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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-30

Congressman Robert Smalls of South Caro-
lima has been convicted of bribery on the evil
dence of the briber, Woodruff, who was the
clerk of the South Carolina Senate at the time
Smalls was II member and chairman of the
committee on printing. He testifes that he
paid Smalls five thousand dollars for his infiu-
ence to secure the passage of printing bill
in which he was interested. The feat of
Smalls in making his escape from the confed-
crate service and bringing with him vessel
used in that service was one of the heroic
deeds OF the war, for which the chief actor
will be held in grateful remembrance by all
Union lovers. Smalls was slave by birth
having had few advantages Of education and
little or no moral trimming. He has been con-
victed of takinga bride ut time when nearly
all the prominent men with whom he was as
sociated. Democrats as well as Republicans,
were either bribe-tnkers or bribe-givers. His
downfall is sincerely lamented while it is not
nearly so surprising as the downfall of James
Brooks, Senator Patterson and other Con-
gressmen who had advantages of education
and culture which Smalls never enjoyed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-30

This is quite an active community, and
though the people are few in number they are
diligent to improve their limited means of
business and social enjoyment. Sometimes
the preacher, Rev. NJ. Carpenter, whose home
is in Townshend is not present on account of
sickness or other cause, to attend services on
Sunday, but meetings are held in his absence.
Some member reads sermon in the forenoon
a church prayer meeting is held in the after
noon, and young peoples prayer meeting
in the evening. Money has been obtained in
some way to pay, in part, the expenses of
painting the church outside and inside Vol
unteer labor makes up the deficiency, so that
the little church will soon look bright in its
new coat of paint The ladies' sewing circle
is still active and has been for several years
The president, Mrs. Harris, never gets dis
couraged under difficulties, but goes on in the
even tenor of her way, SO that the society
meet regularly every Wednesday afternoon.
J. w. Estey has II store and is doing fair
business for place like this: Mr.. G. Under
wood is putting large new circular saw into
his mill and is adding much to the facilities
for getting out lumber. Mr.. Charter of New
fame has singing school here numbering
some thirty pupils. D. L, NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-30
COIeraine, Mass.

The marriage of Henry L. RUSSELL audi
tor and land agent at Carroll county, Iowa,
and Mary A. Shearor of Coleraine, daughter
of r. S. Shearer, formerly of Brattleboro,
which took place ON the 18th inst, was an
The brides presents mostly from friends of
the groom amounted in value TO more than
$1,000, including full silver tea set, gold
watch and chain. etc. etc Their numerous
friends wish them long life and much pleas
ure in their western home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-30

-Fayette Knapp has got his new boot, shoe
and harness shop nearly completed.
II. NJ. Brown has purchased Il farm in
South Warlsboro and moved there.
Rev. L. Morse of Wardsboro is holding
weekly meetings i'll the schoolhouse in this
place
Geo. Fuller has gone to Brattleboro to
live with his son-in-law during the winter.
On Monday evening meeting was held
to organize lyceum to be held in the school
house Particulars next week NJ A.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-30

The Putney dramatic club realized from
their play. 'She stoops to conquer" Mt the
town hall, Friday evening last. &2s. The pro-
ceeds are to be used in buying philosophical
apparatus, globes etc, for the use of the
schools in town.
VIM. Moore, the popular teacher of the
select school during the fall, is engaged as
teacher of the district school in this village for
the winter term. W.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-30

A correspondent asks us to explain the rule
by which We ascertain the value, in gold, of
the greenback dollar and to state what a
greenback dollar was worth when gold dol
lar sold for 2s0;" If the dollar be divided
by the quotation of gold the quotient will pre-
sent the true value of the greenback. Thus
in the case which we cited, the gold quota
ton was 1929, and 100 divided by lO2. IS gave
tn. resultant 97.32. When the quotation
stood at $50 the value of the greenback was
81. II cents, or g. 30 cents less than a dollar
Boston HerdM
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-30
Market Reports.

