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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16

money, which had been already paid, bnt
he thought it was time enough for the
balihs TO begin to lobby for the village az
ter the voters had instructed such work to
be done, and for the guidance Of those Of
ficers in the future be introduced resolu-
ton instruclins the village treasurer 10
hereafter pay no bills for lobbying any
measure through the legislature until the
village has instructed the lobbying to be
done. Mr.. Field hoped the resolution
would not pass, because lobbying as such
was contrary to law and good morals aud
he hoped the village records would not be
disgraced by any such useless vote. The
proceedings at this point became highly
entertaining. not to say amusing, and the
final result was that the resolution passed.
The third article, ITO see what action the
village will take IN relation to the commit
tee, appointed at the annual meeting in
1870, to sec about better supply Of water,
and The procuring OF a hand steam FIRE Gu
CINE, etc, was inserted IN The warrant,
as stated by the chairman, because OF a
"rumor" that that committee was sill
authorized to act for the village, and If the
village wanted the old board Of bailiffs it
did not want the new ones. Mr.. Waite re-
piled to this that as that committee had
consisted Of the bOlrd Of bailins and chief
engineer Of the year in which it was APP
pointed, il went out Of existence when the
term Of service Of those officers expired, or
il any such committee was now in existence
it consisted Of the present board Of bailiAs
and chief engineer. This seemed like a
reasonable view OF the matter, but in order
to relieve all doubt on the point Col. Has
kins introduced a resolution explicitly dis
missing that committee from further ac-
ton, and the resolution was carried. The
4th and 9Th articles were, respectively, to
see il the village would vote to accept and
to reject the amendments to its charter
The motion on the FIRST was not TO accept
and on the last to reject, both OF which
were carried, and the meeting then adjourn
ed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16

The government is represented as being
in great state o + perplexity TO know what
TO do with all the foreign centennial gins
which were showered upon it at the close
of the Great Exhibition with the double pur-
pose, on the part Of the donors, Of showing
their good will and advertising their pro-
ducts. At present these multifarious gifts
are stored in the old armory at Washington
and in Philadelphia, and comprise nearly
the entire exhibits made at the Exposition
by the governments of the Argentine Re-
public, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chill,
China, Egypt, France, Germany, Hawaii,
Italy, japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Nor
way, Orange Free State, Peru, Portugal,
Russia, Spain, Sweden, Siam, Switzerland,
Turkey, Tunis, Great Britain and colonies
and Venezuela. The largest donation is
the Chinese, which filled twenty-one wa
CONS 1t is extensive enough TO fill one of
the large halls of the Smithsonian Institu-
ton. Slams collection is nearly as large,
and other countries are extensive contribu-
tors. An appropriation is talked of to give
this display suitable store room, and it
would not be bad object TO expend a rea-
sonable sum upon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16

So far as mercantile and manufacturing
towns are concerned, everybody will
promptly answer this question in the az
tirmative. No one will hesitate. But the
changes are so gradual, and frequently 50
slow, that very few people are aware Of the
full extent of the beneficial effects OF rail-
road facilities upon strictly farming COM
munities and towns. Indeed, it is no uuu-
sual thing to hear Intelligent men, even,
assert that only business and manutactur-
ing centres, as rule, derive any consider
able advantages from railroads The falla-
cy OF such assertions is efiectualy disclosed
by an examination and comparison of the
appraised valuation of farming towns upon
railroad lines and OF other farming towns,
equally good, lying remote from railroads,
with the changes that have gradually taken
place in them.
The following table, carefully compiled,
tells the whole story. The comparison is
made between the farming towns tabout
lbs in NUMBER on the lines OF the several
railroads in this Stale and the towns Of
Townshend and Newiane, which two
towns, for agricultural purposes, are GER
tainly above the average of farming towns
in Vermont;
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16

VERMONT MEDICAL REGIsTER.-Dr.
Chas. p. Thayer Of Burlington has Just pub
lished, in neat and convenient form,
State Medical Register which gives an al
phabetieal list of the towns and postofiees in
the State, with list of the physicians, den
lists and druggists in each town. Following
this is an alphabetical list of the regular"
physicians in the State-some 400 in all.
A list of the National Medical Associations
is given with their officers lists of the
officers and members of the State aud Coun-
ty Medical Associations of this State; lists
of the dentists and druggists; a partial list
OF nurses recommended by physicians the
laws affecting the medical profession and
obituary notices OF several eminent deCeas-
ed physicians, with other useful tables and
statistics, complete the work. An index
ADDS <aAne 10 these contents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16

