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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-12
The WOmen's Christian Temperance
Union,

The third annual convention of the Women's
Christian Temperance Union of Vermont as
sembled Mt Reform Club hall. St. Adams. on
Wednesday, Sept. 2G. The opening address
was delivered by Mrs. Albert Clarke. prcs-
dent Of the st. Adams union, in which the in
fluencc which women may exert in doing
away the evil OF intempcancc was the leading
thought. The reply to this address, was made
by Mrs. J. VI. Haven Of Rutland. president of
the State union. At the business meeting
which followed committees on credentials and
resolutions were appointed and an adjourn
mcnt was had TO the Baptist church. where
owing TO the crowded state of the hall. subse-
quent sessions were held. During the after
noon session reports were rendered by differ
cnt delegates from their several local unions
showing the prosperity and good work of the
association. An interesting discussion on
juvenile work followed. At the evening meet
ing addresses were made by A. c. Dixon of
Undcrhill. l.. l.. Dumnt of Montpelier Mrs
joel Foster Of Montpelier. and others at this
session there was also an interesting discus
sion on the best methods of aiding reform
Clubs and Miss Annn Park Of Bennington
read an essay taking strong ground against the
use Of fcrmcnted wine Mt the communion Ia
Die. The convention voted to publish this es-
say in paInphlc, form. II was ascertalned
upon inquiry ;hut there are IL churches in the
STATE which are using unfermented wine On
Thursday morning Mrs. g. c. Walker Of Mid
dlcbury read an essay on Children and Tenn
pernce.' At the afternoon session the old
board of officers was reelected for the ensu-
ing year and resolutions were adopted ex
pressing thanks to God for the prosperity of
the Temperance cause, asking the churches 10
give frequent attention to this important sub
ject, commencing the formation of reformed
mems clubs, recognizing the home the church
and the school rs the most efficient agents in
the Temperance work. urging the enforcement
of the nuisance act, thanking the press for its
aid etc. At the closing meeting on Thursday
evening the church was filled. Mrs. c. W.
Smith of Middlebury read an essay on Hack
neyed Excuses" Mrs. w W. Thomas of Mid.
dlebury read an original poem entitled Free
dom for America" an appeal was made in be-
half Of the temperance monthly paper, "Our
Union. there were recitations by two little
girls, and remarks were made by several Ia
dies and gentlemen. The convention closed
by singing the hymn, Nearer my God to
Thee" The exercises Of both days were of
marked interest and profit
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-12

Marshal Pierce has been appointed sta
ton agent Of the Vermont Valley railroad at
this place.
The regular meeting of the Putney tenn
perance society was largely attended Monday
evening as usual. There was an address by
Mr.. Chandler of Brattleboro
The Putney Secrets" played for purse
of S2l against the Brattleboro picked nine on
Saturday last, at this place. The Brattleboro
club won, the score being rs for Drattebpro
to 20 for the Putney boys. Night coming on
the game was not finished
E. Robertson of New York city, and his
brother John Robertson of this village have
lately bought of Warren Willard some two
acres of land adjoining the Maple Grove GEM
etery on the west, and given it to the eeme=
terry association as an enlargement Of the
cemetery grounds, The association are cleans
ing and smoothing it off, and enclosing it with
a neat and substantial fence
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-12

The Forty-fifth Congress comes together
next Monday for the first time, in special SEES
sion, under the proclamation of the President
issued in May last. The body being n new
one the election of IA Speaker will be the first
important work in the House, and as the
Democratic Clerk, Mr.. Adams, has so made
up his roll as to give his party majority of
l3,-l52 Democrats to l39 Republicans. the
only question ON that point is as to what
prominent Democrat shall receive the honor
the chances being, undoubtedly, in favor Of
the reelection of Mr.. Randall In the Senate
the Republican majority will not be over three
or four at the most. With the parties so even
ly balanced in both houses it is evident that
no merely partisan legislation of any kind
could be carried through, even were any pro-
jects pending on which the party lines would
be strictly drawn, which, fortunately, is not
the case. Upon any financial proposition.
any policy dealing with the labor question.
any schemes of reform of the civil service.
any tariff measures, the new Congress will di-
vide, not by party lines, but by real convc-
tons, and it is, therefore, probably not too
much to say that the body will, with great
degree of correctness, represent the real sober
sense of the country on all leading questions.
The only business which presses is an appro-
priation to pay the army, about which there
can be no difficulty; the Senate will have to
pass upon lot of nominations and the regu-
lar standing committees of the two houses
will be organized. 1t is useless to speculate
upon the length of the special session. but
unless there shall be deadlock in the Sen
ate over the nominations, or determined Re
publican opposition to the Administration is
developed, it now seems probable that the
work of the session may be completed in
course of fortnight.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-12

