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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-16

The EXPOSITION A SUCCEss.-One month
to-day since the great Exhibition was open
ed with song and speech and parade. The
beautiful park has meantime dressed it.
self In freshest green 10 welcome the con.
stantly increasing crowds of visitors. The
most sceptical New Yorker or Chicagoan
can hardly refuse to believe that the Seen
tennial," as he persists in calling II, is an
assured success. 1t even dawns family on
his unwilling mind that it is just possible
that 1t may become financially successful.
Let us suppose, for example, that the dali
ly expenses of the Commission are ten
thousand dollars; this I have frequently
heard mentioned as fair estimate. Now
1t happens that on Friday the receipts from
paid admissions to the grounds were more
than twelve thousand dollars. If this
should continue for long time, the Exhi-
bition might even reach the standard by
which Americans are too apt to judge ev-
erything-the standard of financial profit.
During the week now at its close, it is safe
to say that the average daily number OF
paying visitors has been twenty We thous-
and and there are no indications of de-
cline in this number. There must, indeed,
be steady daily increase henceGor ward,
until after the colossal fetes, which will last
for fortnight AFTER the LIST Of July.
There has been so much added, also, ev-
cry week since the tenth of May TO nearly
every department OF the Exhibition that
one begins to despair of ever exhausting
the material to write about, and especially
to be discouraged as to ever seeing it all.
The main building is the chief labyrinth
The Chinese have this very day begun the
unpacking of an immense load OF new and
wonderful thingsj the Russians seem like
ly mover to leave off, and the French and
Germans continue to vie with each other in
announcing the arrival of art treasures.
Circulars are daily issued announcing the
opening ceremonies of some new section,
until ones brain fairly swims with the eff
fort TO keep up with the whole movement
In variety, as In beauty of display, with
some slight exceptions, the Exhibition Of
1875 is vastly superior to its English or con-
tlnental predecessors. Everything moves
on, also, with assured discipline, and with
a harmony and richness of detail which are
truly surprising. Looking back over the
month that is past one cannot but be sur.
| prised at the admirable manner in which
on the whole, everything has been con,
Quoted, and can but be astonished at thI
world of wonders grouped here. Edo
| Kings letter 10 Boston Journal, l0fh inst
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-16

SPEAKER KERR BETTER.-Speaker Kerr
was much more comfortable Tuesday, and
sat up for large part of the day. The
dangerous and critical features of his troub-
les are disappearing. He received many
congratulatory calls, and had his mail read
10 him. His appetite has improved, and
his physicians assure him that by the last
of this week, or The first of next, he will
be able to leave the city for a vacation.
He expresses his thanks for the unani-
nous vote of the House on Monday, ex-
Oneraling him from all implication affect
ing his personal honor and official integri-
ty, and especially speaks in grateful terms
of Representative Danford, the Republican
member of the committee who Investigated
the charges.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-16

In one of the aisles of Machinery Hall
at the Centennial Exposition. is the frag-
ment ola cylinder which belonged to the
first steam engine ever constructed and
used In the United States. This engine
was imported from England, i'm the year
1853, by Col. John Schuyler, for the pur-
pose of pumping wafer from his copper
mine opposite Belleville, near Newark,
New Jersey. A letter from Hon. Joseph
T. Bradley, one of the Justices OF the Su-
preme Court of the United States, gives a
full history Of this earliest of engines used
Oh our American soil. Col. Schuyler, who
was DESTROYS Of increasing the yield from
his mine, had discovered that II had been
worked as deeply as hand and horse pow
er could clear il Of waller. He had heard
of the success with which steam (hen call.
cd ire-ongines), were used In the mines of
Cornwall in England, and he determined
TO have one in his mine. lie accordingly
requested his London correspondents TO
procure him an engine, aud 10 send out
with ii an engineer capable of putting it
up and in operation. His request was ac-
coded to, and Josiah Hornblower, very
young man, was sent out TO superintend
the engine. The remainder of the story Is
best told in the language Of the eminent
Justice:
1.-THE voyage was a long and pcrilous
one. Mr.. Hornblower expected to return
as soon as tho engine was in successful OPP
Grafton. But the proprietor induced him
to remain, and in the course of a couple of
4
father owned large plantation adjoining
that of Col. Schuyler. The late Chief JUS
tice Hornblower was the youngest Of a
large family Of children which resulted
from this marriage. Mr.. Hornblower's
father, whose name was Joseph, had been
engaged in the business of constructing en-
ginos in Cornwall from their first introduce
ton in the mines there, about l7IO, and
had been an engineer and engine builder
from the first use of steam engines in the
arts, about 1920. The engines constructed
by him and his sons were the kind known
as Newcomers or Cornish engines.
That brought to America by Josiah was OF
this description. Wait had not then in-
vented his separate condenser, nor the use
of high pressure. But it i, generally con-
ceded that for pumping purposes the Corn
ish engine has still no superior.
After 100 the Schuyler mine was work
ed for several years 10y Mr.. Hornblower
himself The approach of the war in l775
caused the operations TO cease. Work was
resumed, however, in 1892, and was carri-
ed on for several years by successive par
ties. 1t finally ceased altogether early in
this century, and the old engine was brok-
en- up and the materials disposed Of The
boiler, a large copper cylinder, standing
upright, eight or ten feet high, and as
much in diameter, with a fiat bottom and n
dome shaped top, was carried TO Philadel-
phia The relic in your possession was a
portion of the cylinder, and was purchased
by some person in Newark
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-16