During this same period Iownshend and
Newfane, instead Of maintaining the aver
age increase, have actually fallen of both
in their grand lists, % per cent?, and in
their population, ~ per cent and since
1865 their decline has been much more rap
id, their grand lists having fallen Oft % per
cent. and their population II per cent. The
same rate Of increase as the average in
crease Of the grand lists Of he farming
towns in this State having railroad facili-
ties, would add more than 5000, 900 to the
aggregate valuation of these two towns
Such facts are unansw cradle. They teach
that, win rare exceptions, every town in
Vermont upon, or adjacent TO, any line of
railroad, has increased both in wealth and
population while all towns remote from
railroads, with Just as few exceptions, have
declined in both these respects. Com.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16

For the past week or two the daily press
has frequently referred to the fact that the
recent mild weather in the West has had
the effect to prematurely hatch the grass
hoppers that have for several years ravaged
the crops in that region, and the farmers
are hopeful that a return Of cold weather
will prove the destruction OF the pest, for ii
has been ascertained that while the sever
est weather does not destroy the eggs the
insects, when Matched, cannot stand a solid
freeze. AS If in direct confirmation of this
statement and theory We on Saturday last
received letter from Minneapolis, MINI,
which contained several young hoppers,
or, rather, their remains, for, though the
insects were probably alive when they
started, the confinement and the journey
were too much for them, There was enough
of them left, however, to convince us that
it would not be advisable TO introduce them
hereabouts as permanent crop. Mr.. D. J.
Knapp, who sends them, says: "They
came from Vicksburg, Renville Co., MINI,
and came into existence about the first of
February, when we had few warm days,
the ground being bare, with the exception
OF few drifts. This seems to be resorting
to natural causes to destroy them. They
hatch out and then freeze to death GODS
PLAN. There are multitudes Matching out,
and billions upon billion of eggs unhatch-
ed. Please examine them and inform us
what it means, If you can, for fear science
has fai led TO give us true history of this
pest Our legislature is in session, and
large portion of their time is taken up in
examining the different machines that have
been invented to catch grasshoppers. 1t is
thought that bounties will be offered, but
my view of it is that no artificial balloon
work will effect it; that nothing but ma
ture, and the hands Of Almighty God will
oger extsrminAts Them"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16
GuiIfOrd.

The citizens OF Guilford east village,
would tender their thanks to the fire de-
paatmenl OF Brattleboro for sending one of
their hre engines 10 our assistance, in ex-
hnguishing the fire at Mr.. Henry S. Smiths
shop, on the evening of the 18th inst. &C
companies by their Chief Engineer, Mr..
Wales, and for the promptness in which
they placed their engine and prevented the
further spreading Of The fire. Also to Mr..
Stevens who placed his teams at the dispos-
al OF The firemen for Transporting the en-
glne ard men 10 this place, and 10 the citi-
zens OF BrattlebOro for their kind assist
anee. To The ladies OF the village thanks
are due for furnishing coffee and other re-
ireshmenls Conf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16

THE MAN VINO WILL MAKE THE PRES
IDENT.-lt is quite discouragiug to people
who imagined that the high character and
function Of the commission would lead its
members 10 rise above the common level
OF partisan politics TO find that even upon
50 simple question as that of adjourn
menl, party feeling sways every man OF
the court, and the IA other commissioners
are only party make weights to balance
each other. Judge Bradley is the modern
Warwick. He will make the President
just as effeetualy as if he were the sole ar
bitrator Of the controversy. Whether
Hayes or Tilden is to fill the executive Of
fee after the 4th of March depends solely
and absolutely upon his decision. The ar
guments of counsel are addressed to him.
His vote is waited for with bated breath.
For the moment he is the most powerful
man in America. Underlying aud causing
the decision on the question of adjourn
ment, Thursday, was the feeling on the
part of the republicans that the sooner they
get to q final vote the better. They knew
that the weight of the arguments had been
heavily in their favor, and felt confident
that Judge Bradley would vote to have the
four HAYES votes from Florida counted.
On the other side the democrats, without
consultation, for they did not leave their
seats, felt instinctively that their only hope
would be in gaining q nights delay
Washington DiSDateh 10 N. Y 1si6ERe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16

