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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-24
West Brattleboro.

The fail term OF Brattleboro Academy
will close Tuesday, Nov. Is. The winter
term will begin Jan. 1, 1877, under the
management Of Charles S. Linsley, A. b., a
graduate OF Middlebury College, who
comes to us well recommended by Presi-
dent Hurlburt and other competent judges.
We are glad to learn that Mr.. Linsley has
secured the services OF Mrs. Anna S. New
man as preceptress. Mrs. Newman won
golden opinions for herself during the SER
vice OF the late Mr.. Lang, and especially
has she done so since his death.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-24

the interest Of humanity, that we can see
no reason why 1t should not at once be-
como law but It has in fact, we believe,
met with some opposition Of purely sem
timeDtal character. We hope, however,
that, before its opponents secure or advo-
cate its defeat, they will remember that, at
the present day II is a necessity OF the study
OF medicine and surgery that its students
and practitioners should obtain much of
their requisite knowledge at the disseciing
table, aud that, in face Of this fact, we are
so much behind the times that the possess
ion or use of body Tor purposes of dissec-
ton is now a crime in this State. The bill
in question seems TO be provided with ev-
cry necessary safeguard, and, we believe,
ought 10 receive favorable action.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-24

KNAPP, Geo. +. Barker, Mfr. Bousher, Will
liam d. Cole, Patrick Fitzgerald, DR.. J. II.
Hannaford, S. p. Leonard, Asa p. Moor
man 2, win @. Morris. L. c. Sheldon, II.
II. Stewart, Michael liter, Theodore Ten
ney, J. 7. weatherhead.
Miscellsneous.-Allen Wood & Co.
NUT FOR THE GRAMMAR CLASS.
In the Congregationalist for Nov. 18th,
first page, article headed "Take abundant
Steep" occur these words: any dear,
though imperfect brother, who do not find
yourself able to Sleep" &c. Now Is the
verb "do find" correct in form9 and If so,
what about The rule that the predicate must
agree with its SUBJECT nomiuatiye in num-
Der and person7 L.
ITALY AND ROME.
Another crowded house welcomed the
Rev. Mr.. Moors at the Unitarian church
last Thursday evening to listen to his lee
ture on Italy and Rome. In reply to the
question so often asked as TO what foreign
city the European traveller finds most in
tereslng, Mr.. Moors said that this would
depend very much on individual taste and
inclination. To one, London, with its vast
ness and its whirl of busy life, TO another,
Paris, its gayety and lis elegance, 10 the
Biblical student, Jerusalem and its sacred
associations, and to the lover of art, Flor
euce, with its unrivalled collections from
the old masters, would each have their
special attraction and fascination, but for
himself he must say that in Rome he found
more TO interest, amusc and instruct him
than in any other city that he visited. A
suggestion which the speaker dropped Ia
this connection is worth making special
note OF, viz, that how much and what tue
foreign traveller sees or enjoys depends
very much on what he carries with him I;
or, in other words that previous careful
reading and study is necessary to enable
one TO derive the best results aud the great
est enjoyment from his stay abroad. In
entering upon his description OF Rome Mr..
Moors gave, for the benefit of the young, a
brief and clear statement of the move
ments and causes which, a few years since,
res ulted in a UNITED Italy," deprived the
Pope of his temporal power, and rendered
hun (goluntaryD prisoner in the Vatican.
The sights and scenes of the External city,"
81. Peier's, the Vatican, the csIscombs, the
und erground recesses where the early
Christians met 10 worship God when TO be
Christian was a crime-lhese, and many
other things of like interest were described
in Mr.. Moors's peculiarly vivid and enter
taining manner, aud the audience listened
with closest attention 10 the end. Iadeed,
1t seems 10 be the case that just as this
course is drawing to its close the public be-
gin 10 realize the fact they may not soon
again have a series of entertainments offer
ed them combining so much solid instruc-
ton and real enjoyment as the reverend
gentleman land Senator) has crowded into
these seven lectures.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-24

