anthra-
cite coal for five weeks, from Feb. to
March IL.
The trunk lines of railway are already
considering the question of reducing their
passenger rates for the centennial season.
The reduction talked of is said 10 be about
20 per cent.
Lucy d. Fisk, execulrix of tho estate
Of James Fisk, Jr., has been directed by
Justice Barrett to satisfy a judgment OF
S79l, obtained against Helen Josephine
Mansfield by Thomas +. Hayes, as assignee
in bankruptcy of Morris Harris.
One of the boldest bank robberies on
record took place at Northampton, Mass,
Tuesday night, when the Northampton
National Bank was robbed of SG70,OOO in
bonds and securities by gang Of five men
who first gagged the cashier and his family.
"A strange scene was enacted at Bar
louisville, West Virginia, Sunday. 1t APP
psars that a man had been murdered by
his wife and her paramour; they were ar
rested and afterward taken from tho Jail
by mob. Both confessed their crime
and the man was hung first. The woman
begged piteously for her life and not man
in the crowd could be found who was will.
ling to put the moose over her head, so she
was taken back to Jail.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-28
The Centennial Celebration,

Mr.. Editor Il read with interest and
hearty approval the article appearing in
the last issue Of your paper over the sigma
lure of A Citizen" Your correspondent
proposes that the people of Windham coun-
ty unite in centennial celebration on next
Fourth of July, the place for holding it 10
be fixed upon hereafter. The whole nation
is preparing to celebrate the one huudredth
anniversary Of her Independence on a most
magnificent scale. Comparatively few of
the citizens of our County will find it con-
venent 10 go to Philadelphia on that great
occasion. But those who do not 90 may,
near their own homes, engage in such
demonstrations as the day calls forth,
with as much enthusiasm and with as high
a regard for their nations birthday rs IL
they helped TO swell The vast throng that
will congregate at the city of BrOtherly
Love. 1t will be eminenlly fitting for
them 10 do so. The very fact that the
fourth day of July, \. ID. 1876, will be just
one hundred years from the day when the
Declaration of Independence was signed,
ia of itself a sufficient reason why it should
be remembered in no ordinary way. A
time so marked can occur only once in IA
century. 1t has never occurred before In
our nations history. Ere it occurs again,
all who are now on the stage Of active life
will, undoubtedly, have passed away.
Then let our people improve their first,
last, and only opportunity for a grand cen-
tcnnidl celebration. Aud in order to reu-
der the undertaking general, and in the
highest degree credtable, not only should
each town in the County become actively
interested in the NATTER but, so far as
practicable, each school district should try
to do its part. Even school districts might
organize in the movement, appoint theil
committees and be separately represented
They could have their flags, banners, mot
toes, ETC., as we'll as the towns. IT the citi
zens of any town in the County prefer
local celebration within their own borders
the proposed County celebration need no
stand in the way of their having and en-
joying it. But though there should bt
some local gatherings, let us have a County
| gathering, somewhere, that will do mucl
honor to good old Windham. The ball wa,
put in motion by your last weeks CORES
pondent; may others keep it rolling.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-28
Fayetteville.
MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF AG-
RICULTURE.

MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF AG-
RICULTURE.
The State Board OF Agriculture, Manu-
features and Mining will hold meeting at
Fayetteville on Tuesday and Wednesday,
Feb. 1st and I'd. The programme 10 he
presented embraces the following topics
The Merits of Our State, by NJ. o. Howe,
Fayet teville; Value of the Farmers Occu-
patton, by S. d. Conant, Grafton; Does
the Market Demand Change in Produc-
lions? by Jerome Holden, Phtney; The
Poetry of Farming, by Mrs. Maria P. Rice,
Fayetteville; The Coming Faamer, by ].
o. Follett of Townshend Opportunities
for Young Farmers, by ]. b. Mead, Ran
dolph How ought our Children, who are
to Till the Soil, 10 be Educated, by George
W. Houghton, Townshend; Cattle Breed
ing, by p. II. Rutter, Townshend Agr-
culture in Windham County, by I. X.
Batchelder, Townshend; Apple Culture,
by j. ii. Putnam, Grafton; The Grass
Crop, by C. Horace Hubbard, Springfield.
Discussions are expected to follow each
paper. 1t is hoped that the farmers of
Windham County will attend the meeting
in large numbers and take part in the dis
cussions.
We are gratified TO learn that Mr. Lem
uel l. Winslow, whose threo-story builI-
ing, occupied for dwelling house and
store, was destroyed by fire almost two
years since, has contracted with his broth-
err, Nelson, and Mr.. Chamberlain OF Town
shend, TO erect, tho present year, upon
nearly the same foundation, a two-story
building for dwelling house and store.
Judging from an examination OF The plan,
the new building, when completed, will he
in all respects much more Convenient than
the one burned.
The real estate of Mr.. 4. ]. Morse, re-
Gently in the hands of Hon. o. s. Howard,
trustee, having been advertised for sale al
auction on the 22i inst, was sold, except
the pasture on Newlane hill. The homo
farm OF forty acres, including the buildings
and a pasture near the same of about sew
enteen acres was sold 10 Mr.. SAHbal Bar
reit for S3l00. Another pasture and wood
lot about a milo distant containing about
thirty-luur acres, was sold n Mr.. Paris
Rawson.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-28