The result of the New York State Demo-
cratic convention at Albany, last week, was n
triumph for John Kelley and Tammany, and
the practical defeat of whatever reform ele-
ment the party in that State may have CON
tanned. The platform adopted denounces the
means used to seat President Hayes thanks
Congress for reducing the army indorses the
Southern policy of President Hayes; advo-
cates steady progress towards specie payments;
the honest payment of the public debt in
coin sacred preservation of the public faith
no Government partnership with protected
monopolies opposition to Government sub
sides for railways or other internal improve
ments demands stricter supervision of the
management of savings banks, and pledges a
reform in the management of the canals and
public works The ticket nominated is as
follows; Secretary of State, Allen c. Beach /;
comptroller, +. p. Olcott; treasurer, James
Mackin; Encouragement, A. Schoonmaker;
state engineer, Horntio Seymour, Jr.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-12

The GILMAN FoRGERY.-Among the many
sad cases of wreck of established reputation.
which the past few months have disclosed
one of the strange,t is that of ". c Gilman,
the Wall street broker. He was a man of ~
years. of an old and respectable New York
family. His father, from whom he inherited
his business, was a man Of wealth, moving in
the best society, and an exemplary Christian
lie died 10 years ago, leaving his son William
a snug fortune in cash and real property. II is
said of the latter The young man was
reared under the most rigid religious inhuen-
ces and up to the present time gave every
evidence that the seed thus sown had borne
good fruit His credit was unquestioncd on
the street for almost any reasonable amount
lie led sngnlarly quiet and retired life, be
ing seemingly devoted 10 his wife and family
He had no vices whatever. so far as was
known. did not indulge in gambling and
drinking, was not given to loose society. and
displayed no fast propensities of any kind
He one of the most prominent members
of Rev. DIR. Houghton's church. known as
The Little Church around the Corner. and
superintendent of its Sunday school. He con-
Quoted his business in seemingly conservative
manner, and was apparently thriving Bear
ing such a character. the announcement that
he was forger came upon his friends and
victims alike, like Il clap Of thunder out of a
clear sky II is now certain that under this
decorous exterior Gilman had concealed. for
at least two or three years, course of syste-
matte fraud. His forgeres consisted in rails
ing the amounts of certificates of stock in
various insurance companies and banks, from
small amounts to very large ones. Genuine
certificates for some - 100 were thus raised
by him to S2l7, 600, and were then put up by
him as collateral for loans at banks The
American Exchange National bank loses thus
so, 900 by him. 1t is supposed that other
banks and parties have been victimized in the
same way The forgeries were bungling and
palpable upon the slightest scrutiny but so
high was Gilman's character that the banks
took his collaterals without investigation.
Learning from his clerk that some rather close
inquiries had been made by bank officer.
who had discovered the alterations in some
insurance scrip. Gilman took hasty flight, 1t
is believed that he took little money with him.
and that the money he obtained by fraud
must have been absorbed in improbable spec
ulations. He left his wife penniless. All in
all. it is a melancholy case.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-12

