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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-01
The mec.lnr Of Congre...

II needs no prophet 10 predict that no
session OF Congress since the early days Of
tue war has been watched with so deep In
teresl and solici,uJe as that which meets
next MondJy. Even If no complications
arise in the settlement Of the Presidential
question, the clOseue,S of the vote, which,
ever way it turns, will not be claimed as a
great victory by the successful party, and
much less general defeat by tho one
which fails to place It's favortc in the chair
Of tho Chief Magislracy. Under the most
peaceful solution Of the Presidential prob
lem, patty feeling will run high during the
next four years. II il shall appear that Mr.
Tiden has a majority Of the electoral col
lege there need be no apprehension Of seri-
Gus difficulty over that question, sinco the
Republicans will offer 10 lactious opposi-
ton. In that event the interest will be
transferred to South Carolina and other
States, where scenes Of violence are threat
eu2d on the meeting Of their Legislatures
and the probable attempt Of both parties TO
inaugurate their candidates for Governor.
Tie action which the President may be
compelled TO take under such cifcumstan-
tractcd debate in Congress.
II, ON the other hand, the electoral votes
OF the now doubtful Siaies should be given
to General Hayes, il is more than probable
that the Democratic House will follow
some line of policy similar TO that suggest
ed by Mr.. Potter, aud the counting OF the
electoral vote will be attended with such
scenes Of excitement as have never been
witnessed in the halls of Congress. The
country has, we fear, but little ground to
hope for patriotic and conciliatory action
on the part of the majority OF the present
House. The Democratic members of Con-
gress have been summoned to Washington
the middle Of the present week TO confer
upon the situation and agree upon line Of
policy TO he pursued during the session.
Beyond the question of tie Presidency
and the complications in the Southern
States, lille will be done during the ses-
sion beyond the passing Of the appropria-
ton bills necessary TO keep the wheels of
Government in motion. Aud in certain
contingencies it will not he surprising if
tue present House neglects or refuses to do
this. The Probability is that it will not
make such appropriations If MIR. Hayes is
inaugurated as President.
The message of President Grant will be
awaited with more than ordinary interest.
His recent action respecting the Southern
States and his expressions relative to the
solution Of the Presidential question have
met the appreciation OF all patriotic men.
He has ever Ieen found equal to the emer-
Gency. On this account bis official Sugges-
lions at this time will not only attract gen.
eial attention, but will have great weight
~ it'll the intelligent people of the nation
OSf0N Journal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-01
A STATUE or DANIEL wnnsrER was un-

A STATUE OF DANIEL WEBSTER was I'M
yelled, with appropriate ceremonies, in
Central Park, New York, last Saturday.
The statue was modelled by Thomas w.
Ball, is II feet high and mounted OH a
block of Quincy granite 80 feet high, and
cost $50, 900. Webster stands, as he so Of
ten stood in the Senate chamber in the stir
ring days of notification, erect and def
aut, his right hand pressing his heart, and
his LEFT hand hanging by his side. The
widow of Daniel Webster, by the way, is
still living, being among friends on 4th av-
enue. She is in her sOth year, and very
feeble, and during the past 10 years has
not been in society," but within six months
she has attended service at Calvary Epis
copal church, every Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-01
VERMONT ITEMS.

