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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-26

BRATTLEBoRo ACADEMY.

The examinations for the Spring term,
held on Monday the 22d, passed off in a
way 10 fully sustain the former high repu-
tation of the institution. Both in the Clas-
steal and the English studies there were
evidences shown OF thorough drill and
faithful application. The average ability
among the students seemed by no means
low, while there were few in both depart
ments who gave signs OF unusual promise.
The Principal has been fortunate in his
choice Of teachers for the past year, and the
results have shown, that, however 1t may
be in politics, in the management Of a
school one OF the things least 10 be desired
is "rotation in Office"
The exhibition given by the students OF
the academy ON Tuesday evening drew out
a good house, and was in all respects a sue
cess. The order Of exercises-intersperse
with delightful music by the Brauleboro
Orcheslra--was as follows:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-26

A VERMONT BULL-FIGHT.-Jason Cole,
a farmer at Danville, and his son Rush,
had desperate encounter with a bull, the
other day, in which they came near losing
their lives. The bull was a full blooded
three years old Jersey, and having shown
belligerent disposition they had placed n
ring in his nose, TO which was attached a
guard stick and rope. On this occasion
they led him from the stable into a small
pen connected with the yard, when he
broke away and went FOR them with ven
geauce, knocking them down first one, and
then the other. Either one of them might
have escaped at this time, but for one to
run was certain death 10 the other. So
they continued the contest, lighting him
by turns with stones, clubs and whatever
they could lay hold of; but their strength
was fast falling, their clothes were nearly
torn from their bodies, they were covered
with mud and badly bruised. Mr.. Cole
was finally knocked down and unable 10
rise, and TO all appearance the bull had got
it all his own way. But at this stage of the
proceedings their dog appeared upon the
scene and took hand in the fight, driving
the bull back into the barn, and rescuing
them from their perilous position. The
bull was Immediately killed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-26

1t may be true that many Of our govern
ment officials are poorly paid for their SER
vices but The raising of salaries as rem
edy for dishonesty in office, as proposed by
some reformers, would hardly work. Here
and there an official may be driven TO steal
from necessity, but the great majority of
the thieves in Office are not of that kind.
1t would be impossible 10 show that poor
ly-paid offices turn out the most thieves.
The pay OF Congressman has been increas-
ed much more in proportion than that of
any other officers of the government, but
that does not prevent them from mixing up
in all sorts of swindles. We look upon
tenure OF Office Gs Of much greater conse-
quence. If a public servant felt sure of
holding his Office during good behavior, he
would not throw it away by stealing. But
under our present system he knows that
fidelity does him no good, and that he is Ii
able to be pushed out at any time by the
exigencies OF party politics. Naturally he
makes the most of his time, and, If he is a
bad man, steals when he gets a chance.
Doubling the salary of an unfit and dis
honest man would not make him fit or hon.
est.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-26

The Rev. Mr.. Eaton from the Newton
Theological Institute preached in the Bap-
list church last Sabbath.
The decoration OF the soldiers graves
will be observed next Saturday. At 2
o'clock a procession will be formed at the
NJ. L. Church, accompanied by the IIins-
dale division of the State militia, which
will march TO the cemetery where rest the
departed heroes. Appropriate music will
be in attendance and IL is expected hiatt
Rev. T.. Bradford will deliver the memori-
al Grafton.
Report OF the Catholic fair for Mon
day aud Tuesday evenings was made in
previous number Of this paper. On
Wednesday evening the musicians, Wood
bury Bros, entertained the audience with
with numerous and well selected songs.
Before retiring 10 the hall, they appeared
on the balcony of Stebbins block and en-
livened the evening air with several choice
pieces of music. On Thursday evening a
special train was run from Keene TO ac-
commodate persons wishing TO attend the
dance. Several prominent articles were
disposed OF by vote at the opening of the
entertainment, but not without considera-
BILE strife among the participants. An easy
chair was voted 10 c. J. Amidon, which
brought the round sum Of $1,000. The
dance was very fully attended and the Hi
bernians generally expressed themselves
in terms, "What a grand time" Many
things were sold at auction on Friday eve
ming, which concluded the exhibition. 1t
is reported that the proceeds of the fair
amount 10 $500. 20
The Rev. E. Bradford Interested his hear
ers last Sabbath afternoon In a sermon ex
planatory of The injurious effects and re-
suits of intemperance upon mans moral,
mental and physical condition. b.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-26

