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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-22

be remembered, are for the creation OF a
sinking fund for tho liquidation Of the in.
debtedness due the government by said
companies.
The bill TO equalize the bounty of SOL
diers who served in the late. war for the
Union, which passed the House last ses-
sion, also stands upon-iho Senate calendar,
having been reported lavorably by Mr.. Lo-
gan, from the committee on military af-
fairs. This bill passed two years ago, on
the last day of the session, but did not be-
come law, tho President having "pcckeL-
ed 1t. He had prepared a brief message
vetoing the bill, Int did not send it TO Con-
gress, as the session was on the eve of clos
ing. Tho vote upon its passage in the Sem
ate resulted In tic, and the late Vice Pres
ident Wilson gave the deciding vote in the
affirmative. ....
The Senate bills to restore the ranking
privilege; for the protection Of agriculture
against injurious insects to provide for
the construction of a new library building;
relating TO telegraphic communication 10
protect persons of foreign birth against
forcible constraint or involuntary servi-
tude; aud TO authorize the payment of pen
sions by the treasurer of the United States
instead Of pension agents, will be called up
for consideration this session.
The House last session, it will be remem-
bered, passed a bill TO repeal the bankrupt
law, and the Senate committee on the judi
clary reported it back without amendment,
but also reported a bill providing for the
appointment Of a CONT ission TO Investigate
the operation Of the several statutes in re-
lalion TO bankruptcy, and TO recommend
legislation thereon which bill has never
been considered by the Senate, but still oc-
cupes place on the calendar.
The House bills granting pension to
Mrs. Elizabeth Custer, widow of the late
Gen. G. A. Custer, and TO Maria and Eman-
uel Custer, his parents, will be passed 10y
the Senate this session.
There are no bills of public importance
on the House calendar which were lett over
from last session.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-22

Tho Fire Marshal OF New York, in his
report on the Brooklyn disaster, censures
Shook & Palmer and their employees for
not taking the proper precautions against a
fire in the theatre; the stage hands are
prom bounced inefficient, in that they delay
ed giving the alarm TO the Fire Department
and acted very stupidity In other respects
the conduct OF the actors in endeayoring to
quie the fears OF the audience, while done
with the best OF motives, was fatal mis-
take. The Marshal believes that the means
of exit from the building were as good as
those in the average Of theatres, and ex
presses the hope that all public buildings
will be at once inspected, and if lacking in
proper means of exit the lack will be sup
piled.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-22
THE ASYLUM REcRRATIoNs.

We had the pleasure, last Friday eve
ming, Of witnessing one OF the winters Sc
ries of entertainments for the amusement
and benefit Of the patients at the Vermont
Asylum. The chief feature of The evening
was The production OF a series of tableaux
representing the several parts of Jean In
gelow's beautiful poem, "Songs Of Seven"
each ia bleaux being accompanied by the
reading Of that part Of the poem which it
represented. The reading was by a care
fully trained and modulated voice, and the
scenes were. all sEilfully put upon the
stage, while several of them-notably those
entitled "Widowhood," Sewing in Mar
riage," and Longing for Home" were
especially striking. Other tableaux OF a
laughabe character followed, and the en-
tertainmeht closed with the recitation, in
costume, OF viii Cartoons "Over the Hill
TO the Poorhouse," followed by his "Over
the Hill from the Poorhouse." The exer-
cises were interspersed with songs by Mr..
and Mrs. Markham, and singing by the
asylum choir. 1t is always Interesting 10
note on occasions like this the very happy
effect which these entertainments have on
the inmates of the Institution. On Friday
evening we judge that nearly two hundred
patients were present in the chapel, and a
moro quiet and Interested audience is not
often seen. In the light and comic parts of
the exercises every good hit was as keenly
appreciated and enjoyed by the patients as
by those present who were supposed to be
in the enjoyment of their normal mental
balance. Mr.. Maxham's song, 1.-The Irish
mans Wedding" in particular, was greet
ed with uproarlous shouts of laughter. We
learn that, among those who are In condi-
ton TO attend them, these recreations are
an uDfailing source of conversation and
speculation from the time one is given I'M
Ill another is announced. In former years
one each week has been given, but so we'll
satisfied are the physicians of their great
benefit and utility that this season two each
week will be the rule. The parts are al
ways taken and all the arrangements made
by persons connected with the institution,
and it will therefore be seen that the labor
involved in their preparation is no insig-
niicant item. II should be, TO Brattleboro
people, especially, pleasure to know that
in this respect, as in all others the practice
and treatment at the Vermont asylum is
fully abreast OF the most enlightened and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-22