NEW YORK, Nov. 90. Flour-Superfne Western
and State, 81 80 as choice do, 500 90; white
wheat Western extra 6O5d6 rs; patent Minnesota
double extra 30 a0 IS. Wheat-No. . Chicago 81
No. 2 Milwaukee | 80; white Michigan 81. rye Csc
Barley 75c. Corn-stramer mixed ga l-2c; ungraded
mixed Coo: new yellow Western &c. Oats-mi1ed West
ern IS Ioc; white Wcstrsn 3Sa45. Pork-new mess
si3 10.
CHICAGO, Nov. 26. Whcat-No. Chicago spring
81 II IL cash. Corn No. mixed 1890. Oats-No
2, 26c. Rye 80. Pork II 80 on the spot.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-30

The steamer C. H. Northam, of the New
Haven line, was burned early Thursday morn
ing while lying at her dock at the foot of East
eth street, New York. Three colored EN-
ployes, who were asleep in the hold were suf-
located or burned to death. The origin of
the fire is unknown. The Northam was 352
feet long and was valued at $500, 600.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-30

On Saturday, the 24th inst, about fifty
of the relatives, neighbors and friends of Mr..
and Mrs. Cushman Foster, met to celebrate
their silver wedding, it being the 25th ami
versary of their marriage variety of choice
articles of silverware, to the value of twenty
five dollars, had been procured. Proper ar
rangements having been made by Z. L, Rob
erts, Esq, master of ceremonies prayer was
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-30
RETAIL
Marria0fS

In Braitcboro, Nov. o. by Rev. NJ. II. Harris, Hen
ry +. Whitney Of Marlboro and Meta A. Hall Of Hall
faI.
In NeSfane, Nov. 81, by Rev d. NJ. Crane, assisted
by Rev. W. BeaVins, Albert @. Kendall, Esq, of st.
Paul, Neb., and Miss Frances Il. Morse Of Newfane.
In Athens, Nov. -, by Rev. o. Il. Edwards Henry
OF Athens.
In Vernon, Nov. 10. Joseph W. TAllocs of Athol
Mass, and Lizzie A. Briggs.
In Mortified, Mass, Fred W, Styles Of Worcester
and Gertrude Holtoa of n.
In Colerane, MATS. Nov. 10, Henry L. Russell Of
Carroll, Iowa, aud Mary A. Shearer.
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Reene, N. H.

The conservation of st. James Episcopal
church took place on Thursday, 22d inst.
The sermon was preached by Bishop Clark of
Rhode Island. The services were beautiful
and impressive, and the congregational sing
ing was pronounced by the visiting clergy the
finest they had ever listened to on like occa-
sion. In the evening Rev. Stephen Tying,
Jr,, d. D., of New York, preached an eloquent
sermon,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-30
CTATE OF VERMONT. Marlboro, SIS.

y BY the PROBATE COURT Tor faid District.
To all persons interested in the Estate of ELECTA
W. GREEN, late Of Brattleboro in said District, de-
ceased, Greeting
Whereas, G EoRd L HOWE has presented to
this court instrument puTpuTtng to be the last will
Of said deceased, for probate You are hereby not
fed that this court will decide upon the probate Of
said instrument at the session thereof to be held at
the Probate Once In BrAteboro in said district,
the 18th day OF December, A. d. 1877, when aud
where you may appear and contest the same, II you
as ASA KEYES, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-30
STATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro, IS.

To all whom II may concern, Greeting.
You are hereby notified that SETH N. HRRRIcK adj
ministrAtor Of the Estate of ADosIRAM j. srREETER,
late Of Brattleboro deceased has made application IN
writing to this Court for license to sell, with the
appreciation Of the heirs, the whole Of the real
estate Of said deceased in said Bratteboro and in
Marlboro in said district, the ground that
such sale will be beneficial to said heirs and that
this Court will decide upon said application At the
session thereof to be held at the Probate once In
BrAttleboro in said District, on the eighth day OF
December, A. ID. 1877, when and where you may be
heard in the premises Il you see cause.
AZ ASA KEYES, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-30
CTATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro, SIS.

