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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-03

sess In a most unaccountable degree the
unhappy faculty Of calling white, black, and
vfce versa. The critic of the Montpelier
Journd al for instance, reviews this lecture,
which was delivered in Montpelier the eve
ming before we heard II here, with such
narrow. mindednoss as is seldom exhibited
In the columns Of a provincial paper. Com
PEELED, with too evident reluctance, TO ac-
knowledge Mrs. Livermore's merit and err
udilion, he does his best TO snub and BELT
tie her oratory and intellectually In every
line of his crltique. He says, "The lecturer
found occasion, by inference at least, TO
disavow all sympathy with some of those
loose doctrines which the more advanced
OF the sorosis so boldly announ ced eight
years since" The facts are that Mrs. Liv-
ermore has always dlsavowed these doc
trnes plainly and without any differences,
aud that Sorosis never harbored them for
an instant. The animus of this astute crit
icism may be found in the concluding
paragraph
"The lecture was barren Of rhetoric-and
from man would not have been consid-
cred a great, success. Wo remember DIR.
johnson said that people hOcked 10 hear a
woman speak, not because she spoke well,
but because she Toke at adjust as they
were surprised to see a dog walk on two
legs, not because he walked better so, but
because he walked so at ALL"
This is the old masculine slur upon fem
| inine endeavor. II belongs TO past age oil
superstition and bigotry. Woman on the
roslrum has long since ceased 10 be nov
city. She meets man on terms of equality
upon his own ground and people go TO hear
her because they believe, or know, as in
NJ RS. Livermote's case, that she has some
thing pertinent to say and will say it peril
nently and well. MrRcUTIo.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-03
The Phoenix for 1877.

WITH the next issue of the PHGNIx the subscrip-
tons of our Campaign subscribers will expire, and,
unless otherwise ordered during the next two weeks
all such papers will be stopped in accordance with the
understanding at tho time the subscriptions began.
We should be glad to have all such subscriptions re-
newed for the coming year. and any who desire can
have the paper continued until January 1873 for -,
the regular yearly subscription price.
EE- In ACCORDANCE WITH Dun USUAL CUSTOM WE
ALSO OYER TIE PHOENIX TO ALL NEW SUBSCRIBE
ERs IN wIHDHAM COUNTY from this date 10
January, 1s7s,--14 nsoHfhs--fer S2.OO-or
s2.25 to single subscribers outside the county.
During the past year we have abored untiringly to
make the PHGNIx all that 1t ought to be local and
county newspaper. We confess that we look back with
feeling Of Qualification upon the full and complete
reports which have been able to give Of all local
currences, well upon efforts to advance every
local interest," and It is also pleasure to know that
our abors in this direction have been appreciated
has been indicated by many personal acknowledge
ments and by q constantly increasing subscription
list.
Az regards our course upon oil political and general
alters, the columns of the paper speak for them
selves We have strven for the triumph of the best
clements of the Republican party-for a genuine Re
form-we have aborsd earnestly to advance the inter
ests of the town and the county, Of business men,
farmers and manufacturers Such will be our line Of
work in the future and in return only ask for that
degree of support which shall properly encourage us
to continued and renewed efforts in behalf Of pa
irons and Of the community in which we placed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-03
GuIIfOrsI.

The conference al the Uniyersalist
church on Wednesday aud Thursday of
last week, was very interesting aud fully
attended. The singing, under the diroc-
ton of Mr.. Clisbee, WAS very excellent,
Sermons were preached by Revs w. N. Bar
Der of Wilmington aud NJ. II. Harris Of
Bratlleboro. Prayer aud conference meeting
were held each day at which many spoke
in favor of Christ. The testimonies were
soul stirring to all present. This meeting
must result in great good. TO the GuilfOrd
parish. The hospitality of the Guilrord
friends seemed unbounded. Tables were
spread eacl day in The town hall, where the
people found an abundance Of the best Of
food. All came away saying that Guilford
is a good place 10 have two days meet
ing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-03