Boston celebrates the centennial year by
demolishing the Old South church, one of
the few Revolutionary ediGces left in that
city. 1t was in this church that many of
the greatest meetings of the patriots of 20
were held; and it was used as barrack by
the British troops during the occupation of
Boston. Unfortunately it stands, or rather
did stand, on a very valuable piece of land
which is wanted for business purposes. The
religious society which owned the property
has built q fine new temple; and down
goes the old one.-N. Y Tribune.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-26
West Halifax.

we are glad 10 learn that Decoration day
is 10 be observed in this town. Those TAX
ing part in the exercises are TO visit first
the cemetery in this place, and go from
thence TO the one in the NileS neighbour
hood. The brave and true that went from
among us and sacrificed their lives, their
dust alone being returned TO be buried with
their kindred, have been sadly neglected
upon this day. We trust this centennial
year has rekindled spark of patriotism
and love for our country's dead in the
hearts of our citizens.
"a debt we ne'er can pay
To them is justly due, - .....
And TO the nations latest day
Our chldren's children still shall say,
They died for me and you'll
Good friends, for me aud your
We can well afford to contribute al least a
few flowers to strew upon our soldiers
graves, especially those who have not even
a board with their name inscribed thereon
to mark their resting place.
Mrs. Nellie Fish is teaching the village
school.
w. l.. Wilder has moved on to his farm,
and c. C. Nash of Willamsville has moved
into the tenement vacated by Mr.. Wilder.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-26

The Washington correspondent of the
Boston Advertiser says: "Mr. William A.
Wheeler, of New York, has left Washing
ton probably for the remainder of the ses-
sion, having been appointed by Gov. Tilden
a member of the commission OF which Gov.
Seymour, Fred Law Olmstead, and others
are members, to decide upon certain dis
puted boundary lines of the counties OF
New York. Mr.. Wheeler will be greatly
missed, for no one is more consulted than
he ON points of doubtful policy, and no one
possesses more fully the respect and admir-.
alton of his colleagues"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-26

The second anniversary of the mar
rage of Mr.. and Mrs. Sartoris (nee Nellie
GRANT, occurred Sunday, and the cable
brings the intelligence that their infant
child died Monday night. Mr.. and Mrs.
Sa rtoris are now in London with the fam
lily of Anthony ]. Drexel of Philadelphia.
The usual summer emigration Of tour
lists and pleasure-seekers has begun in
earnest. The four European steamers from
New York on Saturday carried away about
100 passengers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-26

Rev. J. b. Baldwin of w. Townshend,
preached in tho Congregational church by
exchange.
Farmers arc very busy with their
planting.
Decoration day will ne observed here
but the details have not yet been given to
the public. 1t is understood that the SER
vices will he under the direction OF The
Scott Post, q. a. Il.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-26

The first Presidential ticket in the field
is the Prohbitionist For President, Green
Clay Smith, of Kentucky; for Vice Presi'
dent, G. T. Stewart of Ohio. The second
Is, or was, the Inhationist, which began
with Peter Cooper, of New York, and end
ed with Newton Booth, of Calirornia-but,
unfortunately, both the last named gentle
men declined the honor thus thrust upon
ihonn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-26

AS showing what is thought Of Col. Benz.
II. Brlstow in the best political circles, a
gentleman of this town informs us that
not long since Hon. VIM. Evarts of New
York expressed to him his very high esti-
nation of Mr.. Bristow, both as a man and
public official. Mr.. Evarts said that dur
ing his brief term Of service as Attorney
General Mr.. Bristow was District Attorney
for Kentucky, and at that time he regarded
him as the most efficient subordinate in his
department.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-26

Private letters from London allege that
Winslow is DESTROYS of returning to Bos-
ton If he can be assured of lenient treat
ment. He says if he returns he can save
his creditors over 100000. Certain Boston
ians, however, are said to be spending mon
ey and using their influence to prevent his
return. Winslow says that many of the
claims allowed in the bankruptcy Court
are illegal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-26

Apropos of the frequent mention of Hon.
VIM. A. Wheeer's name as possible COM
promise candidate at Cincinnati, it is said
that many of the New York republicans
had rather the convention would take some
one else, for they want Wheeler to beat Til
den with for the goveruorship ofNew York
this fall
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-26
Tow nahend.