INCREAsED POSTAGE ON NEwsPAPERs.-
Senator Sherman has introduced an amend
ment by which newspaper publishers on
and after the first of January, 1877, are to
pay four cents per pound instead of tWo for
postage on newspapers. 1t is true it does
not pay TO carry newspapers in the mails
from Boston to San Francisco at this rate,
but it does pay the department to carry
newspapers published in any part of New
England to any post Office in New England
at the rate of two cents per pound. Why,
then, should the people of New England
be taxed for delivery of newspapers in the
far Western States, where the population is
so scattered that the expenses of the mail
far exceed the revenue2 The price for car
rying newspaI ers should be graduated by
the number of miles of service. This is
the only equitable plan.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-16

We clip this timely paragraph from the
Newport Express of this week The mean
ing and design of the caucus is TO bring to-
gether not two or three but all the voters
of political party in the town, there to
consult together, compare aud exchange
ideas and then determine who among the
candidates named is the best qualified for
the position indicated, and then to appoint
delegates instructed TO carry out the senti-
through their representatives fairly and
squarely chosen by majority. Here is no
trickery, no wire pulling, no fixing things,
but men sit down calmly and carefully TO
canvass men and measures. May we not
safely conclude that in this way the best
results will be attained? BY this method,
could dishonest and unfit men often work
themselves into power2 We submit. then
that the caucus attended and conducted as
it should be and as it was designed to be IS
the remedy and the only remedy for exist
ing evils in the administration of public
affairs. We commend this subject to the
careful attention of every voter. 1t is the
duty and an important duty binding on ev-
cry voter 10 attend the caucus and exer-
else that power which citizenship confers
upon him. If any man neslects his duty
in this respect, he least of all has any right
to complain. The period of conventions is
now at hand; candidates are to be chosen
caucuses will be held, but how they are at
tended and how fully their action shall ex-
press the wishes of the majority in our sew
eral towns depends upon each individual
voter. Will each voter take this question
to heart, consider his duty, and act accord
inply?n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-16
jamaica.

The Jamaica Agricultural Society is
making arrangements for fair in Septem-
Der.
The delegates elected at the caucus last
Saturday were George Kellogg and Daniel
Lyon, uninstructed.
Another meeting TO consider the CEN
;ennial celebration was held on Saturday
June 10th, and considerable enthusiasm
was manifested. L. l.. Waterman has
been appointed president of the day, Major
w. Fl. ii. Holton, marshal, and John A.
Butler, chairman of committee ON toasts.
The plans OF the executive committee for
the exercises of the day, include an histor-
ical address, Grafton and poem, besides the
usual exercises of Independence day. A
large gun will be secured, band will be
in attendance; and there will be display
of fireworks in The evening. Several fire
companies are expected TO be present, also.
The Wantastiquet Engine Co. No. l
has been recognized with thirty-four
members, under the following officers -
w. j. Howe, foreman; L. l.. Phelps, LIST
assistant, NJ. II. johnson, ID assistant /;
f. l.. Sprague, clerks ]. A Butler, treas
urer; f. L. Sprague, j. NJ. Clark, NJ. T..
Allen, w. G. Shaffner, lead hosemen !;
e. w. Prior, j. A. Muzzy, suction hose
men ]. A. Butler, L. N. Sprague, axmen /;
o. ]. Estabrook, c. w. Read, stewards.
-Barner & Fessenden are turning out
some fine work this season. BY the use OF
their new water power and machinery, and
the employment of skillful workmen. thew
are enabled to fill orders on short notice,
Rev. ]. II. PaImalee baptized two per-
sons on Sunday last.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-16