WELL DoNE--The Baltimore republi.
cans few days ago called upon John L.
Tho mas, chairman of the Maryland repub-
lie an state committee, and asked hin TO or
der salute Of 1S5 guns in honor OF the
ele elton of Hayes and Wheeler. Amer
thinking it over he wrote as follows 10 Geo.
II. NJ cComas, treasurer of the committee:
"As the burning OF powder cannot alter or
vary The reSu II of the election, ] think the
greatest tribute We can pay TO II. B. Hayes
is 10 dev ote the amount necessary in firing
salute OF 1856 guns in honor of his cleo
ton TO the suffering poor of our city. /
therefore authorize you 10 ascertain what it
will cost 10 fire the salute, and 10 send
check for that amount 10 the treasurer of
the association for The poor as contribu-
ton from this committee"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-22
IHinstIale. N. N.

d. l.. Sanderson and sons have opened
a market in Stebbins' block where w. Tay-
lor recently moved out. Mr.. Sanderson
has had experience heretofore in the meat
trade, and his previous dealing in cattle
will doubtless prove OF benefit.
Christmas is to be generally observed
here. The several societies are preparing
and arranging for present trees" next
Monday evening. All interested are invit-
ed to assist in decorating them with tokens
of esteem for their children and friends
The second number Of the "Casket"
was read in the Congregational church by
Misses Boyden and Archibald, Wednesday
evening, Dec. Is. much larger number
OF people were present tLan usual, doubt
less owing TO the anticipated excellence of
this number under lis superior editorial
management, and we are happy 10 say that
none were disappointed in their expecla-
lions.
The diana entitled daylight and
Darkness" recently prepared by c. w.
Henry of this place, was presented TO the
public on Friday and Saturday evenings
by members OF the "Hiusdale'' and "Flor-
ence" dramatic clubs. II was very finely
rendered and with much credit 10 the par.
Elephants. The attendance was good both
evenings, regardless of the inclemency of
the weather. This play is the second pro-
duction of The kind edited by Mr.. Henry
and needs no comment. ''Sn1ithers d Co."
or the Triple Brand" is the title Of his
other production. b.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-22

A very large number of bills are before
Congress, which were left over from The
last session, but ii is not probable that one
fourth of them will be acted upon. The
calendar of the Senate shows that DO bills
are pending before that body, besides a
number of resolutions. Seventy-four of
the bills now before The Senate have been
passed by the House, and 13s are Senate
bills, many of them being of minor i'm
portance. The calendar af the House OF
Representatives shows that there are AZ
bills of public nature, and 23l of pri-
vate character, pending before that body.
Among those of importance before the Sem
ale are the three bills amendatory of the
Pacific railroad acts. These bills, II will
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-22

-Boreal blasts are holding high carnival
in this locality. A fierce wind and storm
of unusual severity visited us on Saturday
the 9th inst, and was repeated on Saturday
The 10th inst; forests were injured, build
ings damaged, and lumber literally dis
tributed. Joel C. Simpson had new barn
blown down by The gale on the OH inst.
e. c. Starr has sold his "Merritt pla>e''
TO A. A. Butterfeld, Esq.
Good sleishing from the late heavy fall
of snow.
Mercury lac below zero ON Sunday the
I7lh inst. .s..
Wood is selling at 1915 per cord.
christina eve will be celebrated al the
Universalist church on Monday the 18th
inst.
Mrs. A. c. StetSon who has been dan
gerously i'll is fast recovering.
Mrs. L. L. Roberts is greatly enfeebed
from long continued sickness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-22

The buster OF leading Democrats in
Washington has been followed by various
wild rumors of armed organizations of
Democrats at the North who are determin-
ed to put Tilden in the White House at any
price. Prominent among these stories has
been talk of prospective trouble in Indiana
and of 10000 armed men in New York.
VIII lie some of these statements have been
made with considerable particularly of
detail we doubt their truth from the fact
th at Mr.. Tilden is far too shrewd 10 sup
pose that his way 10 popular success lies
through the path OF violence. The more
reasonable supposition is that all talk about
war and armed resistance is only another
feature of the Democratic game of brag
and bluff which has marked the whole of
Mr.. Tilden's campaign, and which his lead
ers have begun with redoubled energy
since 1t became evident that they have fair
ly lost the day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-22

