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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13
VERMONT ITEMS.

Orleans county liquor dealers have
lately been assessed 1872 in fines and costs.
The dwelling, three barns and num-
Der of outbuildings on the Amos Pollard
farm in Chester, near the Plymouth ponds,
were burned, with their contents, Satur-
day.
In the case of Asa Magoon, who has
been on trial at Montpelier for the murder
of Streeter, his son-in-law, at Barre, year
ago, the jury brought in verdict of muir
der in the first degree, MondLy afternoon.
after celebrating about three hours and
half. Exceptions were filed and sentence
stayed.
There are conflicting reports as to the
criminality of Rev. f. d. Hopkins of st.
Johnsbury in the insurance failure, noted
last week. He is at Colebrook, N. H., and
is said to be deranged. Meanwhile Wood
bury & Russell of West Concord have been
forced into bankruptcy, as is alleged, by
his irregularity, which will involve many
others, more or less. c. L. Wheaton and
William Gould, two farmers, are said to be
financially ruined, while many others are
held for various sums, the total of which
will not fall short of SOS, 600. The persons
involved claim in some manner they have
been deceived by him. Judge Bowman,
Hopkins's partner, is now ruined for the
second time, having lost all his property, a
few years since, by freshet.
The working hours in the railroad
shops at st. Adams were reduced last week
from ten hours to nine and half, aud the
pay was reduced in the same proportion.
Snow fell biiskly at Burlington for an
hour Sunday evening.
In the senior class OF the University OF
Vermont one of the first for scholarship
and general merit is a colored man.
The sheep raisers of Vermont want an
efficient dog law. They say the question
is whether we are to have dogs or sheep.
The Vermont Officers Reunion will be
held at Montpelier, on Wednesday, No
vember 18th. Lieutenant Governor Red
field Proctor will be the orator of the occa-
sion.
Col. A. C. Brown of Montpelier, and
Mr.. o. s. Bliss OF Georgia, have been APP
pointed legislative reporters, in the House,
and w. A. Lord, Esq, of Montpelier, re-
porter for the Senate.
The village of st. Adams asks the leg
islature to allow 1t TO issue bonds for $780,
900 TO pay its Indebtedness.
Eight prisoners we're sentenced at the
county court at Irasburg, to State Prison,
and taken to Windsor last week.
Apples are a notably large chop this
year, in some places selling as low as If
teen cents bushel; but the crop of pota-
toes is very light throughout the Stale, and
fifty cents bushel is the average price.
Bishop Bissell, while out in the woods
near Poultney, last week, with the chill
dren of st. Johns school, looking up ferns,
in some manner got small stick in his
eye, severely injuring it. The Bishop was
on his way TO the Centennial, stopping 10
make several episcopal visitations, but on
account of The injury returned to Burling-
ton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13

1t is Gen. Geo. b. Mcclellan which the
New York Times is after now for being
guilty of practices not consistent with the
character of full-blown "Reformer''. The
story, backed up by documents, is in sub
stance this: That in 1872 Gen. Mcclellan
entered into an agreement with George A..
Cowles & Co. of Philadelphia, whereby he
was TO receive ten per cent. of all sums re-
ceived from the War Department-his ia
ther-in-law General r. b. Marcy being in-
spector- General of the army-for the pres
ervation OF army clothing, etc., from moth
and mildew by the process of this firm |;
and that he did receive at least $4375. Mr..
Cowles admits the payments, but asserts
that they were for certain services in rec
ommending the moth exterminator to the
Prussian and other foreign governments.
The Times, however, replies that, as all the
payments made 10 Gen. Mcclellan are da-
ted before his departure for Europe, and as
it is admitted that no practical result came
of his efforts 10 introduce the exterminator
10 foreign governments, Mr.. Cowles' ex-
PLANTATION is an inadequate one."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13
The Elections I'm Ohio, Indiana and
West Virginia.

