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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

BIENNIAL VS.. ANNUAL SESSIONS OF THE
LEolsLATURE.-The arguments used to in
duce a constitutional convention to assent
to biennial sessions of the legislature-the
people never had the opportunity of ex-
pressing themselves thereon-were, that it
would he cheaper for the Stale, and that
there would be less tinkering with the
laws. The arguments for economy and
stability prevailed, and the experiment of
biennial session was launched six years
ago. However plausible the argument may
have seemed in the theory, experience has
shown that when put into practice it was
an utter delusion. With the Legislature
largely composed of inexperienced MEM
bers, as has been and will continue to be
the case, weeks have been consumed in
getting the chang Of the ropes" before the
business OF practical legislation was enter
ed upon. The result has been that, under
the biennial system, the sessions OF the
general assembly have averaged more than
twice the length than under the annual sys-
ten, so that, instead of the expense being
less, It has been greater. So, too, there has
been moro tinkering with the statutes, the
number of general, as we'll as special laws,
being, on an average, more than double
what they were ten years ago-and, as a
general rule. they have been more ill-ad-
vised and hastily considered. Iuslead of
economy We have extravaganza. Instead
of stability, we have instability. Instead
OF deliberation, we have haste. win the
legislature, by submitting the question of
calling a constitutional convention, give
the people the opportunity of expressing
their opinion on the matter Of biennial ses-
sions2 -Rutldnd Globe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

Messrs. Hurd & Houghton have just pub
lished the promised life of Gov. Rutherford
B. Hayes, written by William d. Howells,
editor Of the Atlantic Monthly. The style
OF the volume is characteristic of its author,
being concise, vigorous, and free from ex-
aggerated statements or phrases, while Mr..
Hayes's strong and manly character Is
gracefully portrayed in manner which
will more than ever convince Republicans
Of the eminent fitness of their chosen leader
for tho position which he is without doubt
destined TO occupy. The volume also con-
tains brief and comprehensive sketch OF
the life OF Hon. William A. Wheeler.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

The Burlington Free Press is determin-
ed that the splendid Republican victory in
this State shall not be belittled by the DEM
ocrats or their sympathizers. 1t says:-
1.-THE Springfield Republican, which could
not be moro careful of Mr.. Tilden's inter-
ests IL II had taken the contract to elect him,
attempts 10 take the New York Times TO
task for calling the result of the Vermont
election Waterloo defeat for the DEM
ocrats. 1t does not seem TO us that the
Times is open to the charge Of very violent
misuse of language. If Republican ma
jOTity several thousands larger than the en-
tire Democratic Vote; If Republican ma
jority greater by tiOO thousand votes than
the average Republican majority, and
greater by SeUen hundred than the average
OF the mSjorlties of the Presidential years
II the extinguishment of the last Demo-
crat in the Senate. and q reduction Of the
Democrats in the House by about One-hdJ
In numbers, and much more than that in
influence and standings If the election OF
every county officer on the Republican
tickets in every one of the fourteen coun-
teen counties OF the State. with the excep-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

"A horrible murder was committed in
the little town of Otis in Berkshire County,
Mass, on Monday, by tramp who gives
the name of Charles Wood. The fellow
had been sheltered during shower by
Mr.. and Mrs. Jeptha Hogard, an aged and
peaceable couple, and, without the slight
est provoeation, on leaving the house he
seized a stick OF wood and returned and
made an attack on Mr.. Hogard. The old
man warded off the blows and ran for help,
while in the meantime Wood attacked Mrs.
Hogard with an ak, inflicting blows about
the head from which she died in two hours.
Tho murderer was at once arrested.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