Dorman B. Eaton in a communication to
The New York Times shows conclusively
that under the constitution Congress has
no power TO inquire into The elections in
the respective States, but that the Oregon
case involves no such difficulty. 1t leads
TO no inquiry or judgment as ito how or
why the people voted or neglected to vote.
1t W ould not touch the action of any State
Canvasser. 1t would simply relate to the
Unauthorized interference of the Governor
o. Oregon and his man Cronin with the ac-
ton OF the Electors of President at time
when they were assembled 10 discharge
their duty under the United States laws
and constitution, as the laws of Oregon ex-
pressly declare they should do, and the in
quiries can hardly, if at all, go beyond facts
appearing upon the face of the returns
made by the duly elected Electors. In
deed, the inquiry would be confined TO
what was done on one day by half a
dozen persons in few hours in single
room.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-22
Another Cold Wave.

Last Sunday was the coolest day of the
season, the thermometer registering much
severer temperature than on the preceding
Sunday. At Littleton, N. f., it was % be-
low, at Concord, N. H., % below, at Man
chester, N. H., l6 below, at st. Adams 20
below, and at Bangor, Me-, 20 below.
There was a very heavy gale Saturday, in
Northern New Hampshire, Vermont, New
York, along the Atlantic coast, and on the
lakes. On Mount Washington, the wind
blew 100 miles an hour, and at Newport,
r. l., 70 miles per hour. At Cleveland, O.,
a number of houses were unroofed, the
spire OF ST. Malachi's church was blown
of, and a brick building was partially
blown down. The losses there were esti-
mated at $4,000. At Burlington, this
State, store windows were blown in, CHM
neys toppled over, buildings unroofed,
lumber hurled from the yards into the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-22

The House of Representatives had a
so uare vote Monday on the rebel war
claims question, and the vote stood $50 TO
GO on resolution offered by Mr.. Hunter of
Indiana, instructing the judiciary commit
Tee TO prepare constitutional amendment
prohibiting the payment OF war claims TO
disloyal persons. The Southern democrats
voted against the proposed amendment SOL
idly, but their Northern brethren did not
rally very enthusiastically TO their help.
OF the sixty-three negative votes only four
we're from the Northern States and these
were cast by Messrs. Ainsworth, OF Iowa,
Carr, of Indiana, Cowan, OF Ohio, and
Warren, of Massachusetts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-22
Chairman Republican National Committee.

MARRIED HER PREsERvER.-A roman
tic marriage occurred at Newark, n. j.,
Thursday evening, at the residence of Fred
erick Schenertel, a brother-in-lAw Of the
groom. The bride WIS a wealthy Texan
widow, tiity-twO years of age, and owning
large cattle ranches in that state, while the
groom was only twenty-five and had been
until few days employed in The stock
yards at Commnuipaw and was compare
lively poor. Two weeks ago the lady had
occasion 10 30 10 Communipaw on busl-
ness, and while there was in Imminent per-
IL Of death or serious injury from a mad
steer which rushed directly at her. She
was saved by Gustsye Remisch, an en-
ploye, who seized the animal by the horns,
and thus enabled the lady to escape. on
the next day Remisch received a mole Ie-
guessing him 10 visit the Metropolitan Ho-
tel aud there the lady, taking advantage OF
the leap-year privilege, declared herself in
love with him, at the same time explain
ing her circumstances. The result was a
marriage, after which the couple started
Immediately for The South, in company
with young daughter of the bride.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-22