Mr.. Clark, our well known druggist,
has just made new departure in his bust
ness by putling in very large stock OF
choice confectionery from the reliable
house of Chas. Holman Of Nashua, N. II.
The goods mako a handsome display and
will attract the attention of al lovers of
sMeei things.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-26

r.. b. Field has given the Pocumtuck
valley memorial association the wedding
shoes his grandmother, Hepzibah Dickin-
sou, wore at Deerfieid in IVA, also the
warming pan and pepper mill, which were
part of the wedding outfit, and Christian
songs, printed in ITS, which belonged to
her mother, Prudence Dickinson.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-26

The speaking, as a whole, was of cxcep-
tional merit and in the play especial credit
was won by Mr.. Cutting, Frank Votey,
and Misses Howe and Stark. The COM
mittee awarded prizes for defamation as
follows: Gentlemen-W. S. Cutting, West
Brattleboro, LIST; A. /. Miller, Dummer-
ston, ID. Ladies-Miss Louise Stafford,
Westminster, lst Miss Minnie Stark, w.
Brattleboro, %.
The 25th anniversary of the marriage of
Mr.. aud Mrs. Charles Harris was the occa-
sion Of very pleasant visit from large
party of friends and .neigbbors on Friday
evening, May 10. Presents TO the value of
thirty or forty dollars were received, inclu-
ding an elegant silver cake basket, vases,
barrel OF flour, etc., for which, as well as
for the spirit of kindness which prompted
them, the recipients desire TO express their
deep appreciation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-26
GBeDermont 4Benix.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 20, 1876.

Fitzhugh, the Doorkeeper of the House,
who wrote home 10 his Texas friend that he
was "a bigger man than old Grant," has
been asked to step down and out
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-26

jeff Davis, accompanied by his wife
and youngest daughter, sailed from New
Orleans for Europe on Saturday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-26
vernon.


Rev. Horace Durchsrd will preach in
the chapel, next Sunday, at o'clock p. NJ.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-08

AnRxsTxD ron DrsoRDERLY CONDUCT AND
COMMITTED ron BrGAMY.

AnRxsrxD FoR DrsoRDERLY CONDUCT AND
COMMITTED ron BIGAMY.
ON Thursday evening 0nlccr Kitxer arrested Charles
Tupp and John Bothman tor acting In . very DIS
orderly manner front OF No. 236 Frost street, Will
liamsburg. Yesterday morning both men we're ar
raigned before Justice 0bcrnier, and Rupp was dis
charged a. he said he only lark with Bothman
Hoffman then claimed that he only wanted satsfac-
ton from the who resided In the house front OF
which he arrested for living wrousiuIy with his
first wife. This plea did not avail him, and he
was sentenced TO twenty nine days In Jail for dis
turbing the peace. Mrs Amahe Bothman then
stepped forward and accused him OF bigamy presented
in support or her charge articles OF separation between
MIN and herself dated April 80 1875, account OF her
alleged misconduct. and certificate Of his marriage
with one Minnie HensIl by Rev. y. Koerner, Of ST.
Paui's Lutheran church, Williamsburg, dated May 81,
1874 when INTERCEPTED Bothman sad that william
B,cchel the lawyer who drew up the articles OF scpa
ration told him he divorced and could marry
again. and he had done So but that when his vile
had the papers tho morning alter he married
she away, and he had not seen her since Jus
tice Oberneir then dceming the Of more import
anco than OF dsordery conducl issued commit
ment hts examination on the charge Of bigamy Tor
the 18th inst
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-08
POOLS ON THE UNIVERSITY RACE.