Addison County-Edward Seymour, Yer
gennes; l.. D. Eldredge, Middlebury.
Bennington Col. II. Guild, Rupert ST.
las Mason, Readsboro.
Caledonia Co.'S. S. Thompson, Lyndon !;
II. e. Belden, st. Johnsbury.
Cbittenden Co.-Samuel Huntington, Bur-
liugton +; C. NJ. Spaulding, Jericho; ii.
c. Leavenworth, Charlotte.
Essex COD. S. Storrs, Island Pond.
Franklin Co.-Oscar S. Rixford, Highgale !;
T.. a. Hull, Berkshire; E. a. Sowles,
st. Adams.
Grand Isle Co.-Buel Landon, So. Hero.
Lamoille Co.-Edwin Wheelock, Cam
bridge.
Orange Coz. p. George, West Fairlee (;
John Lynde, Williamstown.
Orleans Co.-William w. Groui, Barton !;
Chas. Carpenter, Charleston.
Rutland Con-. p. Simonds, Rutland; ;
Samuel Williams, Castleton; ii. +. La
throp, Pittsford; c. w. Brigham, Pitts
field.
Washington Co.-E. p. Walton, Montpel-
Ter; Ira Richardson, Waitstield.
Windham Coo. L. Butterfield, Will
mington; +. l.. Waterman, Jamaica.
Windsor Goa. Cushman, Rochester; E.
J. Whitcomb, Ludlow; G. n. Davis,
Reading.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

TIE LAST THREE YEARs.-Three years
ago. the failure of Jay Cooke struck The
country. The Country didn't know it was
struck for months amer. The banks held
together, il WAS so obviously a matter Of
railroad bonds that we all agreed that it
was partial crisis, we found out in
the course OF the next year that we were
all ''solidair," as Victor Hugo says, and
that great disaster cannot befall a portion
of the community without affecting us all.
II has been since then two years of re-
treuchment, of enforced economy, public
aud private, of bankruptcy, of shrinkage
of credit and of value, of suspension of in
dustry, and widespread general loss. 1t
has also been a period of SOLDERING, of
sharper inquest into all the problems OF
life's maintenance, of search for new capae-
lilies aud new markets, and of reconcilia-
ton to the old, the slow and the sure, and
of which we are rebuilding from The hard
pan a new prosperity.-SPrinafeld Repuo-
Hcdu
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22
GutIford.

On the 18th Of last July, Miss Sarah B.
Haley, a maiden lady OF this town, slipped
and fell upon a stone, while working in
her garden, and received a fracture Of the
thigh bone in the hip joint. Her recovery
from the accident proceeded hyorably,
and she was beginning - get about again,
when, one day last week, she eot another
fall and broke her wrist and dislocated her
elbow. Miss Haley endures her misfor-
tunes With becoming fortitude aud con-
graduates herself tn at she has several 9TH
err bones that can be broken If circumstal-
ces require. She is attended by DIR. nol-
ton of Bratleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22
south DeerheId. Mass.

REUNION OF THE HOWE FAMILY.
The Liberty Howe family OF West
Dover, VT, held their reunion on Sept. Is
with C. b. Tilton and G. S. Howe OF South
Deerfeld, Mass. 1t was time TO be long
RENE bered by those present. Coming
from their Green Mountain homes they
united their songs with their city friends
until the harmony seemed 10 say, 1--WE are
a happy band OF brothers and sisters with
our father still 10 lead u.s." Father Howe
gave a full and interesting history of the
Howe family, from the Revolution down
10 this our centennial year. He showed
that though age was creeping on apace he
had not forgotten bis five years training in
the Vermont Legislature in which he took
an active part, neither had his memory fail
ed him. Eight of his children we're pres
ent, six of them with their families. The
whole number present was twenty-five.
One daughter in Mortified, Mimi, with
her family, though absent, was kindly re-
membereu.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

SHOCKING ACCIDENTAL Mrs. Foster and
her daughter Hannah were killed at East
Concord IN. H. station, Wednesday eve
ming of last week. They were standing on
the track, and were 50 intent upon the pas
senger train, just passed, that they did not
heed the whistle and ring OF a spare en-
CINE that followed aud were run over. Mrs.
Foster was instantly killed, but the daugh-
ter, with both legs gone and arm aud shoul-
der broken, lived some time in such agony
that she begged the physician to kill her.
Mrs. Fosters husband died last July, and
the daughter was an only child, and had
just returned from school teaching Both
women we're active Christians, and greatly
respected.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22
Centennial Notes.