Henry Mag9on, of Washington, stands
six feet and seven and one-halr inches high
In his stockings. lie is long for this world.
Two daughters of Reuben Haley, Of
Pownal, aged one aud three, welo burned
TO death, recently, while playing with frc
during the temporary absence OF their nar-
cuts.
There are 1873 convcts In the Slate Pris-
on at Windsor, being largo increase over
former years, up to 1874 the average num-
Der being eiPhty-four. John p. Phair is
the only murderer under sentence, and he
is TO be hung in April. There are two sus-
peclcd murderers there for safe keeping.
Miss Mary Fletcher, to whom Burling-
ton has already great cause for gratitude,
has just given $4,000 TO found public
hospital, bearing her name, in that city,
$4,000 for buildings, and 100000 for per-
manent endowment.
Col. George a Merrill of Rutland has
been chosen president of the state agricul.
lural society, and The annual fair is 10 I've
held at st. Adams again, next September.
The society feliclales itself on receiving
the highest award for sheep at the centen.
NAL, aud they vote to sind two American
meriuo sheep to New South Wales as a tes-
tmonial 10 the interest manifested in them
10y that counlry's centennial commissioner.
The late William Hutchinson, of Pom
fIet, 1t ia related, once rode down TO Wood
stock, on hOi setback, a little after dark, and
while there snapped horses three times and
rode home ON the same horse he started
with, and had in his pocket SEQ more than
when he went down, which sum he made
by his three exchanges OF horses.
The house of j. II. Murdoch, at Wood
stock, was considerably injured, the other
day, by rock thrown from distance of
ten rods or mere, where wurkmen were
blasting for dwelling house. The rock
weighed nearly 100 pounds. 1t made a
hole in the roof about two feet square, and
went through one floor, when it was stop
ped by striking ON top Of partition wall
in an unoccupied room. Fortunately no
one was Injured.
The editor Of the Democratic Lyndon
Union has recently been presented with a
cane which lie describes thus: ION the
bapdle is a carved head, with eyes project
ing and mouth stretched open 10 fright
FIJI extent. The face reminds one Of DEM
ocrat who lad opened his countenauce for
loud 'Harrah FOR Tilden!' and let 1t
freeze up while waiting for returns"
-Philander Kemp, who escaped from
the state prison, December 18Th, 1862, was
arrested at St. Adams a short time ago and
sentenced TO one months cofinement in the
Jail for drunkenness. lie was detected in
passing out letters TO his brother, 10 one OF
which lie signed his name as Phiander
Kemp, and requested him to bail him out
ofjall as soon as possible lest he should be
identified as having escaped from the stale
prison. This letter falling into Sheriff Nor
Ills hands led 10 Kemp's Identification,
and he has now gone back TO ill his unex-
pircd term Of six years and six months in
the state service.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-01

OBITUARY.--Rev. Thomas Spencer, who
died at Palestine, ILL.,, August 18Th last,
was native of Wilmington, in this county,
where he was born April 25ih, 1872. At
the age of 10 he tied up bundle and start
ed on foot for Barre, Mass, where lie hired
out TO farmer at $40 per month. He at
tended tho district school the following
winter when he made such progress as to
attract attention, and he was ailerward per-
suaded TO fit for college, which he did, and
graduated a. Union College, N. Y. His
first settlement as a minister Of the gospel
was al Marlboro, in this county, where he
was ordained and preached for several
years. He ailerward preached a few months
at West Brattleboro. His first labors after
going West were at Pittsburgh, Pa, in the
conduct Of religious paper and he after
ward taught, with marked success in semi
naries at various points in Ohio aud Indi-
ana. lie also preached al several places,
and for three years before his death he had
ministered TO the church in Palestine, and
10 two others in that vicinity. On the
morning before he died he preached as
usual and attended Sunday school in the
afternoon. In the evening he was dssua-
ded from going 10 the church on account of
a sharp pain which he felt in the breast,
and soon Alter sank into a chair and passed
away. Mr.. Spencer will be remembered
by many of our older readers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-01

The republicans intend 10 maintain the
rights of all by the striclest adherence to
the law. They have been derrauded in the
voting in hundreds of places. They would
be far more justified in demanding The pu-
rication of the polls, than are the demo-
Gratis in their unreasonable suspicion Of
the returns. But they waive that. They
only insist that the democrats shall not be
permitted to super-add fraud and inlimi-
dalton in the count. Because the demo-
Gratis intended to carry the elections at all
hazards is no good reason for allowing
them to supplement their as yet INSULT
eient frauds with others Of another class.
When the count is completed let them
bring forward their proof that the count
has been dishonest, ifthey have such proof.
II they make out good case they will find
none more ready than Gov. Hayes and his
friends 10 denounce the wrong. Boston
Advertiser. H.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-01
Windhom.