The latest dispatches from South Caro-
lima state that the canvassing board has is
sued certificates of election 10 the Republi-
can electors, and TO all the members of the
Legislature except for Lauren' and Edge
field counties, thus securing a majority OF
the Legislature TO the Republican side and
ensuring the defeat Of Hampton and the
election OF Chamberlain. This action
caused much excitement and Wade Hamp-
ton files protest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-24

THE BANNER REPUBLICAN, COUNTY
This is the title Windsor county proudly
claims. At the last election she polled The
heaviest Republican vote in her history
SECS. In September, the Republican vote
was 5,22O, showing a gain OF AS, or about 8
per cent. The Democratic vote in Septem-
Der was 1,sll, and in November 1919
gain of lOS, or fraction over per cent.
In 1872 Grant received 5,463 and Greeley
l,ll9. The Republican majority is 1854.
Windsor county gives the largest Repub-
lican vote and the largest Republican ma
jority of any county in the State.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-24
Jas.a,ea.

. l
-Lyceum, on Tuesday evening 2s.h inst.
President, Geo. Kellogg; vice president,
Lewis Phelps; secretary, E. F. Russell ;
prudential committee, Aaron Bemis, John
q. Robinson. Question: "Resolved, that
the policy of the United States is against
the annexation OF territory" Dlsputanls
afirmative-H. F. Wolcoit, o. J. Ester
brooks; negalive-F. NJ. Butler, F. L.
sprague. Defamation by John L. KLowl-
ton; select readings by Aggie NJ. Shum-
way and Carrie w. Russell.
Rev. A. d. Emmons exchanged last
Sabbath with Rev. Mr.. Butler of Slratton,
and Rev, ]. II. Parmelee with Rev. Mr..
Watrous OF Dover.
Examination OF teachers at the village
school house on Saturday, 25lh inst, at 9
A. n.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-24
Bernardston. Mas.

The fall term of Powers Institute closed
last Tuesday evening, The Nth inst, with
an exhibition. The speaking was very
good and The audience expressed them
selves highly pleased with the exercises.
Among the speakers of the evening were
ii. j. Davenport, son Of Hon. Chas. N.
Davenport Of Brattleboro, and G. C. Briggs
of Sadawga, W., both of whom did honor
TO their Stale. The school is highly pros
porous, there having been los pupils dur
ing the term.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-24

During.the past year we have labored untirngly to
make the PHGs1I an that IT 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 our efforts to advance every
local interest," and it is also pleasure to know that
abors in this direction have been appreciated
has been indicated by many personal acknowledge
ments and by a constantly increasing subscription
list,
As regards our upon all political and general
matters, the columns Of the paper speak for them
selves We have strven for the triumph Of the best
elements Of the Republican psrty-for a genuine Re
form-we have borsd earnestly to advance the inter
ess 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 AJAX for that
degree Of support which shall properly encourage us
TO continued and renewed efforts in behalf Of pa
trons and Of the community in which we are placed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-24
NOuth LONDONDERRY.

Mr.. Otis Bovee and family left Monday
morning to find home in Iowa.
Mr.. A. d. Whitman is building a large
shop to be used as machine aud repair
shop.
-Jelhro Combs, an aged citizen of this
place, died last weekin Marlboro, N. H.,
whittier he had gone on a visit. His re-
mains were brought here for interment.
The fire company will give an exhibit
ton at the town hall next week Tuesday.
The proceeds viii be devoted 10 lie pur-
ehassof hose. Give them fall house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-24

A bill has been introduced in the House
by our brother Swain Of Bellows Falls,
''for the advancement of anatomical
science which authorizes overseers Of the
poor, or other proper officers, TO surrender
to physician, on request, the body Of any
pauper who may die within the limits OF
his jurisdiction, and who would have to be
buried at the public expense, to be by him
used for the advancement of anatomical
science; provided that the body shall not
be so surrendered II the deceased, during
his last illness, requested to be buried, or
ifhis kindred shall require his remains to
be buried, or ifthe deceased was stranger
suddenly dying before making himself
known. limo case can the body be re-
moved from the State, or he used for other
than scientific purposes and afier the body
has been so used, the remains must be ''de-
Gently buried" at the expense of the physi-
clan. Neither can body be 80 surrender
ed, H. the deceased have relatives, unless
they shall expressly refuse to receive and
bury 1t. This bill Is so careful in its word
log, its provisions are SO wise and timely,
and Its object is, In effect, so genuinely In
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-24

