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were constantly arriving. Russian official
dispatches admit repulse by Mehemet All
at Aghazlar, and retreat to Sultan Koi.
The Turkish fleet is threatening the coast
between Sulna aud Odessa, and Russian
troops are fastening thithor. The Russian
commissarlat in Bulgaria is so bad that the
troops at Slslova rioted last week and threw
100000 loavos Of mouldy bread into the
Danube The Russians are making every
preparation for a Winters campaign in
Bulgaria, and lave contracted for bridges
across the Danube that will withstand the
ice
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-08-31

The enemies Of Secretary Schurz, unable
10 find any flaw in his character, have all
along insisted that he was not "practical
mani" but some of them have recently
found to their sorrow that he is a great deal
more practical than they had supposed. In
connection with his department is the su-
pervision Of the public lands. Upon assum-
ing his official duties, he learned that the
Government had for years been subjected
10 great loss by the depredations of lumber
thieves, who would cut the choicest pine
timber upon the nnsold lands OF Minnesota,
Michigan, and Wisconsin, and whatever
might suit their purposes in Louisiana !;
float 1t to market and pocket the proceeds.
Discarding all the methods of his predeces-
sors, who had vainly endeavored to put a
stop to these fraudulent practices, Mr.. Schurz
proceeded upon plan of his own and the
result has been that the thieves have been
caught and property to the value Of four or
five hundred thousand dollars has been re-
covered. His proceedings were quietly
conducted, and the thieves had no knowl-
edge OF his purpose until they were within
the graSp OF the law. 1t is said that he il
daily in receipt of letters from the Offend
ers and their friends begging for mercy or
a compromise. but he will insist upon the
rights of the Government to all the timber
seized, and not part with 1t except upon the
payment Of Its full value; and then he will
make such an example Of the offenders, by
legal prosecutions, a. will stop this species
.OfspO1lAtlon for the future.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-08-31

STEAMSHIP DISASTER IN THE SOUTH
PAcIFIc.-Details have been received OF
the recent loss of the Pacific Steam Navi-
CATION Company's steamer Eten on the
rocks Los Who's, near Valparaiso. Out
OF about 100 persons there are only 40 sur
vivors, who are supposed TO have been
saved by the ships boats. Twenty four of
these belonged TO the crew, including the
second and third officer, the third engineer
and the carpenter. While efforts, ineffec-
tual, unfortunately, were being made to
rescue 20 Of the shipwrecked, who were
grouped on rock 500 yards from the shore,
the boats of The vessels employed found it
TO be impossible TO reach The survivors,
and these, out OF pure desperation, threw
themselves in the sea TO escape further suf-
erings from famine and thirst. The Eten
was driven on the rocks while pursuing an
exceptionally safe course, but ii was not
imagined by the officers on board, all we'll
acquainted with the coast, that greater eau
tion was necessary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-08-31

The movement in South Carolina 10 set
on foot a wholesale exodus of the negroes
to Liberia is attended with some unpleas-
ant consequences. Many OF the ignorant
colored people have deluded themselves
into believing that they are to be carried TO
Liberia free of expense on government ves-
sells, or, certainly, "by the Queen" So I'M
settled have become the childish minds of
the Sonth Carolina Sambos that many of
them have given up attending their little
homes and even refuse TO labor for the
white people. Some have gone so far as to
have given away their standing crops, be-
ing in daily expection of the coming of the
Liberian transports. They believe that in
Liberia food grows spontaneously and that
they will have nothing to do but 10 gather
it. Clergymen are now warning their col
ored fiocks that all these notions are base
less, and are informing the negroes that, If
they wish to go to ''the old country" they
will have to lay up money, not only TO pay
their passage, but to establish themselv
in Liberia.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-08-31

