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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21

The suggestion which a correspondent
makes in another column in regard to an
appropriate local celebration of the centen-
NAL anniversary of our national existence
is timely o ne. and is worthy the careful
consideration Of every patriotic citizen of
Windham county. We quite agree with
our correspondent that ii is none too soon
TO give the matter intelligent thought and
discussion. That the celebration of the
next Fourth of July will be more universal
and On a much larger scale than ever before
there can he no doubt, and Judging by all
past experience the people of Windham
county will be none behind their neigh
bors in the enthusiasm Of the occasion; but
neither there shall be one general county
celebration, or whether each town shall
shift for itself, is an open question, on which
there will probably be difference of opin-
ion. For our own part we see no objection
to the idea Of one general, rousiug celebra-
ton, in which all the towns shall unite,
provided an easily accessible point, which
possesses the accommodations and facilities
for successfully carrying ont such an I'M
dertaking, be selected. And we might go
a step farther and say that it would seem
that Bratteboro is, of all others in the coun-
ty, The town which possesses such requisite
facilities and accommodations. 1t is, at
least, not probable that this town will let
the Fourth of July, 1876, so by without
suitable recognition within her own bord-
ers. But, as we have already said, the
whole question has two sides, and our col
umns are open 10 its discussion within all
reasonable limits.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21

Last Friday evening Grafton and Gold
en- Rule oranges met in the town hall 10 in
stall the officers of Golden Rule grange. A
large number of invited guests, including
the families of the grangsrs were present,
forming pleasant gathering of about one
hundred and twenty-five persons. The in-
Sailing ceremonies were conducted by
Worthy Master J. II. Austin of Golden
Rule grange, assisted by Bro. o. E. Merri-
field of Fayetteville. At their conclusion
bountifnl supper was served, aud on
leaving the tables the company were again
called to order and listened to an opening
speech from the newly installed master, af-
ter which the literary exercises, consisting
of sentiments and responses, interspersed
with music, were concluded by the lee.
turer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21


The receipts of the fair and festival Of
the NJ. E. Ladies' Aid Society, on the even
ing OF the 18Th inst, were $16O.
The selectmen are building a lookup
in the basement of the town ball.
The annual meeting of the Putney Ii
brary Association was held Jan. 11th, and
the following officers chosen for the ensu-
ing year: President, J. X. Parker; sccre-
tary, S. w. Houghton, Jr.; treasurer, c.
w. Kimball; librarian, Miss Abbie Baker
executive committee, Mrs. II. L. Baker, j.
w. Stowell, Mrs. Abbie Hitchcock, Miss
Eliza NJ. Crawford financial committee,
II. +. Baker, r. C. Hitchcock, Mrs. John
Thwing.
Miss L. r. Hamilton of Northampton,
Mass, is expected 10 give select readings
in the town hall on Friday evening of next
week. No charge for admission.
The Putney Grange held a regular
meeting Friday eve, Jan. IA, when the in
stallation ceremonies were performed by
w. NJ. George Walker Of Evening Star
grange, Dummerston, after which the
members gathered around the tables which
had been prepared by the ladies, and en-
joyed a pleasant hour in discussing the
eatables, interspersed with spicy speeches
by the members OF the grange.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21

West BRA ttIeboro.

The first regular meeting of our village
lyceum was held in Academy Hall, We'd
nesday evening. The exercises consisted
of vocal and instrumental music, declama-
tons, debate, and the reading Of an ex-
cellent paper. The prospect is that the
thing will be a success. The next meeting
will be held on Thursday evening of the
present week, when the taxation of church
property will be talked about. There will
also be music, declamations, and a paper.
Leroy Mixer has sold his house near
the covered bridge, known as the "Muz-
zy place." TO Dexter Ames for S2O50.
On Tuesday, Henry Warrinor killed a
yearling heifer, whose dressed weight was
$50 pounds. Pretty good for yearingl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21

On wednesday evening, Jan. II, Miss
Nellie Il. Briggs, daughter Of Mr.. Jared
Briggs, bad an greeable surprise by about
forty of her young associates calling upon
her-it being the 18th anniversary Of her
birthday-and presenting her with nice
set of iewelry. The articles, together with
two nice dresses from her parents, were
presented by Miss Mary L. Starr, and
gratefully received by the recipient The
evening was spent in social amusemenls
suited TO the occasion, which was one Of
peculiar pleasure to the young people, and
much satisfaction to Miss Briggs and FAM
lily.
Prof. S. o. Chandler Of Dedham, Mass,
recently lectured in this place on Geology,
much TO the satisfaction Of an appreciative
audience.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21