No one can say that the farmers have not
improved their opportunities to see this
Exhibition. They have been here by hun
dreds OF thousa sands, not merely the young
err generation, but the old boys, who re-
member "Gineial" Jackson, and who do not
consider the Mexican war as a very ancient
occurrence. l notice that while the farmers
give much attention TO the exhibits which
have especial reference TO their vocation,
they do not make them the exclusive Oh
jects of their study, but they linger with
kind Of questioning reverence 10 the art
galleries, and among the thousand brilliant
tri umphs of the manufactures Of all ma
tons in the Main Buildine.
The Kansas and Colorado building has
been closed for day or two only to reopen
with one of the finest displays of autumn
fruit ever seen in this country. The fruits
are arranged in pyramids and in other ar
tistc forms. In the centre of the Kansas
hall there is neat model of the dome Of
the National Capitol, twenty feet high, its
exterior being covered over with monster
apples of an hundred hues. On the top OF
the dome stands a statue of Pomona. The
su pporting glass columns, which are filled
with grains, rest upon cuneilorm table
covered with three hundred varieties Of
apples, and with a vast variety Of gigantic
pears, sweet potatoes, beets, corn, squashes
as large as ll-inch shells, and other colossal
vegetables repose gracefully at the base Of
this structure. The new crop Of vegetables
from the farms along the line OF the Atch-
inson, Topeka and Sante Fe railroad are
among the most astonishing Of these lavish
productions of nature. Tue whole Interior
ofthe building is tastefully decorated anew,
and the whole forms an admirable temple
of Ceres such as one could scarcely find
outside the limits of the United States.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

Mr.. BLAINE IN BosToS.-Hon. James
G. Blaine met with splendid ovation on
his appearance in Music Hall, Boston, Mon
day evening. An immense and enthusias-
tic crowd was in attendance, and there were
at least three times as many people outside
who were disappointed at their inability to
gain admission. Speeches were made by
Mr.. Blaine, Gen. Banks, Hon. George 5.
Bou twell and John w. Gambler, Esq. On
be ing introduced, Mr.. Blaine said: l attn
op posed 10 the election of Samuel ]. Til
den, because, at a great crisis in his coun-
try's fate, he proved laithless because, al
though most ostentatiously committed to
the resumption of specie payments in 1879,
he broke faith at the dictatiOn of the inlla-
tionsts of the South and West because,
al time of depression in industry and
business, the only remedy lie suggests is
low tariff upon imports, which will bring
us into compel ilion with the cheap labor OF
Europe, TO the destruction OF the labor Of
our own mechanics because he represents
that heresy known as state rights; because,
while making his watchword reform, he is
associ ated with the very worst gang of pol
itcians in The country; and, finally, be-
cause lie is democrat, belonging to par
ty so low and corrupt and disreputable
that lis candidate for governor in your
state will not utter its name. The speaker
dec Jared that he did not need 10 revive the
old issues. He could find plenty in the
present, and he proceeded 10 review the ac-
| ton of the last Democratic Congress, charg-
ing subservency to the southern element,
and determination on their part TO secure
the payment of the southern war claims.
The tone of his speech was thoroughly ag-
gressive and severely denunciatory Of the
democratic party and lis policy and candi-
dates. A torchlight procession followed
the indoor exercises.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

the most. Several other OF the smaller
buildings within the grounds were some-
what damaged. In all sections Of the city,
trees, roofs and cbimneys were carried
away, and several persons were injured,
but none Of them seriously. AtNow York
the tempest reached its highest at o'clock
in the evening, and some Of the ferry boats
were unable to perform their regular trips
ON account Of the wind, which blew at the
rate of 50 miles an hour.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

The Republican majority in the Maine
election will come fully up to the estimate
as publish ed last week. Official returns
from the whole state except one small
town and six plantations, which cannot
vary the result fifty votes either way, give
a total vote of 135, 1851, of which Connor has
1910; Talbot 6O,251 scattering $50. Con-
nor's plurality over Talbot, l5,45o; his ma
jority over all, 1880. This is the largest
vote ever polled in the state by about 5000.
One hundred and twenty Republican rep
resentatives are elected and twenty-nine
Democrats, with two unbesrd from.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