ATTEMPT TO BREAK JAIL.-The prison.
ers in the Windsor county jail at Wood
stock, made another desperate attempt 10
escape on The 18th. Their plan was to get
The jailor 10 open the door and 90 into the
Jail room, which all the prisoners occupy
in common, under pretence of writing O
letter for one of the prisoners, and TO make
a grand rush when The door was open. The
sheriff and jalor have been suspicious OF
some such atte mpi, and were well prepAr-
ed with strong guard on the outside of
the door. The jailor was thrown down,
but scaped with only few slight bruises
and scratches. The ringleaders, Steiner,
the horse thief, SProut, the FIRE bug, and
another prisoner named Hamiu, were
ironed and placed in cells. They are the
most desperate characters ever confined in
that Jail, and their sentence and removal
10 state prison will be great relief to the
ci tizens as well as 10 The jaiior. Steiner,
the ri nglesder in the attempt to overpower
he jailor, sawed of his irons Friday morn
ing, with an old knife, but did not get out
OF his cell.
Later. -Sprout goes 10 state prison for 10
years, and George Steiner will keep him
company for eight years. They were sem
fenced at Woodstock, Tuesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-22

Proctor Knott wants to turn Congress
into returning board TO settle the presi-
dental question, by having the two houses
meet in joint convention, entertain all OBJ
jections and all questions arising in con-
nection with the count of the votes, and de-
eide them by a majority vote after debate.
The plan is the worst OF the partisan meas
ures yet proposed and there is happily no
danger that it will succeed. The best prop
osltion, on the other hand, which has yet
been made for an equitable adjustment of
the existing difficulties by Congress is that
off Conference Committee to be composed
OF seven members from each House. The
idea originated in the House of Represen-
tatlves and was Endorsed by the Senate
without dissenting voice. The appoint
ment OF this Committee rests with the pre-
siding officers Of Congress, and the ques-
ton whether or not an adjustment is posi-
BILE depends very largely upon the chRrac-
ter of the men selected. The members
have not been named in either House, but
il, happily, they should be taken from the
conservative and non-partisan element OF
both parties the result Of their delibera-
tions will command respect and the meas
ures which they may suggest-if they ar
rive at a conclusion-Will have a good
chance OF passage in both Houses. But the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-22

This is one of the pretties. and neatest
of little villages, nestled among the hills at
he foot OF the Green mountains. A branch
OF the Deerfield river runs through it, the
nj ain street parallel 10 ihIi. The. village
c ontains 80 or more houses. As you enter
the village easte1y, noticeable is the black
smith shop OF Francis DAVIS, pattern OF
neatness next is the school house and hall
where the winters term has just begun,
taught by Geo. Boyd; Mr.. Boynton also
has a singing school there; the church
next. They have no settled minister here
now. Rey. Mr.. Field from Wilmington
has been preaching, but has closed his la
bors there. i learn the Sabbath school con-
I'm iveIsalists are the two societies there.
An excellent hotel is kept by p. Leonard
temperance-which may be an index OF the
illage; one store and the post office, kept
by T. Estabrook an excellent shoemaker
is Mr.. Newell; Collins is the butcher. Mr..
Moor the wheelwright, and Kent d Davis
have the saw mill and 'chair stuff" and
ReeG, the veteran Stage man, who has so
faithfully for IS years carried the mail over
the hills three times a week TO Williams
vile, 10 miles, a night route, With but lit
lie Grumbling, is worthy Of note. No liq-
uor is sold in the town OF Dover, aud 20 all
Appearance. intelligence and peace reign
there. VISITOR.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-22

tendance at all the services, notwlthstand-
ing the cold weather.
The members of the NJ. Z. church and
Sunday School will have Christmas sup
per at their vestry next Monday evening.
Christmas will be celebrated on Sun
day evening at the Universalist church.
Sermon by the pastor, Rev. w. N. Barber
chants and anthems by the choir, under the
direction Of DIR. johnson and Mrs. J. II.
Kidder. .-t t-
Mr.. Ansel Boyd, late of-Illinois, has
bought Chauncey Cushman's farm for
$500. a F..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-22
Its thought the Brooklyn Theatre will

1t is thought the Brooklyn Theatre will
not be rebuilt, as it was losing specula-
ton from the first. Fire Marshal Ready is
of the opinion that $50 persons lost their
lives. Subscriptions Tor the sufferers come
in slowly in New York, and The receipts
from charitable performances" have been
contemplate.
The narrow-guage railroad on the Cen
tennial grounds did a highly successful
business, and must have proved very prof
liable to its owners. The number of pas
sengers carried from May Is TO November
1 was 1874, 142, which at the rate of five
cents each. amounts to SIS, 2O7, or an av-
erage monthly earning, for the Eve and
half months. of over 81, 900.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-22
A speech by Mr.. Mayes.