The latest and most reliable returns in
dicate that the Republicans have carried
Ohio by a majority of about 5000 for
Barnes, republican candidate for Secretary
of State, and have gained five republican
congressmen. This shows republican
ga in in Ohio over the vote of 1875, when
Gov. Hayes was elected by $40 majority
only. Mr.. Barnes undoubtedly runs be-
hind the rest of the ticket from the fact that
the Germans were disaffected at his nomi-
nation ON account of his well known tenn
perance proclivities, and during the entire
canvass he has been assailed by the Dem
ocrats as "Crusader."
In West Virginia the Democracy, as ev-
erybody expected, have undoubtedly elect
ed their entire ticket, by decreased ma
jority from their vote in 1874.
Indiana is very close, the returns indicat-
ing tho election of the democratic Stale
ticket by a small majority. Harrison, re-
publican candidate for Governor runs
head of his ticket in almost every precinct
and strong hopes are entertained that he
has been elected, although it may require
the official count TO decide this. The re-
publicans have gained three congressman
in Indiana, and considering that the dem
ocrats carried the state at their last election
by over 1900 plurality over the repub-
licans, the vote this year is a cause for re-
publican rejoicing.
The legitimate conclusion to be drawn
from the vote of last Tuesday in Ohio and
Indiana seems to be that the people of the
North had fully made up their minds that
the experiment OF two years ago-that is, OF
intrusting the desiinies of this country in
tho hands of a Confederate Congress-was
most dangerous one to the well being of a
nation. And that the election of Hayes 81
Wheeler in November next-the true
champions of honest reform-was almost
ii not quite assured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13

1t is with feelings Of sadness that we
learn Of the death OF SO promising a youth
as Wendal Phillips. who was stricken
down with typhoid fever. Again is II veri
fed that "delth loves a shining mark"
The Baptist society have lately repaired
and cleansed the interior of their church,
making decided improvement 10 its ap.
pearancc. Rev. J. ID. Donovan has accept
ed a call to become their pastor, and is ex-
pected TO move his family here this week.
There seems to be more than a usual de.
gree of spiritual Interest in the church aud
one was added 10 their number by baptism
on the Cd inst.
-Landon Ballou was seriously scalded,
last Thursday, by the bursting of a cider
barrel which he was cleansing at the tan
merry with lime and straw. lie was attend
ed 10y DR.. J. l.. Harrington.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13

WHAT Mr.. BRIsTow SAYs.-Mr. Bris-
tow has been soundly berated by the Ken
lucky democrats for turning against his
own section" in: his speeches in Indiana.
How far he deserves il can be judged by
this extract from recent speech: 81 would
10 Heaven that there we're no bloody shirts
TO shake, but the republican party means
to protect the people, and the South has yet
given no evidence that its borders are safe
for political opponents, and that there will
be no more bloody shirts. There will be
no occasion for any military force when the
democracy see that they have no chance.
They will quiet down, aud there will be no
bloody massacres at Hamburg or else
where. 1t is this delusive hope of power
that does the mischief. They have excited
this dangelou hope by the nomination of
a secessiouist for President, and so long
as they entertain hope of his election, so
long will the sectional luminosity exist. If
the democracy meant fair, why did they
not nominate war democrat? Because
they depended upon united South that
is their boast. We went South with our
armies and left quarter of million dead
TO dissunder united South, and yet, in
eleven short years, under the banner of de-
mocracy, the united South expect to carry
with the ballot what they lost by the bullet.
The united South means terrible conse-
quences to our social peace. We met the
united South with arms; let us now meet
the united South with the ballot. have
no bad feeling toward them, but the mis-
chief must be crushed by crushing the de-
mocracy"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13
Putney.

Good winter apples are selling for one
dollar per blrrel.
Going 10 the centennial is all the rage
now.
Mrs. DR.. D. p. Webster is going south
soon to spend the winter for the benefit of
her health.
Horace Black & Son have opened a
slate quarry on their premises, and are TAX
ing out good quality OF slate.
The Ladies Benevolent Society held
their annual meeting at the Congregational
church, Oct. Sd, and elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: President,
Mrs. John Thwing; vice president, r. C.
Hitchcock treasurer, Mrs. Fl. L. Baker;
secretary, Mrs. c. E. Robinson; direct
resses, Mrs. Dorr Clough,. Miss Carrie
Ward and Miss Kate Sanderson. w.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13

