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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-07

THE GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS MINUS
FIRE AND LIoHTs.-Three weeks ago Mr..
Bristow notified the proper House commit
tee that the appropriation for gas, water,
fuel, etc., in public buildings was nearly
exhausted. 1t is now completely exhaust
ed, it seems, and Mr.. Bristow in a circular
order directs all superintendent of public
buildings to govern themselves according
ly, shut of the gas and water, aud dis
charge all engineers, laborers, etc, paid
out Of the fund in question. The law strict
ly fOrblds any running in debt, and Mr..
Bristow proposes TO obey it TO the letter.
1t Is his duty to obey the laws, and il Is the
business Of Congress TO supply the neces-
sary funds for carrying on the government.
The order for shutting off fires, water aud
gas went into effect on Monday, and as a
consequence the government buildings in
all the leading cities have since then been
LEFT in cold and darkness, except when they
arc lighted and warmed by the officials on
their own responsibility. The damage to
the public business is necessarily very
great, especially In the Boston and New
York post offices, where all the heaviest
mails are distributed and much of it dur
Ing the night. The warning of Secretary
Brlstow, on this point, communicated 10
the House three weeks ago, was received
with entire Indifference; and not only so,
but on Monday, when the inevitable con-
tingeney suggested by Mr.. Dristow had
come TO pass, and business throughout the
country was interrupted by the cutting of
of water, gas and fuel from the govern
ment buildings, Mr.. Randall, the Demo-
cratic leader OF tho House, received the
representations Of department officers with
a sneer, and affected to treat the whole mat
ter as dodge" TO get appropriations.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-07
NOR hfleItl, NIusa.

d. L. Moody came 10 Northheld, Fri
day, for brief rest after his labors in New
York and Philadelphia. Mr.. Moody will
be at New York until April 10, when he
will go TO Florida, where his boy has spent
the winter, for a few weeks. About the
first OF June, and amer the dedication of his
Chicago church, Mr.. Moody will return to
Northheld for the summer, the climate be-
ing best suited to the health OF his invalid
boy. For his work then he has no plans /;
but will not give up his labors as an cyan
gelist for regular pastoral work in his Chi
cago church, Greenfield Gazette.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-07
The Connecticut Election.

The State election in Connecticut, Mon
day, brought out full vote, as was to be
expected from the fact that there were four
State tickets ia the field, and that the Leg
islature TO he chosen will have the election
of United States senator. The weather
was unravorable, but it was the last time
that the voters in Connecticut will have to
wade through April mud TO vote for State
officers, and they apparently remembered
that and turned out in full numbers. Last
year the Republicans polled 44,272 votes,
the Democrats 53,752, and the prohibition
isis 1882. The vote this year foots up 1857
for Robinson, Republican; 5l,07S for In
gersol, Democrat 1871 for Smith, Prohi-
billion and 1886 for Atwater. Greenback.
Gov. Ingersolrs majority is 1867, against
654S last year. The Democrats have made
gains in the Legislature, and will have d
majority of67 On joint ballot.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-07

One consideration before all others ought
10 impress itself ON the minds Of those who
have TO make the nomination at Cincinnati.
This is that the candidate must be tried
statesman and at the same time one who is
wholly above every manner OF reproach.
He who is 10 receive this nomination must
he a statesman who has kept himself free
from all tho mischievous combinations OF
every sort with which the country has been
cursed since the close ofthe war. He must be
one who has never lent the slightest coun-
tenance to any kind Of jobbery, or to max
ing any branch or agency Of the govern
ment "a tributary in the slightest degree 10
any private Interest. Journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-07

We trust that there will be full attend
ance of the school superintendent of this
county at the meeting to be held at Fay
otteville next Tuesday, 18th inst, for the
purpose of forming a county organization
to promote the cause OF education. The
object is a worthy one, and an invitation is
extended 10 all friends of education to be
nraaent
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-07
East Dover.

