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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23
Bellows Fnlls.


MAIL NOMENCLATURE or THE THIEF
saturday evening. Nov 10, the bag CON
tanning the Bellows Falls mail was delivered
at the depot by the mail agent on the through
New York mail train as usual. 1t was left ~
ing on the platform few minutes only, while
the mail carrier attended 10 other duties, and
when he returned it was gone No trace of it
could be found until the 9TH inst, when the
rihed bag was found under the wood in the
railroad shed near by, by employees of the
road. The strap had been cut and all the let
ters were gone, nothing but papers remain
ing. The case was at once reported to the
department. but no move had been made
toward finding the perpetrator until the 10th
inst. when part of the missing letters were
found between the mattresses IN one of the
rooms of Iowns's hotel. The circumstance
was reported to deputy sheriff b. r. Phelps
of this place who began at once following
clue which resulted in his arresting young
man named L. b. Brown. of Bradford. VT at
Westminster. Vt, Saturday, the 18th inst
He occupied the room in which the letters
were found on the night Of the robbery and
was seen at the depot about train time. Upon
searching his effects at his boarding place in
Westminster the remainder Of the letters were
found, which furnishes the strongest proof Of
his guilt. But little Is AS yet known regard
ing the prisoner. He denies his guilt and
says very little about it. 1t is probable that
he found very little, if any. money in the bag
although il is usually our most important
mail Cor Bost0H JourHdl
White River junction despatch says that
Brown was delivered by Sheriff Phelps to L.
s. Marshal Foster. at that place on Monday
and taken to Montpelier for trial
The contest for the successorship to Col
pres Dec. TO- is three-cornered one. Col
Hyde ask for re-appointment, and his
clerk q. f. Morgan, and on &c. G. Chaplin are
also aspirants to the position. The journal
correspondent says that the citizens are much
more interested il having the post Office re-
moved to more convenient and spacious quar-
tcrs than in who Is Postmaster. The present
building is too small 10y far, it is impossible to
obtain box room enough, and the public wait
ing room will not accommodate more than Il
dozen people at once.
The new two-story brick primary school
building is approaching completion and is to
be ready for occupancy at the opening of the
winter schools 1t is u fine looking substan-
TALLY built structure and its cost will not eX-
coed 5000.
The Fall Mountain Paper Company have
the past few months been erecting another
new mill for the manufacture Of paper from
wood. II is inclosed and nearly completed
and makes the fifth mill owned here by this
mammoth stock company.
The new three-story brick block south Of
the bank building is completed and being oc-
cupied by the owners. C. Chase as furni-
ture dealer, and F. p Hadley dealer in stoves
and tin ware
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23

4 MURDERER SENTENCED. Asa Magoon.
the murderer of r. Strecter. at Barre, in Oc-
tober. 1879, received his sentence from the
Supreme Court at Montpelier, last Saturday.
He is to be hung the fourth Friday of Novem-
Der, 1879. During twenty months of the in
tervening two years he will be confined at
hard labor in the State prison, and then placed
in close confinement till the sentence has been
complied with. After Justice Barrett had
pronounced the sentence, Magoon meekly and
without the slightest emotion asked the priyi-
lege of saying word, and when it was given
him. extended his arms and pronounced
benedction, III the usual form, ON the court
As he closed with 'amen." he was led from
the room by the sheriff. He declares his in
nocence and wishes TO have it put upon the
record that he did not see Streeter after he
left the house of Hannah Perrins on the night
of the murder.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23
Vermont state Agricultural society.

The Vermont State Agricultural Society
and Wool Growers Association held it, annual
meeting at the Weldon House. st. Adams
Wednesday, Nov. II. at 10 o'clock A. NJ Pres
ident Col Geo 4. Merrill in the chair.
The treasurer. VI. b. Stafford. reported as
follows:
Balance in treasury to last year. So. 1873 80
Expenses of last fair......Sl Obj -
Premiums B. 43G OO-l 100 -
Total receipts Of last fair...............4.l4s -
Net loss AT last S321 OO
Present balance III the treasury .... Sl5.G5l 81
Net increase III the year..................Slj Ill GG
The report was accepted.
The following officers We're unanimously
elected for the coming year
President A Merrill Rutland.
Vice President Henry Chase Lyndon
Henry Il. Kent. Dorset c. Horace Hubbard
Springfield Silas G. Holyoke. ST Adams
Treasuror-N. H. Stafford White River
Junction.
Secretary Henry Clark Rutland
Board OF Directors II Henry Baxter. Rut-
land Henry G.. Root Bennington William
Il. Sandford, Orwell Geo Campbell West
minister IVES, Edwin $ Stoweli Cornwall :.
james 4. Shedd Burlington: Lemuel S.
Drew, Burlington Crosby Miller Pomfret :
Phineas 5 Benjamin, Wolcott Archibald c.
Harris Shoreham Henry c. Cloayeland.
Coventry Geo. Davis, East Montpelier.
Col. i. :. Stowell was elected delegate of
the Society to the National Wool Grower
Association. and the Society adjourned
At subsequent meeting of the board of
dirGctors. the chair appointed II. g. Root, A.
c. Harri. and Henry Chase a committee to To-
cate the next fair.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23