The Springfield Republican draws the
following comparison between the fnan-
cial condition of Vermont and of Massa-
chusetts: 1.-THE whole expenses Of the State
OF Vermont for the last fiscal year, includ-
ing interest on the State debt, as well as
payments on tie principal, were $50, go.
In Massachusetts, for the last fiscal year,
the payments for interest on the State debt
alone were S1,4S5,2ll.2l. In other words,
Massachusetts paid nearly three times as
much for interest alone, as Vermont for her
entire expenses, including payments on ac-
count of the State debt, the entire interest
thereon and a special session of the Gener-
al Assembly-and yet there are folks in
Vermont who complain Of the way they
are taxed"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-28

LARGE THERMoMETER.-T largest
Thermometer in the world is probably the
Victoria tubular bridge at Montreal. In
its construction, calculation had to be
made for its expansion and contraction, by
heat and cold. Either end of each tube
rests on rollers so constructed that they
move OH the abutments and piers, by
which they are supported. In sudden
changes OF temperature, the length OF the
tubes undergoes great change, and the
movement Of such heavy masses, though
placed on rollers, causes considerable agi-
tation. The rumbllng of their motion can
be distinctly heard at points near the
bridge, II there was a graduated scale,
attached 10 The bridge, it would form a
monsirous thermometer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-28
jamaica.

The religious interest is on the increase,
and meetings arc bold nearly every eve
ming
AT the animal meeting of the "Lbrary
Association" the following officers were
elected: Geo. Kellogg, president; L. F.
Russell, vice president; John A. Butler,
secretary, and F. e. Smith, treasurer, coll
lector and librarian. On an average more
than one half the books belonging to the
library were in the hands of readers during
the year. The association is free from debt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-28

The Supreme Court of Vermont has rem
dered its decision in the Central Vermont
railway contest, favorable TO the Smith par
ty. The suit grew out of the purchase OF
a controlling interest in the road by Messrs.
Langdon of Montpelier and Mills of Bos-
ton the shares were purchased on the day
of the election of directors, and the Page
party alleged that it was done for the pur-
pose of controlling the election, and there
fore fraudulent. The Court hold that fraud
was not proven, that the sale was valid,
and sustain the election of the Smith board.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-28

1t will be seen by the following letter OF
Gov. Peck that he has decided not 10 con-
vene the legislature of the State in special
session:
John N. Baxter, Esq, Chairman Executive
Committee
DEAR SIR: After having considered the
subject OF special session of the Legisla-
ture in all itS aspects, to the best OF my
Judgment, l have como to the conclusion
not TO make the call for such session. AS
it would serve no beneficial purpose TO at
tempt to set forth the various considerations
which have weighed in my mind for and
against converting the Legislature, l deem
it sufficient 10 make known the result. l
hope the failure OF this proposed means
of aiding in the exhibition of the in
dustries and resources of the State at tn g
coming Centennial, such as the credit ofthe
State demands, will not lead to the aban-
donment of the end sought to be accom-
plished. Respectfully: and very truly
yours, ASAHEL PECK.
JERICHO, Jan. II, 1876.
Although Gov. Peck gives no hint as to
the reasons which decided his course in the
matter, ii is safe 10 presume that, upon ma
ture deliberation, he had grave doubts as 10
whether the calling OF special session for
the purpose contemplated would be in strict
accordance with the letter and spirit of the
State constitution. There was, also, prob
ably, the further consideration that the
project called out an unexpected degree oil
opposition in various quarters, so that ii
was hardly possible that the session, il
called, could have been so harmonious, and
the result, whatever it might have been, SC
generally satisfactory, as was at first hoped.
Everything considered, the Governors de-
cision is undoubtedly wise one, but We
trust tho matter will not be allowed to resi-
until such means have been devised as
shall preserve inviolate the honor aud pres.
tigo of the State in this great Centennial
year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-28