The friends Of Des. II. !. Turner and
wife met at their residence, Monday eve
ming, March 27:h, 1t being the twenty-ifth
anniversary of their marriage. A good
time was enjoyed by all. Presents given
amounted 10 about SIS.
w. C. Halliday has been appointed
post master at East Dover, in place of NJ.
L. Sherman resigned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-07

The March debt statement shows that the
public debt has decreased for the month
1920, s67, and for the nino months ending
March 81, $l7,969,2s6. This reduction is
within $1,000, 900 OF being twice The amount
of reduction for the corresponding nine
months of last year, and nearly 100000
more than the total reduction for the fiscal
year ended June 80, 1876.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-07

THE sToRM.-The storm Of Tuesday and
Inesday evening was very severe In all
parts Of New England, particularly on Tue
coast, and no storm of the year has occa-
stoned greater interruption to railroad and
steamboat travel and telegraphie commun-
iealion than this one. On the Massaehu-
seIts coast the storm was acco mpanled by "a
heree gale, the wind blowing at the rate of
As miles an hour at Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-07

If in the flush times which prevailed
during and for some time after the war,
men had husbanded the profits of the ac-
tivity which it produced, there would moi
now be SO much suffering and so much
distress in the business lu'l which has sue
ceeded. We are learning the lesson pain.
fully but well, and, stern though the ex-
perience be, If it bring us back TO some
thing like a relative approach TO the sim
pie, frugal, careful thrift and proyident
foresight Of our Puritan ancestors, it will
prove Blessing in Disguise Boston
Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-07

THE DYNAMITE FIEND.-The identity OF
the dynamite fiend, Thomassen, with Alex
Keith, Jr., a well-known blockade-runner
during the war, hailing from Halifax,
which was limited at by George Alfred
Townsend in recent letter 20 the Graphic,
is con iirmed by the second official report
of the Bremen authorities, just published.
Keith was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia,
was a staunch friend OF the south during
the civil war, 'harbored and aided blockade
runners, and became one himself. He alb
seconded from Halifax in 1864, with S16s 900
entrusted 10 him by tho confederates to
buy provisions for the southern army, and
S32, 900 insurance on The steamer Caledonia
lost at sea, and believed now TO have been
blown up with ono ofhis internal machines.
Keith subsequently lived in New York, as
Alexander King Thompson, but his con-
nections are unknown. In 1865 he appear
ed in Highland, in possession OF SS0, 1000.
He married there Miss Cecily Paris. A
con federAte colonel, named Smoat, whom
he had defrauded, bad him arrested and
taken to st Louis, where the matter was
compromised, he fearing other prosecu-
lions. In 1906 he went TO Europe with his
wife. No accessories TO the Bremerhaven
crime have been discovered.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-07
Grafton.

Mr.. Leavltt, young man from New
ton Theological Seminary, is preaching for
tho Baptist church and society, with tho
prospect of becoming their pastor.
The Centennial sociable, last Friday
evening, passed of pleasantly, with cha
rades, tableaux, etc. A poem written for
the occasion by Miss A. p. Walker, was
listened 10 with interest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-07

Fast day in Vermont Friday, April IA.
Gov. Peck shows worthy sense of the fit
ness of things in appointing this annivers-
airy on Good Friday, and we wish the prsc-
edent thus established might hereafter be
invariably followed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-07

Mr.. James Shelley has sold one of his
farms to Mr.. C. Crowley price S4lOO.
The stock of tho Pulnoy WOODEN mill Is
advertised for sale by the creditors of the
Delehanty Brothers.
Mr.. ii. Baker wa presented an elegant
bible and a dozen silver knives by his Sun
day School scholars last Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-07

Fine professions of reform with candl-
dates who are themselves constituent parts
of the thing to be reformed will not carry
the country George William Curtis.
This is text which is applicable to So
lectiOns like that of Mr.. Woodbridge, fOr
delegate TO Cinclnnaii. Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-07

According to all accounts Ohio is honest
ly aud unreservedly for Hayes, and she
has no doubt all of the other States will be
for him before the adjournment OF the Ma
tional Convention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-07

The Richmond (Vs.) State predicts that
Mr.. jefferson Davis's history of the war
will be out just in time TO defeat the De-
mocracy at the next election.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-07
South NHnrdsDOro.