Robert L. Case. president of the defunct
Security Life Insurance Company of New
York, was convicted last week of perjury, in
swearing to false statement of the condition
of the company Dec. II, 1875. The state
ment then issued by the company gave the
value of the building occupied by it as $500
600, whereas it was purchased nine months
before for $3.50, 900; it also placed the COM
pany's cash on hand and in the bank at 5000
900. while the examiner could find only about
81, 900. The defense was that Case did not
swear to this statement, but only signed it.
The jury brought in a verdict of guilty. The
vice president and secretary of the company
were also indicted for the same offense. The
conviction of Case ought to have a salutary
effect on all other evil doors of his class. He
is an old resident of Newburg, n Y, where
lie has a wife and grown-up children. His
residence is on one of the finest streets of the
city, he moved in the best society, and has
been looked upon as a leading and substantial
citizen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23
Congress.

The army appropriation bill which went
to the Senate from the House last week has
finally been disposed of, by the concurrence
of the House in the amendments made by the
Senate The chief point of difference be-
tween the two bodies was in regard to the lin
itation of the army numerical strength. The
Democratic scheme, originating in the House,
was to cut the army down TO 10000 men,
while the Senate insisted that a maximum
force of %, 600 should be employed. Further
than this the Senate amended the bill by
striking out the clause which provided for the
maintenance of four full cavalry regiments on
the Texas border inserting instead a section
which permits the recruiting of cavalry COM
panies up to the full complement of 100 men,
and providing for the employment of a sufh-
cient force to protect the Texas frontier. The
Texas delegation, making virtue of necessi-
ty, had the good sense to vote for this amend
ment, and it was finally passed by vote of
40 10 l2G, thirteen Democrats acting with
the Republicans. The principal amendment,
regarding the limitation was successful by a
vote of 1874 to 100, only nine Democrats hav-
ing the courage to defy the party whip.
The Paris Exposition bill passed the House
on Tuesday in the face of a vigorous OppOsi-
ton. The bill provides for Commissioner
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East Dover.

Within the past month this place has stls-
tanned great loss in the removal by death of
Mrs. Maria L. Fessenden and Mrs. Ann NJ.
Staples Both were valuable and universally
loved and respected members Of the commun-
ity. The ladies aid society. Of which both Ia
dies were members, at a recent meeting pass
ed suitable resolutions III their memory.
Among them were the following
Resolrtd That by their faith in the reality
of an upright life. their honesty, integrity,
and earnestness of purpose, they have left US
examples worthy of imitation and while we
mourn their loss we will remember with
pleasure their warm welcome, hearty greet
ings and many kindly acts.
Rc~oired That tender TO their bereav-
ed husbands our heartfelt sympathies IL
their sudden bereayements. and would invoke
upon them the blessings of Him who is able
10 sustain and who suffers not even a spar
row to fall to the ground without His notice. q"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23

District No. has just erected a new
school house, furnishing it with the most ap-
proved style of modern seats, sufficient for ~
scholars, Those who have examined the
structure speak in terms of commentator of
the work Of the building committee and of
the contractor, Mr.. Abbot Edwards, pronounc-
ing it first class job for the cost-some SG75.
The winter term of school commenced the
10Th inst, under the charge of that expert
enced and genial teacher, Miss Abbe +. Hig-
gins. With such teacher such house, and
good scholars, success for the winter is assur-
ed in advance. See to it, boys, that you
prove us a good prophet.
Mr.. Otis Park and wife desire TO tender
their sincere thanks and kind regards to all
those friends who made them that generous
and happy visit on the evening of the fifth
anniversary of their welded life. a.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23