The NATIONAL FINANCES. -Tha Treasur;
Department has issued comparative state
mclt of the condition of its accounts on the
LIST Of October instant, and one year ago.
which shows decided progress The total
public debt less cash in the treasury, is de
creased over 40, 0OO, 600, but the result is more
an increase of cash than decrease of out
standing liabilities. The coin balance now
on hand is S119 152, Oi3 against SGi, j9l. 1874
last year. This balance is offset by S37 49,
800 coin certificates, SIS, 1856, Gi2 held for the
redemption of called bonds and about So
0OO,0OO due for interest. This leaves the
amount of coin owned by the treasury some
thing over Sj2, 600, 600, of which about So
900, 900 is silver. This is near $50, 0OO. 600
more than it possessed one year ago. The
currency balance on hand is over S23. OOO, 600,
of which nearly 80, 900, 900 is held as a special
fund for the redemption of fractional curren-
cy. The amount of fractional currency now
outstanding is SIS, 7SG, G42 ~ against SEQ
S52, 4l5 60 one year ago, while the amount of
silver coin has increased from $40, 7OG, O53 to
$50, j91, PIG a. The legal-tender notes now
outstanding amount to 1886, 914 1882; Octo-
Der l, 1876, there were S3Gs, 494, 40 During
the same year the premium on gold fell from
10f to 81, and the balance of trade in our ia
vor was largely increased. The volume of
our imports for the twelve months ending
August 81, 1876, was S4i1, lSG, 100 exports,
Si72, 1929 balance in our favor, $50, 9Sj. -
l73. For the twelve months ending August
81, this year, the imports were S4GJ, 52l ,G4j :;
exports, Si23, 99S, 94S; balance, SOS, ~. 3O3.
All this is quite encouraging, especially in its
bearing on the question of resuming specie
payments. If n similar rate of progress is
made for the year to come, and the proper
measures are taken in the meantime, there is
no apparent reason why resumption may not
be safely effected at the date appointed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-12

TEMPERANCE CONVENTIONS AT MONTPELIER.
A meeting of delegates from all the New Eng
land States met at 10 n. M, last Thursday,
and adopted n constitution of the New Eng
land Reformed Mems Club. In the afternoon
public meeting was held, and in the evening
a large mass meeting was addressed by
Hon. Samuel B. Page, of Woodville, N. H.,
Col Frank Allen of Providence, r. l., and N
d, Parsons of Hartford Conn. On Friday
morning the Grand Temperance Club of Yer
mont, held n meeting, L. l.. Durant, presid-
ing. Speeches were made by Mr.. Dunnt,
ex-Lieut. Gov. George N. Dale, of Island
Pond, Vt; Col. Frank Allen, A. D..
Welch and Judge E. NJ. Jencks, of Proyi-
dence, r. l. The two gentlemen last named
gave graphic account of their lives prior to
their reformation. Both were reformed at
the Washington Home, Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-12

In neat and tidy little volume of 90 pages
Mr. Chas. S. Forbes of st. Adams has pub
lished detailed and complete account of the
proceedings at Bennington during the week
of Vermonts Centennial The book is H.
Illustrated with cuts of the proposed battle
monument, the Bennington battle grounds,
THE centennial grounds, Gen. Stark, etc, and
the text comprising an account of all the OBJ
'serTsSees both civic and military, including
the names and organization of all the military
companies attending, the veteran organiza-
ri0nS ThEsday'sprocession, Mrs. Dorr'spoem,
rAttes of all tive literary exercises, the Presi-
dents speech, and general notes and descrip-
tions of Al sorts. The volume will be a well
come souvenir to the thousands who partci-
pated in the eyehs which X describes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-12
Grafton.

The 10th anniversary of the marriage of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Daggett was celebrated at
Grange Hall on Monday evening Oct. sth
A large number of friends were present be-
side the Grafton grange who are always
prompt in attendance at all of their meetings
DR.. Foss has leased the house belonging
to tine estate of the late Gideon Palmer We
already see the improved appearance we ex-
pect in whatever comes under the doctors SUI
pervision.
The Osgood brothers are putting machiu-
cry into the mill of Messrs. White for the
manufacture of butter tubs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-12

The INDIAN WAR.-The engagement which
General Miles had with the hostile Nez Perces
ON Snake Creek ON the Both of September was
quite serious affair, and it was confidently
expected at the time his despatch was sent
that Chief Joseph would be forced to surren-
der. The troops seem to have suffered
greater loss than the Indians, twenty
being killed and twice that number wounded,
while all that was known of the Indian losses
was that seventeen had been killed. The
savages lost their horses and were driven from
their camp and surrounded in a ravine If
they can be kept there and relief from with
out prevented, their surrender is only mat
ter of time. Should Joseph yield himself and
his band prisoners it would be an important
victory, inasmuch as future hostilities would
be greatly discouraged thereby.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-12