Silverton, Aiken county, s. c., has been
greatly disturbed since last Friday night
by outrages committed by negroes. It
seems that two blacks attacked and brutal
ey beat a woman in her own house; ono
of the scoundrels was shot, and when the
officers sought 10 capture tho second ras-
cal they were prevented by an uprising of
the colored people. Extravagant rumors
are told of other outrages on the whites. It
appears, also, that the blacks have been
com hitting outrages on the Port Royal
railway, tearing up the track, and wreck
ing a freight train. Governor Chamber
lain has been applied to for aid to punish
the outlaws.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

With its issue of last Monday the New
York Times completed the 25th year of its
existence, and its publishers appropriately
marked the event by issuing special num-
Der giving an interesting resume of the
work of that journal, and also presenting a
fac-simile OF the first issue of the Times,
which takes but small part Of the broad
page OF that journal to-day. The record of
the Times is proud one, and it richly de-
serves the place which it occupies as the
great Republican newspaper of America.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

Bishop Whipple illustrates the cost of
the Indian war rather strikingly. He re-
Gently remarked 10 a correspondent OF Tho
Omaha Herald that if ten soldiers were
placed in line with an Indian at one end,
and the American people could be brought
to understand that in order to secure the
scalp of that one Indian it would require
the sacr fee of the ten soldiers and an ex-
penditure of $500, 900 in money, they might
be led 10 inquire whether the scalp was re-
ally worth the outlay.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

Tho New York Democrats, at their State
Convention held last week, to fill the va
cancy caused by Mr.. Seymour refusing to
run, nominated Lucius Robinson, now
Controller of the State, for Governor. He
was originally a Democrat, then Repub-
lican, then Liberal, now a Democrat. He
will get the party vote, but cannot beat
Gov. Morgan.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

"Wednesday evening, Sept. q there will
be a meeting at Union Hall in the Interests
Of common school education. 1t is expect
ed there will be a normal class in reading,
geography, grammar and arithmetic.
Teachers, school superintendent, aud
school committees, aud all the friends Of
education throughout the County arc in
vited TO be present. B.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

Some half dozen new organs OF the
manufacture of Estey q Co. have been pur-
chased in our town the past season, the
last being for the Baptist church, and was
played for the first time last Sunday, by
Miss Attic Crane.
"A term of school is this fall taught in
District No. 2. The number of pupils ex-
ceeds those Of many preceding years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

r. II. Curran & Co. of Boston have pub
lished very fine steel engravings Of Hayes
and Wheeler which are without doubt the
finest campaign portraits ever issued in
this country. These engravings are in pure
line and are of genuine merit as works Of
art, while their low price, only sl.OO each,
will assure them a wide and general sale.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

ton Of two Judges Of Probate-the office
perhaps least connected with legislation
and politics,-if these results, effected in
contest in which the Democrats expend-
ed ten times as much money and twice as
much labor and whiskey as they ever put
into State canvass in Vermont, do not
constitute Waterloo defeat for them, we
should like to know what would"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

may their home be a happy one whose God
is the Lord.
Mr.. Eleazor Gorham, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Titus aud their son, aud Mr.. Uri-
all Kingsbury have gone TO the centennial
exhibition. 2.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

The contest for Speaker OF the House Of
Representatives promises 10 be lively. A
mong the prominent candidates in the field
are Hon. Jed P. Ladd of Alburgh, Hon.
John w. Stewart and Hon. f. f. Wood
bridge Of Addison county, ]. X. Batchelder
OF Arlington, Hugh Henry of Chester, and
Gen. w. w. Lynde OF Marlboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

the occasion. About eighty persons were
present. Including the Dummerston cornet
band, who entertained the company with
fine music. All had a good time, and Mr..
aud Mrs. Dodge return many thanks for
this expression Of good will. n.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

On Monday evening, Sept. 18th, the
friends and relatives OF Mr.. and Mrs. Jer-
ny ]. Dodge made them surprise visit at
their home. 1t was the fnh anniversary
of their marriage. Several presents, in
GLIDING an extension table. were given ON
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

Our majority of 23,llO on the Governor
vote this year is $50 more than the average
for the Presidential year since 1860, and
1894 moro than the average for all the years
since that date
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

The New ENGLAND FARMER is one OF
tn best and most uniformly excellent OF
the agricultural papers published ia this
COT ntry, aud being specially adapted TO the
needs of this latitude 1t presents peculiar at
fractions TO the farmers OF New England.
The advertisement Of lis publishers apI ears
In our columns 10 day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

The destiny Of the Old South Church in
Boston is decided, and the venerable edl-
flee will be saved to posterity. 1t has been
purchased for s4OO, 900, and will be used for
q historic museum.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

The trial Of Gen. Babcock and Thos. z.
Somerville, charged with conspiracy in con-
nection with the safe burglary case, is now
In pTogTeAs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22
New fame.