THE DIFFERENCE OF OPINION BETWEEN
THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT
Mr.. L. v. Smalley, staff correspondent Of
The New York Tribune, in last weeks
letter 10 that paper says: Mr.. Wheeler
does not, as has been so industr iously whis-
pered about in Republican ciIcles, differ
with the President as to the wisdom of the
Southern policy. On the contrary, there is
substantial accord between them. In their
representations of The near future of poll
Tics, however, they ditlIe widely. The
President said repeatedly, in conversation
during the journey, that the South viriu-
ally exists 10 longer g. political faction.
II may hang together uIiil after one or two
elections, but the time : near at hand when
the same causes which divide the people of
the North into two parties will operate
there. The intelligent, progressive ele-
ment will be found on one side and the ig-
norant, reactionary element on the other.
As for the negro, his tendency TO side with
the gentleman in the community where he
lives, rather than the white rowdy will DO
likely 10 KEEP him away from the Demo
cratic party. The Vice President does not
look for any new disunion movement
among Southern men, but he thinks their
eagerness TO get possession Of the federal
government, in order TO secure offices and
appropriations for their section, will keep
them solid. They want to turn the stream
off government patronage over their parched
and thirsty fields. They yearn for railroad
subsidies, levee and harbor appropriations,
fat contracts and good places, and they will
not divide so long as they have prospect
of carrying Presidential election by stand
ing together. Mr.. Wheeler believes that,
when the purposes of the Southern leaders
are fully revealed, the North will be oblg-
ed to unite il self-de1ence 10 oppose them,
because the North pays the bulk of the fed
eral taxes, and would not quietly see the
treasury depleted for the exclusive benefit
of the South hy all sorts of schemes of in
ternal Improvements, savoring of jobbery
as well as sectionalism.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-08-31

There has been a fresh exposure of Phil
adelphia spiritualism. The conductors OF
the "seances' were Mr.. and Mrs. Bliss,
aud they were making from $40 to $50 a
day, from exhibitions similar to that of Ka-
lie King, who sold Robert Dale owen so
cruelty. Everything was going on swim
mingly until last Monday, when, while Mr..
and Mrs. Bliss were absent, the owner Of
the house took occasion to carry a pipe
through the cellar TO connect with drain,
and newspaper reporter, disguised as a
plumber, went along. He found directly
underneath the "cabinel" in the parlor
small apartment in which were strewn
about the dresses, wreaths, shawls and 9TH
err paraphernalia going TO the makeup of
the various spirit forms which emerged
from the cabinet and strutted their hour
upon the stage. A step-laddtr with pad
ded steps, afforded access to the cabinet
through trap in the floor, supported so
that not the slightest creak, shake or giving
way betrayed its presence. The exposure
has destroyed the occupation of the Blsses.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-08-31

BILE, for he Is not In the habit OF making
similar remarks. "Attca," since the oc-
currence, explains that Mr.. Baxter had
been overworked, and was therefore mega
tive 10 any inhuence; she saw danger
threatening, but did not know In what
shape II might appear; she gave him warn
ing the singing Of a comic song attracted
mlschievous spirits, one of whom made the
com munication that ciused the trouble"
The explanation Is consistent with the prin-
clples of tho spiritual philosophy; aud the
views OF the skeptic are also reasonable,
except when the character of the man Is
taken into consideration. SO too, in the
light OF the teachings of Spiritualism, the
result Is what might be possible of a gath
eriDg like that at Lake Pleasant the pres
ent year. Every other tent almost holds a
public medium, as the signs indicate al
least so or 75 while some OF them are gem
uine, and ladies' and gentlemen as well,
there are also in the camp many OF posed
frauds and doubtful characters. IT Spirit
ualists do not observe the teaching of their
own philosophy, and guard their mediums
from all unfavorable conditions, and IL me-
diums cannot learn the lesson taught them
that they cannot enter every influence with
out being affected, II must not be a matter
Of surprise that critical observers detect
that which will bear other and as reasona-
BILE investigations adverse to Spiritualism
as any that can be advanced TO defend II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-08-31