Rev. J. Ii. Parmaee started on Mon
day TO visit the Centennial, and expects 10
he absent about two weeks.
Rev. A. b. Ernmons is expected to re-
turn from his vacation on the 18th inst. He
is visiting friends in New Jersey, and has
also visited the Centennial. He will he
welcomed home by host Of friends aud
well wishers.
Judge Ii. II. Wheeler is still in Rut-
land holding session Of the county court
The savings bank is in prosperous cir
cumstances. The deposits are about $780,
900 and constantly increasing. Loans upon
good security can be obtained at the pres
ent time.
w. II. ii. Holton is doing good bust
ness in his boot and shoe factory. His
work will bear inspection.
e. NJ. Prior is building an addition to
his livery stable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13

men and boys, guilty and innocent, are
crowded together by day and by night is
reproach TO humanity.
Many OF the public laws are crude in
conception, hastily passed, often so badly
phrased as to bear various constructions,
and give rise to needless litigation, and
sometimes defeat the purpose for which
they were really intended. In view OF this
fact, the recommendation that commits
sioners be appointed 10 consider and adj
wise changes in the public acts is worthy
of the attention of the legislature.
standing on the dividing line of tho
centuries" the Governor has evidently
caught vision of a state Of public affairs
that approaches perfection. Many of his
ideals might become realities.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13

Governor Fairbanks message is kind in
spirit and comprehensive in its considers
ton of public affairs. He congratulates
the people that the large funded debt that
existed ten years ago is practically paid
and that there is a surplus of nearly $73,-
900 In the state treasury. He calls atten-
ton to the fact that the grand and petit ju-
ries cost the state over $4,000 annually
and recommends the appointment of an
Attorney-General who should take charge
of the criminal business of the state, and,
with the States Attorney prosecute crihi-
nails upon information, and that grand ju-
ries sh ould be called out only fer the pros
ecution of the highest criminals. He just
ly criticises the practice of trying civil
cases of trihing importance by jury in the
County Courts because the parties can
have their cases tried for six dollars each,
which trials often cost the State hundred
dollars or more. We do not concur in the
suggestion that the right of appeal should
be further limited, but it would be in the
interest Of economy and justice for the
State to encourage the reference of cases by
paying part or all of the fees of referees.
The Governor remarks that the report of
the commissioner of the insane is some-
what startling and that If his conclusions
are well-founded- there is need of legisla-
tive action. We are satisfied that his con-
illusions are not well-founded as will in
due time be shown to the legislature.
The management of the state prison and
eou My jails is presented for consideration.
They have generally been regarded as
mere places for the confinement and pun
ishment of offenders with but little regard
to their improvement. Many of the jails
are disgrace TO the Stale, and The fact that
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13
Fact. vs.. Democratic "Reform."

An article appeared in the last number
OF the Windham County Reiormer, stating
among other things, that county rum
shop was in full blast with the knowledge
of Z. T. Butterfield and o. S. Howard, as
sistant judges of our county court. A fair
construction of this article would naturally
lead people to believe that the judges above
named were responsible for this evil or
that in their official capacity they permit
ted 1t to exist. The county Jail, by law, is
in the charge of the high sheriff of the
county, and he alone has power TO rent any
part of the same. This fact the manager Of
the Reformer knew, but did not have the
candor TO state.
The intimation that The assistant judges
when seeking Office professed virtue, mo-
rality and temperance, and ceased 10 adj
here to these principles after their election,
will strike most people with surprise. Judge
Butterlield and Judge Howard are we'll
known in our county and office seekers
they have not been. Both are men of ire
proachable character, and both are temper
ance men in belief and in practice, and they
have no more consented 10, or permitted
liquor to be sold in our county house, than
has the editor of the Reformer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13
Wilmington.

The burglars are at it agaln. Now it is
Madison Dickinson and Burtis Jewell who
are the sufferers in the loss of silver ware
and fifteen tubs of butter, taken while the
families were absent at the Jack sonvlle
fair. These fine autumn festivals are fast
losing their attracliveDess.
Another large party left town last Mon
day for the Centennial, while one who went
last week reports the crowd there now as
awful.
farm, live stock, farming tools, farm prod
ucts, etc., by auction on the oath inst.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13

Gov. Chamberlain, of South Carolina,
has issued a proclamation ordering the
armed rifle clubs in the state TO disband.
The Democratic Committee protest against
the action as taken 10 secure pretext for
asking for more federal troops, but the
governor replies to this by public state
ment in which he says that he has positive
and official information that violence and
lawlessness prevail in the state TO an ex-
tent not yet published, and which fully
justifies the course which he has adopted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13