A large party of "Ye Old Folks" assem-
bled at the residence of Mrs. Gibson widow
of the late Dr. John Gibson, Monday, Goth
ult., the occasion being Mrs. Gibson's nine
tieth birthday, Mrs, Gibson is still hale and
hearty, aud has web of cloth now in the
loom which she expects to get out by Christ
mas The party was made up of old persons
liAing in the vicinity, the united ages of twelve
of the number footing up to 9O7 years, while
the ages of six aggregated $50 years, an aver
age of 81. Lunch was brought in by the par
ty, the table spread, and, over the cup of tea,
the long time ago was discussed to the enjoy
mcnt af all, especially the aged hostess.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-12

From the report Of the auditor it appears
that our courts are pretty expensive luxury.
We have set down rs court expenses the sum
Of SGl,3ll .O3 court auditors, Tl52S.5O !;
salaries of judges, Sl7.OS3.33 States attor-
neys, Sh.5iO; supreme court reporter, $500 !;
printing Vermont Reports, Tli9l the mu-
nicipal courts held at Rutland, Burlington
and ST. Albans $500 making sum total of
SIS. 5lG. 50. or about $3.50 a day for court en-
pcnses. TO say nothing of sheriG's fees, the
amount paid for the detection and arrest Of
criminals and the expenses Of maintaining
court houses and iails, which are borne by the
counties To offset this there is received by
the treasurer, S23, j20.3j on account of the
county clerks balances There seems to be
little doubt but what this burden might be
largely decreased. More than half the cases
appealed to our county courts have really no
business there.
The auditor makes a classification Of the
county clerks orders, showing the cost Of tri-
Us for first ofenses punishable by death or
confinement in the state prison second, of
lenses under the liquor law third, other and
minor ofenses fourth, jailors' accounts fifth
sheriiis' accounts; sixth, clerks accounts, and
seventh, miscellaneous. BY aggregating these
for H.. several counties we find that the trials
for fclonics cost : .92j.Y4 and for violation
Of the liquor law SIP. 1871 The totals un-
der all the seven heads above mentioned are
SIS. 2sI.31. The trials under the liquor law
cost in Windham and Windsor counties Ohe
latter of which is the largest county in the
State) only Sl29. 50 and S2il.17, respectively;
while in Rutland and Chittenden counties
they cost S3,O29.9l and Si.21O.1s, respec-
lively.
The auditor also gives. by counties. the
amount paid grand and petit jurors, the court
and witness dcbentures, and compliments in
liquor cases, and deducts from it in each
county the amounts received for State fees,
actions entered tried, etc, and for fines and
costs. The excess Of expenses over receipts
is SlO2, GiG.7G, which shows that something,
probably several things ought to be done to
make the law less burdensome on those who
do not 90 TO Inv or Yolnte IL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-12

Moody and Sankey began their meetings at
Burlington on Sunday, with three services
prayer meeting at . o'clock in the morning,
and preaching in the afternoon and evening.
Large congregations were present and great
interest was manifested. In the evening an
overflow meeting was held in the College
Street Congregational church. During the
week prayer meetings are held at noon, and
preaching services every evening On Sum
day, also, Maj. Whittle and james McGran-
ahan began work at Rutland and Mr.. Need
ham and Thos. Cato at Bennington. At all
of these places the meetings will continue
through the month.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-12