The uneasiness which any intimation
that Tllden may possibly be elected pro-
duces among the moneyed men and the
men of large commercial interests, is sig
nificant of the unsettled condition OF things
which would result from Democratic vic
tory. Let Hayes's election become an ac-
complishod fact, and business men will
know just what 10 depend upon, and will
lay their plans and order their affairs with
a view to returning and increased prosper
ity, while in the event of Tilden's success
the reverse would be true and the conse-
quence would be harder times than we
have yet seen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-03

OHIO DAY AT THE CENTENNIAL.-The
exercises of Ohio day, Thursday last, at
the Centennial, we're in every way success
full. Tho attendance was 122,7 $50, the chief
attraction being the presence of Gov.
Hayes, who made very appropriate
speech, in which there was nothing politi-
cal. 1he governor was accompanied by
Mrs. Hayes, Webb C. Hayes, his eldest
son, ex.Gov. Noyes and several members
o: the executive staff. He made special eff
forts 10 avoid anything like political dem
onstration, and told reporter that he made
his visit as governor of Ohio and not as
candidate for the presidency. Friday was
spent in viewing tho exhibition, and on
Saturday Gov. Hayes and party returned
home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-03
NATIONAL THANKSGIVING.


BY the President OF tho United States of
America, IA Proclamation:
From year to year We have been accus-
toned to pause in our daily pursuits and
set apart time TO offer our thanks to AL
mighty God for the special blessings he has
vouehsafed TO us, with our prayers for a
continuance thereof We have at this time
equal reason to be thankful for his contin-
ued protection and for the many material
blessings which his bounty has bestowed.
In addition to these favors accorded to us
as individuals, we have special occasion to
express our hearty thanks to Almighty
God that, by his providence and guidance,
our government, established century ago,
has been enabled TO fulfill the purpose OF
its founders in offering an asylum to the
people Of every race, securing civil aud re-
ligious liberty TO all within its borders,
and melting out 10 every individual alike
justice and equality before the law. 1t is,
moreover, especially our duty to offer our
humble prayers to the Father of all mer-
cies for continuance of his divine favor 10
us as a nation and as individuals.
by reason of these considerations, j,
Ulysses S. Grant, President of the United
States, do recommend to the people of the
United States to devote the Both day of No
vember next TO the expression OF their
thanks and prayers to Almighty God, and,
laying aside their daily avocations and all
secular occupations, TO assemble in their
respective places of worship and observe
such day as day of thank sgiv ing and rest.
In witness where of 1 have herewith set
my hand and caused the seal of the United
States to be AFT xed.
Done at the city of Washington, this 10th
day Of October, in the year ofour Lord one
thousand eight hundred and seventy-six,
and of the Independence of the United
States of America the one hundred and
first. u. s. GRANT.
by the President, HAMILTON FISH, Sec
rotary of State.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-03
Good Cheer from, Colorado.
San Francisco papers print the followln

San Francisco papers print the following:
DENVER, COL, Oct. 0, 1876.
NJ. d. Boruck, Secy Republican State Com
mittee, San FTdneisco;
Sir: Yours of the Goth ult. is at hand.
thank you for the notice at your hands OF
the Young Centennial State. I'VE are a
chicken" but we crowed on the 10th OF Oc-
tober. The legislature, which chooses the
three electoral votes, is elected by $500
majority. Our state ticket and member OF
Congress (the tight) is elected by over
1000, and two us. Senators-glory enough
"for one day." Greeting to the Golden
the 7th of November for Hayes aud Wheel
or. Yours, for the right,
J. C. WILSON, Ghdirmda.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-03

The school in District No. 8, taught by
Hattie l.. Whitney closed on Friday, octo-
Der 18th. Whole number of scholars 81;
average attendance 10. Names of scholars
not absent during the term, Willie, Fred
die and Elmer Weston and Willie Earl |;
absent but enc day Alice and Charlie Will
ey; not tardy, Nellie, Charlie and Sidney
Wiley, Robert Smalley, Willie, Frddie and
Elmer Weston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-03

While the Democratic leaders, as last
desperate resort, are making haste to de-
clare that they never had any intention of
recognizing the rebel war claims, the
thoughtful, intelligent masses of the coun-
try are quietly determining within them
selves that the only sure way TO make such
a recognition impossible is to elect Hayes
and Wheeler by a reusing majority.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-03