Thore seems to be no prospect that there
will be any general Legislation at Wash
inpton during the session which will close
on the Sd of March, farther than to pass the
annual appropriation bills, and it is even
doubtful II the House pushes all these
through In case of failure to do so a spe-
cial session of Congress would probably
become necessary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16

The British Parliament was opened last
Thursday by Queen Victoria in person,
with all The pageantry usual on the occa-
sion. The royal speech was largely occu-
pied with the Turkish question; but the
language about it is guarded and non-com-
initial. She believes that Turkey will en-
ter upon the way of reform. The absence
OF any alusion in the speech to the extra
dition treaty with the United States YVES
alluded to in the House of Lords.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16

1t is expected that when the next gen
eral census is taken the United States will
he found to head the wool-producing coun-
tries Of the globe. The figures for last year
make the yield in this country 0O,O0O,OOO
pounds, gain Of 100000 pounds in the
last six years, while Australians yield was
125, 100000. Our natural resources are GER
tainly satisfactory as factor of returning
,,rosneritv
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16
TbeDtrmurt 9banif.
BRATTLEBoRO;
FRIDAY EVENING, FED. l6, 1877,

The Washington correspondent Of the
Springfield Republican says that there is
good reason to believe that Judge Davis
agrees with the majority, and that if he had
been in the place Of Bradley, It would not
have changed the result.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16

The entertainment given at the town
hall last Thursday evening, by the ladies of
the Episcopal society, furnished most
agreeable evenings pastime Tor an audi
ence OF some 400 persons. The costumes in
the pantomime Of the Mistetoe Bough.
with which the evening opened. were of
great elegance, and the spectacular effect
was one of the finest ever seen on our local
stage. The acting in the three scenes rep
resenting successfully the minuet, the
hiding Of The bride, and the discovery of
her skeleton in the old oak chest, was
spirited, and meriied the warm applause
which it received. The audience seemed
to be especially charmed with the scene
which followed, representing an old-time
musical Kitchen" with all It's accompani-
ments of washing, ironing. baking, corn
Smelling, tiax-spinning, baDy-tending, ETC.,
ETC., with the grandfather and grandmother
in the chimney-corner; and when the fid-
dler struck up, and each member Of the
group began to move in his or her indi-
vidual employment, keeping time to the
music, The house inevitably ''came down."
and an encore was given which closed with
a very remarkable representation of live
ly,-no. to say graceful, country walk
around. The third and last number on the
programme was burlesque pantomime of
"Bluebeard," than which nothing more
meritorious of its kind has ever been given
here. The costumes were correct and very
elegant representations of Oriental designs,
and the acting would have done credit to
professional stage. From the time when
the devoted but scheming mother intro
duced her two daughters to Mr.. Blnebeard,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16

The SOtree musicale given for the bene-
TT Of the church by the Episcopal Choir,
Tuesday evening. al kindergarten Hall.
proved " bat might and mus; have been in
ferred beforehand, a very artistic presenia-
ton OF a most happily -arranged programme.
The list, consisting of twelve numbers. was
composed Of solos sung by Mrs. sawyer
and Miss Cooke. duets ana qusrtets, in
which Messrs. SAWYER and TAN appeared.
piano solo by Miss Mary Harris and piano
and organ duets performed by Misses Har-
ris and Cooke al the piano, and Mr.. White
al the organ.
The audience, in spite OF the inclemency
Of the weather. was fair in point of num-
Lers and Of the kind dOares, TO a perform
er's heart. Miss Cookies selections were
particularly happy, and her voice never
sounded to better adv autagc than in this
hail, which proves to be especially adapted
10 solo singing Her song Of the "GieaH-
ers, met with ihe most enthusiastic re-
cepucn, to which she gracefully respond d
with a pleasing lille Scotch ballad. owing
10 the absence or II. II. Sawyer. advertised
for a solo, Mrs. Sawyer kindly came 10 the
y
voice, gave charming selection, which
was heartily although vainly eucored
The duet between Mrs. Sawyer and Mr.
Tan formed one Of the chief attractions Of
the evening, while the quartet>, par
ticularly the "Blow, Bugle, Blow, aud
Pinsutis exquisite "Good Night" were
almost fsulliessly rendered. The iHstru-
mental part OF the entertainment consisted
OF Weber's Grdndo PolonGiSe, played by
Miss Harris in her most graceful aud easy
style, in spite Of the many difficulties pre-
scented 10y what is perhaps on the whole,
rather an unsatisfactory composition. The
Nienne Gaiop, performed as six hand
piece for piano and organ, was as bright a
bit OF dance music as one could desire and
with the duets for piano and organ, consist
ing of selections from the HHgUcnots, and
popular melodies from TroUat0re, was
most flatteringly received. Mr.. White is
fast gaining in favor as an organist and a
sympathetic accompanies.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16

Farming towns on VI. h Mass.
Vt. v, and Vt. Cent. i. Il.
2l4 miles from Sc. to NV
corner Of the State,
Omitting Brattleboro. Wind
sor, Montpelier. burlington
and St. Albaus.
Conn. 4 Pass. River l.. r.. 10
miles. from W. L. junction
to Newport,
hut. 4 Burl. Il. T.. 100 miles
from b. Pals to burlington
omitune burlington. Rutian
and Rockingham,
Western VI. L. L., IS miles,
Rutland & Washington K. L.
80 miles in Vermont,
General average Of all town
on all the above lines,
Townshend and Newfs e,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16

-6eorge Barnard of Burlington was in
stantly killed by falling down stairs, few
days ago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16
THE SPECIAL VILLAGE MEETING.

There was large attendance al the
special village meeting last Saturday eve
ming, and although it might be difficult to
tell Just what the meeting amounted 10, it
would not by any means bG safe 10 infer
that because the proceedings were strictly
of negdttUc character, they were not at the
same time in the highest degree animated
and interesting. The first article in the
warrant was 10 see If the village would vote
10 bond is debt Of $40, 900, the idea OF the
balihs being that the debt, which was in
Cured for building the new engine house,
nigh, be bonded for term of years. at a
lower rate of interest than is now being
paid. 5. NJ. Waite opposed the proposition
10 bond on account of its Illegally. G. n.
Davenport was in favor of bonding so as to
save tine interest, although he agreed with
Mr.. Waite that there might be a question
as to The legality ofthe proposed measure.
Mr. Waite replied in brief argument and
statement of facts, and his motion to dis
miss the article was carried. The second
article, to see if the village would instrue.
the treasurer not to pay the expense of
lobbying" the amendments TO the village
charter through the legislature, called out
vigorous and somewhat protracted dis
cussion. Mr.. Waite, in response to an in-
tsrrogation, said that the reason why the
committee to see about better supply of
water procured the passage Of the amend
ments was that they found that, in case the
village wanted TO introduce wafer works,
they had no authority, without such an act
of the legislature, to take either land or wa
ter, dig ditch or lay pipe. When the
bill was introduced in the legislature it
met with unexpected opposition and they
were obliged to protect it and look after its
interests hence the expense. If the money
referred to had been wrongfully paid there
was redress through the courts and he did
not propose to shirk any responsibility in
the matter. Mr.. Davenport did not think
it worth while to undertake 10 recover this
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-02-16

Mr.. L. I. Winslow has sold ont his
goods to Mr. n. NJ. Balchelder, who now
occupies the old stand.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-22
RAPID TRANSIT.

Mr. Manley A. Durham appeared before the RaiA
road Committee OF tito Board Of Adcrmeu ysstsrday
afternoon aud explained to them patented plan Of
depressed rapid transit road. IL consists Of largo
srchway, bull, o. solid masonry, w tho centre Of
which could be located all sever gas and other pipes.
ca cithe: side OF these pipes Two tunneis. on
which is proposed to build tho railroads. one for w
traias and the other for down. Mannolcs M ght "
erected leading 10 this central archway thus prevents
ine the necessity of disturbing the pavemcats w.
Burnham believes that such plan would prove
emincnty successful, and that company could DO
easily organized to complete the undertaking He
not prepared to give details OF expenditure the
route other plans VIII probably be presented 10 this
committee next week.
Tho committee promised 10 give tho matter full con-
sderatoa and report 10 the Board OF Aiormop ~ to
what steps should 90 taken.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-22