Oscar b. Dooliltle has sold the farm re.
Gently bought Of D. A. Mullett, known as
the Bridges place, to Geo. s. q N. G. John.
son.
NO maple sugar yet.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-07

The nomination of Hon. Richard II. Da-
ma, Jr., as minister to England was finally
rejected by the Senate on Tuesday, by
vote of 81 10 IL.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-07
GBeYtrmont 4benit.
BRATTLEBoRo
FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 7, 1876.

The Belknap impeachment articles were
presented TO the Senate on Tuesday. The
trial will probably begin on the 18th inst.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-07

The Vermont Convention is chiefly no.
table for the fact that II followed the exam
pie of Connecticut in retaining from the
expression of any preference whatever.
1t is clear that the confident predictions
that Mr.. Blaine could count on the united
votes of the New England delegations were
somewhat premature. There is no evil
dence that any delegation save that from
Maine will be unanimous for him, and
there are one or two delegates from Yer
mont who are not likely TO vote for Blaine
under any circumstances. The Republi-
cans of Vermont showed some seasonable
independence in refusing TO thank Presi-
dent Grant for declining 10 become cam
di date for third time. II this was intend
ed as an expression Of their conviction that
the third term movement is dead, 1t was
unnecessary; If it was intended to mark
their sense of the Presidents forbearance,
it was equally superhuous. Gen. Grant
can neither be served nor injured by any
reference 10 his past or present prospects
for denomination. The logic OF circum-
stances has very thoroughly disposed Of
them, and the Republicans OF Vermont or
elsewhere may fairly treat them as matter
which has passed beyond the domain Of
State Conventions into that Of history.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-07
Press Comments ON the state Conven-
trrom the Darlington Free Pres.1


tFrom the Burlington Free Presi.1
Tho nomination of Mr.. TAFT for chair
man was received with surprise and dis
gust and the speech, with its clumsy sem
tences its feeble platitudes, and its insin-
cere tribute to Grant aud "Grantism"
say insincere, for few men in Vermont
have sneered more at Gen. Grant than Mr..
Tan-fell like a wet blanket on the Con-
vention. We wish to be understood In
what we say. The Republicans of Yer
mont are not "down on" President Grant.
They believe him honest; they remember
his services. They have nothing TO apollo
gize for in their support of him. But they
do not think his practical wisdom or sus-
cess, in selecting his advisers aud in his
appointments to office, has on the whole
been so striking that 1t is best to spend
much breath at this time in talking about
IL. They are looking ahead and not back !;
and the men of the Convention would have
given more for ringing declaration in ia
vor of "sending bummers TO the rear"
and of taking for every position of honor
and trust the cleanest and best men OF tue
party, than for all the talk about the past
or praise of the Administration that could
have been crowded into its entire session.
tFrom the Rutland nerald.l
Our delegates, however, arc not all of
them just the men that we hoped to sec
elected. They are not all up, in character
and position, TO the standard which was
demanded by the prevailing sentiment of
the party. Some of them are the men we
desired to have elected, but with the dele
cation as whole we are satisfied, only as
we incline TO acquiesce in "that which is"
Experience in nominating conventions
shows that it is not the executive power
alone that fails 10 select always the best
men for public services. The resolutions
are unexceptionable in tone. They ex-
press, we think, the sentiments Of all Re-
publicans in Vermont. They do not indi-
cate any drift of sentiment especially, but
the sentiment which has always existed in
Vermont. Nothing was said about the
third term question, because 1t Is now APP
parent TO everybody that nothing is to be
said.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-07
GuIITord.