Der. But there is yet large reserve vote
which if brought out, Will assure larger
Republican majority in the Stale than has
ever before been given. Are the Republic
cans of windham County alive to their dn-
typ Is every man ready TO come out aud
vote himself aud 10 see that every other
Republican does the sameS Let ms see 10
il that we of this section show that we full
ly comprehend the Importance Of the is
suns inVoIvpd
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-03

A DESTRUCTIVE CYCLoNE.-A severe
cyclone passed over the Central American
States on the Sd aud 4th ults. The town of
Managua in Nicaragua was inundated on
the 4lh. About 45O houses were blown
down by the hurricane, and the total dam
age is estimated at 100000. -.
The town of Blansfelds, on Mosquito
coast, had overt1ree hundred houses blown
down. The same storm passed over the
Lake OF Ncarauga causing an immense
amount OF damage. The loss on the coffee
crop is estimated at IS, 900, 900. About twen-
~ lives were lost, the whole district around
being completely flooded.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-03

ST. ALBANs BUTTER MARKET, October
Sl.-The attendance good, receipts large
and in excess of demand, market dull, sales
slow, and there was no change to note in
prices. Common sold at l6 TO is cents |;
good 10 to % cents; choice "a to 80 cents /;
gilt edge so cents, with few choice diaries
selling at higher price.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-03

The four years sentence of Edward s.
Stokes for the shooting Of James Fisk, Jr.,
expired Saturday, and he was released
from Auburn Prison at 1880 o'clock. After
DOMINIC new suit of citizens clothes he
left for New York in company with friends
who had come ont to meet him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-03

This, from the Boston Herald, is I'M
pleasantly near the truth: The man who
takes up his morning paper and doesn't
find an account of new murder in YER
mont, knows it is the fault OF the news
gatherer and not of the Vermonters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-03

Voters who cast their ballots for Tilden
next Tuesday, simply because they want
"a change" will find, in the event of
Democratic victory, that they have only
repeated the old feat of jumping from the
frying pan into the fire.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-03

Rev. Church Tabor, of Bellows Falls,
will hold quarterly meeting service in the
Methodist church, Sabbath afternoon, Nov.
18th, al 2 o'clock. Also at the same place
the Presiding Elder will hold four days
meeting, to begin Monday evening, Nov.
18th. Services each afternoon and evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-03

Has every legal voter in Windham Coun-
ty seen to it that his name is on the check
list in his town. Don't trust to the fact
that your name was there last September,
but mako sure that il is there now.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-03

AT the auction sale of NJ. w. Gales's real
and personal property last week the farm
was bought by Hiram F. Knapp of Bratlle-
boro for S2725. The personal property
brought about flO0e.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-03

We were shown the other day some
very nice apple jelly, made by Messrs.
Leonard and Boyle of West Dover, who
have an evaporation and apparatus for con-
vertng cider into jelly. ].
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-03

The author of "Helen's Babies" the
Boston brochure, which has had 50 exlen-
siVo run, is Mr.. John Habberton, late lit
erary editor OF the Christian Union.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-03
Wilmington.

Albert l.. Wheeler's farm sold at auc-
ton 10 his father, Ephraim Wheeler, for
$4,000. F.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-03


The fall term of Powers Institute be-
gins Nov. q. Advertisement in another
column. -..a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-03
MRS. LIvERMoRE's LECTURE.