The Democracy arc uneasy over the fact
that few companies of troops have lately
been ordered TO Washington. Reliable in
formation says that not over 1900 men in
all will be gathered there, and that, if the
movement has any significance whatever
it simply means that in the present excited
state Of the country President Grant is de-
termined that peace and order shall be pre-
served, that the public property shall be
protected, and that whoever is declared
president shall be quietly inaugurated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-24

Our sidewalks and Main street have
been undergoing recent repairs aud the
people in the i'm mediate vicinity are much
gratiied with them. We only wish that
they might be made more extensive.
Ills anticipated that lively discus
sion will take place Monday evening, Dec.
4, by the members OF the literary society
in the debate OF the question, "That it is
better 10 marry a woman you don't love
than 10 love a woman you can't marry"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-24
GBtDtrmont 4benif.
BRATTLEBORo
FRIDAY EVENING, NOV. "a, 1876.
The Phoenix for 1877.

UITH the next issue Of the PHdNTI the subscrip-
tons Of our Campaign subscribers will expire and,
unless Otherwise ordered during the next two weets,
all such papers will be stopped in accordance with the
understanding at the time the subscriptions began.
We should be glad to have all such subscriptions re-
neved for the coming year and any who 90 desire can
have the paper continued until January 1874 for -,
the regular yearly subscription price.
EI- In ACCORDANCE WITH oUR USUAL CUSTOM WE
ALSO oTTER THE PHGsrx TO ALL NEW SUBSCRIBE
ERs IN wRDHAM COUNTY hOss fLb date 10
JaHHary, 1s7s,--14 S,oHfhS--Tor s2.OO-or
s9.25 to single subscribers outside the county.
Important TO BrattIeboro Subscribers.
THE PnoSux will be furnished to Brattieboro sub
rrbers for the coming year for s2OO delivered at the
post once.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-24

There is one consolation in all this con-
tention, and it is like mighty anchor TO a
ship in storm. Gen. Grant is President.
The country seldom needed frmer hand
at the helm than now. He sleadies the
ship, and The passengers feel safe. Let the
Storm rage as fiereely as it may-let, the
hotheads threaten and excited partisans
act the part Of fanatics ;-Grant Is there.
His moral influence in the malntenance OF
order is au-powerful, and however excited
men may get, there, will be no attempt at
violence. Hampshire Gazette.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-24

The Legislature met in joint assembly
on Thursday last and elected DR.. George
Nichols of Mortified Secretary of State,
Jed p. Ladd Of Allburg Auditor of Ac-
counts, James s. Peck of Montpelier Adju-
tant and Inspector General, Levi G. Kings
ley of Rutland Quartermaster General.
The balance of the State officers Will be
elected at session OF the joint assembly
to be held on Friday OF this week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-24
E'utAey.

The State superintendent OF schools,
Mr.. Conapt, lectured to a small audience
at the town hall, Tuesday evening, the 18th
inst. The chief drilt of his lecture was the
superiority OF the town system over the
district system in conducting the common
schools of the State, especially FROM an
econ9mical and equal, taxation standpoint.
argnihglhat thaltoT n system, where it has
been tried, proves cheaper and more equal
on the tax payer than the old district sys-
TEN. w.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-24

"BULLDozING," term which has un-
doubleday puzzled many readers OF Louis
lana dispatches since the election, is de-
fined as the operations of an organization
OF armed whites, called "Bulldozers,"
formed ostensibly to prevent negroes from
stealing the cotton crops, but during the
past campaign this organization was charg-
ed with intimidating the colored voters
hence the use of the term.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-24

Governor Ingersoll of Connecticut, who
heads the Democratic electoral ticket in
that State, is ineligible, inasmuch as he
holds an Office OF profit and trust under
the government-that of Commissioner Of
the circuit court. This fact having come
out perhaps we shall now hear less about
the ineligibility of Republican electors.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-24