The plumber of deaths Ia his town for
the year 1875 was IL, Males 10, females 2.
One was over so yeags, six between 20 and,
so, one.bctween so and 90, two aged 80, one,
aged 10. and the youngest years. W.
The dwelling house of Alger Barreia
in Marlboro was destroyed by fire at about
one o'clock on "Wednesday manning last
together with most OF the household furni-
ture and clothing. Loss about $500; Inv.
snred for el26.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-28

Boston was much excited on Tuesday
over the announcement that Mr.. L. D.
Winslow, formerly Methodist minister,
and of late publisher of the Boston Post
and the Dolly News, had forged paper to
the amount of about 100000 and fled the
country. For several years Mr.. Winslow
has cut wide swath in business, religion
and politics in Boston, and though his fail
ure at any time would not have been sur
prising, no on e, in view of the general ten
or of his life, even suspected him of GRIM
inal practices
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-28

The Republican members of the Maine
Legislature have chosen four delegates at
large 10 the Republican national conven-
ton, and unanimously adopted resolution
declaring Hon. James G. Blaine TO be the
choice of the Republicans of that State fol-
presid ent. With Blaine for the head of the
ticket, Republican majority Of $4,000 &c
10000 in Maine is promised.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-28

The Smith sisters of Glastonbury again
refuse TO pay their taxes. The collector
and first selectman called on them, the
other day, with all the arguments that could
be thought OF to induce them to yield, but
they remained firm in their determination
ito fight it out on this line till the last
breath leaves our bodies"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-28

The twenty-sixlh annual meeting of the
Vermont State Teachers Association will
be held at Burlington on Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday of next week. The pro-
gramme arranged for the occasion indicates
an interesting and profitable session.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-28

In the opinion of the Cincinnati Com
merclal the general Judgment is that jeff
Davis was murderous scoundrel, and that
If the Democratic party desires to take the
negative of that question, and make that
the test in the coming presidential cam
paigu, they have the opportunity for doing
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-28
GBeUermont 4baniF.
BRATTLEBoRO
FRIDAY EVENING, JAN. %, 1876.

A proposition to elect the Governor and
State officers once in two years, and hold
biennial Legislative sessions, has been
brought before the Legislature of Massa-
chusetts,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-28

Mr.. Denison of this district voted yea on
the Centennial appropriation bill, while
Hondee and Joyce voted nay. We think
that the general public sentiment approves
of tho appropriation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-28

H. T. Helmbold is ONCE more out Of
The Philadelphia insane asylum, and a
commission of lunacy has been appointed
in his case.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-28

Quarterly meeting services will be hold
in the Methodist church next Sabbath at 2
p. m. Usual services in the forenoon.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-11-16

Brick pomcroY. Being answered that Mr.. 4
Tilden had been elected, he expressed sur
prise, but wanted to know how many States
Peter Cooper had carried. When he
learned he had not been heard of in the
eleciioa, and that he had received only
253 votes ia New York City, where
there are hundreds of thousands of work
ing men needing greenbacks, and thou
sands even starving for food, and where
he supposed Brick would sway = multitude,
his eyes were opSned, anC P0HerOy's Demo
enat will no longer be known or recognized
in Travis county.
Thei Leon Ca6iaei presents the right kind
of metal. Il treats Its opponents in the
only style which wins for paper, saying:
Those persons have told downright,
unauthorized lie. We know that they are
bitter enemies to this paper, and we are
glad of it. An institution that hasn't got
enemies is not worth a cuss. If the patron
age we receive from the people Of Leon did
not justify US In publishing the Cabinet any
longer, We would sull keep its head above
water if only 10 spite these wooden-headed
individuals. We would willingly eat soda
crackers, and sleep on ssw-horse in order
to show them that paper can be published
in Leon county without their aid and as
sisiance. Gentlemen, We don't ask your
Epst g patrosNe US. lust 70 ON. with your
-at-killing. The more you abuse US and
tell lies about Us. the larger will our circu-
lation grow, aud If you don't want to live
in a county where newspaper is published,
you had better move out OF Leon. /
IA rbinsh' yepsrates her busio. III il not
q HSs pflwHekbtks 10 het.5 n ID hot,a
Thah fhiase e oe1 SeEto De controller at will.
No. 1t is to her a creature having q being
"a creature q lie with a soul. Especi-
ally.is,this fact illustrated in the dressing
room. Bessie" says the woman TO her
maid, after the ~tnifet-is completed, "how
dpss it. lQQkp, By sic. she does not ,ueap
q flqupce, or a buckle, or a bow, but her
hustle, snd speaks Of the article as sit" in
a half1doubtlhg way, as though it was one
OF thoSeakind of 'rts"-that have SEX
like ibahies- sbees, .-bugs, and. such, things
Bessie, Il she., ssys again, ,.s,does it hang
yelln and how does. it nova when walk
this way',;-imlta.es the new style of .'chick-
en- step -"does it bob real wen and pref
ty4" AnHi being assured that it is s1es'
beautiful, mum;n she Surveys herself in the
mirror for last. glapce,. and asks Bessie to
| note ESPECIALLY what 1t does " hen she does
so (grabbaeg her form in the yicinity,of the
hip, as il about to lift herself over the
teIicc by main f6rce)' ''does Il show itself,
or run out.st ono side, or,stick out behind,
or wha:'" Assured again, the owner OF
the latest torture of fashion, leaving her
rosm,. steps from the Threshold into the
street, mDrmuring, II do hope. it will act
goad to-day, halls A street car, enters and
tries to sit down.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-11-16