The annual circular of Dun, Barlow &
Co.'S Mercantile Agency gives the number
of failures in the United States in 1875 rs
774O, and the aggregate of liabilities as S2ol,
O6O, 1858. The number of failures is the
largest in i've years, and the aggregate of
liabilities the largest, with the exception
of 1873, but the average amount of liabili-
ties is The smallest for the five years. This
shows that more small concerns were fore
ed to give way. The number of failures
in New England was 1885, the liabilities
$4O,0l5, l64, the number in 1874 being 100,
liabilities Sl5,S45,00O. The books of the
agency report 100000 persons in business
in the United States, and show that one in
fifty-two failed last year. There may be
some comfort in being told that in Canada,
where there is good banking system on a
specie basis and light taxation, the failures
were one in twenty-eight.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21
MInadaIe. N. H.

Rev. Messrs. c. w. Burnham, Baptist,
and Il. Bradford, Methodist, exchanged
pulpils last Sabbath afternoon.
"A union service was held in the Meth
odist church ON Sunday evening. A good
number were in attendance.
The fiflh issue of Zion's Journal, pre-
scented lately at the Ladies' Benevolent So
ciety rooms, was exceedingly good in both
quantity aud quality. The editresses have
the assurance of those who listened to its
contents of having accomplished in very
neat, able and efficient manner the editorial
work Of this number. May the next be
equally as good.
Some sixty of our citizens aud young
people, on tho evening of Jan. 10th, attend
ed the dramatic entertainment at Win
chester. The drama "Moll Pitcher" aud
the farce "Rough Diamond" were finely
rendered on that occasion by the Winches-
ter Dramatic Association.
Quite pleasing and instructive lecture
was pronounced at tho Congregational
church, last week, in opposition TO the
right OF female suffrage, by Mrs. NJ. G.
Wheaton of Kalamazoo, Mich. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21

The 18th inst. was the occasion of an
other of those birthday parties which, for
several years, have been held in honor of
Mrs. Polly Holton. Her children and their
families, with many friends, 10 the num-
Der of thirty-tive, gathered in the evening,
bringing offerings until her table was COW
cred with presents; her heart was lighiened
OF lis burdens end trials, and new courage
given her 10 commence the 96th year of her
life. We found her cheerful aud hopeful,
with no word of repining. She even speaks
OF her paralyzed limb in a humorous man
ner-calls it "lazy." During the evening a
bountiful supper was spread, and we can
only imagine her thoughts when sealed
where she could look upon her children,
the Oldest being nearly seventy-three, with
their families about them. She has had
fourteen children and ten are now living,
nine were at the party, and all of the falni-
lies represented. Grandmother was kindly
remembered by those who could not be
present, and many friends sent tokens of
remembrance Greenfield Gazette.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21
West HALIFAX,

The tannery is now running with its
full complement of help.
The week u prayer was observed by
the Baptist churches, meetings having
been held every evening during the week.
We know of no one who needs the
sympathy of friends more than Mr.. John
Farnham, who is suffering severely from a
cancer upon his lip, be not being able TO
swallow anything except liquid, and, to all
appearance. eaunOt live long. He bears
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21
NOrth6eId, Mass.

The Montague Unitarian Society have
engaged Rev. Mr.. Sunderland of North
field to supply their pulpit for year from
April, services 10 be held at 4 p. III.
e. C. Nash butchered three hogs Jan.
9Th, the weight of which after arriving in
Brattleboro, was fourteen hundred pounds.
He killed one about three weeks before
that weighed 400; the whole weight of the
four was 1900, making an average Of $50
pounds.
Nelson Severance fell while taking
down tobacco few days since, and broke
the bones of his leg in two places. lie is
now doing well.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21

his suffering with Christian patience and
resignation.
The mania for weddings seems to con-
tinue. for there has been still another in
the village, and this time "wooden" one.
The friends of Mr.. and Mis-. Willard
Weeks, TO the number of fifty or more,
met on the evening of the 18th, to celebrate
their fiflh marriage anniversary. With
numerous presents for the happy pair, a
bountifuly spread table, and music and
dancing, all went merrily as marriage
bell " until well into the hours OF morning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21

subscriptions will be received at the
o flee of o. E. Butterfield and S. 4. Daven-
port for the capital stock Of national bank
in this town.
The Roberts brothers have sold their
blacksmith shop TO Oscar Howe.
The annual village meeting will be
held in the town house next Saturday eve
ming, Jan. %. +.
The Wilmington Dramatic Club will
give their annual entertainment on We'd
nesday and Thursday evenings, Feb. ID,
and Sd, at which time they will present
the popular comedy Still waters run deep,
and tho pleasing farce, Poor PlIlcoddy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21

The village lyceums have been well sus-
tanned in Fayetteville during the present
winter, and each succeeding one is gener-
ally pronounced the best. The last lyceum
was held Wednesday evening, Jan. H.
The exercises commenced with music, fol-
lowed by select readings by Mrs. &. L. Da-
wilson, after which we were favored with
stirring music by the malo quartetle then
came a recitation, "What an old man saw
at the fair" by our venerable townsmau,
Mr.. Simon Phillips, which was rendered
effective by good acting. Next in order
came the discussion of tte following ques-
ton : "ReSoiUed, That horse racing at agri-
cultural fairs is demoralizing." NJ. o.
Howe, c. w. Bingham and Rev. c. Burn
ham sustained the affirmative, and ]. J.
Green the negative. The affirmative labor
ed 10 show that the horse has a demoraliz-
ing effect upon man considered apart from
ia cling, and endeavored to prove that the
"a ce course is not a benefit TO the morals of
the community, while the negative main
Ia ined that notwithstanding the betting and
rum drinking which always accompanies
the race, that it is the crack" which has
placed most Of tho agricultural fairs on
sure footing, aud it was contended that JUS
ice 10 the horse demands that he shall have
the same chance 10 exhibit bis powers that
ther animals have. Afler the discussion
We listened to the reading of the Fayete-
willie Enterprise, edited by Mrs. II. Newell
and Miss Eta Newell, which was followed
by a song, 1.-The Little Match Girl" by Ef-
tie and Lula. Adjourned 10 meet two weeks
from that night.
The singing school taught by C. w.
Bingham of Gilsum, N. H., is now more
than half through. The interest and at
tend ance is increasing and the advance
ment made by beginners speaks well for
the instructor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21

Response by d. +. Bingham, ESQ.
8. The centennial year of American in-
dependence the nations glory II wit
nesses the highest prosperity and widest
usefulness of our Order.
Response by the band in the absence OF
Hon. II. w. Psrker, Claremont.
@. The Working Tools Of our Profession.
when Solomon, with Plumb in hand,
Had babe the Temple upright stand,
with Square did all its angles try,
From East to West, from base TO sky,
with Leuet then its equal bearings found
And said, IN symbols, from the Holy Ground:
"All men are equal at their birth,
Heirs Of the earth and skies;
All men are level when that earth
Fades from their dying eyes"
Response by Rev. Thomas Jefferson Tay-
lor, Windsor.
7. The Grand Communicates OF Yer
mont and New pshiro-while the Con-
necticut rolls TO ocean may their ban
ners wave over its waters.
Response by NJ. X. Paine of Windsor. in
behalf the Grand Commandery of Yer
mont,
"And now to conclude this interesting, and
doubt not, profitable occasion, give you
"A sentiment, in response TO which let us all
join, with hearts aud voices. / give you
Aud Lang Syne,' and let it DO our partin 9
pledge that, when in distant years our
memories shall revert to the occasion which
has witnessed this happy gathering,
Wen take cup o kindness Jet
For aud lang syne.'"
The company joined heartily in singing
Aud Lang Syne, in compliance with this
request, and at its close returned to tho hall
where the gay jewellers continued their fes-
tivities, led by the charming music of the
combined bands. The mornings north
ward trains saw the visiting members OF
the fraternity on their way homo, with their
ladies, and so closed this fourth annual re-
union which, we are glad to know, proved
a success financially as we'll as socially.
GENERAL NOTES.
The Bratlleboro members of the Order
furnished the ball and lis elaborate decora-
tions at their own expense. The commit
tees of arrangements and OF reception, I'M
der the efficient lead of their respective
chairmen, worked zealously and effective
ly for the success of the gathering, and it
was pleasant to hear the visiting strangers
so unanimous in giving expression TO the
feeling that Brattleboro had done herself
great credit on this occasion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21