The new Democratic doorkeeper OF the
House has entered upon the work of reform
by discharging all but one of the ex-union
soldiers on his rolls as assistant doorkeepers
and messengers. They have been retained
heretofore during all sessions since the thirty
ninth Congress by the vote of both parties.
At the last session their presence was great
strain on the Democratic civil service prac-
tee. and at last it has been found entirely too
much for it. The appropriation for what is
called the soldiers roll at the last session.
made specific provision for a certain number
of wounded soldiers, and it is said that the
Treasury Comptrollers could refuse TO pay the
salaries of the able bodied young Democrats
who have been appointed in their places
Every one of these Union soldiers had lost
either an arm or leg, and one is minus both
hands
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23

AT the general term of the Supreme Court
the following assignments of Judges were
made for the year commencing December LIST.
1877;
FOR SUPREME COURT
Chittenden Co., Jan 1st- Royce, Redfield,
Ross. Dunton.
Franklin, Jan. 1Oth-Pierpoint, Rodfeld.
Grand Isle, Jan. -Perpoint, Rodfield,
Ross. Dunton.
Addison, Jan. 2lst Barrett Redfeld. Ross,
Powers.
Rutland. Jan. 2ith-Pierpont, Barrett.
Royce Powers.
Bennington Feb. Pierpoint, Barrett
Royce, Powers.
Windham, Feb. 18th ierpoint, Royce
Powers. Dunton
Windsor. Feb. 2lN-Pierpoint. Redfeld
Ross. Dunton.
Orange, March 5th-Picrpoint, Barrett
Royce, Ross.
Washington, Aug. 18th - Barrett, Ross
Royce. Powers
Lamoille, Aug 2oth- Royce, Redfcld. Ross
Dunton.
Orleans Aug. nth Barrett, Royce Ross
Duntou.
Essex Aug. 9th Barrett, Redfeld, Pow
ers. Dunton
Caledoniau, Oct sth- Barrett Redfeld.
Powers. Dunton.
ron COUNTY COURTS.
Picrpoint. Chief Judge Addison, Decem-
Der 18th and June It'll Chitteuden. April "a
and September eth.
Barrett. Judge Windsor. December 9Th and
May 2Sth Wmdham March 18th and Sep
TENDER 10th
Royce. Judge-Crand Isle. February 18th
and August 9TH Franklin, April 9TH and
September 10th.
Bedield, Judge Orleans February 9TH
and September "a Washington, March 18th
and september 10th
Ross. judge Caledonia. December 9Th and
June 9TH; Essex. March 18th and September
! 18th.
Powers. Judge lamoillc, December ith
and April 23d Orange. December 18th and
June'4th
Dunton, judge Bennington. December 9Th
and June 4th Rutland March 9TH and Sep
TENDER 10th
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23

1t now appears that the purpose of a recent
order of the Secretary of War, directing that
the names of battles shall be omitted from the
next issue of the Army Register. and which
has been the subject of considerable criticism
has been misunderstood. 1t was not issued to
obliterate the records of the rebellion, but in
order that different plan of statement of the
engagements in whichthe regulararmy partici-
pated, may be incorporated in the Register
Thisnew plan was suggested 10y Gen. Sherman,
who is now engaged in its preparation. and it
will appear in subsequent editions of the Regis
ter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23

William Cullen Bryant was given recep-
ton on Thursday evening OF last -eek by the
Goethe Club of New York, of which he is an
honorary member. The occasion brought to-
gether at the Kurtz Art Gallery, on Madi-
son square, about 200 ladies and gentlemen.
prominent among the literary and art-loving
residents of the metropolis The address of
welcome to Mr.. Bryant was delivered by Rev
VIM. Il. Alger, and the venerable poet made a
peculiarly happy and fitting reply.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23

week, was formerly known here, his first wife
having been Miss Jennie Hayes, sister Of
Mrs. W. II. Bigelow. He is a native Of Con
way Mass, and now lives in Manchester,
England, tue Chicago business being in charge
of the other members of the firm.
DR.. George Harvey late of Williamsyille,
has moved into the house Of L. II. Wilcox,
the latter having migrated 10 Halifax for the
winter.
j. H. Liscom is about to add second
story to his dwelling house.
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GuiIfOrd Centre.

Public examination of teachers IN Gull
ford, will be held at the town hall Guilford
Centre, Saturday, Nov. 24th, at . o'clock A N.
All persons designing to teach III the common
schools of Guilford are required to be present
promptly at the time and place aforesaid
All citizens are respectfully aud cordially in
vited 70 attend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23

A dispatch to the New York Evening Post
says President Hayes has declared that he will
veto any Silver bill which does not expressly
except the public debt from its operations.
and he will not approve any measure which
has the slightest tendency to impair the pub
lie credit
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23
OBJ Dtrmont 4benit.
BRATTLEB0RO:
FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 20, 1877.