New RAILRoAD.-A movement has been
in progress for some time past, for the con-
struction of a narrow gauge railway be-
tween Bratlleboro, VT, and Whitehall,
N. Y. The route of the proposed line is
from Brattleboro up tho valley of West
river through the towns of Dummerston,
Newfane, Townshend, Jamaica and Lon
donderry, crossing the Green Mountains
TO Winhall; and then through the towns
of Manchester, Dorset, Rupert, Pawlet,
aud Granville, N. Y, 10 Whitehall. Mr..
Robert L. O'Brien, of New York, dlstin-
gnished engineer, in company with Hon.
b. d. Harris, of Brattleboro, a railroad
contractor of experience, has recently pass
ed over the above route and pronounces it
entirely feasible. There will be no especl-
ally heavy grades, and the eighty miles of
the proposed road can BIO built and equip
ped for 200 per mile.-BGrIih9tOn Free
Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13
POndvilIe.

MeSSrS. Editors I'm addition TO the lib
erality of the senior member of the firm Of
j. Estey Co., mentioned in your paper of
last week relative to our organ, permit us
also 10 acknowledge donation of fifty dol
lars for the same purpose, from Ira Perry,
Esq, of st. Louis, Mo-, formerly of this
place. Also liberal subscriptions from
Messrs. ]. Dexter of Philadelphia, 1. NJ.
Ingram Of Troy, n. Y, and others. To
Messrs. Dexter and Perry we are also in
debted for new steps 10 the Westinghouse
and assistance in the support of preaching,
and TO Mrs. Dexter for lamps for the desk
for social meetings. PASTOR.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13

IL. C. Porter has sold his place in the
village to Hon. l. X. Batcheder. Mr.. Port
er goes from town TO Hinsdale, N. H., with
the good wishes of a large circle of friends
for his happiness and success in business
in that village across the river. As me-
chanic we can truly recommend him to all
who may need his services, while in the
particular branch of dentistry which he
attempts to follow, he has few superiors,
and cannot easily fail 10 give satisfaction.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13
HinBdale, N. H.

The drain on Main street is undergo
ing thorough repairs.
Henry Abbott, Esq, of Winchester,
will address the Hayes & Wheeler club
next Saturday evening, at Hopkins hall.
On recent occasion the select debat-
ing association had under consideration
the extravaganza of American people as
being the result of the present depression
in business. The debate was conducted
with enthusiasm and nearly every mem
Der present participated in its discus
sion. The resolution on its merits was de-
cided by the house in the affirmative, while
the board Of decisiod rendered his opinion
on The weight of argument in tue negative.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13

On the last day of the County fair the
base drum was distinctly heard at West.
minister, a straight distance of eleven miles.
Mr.. Charles A. Nutting return ed on
Friday last from Wailsfield, W.T., with IS
head of COWS and young cattle, and on
Monday he sold among his neighbors 81
head.
Mr.. j. r. Morse is making extensive
repairs on his residence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13

Sou then and Western travellers 10 the
Centennial who intend visiting New York,
will find the Grand Union hotel opposite
the Grand Central depot, one of the best
hotels in New York to visit at. II is so
near the depot that the traveller is spared all
annoyance aud expense of carriage, bag
is such that street, car aud stage lines radi-
ate from this point to all parts OF the city.
1t has elegantly furnished rooms, has all
the latest Improvements, and is run on the
European plan. Travellers visiting New
York on their way 10 or from the Centen-
NAL, will mud this hotel par excellence In
every respect. 1t is under the manage !,
ment of w. ID. Garrison, and has becomf
one of the most popular hotels in the cltgy
of New York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13

Owing to the length Of the Secretary's
report and the lateness of the hour
"Wednesday a. ny at which it was receiv-
ed, we are reluctantly compelled 10 defer
the publication of the premium list of the
North River Agricultural Society to next
week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13

The Democrats persisted for several
days in claiming Colorado for the purpose,
doubtless, of helping their cause in Ohio
and Indiana. There seems TO be no reason
able doubt, however, that the new and
youngest Slate is Republican by from l5OOio
1000 majority.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13