generally unchanged Cotton the spot duil fu-
lures closed Coffee was steady. Sugar hrmer
Oils and petroleum were quiet Naval stores
active.
CovyxK-The market tor Rio quiet steady. Mild
coffee also steady We quote -ordinary Ice
i614c fair do. lss<c lslsc good do. iss4c lSc
prime do, i9xc zoe extreme tor lots. lJc
2lc. ssntos fair to good. ssc Zoe. gold. 30 days.
Java. government Gags, 22c 23c. do mats 23c
2Ic Singapore. 1se ale. ceylon. i9c. 2ic. Mara
caibo. isc. 2oc. Laguayra lsc 20c Jamaica, tic.
&c.,; So Domingo. Ice. l6'4c Porto Rieo lsc. 2oc
Costa Rica lsc 2lc Mexican 1sc. lo1c Mscsssar.
lsc. ale. Angostura. luc 2ohe.; savsnilla. lsc
zoe. Cur acoa l6c. lSisc.
Corrox Of the spot dull but unchanged. Futures
opened steader and about points higher The market
ruled quiet during the day The advance Of points
lost and prices declined I'll, further making
oil from TO points, the market clos
ing the decline The closing prices to-day
riih Erdxy'x follows:-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-22
COMMERCIAL REPORT.

COTTON on THE sPor DULL FUTUREs CLOSED
WEAK FLOUR FIRM WHEAT QUIET---coIN
/ LOWER OATS FIEMER--wHIsKEy NOMINAL
PORK QUlET--LARD QUIET PETROLEUM
fInMER-spIRIrs OF TUEPESTINE FIRMER---
RosIN FIRMrn-oIrs QUfET-~coFfEE STEADY
SUGAR Primer -IREIGnTs CENTRALLY uN-
CHANGED.
SATURDAY, April 21-6P. NJ
Busness was lair for Saturday and tho markets
wcro generally firm On Change lour flrm.
Wheat was better but quiet; held az extreme 6guros
corn was lower. 0ats hrner. Wnskey nominal
Pork and lard wlthou. decided change Fregnts wero
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-22
EUROPEAN MARKETS.
COMMERCIAL.

LONDON April 81. 1877
been esn;,asr.sy excited owing the prooasi. ., w.r
several kinds Of produce under the influence d speculation
s pson q s
sS At s a.S@ T. per Ton oyer las. wesns
position q the 's @ 4soIas The weeks
ssssn.i,s especially IN s ss.eDsaa ssa.ss
which were Arm in tone coees to-day adler
a hsrs ". .. some reduction weanss
Lnsced oil, 29A 29s Cd per cws
Clover seed, COS 75s per ewt.
Petroleum. ssh for fine pale American.
LONDON. April 2i-Rvening
NEW YORK PRODUCE EXCHANGE REPORT
I.ivxnrooL. April II. 1871
cur dull a, So. short rib steady AZ s
Long, a & :" "" ss", a AZ d.
India mess mcr as VI; extra mess nrner q. ioos prime
Ialow-r.as city steady iis %. iupsntia. Spirit.
los 3D. eh .s.as sa a. & ns a" o
None in the market, fionr-Lxtra state irmer NJ -? 3D.
So spring hr%sI And ..IsI dosrsi e u. "a White;
:. lis ID co,sMSed soft dull a. so
FINANCIAL.
On the Stock Exchange during tho wee. sus,s.s hs,
definitely adverse prices have tended TO annes IN
Investors d"ins worry little business Las. wees.
heavy depreciation has not. in any instance
been made good Foreign securities show some
rather wide fluctuations. and In several instances u
considerable decline the weeks transactions Egyptians
beng TO worss Turkish, to {. Russian. and
Austrian IA to2 American securities have been dealt IN
reduced prices but close considerably above the lowest
level To-day the market has been staenant rhe
tnuod warks aspect Of affairs probably scc"unts tor the
scarcity OF discount operations spending with the
check 10 business generally and the conequcnt reduction
OF rates
Silver quoted to-day ut 54a4d per ounce.
Paris advices vo cent ut i0if ~ for
the account
PARIS. April 81. 1877.
Exchange on London 25f 1fc for short sight
FgANKroRr April 81, 1877.
United states bonds. new Aves, lO2M.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-22
CAPTAIN COTTER WARNED.

The chef agent Of the Temperance Brotherhood o.
Christian Churches oil Brooklyn, Captain Oliver Cot
ter yesterday received letter signed "Take Warn.
Ing, urging him dcsist IRON further interference
with the LIQUOR dealers Of the East ern District The
writer says that he Is member Of organization OF
fellows whose object to destroy tho Captain ana his
associates. He Cottor to be s guard, they
determined 10 resort 10 extreme measures " the
temperance people 'agan attempt to Infringe upon
their rights and privileges as they term It, as Amrr,-
citizens.' The communication was embcilishcd
with sketches IN INK. Of bones. skull colin
mud internal machine.