The Russian movement against Erzeroum.
the natural and inevitable sequel of the cap
ture of Kars. has begun. Moukhtar Pasha
has been summoned to surrender, but the Sui
tan has ordered him to hold the place to the
last extremity
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23

The Southeastern railroad finished relaying
its torn up rails on Tuesday and trains are
now running as usual between Newport and
Montreal The "honors are easy' between
the parties, and the famous BORDER railway
war is now apparently at an end.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23

D. q. and d. p. Leonard are shipping
quite quantity of maple syrup to New York
and Boston, that they had on hand, and have
also bought several hundred gallons besides
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23

Mr. Joseph Field, of the Chicago firm of
Field, Letter A Co., who were burned out last
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-23

At the general term Of the Supreme Court
the following assignments Of Judges were
made for the year commencing December list.
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Newspaper Laws and Regula-
tons.

!. Subscribers who do not give cypress
notice to the contrary. are considered
wishing to continue their subscription.
9. If subscribers order III" di>r"Ntin'l
ancr of thrir periodicals, tie publisher
NAV continnr to srNl tlrm until all ar
rtaraTrS are paid.
3. If subscribers neglect or rrtHSr t"
take their periodicals from the o!iic" t.
which they are directed. they are held
responsible until they have settled then
bills, and ordered them discontinued.
4. If subscribers move to other places
without informing the publishers, amt
the papers are sent t" the FORMER d'rrc-
ton, they are held responsible.
5. The courts have decided that ''r"t'l~
sing to take periodicals from the Ollie"
or removing aud leaving them nhral|rd
for, is primal iacic evidence OF intentions
al fraud.'
G. ANY person who r'crivrS a nrwSpa~
Der and makes use Of it, whether be- has
ordered it or not, he is held in law TO be
4 subSrribrr.
7. Subscribers pay in advance. they
are bonNd TO rive notice to the pnbl'>ho
fr ut the end of their time. if they Il"
not wish to continue taking it: "tlr! i
wise the publisher is authorized to send
it on. and the subscribers will b" res
lousiblr until an express notice, with
pavmcnt of all arrears, is sent to tn"
publisher.
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1t is pittiablo to behold the rc>n't
of the WiS7om of "thc bourbous.' Let
any man look at the corn, meat and
wearing apparel that is boated up
every week to our parish, and then to
talk prosperity to rs seem folly.
Everybody talks of cotton, cotton,
and is continually broke and in debt
from the fact that they raise nothing
to eat at home and expect to "make
it all out' of the cotton. If there is
common sense in it We want some
one to point it out.
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The elevation of Col. David Pier
son to the bench of this district, an
occnrrance all good people hail with
reclamation and joy, renders the dis
solution of the firm of Jack & Pier
son necessary. Thus passes away
one of the old land marks and the re-
greet at the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of this
old, cherished and popular firm, is
only recompensed by the fact that
Col. Pierson serves his people and
public to as great an extent on the
judicial bench. Our popular, clio.
qnent and able friend w. II. Jack.
ESQ.,, will have entire charge of the
business of the late firm. This fact
alone is sufficient to continue their
large business.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-04-28

Louisiana did not come out with the
eclat of South Carolina. The usual
trade in a money way had to be in
dnlged in to satisfy all classes. Sixty
thousand dollars to Packard's employ
ces, and to Returning Board members
not elected, is a very pretty sum for
the taxpayers, who arc already fiat
broke, to pay to traitors as a reward
of treason. At present, fluctuations
upon "magnanimity," are in ordcr
bnt before the next election some
one is going to catch fits about that
-'srab.'
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-04-28

The Onaclita Telegraph, the live,
ablo Democratic paper of Ouachita
parish, has not been awarded the
post of honor, the Official Journal OF
the Democrats of that parish. They
are certainly curious set that would
give the party plume to Radical
sheet in preference to a Democratic
paper of. ability and character.
Mechanic has been badly treated,
and the conduct of the Democratic
people and authorities at Monroe are
in this instance, objectionable.
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List Of Arrivals at Principal Hotels.
Planters Hotel.