The following appointments upon the
staff Of His Excellency Gov. Fairbanks are
announced: John A. Sheldon of Rutland,
Julius j. Estey of Brattleboro, Albert c.
Hubbell of Bennington, Albert W. Hast
ings of st. Johnsbury,-these gentlemen TO
be Aids-de Camp, with the rank OF Colo
mol
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-24

Sidney Jones and, Frank Rreston OF
Windham, man by the name of Howard
of JamaieaSS and james Ager of So. Lon
d0ndefry, WSre ARRESTED u asst Saturday aud
taken TO Windham, charged with being
concerned in the late ineendiary fires in
that place. Preston has made a partial
confession, but his statements are contra
die tory. The examination Of tho prison
Oners has commenced .tt.su 4-.,,..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-24

The ladies OF the Congregational socie-
ty are making arrangements for another
course OF lectures this winter.
"A town meeting will be held on Satur-
day, Dec. 2d, TO see if the town will vote 10
hold its town meetings alternately in the
east and west parishes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-24

1.-The floor ola public hall in Perrygllle.
n. X, gave way last Friday evening and
precipiiated oyer hfly ladies and children
twelve feet 10 the floor below. Several
were seriously wounded
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-24

Gross frauds have been perpetIated by
the Democrats In the Third Missouri Con-
gresslonal District, giving the election to
Frost, Democrat, while Melcalf Republi-
can, was elected. The affair is being in
YeStigated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-24

The Sultan can never expect perfect tran
qullllty within his dominions until he es-
tabllshes government agricultural bureau
and scaiters the reports freely among his
subjects. ~.. .... .,.nI....a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-24

Amos b. Denison has sold the VIM.
Babcock farm TO Benz. G. Brenenstahl.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-24

Mr.. Editor: have just received let
Ter from New Orleans from which you are
permitted, if you desire it, 10 make the fol-
lowing extract =
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-10
The Average ParlOr.

There are parlors belonging to rich
men who are the sons OF rich men, who
have been educated carefully, and who
have travelled and seen all that there is
to DO seen of splendid md beautiful,
and yet, though their rooms are full Of
the external evidences Of wealth and
travel, the. things seem unhappy; the
colors all "swear at ono another" Us
tho French artistic slang has it; the
chairs and tables, like people too early
at country party, arc waiting for mn in
PRODUCTION, and tho taste, il taste it may
be called, in tho pictures and bric-a-
brac, is 80 discordant, that If the owner
really likes onc-half OF them We cannot
understand how ho should DO able to
tolerate tho other. OF course, it is not
fair always to judge the owner Of ono
OF these multifarious drawing rooms by
what he puts forward rs his own taste.
In nino cnses out Of ten 1t is not his
taste ut NIL, but tho taste OF the town,
and he has meekly put himself into the
hands OF the fashionable furnishcr. We
might as well lay tho charge Of the the
atrical, vulgar paraphernalia Of u mod
ern tirst.class funeral ut the door OF the
dead man upon whose unresistiug body
all these hideous horal emblems F" nro
piled. Tho fashionable undertaken sits
on him when dead. as the fashionable
furnisher sat on him when alive. We
cannot Judge Of his taste until he shows
it; until he takes his house into his own
hands, and makes it to his mind. It is
to persuade people to do this that these
papers are written, but tho writer is not
very hopeful OF persuading any but
young people and those who have M
tural Independence. Rich people are
for tho most part so bullied by their
money, they don't dare do what they
would like. And people who are well
on in life do not, as n rule. take enough
interest in the subject. They find the
old shoes easier to the feet.--Scri6ner
for January. ..-y&.aN
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-10
How to Calculate Interest.