A FOOLISH Vow KEPT THIRTY YEARS.
The death is reported, from Zurich, of
man who may fairly claim to have set the
most remarkable example of self-inflicted
penance on record. His name was Am
stein. Thirty years ago he fell in love,
and, like most lovers, lie got jealous. One
day, while under the sway of the green
eyed monster, he said something disparag-
ing about his sweetheart. The offended
beauty resolved TO punish him, aud Am
stein, 10 regain her favors, was forced to
swear that he would not speak another
word for the next twelve months. But be-
fore the year OF silence expired, the young
lady suddenly died; and Amslein, net
having been relieved from his oath by the
lips of his sweetheart, vowed to remain
dumb until he rejoined her in the next
world. And he kept his word. For thirty
years he was never heard TO speak, aud lie
died mute TO all around him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-16

-Winslow, the Boston forger, was re-
leased from custody by the British author
tiles on Thursday.
"A mass Of 90, 900 tons of pure, solid,
compact rock salt, located in an island 1856
feet high, which rises from a miserable sea-
marsh on the route from Brashear to Now
Iberia, up the river Teche, in Louisiana, is
one of the wonders of the world. How
this island containing over 800 acres of ex-
cellent land, ever came into existence in
such locality is a matter of conjecture.
Vegetation is prolific and the scenery beau
tiful and varied.
The Danbury news declares "There
is one thing on which husband and wife
never have aud never can agree, and that is
only what constitutes a well beaten carpet.
When the article is clean it is a mans i'm
preston that 1t should be removed, aud
he be allowed TO wash up and retire. But
woman's appetite for carpet beating is
never appeased while a man has a whole
muscle In his body. And IL he waited I'M
I'll she voluntarily gave the signal to stop
he might beat away until he dropped down
dead. 1t is directly owing to his superior
strength Of mind that the civilized world
10 not . widow this day."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-16

And Whereas, The aforesaid statement
being false, and IL uncontradicied might
have the effect to lead many to believe that
our organization was either controlled In
the interest of candidates for political pre-
ferment, or conducted upon principles
other than those we profess, and upon
which our Institution is founded, there
fore,
Resolped, That the said publication is UNI
qualiiedly and maliciously false in every
particular.
Resolved, That the author of said letter,
whoever he may lie, justly deserves the
contempt and condemnation of the men,
bers OF the q. a. r., and of this Post in
particular, for the insulting and scandal
ously false charges contained in said pub
LEGATION.
BY order of
WIN. G. BUTLER, Comr
Attest, II. o. LEONARD, AdJt.
REPUBLICAN CAUoUs-EsTEY CARRIES THE
DAY, NEARLY FOUR TO ONE.
The Brattleboro Republicans held their
caucus on Thursday evening for the cleo
ton of delegates to the State gubernatoral
convention. The caucus was probably the
largest ever held in town, and the number
of votes cast has seldom been exceeded
even at town meeting. The contest began
over the election of chairman, the Estey
men putting II. w. Clarke in nominal
ton for that office, and The opposition GO
ing for S. N. Herrick. A ballot was called
for, which resulted as follows:
Whole No. votes cast, CSC
Necessary for a choice, 329
II. w. Clarke had Az
s. N. HeTrick 179
Mr.. Clarke was therefore declared elected,
and the result was received with cheer OF
triumph from the Estey men, who had
things their own way throughout. Mr..
Clarke assumed the chair, and Geo. f. Sell
leck was chosen secretary. 1t was then
moved by E. w. Stoddard, Esq, that the
meeting proceed TO elect six deleg 9tes TO
the State convention at Montpelier, and
that the voting he for the whole ticket.
This was opposed by the followers of Har-
ris, who preferred to vote for each delegate
separately, but the motion prevailed. As
certain individuals hitherto known as DEM
Gratis took occasion topresent their ballots
in the choice of chairman, a vote was pass
ed declaring no one entitled TO ballot ex-
cept those who in good faith intended 10
abide by the nominations made at the
Stale convention. The ballot for delegates
resulted es follows:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-16

