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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-05

wives and children and found them sutfo-
eating and roasting in the flames. The
neighboring residents, startled by the
crash, were lighted TO the scene by the con-
flagralion, which made even their prompt
assistance too late. by midnight tho de-
struction was complete. The storm had
subsidized but the wind still blew fiercely
and tho cold became even moro intense.
When. morning came oil that remained Of
the Pacific express was a shape.ess mass Of
car-wheels, axles, brake-irons, truck frames
and twisted rails, lying in black pool at
the bottom Of the gorge. The wood had
burned completely away and the ruins
were covered with white ashes. On the
crest of the western abutment, half buried
in the snow, stood the rescued locomotive.
AS the bridge fell its driver had given II a
quick head of steam, which tore the draw
head from its tender and tho liberated en-
gine shot forward and buried itself in the
snow. The other locomotive drawn back
ward by the falling train, tumbled over the
pier, and fell, bottom upward, over the ex-
press car next behind. Tho engineer, Fol-
som, escaped with n broken leg, how he
cannot tell, nor eau any one else imagine.
EVANGELIST BLISS AND WIFE AMONG THE
VICTIMS.
The list Of the dead contains the names
of T.. p. Bliss Of Chicago, the well-known
evangelist and author of the popular reli-
gous song, "IIold the Fort" aud his wife.
Mr.. Bliss is well remembered by Brattle-
boro people because Of his visit here last
fall with Mr.. Moody. Mr.. Bliss leaves
two little sons, and Mr.. Moody has already
raised $4,000 for them among his Chica-
go friends, and he suggests penny con-
tribution for their benefit in the Sunday
Schools of the country on the IAN inst.
The death Of Miss Bichard, who was 80
we'll known in this county, is mentioned
in another column.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-05

Mr.. Editor The trustees of the Uni
versity of Vermont and State Agricultural
College, DESTROYS of promoting the inter-
ests of the agricullurists, and especially Of
those who possess stock of any kind, have
engaged Prof N. II. Greasy, NJ. d., TO give
lectures upon veterinary medicine in DIFF
ferent parts Of the State. The two lectures
for this county will be given here on Jan.
IL, one in the afternoon and ono in the eve
ming of that day. Tie persons who will
be interested are not the farmers only, but
all those who possess any OF tho domestic
animals. These lectures will give an OPP
portunity never before presented 10 the
people of this State TO learn something of
the diseases of animals. The matter pre-
senled will not be the traditions Of en-
prizes, but will he the result of scientific
study and investigation and will give all
an opportunity TO hear the man who has
had the largest experience, and who has
given the most thorough attention TO this
science of any man in New England. l
tiust the people of this county will appre-
preciate this opportunity and improve 1t.
To our friends in other towns, l would
suggest that they may have no better OPP
portunily fora slcigh-ride this winter. Then
organize and come to hear the lectures Of
Prof. Ctessey on Jan. 18Th. Free TO all.
HENRY d. HoLToN.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-05

We are glad TO ask the especial ntten-
ton of our readers TO communication in
another column in which the welcome an
nouncement is made that on the 18th inst,
afternoon and evening, the people of this
county are to have two lectures on veterin-
airy medicine by Prof. Noah Cressy, gen.
tleman of wide experience who is already
well aud favorably known here. These
lectures are given by the favor Of the Uni
versity of Vermont, and Brattleboro has
been selected as the point in Windham
county most accessible 10 the largest num-
Der of people. The SUBJECTS an important
one and is sure TO be treated in an interest
ing, practical and thorough manner. Come
one and all and give Prof. Cressy crowd
ed house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-05

The INTERooEANIC CANAL.-Some time
since the president appointed board of
engineers, of which General Humphreys
was chairman, to examine the reports of
all schemes for canal across the Isthmus
of Darien, and to report which is the most
feasible. The board have reported in favor
of the Niearaguan route. The president
has communicated with several European
governments upon the subject. and has rec
commended the building of the canal as an
international work, with mutual guaran-
tee between the powers that it shall be per-
manently neutral. Several OF these Euro
pean governments have sent encouraging
responses. The president will call the at
tention Of Congress to this subject in spe-
cial meeting at an early day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-05

1t is now generally conceded by the firm
est Democrats in Washington that both
Soath Carolina and Florida are definitely
removed from the list of "doubtful" States.
In South Carolina even the House commit
tee admits that there was a majority for all
the Hayes electors on the face of the re-
turns, and publicly announces this result.
In Florida, the board of Canvassers has
made two counts, one with exercise of iu-
diclal power, and the other, at the COM
mand of the Supreme Court, according 10
the face of the returns, and both result in
majority for the Republican electors. In
Oregon the Democratic case is so weak
that most decent Democrats admit that
they cannot expect the Cronin certificate
to be accepted. fit should be, the Senate
will be prepared 10 show that at least three
of the votes cast for Mr.. Tilden in other
States were cast by persons constitutional
ly ineligible. Thus the Presidential con-
test narrows itself TO Louisiana, where both
Houses of Congress have committees at
work. Candid men of both parties only
hope that the investigation in this State
will be so thorough and convincing that
there shall be no reasonable doubt of the
absolute justice Of the decision reached.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-05

Loss OF A BRITISH STEAMER ON THE
LONG ISLAND CoAsT.-The steamer Circas-
sian, which went ashore on the bar off the
harbor of Bridgehampton, south shore of
Long Island, was entirely broken up early
Saturday morning, by the gale, and lost,
together with tweuty-nine lives. The ship
went ashore in the storm on the night of
the 18th ult. At that time the crew and
officers were saved through the efforts of
the officers Of the lile-saving station. It
was expected at the time that the ship
would go 10 pieces in the storm, and, with
the cargo, prove total loss. The storm
subsidod, however, soon after she struck ,
and it was confidently hoped that she might
bed. With this view the coast wrecking
company was engaged TO save the ship and
cargo. They accord ngly went to work,
but on account of continued bad weather
were able to make but slight progress.
About 400 tons of her cargo, which was an
assorted one, were taken out. The storm
of Friday caught "a men, employees Of the
coast wrecking company, on board without
means of rescue. Finally, short time af-
ter midnight, the ship went to pieces with
an awful crash, according to the account of
five survivors, who were washed ashore
more dead than alive on fragments of the
wreck. No one of the other 20 men have
been seen or heard from, and there is but
little doubt that all have persisted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-05

A special election was held in Indiana on
Tuesday, 10 ill vacancy in the State Sem
ate caused by the death OF the former in
cumbent. The district in which the cleo
ton was held, has been Democratic, and in
view Of tho fact that the political control OF
The Senate depended upon the result, I'M
usual efforts were made by the Democrats
10 elect their candidate. The election OF
the Democratic candidate would make the
Senate Democratic by one majority, while
The election of tho Republican candidate
would make it Republican ry ono majority.
The Republican candidate was chosen by Il
majority OF 1GO. In November the district
gave Mr.. Tilden over 500 majority. 1t be-
gins TO look as if the war talk of the Dem
ocratlc leaders was having its influence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-05

Tho convent of the Sisters of Provi-
dence, at st. Elizabeth, near Toilette, prov
ince OF Quebec, was burned TO the ground
Monday night One hundred persons were
in the building and the panic was very
great. Thirteen of the inmates were burn
ed TO death. The structure was of wood,
and there being no fire apparatus in the
village the IRE could not be checked and
nothing was saved. The property was in
sured for $4,000. The persons who lost
their lives were with ono exception girls,
about 10 years old.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-05

Gen. James W. NyO died on Monday
last, at White Plains, Chester county,
N. Y, where he has been in retirement
since last February, when his mind gave
way owing to disappointment, worry and
excess. He was born in Madison county
New York, June 10, 1915, and became
a lawyer. When the Metropolitan police
was organized in New York city, Gen. Nye
was appointed member of the commits
sion, and served as its president. The con-
test with Fernando Wood, which resulted
in the overthrow Of the old police and the
establishment Of the new, was long and
bitter, and SO able and distinguished were
Gen. Hye's services In behalf Of law and
order that the merchants of the metrops-
lis presented his wife with fine residence
in testimony OF their appreciation of his
labOrs. President Lincoln appointed him
Tho first Governor OF the territory OF NeVa-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-05
The exact words of Geo. william Curtis

The exact words of Geo. William Curtis
at the recent New England dinner in New
York, which created almost wild enthu-
siasm, were as follows: 1.-THE voice of
New England, believe, going 10 the Cap
itol, is this: That neither is the Republic
can Senate to insist upon lis exclusive par
tisan way, nor is the Democratic House 10
insist upon its exclusive partisan way, but
the Senate and House, representing the
American Ieople and the American peo-
plo only, in the light Of the Constitution
and by the authority OF the law, are TO pro-
vide way over which President be he
Republican or be he Democrat, shall pass
unchallenged to the chair"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-05

Wade Hampton has forwarded copy of
his inaugural address, accompanied by a
letter, giving bis views upon the situation
of affairs in that State, TO Gov. Hayes and
Gov. ridden. lie says that everything Is
peaceful in tho State, that the people are
thoroughly loyal and propose TO leave the
vindication of their cause 10 the proper
legal tribunals.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-05

da, and when Nevada became State, he
was chosen Senator, which position ho held
Till 1873, having served two terms. He
failed OF election, and since then his
course has been downward. In February,
1875, he was found wandering around the
streets of Richmond, Va, and has since
been afflicted with sonening of the brain.
He was a man of ready wit, an excellent
story-teller, aud, in his better days, nan
of considerable ability.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-05

AT the regular meeting of Victory
grunge, No. l64, held Dec. 20, 1876, The fol-
lowing officers were chosen for the year
1877; S. b. Barnard, w. NJ. J. II. Stowe,
o.; f. G. Boy d, L.. Clark Bellows, S. o.
+. Howe, A. s.; Mrs. A. G. Yeaw, C.. ; N.
D. Mann, IT, Clark Chandler, sec'y: A.
G. Yeaw, @. X; Mrs. S. b. Barnard, Ce-
res; Mrs. Clark Chandler, Pomona; Nell
lie Bellows, Flora, Mary A. Clark, L. A. S.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-05

AT a regular meeting Of Progressive
grange, No. 1l0, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year s. w. Esley,
master; II. A. Stock well, overseer; w. H..
Adams, lecturer; S. Il. Reed, steward s.
II. Barrett, asst steward; Mrs. c. Harris,
chaplain A. o. Norcross, treasurer; II. II.
Stoddard, secretary; c. Harris, gate keep
err; Mrs. S. w. Estey, Ceres; Emma l..
Evans, Pomona NellleJ Washer, Flora /;
Mrs. II. A. SLockwell. slewardess.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-05

A TRAIN FALLS THROUGH A BRIDGE ONLY
ONE PERSON SERIOUSLY HURT.
Tho night express train from Burlington
TO Rutland, met with an accident which
might have proved an awful calamity, near
Pittsford, last Saturday morning. The
storm delayed the train and il was an hour
and half late. When in the bridge acl oss
otter Greek, one mile south Of Pittsford,
the locomotive le!l the rails some way,
soon break ing through the bridge (Which
is about one hundred and iifly feet long,,
and tearing Gown the entire structure. The
locomotive, hn- gage aud express cars, pas
senger car ana bridge all went down TWEEN
ty feet upon the ice in one wreck. For
tunately 10 one was killed and the only
person at all seriously hurt was captain
Ford, uf Montreal. He with his wife occu-
pied the sleeping car, being the only pas
sengers. When the car fell II broke through
the ice and they were both in tie water
when some passengers from the other car
extrieated Them through a window. Capt.
Ford was considerably hurt in the back.
On the train were some thirty or forty pas
sengers. or these few only received
slight injuries. The engineer, Moses Pratt,
and fireman, Charles Dewy, had the mar
rowest escape of all. The engine turned
an exact somersault and landed on the ice,
a complete wreck. They were in the cab
and crnwlcd out some almost miraculous
way with only few scratches. The cause
of the accident is unknown. An invest
cation is in progress.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-05
IIinAGIale. N. II.

the pewS in the Universaist church
will be rented for the ensuing ye r. next
Saturday evening.
Tho second number Of the second edi-
ton of zion's Journal will he read Thurs
day evening, 4lh, al tue usual hour and
place. All are invited. The expense is
"minute" and the reward ''great."
The high school, under the tuition of
Miss Abbie Holton, is discontinued for a
few days on account Of tho i'll health OF the
teacher. n,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-05

The legislatures of Connecticut, Ohio,
New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware and
Minnesota have all met and organized this
week. Gov. Hayes's message, which was
read on Tuesday, is an able document full
of sensible and practical suggestions. The
inauguration of Gov. Robinson OF New
York, Mr.. Tilden's successor, was quiet
and unmarked by any public demonsira-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-05

Hon. George Nichols, Secretary of State
and Messenger of tie Electoral College
of Vermont, lefl Montpelier Friday morn
ing for Washington, conveying the official
five electoral votes of Vermont for Hayes
and Wheeler, and it is announced that
they were received by the Vice Presi-
dent, Mr.. Ferry, on Tuesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-05
PuGmey.

The annual communication OF Golden
Rule Lodge No. 80 of Pu,ney, was held the
9Th of Dec. and the following officers elect
ed and installed: ]. D. Wheat, w. MIC.
w. Kimball, S. W.; ]. w. Stowell, ]. w. I;
J. X. Parker, treas. G. S. Foster, secretary;
ID. +. Webster, S. D.; L. Bailey, ]. d; II.
E. Reynolds, Tyler. Hon. Henry Clark of
Rutl land gave very Interesting address.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-05

FASHIONABLE WEDDING The marriage
OF George Gregory Smith, T. a., the eldest
son Of ex Governor J. Gregory Smith, to
Miss Nellie Young Stevens, at Slocum
Lodge, Saint Lambert, opposite the city Of
Montreal, Wednesday nisht, Of last week
was grand affair. a special train OF three
Pullman cars and President Smiths rri-
vate car bellevue went up FROM 81. Al
bans, earring with it bout eighty of tho
representative ctizerS Of the town and
their families; ana tie leading families Of
Montreal were well represented. The hri-
dial presents were very valuable, amount
ing 10 nearly twenty-five thousand dollars.
The II trriage ceremonies were performed
by Rev. u Cnrdner, OF the Montreal Uni
tartan church, assisted by Rev. Charles
Van Nurden, of St. Adams. The bridal
dress, il may interest our lady readers 10
know, was one of exquisite beauty, being
of pure white satin, trimmed with an
abundance OF rare lace and flowers. Amer
the ceremony the guests for more than two
hours occupied the large dining hall, where
a most sumptuous banquet was partaken
of, and speeches were made by many OF
the friends of the happy couple.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-05
AInnaNiIIe.

The "POlar wave," accompanied by
old Boreas in his full strength, visits this
place every Saturday and generally stays
with us over Sunday. Their visits are not
very welcome, although they manage 10
keep quite busy while they stay aud they
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-05

leave plenty o. work breaking roads, &c.
The springs and wells are very low, and il
we do not have rains soon we shall be
Obliged to go to the streams for water.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-05
THE NUMBER LOST.

There is little doubt that upward of 100
persons lost their lives in this terrible dis
aster. Probably the exact number will
never be known, as the number ofpassen-
gers is estimated all the way from 1871 to
ed shows Il. An investigation is i'll prog
reSs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-05

The city of Toxic, in Japan, has been
vislted,by a great con1agralion. The loss
Is 100000. Sixty-five streets and 5000
houses were burned, aud so lives lost
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-05

"A New York city subscriber correcls a
recent item IN this column, in which Mr..
Wranslow Ilolion's age was stated 10 be O3.
Mr.. Holton will | c soil he lives ill The lllh
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-05
TbeYermolrt 9benit.
BRATTLEBoRo:
FRIDAY EVENING, JAN. 8, 1877.

Louisiana, as we'll as South Carolina,
now enjoys the luxury ofa pretending leg
slature in addition TO the regular one.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-05

Since Saturday night there has been
feeling Of deep gloom, aud Intense anxiety
In our community, as Miss Mary Bircllard
was supposed TO have been on board Of the
Inflated train that went down in the Ash
tabula bridge disaster. Miss Orchard left
Fayetteville in company with Mrs. +. o.
Burditt, who was on her way 10 visit her
sons in Erie, Pa, and was on her way 10
spend tho winter with her. sister and Gov.
IIayes's family. For time there was
hope that she had stopped OF at Erie, with
Mrs. DuIdii, but telegram received
Tuesday night from young Burditi, says
they have been ON ID TIE wreck and can
find no trace Of her. She is supposed 10
have been one Of the nine that persisted in
the drawing room car. The sympathy Of
the community for her aged parents is
deep and heart felt.
The annual meeting OF the Fayelte-
willie grange was held last Tuesday evening,
and the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: W.. J. Tuihill, master;
II. Rice, overscer NJ. c. Howe, lecturer;
o. f. Ware, steward; Geo. Johnson, asst
steward James Lyman, chaplain; o. c.
Mortified, treasurer; Mrs. WIN. Bruce,
seer etary; p. Z. Convey, gatekeeper; Mrs.
w. j. Tu.hill, Ceres; Mrs. II. Kenney, PO-
mona Mrs. VIM. Rand, Flora Mrs. Geo.
johnson, stewardess.
There will be a public installation Of
the officers of Fayetteville grange Tues
day evening, Jan. OH, and all are invited
10 attend. The State master, Col. a. b.
franklin, will be tue installing officer of
the evening. t.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-05
GuIIford.

The donation for Rev. o. Smith is post
poned 10 Jan. lIth.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1877-11-10
The Emus.

A correspondent of Land and Water
gives an account of his breeding of Emus
in Scotland. The female bird laid in all
nineteen eggs, at intervals of five days
each. The Matching was undertaken by
the male bird. The emus were kept in
a large field, in one corner of which the
nest was made. Upon April l, not a
very suspicious day, the cock sat down
in the nest, but until April 5, he never
allowed twenty-four hours to pass with
out having the eggs all scattered round
him outside the nest. Upon the latter
date he commenced to sit close, and from
then till May %, upon which day the
first young were Matched, he never left
the nest, except on one or two occasions,
when he had a race round the field for
about three minutes and then returned.
Nor was he ever seen to touch food dur
ing the whole period of incubation
which lasted for So days, though food
and water were constantly beside him.
Three young were Matched upon May %,
and next day three more; one egg ready
to hatch was crushed and two failed.
He had eleven eggs to begin with, SO two
disappeared bodily. The male is natur-
ally very thin after his long fast, but he
is quite hearty, and is most determined
to murder, if possible, his wife, who was
partitioned off the day he commenced to
sit. He has twice jumped four feet six
inch fence which surrounds the hens
enclosure, but, excepting a severe beat
ing of her. no harm has yet been done.
The young are beautiful creatures,
striped browpish black-and-white, with
nicely notified heads. They are quite
strong and growing fast. They eat herb
age of all kinds as eagerly as their
parents, but are specially partial to
plantain and crowsfoot, plentiful sup
ply of both of which is in the field.
They also got bread and biscuit crumb
mixed with oatmeal lettuce and green's,
upon which they appear to thrive well.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1877-11-10
SelacfinR Seed.

A practical writer in the Rural Home
says: A common practice of selecting
seed corn is to save the largest and fair
est ears at husking-time, while many Sc
leet it from the crib, and a few go
through their fields just before they cut
it up and pick the earliest and largest
ears. My plan is very much similar to
the last named, except instead of pulling
of the ears | cut the stalks, SO that in
case it is not "dead ripe" it will receive
substance from the stalk to fully mature
it. l shock them by themselves in small
shocks, so there will be no danger of
mildew or heating, as is often the case
with ordinary shocks in warm, damp
weather. In going through the field |
always select as many stalks as possible
with two or more ears on them, but
when husking save only the best of the
ears. As soon as the stalks are cured
enough, so that the corn receives no
more nourishment from them, they
should be husked, leaving three or four
husks on the ear, so as to braid % or 80
together, then hang them up in dry
place. By selecting your seed, as de-
scribed above for series of years, your
corn will mature from seven to fourteen
days earlier than from seed selected in
the ordinary way, besides it will yield
larger crops and you will always have
seed that will grow.
"In the selection of small grain for
seed, we should save from the best field,