Comparatively few pools were sold or betting done
last night the Oxford and Cambridge regatta which
axes place to-day. The latest betting from London
beng much In favor Of the Cambridge crow threw
dampcr the pool selling and betting up town. a. lew
were willing TO give odds demanded, and those anxious
10 bet oxford could not get good odds a. they
thought themselves entitled -. few auction pools
sold y. Thomas No l. 2a9 Broadway, At the odds
OF 100 TO 80 on Cambridge. French pools were sold
both at No 1889 Broadway aud the Turf Exchange,
IN West Twentycighth street The pools sold 81 the
former place we're thirty Oxford against forty on
Cambridge, aud at the latter place twenty 10 thirty
Oxford. Pools will DO sold up TO ten o'clock this
morning
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-08

WAsHiSGToy, April Z, 1875
WAR DEPARTMENT xxPESDITuREs-GESERAL
cowAS ON DETECTIVE BELLS STATEMENT
THE STORY on MOTH xxrznxrSAToR--A
QUESTION OF vERAcIrr BETWEEN THE IN
vESToR AND GENERAL MEIos.
The Committee ON Expenditures in tho War Depart
msut to-day examined General D. X Cowan, who was
Assistant Secretary Of the Interior Till March ~ He
testified that he gave Detective Bell the card produced
By The Secretary Of tho Interior yesterday npon The
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-08

THE STATEMENT REGARDING THE S1r1o1AYU
OPERATOR DxNrRD.
ST. IorIs, NO., April Z, ls76
Tho statement made some days ago BY Dstsctive
Bell that Revenue Agent Colony had In his condolences
or employ an operator In the Western Union Tss-
graph onice in thus city, from whom he obtained
valuable Information regarding the operations Of the
whiskey Ring has led investigation Of the mat
ter by tho officers OF tho telegraph company here
Mr.. Colony says Bells testimony on this point -
least Is false lie denies having had an arrange.
mont with any telegraph operator here and onss 70
make On affidavit that effect Inquiry ~ othes a..
rect,ons fails 20 show that any tecgrapher hsre bad
any connection whatever with the whfskcy Heuos o.
that any dispatches were obtained rom the seiee.pn
once here. except under the subpoena dscss issso
ssxued bv the United States Court
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-08
SECRETARY BRIsTow.

DENIAL on THE REPORT OF HE AxsrcHATzoA
wxsRussox, April ., 1s7d
A HERALD correspondent visited SECRETARY BrsseN
NJ midnight in relation 70 the rspset n Washiagtsa
that he had withdrawn from the Cablnel 0sog0
Brssow laughed on hearing the report ed m,o:~-
There Is not word Of truth In u SIMPLY cens -
LoaisvilIe for and on private businesa donD
tenon whatever OF leaving the CablneA Theso y -
truth Whatever In the report
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-08
FALL FROM A WINDOW.

Caroline Gabel four years old fell iron the top door
window Of the ave story house, No 50 wilss street.
and was fatally injured ysstsrday afternoon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-08


when Mckay entered upon his contracts he in
tended 10 bring his working force from New York and
the East but, he has himself acknowledged, Con-
gressman Randall fought him SO hard that he had to
give !. up and employ such mon Mr. Randall recon-
mended There will DO numerous witnesses before
the committee 70 show that while protesting not to
know Mckay to have any influence with him, q note
from Mr.. Randall was invariably an sopen
sesame 10 the contractors payroll and that when
applicant for work had been turned away by his FORE
man, on stating 10 Mckay that Randall had sent him
he Immediately offered position. Names and
dates also he furnished the committee, showing the
intimacy existing between the Navy Department and
the democratic congrcssmen, and proving his agency
in stocking the yard with extra hands Al election
time.
NEGLIGENCE or rHr NAVY lard orrIcKRs
The testimony touching tho negligence Of the Navy
Yard officers will be full and explicit Some OF these
are known have been directly in tho pay or Mckay,
and Others were Influenced BY his usual threat that
he would have them sent 10 that they did dare
TO report what they knew There win DO witnesses 10
prove that he sent baskets OF wine certain officers
as acknowledgment OF their services, while 10 Naval
Contractor Hartt already recorded, be presented
handsome watch. witness wanted 10 borrow govern
msnt wheels and asked Boss Drayman Ford employed
BY the government. for permission TO USE One wheel
had no tire, and Ford said scome. III Hartt tho
naval sessuacsor." The witness had made proposi.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-27
POLITICAL.
General John 8. Phelps, Democratic
Nominee for Governor Of Missouri.