N. Cressy, NJ. D., Professor of Veterin-
airy Science in the Mass. Agricultural Coll
lege, Amherst, will deliver the Address at
Windham Co. Fair 10 be held in this town
Oct. 4lh and 9Th.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

Mrs. ophelia L. Snow has just recover
ed, in the county court, sls60.66 damages
in a suit against Daniel Carpenter for in
juries resulting from liquor sold 10 er
husband by the defendant in 1864.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

General Hawley has been nominated for
Congress by the Republicans OF the first
Connecticut district, and we hope he will
be elected.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

Boss Tweed and his nephew and secre-
tary are still imprisoned at ViGo, but are
expected 20 sail from there for Cuba this
week,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22
Vernon.

Rev. J. l.. Smith will preach in The
church next Sunday at I0l o'clock y. NJ,
and Rev. NJ. ii. Harris at p. N.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

Hon. Chas. Francis Adams has written
a letter accepting the Democratic candidacy
for governor of Massachusetts,.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22
Republican Nominations.

The South Carolina Republicans have
done themselves credit by re-nominating
Gov. Chamberlain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22
IIaIifaX.

The ladies sociable will meet with Mrs.
Stephen Niles next Wednesday afternoon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22
story Of the Emma Mine.

In midsummer, 1869, there were no more
than thousand non Mormons in Utah, OF
whom half or more, were engaged in PRO
specting" for silver mines or developing
old locations. In year the mining popu-
lation increased 10 1000, aud it was soon es-
tablishod beyond doubt that Utah WAS a
rich mining country. Ia one month The
Walker Brothers shipped 1900 tons Of ore.
The early history Of the Emm Mine now
reads like a romance. Mr.. J. b. Wood
man had never wavered in his faith that
the hill north of Little Cottonwood Canon
contained rich deposit. He had follow
ed a narrow vein til his means we're ex-
hausted, without making strike" His
faith was infectious, and one or two gro
GERS in Salt Lake City furnished him on
credit hundred pounds OF flour aud some
me1t, which he and his partner carried up
the canon, wading through the snow. Be-
fore that provision was exhausted, they
came upon the upper part Of the deposit
since known as the Emma Mine. In
month thereafter tue most sanguine spoke
of it as worth $4,000, whereat the many
laughed. Every foot Of additional develop
ment showed the ore body to be greater,
and the property was successfully sold and
stocked at higher prices. In September,
1872, aTler il had been sold in London,
gentleman familiar with the workings Of
the mine presented the following exhibit:
Depth Of workings. . $50 feet.
Breadth s.iH o q , wo,lng' ....... 'tO!S
LenBtn OF workings 80
Cubic feet eIcaVAted (aboup 10000
Tons OF extracted. J0.OO0
Tons Of waste and third-class ore. 1900
So small had been the expense of working,
on account OF the loose nature OF the ore,
that g., 200, 900 Of this had been clear profit.
The mine might honestly have been sold
for s., 100000. IL was stocked at 5000, 900.
The result was a failure 10 pay dividends
on such a capital, cessation OF working,
caving in of the mine, a disgraceful law
suit, and an international scandal. The
nation at large has little to ease the smart
In Utah we have one consolation: all the
honest work on the mine was done by
Gentle residents all the fraud was perpe-
trated by men who live outside Of Utah,
some OF them our worst enemies. But we
have suffered most of the i'll effects. a
loud was thrown upon Utah mines which
delayed our progress for two years.-Hdr-
perS Magazine for October.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-22

The following letter i, in reply TO one re-
ceivsd from colored voter at Springfield,
Illinois, who acted a. Corporal in Co. +,
5jth Massachusetts Volunteers, during the
Rebellion: