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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26

Ups AND DowNs IN CHIcAGo.-Two Years
ago a young man who had acted for several
years i'll the capacity of a book-keeper III one
of our large wholesale establishments made
up his mind that he would always be obliged
to keep books and be slave ut the desk un-
less he went into something else. He knew
but little about practical farm work. but his
young wife heartily joining him in the idea
lac determined to follow Uncle Horace's ad-
vice and go West He did so and purchas-
ed from one of the railroad lines farm of 100
acres of land in Southeastern Kansas When
he settled his family in a comfortable little
house. stocked his place with fair amount of
tools, lbor-saving machinery and live stock,
he found himself indebted for about one-half
his property. That was a year ago. The
crops this year are not all sold yet. but never
theless, he has paid off all his debts and has
$780, il cash on hand, beside enough more
produce to sell to double that amount and
still leave him ample for his own consump-
ton. Is there any Woodworking mechanic or
book-keeper in any large city who is half so
independent: There is to-day in this city a
man who was counted worth at least half
million ten years ago. He has resided here
many years, has endowed some of our institu-
tons Of learning has entertained distinguish
ed strangers, has been president of reputa-
Die moneyed corporation has owned dnily
newspaper, and counted his houses by scores.
He is now seeking employment. and would
accept fair income in almost any position.
And this man has never been a dissipated
man, has never gambled. never been fast
man or run away with the money of his de
postors. Il * one of the lessons showing the
ups and downs of life in commercial centres.
Cur. TRY Times
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26
The yellow Fever at Fernandina.

A long dispatch which was sent from Fer
nandina, Fla. on Saturday gives the first de-
tailed account of the rayages of the yellow fe-
yer there, and shows that the fragnentary re-
ports previously sent have not exaggerated
the calamity. The plague has somewhat sub
sided within few days, but chiefly for the
reason that there is little material left for it to
work upon. Every white person except %,
out of a total of us, has been ILL., and the
deaths from August u to October 20 have
been 80, or about one in seven of the popula-
ton. This is a considerably larger mortality
than that at Savannah last year where the
death-rate was one in 10. There are now
about 100 sick, and relapses are frequent, al
most invariably resulting III death. The ne
groes, who form two-thirds of the population
have escaped the severest type Of the disease
The consequences of the scourge TO the ma
terial interests of the citizens have been most
melancholy. All business has been suspend
ed, and the energies of the living have been
entirely engaged in caring for the sick and
providing food for the starving people. This
would have been impossible but for the gen
erous aid of Savannah, Jacksonville Boston
and other cities. Physicians and nurses have
worked most heroically, many coming from
other towns and risking their lives for hu-
manitys sake; while some have died heroes
deaths, among whom Were Dr. Wexford Of
Jacksonville and DIR, Herndon of Savannah.
There is little hope Of the cessation OF the ep-
idemic until frost comes, and that may not be
until the middle of December, Meanwhile
the conditions are such as to stimulate the OPP
erations of the plague; the weather is sultry,
and the vegetation is SO rank that every rain
produces fermentation, which is enough in
itself to produce malarial illness. For the
present the town must remain virtually shut
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26

Hayes is only anxious TO do his whole duty
by his country, and retire from public life
with the good opinion of his countrymen;
and, with no Interior motives or aims, there is
nothing 10 prevent him from acting well his
part. and satisfying the country without wear
ing the collar of any party or faction. And
this we trust he will do While we desire
him to steer equally clear of radicalism, we
shall not ask him to rush madly to the other
extreme of avowing himself an adherent to
the democratic faith. Richmond Va State
The maintenance of the position taken by
the president requires little short of superhu-
man strength. He fails if he is seduced by
cunning ON one side, just as much as if he
were 10 abandon his excellent policy and yield
to coercion ON the other. He must contend
against both and conquer both, and that too,
without the help of an organized party in eth
er house of Congress. At the same time his
mouth is closed. He can communicate only
formally with Congress, and neither he nor
his executive officers can reply to the attacks
which may be made Oh the floor of either
chamber. The chances are against him,
less the people take up his cause, and enforce
their will upon members who regard more
their own prerogatives than the good of the
country. Boston AdOertiseT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26

