Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-12-14

duty every evening at Q o'clock and remaining
until in the morning Hereafter with a
view to more systematic disposal Of busi-
ness, regular meetings Of the board of bailiffs
viii be held at Mr.. Tylers office on the first
Monday evening Of each month at which
time and place it is hoped that all persons
having business with the board will make their
appearance.
We are in receipt of u neat and business
like time card of the "Billerica d Bedford
Railroad mail route. gauge two feet "
From this card it appears that seven trains are
run each way daily over the road and as 81
minutes Is the regular running time for the
distance of - miles, with no less than twelve
stops. it is evident that very comfortable
rate Of speed must be attained between the
stations We hope that Battleboro and West
River valley people, who may chance TO be in
Boston at any time in the near future. will
avail Themselves of the opportunity thus Of
fered TO pay visit of personal inspection to
this new line, md satisfy themselves in re-
gard to It's practical working Passengers
with this object in view should take the Boa-
ton a Lowell cars at the station on Causeway
streas The distance from Boston to Bedford
is only 20 mies, and thence IS miles 10y the
marrow gauge road TO North Billerica The
round trip would afford pleasant and novel
experience and not occupy more than "a few
hours time
In the Washington tD. c. Republican of
the Sd inst, find the following paragraph
IN reference 90 gentleman who is a native
Of Wilmington in Tins county who has many
personal friends IN Butteboro. and who is
well known throughout Vermont MI Flagg
was for several years chief clerk in the House
Of representative in our State Legislature.
MI John II. Flagg who for several years
has held tie position OF principal Legislative
clerk Of the United States Senate. resigns his
Office at the beginning Of the regular session
10 engage IN the practice of law Upwards of
two years ago Mr. Fiagg rendered his resigna-
ton. but was persuaded by many Senators and
Ills official associates not to insist upuu its ar-
ctptance at that time. but Notwithstanding
tins his resignation has never been recalled
The SENATE viii lose an intelligent fnithfl
ami accomplished officer. and the body will
be fortunate indeed If it shall find successor
for tins important position VINO shall combiu,
the qualities that have distinguished Mr. Flagr
aa "a most efficient and courteous officer w
bespeak for HIM equal hunors and more am
pie rewards 10 returning TO the practice Of his
profession, lie will locate IN New FORK city
or Washington. but We have not learned def
ulteiy Of his location
The following il tine list of letters remain.
ing at the post office IN TINS village. Dec. l3.
Ladie-.-AIiss Leafy Cole. Mrs Dugau
Miss Hattie Holden Miss Maggie Hughes.
Airs. Sophia Howard, Miss Emma J. Jones.
Miss Cassie Mack Miss Nora Mccarthy. Ms,
Nettc J.. Martin. Mrs. Hazen Pickering. Mr.
/. G. Reed. Miss Clara NJ stone
Gents james Bullock Samuel Bardvell
j. X Cline. T. S Cline. VIM Convey. Mr.
Dunkley, Eugene O'Connell. JAS ". Ship
pen. Lawyer Stone. Clay j. j. Williams. J.
NJ Whitcomh
Moore a Arms, Ripley a Holtou
To promote tine happiness Of other. is
far more worthy desire than disqualification
tine present holiday season Is u suitable time
ami Cheney Ciapps store the right place
No pains mas been spared to procure the new
Est and choicest articles suitable for presents
the market affords. and tine present deprecia-
ton III prices Is fully understood at tins es-
adjustment Remember. Cheney & Clamps
store.
The doctors Sweet are catching it all
along the line. The elder sweet mas had "a
suit brought against him III Hampshire couu-
", 10y H. Guggs OF Piainfeld 10 recover $50
due the plaintiff for picking thIrty-tiye pound.
OF IA small wild weed called sentative which
grows II Plainheld. and which the Drs Sweet
hired people to pick for - cents pound for
use IN compromising their medicines 'freea-
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