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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-16

In view of all that has been said i'll regard
to the corruption of the Vermont courts in the
Central Vermont railroad matter, and their
vindication under the recent important decis
ion il should be remembered that all such
charges have no foundation i'll fact, because
until last summers term of the full bench this
matter has never come before the full court
for consideration, and the body cannot right
fully be accused of wrong-doing i'll matter
with which it has had nothing to do. Until
brought before the full bench at the time re-
ferred to, the proceedings in the case were en-
tirely confined to the chancery court for
Franklin county, and no other Judge, except
the one assigned to that county, had any Of
fetal knowledge or took any action i'll the
matter If Judge Royce or his predecessor.
as Chancellor of Franklin county, fell into an
error in the matter. it does not by any means
indicate the influence of corrupt motives 1t
was simply mistake of judgment or of con-
struction of the law, to which any judge in
this, or any other State, is always liable. Il
may be added, also, that the various DEGREES
for which the Court of Chancery for Franklin
county has been censured, are understood to
have been DEGREES which had been agreed mp
on by the parties, and, as in all like cases,
had simply been submitted to the Chancellor
for his signature
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-16

s BANKEE BANQURTED-T OF MI
LIONS Al DINNER-O One Of the most extuordi-
nary testimonials ever offered 10 private cit
izeu wa, given on Thursday evening Of las,
week at Delmonicos. New York. The occa-
sion was "a dinner to Junius :. Morgan Of
London, who is nov ia this country on a short
visit after an absence Of % years Mr. Nor
gan was born a little more than GO years ago
IN West Springfield Mass. When a boy he
went Ia Hartford. Conn. and there. begin
ming as IA clerk, soon acquired such a knowl-
edge of business rs to be able to undertake it
for himself He went to Boston and became
a partner III the first commercial house IL
New England that Of James NJ. Beebe. who
had gone from among the Berkshire hills to
make his own way to success and to fortune.
Mr.. Morgan showed such conspicuous ability
that few years after, when George Peabody
feeling the weight Of advancing years. sought
for some one 10 whom to entrust his great
business in London, gentleman spoke to him
Of Mr. Morgan as the best business man III
Boston, adding that he thought it doubtful
whether he could be induced 10 leave his as
sured success i'll his own country for any po-
sition abroad. Mr.. Peabody sent for him to
come to England. and then made such gener-
Gus proposals a. induced him to remove to
London. This was in 1854, and there he has
remained ever since, as the partner of Mr..
Peabody for some wears. and after his death
continuing the business in his own name.
Special trains from Baltimore, Harrisburg and
Boston, brought from the South, West and
East, Populations of the wealthiest and most
distinguished citizens of the Union, and New
York city turned out q representation that has
probably never before been equaled at any
gathering Of the sort in the history Of the
metropolis Almost every gentleman there
was a millionaire, and many represented a.
much as $50. 600. OOO. Ex-Goy. Tilden pre-
sided, and made very happy opening speech,
which was responded to 10y Mr. Morgan, and
speeches were also made by Gov. Rice OF
Massachusetts, Gov. Hartranft Of Pennsylva-
mia. ex-Secretary McCulloch August Belmont
| and Others.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-16

SITTING BULL SETTLED FOR THE PRESENT.
We have to thank the Canadian government
for Kidding us, for time at least, of our
troublesome enemy, Sitting Bull. A reserva-
ton has been provided for him on the banks
of the Red Deer river, and he will remove
there with his band at once. This section is
an extensive plain in the center of the prov
ince of Saskatchewan Astounding in game
and in it he can roam at will, but he will be
securely guarded ON all sides by five British
forts aud also by the powerful tribe of Black
feet, who have consented TO tolerate the Sioux
in their neighborhood ON condition that they
will behave themselves, When Sitting Bull
was informed by the officers at Fort Walsh of
the disposition to be made of him, he profess
ed great gratitude for their just treatment of
him, but took occasion TO express his undying
hatred for the Americans, who, he said, had
broken treaties and forced him into war and
then tried TO punish him for fighting, There
fore" he said, while / go TO Red Deer now
to live at peace will come back when my
braves are strong; or, if they will not come
with me, l will come alone and fight the
Americans until death" This isn't exactly re-
assuring. SO faras the chief himself is concern
ed. but as he will hereafter be vigilantly guard
ed by the Canadian police and the jealous
Blaekfeet, he can be safely counted out for
some time 10 come, as an element of mischief.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-16

Mr. Z. j. Knapp, the well known trader,
has accepted the agency for The PHOENIX for
this place ANY business with this Office, III
Guiding new subscriptions, renewals, and other
remittanees of money, ETC., may be transact
ed through him on the same terms as with us.
Il EDS. PHGNIx.
Last SATURDAY. evening about half-past
six, an unoccupiedhOuse and a small barn, the
property of Henry A. Scott, standing about
u mile west of the village, were destroyed by
fire A moving machine and other farming
tools in the barn were also destroyed The loss
is small partial insurance. The fire is be-
heved 10 have been incendiary in lbs origin.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-16

1t is creditable to the New York World that
it vigorously denounces the silver bill passed
by the grcnt majority of its Democratic friends
in the House of Representative II declares
that two-thirds of the House have recklessly
determined to impair the obligation Of con-
tracts by the percentage of the difference be-
tween ~ and 90 cents. 1t has added third
to our previously existing two classes Of legal
tender dollars. gold and greenbacks. SO that
the list will stand thus A gold dullar.Sl n
preenback dolar-g7 cents Il silver dollar
% cents. 1t continues The man who
loaned yesterday $1,000 in greenbacks
worth 500 in gold, to be paid in six months
will find himself compelled, if the silver law
when that time expires, is in execution at the
mint, to take in return only 500 Of gold val
ne" And all this for the benefit of certain
silver monopolists and of no one else. Tn
World says it can discover no reason, pallia-
ton orexcuse for such an act Of dishonor'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-16

The PACIFIC LAUGHS AT THE ATLANTIC
The ancient inhabitant chuckles and the vet
eran pioneer smiles his blandest smile The
forty-niner outlaws between his drinks, and
the man who crossed the plains in fifty laughs
till the tears meander down his nasal grog
blossoms The veterans of the Mexican war
lean up against each other and shake with hi
larity and the man who remembers when
ships came up to Montgomery street gets his
grandchildren 10 pat him on the back so that
he won't choke And all this levity is occa-
stoned by the announcement of severe earth
quakes in Boston, New York and Canada
1t is true that the East has always been pref
udiced against California on account of the
latter's Partially for an occasional terra mo-
tus, 70 the children of the setting sun may be
excused for feeling slightly gratitied that now
they know how it is themselves at last ON the
other side of the Rocky Mountains. -Sdn
FyaRciSnO Mail
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-16

A committee of Senators, composed of
Messrs. Edmunds, Cameron, Hamlin, Kirk
wood Bruce. Christaincy and Howe, waited
upon the President on Wednesday, to confer
with him in regard to the matter of judicial
appointments in the South, and to satisfy
themselves of the soundness of his Republican
principles. They came away fully convinced
that Mr. Hayes is identified with the best in
terests of the party, and that there is no dan
ger that he will in any way abandon its prin-
ciples. He believes that the Republicans
may carry North Carolina, Florida, Tennes-
see, Alabama, and probably Mississippi, in
1880
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-16

\ delegation of the friendly POnca Indians
now in Washington were given an audience at
the White House on Saturday. President
Hayes told them that it would be impossible
to allow them to go back to their old home on
the Missouri, as the land there has been Civ
en- to other people, but that they might make
n selection for themselves out of the govern
ment lands in the Indian Territory, and he
would see to ii that they were furnished with
as good houses and agricultural implements
and as many cattle as they had left behind
them on the Missouri. The tribe numbers
900
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-16
The Boston Herald has no fears of the ulti

The Boston Herald has no fears of the ulti-
mate success of the Bland silver bill
I'VE are glad to be able TO say that there is
no possibility whatever that the swindling sill
yer bill can become law in its present shape.
Tue President will not sign bill making the
old silver dollar legal tender for any consid-
cradle amount, nor will he accept the provis-
ion for free coinage. 1t makes no difference,
therefore. whether the Senate spends week,
or II month, or six months over the bill The
President will not sign any bill which will be
acceptable to the bowling demagogues who
have produced the measure which has passed
the House of Representatives and is now
pending in the Senate"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-16
West RrattIeIIOrO.

1t has been known for several years that
deposit of graphite, or plumbago, common
ly called black lead, exists on the farm of the
late Philip Liscom, about mile and half
south of this village. Last summer a lady
boarding in the family of John II. Liscom,
who now occupies the farm, called the atten-
ton of the family to the extent of the deposit,
and also to its probable value, and Mr.. L. is
now prospecting" with the hope that it
may be found in sufficient quantity to be re-
munerative. The mineral occurs in marrow
VEINS and crops out in numerous places ON
the hillside west of the house, mixed with
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-16

In the Thanksgiving proclamation issued
by Gov. McCullen of Illinois, he catches the
true force and meaning of the grand old festi-
val when he calls upon the citizens of Hi
nois to assemble in their places of religious
worship, and around their tables and tiresides,
to make this a holiday, II day of rest and fes-
tivity, not forgetting its religious observance,
but, above all, day for the re-assembling of
scattered kindred in order to the closer knit
ting of those domestic ties which are the
pledge and ground of national union and
prosperitN"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-16

At the Lord Mayors banquet in London
last Friday night, the Earl of Beaconsfeld
spoke on the Eastern question. He declared
that the Government adhered to the declara-
ton made at the opening of the war, that
British neutrality must cease if British inter
e5ts were assailed or menaced, and he believ
ed that this policy of neutrality had developed
Turkeys strength and demonstrated her right
TO be recognized among the sovereign powers.
Although the independence of Turkey was
subject of ridicule year ago, whatever might
be tho fortune of war her independence was
now undoubted. With regard to prospects of
peace, he did not take the responding views
which some invariably did on such subjects
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-16

We are gratfed to learn from prominent
men in this county on the line of the proposed
Brattleboro and Whitehall railroad who are
thoroughly posted in regard to the state OF
feeling on the other side of the mountain, that
there is every reason to believe that at an ear
" day. despite past discouragements, Man
chester and the other towns directly interest
ed viii take such action as will assure the sue
cess Of tie enterprise. On that side of the
mountain the experience is the same as
il WAS on the East-the more the project
Is thought about and understood the more
fully ID Il believed in and the more converts
docs il gain. In Manchester Rupert and
PAwlst, and % on to Whitehall the feeling is
daily growing stronger and more favorable to
Ale Eaaa-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-16

Hon. d. W. Voorhees, whom Gov. VIII
liams of Indiana las commissioned to succeed
Hon. Oliver z. Morton as Senator from lndi-
ana, was born in Butler county, Ohio. in 1921
Though of late years he has fallen somewhat
out of public notice, his appointment TO this
position revives recollection of him as an eN-
IRENE Democrat during the war, who had the
reputation of being in full sympathy with the
rebellion. and who made il his boast that he
never contributed to the Union cause. After
the close of the war he opposed the recon-
struction amendments. He was, while in Con-
gress. a bitter enemy of the greenback cur
rency when issued to feed, clothc and pay the
Union soldiers, and the devoted friend of it
when it was proposed TO use it to degrade the
credit of the Government. The indianapolis
journal gives him the credit Of being fair
and honorable representative man of his party
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-16

There is general disposition to concede
the Republican leadership of the Senate TO
Mr.. Edmunds The Boston Herald, referring
to Saturdays caucus of Republican Senator'S
says: 1T is gratifying to hear that there was
hardly any hostility expressed toward the
President except what was uttered by Mr.,
Conkling. 1t is still more gratifying to know
that the Senators are not following the lead of
Mr.. Conkling, but are under the more skilful
and sagacious leadership OF MIR. Edmunds of
Vermont, whom we rate the brainiest man on
the Republican side of the chamber. His
point is, of course, to keep his fellow Sena-
tors united in whatever they shall do, and in
this he handsomely succeeded yesterday"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-16

The silver bill was probably the biggest job
which ever passed the House with SO little
suspicion of its true character. 1t provides
that amy owner of silver bullion may deposit
the same at any coinage mint or assay office,
to be coined into such dollars for his benefit. .
1t thus offers for any amount of silver value
about per cent above its present worth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-16

At II three hours Cabinet meeting on Tues
day, the caucus of Republican Senators on
Saturday was discussed, and It was agreed
that whenever Il committee having under ad-
vsement the appointment Of an officer to a
place made vacant by the removal of another
before the latter's term of service had expir-
ed should ask the reasons for the latters dis
placement they should be afforded.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-16
The MARY Fletcher Hospital at bur
lingtOn.

The 2Jth annual announcement of the Med
ical Department of the University of Vermont,
Just issued, refers in fiattering terms TO the
advantages which will accrue 10 the medical
school from the erection of the Mary Fletcher
General Hospital, which is now well advanced
in Its construction, occupying grounds i'm
mediately adjoining those Of the University.
This Institution is built ont of a munifcent
donation of S1Sj, 900 given by Miss Mary
Fletcher; the building is of brick, three
stories and basement. The main building
measures IS by 81 feet and there is an annex
40 by 20, On the first floor of the main
building are commodious rooms for the sur
geon, visiting and experimenting physicians
trustees, visitors, matron and nurse, and three
wards. The first floor of the annex is devot-
ed to the dining room, dispensary, consulta-
ton room, and the necessary conveniences
and accessories On the second floor are
eleven wards. kitchen. nurses room, etc.
The third floor has five rooms, TO be used a.;
may be necessary, with bath rooms and other
convenience The basement is divided off
into number of apartments including a
spacious kitchen, space for heating apparatus,
etc 1t is hoped that the building will be fin
ished before the next lecture term of the
medical school, and when thus completed and
put in practical operation the institution viii
afford excellent facilities for clinical teaching
in both medical and surgical practice. 1t will
contain large and commodious amphitheatrt
| in which the medical class can witness the
surgical operations, and it viii also be provid
ed with suitable appurtenances for the chem
ical and microscopic investigation of disease
the results of which will be presented to thu
students by their clinical teachers and thu
the advancement of medical education ant
the promotion OF medical science viii be add
ed to the blessings SO freely bestowed upoI
| suffering humanity by Miss Fletcher's nObl'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-16