sum Of Sls, 600 had been pledged Then the
pent-up excitement broke forth in II manner
which entirely eclipsed all the previous bursts
of applause. There were shouting and clap
ping of hands, and stamping of feet and rap
ping Of canes, aud shaking Of hands. and
laughing for joy, and weeping for Joy. and
waving of handkerchiefs and swinging of hats,
and. in short, everything that could express
the JOY and satisfaction which pervadod the
assembly. Then they joined most heartily in
singing, Praise God from whom all blessings
How" Rev. Moses Smith of Michigan offered
the closing prayer, the benedicton was pro-
nounced, and that vast audience (for though
twas half-past 10 o'clock nearly all had re-
manned to the end) dispersed with more of
real satisfaction on their faces and in their
hearts than often falls to the lot Of IN assem-
blage. II may be stated that of the SlS 600
pledged, some So, 600, or ono-fourth of the
whole, was pledged by persons from the
Green Mountain State
Many more pleasant and interesting things
might be said but this report is, perhaps, al-
ready long enough, and | will only refer to
the fmtcrnal feeling shown by members of
other denominations, which especially found
| expression in the words of Dr. Robinson.
president of Brown University. showing u true
spirit of fellowship and sympathy, which, rs
he said, could not be spent in mere words,
and as we listened to what seemed the same
story as our own. from him in regard to the
debt of the Baptist Board of Missions which
was extinguishcd in a similar way but a few
months before in the same city and to his
words Of hope and cheer, applaus, followed
applause. The addresses of Dr. Hopkins,
who for twenty-five years has been the hon
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TERMS

In view of the above facts and of the further fact
that few classes Of business affected by the
hard times than the newspaper interest, which, gem
orally, has sustained reduction of from twenty-five
to fifty per cent. in advertising receipts and Of the
still further fact that even at present rates,
papers by far the cheapest class of literature in
eIistence,-THE VERMONT PHOENIX, for the year 1878,
will remain as heretofore:
To Wudham County subscribers, per annum, "a 90
All other suoscrloeis 20
The extra IS cents in the latter is to post
age expenses Payment required strictly in advance.
New subscribers paying in advance for 1873 will re-
ceive the paper FREE during the remainder Of the
present year.
r1- Specimen copies furnished application by
postal card or otherwise.
Address
TIE VERMONT PHGNIX
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-12

The meeting held in Cooper Institute Hall
wednesday evening to indorse The adminis-
itration was magnificent affair I've hall
was crowded by representative business men
bankers and merchants, and the character of
the speakers and officers of the meeting is of
hsself sufficient 70 indicate the nature of the
support given to President Hayes in the En-
pire State. Prof. Dwight was the President
of the meeting and the f-dqeipsl speech was
that by George WilhsSn Curtis u was an
eloquent and able defence Of the policy aud
the conduct of President Hayes, and clearly
demonstrated that he was pursuing q wise
course, dictated by patriotism and desire 10
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-12

Senator Edmunds has a notable paper in
the current number of the American Law Re-
view, discussing the late presidential dispute
and the mode adopted of settling it, and also
the general question of the best way of pro-
viding against the recurrence of similar dis
putes in the future.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-12

elevate the ofiice-holdcr above mere party
machine. Resolutions were adopted heartily
indorsing the Administration and the candi-
dates of the Rochester Convention, who are
not responsible for the tone of the platform
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-12

to the PARKWAY and daughters of the old Green
Mountain State.
During the current year THE PHGslx has given its
readers larger amount Of rcddiag Eatter than crer
before, and more than has been given by any Of the
other County papers. In making this assertion we
mean precisely what say, and wish to have the
fact distinctly understood. Though other papers may
boast few square inches of printed surface,
The VERMONT PHGSIx has been giving and now
gives, week by week,
Greater Amount Of Actual Reading Matter than the Lar
gest Of Its Local Contemporaries,
may be proved by actual comparison. This superb
GRITTY it is our purpose not only to maintain but to
STILL INCREASE, as our now dress enables to
do; and during the coming year The PHOENIX will
contain from one-fJth 10 one-qudrter reading
matter than heretofore, being practical enlargement
of the paper to the amount Of ONE COLUMN PAGE.
Our type has been selected with special reference
to giving the greatest amount Of reading matter in the
smallest compass consistent with perfect legibility,
and that we have hit upon happy medium in these
respects are confident that readers will bear
witness
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-12
GuiIfOrtI Centre,

Rev T. Mackie will hold series of meet
ings in the hall at Reeds Hollow commencing
Oct. 18th at O'Clock p. m, also at o'clock
in the evening, The meetings will continue
until the evening of Oct. 18th
j. L. Bullock is quite III with lung fever.
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The Local Field,

however, will receive, heretofore special atten
ton. The leading position accorded TO THE PHGSII
for its superior fuesS and reliability in reports Of
local matters will be studiousy maintained, and every
effort will be put forth to make its columns read like