The annual Communication of Blazing
Star Lodge, F..& A. NJ. No. 49, held at Ma
sonic Hall Townshend. oct 18th, A. b. 1877.
A. /. ISL chose officers as follows: s. L.
Hescock, W. NJ: w A. Howe, S. W. W.
H. Eddy. J. W.. c. c. Taft. treasurer; S. b.
Clarke secretary Z. Hastings, S. D.: II. C..
Holland. J. D.; Il. T. Hall, n. Winslow,
stewards f. s. Morse. chaplain l. II. Aus
tin, marshal ID. A. Mullet. tyler; S f. Hes
cock. W A. Howe, W. II. Eddy. committee
ON finance l. II. Austin. 5. w. Bowker, c.
{. Taft. committee on charity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26

A conference of Republican Congressman
was held Friday evening at Secretary Sher-
mans rooms at Washington, for the purpose
of comparing notes and interchanging views
in regard TO the President and his policy. Re-
port says that feeling of unanimity prevail
ed, and it is understood that every effort will
be made to prevent break in the Republ-
can vote upon all party questions presented,
and particularly upon such resolutions COM
ing from the Democratic side, as contain dec
larations of principles OR expressions of polit-
ical opinion,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26
IERMSi

In view of the above facts and Of the further fact
that few classes Of business more 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, at present rates, news
pupers by far the cheapest class Of literature in
e1istence-THR VERMONT PHOENIX, for the year 1878,
will remain as heretofore:
To Wiudham County subscribers, per annum, 50 90
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
coive the paper FREE during the remainder of the
present year.
TO Specimen copies furnished on application by
postal card Or otherwise.
Address
TIE VERMONT PHOENIX,
Brattleboro, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26

recent editorial in the indianapolis Jour
nal has attracted unusual attention, from the
fact that, before its publication, it received
the Endorsement of Senator Morton, who has
always been one of the most strenuous advo-
Gates of the protection of the blacks in their
political rights. The article Endorses Presi-
dent Hayes as a true Republican and patri-
OF demonstrates the folly of certain Repub-
licans who have arrayed themselves against
his civil service and Southern policies, and ur-
ges upon all the Importance of placing coun-
try before party.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26

LAwLEssNEss IN MISSISSIPPI state of
Mississippi continues TO be plagued with that
spirit of lawlessness which has always charac-
terized it TO greater or less extent and par
ticularly during late years. The latest evil
dence of lAwlessness in that state comes from
a remarkable source. II is no less than the
notification Of the Governor by Mr.. Harrell,
the Mayor of Osyka, that he is unable with
the power conferred upon him to enforce the
laws and prevent outrages upon peaceful citi-
zens, The Mayor also details the character
and extent of these outrnges and gives the
names Of those participating i'll them. One
murder is numbered among the outrages and
numerous whippings Of oolored people. firing
into dwellings and stores and the sending of
threatening notices TO those who denounce
such crimes, These Outrages are committed
by masked ''bull-dozers;" and so completely
have these outlaws terrorized the citizens of
that region that the Mayor confesses that the
people are so completely bull-dozed" that
they will not assemble and publicly indorse
his action The Mayor also states that he can
find witnesses who will sustain the charges
against the persons committing the offences
complained of if they can be assured of pro-
lection. This is a disgraceful state of affairs
to exist in a state with a state government
maintained by party so strong that no oppo-
nent enters the field to contest its reelection.
Osyka is not an Out-of-the-way place but
town on the southern border of the state on
the line of the railway from Memphis to New
Orleans.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26
THE VERMONT PHOENIX, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, OCTOBEl

off from IN rest Of the world. Outsiders can
not venture into il, because the violence of
the fever is such that it Immediately attacks
newcomers. Old rcsid ants who have left
their homes are distinctly warned against at
tempting to return and those who are in the
town cannot be permitted TO seek refuge else
where, lcsi they carry the terrible pestilcnce
wifi, fhotn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26

Abuses in the sales of postage stamps by
postmasters in small offices, whose salaries de
pend upon the amount of their sales, have be-
come 50 serious that, to prevent them, Sena-
tor Edmunds has introduced bill in the Sen
at providing that any postmaster or other
J,srsOn. entrusted by the United States with
postage stampes or stamped envelopes who
shall sell or dispose OF the same otherwise
than il the regular course of official business
At their face valne and for cash on delivery,
shall BE- dseIned guilty Of embezzlement, and
shall, On conviction thereof, be punished by a
hns moi exceeding $1,000, or by imPrison-
meat nd exceeding one year or both.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26