To all whom ii may concern, Greeting.
You are hereby notified that William N. Dickinson
Administrator Of the Estate Of JONATHAN N.
BAsSETT, late of Wilmington, deceased, has made
application in writing to this Court for license to sell
with the appreciation of the heirs the whole Of the
Real Estate of said deceased situated in said Whining
ton the ground that such
sale will be beneficial to said heirs and that this Court
will decide upon said application at the session thereof
to be held at the Probate Office in Brattleboro, in said
District, on tho 18th day of December, A. d. 1877
when aud where you may be heard in the premises,
If you cause. ls ASA KEYES, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-30

The village school begins next Monday
with Mrs. J. r. Warren in charge of the high
er department and Miss Hattie Ware in the
primary.
Union services Thanksgiving day Mt the
Congregational church.
Mr.. Edward Titus has manufactured III
barrel of cider this autumn. +.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-30

The West Townshend dramatic club will
give an exhibition and festival at the church,
Friday evening, Dec. 9TH. The plays an
nounced are The Demon Lover" romantic
comedetta in two acts; The Limerick Boy, +"
farce in one act; and the minor drama.
Love and Murder Admission 90 cents
Children half price.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-30
Keep Your Hens Laying !

The best and cheapest Feed to do 1t ia GROUND
SCRAPS, GROUND OYSTER SHELLS and GROUND
BONE-all easily fed We win send prices at whole
sale and retail on application. Persons visiting the
city will hnd our place only minutes walk from the
depot at our Soap Works II in want Of Soap, please
look at our BROKEN SOAP, cheaper than soft soap.
We pay cash for Tallov and Grease.
WI BAILEY 4 CO.,
10 Lyman St.,
1881 Springfield, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-30
Nrm advertisements.
Vermont Savings Bank.

The Semi-AnnuAl Meeting Of the Vermont Savings
Bank to declare the esd dividend for January, will be
held at their Banking House in Bratieboro on
Wednesday, Dec. ~, 1877, at O'Clock, p NJ.
MALCOLM MOODY, Secretary.
Brattleboro, Nov. 81, 1871 As
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-30
Argal Notirrs.
4 NOMMISSHONERs' NOTICE.

ESTATE OF RHoDA ADAMS.
The undersigned having been appointed by the
Hon. Probate Court for the District of Marlboro,
Commissioners to receive examine andadjust all claims
and demands Of all persons against the Estate of Rho
ia Adams, late of Bratileboro in said district de-
ceased and all claims exhibited in offset hereby
give notice that we viii meet for the purposes afore-
said at the dwelling house of said deceased in Bratte-
boro, on the 29th day Of December next and 4th
day Of May 1878, next, from O'clock A. NJ, until 8
O'Clock, p. NJ each OF said days, and that six
months from the 22d day Of November, A. d. 1871 s
the time limited by said court for said creditors TO
present their claims to us for examination and allow
Ance.
Dated at Brattleboro this 27lh day of November, A.
ID. 1877.
EDWIN SAWYER,
S. L. NORRIS,
As Cemms sionere.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-30
"VEGETINE,"

Says a Boston physician, has no
equal as blood purifier. Hearing Of its many won
defful cures, after all other remedies had failed Wis
tied the laboratory and convinced myself Of its genu
inc merit. II Ia prepared from barks, roots and
herbs each Of which IL highly effective, and they
II onItu
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-11-30
New York STOCK and Money Market.

NEW YORK, Nov. 90. Money l-2S7 e cent.
sAll. Gold 100 Is. GNAtrI rent houds--
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-05-12

Or all the winds Eous held bic rastro antro,
Euras is probably the most despicable The
memory of man runneth not back to the time
when curses began IL be heaped upon him. We
suspect an east wind must have driven Adam
and Eve out Of Paradise. Their descendants,
certainly, have been travelling west ever since
their day to escape is. But it still blows as cold
raw, nasty and disagreeable now as 1t blew hot
dry and blasting in the days Of Joseph OF the Dol
ly Warden coat for being bent on making itself
disagrceable, it changes its cloak like a came.
lion. For the past II weeks 1t has had control
OF meteorological matters in this section, the re-
suit being raw days and cold nights with frost,
making the gardeners occupation about as
soothing to the nerves as sitting on key OF dy-
Mantle. The appearances yesterday indicated
that the wind will continue to blow las long as it
darn pleases"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-05-12