1t would be difficult to find man who
believes that the chances for Democratic
success in the coming presidential canvass
have been enhanced by the speeches of Hill
and Cox in the amnesty debate last week.
On the contrary, the principal effect of the
debate is in its unmaskiug the Democratic
party and showing the real spirit and pur-
poses of its southern members. The more
sensible of the northern democrats are sick
of Hill and his extreme set, and don't
mean that any of them shall have chance
TO speak as Hill did, again.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21

Mr.. Bristow pursues his war on the whis-
key ring with unrelenting vigor. Fifteen
dstillers at st. Louis pleaded guilty to con-
spiracy to defraud the government, on Fri
day, and at Chicago the same day, the
grand jury of the United States circuit court
returned six additional indictments against
wbiskey dealers and government officials.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21

Much indignation is expressed over the
fact that the outrageous and reasonable
speeches of Hill and Cox in the debate of
last week are not printed in the Congress
sional Record as they were delivered. All
the worst passages are either omitted or
changed, so that Blaine could justly taunt
them with delivering one speech and print
ing another. The speeches of these two
democrats as printed in the Record are not
what they actually said, but what on ma
ture rHection they concluded they ought 10
have said. The fact is significant one.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21

The number of deaths in New York last
week, with mean temperature of 800, was
1863 less than the number during the Same
period last year, when the average marked
by the thermometer was 10 lower-a pref
ty clear indication that moderate winter
weather like the present is not necessarily
unhealthy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21

Miss Townsley, though quite unwell,
commenced her labors in tho Baptist
church last Saturday evening. She held
services through the Sabbath, but owing TO
exhaustion, was unable TO continue on
Monday. She is now at her hotel in Brat
tleboro, but meetings will be held every
evening during the week under the direc-
ton of Rev. Mr.. Chick.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21

The Eeecher scandal assumes new
phase, and the proposed Church Council to
consider Mrs. Moulton's case has been
abandoned. Rev. Drs. Buddingtou and
Storrs were not congenial to the Beecher
faction, and so the council has been upset.
An Advisory Council is now promised, in
which Plymouth church will have the
whole selection of churches.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21

a Michigan ex-soldier writes to the
Grand Rapids Eagle that it was pretty hard
to be an Andersonville prisoner, but that
in his widest dreams 1t never occurred to
him that the men who ruled his prison
would one day be defending their infa-
nous conduct in the very halls of the ma
ton he was suffering TO save.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21

After year of quiet there is more trouble
in Louisiana. The Senate have requested
the Governor 10 send the militia to protect
the courts in East and West Feliciana and
East Baton Rouge parishes. If the militia
is not sufficient the President will be called
uDon
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21

William Bell left Coleraine, Mass, 20
years ago, and settled in Illinois about ~
years since, one of his neighbors was MUIR
dered in her barn-yard, and, as Bell had
TO pass through the yard, that morning, to
his work in tue woods, he was convicted
OF the crime and hung at Waukegan, H.,
after he had vainly written to several of
his former townsmen for testimonials of
good character. Now the real murderer,
a nelghbor OF both victims, has made a
deAlh-bed confession Of the crime.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21

The lower branch of Congress has asked
TO sec the correspondence with Spain, re-
lating to the Cuban question, and it will be
furnished at an early day. 1t will un-
doubtedly allsy all anxiety as to the prob
ability of a war with Spain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21

Augustus Schell has issued a call for the
Democratic National Committee to meet at
Washington Feb. %, TO iix upon tho time
and place for holding the National Conven-
linn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21

The wife of Ex-President johnson died
at the residence of her daughter, Mrs.
Judge Patterson, near Greeayille, al eiev-
ca o'clock last Saturday night.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21
GBeDermont pBanir,
DRATTLEBORO
FRIDAY EVENING, JAN. 81, 1876.

Toe Winter of l776 is said TO have been
unusually mild, aud similar to the present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21

In the year 1875 there were % deaths in
town, at an average age OF over 45 years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-21
THE BANQUET.