J. b. Lacour, Grant, La. ; o. II.
F'uches' New Orleans, La. John
Riley, Many, La; 7. r. Swan, Par
iSh John Mcclellan. jefferson, Tex. ;
Henry Harrison, G.. NJ. Coleman,
Tenn. ; James Brown, Tex; Alfred
Lout, Many Geo. Howard, Lonis
vile KY. ; Harry Stafford, Westville,
Miss. Il. \ Forbis, Fcrt Je$sup, La =;
B. J Heath, Texas ; J. Z. Mcssi and
friend, Grand Ecore, La ; Charles l..
Perot, Campte, La. 6. W. Roberts,
Parish }. w. Parlin Vim, La. j.
W. Logan, Parish K. B. Stille,
Many.
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EXTENSIVE SELL OUT.

Uncle Sam sold his constitution
For II Amcndn1
US Grant snapped Sam Tilden i
For Hayes and G
Hayes swappcl Packard for Nichols
Chamberlain sold his tax collectors
TO Wade Hamptd
Packard gave the State House as a
alton .Uorfis Cd1
Francis T. Nicho|
Jacob a., sold his| stock of goods, v
yard and ware d
business. to JOSEF
WoltSOn.
I'm retiring from the trade I have
in for the last 81 years, in this par
desire to express my thanks to my ri
and customers and commend them q
new firm who purchases my stock
have the facilities required to s'4
their wants. Very Respectfully
JACOB A. WOLFS4
Grapes Bluff, Ma rch 5, 1877
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AGENTS..

All orders for Advertising must be
contracted with our Ag"atS.
No attention paid to propositions rN-
cept from them.
G. p. Rowrll & Co., New York.
s. NJ. PrttrnCill 4 Co., s.
Aver & Son. Philadelphia, Penn.
Edwin Alden, Cinrinnatti, Ohio.
T.. Freshman & Bro,
Chandler, Lord 4 Co, Chicago. III.
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w. w. Sharp& Co.'s Park Row, \. y
Thos. McTntvrr, New Orleans, La.
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The Reception, Sunday.

Our citizens showed their apprrci-
alton of their distinguished and li"n-
orahlc fellow townsman, Col. VIM.
NJ. Levy, on Sunday evening laSt' by
according him pnbIic reception at
I3rost's Hall. The audience was
)ayrr, and embraced all our leading
citizens, and Col. Lrvy's appearance
anon. his people after his ardnouS
lahors in their behalf, was 1'ccted
with enthusiastic cheers and applause"
Col. Levy delivered one of his nsn-
al impa>>ioncd and beautiful address,
cS, which vas applanArd from begin
ming to cnd, to the echo.
The stand taken 10y Cot. Levy ana
our delegation in Congress. with re-
gard to Mr.. Hayes rrnmjSrS. and tn"
support of his pacific policy met the
hearty approval of every pcrS'"
present. as it does of every person III
the pa,i<h-and the views expressed
Nv Col. Levy regarding our failure
met an expression Of warm approval
from all sides.
The ladies were present in good|y
numbers, and their appreciation OF
the location was manifested hy Vav-
ing handkerchietS aud clapping of
hands.
10 day Cot. Levy stands in the cs-
timatou OF onr people, as no man
stood before; aud they feel that he
has been but poorly honorcd for his
pauiotic services.
Not this section alone, bat the cN-
tire State feels tie thlnh Of pride III
claiming Col. Levy as their patriotic
tl.NN-tltl2fn. AZ me son III l-bill>!'
ana, who, true as the needle to the
pole in her dark and trying hour Of
adversely, deserves, and will receive
in future. the highest honorS, both
civic and pnh|ic, it is within her pow.
cr to bestow.
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-1>>~~

Obstinate minds mn>t surrender
and admit, that the wonderful cn,rs
of Coughs, Colds and bronchitis rf-
fertcA hy DR.. J. II. McI.ran'S (onyh
and Lung Healing G|ohulr>. This
new way, new principle, producing a
gas. going direct to the affected pats,
is the only remedy Trial Boxes 2jc.
by mail d.. II. Mclean, 3l4 Chest
nut, st. Louis.
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LOCAL AGENTS.

The following named gentlemen have
kindly consented, and are hereby ar.
credited as Agents for the PEOPLE )
INDICATOR.
Col. J. =. Pirrson, Coushatta, Red River
BENZ. WoltSon, .
Hon. d. W. SELF Many, Sabine parish.
!. II. Caldwell Esq.,, - .
Cavil Bray Esq.,, Black Land, Vernon.
ThOs. Richardson, "
Hon. NJ. +. Maclen, Winfield Vim.
DR.. N. A. Dunn, Montgomery, Grant.