since, Mrs. LlEermoro look The liberty 10
introduce instead a fresh discourse, entitled
"Concerning Husbands" No one could
possibly take exception TO the change. The
essay was II spirited, pregnant aud eloquent
review of the marital relation from pre-
historic times up 10 The present day. 1t
evinced deep research, profound study, a
practical knowledge of human nature and
the influences that have moulded 1t in all
ages, aud tender, pure solicitude for the
best welfare of both sexes. While it threw
out in bold relief the wrong done to wo-
man in the past, it recognized with earnest
pathos the noble qualities of the men of to-
day, giving the palm for gallantry, dignity,
chivalry and all tho grander qualities of
manhood TO American men. From a wo-
mans standpoint--from any well-balanced
standpoint, indeed, the lecture must be
pronounced utterly free from glaring and
high colored exaggerations. 1t was strong,
fervent, argumentative plea for the sweet
est and truest development and education
of both sexes in their mutual relations. In
some passages it was intensely interesting
and in others thrilllngly eloquent, and
throughout, with rare exceptions, 1t rive ted
the closest and most sympathetic attention
of the audience. If there was a lack OF
applause it was because the listeners in
their absorption forgot TO make any out
ward demonstration of their qualification
or hesitated TO break the spell of the speak
er's muslcally vibrant voice. No words
can be extravagant in characierlzing this
lecture as an effort worthy any orator in
the land.
And yet there are newspaper writers, as
well as those in other professions. who pos
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-03-16
The Opinion Of u Great Merchant.

Mr.. E. s. Jaffray was less sanguine.
but looked forward to a gradual re-
vival Of trade. He called attention
to the almost universal prostration
that has existed in every country ex-
cept France. Trade. he said, seemed
to pass over the '-orld in waves. It
was independent Of Legislative enact
ments. and cared little. apparently,
for high tariff or low tariff or hard or
soft money. There had been ssagna-
f:on in the East with high tariff and
paper money; in California with high
tariff and hard money; in Canada
with low tariff and hard money. and
in England, Germany aI.l every.
country in Europe except France.
which had sprung from the hardships
OF a long and disastrous war into .
tide OF business prosperity that il
hard to account for with complete
satisfaction The cure for dull times
was to he found in the gradual con-
sumption OF supplies There were
times when everybody seemed to be
possessed with the iiea OF buying.
and as a result there was an accumu-
lation of supplies which had to be
used mp or dissipafed before another
purchasing period could return.-
Ne,c York Graphic.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-03-16
How Southern Scctionalism has Re-
viyed.

Under the reconstruction acts,
planters and commercial men have
grown rich, and with their increase OF
production and wealth the old spirit
OF the slave master has returned with
double force to crush out personal
liberty. An Confederate talking
over his exploits always grows warm
on the subjet OF freedom. He will
tell you that the South, meaning the
rebel South, could not live in union
with the North because its liberties
were destroyed. 1t therefore appeal
ed TO the arbitramcnt of the sword
But il you ask: Why did the South
rebell he will tell you. to preserve
slavery, and that the "lost cause"
will still revive and flourish. The
existence of this element in the coun-
try is shown by the persistent effort
to re-enact servitude i'm some form;
to bring the colored citizens under
the control OF the whites that tn y
may do the bidding OF their old mas
ters, or suffer the consequences. The
composed OF ex-Confederate Demo
Gratis. and their sympathizers who
have a graduated scale of oppression
to destroy the independence OF the
black voter Democratic land
owners will not sell or let to a negro
land in States under Democratic
ascendency. Planters or farmers will
not employ or pay for negro labor
unless the colored man will undertake
to vote as he is toll, aid always for
the enemies OF his race. Traders
will not give the black man
trust for the necessities Of life. The
local officers in such States are not
anxious to educate the negro, and so
they complain of his ignorance and
want OF culture. What, then, can the
negro do who has his family TO pro-
vide for? Do these besotted ex- Con-
federate whites think the colored
men cannot see their drift? Practi-
cal slavery is re-established wher-
ever the colored man is prevented
from supporting life by labor unless
he will vote under the dictation of
hrs masters. Negroes that resist
these outrages are ruthlessly shot by
men who talk of the brutality of the
negro character, and tell how much
they yearn to have the North forget
the war and embrace as brothers.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-03-16
Miel:gan's Giant.