Ga Saturday last, Sidney Jones, Frank
Preston, Ziba Howard and James Eager,
were arrested In Windham for burning the
school house and buildings belonging to
Messrs. VIM. Harris & Son some weeks
since. Their examination was commenced
on Monday last, before Justice VIM. G.
Wyman Of Grafton, council for the State
being Hon. A. Sloddard of Townshend and
L. S. Walker, Esq, OF Grafton; for The re-
p ondents, L. NJ. Read, Esq, of Bellows
Falls, and /. G. Martin, Esq, OF London
derry. The examination was a very tedi-
Gus affair, many witnesses being examin-
ed. The evidence was mostly circu mstan-
tial, but sufficient 10 hold Jones and Pres
ton for trial. They we're required 10 give
bail 10 the amount of two Thousand dollars
ca cb, which they have failed TO procure,
aud are now lodged in the county Jail at
Newfane. The previous character of Jones
has been very bad. He has frequently
been arrested for other offences, and has
threatened 10 destroy the properly Of the
Messrs Harris. Preston is a stranger, hav-
ing only been some few months in The
town. Eager and Howard were discharg-
ed. The examination consumed three days.
The reports which have been published Of
partial confession by one OF the parties
arrested, and also OF the wonderful ex-
ploits OF . deaf and dumb detective, are
" ilbout foundation. Rutland Herald. 25,h
uH
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-01

The Williamsvillo dramatic club pre-
scented tho drama, BREAD upon The Wa
ters," on Tuesday evening, the 2lsi, at this
place, according TO previous announce
Inent, in connection with The band festival.
The evening was not favorable on account
of the intense darkness, yet the attendance
was good. The dramatic exercises were
very crediiable TO the members Of the club,
and satisfactory 10 Tie audience. The band
interspersed good music during the exer-
cses; but the grand finale on the stage
was the violin playing of Ambrose Knapp
accompanied by his sister Martha at the
organ. splendid playing, wasn't itH
said many OF The audience as tney left The
room for the hall below where an ample
collation. was spread for those who wished
to purchase an evening repast. The band
are pleased TO say TO the Williamsville club,
Thanks for your good services" 10 all the
helpers, ave are very grateful" and TO
the audience, "Glad you came in." M.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-01

VERMONT JAILs.-Some one who has
been investigating the subject finds that
the fifteen jails in Vermont contain an av-
erase of eighty-eight prisoners, confined on
them employed. 1he jails are from five 10
ily years old, some of them insecure and
unwholeseme, and none of them adaptable
for labor. In Two there are no separate
apartments for females; one has library /;
in ouly three are there stated religious SER
vices, aud in not one is there any hospital.
The average cost Of supporting the prison.
ers is $4,000 year, and there is no income
TO Offset il,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-01

Gov. Tilden is reported by New York
congressman who has just arrived at Wash
ington as very busily engaged in "reading
up" as to the powers OF State returning
boards, the provisions for filling electoral
vacancies and all matters and presidents
bearing upon the casting of electoral votes
and the provisions for counting them. He
is in constant consultation with prominent
democratic politicians and lawyers in re-
gard TO all questions now arising or which
are likely 10 arise at the South or in Con-
gress previous 10 the 4th OF March. The
in tenlion of all this is believed 10 be the
preparation OF plans 10 be pursued by the
democrats in Congress in case the Hayes
electors receive certificates in Louisiana and
Florida. 1t is regarded as very important
by promi nent democrats TO have definite
understanding before Congress meets, in
order, if possible, TO prevent any but rec
ognized spokesman being allowed 10 take
initial steps looking TO rules regulating the
count or any other questions which it may
be decided best 10 consider at an early day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-01

JUDGE STANLEY MATTHEWS OF OHIO ON
THE LOUISIANA ELECTIoE.-I am satisfied
there was not free and fair election that
in many parts OF the State the election, al
though TO outward appearances on election
day peaceful, was neither free nor fair, by
reason Of systematic intimidatious and dis
plays Of violence carried on prior TO that
Time; that 1t produced such a state of af-
fins aud apprehension and sense Of danger
on the pant Of negroes who had been Re-
publicans that they either did not vote at
all on election day, or else voted the Dem
ocratic ticket. In one instance, that SEEM
ed 10 be we'll authenticated, understood
that gang OF 30 or 60 negroes were escort
ed to the polls by mounted white men,
armed. They had beou provided with
democratic tickets, which they voted, aud
then filed OF from the place of voting, to a
person who gave them certificates, in writ
ing, that they had voted the democratic
ticket, in order that they might have them
for protection. The democrats deny all
these charges of intimidation, and allege
that what cases OF intimidation took place
were by republican negroes toward demo-
cratic negroes. And The result, probably,
will be statements on both sides, apparent
ly supported by proof, which will be en-
tlrely irreconcilable, and each OF which
will be adopted by the partisans Of the par
ty in whose favor the case Is. So that the
only ground on which any one can stand
who hopes for peace is upon the technical,
legal right Of the board OF returning OIL
GERS TO make the decision which seems to
them 10 be right. Nobody will ever get
any nearer the truth than that, and that de-
cision ought TO be accepted as the valid,
binding decree of the only legally consti-
tuted authority which represents govern
ment, law, order, and peace in Louisiana.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-01