A dispatch from Raleigh, N. c., gives a
brief account OF curious schism in the
Democratic party in that State. The origin
OF the trouble is statement made by ex-
Gov. Vance to the effect that the late w.
A. Graham, who died last year, was an
original secessionist; Graham, in his day,
was Governor, Senator, and candidate for
Vice President of the United States. His
memory is yet revered by the Democracy
of the North State. 1t is a good token that
this aspersion on his memory as it is called
has provoked a storm against Vance, and
that split in the Democratic party in the
coming gubernatorial canvass is conse-
quently anticipated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-16

TATRo's CoNFEssIoN.-Tuesda in con-
versation with Sheriff Morrill,, Tatro, the
IIighgate murderer, modified his first
story somewhat, thereby relieving it of
some, but not all OF its improbabillties.
He now says that when he pulled Mrs.
Butler over on the bed, she escaped from
him into the other room, and seizing the
chair, threw it at him as he pursued her.
He then knocked her down with it, and
then started 10 go down stairs, but was pre-
vented by Mrs. Buffers catching hold of
him. Then, he says, they had a scuffie at
the head OF the stairs, which ended in his
falling down them, head first, and her fol-
lowing him. They both ran into the kitch-
en-, and Mrs. Butler seized a stick of wood
and threw it at him. He picked IT up and
knocked her down with it, the blow frac-
turing the skull over the LEFT eye. He then
took the axe and finished her. Tatro will
be twenty in August. In the religious
meeting at the Jail, Sunday afternoon, he
rose and requested prayers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-16
must be half across the ocean.

Ice IN LAKE SUPERIoR.-The Milwau-
kee Sentinel prints letter from Superior,
Wis, dated June 5, which says: 1.-THE
head of Lake Superior is still covered with
ice for twenty miles down, of a thickness
OF ten to twenty feet, and for miles it is an
chored along the shores. Occasionally the
wind drives it short distance, so as 10
make openings so as to admit the passage
OF steamers into the body of the ice, and
then closes up so as 10 hold them there for
days, and in some cases for week or more,
before they can get in or out. Much dam
age has been done to every craft that has
attempted TO pass through. Every day for
more than three weeks several steamers
have been in sight, ice-bound. No wind
can move it from the shores where it is an
chored until it thaws sufficiently so that it
will rise, and If it keeps as cool as II has
been thus far this Spring, there is but little
prospect that the lake will be clear of ice
for twenty days vet. At present it is haz-
ardous to attempt passage through it,"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-16

The San Francisco papers of the 9th inst,
contain full accounts of the arrival out of
the jarrett & Palmor lightning train. The
excitement upon the arrival of the excur-
sionists at the Palace Hotel was something
remarkable, and the streets around the
house were full of people. By the detailed
report 1t appears that there were fifteen
stops between Ogden and Oakland, the
longest being twenty minutes, which was
used in taking water and attaching an ex-
ira coach. The distance was 1888 miles, and
but one engine was used, that being No. l49
of the Central Pacific, which was driven by
Hank Small, who had been nine years on
the road, and came from the State Of Maine.
He was lonized for the feat he performed.
The fastest long time he made was rs miles
in 50 minutes, though many a single mile
was covered in less than 60 seconds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-16