The House Committee on Ways and Means
have decided to submit resolution providing
for permanent adjournment on Saturday,
November "a. The House has already COM
pleted the business for which it was called to-
gether. viz. the passage of the Army and Ma
w Deficiency bills
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-16

We move to amend the silver dollar y
scheme in Congress by the substitution of
quicksilver in place of the metal used by our
fathers" This would at least insure us n
flowing currency" and one whose superior
variability in accordance with its surround
ings would be an additional recommendation
in the eyes of our Western tnanciers. Be
sides, it would more readily eludc the grasp
Of the rich. and hence, benefit the working
classes. We make no charge for the sugges-
finn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-16

The interesting paragraph which we copy
to-day from the Boston Herald in regard to
the successful operation of the new and novel
Billerica a Bedford 2l-inch gauge railroad
should give new hope and courage to the
friends Of the Brattleboro and Whitehall
..nnI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-16

Geo. Kellogg, ESQ, is our authorized
agent for The PHOENIX in this town. H will
receive new subscriptions, remit for renewals,
and transact any other local business with our
Office EDS. PHOENIX.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-16
EXECUTIVE MANSION.

WASHINGTON, 9TH November, 1877.
M Dear Governor 1t is n great satisfac-
ton to be able to congratulate you on the
gratifying result in Massachusetts,. I am
glad of it on general reasons, on your account
and on my own. Your personal popularity
had no doubt much to do with it. It is an
example of what the Republicans can do
when they unite in spite of the plumbers of
the president Sincerely, II. b. HAYES.
Gov. A. H. Rice, Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-16

On village school taught by George
Boyd, closed the fall term Of ten weeks last
Friday 9TH inst. Mr.. Boyd also teaches the
winter term.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-16

President Hayes sent the following pleas
ant note to Gov. Rice of Massachusetts on
the morning after last weeks elections;
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-05-12
BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE.
TRUSTEES SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
ID made by Frederick Lau" and Elizabeth
l. ,ue his vile, TO the undersigned Trustee,
dated the 18th day OF April, 1874, and OF re.
cord in the Clerks office OF the County
Court OF ohio county, West Virginia, in
deed OF Trust Book No. o, page So, will,
on TuesinS , the 18th a y of June,
1877. beginning NJ ~ O'Clock A. M, OF said
day, AT the front door Of the Court House
Of ohio county, sell at pubic auction the
following described real estate. that Is To
say: The south half OF lot numbered
eighty Is. "a OF lot No. 49, on the east side
OF Main street, between alley Is and TWEEN
" second street, III the Fiith ward OF the
CIty OF Wheeling, tOge her with ali the
buildings and i'm prOvementst ereon, and
the appur, euances belonging thereto.
TERMS OF SALE-One third of the pur-
chase money IN cash on the day of sale
and the residue in Two equal annual In
stallments, with interest thereon from
said day, the purchaser To give approved
security for the payment Of the deferred
instaIlmentS aud interest, and the title
to the property To be retained until the
purchase money is paid in full. The title
Is believed To be perfect.
JAMES L. ROGERS,
MALL Trustee.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-05-12
100000 Worth Of Gold
Plated Jewelry.

r,oR 81 WE WILL SEND, AS BELOW,
ali Warranted Gold Plated: Pair Colo
Stone Sleeve Buttons; pair Engraved
Sleeve Buttons; set Pointed Studs, set
Ameteyf, studs Welding sing RIM hmstb Ea st.
Stone Ring iuIsid with gold, Elegent
Ring marked "Friend'hip Amethyst
Stone scarf Ring inlaid with gold Isplen;
did Silvered Hat Pin, get Ladies' Jet and
Gold Pin and Drops, l Misses set Jet and
Gold, Ladies Jet Bet, Orpamente :, set
Handsome Rosebud Ear Drops, Gents
Elegant Lake George diamond STUD,
Cardinal Red Bead Necklace, Pair Ladi adj.
AMETHYST Stoae Ear Drops, inlaid with
Gold, / Ladies' Ornamented JET Brooch,
Fancy Scarf Ring and Elegant watch
Chain. Take your choice the entire lot OF
20 pieces, sent postpaid for 81, or any
pieces you choose tor 50 cents. Now the
time to make money. These goods can
easily be Retailed for 8 o.
r. STOCKMAN, 25 Bond ST., n. I.
His reputation for honesty. fair dealing
and liberality Is unequalled by any ad-
vertiser in this city-N. Y. Day Book, Dec.
l6, 1875. apo eso