DON'T BR DECEIVED public should
bear in mind that the genuine Diamond
Spectacles, which have proved themselves
the. best thing Of the kind in market, bear
the trade mark, smslt DIAMOND stamp, on
every pair. Buy only the genuine article
and you will be fully satisfied. For sale in
Austin by A. Balm. ..sa-.g Z: !; 80: /
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-11-16

TIE attention of our lady readers is
called 10 the advertisement Of Messrs.
Frederick Loeser & Co. Their "Fassshion
Light" containing choice reading matter,
and all the latest information % .fashiQpsc
will be sent to any lady upon application,
free of charge. .
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-11-16

.eFnez LAaPAsAs. Nayepber p
Editors Statesnsan following is the
vote at this precinct: BIden, 243; Hayes,
3; GIddings, 1876; Jones, 46; for removal
of county seat, %; against, 1877. No re-
turns from other places. Giddings will get
larger proportional vote at the other pre-
ciscts. He will get better vote in San
Saba than in this county The county seat
will remain here. All quiet. b.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-11-16

How rs YOUR LIvERi-Are you troubled
with headache, dizziness, incapaclty to keep
the mind on any subject; dizzy, sleepy or
nervous feelingsI gloomy forebodings ir-
Inability of temper or a bad taste in the
mouth, palpitation, unsteady appetite,
choking sensation in the throat, bloating
of the stomach, pain in the side or about
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-11-16

bridge, west of the city public school
building. The mans face was horribly cut
45R1thYa knife, and hs had .alss received a
wound in the side, and from appearances
there had been a struggle between HIM
and the party who did the killing. So far
As "e-couid learn no suspicion attaches to-
anyone, and the murder remains mystery.
For some time past deceased had beea.
driving wagon in this city, and previous.
" he had worked for Mr.: Kluge. Mr.. Mon.
roe Miller and Mr.. Long. He was regarded
as pretty good man, and so far as We cam
learn lie was not qusrelsome or addicted
10 intemperance. Some facts may yet be
developed regarding lis death.
Since writing tho: above,@e learn -thatea.
black man for whom Williams had been
driving team has been arrested or suspi
-ciun- of committing the murIer. He had
borrowed Il shotgun on Monday evening"
from Williams, and as .deeSaGsd had "a shot
gun Yound it was thought he had done the
shooting.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-11-16

-. BLAEco, November z, 1875 o.
Editors Statesman election yesterr-
day resulted as follows: Blanco precinct
-Tilden, 1854 Hayes, 2G.---l--.s - --..,-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-11-16
MATAaoRpA. Novenber 8. 1s76.

Editors Standardization returns all
IN Tor this. county. Tilden, 21I; Hayes,
1876; Giddings, 203; Jones, 1862. You can
rely upon the above ~ correct. --
Very respectfully
JoHS NJ. CRooM,
Clerk county court Matagorda County.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-11-16
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- -, TO Conrunpfxvcs, - -.,-s,s
The advertiser, a retired physician, han
iuyr preside akislly diseaxered s'xAi y = inedI'
ca hi sSionsfS 81 Sallfh Asss. ! eIT = mpll
vesttle y sneiy for the speEdy pend nenl
cure of eonsnnption, aslhms bFoHc0iiis
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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-11-16

catarrb, and all throst and lung affections
also a positive and radical specific for
nsfy6Es. debility, premature decay, and sill
nervous 0iDplsintr,, feels it his duty to
make it known to his suffering fellows.
Actnsted 10y This motive he will cheerfully
send Gree Of charge to Rll who desire 1t,
the recipe for preparing, and full directions
for successfully using, this providentslly
discovered remedy. Those who wish to
avail themselves OF the benefits of this dis
coveTy without cost, can do 50 by return
niail, by addressing with stamp, naming
this paper.
Dr. CHARLES p. MARSHALL,
No. 80 Niagara Street. Buffalo, \. Y.