The Jamaica Agricultural Society are to
have meeting for the choice of officers at
o'clock p. NJ, Thursday, Nov. LIST
Rev O. G. Baker. Of Derry, n. H., will
occupy the pulpit next Sunday Nov. IS.
Nj and Mrs. +. L. Waterman were made
happy by the birth Of a boy and girl Twins
Oct. u.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26

Gents.-John Birks, T. E. Bradley, james
Dunstan. Nazairo Foiront, f. X. Holbrook,
Henry o. Halliday, Martin Martin, E. W.
Phillips, Frank Rooch, j. W Ranney, Chas.
f. Smith, James W. Thompson, Fred W.
Ward Geo. Wilmot, II. c. Willard, DIR. II. f.
Wilson.
Miscellaneous. Wheclock Bros. Brattle-
boro. VT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26

The strange craft containing the Egyptian
obelisk, which was abandoned at sea in a
storm off the coast of Spain ON Sunday, 18th
inst, was recovered by an English steamer on
the following Tuesday about POO miles north
of the point where it was abandoned. 1t is
believed that the stone will reach its destina-
ton in safety.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26

Shreveport La, boasts the biggest snake
ever seen in North America. A Mr.. Smith
found it killing and swallowing one of his
calves in true anaconda style and succeeded
in dispatching it after several shots. The rep
tile was ~ feet long and AZ inches about the
middle Of the body
AT Lachute, Canada, the other day, while
two or three men were trying to lift heavy
sluice gate, young man standing by banter
ingly offered to raise it alone for fifty cents
The money was paid and he did raise it, but
Immediately said: Il have killed myself for
fifty cents, \" and died soon after
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26

The Iowa Republicans are jubilant, and
with good reason, over the fact that their can
didAte for governor has a plurality $4,000
larger than their candidate in the last Off
year, and about 5000 larger than their candi-
date in 1875. The majority in the Legislature
is larger than it has been for many years
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26

ANOTHER CALAMITY AT ST. JOIN, n. b
Portland, New Brunswick, suburb of St
John, was visited last Saturday morning by a
fire that destroyed $50 wooden houses, and
turned out of doors over 2OOO people, 700 of
whom suffered by the great fire at st. John,
June 20, and the loss is $500, 600 insurance
about $50 600. Every house III the district
burned over was of wood, save one, and near
ly all the sufferers by the fire are laboring
people. Two men are known TO have been
killed, and others are supposed to have lost
their lives. The fire was incendiary, and
started in a wood-shed on Acadia street, Not
withstanding that it was known TO the police
that an attempt had been made few nights
ago to set fire to the block of buildings in
which the fire occurred, no policeman was on
duty in the locality when the fire broke out.
Among the insurance companies involved are
the North British and Mercantile, $1,000 !;
Queens, 5000; Citizens, 5000; Canada
fire and marine, 5000; Etna, $1,000; Hart
ford, $500 Imperial, 5000; Northern in
sunnoe company, $1,000; Guardian, $4,000 f;
Lancashire, $1,000 A considerable number
of the buildings destroyed We're used as places
of temporary refuge by those who had suffer-
ed from the St John fire. The Methodist
church corner of Portland and Chapel streets,
Rev. Mr., iced, pastor, was one of the build
ings burned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26

Tho Rev. DIR. Mnck lectured AT the Con
gregatonal church, Sunday evening in be-
half of the orphan boys of New England. The
worthy doctor is engaged in the work Of es-
tablishing homes for these unfortunates out
side of the cities, having already established
one at Franklin. n. H., on the farm of Dan
iel Websters nativity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26

Last Friday Edwin r. Pierce, son of
Nathan q. Pierce of this town. fell down an
elevation well about A. feet. in the Whiting
paper mill at Holyoke. Mass. receiving terri
bic injuries his physician, however reports
a probable chance of his recovery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26
sditOrlally

in full accord with the principles and spirit OF the Re-
publican party and in hearty sympathy with President
Hayes in his policy Of pacihcation and reform,
THE VERMONT PHGSIx will ever maintain genuine
independence and give due recognition to the rights
aud opinions all Avoiding Fictitious Interference
with matters Of private concern or belief and
guarding against sensatonasm and scurriity on the
one hand and slohfuness and stupidity on the other
it will in the future as in the past, seek to
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26

while the daily newspaper Of the nineteenth century
is daily miracle only possible in age Of teegrAphs
aud locomotives Of wonderful laborsaving appliances,
and great combinations Of capital and labor the week
~ journal of the period is far different affair from
that which published in the days Of our grand
fathers The well ordered Weekly of to-day is not the
effusion or representative Of single person, but it
embodies the thought intelligence and labor of many
individuals. Every issue of THK VERMONT PHGSIX
to-day represents the labor and ideas Of from twenty
FIVE to fifty different persons, and involves unremt-
ting care and attention the part of its managers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26