The Rev. w. II. Collins will ofliciale
IN Christ chureh, next Sunday afternoon,
at O'Clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-07
(From the Boston Journal

The resolutions have the right ring as
the latest enunciation of Republican senti-
ment. The delegation, of course, goes 10
Cincinnati unpledged, but ready, we have
no doubt, TO act in harmony with the other
representatives of New England. The let
ter of Senator Morrill,, of Vermont, hits the
nail upon the head about right.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-07

The delegation, as a whole, is good one,
and commands the confidence OF the Re-
publicans of Vermont, although 1t is not
quite so strong in all respects as we could
have wished or as have been some of the
delegations which have preceded it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-07
LENT, HOLY WEEK AND EASTER.

The season of Lent, now drawing 10 its
close, has been observed in the Christian
church from the earliest ages. 1t is that
period of the Christian year in which men
are especially called to the remembrance Of
their duty towards God and each other, and
by the means of prayer and fasting to ex-
anime themselves and ascertain their spir-
itual condition; and 1t may be said with
truth that If all would improve the gra-
cious opportunities which the Lenteh fast
affords them, we should experience true
revival of "pure and undefiled religion"
which is much needed throughout our land.
While our Saviour's fasting in the wilder
ness forty days and forty nights is COM
memorated by this apostolic custom, 80
also His sufferings at the close Of His earth
ly life are especially recalled during the
last week of the Lenten fast. beginning on
Sunday next. the 9Th Inst. That day IL
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-02
The Centennial 4th Begins.

New YoEk, July l.-Gold aud
stock, other exchanges AMI numerous
business houses having resolved TO
close from, 3 o'gleck to day till We'd
nesday, when that hour arrived the
centennial 4th celebration was begun
by the screaming Of nctory whistles,
the pealing Of twenty chimes and the
ringing Of bells. .rne evening news
papers Will issue bat one seatly edition
Monday aud none Tuesday, The
city is alrea dy caveioped. in flags aud
bunting. Broadway and Bowery
present magnificent spectacle.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-02
The Conference Committee on
the Indian Appropriation
Bill Fails to Agree.
A Bill Providing for Feeding
the Indians During the
Interim.
Joint Resolution Providing the
Two Houses to Meet Mt Phil
adelphia on the 4th Of
July Passed Without
Dissensi0n.
NcnlaIe.

Mr.. Window, from the conference
committee on the Indian appfopria-
ton bill, reported that the committee
had been unable to agree, and moved
that new committee be appointed.
He said the ground Of disagreement
in the committee was wholly in re-
gard to the third section of the bill,
which provides for the performance
OF the duties of that bureau by. the
war department. The house conferers
resisted upon the transfer, and the
senate committee did not feel at lib.
erty to consent ther-to. The motion
was agreed TO and the chairman an
nounced the conference committee on
joint resolution.
/ The silver COIN bifl was reported
from the committee on finance this
morning.
The senate, then proceeded with
the consideration OF the sundry civil
appropriation bill. A nppsbet Of re-
ports we're agreed to, among them
the ffoffiiowing tppfopriating $40,
600 for preparing and engraving
maps aud chats OF the geographical
survey west Of 9the 1ooIh meridian
aud reducing. E appropriations al + fer shs
cost of military convicts from forty 4
sixteen thousand dollars.
i Mr.. oBogy, from the committee Oh
Epriyate land claims, reported favor
ably on the senate bill to confirm I,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-02
+. CRIME.
SHOT BY HIS RIFE.

TRESroS, n. j., July 1.-Oarran
A. Howe, a noted divorce lawyer,
quarrelled with, his step-son at heir
residence last evening. The wife in
terferred to save her.boy, when Howe
beat and kicked her, threatening to
shoot The boy if she interIerred Mrs.
Howe broke away, getting revolver
and shet her husband dead elt-.tll AZ he WAS
as she supposed about to shoot the
boy.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-02
Sporting
1.osa BRANCH RACE.