The biennial session Of the legislature for
1875 formally adjourned al S o'clock this,
Wedn slay morning. In addition TO mat
tiers Of local interest elsewhere mentioned,
We note the following:
Hugh lIenry's project for rcmappng the
State was killed in the House.
\ vaerant act which sends anybody who
enters aroiher's building without consent
and accidentally sets fire to it 10 State pris-
on for five years, passed both houses, and
will he sad'blOw 10 tramps.
The bill taxing deposits in savings banks
was refused third reading in the Senate.
Tie bill changing the terms Of the SUI
preme Court was rejected by the Senate.
The bill giving the bodies Of unknown
paupers TO physicians for the "furtherance
OF anatomical science" was killed. The
bill for State board of health was also
lost. The long bill Of the session-contain-
ing 100 seciions-establishing a court Of in
solvency aud providing for the distribu-
ton of the effects Of ins.lvont debtors in
each probate district, and judges ofprobate
10 he judges Of ipsoivent courts, has been
passed In concurrence.
Other legislation Of Importance will be
noticed next week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-01
THE LATEST.

Wednesday mornings dispatches state
that the Republican Legislature of South
Carolina was installed Monday without any
public disturbance, as some apprehended.
The Democrats, when they found that the
Representatives from the disputed parishes
were excluded, refused to take their seats
in the House, but turned about, left the
State House, and adopted a protest against
what they are pleased to term the usurpa-
ton on the part of tho Republicans. Later
they organized, choosing The officers Of the
House. The Republicans met and organ
lied; they claim a majority, which of
course is disputed by the Democrats. Wade
Hampton eounsels fOrbearance and peace.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-01

The Pennsylvania railroad company
has circulated a cougratulatory address
among its employees for their faithful at
tention to business during the Centennial
The Baltimore and Ohio company sends
checks 10 its employees, beginning with the
conductor at 500, and so gradually down
10 the firemen, who receive $40 each.
The chambers of the two Houses of
Congress are now ready for occupancy, the
furniture having been replaced and the
necessary repairs made during tho recess
One of the anomalies OF woman sur-
frago in Wyoming territory is that The
wives OF United States army officers and
laundresses attached 10 regiments can vote,
as they are not "sworn into the United
States service" but neither officers nor soI-
diers Gin dose.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-01

ELECTION OF STATE OFFIcERs.-The
Legislature, in joint assembly, Friday
afternoon, elected Stale officers as follows
For Railroad Commissioner, Hon. Myron
w. Bailey, of ST. .Albans, was elected by a
UirG roce vote.
For Commissioner Of Insane, DIR. Har-
vey $. Calderwood, Of Greensboro, was
elected by vote OF 1871, to l0l for DR.. Ed
ward o. Porter Of Cornwall.
For Directors Of the State Prison, Hon.
c. NJ. Spaulding, of Jericho, was elected
first; Elon G. Petlgrew, Of Ludlow, sec
ond, and Cyrus Jennings, of Hubbardton,
third director.
For trustee OF the Reform School, Chas.
Rogers Of Woodstock, Victor Atwood of
st. Adams, and Herrick Stevens, of Yer
ennes, were elected first, second and third
trustees, respectively.
For Trustees of the U. V. NJ. and S. A.
c., Hon. Asahel Peck, of Jericho, was elect
ed first, by viUa Uoce vote5 Hon. Paul
Dillingham; of Waterbury was elected Sec
ond, and Hon. Crosby Miller, of Pomfrei,
was elected third trustee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-01

The village school will com mence ON
Monday, Dec. 4Ih ! the higher department
taught by Miss Vira a. Farnsworth, and
the primary by Miss Ida A.. Brown.
"A board of county commissioners con-
sisIing of Messrs. C. Il. Eddy of Bellows
Falls, Franklin Moore of New cane, and w.
w. Barney of Guilford, recently laid new
road from the -four corners, neartEe res
idenceof L. r. Farnswortb, down the val
ley north of Nottingham centre to Sddawga,
a distance of about one and oue-fourlh
miles which road when made will render
communication between Jacksonville and
Sadawga much more easy and agreeable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-01
jamaica.