THE PRESIDENTS SPEECH AT CONCORD,
N. HI thought that it was not altogether
proper in meeting this people that should
talk politics 10 them. Men of all parties
have met me; democrats, republicans and
independent republicans; republicans that
are satisfied and republicans that are dis
satisfied, Applause and laugbter.l aud
really l feel that by the way that laugh
comes In there is pretty large crowd here.
But at any rate we are here not to talk pol
itics aud ii does not seem proper TO me that
one in my situation should argue as To
measures he thinks proper to pursue, and
what you want in the country a, an execu-
tive is one that shall execute. That be-
lieve tn be his duty, and all that want of
my chuntrymen is that charitable Judgment
that is proper TO he given by men among
men, looking each other in the face, who
believe upon the whole that the man they
are looking in the lace-whether he is right
or wrong-alier all means right. [Cries of
good, and applause.l 1t is DOT a good thing
to say of a man Ibis intentions are good'
and there Is a proverb that very bad place
is paved with good intentions Qaughter)-
and yet, after all, among this people the
man that has the confidence of the people
that be has good intentions has gained
something. Up in New Hampshire as in
Ohio and every other state, you desire this
union to he real uniun (amen); union
of friends. You would wish TO have the en-
tire union secure, not merely by force but
by all the affections of the people in all
parts OF the country. (Applause.) Now
while we have had in the past distrust be-
tween sections, alienation, tho hostility of
bad blood, believe nevertheless that with
the cause removed the old harmony and
concord may return ferries of good, and
believe II will return, and I believe in adopt
ing means that will make it return speed-
lily. [Applause, and cries of Good.l Then
! do not see but in the main we agree as to
the most needful thing to be done and our
only difference is upon measures by which
we are to accomplish that end; and this
must decline altogether to discuss.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-08-31

Miss Carrie L. Clark completed her
term of school at Halifax Centre on Tues
day, Aug. 2lst. The closing exercises and
declarations evinced thorough instruction.
The whole number of scholars that have at
tended during the term, 10; average, lSt.
Twenty persons have visited school. Nell
lie Tucker and Nettie Scott have not been
absent day. Bertha Clark has not been
tardy once. The first prize in spelling was
given TO Hattie Brunette; the second to
Nellie Tucker.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-08-31

Prof. Hall of the naval observatory at
Washington has made one of the most bril-
liant astronomical discoveries of the present
century, in the discovery of two satellites
of the planet Mars. The first of these sat
elites was seen on Thursday night, 18th
inst, and its existence was confirmed by
observations made Friday and Saturday
nights. The second one was noted on Sat-
urday. The first one is between 1900 and
$1,000 miles distant from Mars, which is
less than that of any other known satellite
from its primary, and only about one-six-
teenth the distance of the moon from the
earth. The second one is still nearer to
Mars. The satellites are very small, prob
ably not more Than so or 100 miles in diam
eter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-08-31

The Philadelphia Ledger protests a.
galnst the absurd and exaggerated statement
that there are 100000 unemployed work.
ingmen in the United States. The whole
number of males of all ages in 1877, de-
pending for employment upon manufac-
lures, mechanics, mining, trade, transport
tation and tho other occupations in which
employment is slack, is about four and a
quarter millions, figured on the basis of
census returns. The wicked talk of the
communists would have II that three
fourths of these are out of employment,
which is simply preposterous.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-08-31
Is j. Frank Baxter a Fraud,

The Boston Herald says in relation to ].
Frank Baxter, the well known spiritual
medium, whom the Springfield papers
claim to have made out fraud:
There is probably no public medium in
New England more generally respected
and considered to he above trick ishness by
Spirtualists, than j. Frank Baxter. There
has not been a whisper or a suspicious cir
cumstance to weaken the universal conf
deuce in his honesty. Mr.. Baxter is not
one who advertises to give private sittings
to individuals, although he has frequently
done so. His forte is 10 lecture, and either
in the midst of il or at its close. names.
dates and circumstances are announced
purporting 10 be connected with some per-
sons who "have passed through the change
called DEATH" Whether the audience was
large or small, these "tests" were invaria-
bly, recognized, to the aggregate, it is said
of many thousands. Last week, SPRING
field papers announced the fact that we'll
known public character, negro, whose
death had been falsely chronicled in 1875.
and never denied, but who is vet living
came Through" Mr.. Baxter at the Spirit
ualists' camp meeting, Lake Pleasant, Mon
taguo, engenderlng dispute in the audi
ence as to whether he was dead or alive
A Geographic inquiry ELECTED the response
that he had not yet passed through the
hands of an undertaken. The skepiic would
naturally say, as has often been said, though
never, as in the present instance, with a
show of proof that Mr.. Baxter obtained
this information from the newspapers; and
were there not other evidence ia favor of
his mediumship, the impartial Splritualist
might lean TO this opinion. That he has
given, however, names, dates and
facts that never could have been Cleaned in
this manner, many can testify, and no
doubt can exist that he Is a reliable medi-
UNI consequently he is entitled TO hear
ing, and the philosophy of the manifesta-
lions must be examined, TO ascertain IL any
reasonable explanation ofthis circumstance
can be offered. On the morning of the day
that the test was given, when Mr.. Bax-
ter came on the platform, he did say, AT
tiea, my guide, has warned me to be care
ful to-day. but 1 don't know what she
means" This in itself Is quite remArka-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-08-31