The official figures OF the Maine election
are published. They give Governor Con-
nor a majority of 15,O37 over Talbot, gain
of more than 1000 over last year, and
more than 5000 more than the average
majorities for the past nine years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13

Judge Hoar has consented 10 run as
boiling candidate for Congress against Gen.
Butler in the 9TH Massachusetts district,
and in retaliation the Butler men threaten
10 vote for Adams for governor and thus
endanger the reelection of Mr.. Rice. The
contest will be hot one.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13

Quite number of the citizens of Fay
eltevile are preparing to visit the Cenlen-
NAL. They will probably leave this week.
L. I. Winslow has opened a new store
in this place and offers to the public large
as sortment of well selected goods. EO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13

William Willard of Keane, N. H.,
brakeman on conductor Pittsinger's train
on the Ashuelot railroad, was found dead
in his bed on Monday morning at a private
house in South Vernon, where he had
stopped over night. The cause of his death
is supposed 10 have been heart disease.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13

Friday, October 9th, has been designat-
cd as Vermonps day at the Centennial. At
IL o'clock a. m. an address on "The his
tory and growth of the state" will be de-
livered at judges hall by Henry Clark of
Rutland
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13

The election in Georgia last week result
ed, as was expected, in great Democratic
victory, the majority being anywhere be-
tween so 900 and rs, 900.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13

Rev. N. +. Perry of Brattloboro will
preach in the Congregational church, next
Sunday afternoon, ut $3.50 o'clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13

The following entries were made: Geo
Morrison, SaxtOns River; II. S. Smith,
Guilford; + Miller, Wilmington q
Davis. Brattleboro; p Vail Londonderry.
Premiums awarded, IL S Smith, Guilford,
] G Davis, Brattleboro, %.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES.

Newfane, Mrs c IS Worcester, paper re-
ceiver, book mark and slipper case, 100;
Ida Parsons, moss album and button mon
ument, zoe; Mrs A V May, cage of cana
ries, 5Oci Ada Burnham, charm Scales Of
perforated card board) Csc; Arthur War
re n, basket OF gOurds, Csc; Mrs C Downs,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13
THOROUGHBRED STOCK.

Bulls 2 yrs old, 1st, d. w. Gates, 4 4; year
lings, LIST, w. X. Rand. 4 bull calf, lst, p
Rulter q Son, 4; ID, d w Gates, 3 4; thor
oughbred cows, lst, D W Gates, G %, b
Ware, Al Sd, d w Gales, 3; heiler calves,
LIST, w II Rand, 4; I'd, d w Gates, 8; 80, P.
Rutter Il Son, 2. Holsteins, lst, Charles
Houghton, 7. Jerseys, lst, b Ware, 10.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13
TOOLS AND MANUFACTURES.


E,tey Il Co., organs, So; j Retting &
Co., 2 chamber sets, 5; w II II Hoton,
sample boots, 3.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13

Plymouth Rock and Brahma chickens,
LIST, ] A Miller, 50; I'd, Buff Cochins and
Golden Hamburgs, + II Churchill, l;
Sd, w r Rand, Silver Hamburgs, /; geese
and goslings, p c Convey, soc; Muscovy
ducks, L o Powers, soc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-10-13

Sara Holden, Brookline, oil paintings,
500; C L Howe, Brattleboro, photographs,
200; Mrs ] b Stebbins, Brookline, pieces
pencillng, 1.25; Nellie Walker, Pondville,
kindergarten picture perforated work.
25; Ella Walker Pondville, water colors,
soc; Martha e Knapp, Dummerston, spray
work, cross and flowers, soc; Viola Will
son Fayetteville, spraywork motto, book
and ferns, SOC; Eliza Burnap, Townshend,
spraywork motto, so; notices, Mrs NJ f
Howard, Jamaica perforated card board on
black velvet, soc; Ann Nichols, Town
shend, worsted, 25c; Mrs Anna E Batch
elder, worsted, Zoe; Sarah E Goddard, w
Townshend, worsted, 25e; wreaths and boz
quels, Ella Gleason, Wardsboro, feather
work boquet LOO; Mrs Maria E Atteridge
wreath feather flowers LOO; Mrs d Coane
Newfane, hair wreath, 200; Mrs Joseph
Gallup, Guilford, leatherwork, LOO Mrs f
s Livermore, Townsheud, worsted wreath,
75c;