Thar boy Bailey Who 8, making himself So me-
t1-iUus about this town ha- turned UP gain .u
shout the same old way. uae dag net long ago
DE made q welt 90 the Supreme Court House. \
box OF "l,cg7t-7 aul other valuable papers sent
back 90 rle clerk frcm the reporter, Mr. Free
ran, % Springfield, stood .r 'he han Tor vaut OF
room inside From 'his tr- Doe gE.r4ctce a very
vlllsb.e -cror: ana mlfsoE Ng Taylor. being
informed oi tta tle', ~ N..s H17siHs, who saw
the boy vi;l &c. t5oN after h.u and recovered
the t1lur-1i Is 9. 90: as5z: ...rc sousthing
-.1s fs-- n -t a. ,.,t'e .U1e
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-05-12

\ meeting was held on last Saturday at the
Court House 10 make the necessary arrange
ments for holding a county fair in Ottawa next
Septmber. Very little was done at the meeting
save 10 throw the work upon committees who
have not IA yet perfected the arrangement so far
as to present even an Informal report.
At the meeting, however, the following reso.
luton was adopted which, can not be too widely
circulated:
RGa0lgca, That every person who may visit the
County Fair to be held in September next fan
shall pay the entrance fee IN cash at the Secre-
tarys Office in accordance with the rule pre-
scribed in the premium list, and that what are
known as the ten dollar certificates Will not
be recognized at the gates, for the reason that
the Society organized when those certificates
were Issued has ceased TO exist, the fair grounds
having been sod to satisfy the creditors Of the
association, and will be occupied during the fair
by the permission of the present owners thereof
and without their receiving therefor any com
rensaton whatever.
The management is in tip-top hands and the
public of the county can begin making ready
for 4 big fair, which we are bound to have.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-05-12
Miscellaneous.

The French chamber are engaged IN an
angry debate excited by the speech Of NJ 81.
mon against ultramontane sgitation and his
conciliatory tone towards the Catholics.
Roumania, having virtually declared her
independence of Turkey at Russian instiga-
ton, Turkey has sent an earnest protest to
Berlin against such a palpablc violation OF
the treaty Of Paris,
Austria has determined as preliminary
measure to occupy Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Egypt has levied a tax of So, 100000 to sup
port her contingent Of 10000 men IN aid of
Turkey
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STATE or ILLINOIS, HENRY CoCNTY.

UV't q Wte IFtdSuIeF ana County, tOINrIOT.
CAMBRIDGE, April II, 1877.
Messrs. II. F. KETT & CO., Dear SirS:-Having
examined with some care your recently publish
ed work, entitled History Of Henry County"
etc, | am free to say that consider ii coppen-
dunn of very interesting and useful information.
The book itself is al promised to be, and more
and as means of preserving the past and pres.
able. am well satisfied that its true value will
be known and appreciated more and more as
time goes on, and the history 1t contains be-
comes more and more the history of the past
With much respect am Truly yours,
p. H. BEvERIDGE.
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intention to move a censure of the govern
The whole moral affect Of the efforts OF Eu-
rope to secure protection for the Christians
IN Turkey had been defeated by the dipom-
acy Of England, which in effect tol1 Turkey
to yield nothing, assuring her OF ultimate
British support. In justice to English pub
lie opinion, u declaration like that proposed
was due to counteract such pernicious dlplo-
macy. The debate has continued every night
since Monday, and though MIR. Gladstone
will doubtless be defeated on a division, the
whole British nation is immensely worked
up ON the subject.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-05-12

TIE HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY.-Ths work,
prepared and published by II. +. Kett Il Co., Chi
cago, has been delivered here during the past
week. 1t is l. large octave Of 500 pages, well
printed on good paper and bound in brown cloth,
making a very handsome volume. IL contains
good deal Of matter that is OF much local inter
est and great valuc.-HaTy County Chronicle
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-05-12

A special meeting Of the city council wa, held
at the council room ON las. Thursday evening 10
open bids Tor building sites fora Jail. All the
aldermen were present.
a large number OF bids were opened, r,r land
in the ncighb5rAogd Of the city hail and along
the Fox River. On motion OF Porter the council
proceeded to ballot for site. ON the fourth BAL
lot the lot in She rear 90 the city hall, owned by
W. Z. w. Cushman, wa, selected. The lot runs
from Clinton street 20 Fulton street. The price
asked is $1,000, And toe committee were author
lied 10 buy 70.
Bowman, from the stree. and alley committee,
reported, in relation 20 tlc sewer on La Sale st.,
under tbs Hydraulic Company race, that the
company did not seem disposed % fix it up-.t
lad been iu a tumJg-Iowu condition for q years
and they didn't Gee why /. shouldn't stay "tum-
ble.dowu" Tor % year, moFc. The council think
Otherwise, aud the committee were instructed u
inform .he company that % the sewer was not
repaired, the council IAN "thc cart would pro-
coed TO Gll u, tag race. They are bound 10 lave
la Sale 81. drained
What vote camu J, again AID v4s-'pos'-
rorcd I'll taa rex regular meeting
W. &. I.a'gHs application fo7 auc.o1ccr's u.
cggrc va, granted.
J. regard 20 providing JAIL, Gle matter was
rsIgrre. 10 ..u lil committee.
The sewerage committee ae-a Instructed TO
drain coupe ui Gees pools. aac north ui the
E-LR. ura- she glass wo-l-. iac other south
Of The canal west o' Pine go
Interest 90 Gre amount o. stH.' ans m.see..a-
neon, HfI.s @, Che am1lat ri .7fcl we've ordered
paid. Adjourned
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ltice ot' TIE County Judge Of Henry Co.


CAMBRIDGE, ILL, April IS, 1877
Messrs. kETT IL Co. Your work OF the " Tax
payers and Voters" Of this County is received,
and meets with great appreciation. As a direc-
tory of the people of the County who are voters
and taxpayers, it is valuable It's historical rep
reservations are good and embrace large
amount Of ma tier for the space occupied.
Yours respectfully,
: ID, UINMAN,
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OFFICE SANDWICH FREE Pass.

SANDWICH, Ill, Dec. %, 1916.
II. T. kETT & Co, Gents:-I would most cheer
fully state that have made careful and dilligent
examination of "Kett's Taxpayers and Voters Of
Dehalb County" and from my OWE knowledge
as well as from what | hear said in its favor by
the many patrons OF the work, it is Of great value
and gives satisfaction. The publishers have full.
filed their promises handsomely.
II. +. BLooDGooD,
EHitnI " PrfSS.n
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Italy.

The papal jubilee, in commoratiou of the
Mono, May 2lst, Is attracting immense pill.
grimages to Rome.
A large delegation headed by the Duke Of
Norfolk, was received at the Vatican on Mon.
day; on Tuesday 1900 French pilgrims visl-
ted the pope and next day 1000 called, each
body bringing large presents, the last 10000
francs.
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The Past and Presen. of LA Sale County.

The above entitled work is what Kett & Co.'S
Agents are now engaged upon in getting Stats
tics, history and biographical sketches. From
the examination We have given similar work
OF Henry county and the numerous testimonials
from the citizens and press Of that aud other
counties where this firm have been engaged in
doing like work, we are Of the opinion it is a
work Of merit and one that should command the
liberal support and patronage Of our citizens. Give
thor prospectus careful reading. A few test
monals are added below:
House OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
WASHINGTON, d. C., Jan. 81, 1877.
Messrs II. +. kRTT Il Co. Chicago Ill. Gen.
tlemen:-I AIN in receipt of your work, entitled
" The Taxpayers and Voters Of Bureau County,
Illinois, and from such examination as ] have
been able to make regard it as n very valuable
work, and especially so to the people Of Bureau
County. II not only contains much useful infor.
nation, but gives to the people of the different
parts Of the County the pleasure of knowing
more of each other. The plan, as well as the eX-
ecution of the work, is admirable, l think.
Very respectfully, etc,
THos. HENDERSON.
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On Saturday last Daniel Ryan, of Peru, wa.
lodged in the county Jail, charged with horse
stealing. The horse was stolen from j. G.
Feldes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-05-12

FLOODED Satisfactorily JAS Folett, OF
Deer Park, sold TO Harvey Doten, of Minnesota,
two thoroughbred Norman colts Of his own
breeding, viz: Duke for $500 ana Charter for
81 600