HoRRIDLE RAILROAD ACCIDENT IN
IowA.-A terrible accident on the Clncin-
natl, Rock Island and Peoria railroad &C.
CURED Wednesday afternoon, seven miles
from Des Moines. The accident was occa-
stoned by the washing out of a bridge. All
the train but the sleeping car went down
into the stream, where the water was 20 feet
deep. Barnum's show car was among them.
Eighteen persons are known to have been
killed.
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8trattOn.

Chester Allen, man some 60 years OF
age, bad his right hand and forearm badly
torn in threshing machine last Friday az
ternoon, rendering amputation necessary.
DR.. Holton of Brattleboro was at once sum-
moned and the operation was successfully
performed by him, by the bloodIess proc
ess, on Saturday morning, DR.. Bliss assist
ing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-08-31

Senator Morrill, of Vermont has been in
tervlewod in regard TO his endorsement OF
the Presidents Southern policy. He thinks
that very respectable minority Of the Re-
publican party have long desired moro
concilatory policy toward the South, and
further remarks that 1t must be admitted
that under the military policy we have lost
control of the majority of the reconstruct
ed States. He is not certain that the other
policy will prove any better, but the trial
is inevitable, If not by the Republican par
~ by the Democratic.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-08-31

Hart L. Wilcox of this place fell from a
staging where he was making some repairs
on his house, yesterday, 10Th inst, injuring
his head and spine. He is insured through
Cudworth q Childs for $4,000, with SIS per
week indemnity.
The fall term of Brsitleboro Academy
opens on Wednesday, Sept. 9Th. The pres
ent prospect is good.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-08-31

he Is of good old New England stock. He
trusts that he inherits something Of its pa
nations and which by tho help OF God shall
lit up into the eyes Of the world the stand
ard of true enlightenment and free govern
mani
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THURSDAY.

The ride down the valley of the Merri-
mac on the way to Manchester, was accom-
plished quickly. Carriages were In wait
ing at Manchester, and the party taking
them moved in procession through the
principal parts Of the manufacturing city,
passing through the mill yards of the Man
chester Print Words, Amoskeag Manufac-
turing Company, Stark and Langdon Mills.
The machinery in the factories was sus-
pended 10 give the operatives a chance to
see the President, and thousands of the OPP
eratives at loom and spindle were drawn
up on either side of the route, greeting the
President with cheers as he passed bowling
right and left. Mrs. Hayes was recognized
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-08-31

Brigham Young died at four p. M,
Wednesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-08-31