Governor Hayes was serenaded at Day.
ton, Ohio, on Wednesday evening of last
week, at the house of friend where he
was visiting, and in response 10 the enthu-
siastic demonstration he said -
Ny friends II will not delain you long
er than four or five minutes. am here on
a short visit to your beautiful city of Day-
ton, not on any political mission or to talk
on any of the political questions of the re-
markRble canvass that has just been closed.
understand that these greetings here TO-
night are not so much in honor of myself
as on account Of the peculiar interest that
is felt in the present condition of the coun-
try. In the excitement that has prevailed
before and since the election people of ar
dent temperaments have said and done
things that are indiscreet, but as the ex-
element subsidies we begin to return TO
our better wisdom and Judgment. have
TOO much faith in the saving common sense
Of the American people to think that they
desire to see in their country a Mexican
lied government. Whatever may be the
result at which the lawful authorities shall
arrive you and / will quietly sub
init, and 1 have sufficient respect
and confidence in the great majority of the
opposition party TO believe that they will
do the same. / was glad TO see in paper
this evening an article from the London
Times, respecting the condition OF this
country. "Such state of affairs" ii said
could not occur anywhere else in the
world. The entire area of the country agi-
lated by the uncertain issue OF political
conflict, yet not one shot tired, not one man
killed, no breaches of the peace" We
have seen this centennial year the wonders
of our growth displayed in the exhibition
of agricultural and mechanical arts, and
we are now afforded an opportunity OF Civ
ing to the world an example of the value
of republican government. In speaking
TO you this evening, have referred with
out previous thought TO what must have
and take my leave of you with the most
sincere acknowledgment of this express
sion of your friendship and good will.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-22

HAYES AND WHEELER.-Hon. z. Chand-
Ter, chairman of The National Republican
Committee, issued the following on the
18Th inst, in response 10 Mr.. Hewitt's man
ifesto -
IAN address has tonight been issued by
the Democratic committee. Ii is The last
desperate attempt TO prop falling cause.
Gov. Hayes has been fairly elected by a
clear majority of the Electoral vote. There
is no indication that any right minded cit
dress Of the Democratic committee is an
impudent and audacious attempt to preju-
dice and pervert The public Judgment.
Hayes and Wheeler are elected, and the
will of the American people will be carried
out and maintained.
u. CHANDLER.
Chairman Republican National Committee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-22

The centennial board of finance has
brought bill in equity before the United
States circuit court at Philadelphia, to see
what shall be done with the s., 10000 or so
remaining as the profits of the exhibition.
The question TO be decided is whether the
government appropriation of 81 500, 900 was
gin or whether it was made as loan, and
is to be paid back in full before the subscri-
bers to the stock receive any dividend.
The congressman were unable TO agree at
the tim about it and hence this appeal TO
the circuit court.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-22

lake, and much damage done in the outly-
ing country. In Canada there was very
heavy snow storm during Friday night
and Saturday. The storm was accompan-
led by heavy wind, and in many places the
roads are completely blocked up. There
was a very severe snow storm Saturday at
Littleton, N. H., Eastport, Me-, and some
other places. So far, La Crosse, Wis, with
a temperature of 400 below zero, hears on
the palm as the coolest place in the United
Slafes
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-22

School in district No. closed Dec. 7th !;
Nellie #. Morse, teacher. Number Of
scholars, Is. Neither absent nor tardy,
En- ma J. Cooper, Melvin E. Cooper, Rose
A. Tbayer, Darwin II. Cooper, Irving L.
Barber. Not iardy, Ira G. Morse. Per-
feet department, Emma J. Cooper, Rose A.
Barber, Melvin L. Cooper, Darwin II.
Cooper, Ira G. Morse, Irving L. Barber.
No school through the winter in this dis
I RIFT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-12-22

One or two of those wonderfully "inde-
pendent" papers, which never see any
ia ults except on the Republican side, are
fearfully shocked that Cabinet Ministers
took any part whatever in the campaign,
and especially that Secretary Chandler was
Chairman of the Republican Committee.
But if there was any spectacle of the cam
paign more offensive 10 all sense of proprl-
city and more repugnant to public morals
than that of Mr.. Tilden managing his own
nomination and directing his own canvass,
we have yet to discover it.