The Jamaica Cornet band gave an 'ex-
cellent open air concert on Saturday eve
ming last. ....i.I tFf1gq-i
On Saturday, Nov. 18th, at eleven A. NJ,
The funeral Of Miss Lila II. Clayton was
attended at the Congregational church; al :
so,on tho same day, at two p. NJ, at the
same place, that of Mrs. Lucinda Aiddch.
Excellent discourses on both occasions by
Rev. A. b. Emmons. -"'a
Examination of Teachers on the 25th
ult Two candidates only presented them
selvesi certificates granted. Several teach
ers OF our summer schools are retained for
the winter terms, hence so few applica-
lions. f.... .-.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-01
WlllinIlaaNIIIa.

Erwin c. Powers has hired the grist
mill for one year, and taken possession
with favorable prospects.
Gilbert Lamb sold his farm to Daniel
$, Saben. Mr.. Saben sold lot of land TO
S. Powers.
-Messis. Leonard and Boyle have some
COO gallons of apple jelly stored and for
sale. They have stopped making for this
season. J.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-01

In each Of tho three States which have
been in the doubtful column-Lousana
South Carolina and Florida,-as well as in
several other Southern States, Tilden ran
considerably behind his ticket, fact which
suggests the query whether his letter, disa-
vowing tho legality Of Southern claims,
may not have brought about this result.
The doctrine was one which met with a
great deal moro cordial assent North than
South, and though it was a willy piece Of
diplomacy, it may have occasioned Mr..
Tildens defeat.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-01

The Albany Evening Journal cites case
exactly in point on the postmaster elector
question. In 1s4S one Samuel Russell OF
Allegheny was one Of The electors chosen
in New York and was at the time post
master. He did not resign his postmaster
ship nor did he attend the meeting of The
electoral college. Under the present DEM
ocratic theory, it should have been held
that the votes cast for Russell were void,
and that the candidate on the opposing
ticket having tho highest number of votes
was chosen. No such notion prevailed at
that time. 1t was simply held that va
cancy existed in the college of electors and
the remaining electors proceeded TO fill 1t
by ballot.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-01

General Sherman, in his annual report to
the Secretary OF War, says that West Point
ought 10 constitute Military Department,
so that its Superintendent might exercise
all the powers OF the commanding general
OF department. The habits Of the youth
trained there should be in exact accordance
with what is necessary for the efficient gov
eminent Of an army in the field.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-01
GBeDrrmont 4benit.
BRATTLEBORO
FRIDAY EVENING, DEC. ], 1876.

The United States steamer Franklin with
Boss Tweed on board arrived at New York
on Wednesday, 22d ult. Tweed was at once
taken to Ludlow ST., Jail. His only re-
mark TO the officer was, 81 thought would
come and see you again" His rooms are
much smaller than those he previously &C.
cupied, and he will he allowed no priyi-
lppes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-01

The young peoples temperance society
have arranged very attractive programme
of literary exercises 10 be given at Union
Hall on Wednesday evening of next week.
Sabbath school concert at the Congrega-
uonal church on Thursday evening of this
week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-01

All the leading pianos received the
"highest awards at the Centennial, but
the best and most popular instrument is
that Of the firm which advertises with the
most literally aud eleVerncss.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-01
Marlboro.

"A Tin wedding was celebrated at Jo-
seph Worden's Tuesday, 18th ult. About
100 persons were present. Music by Gould
and Moore for the dancing made merry, and
over $50 were given in presents OF various
kinds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-01
WeatniInater.

The first lecture Of the course will be
given in the COngregationalst church on
Tuesday evening, Dec. 5tb, by Rev. J. +.
Moors of Greenfield, Mass. Subject Egypt
and its Pyramids.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-01

ed to the bottom, and we may resi- assured
that the country can stand any cry Of
fraud" and any threat of violence which
may be the result.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-01

*. d. Charter has singing school
here.