ESCAPE OF FENIAN CoNvICTs FROM AU-
re scued those Fenian convicts from Au-
stralia reaches San Francisco, the passen-
gers will have very romantic story to tell.
The boldness, the complication and the en-
tire success of the plan of rescue make it
decidedly the most creditable feat the
American Fenians have ever accomplished.
The scheme was concocted in Boston, and
John Boyle OReiliy was prominent ac-
tor in it. Acting on the information of a
Fenian convict who had recently escaped
from Australia, Mr.. o'Reilly, with other
gentlemen, purchased New Bedford
whaling ship, fitted her out, and manned
her with an Irish crew under command of
an American navigator. This vessel sailed
for the South sea, and approached the coast
of West Australia. Meantime emissares
by the regular steamers had reached the
convicts and warned them of the plan, and
arranged system of signals to communi-
cate with the ship. But there was one other
precaution to take, and that was the break
ing Of the cable connecting Australia with
Java and the mainland of Asia, so as to
prevent any warning being sent of the es-
cape until the fugitives were too far on their
way to be cut OIL. The cable was broker
April q, and soon after the convicts escap-
ed to the ship and all sail was set for San
Francisco, and by this time the refugees
must be half across the ocean.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-16

ORGANIZATION OF THE VERMONT DELE
CATION Cincinnati, June IS. Tho YER
mont delegation met at their headquarters
at the Gibson House this afternoon, and Or
ganized by the election of the following
officers Chairman, L. p. Poland; secreta-
ry, Roswell Farnham; vico president of
the convention, George Howe; committee
on credentials, Wheelock G. Veazey COM
mlttee on rules, Fred Il. Woodbridge I;
committee on permanent organization, w.
c. French committee on resolutions, Geo.
II. Bigelow. The delegation stands, Brls-
tow, 8; Blaine, 2. The Blaine men are
Woodbridge and French.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-16

Thursdays dispatches state that favor
able and decided turn in Mr.. Blainos con-
dillon took place on Tuesday afternoon, up
TO which time he had been in sort of half
dazed state. lie slept well Tuesday night,
saw his friends and conversed with them
on Wednesday, and read the numerous
kilograms which lie received. About o
o'clock p. NJ. he went 10 ride with Secreta-
ny Fish and ON his return took dinner with
his family. His only trouble now is the
physical weak ness naturally resulting from
the attack.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-16

The MAINE DEMoCRACY.-The Maine
Democratic State convention, which was
held at Bangor on Tuesday, appears to have
been a fair-siEed and tolerably enthusiastic
gathering. There was a lively contest
over the selecting of candidate for Gov
ernor, and, after making and breaking
sundry states, the choice finally fell upon
Hon. John C. Talbot Of East Machias. Mr..
Talbot is very good sort OF man for a
Democrat, and will probably command the
full strength of his party. That, however,
in this Presidential and Centennial year,
and with the excellent Governor Conner as
the Republican candidate, will leave Mr..
Talbot several thousand votes short of cleo
tion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-16

The late Jonathan Minot of Mortified
was esteemed the richest man in town,
leaving an estate ranging in value from
100000 TO $500 His wife has the use
and income OF the property till death.
Then a division will be made among his
four children and two grandchildren. The
will of Elisha Alexander, also of North
field, gives $1,000 to the Orthodox society
there, $1,000 TO be paid on the death OF his
sister-in-law and niece, and like sum 10
missionary societies. The specific requests
amount TO So, 400.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-16
Westniinster.

Geo. II. Albee, Oscar o. Hart, Joseph
II. Underwood and Il. A. Hills, delegates
to the Windham County Sabbath School
convention held al Jamaica, LEFT by pri-
vate conveyance at 2 o'clock Wednesday
morning. The secretary of the association,
Rev. p. i. Barnard, took passage with
them.
The Colorado potato bug has made lie
appearance in this nelghborhood They
appear to he increasing rapidly and much
damage from them is feared.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-16

The Republican caucus will he held at
the town hall on Saturday, June 18th, at
o'clock p. NJ, 10 choose two delegates to at
tend the State convention, June 9Th, at
Montpelier. J. E. WoRDEN, Com.
John Willard and Henry Brauard
presented six splendid torch lamps enclos-
ed in a nice box made by Mr.. Willard, 10
the Dummerston cornet band, and for this
favor the band express many thanks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-16

A Holland woman accompanies her
husband at his labors, daily, and does the
same sorts of work. She was seen, the 9TH
err day, helping him run a cross-cut saw.
She has nine children, too.
The New York Express says; "Mrs.
Theodore Tllton has been giving music les
sons during the past winter, supporting
herself and mother. More recently, her
pupils having gone into the country, it is
understood that she has been sewing for
va rious Brooklyn families"