Lone BRANCH, July 1.-The race
to-day began with fair weather and
fas, track. The first race was for the
trial purse, one mile, and was won hs
Metal Leander, tho second by Spend
rift, aud the thiru by Milton. Besi
time, l Al. 1-hera for a purse OF
$500, all ages, mile, heat. The firsl
heat was Won by Ncco, james a, sec
ona, Egyp, thisa. Time | Az. Sec
ond heat also won; second heat, JAS
A, ID; Egypt, 3D.; time, l:49.
BASE BALL.
LOUISVILLE, KY, July l -Bostons
1e; Loulsyilits 2 2.
ST.. LouIs, July Return game
of the Browns and Muluals was in
terrupted by rain at ,he end Of foun
and bali innings. Score, Mutuals
s.; Browns ..
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-02

school, or as they return from day
school, and in all their daily lives lie,
us think ahead Of them and by fore.
thought agoid precipitation evR
hours, by prompt sympathy torn aside
bitterness, ard by hearty approval
cheerrthesn Oh. This course will
Time bless, the children FIRST but chief
y those who loye them.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-02
1t Stopped the Cough and Saved
the Child.

We have recently had occasion to try The VII
tue OF Iaie's Cough Cordial in onr family
ilttp sun9 stcR win tho prevailing fever, VIII
gave him no rest ght-or day. We have iftle
faith In 'ratentN mcdciaes, and seldom much as
Try them bnt something had To be done, NJ the
coringiy prognrred a bottle OF the cordial from
the agents, aud com hGncea itS Use according to
dire tions. The effect was marked fro.n the very
first, and the child that night enjoyed rcftesh-
ing eleep; and BY the next night there was scarce
a yesflge Of tht.eogth lett. ifihis ir fair sam
Pile OF what the medicine Will do, it- growth in
popularity is4not 10 be wondered at ReIisbarF
f'rte Press
Sold and warranted hs Miils & .'nrdy
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-02
MISCELLANEOUS
RATIFICATION MEErISG.

COLUMBUS, July 1.-At Tilden
and Hendricks ratification meeting
held tonight, dispatches were read
from several distinguished democrats,
all Of whom .agrse that thc~ticket is a
strong one, and ifevery democrat
does his duty it~wlll be elected.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-02
PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT.

The public debt statement shows a
reduction of So, ,ssi ,33i. 333;i Coin balance,
s113, 625,5s4. Currency, sl3o,ool, III
Coin certificates, s2S,6oi,4Oo. Spe4
cial deposits, s32 ,S4o,oo6. Outs,and-
ing legal tenders, $500, ,a,2 Isl.
Total reduction for fiscal. year ending
lltis day was, s29,249,4sl, leaving a
debt, less cash in treasury, s2,o99,-
439, ,34I.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-02
4.faetures at Sl,eliiIld has failed.
Liabilities Slli5 500.
viii. REMAIN NEU rRAI

will. REMAIN NEUTRAL.
BaRIIS, .Iuly 1.-The Prince oi
Montenegro has soiemnly agreed TO
remain neutral in the Servia Turkish
troubles
Count Won Arnim has arrived at
Carlsbad. He is closely watched by
the prussian detectives.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-02
New Yetk..Ialy Il

NV "I ktsFl4Iy ].
FLoue Fair demand and shade htmcr.
WHEAT Quiet and unchanged
RYE-Dull.
BAnLEY-Nominally unchanged
CoRs Limited demand; ungraaed, $4,000
Oars Steady. very moderate demand, mixed
western and state, 3sGt4iga
Eoss Heavy western 15&iili
MEss PoHK- Firmer 10, T5EBso.
LAap-Duil, easier prime stea1. Il 5o6 u 30.
BrTrKR Heavy; wes ern. iiG.a.
WnisKi-Si,a ady ll2ti.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-02
FOREIGN.
suppRE EssEp.

PARIS, July 1.-The budget com
mittee have suppressed The pensions
of the invalid functionaries of the
empire.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-02
Liverpool.

Liverpoo! 'FnIy ].
BnEtpsruFrs Unchanged,
Win,efwheat ssidltgs,id. sprisg sssdEl esGd
White 9slidUlossd. Club losed0insea. Corn,
25sad.