St. Louis, July I9-ln the nomination
Of General Phelps, of Springfield, for
Governor, to day, the enlightened, pro-
gressive and conservative element of the
Democracy secured a signal victory.
The Republican, Of to morrow, will say.
"This nomination will be received, not
only in Missouri but throughout the whole
country, with emphatic satisfaction. Like
the nomination of Tilden for President
by the National Convention, tits the very
fttest and best that could be made, Gen,
Phelps has National reputation, and
thousand of old Democrats in other
States will recognize him as one of the
most conservative, useful and able men,
bers of the ante war Congress from Mis-
souri, and one of the most credlable
representative ofthe old Democracy. He
in Congress for several terms before the
war, and always with honor to his State,
his party, and himself. He was recog-
nized as laborious and capable member
well informed on public questions, faith.
full, and attentive TO his duties, with
special aptitude for handling subjects
connected with the revenues. For this
reason he was made Chairman of the
House Committee on Ways and Means,
the post of honor in that body next to
the Speakership. General Phelps was
young man then, and is not, therefore,
an old man now. He is in the vigor of
his powers, and is not only one of the
most effective canvassers, but one of the
most popular men in Missouri. He was
a Unionist during the war, and Served in
the Union army, fact which need not be
stated, except for the refutation it affords
of the unfair charges of the Republicans
that the Democracy of Missouri and other
former slave States are Confederate in
spirit and attachments.
General Phelps nomination is equiv.
alent to an election. He will be elected
by almost any majority that may be
asked, if, indeed, there be any opposition
at all to him. His administration will be
as beneticent and creditable as that of
Governor Hardin has been, which is say
ing a great deal. In point of fact, SO far
as Missouri is concerned, it did not make
any difference whom the Convention
should nominate, he would have been
elected, but the Convention had the wis
dom to look outside of Missouri, and
govern its preferences by regard for the
National contest, 1t made nomination
which will strengthen and aid the Demo.
cratic Presidential ticket in the doubtful
States, where strength and aid are most
needed. John S. Phelps name will be
worth thousands of votes for Tilden and
Hendricks in the North"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-27
FROM THE PLAINS.
Colonel Merritt's Official Report.
Chicago, July Io.-The following is the
official report of Colonel Merritt, received
at military head quarters to day;

Chicago, July I9.-The following is the
official report of Colonel Merritt, received
at military head quarters to day;
RED CLOUD AGENCY, July I8
Via Fort Laramie.
AS indicated in my dispatch, moved
by forced marches to the main northwest
trail on Indian creek in thirty five hours.
My command made about seventy five
miles, reaching tn trail Sunday about
9 o'clock The trail showed that no large
parties had passed north. AT day light |
saddled up to move on the trail toward
the agency At the same time party OF
seven Indians were discovered near the
command moving with the intention Of
cutting off two couriers who were appro-
aching Sage creek. A party was sent
out to cut these off, killing one Of them
The command then moved out after the
other Indians been in this direction and
pursued them, but they escaped, leaving
four lodges and several hundred pounds
Of provisions behind.
After scouting the country Thoroughly
in our vicinity we moved at once toward
the agency. AT a distance of twenty five
miles to the northwest of the agency the
Indians broke camp and fled, so that
we did not succeed in catching any Of
them. The trail was much worn, and
the indications were that hundred In
dians were driven in by our movements,
and from the repeated reports, which
cannot give in this dispatch, | Twas GER
tain of striking the Cheynnes. To ac-
complish this marched hard to get on
the trail, taking infantry along to guard
the wagons, and fight if necessary. The
reports received from this point led me
to belive that many of the Sioux warriors
were with theCheyennes am now salts
fed that the number of Indians leaving
the agency was exaggerated in the report
and | am certain that not hundred In
dians, or ponies either, all told, have gone
north on the main trails in the last ten
days The Cheyennes whom we drove
in yesterday took refuge on the reserva-
ton toward Spotted Tail. If they leave
again think it will be to 60 south or to
the agencies, as they seem to be thorough
ly frightened out, The northern trip,
our appearance on Indian and Hot creeks
was a complete surprise to the Indians
in that vicinity, but those farther in were
informed by runners, so they got out of
the way.
have just received your dispatch Of
the 18th. will move without delay to
Fort Laramie, and as soon as possible
move to Join Crook. My men and horses
are very tired, but few days reason.
able marching, with full forage, will make
them all tight.