smyth's Hall. The President was intro
duced to the audience by ex-Mayor Cross
aud received with uproarious applause.
Short addresses were made 10y President
Hayes and Messrs. Evaris, Devens aud
Key, to each OF whom was accorded an en-
thusiastlc welcome,
From Manchester TO Nashua was a dis
lance soon accomplished, and here the par
ty was no less enthusiastically received,
aud brilliantly entertained than elsewhere.
At about five o'clock the train left Nash
ua, and proceeded over the Worcester and
Nashua railroad TO Aver Junction, where
tho State officials of New Hampshire and
their ladies took leave of the President
and Mrs. Hayes and returned home. Gov.
Prescott, in compliment to the President,
detailed Col. Carter, Chief of Staff, and Col.
Ordway, TO attend the Presidential party TO
Worcester. At Groton, Hon. Geo. s. Bout
we'll and Hon. Daniel Neeham entered the
Presidents car and were introduced TO the
Chief Magistrate. At several points on the
route the President was introduced TO
crowds of people, whom he briefly adj
dressed, as did the other members OF the
administration.
AT WORCESTER.
Literally all Worcester thronged the
sti eets Thursday evening 10 welcome the
President. He was escorted TO the Bay
State House by the local militia and Grand
ARMY DOsh huu but CEdth COuAlutuNdl Nbll-
pany, commanded by w. b. s. Hopkins.
The party were welcomed by Senator Hoar,
Congressman Rice, Mayor Pratt, the city
government, aud all the leading gentlemen
Of the city. The speeches were given from
the hotel balcony 10 a crowd OF probably
5000 people, all OF whom listened with clos
est attention and applauded with the ut
most heariness. Mr.. Evarts cllled 1t the
most attentive ut-door gathering he ever
saw. 1t was also crowd with enough in
telligence TO get their applause in at the
right places, and composed considerably of
Democrats. 1t was noticeable that Post
master General Key was applauded quite
as much as Senator Hoar or Gen. Devens,
who are the especial pets of Worcester.
The town was deliberately decorated in its
public and private residences, and fire.
works were lavishly burned during the
evening. After the public had been infor-
mally received at the Bay State House, the
Presidential party were. elegantly enter
tained.by Senator Hoar at his residence, az.
terward being escorted again to the depot.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-11-20

ship and subdivision adhered TO- they cannot Nc
made available either by the companies, or the Govern
ment.
These gentlemen give three reasons why the rafoao
companies are entitled be treated by the representa-
tives of the United States with magnanmlty, ana
uboralltv rather than with exacting harshness Tie
first s that the Pacific Railroads furnish conspicuous
example OF fair dealing Of private parties Win the
Government The companies are in no way In deiul''
Tbey have given valid and valuable consderau'h Iol
all they received Not only this great Work creS'ed
in accordance with the terms agreed upon nu tue Do
ernment and the people had the use OF II seven years "
advance Of the stipulated time. The benefit accrung %
the Treasury aside from the considerations OF pubic
welfare from the more rapid construction OF the roads, Is
estimated by the officers Of the company at not less thh
SJ5 100000, greater they say, than was realZeu
on the whole Of the Government ponds advanced 10
them There would have been a corresponding sa'lhs
IN the companea in their opinion, from the decline IN
prices OF materials labor, ETC. II they had nue se'eh
Years construction. the second rtl-uh
snea il that the General Government daily and hourly
reaqng benefits Of the roads far IN excess
OF loan or credit, EIlof 10 l>pt
cost of military and postal transportation west % the
Missouri River exceeded 81 600 600 year for scany
and uncertain service. Now, "a uuch greater r'Is 80
more efficient and safe, performed for less tlah
- 500 600 a year. The third reason given IT, that when
United States found 10 nee ssarY IN ordef ~ fnoi
age the opening OF the great highway across the pupo
domain, so as to connect the two oceans, ana open
the stores Of precious metals on the racine
COas offer its assistance IN lands and bonds as an
inducement such Of rs citizens as might De lOuhd
WI ling embark their time, service and capital IN lts
construction There was thought than that the
advances were repaired, II at all, chiefly from the
OF the road with possibly an addition IRON parlv
patton TO the extent OF per cent OF the net prons IN
the improbable event Of its The officers oil the
companies think that this AID, which II wa sup
posed would turn ont 10 be tree gilt, vas, out OF
spirit of abundant caution. made in The form or dcp
lOan be repaid IN services, any residue 10 become
PAYABLE 40 tie end Oi thirty years
Mcssrs. Dillon and Huntington also call attention 70
the that while tie bonds they agrred TO receive IN
s62 were called by the names they we're IN rea
ty very different things from those actually received
having ouethir less cXchangeable value when the work
was done These bonds the companies now proposed 70
treat As deb paid according 10 the terms oil agree
meut without defacaUOn. discount ia money worth
one-thrd more chan received Tor them, ana 20 repay
the Treasury substantially In gold all the back interest
that IL ha. paid for IN deprecated paper cur
renew Tins substantially the argument or tine oIics
OF these two companies In favor OF the proposition sud-
uf feih y