At midnight the grand banquet at the
Brooks House took place, and Mr. Good
hue may we'll fellcitale himselfon the hearty
compliments which his effort in this direc-
ton called forth from all who participated.
The tables with their profusion OF bouquets
of choice flowers, and their snowy noun
tains of cake covered with Masonic en-
blems, to say nothing OF the other Access
series, presented very handsome appear
ance, while most essential of all, the Cuisine
proved in every respect, TO be such as to
meet the requirements of the most exact
ing. Music by the orchestra welcomed
the guests. When seated at the tables the
party was called 10 order by L. A. Chitten-
den, President OF the Union, and grace was
said by the Rev. Thos. Jefferson Taylor,
chaplain of the occasion. At the close of
the repaSt Mr.. A. S. Wait of Newport,
N. H., toast master OF the occasion, in a
few happy and well chosen words, grace
fully presented the following toasts, which
were responded to by the gentlemen lndl-
Gated =
l. Free Masonry-As high as the heav-
ems, as deep as TO 0arth's centre, its breadth
from North TO South. its length from far
thsst East TO utmost West,-so extensive is
Masonic charity.
Response by Kittredge HaskIns, ESQ.
2. The past and the present of our Ma
sonic Union.
Response by f. A. Chlttenden, President.
3. The true mission OF our Masonic I'm
ion.
Response by A. w. Baker, L K President.
4. The Arts and Sciences att ons
from living God, the foundations upon
which our Order rests.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-18
Che Curt.
fine Arts

ART SALE.
a owing FIRE which TOOK place on the evening
of election day Nov = the Photographic gallery adjoining
MINERs ART GALLERIES, SO BlDADWAl,
the private collection OF valuable Paintings ana
Water COlOTs belonging 70
MIR. CHARLES KNAP,
which was announced tor l4th inst, neces
sai1ly Withdrawn Tie galleries having been IN the mean
tine repaired and the Paintings (which were not injured IN
%, leasU being rehung. - .......~.
Are agsn open fur exhibition free DAY AND EVENING,
ard the sale take place
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, Nov. Il and
%. at ~ O'Clock
To yaiuaDe collection u works OF inc
a uOp cornolssrurs and amateurs - specially invited,
~ II .bracc. linJcr OF representative pictures by our
leading nativu artists well choice and important eNah'
p.s of DISTINGUISHED modern European painters
n. d. MIEl.i. AuctloneeT.
Ofce ami Ar Galleries, SO 81 roadway. New-l ork.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-18
Danune Ata0emies.


ALLEN DODWORTH's DANCING SCHOOL,
~ REMOVED TO No 6Sl FIFTH-ANE
now oPEN FOR THE RECEPTION OF PUPILS
POI particulars send lOr Circular
New-York tribune., 1876-11-18
Gi:rat!ors Wan,s0-- femGIss.

NRESSMAKER.-Can cut; ft perfect ladies
0r children. taken IN. OF 50 OBt on resotblo
l-rs Address DSESsMAKEl, BOX %. tribune uptown
1 sHf- rr.Y, f..4
New-York tribune., 1876-11-18
Religions Notires.

American Tenperanre Jni0D.-Eighth Of the series.
stsiawav Hal. SUNDAY, Nov. 10. IN. Exercises
BTaycr Rev W. II. DE PUY, assistant eiiloi ChIsuan
Allocate lecture Alcohol isir ted, ~ = lAMBtHi,
~ a. II. d. address, I'rOf NANDEltWE1Dh tne , einl
subject, starch ana
Rea0ns to ALCOHOL with eXpermentsl recitation dfs
gEsNIE r. PARKS; solo, " Be Thou IdthinL' ShOh1h
MEEk~
Taos. McTAGGART. Secretary. j. b. GIBBs. President
AEIi,y Baptist Church. West Pity fourths,, west OF
EigItlgvc., Rev D. W. X WILLIAMS, pasior-Preachlg
on SUNDAY MORNING at l0A9 O'clock sunday'schooi at
2A5GeiOeS.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-18

Ocean Steamers.
A MEXICAN STEAMSHIP LINE, between
IA PhilaaeIphia and Lyerpeol calling a. 9esnsown r'uf'
steamers 70 sail from Pniadeiphia as ieho"si no =,
INN An A-.......No % 0HIO...... pee IL
~ ffrIpIspIe Nov 20 pen NsYJvANIA. Dec. ~
LORD Give. .-.--, Dee ! fCIIn "a ~ oI ~" :"
Cabin s7b TO Al oo inisrrneiiate, $40 steerage s2S
PETER WRIGHT SONS Gen Aseuntss' ns iaaa ~
JOHN MCDONALD. Battery place n T.