Tho following rules are 80 simple aud
so true, according to ali business usagcs,
that every banker, broker, merchant or
clerk SHOULD post them up for reference.
There being no such thing as fraction
in it, there is scarcely any liability to
error or mistake. By no other arith-
metical process can the desired iuforma'
ton be obtained by SO few figures:
Six per Cent.-Multiply any given
number OF dollars by the number Of days
OF interest desired (; separate the right
hand figure and divide by six the result
is the true interest OH such sum for such
number OF days at six per cent. &.
Eight per Cent Multiply any given
amount for tho number Of days upon
which it is desired to ascertain the in
teres., an | divide by forty.fve, and the
result will be the interest Of such sum
for the time required, at eight per cent.
Ten per Cent.-Arultiply the same rs
above, and divide by thirty-six, aud the
result will bo the amount OF interest Mt
ten per cent.
What it will do.-If mechanic or
clerk saves only two and three-fourth
cents per day, from tho time he is twen-
ty-one until he is threescore and ten,
tho aggregate, with interest, will amount
to s., 800 and daily saving OF twenty
seven aud one. half cents reaches the I'M
portant sLm of $4,000. A sixpenco
saved daily will provide fund OF 81 600
sufficient to purchase a good farm.
There are few employees who cannot
save daily, by abstainiug from the use OF
cigars, tobacco, liquor, etc. twice or ten
times the amount Of tho six cent piece.
Every person should provide iorold age,
and tho man in business who eau lay by
dollar day will eventually find him
self possessed OF over S100, 900. ~
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-10
Funny Incidents In the Pulpit.

Alta clerical dinner party some time
ago, says AppIcton's Journal, the qucS-
ton went round to each, as follows ::
"Were yon ever so placed in public in
the performance OF service as to lose
all sense OF the solemuity of tho occasion
and be compelled to laugh in spite of
your more serious self" and tho follow
ing arc some OF the replies that were
mado: A very solemn clergyman and
his assistant were disturbed in their
chancel by q miserable looking street
cat, which had come i'll in somo unknown
way and was rubbing itself up againt
their legs, me-ow.ing piteously. The
rector beckoned to the assistant to put
the cat out. which ho did, bGt in fcw
moments she was back again. Upon
this the very solemn rector placed the
poor creature under ono Of the heavy
box stools in tho chAncel, and, placing
his foot on the improvised kennel, gave
out the hymn beginning: "a charge to
keep l have.
The last experience mentioned was
that OF q clergyman Mt his first baptism
OF infants. He was then very young in
years, and had never before held baby
that he could remember OF, much less
hold baby and book in the presence
Of church full Of people. The first
infant given into his arms was big,
sq1rming boy Of thirteen months, who
Immediately began to corkscrew his way
through clothes and wrappings. The
minister held on bravely, but III n few
moments the child's face disappeared in
the wraps and his dangling legs beneath
wore worming their way to the floor.
Seized with the horrible impression that
the child WIS tunneling his way through
his clothes and would soon be on the
floor in state OF nature, he clutched the
clothes violently by the sash band, and,
straddling thei child upon the chancel
rail, said to tho mother: at you don't
hold that baby he will certainly be
through his clothes and I shall have
nothing left but the dress to baptize."
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-10
A Western Joke.

There is nothing half 80 funny as n
practical joke, and this, as told by an
Eastern paper, isa regular rib-tickler ::
"Frederick Walker and Peter Kohler,
OF Guttenburg, N. j., stuffed IN old
suit and placed it against lamp.post.
About midnight they began M imagin-
ary quarrel in loud toue, md continu-
cd it until number Of the people were
aroused from their beds. Then they
shot the imaginary man. The body fell
down, and the young men ran away. The
neighbors thinking murder had becn
committed, chased the young men, and
Kohlcr was shot in the leg before the do.
ception was explained" Think what
solid enjoyment Mr.. Kohler will have
laughing at that for six weeks while he
nurses his leg and what screaming
farce it would have been for his whole
family IL he had been shot in the head.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-10

did projects Of benofcence, which they
intend to carry into effect as soon as
they get rich; but when the riches come
other uses are found for the money. II,
however, you have grown rich honestly.
and if your whole nature has expanded
with the expansion OF your estates, then
you deserve to be congratulated. For
It is good thing to have the promise OF
the life that now is, Us we'll as OF that
which is to come. 1t is pleasant to SEQ
the work OF our hands prosper. It is in
vigorating for good man to feel that he
carries power. They who sneer at riches
are glad to take all which they can fairly
get. Very fow men are sorry, whena
new year comes round, to find q balance
in their favor. ...,. .f-....