Michigan claims to have given birth
to the biggest man that America ever
produced. He appeared Years ago in
a gang OF laborers on the Flat Rock
and Gibraltar canal; said his name
was Charley Freeman, and that he
was Michigander, seventeen years
old. He was IA growing boy, then
nearly eight feet high, and well pro-
portioned. Big body and little brain.
moving logs out OF the way OF the
canal diggers. He was the wonder OF
all who saw him. and even the In
dians OF the region were little inter-
estcd He was afterward engaged on
a steamboat as "A sort OF freight hoist
er. Everything he took hold OF had
to yield TO his application OF force.
Then some sharpers took hold Of
him. for the purpose OF speculation,
but he was too big thing for them
to manage. He only made for them
few occasional drinks by picking up
1906 pound anchor and carrying it
into "a saloon under his arm to pawn
il for liquor. The man behind the
bar willingly stood treat TO have him
carry the anchor out again. The
sharpers took him to England to see
il they could get up fight between
some champion pugilist and an un-
known. They succeeded in getting
one match-which was never fought
and that was all. They presented
the unknown" as large snd strong.
but very green; and o match OF
science and skill against power was
made with noted pugilist. The par
ties came on the ground. As soon as
the pugilist saw the unknown he
turned away, saying he had come 20
ton was so exceptional that the
match was considered "off" by gener-
al consent. A friendly sparriDg as an
experiment showed that match be-
tween him and any living pugilist
Was impossible. The giants face
could not be efrectually reached.
Blows on the body did him no harm,
and no good for his antagonist. When
his fist came down it was like pile
driver, and any thing it met "went to
earth" He was too much OF good
thing for the sharpers. There was no
money in him, and they deserted him.
He became dissipated, took consump
ton from exposure, died in Liverpool
and was buried in a pauper's grave.
SO Michigan, though it boasts giving
Charley Freeman birth, has not the
honor OF holding his bones, and Up
silanti thinks it's pity.-St Louis
Republican.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-03-16
NEW SERIES.-yOL. /. NO. 40.
Loves Labor Lost.

A couple OF young men of this city.
whose business It Is TO sit behind
teams OF horses, fell in love with
young girl, living in Goosetown, and
rushed matters pretty lively for
while until about week ago, when
one OF them drew off under protest.
He drank OF the cup OF disappoint-
ment, but did it honorably, and with
"a clear conscience. A few days after
wards. hearing that his successful
rival lad taken advantage of his con-
tinued absence and coiored his char
acter, he went up to Goosetown to
look the matter over, and arriving in
the vicinity OF the house he met
young man, approaching whom, he at
once took for his rival. They met,
and the one was boldly called by
name and accused of his perfidy. and
warned to be on his guard. Before
the stranger could answer. he receiv-
ed blow in the face which staggered
him, and another on the bead, which
felled him to the ground. Ibis sat
isfied our irate friend, and he with
drew, and doesn'. know yet that the
man he so fieTcely assaulted is an en-
tire stranger who is hunting the par
~ OF the second part to know who
the devil the other one is. -LOgaRs-
port Star.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-03-16
The Spirit Of 1861.

If the rebellion was put down, why
is its split still fiouting the people?
III the Southern rebels have been
forgiven and restored 10 their rights
OF citizenship, how is it that the CON-
mission OF crime forgiven has become
boast; is the stock in trade OF pro-
fessional rebels, who, like profession
al beggars, appeal for sympathy in
the Democratic States South, and to
leading Northern Democrats, and
get it: and is the only qualification
for Office, as in the case OF Il. III. Hill
and his ex-Confederate colleagues in
the House OF Representatives.. The
amnestied Confederate who is still
disloyal, ranks with the Irish Fenian
whose selection and prominence in
certain Irish counties is not because
OF his rare ability or glowing virtue,
but because he is an offense and "a
nuisance to the British Government,
and TO every other man who loves
peace and quietude, law and order.
What earthly use can Hill and Lamar
be except TO play the role of South
ern Fenians whose presence is the
signal for disloyalty for which they
receive the contributions of honest
people who are disgusted with them
and their fellows, but who are forced
to pay for their support while so
dirtily employed? 1t is little too
early to predict the triumph d trea-
son among the men who met 1t on
the field and understand it perfectly.
The spirit Ui 1861 in the loyal States
North, East and West is not extinct.
IL only waits 10 be summoned on a
proper occasion, when it will APPEAR
in all its majesty and strength, and
fully organized to make the work it
there undertook effectual i'm every
sense, in the year Of grace 1876. 1t
may, perhaps, not be amiss to remem-
Der it.