There will he preaching at the church in
Marlboro, Sunday, Oct 18th. and each Sun
day following until the LIST of April 1873, by
Rev. A. W. Clayton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26

The full official vote of Ohio at the recent
election gives Bishop III ,G25 votes for COVER
nor. and West 24S,945 Bishops majority
over West is ~, $50.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26
The Old County Paper

under its present management by the people Of this
section aud by the of Vermont resident in other
parts Of the country.
During the current year The VERMONT PHUNIx has
well m intained it's old-time reputation as
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26
The Vermont PhRRiN --- Com pl lime MS
from our Exchanges.

1t is gratifying to us-and, We doubt not,
will be equally so to the many friends of The
PHRNIx-to know thnA the efforts we are put
ting forth TO make our paper more than ever
Tie newspaper of Southern Vermont are ap-
preciated by our readers and brt thren OF the
press. We subjoin some of the notices re-
ceived:
From a Gentleman in wiiliamsville.l
Allow me TO shy think The PHOENIX the
best edited paper in Windham County"
From Wilmington LadyI
Il think The PHOENIX is appreciated here
in Wilmington. May its popularity never be
less"
From the Burlington Free Press.l
That sterling paper, the Brattleboro
PHGNIx has Just assumed new and hand
some dress and is more than ever deserving
of liberal patronage in the locality in which
it is published"
[From The Bellows Falls Tmos.l
The Brattlt boro PHOENIX has donned n
new dress of type, and is thereby greatly i'm
proved in appearance. The PHOENIX is al
ways sensible and judicious in its support of
measures of public policy avoiding extremes
and the impracticable, and is well worthy of
the liberal support it receives"
tFrom the Greenfield Gazette and Courer.I
''The Bnttleboro PHOENIX has come out in
a neat new dress of type. 1t is always nice,
clean looking sheet is conducted on the true
principles of journalism, and is worthy of the
support which it evidently receives"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26

to the far-away sous and daughters of the old Green
Mountain State.
During the current year THE PHGEIx has given its
readers a larer amount qf reading matter than erer
before, and 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 q few square inches OF printed surface,
The VERMONT PHOENIX 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
ority it is purpose not only to maintain but to
STILL INCREASE, our new dress now enables us to
do; and during the coming year The PHGsIx will
contain from One.dfth to one-qudrter more reading
matter than heretofore, being practical enlargement
of the paper to the amount of COLUMN PER PAGE.
Our type has been selected with special reference
giving the greatest amount of reading matter in the
smallest compass consistent with perfect legibility,
and that have hit upon happy medium in these
respects we confident that readers will bear
witness
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26
THE VERMONT PHOENIX.
Special announcement for 1878.

THE VERMONT PHOENIX, having just put on
handsome and attractive NEW DRESS Of type, and
otherwise improved its general makeup and Apptar-
ance ts publishers take this opportunity to express
their Obligations for the very generous support
corded TO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26
Labor for the Right,
As to Literary Quality,

and lend willing assistance to whatever cause or en-
terprse is calculated to advance the interests oil the
community or promote the general welfare.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26

we leave THE PHOENIX to speak for itself In its Sc
lections of current literature it has for mauy years
borne high reputation and this it will be the con-
slant endeavor of its publishers to maintain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-10-26

will be fully presented in the columns of THE PHOENIX
from week to week. Though can point with pride
to our record in this respect during the past few
years. it will be our to make still further advance
ment We purpose and shall strive to lay before our
readers each week prompt and intelligent accounts of
all important events Transporting in part Of the
globe so that the subscriber who does have
to the daily papers may be able to form correct idea
of what is transpring in the world around him, and
keep abreast Of the times.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1877-09-07

All the teachers reside in tbeSame build
Ing with the pupils. This ia vars the exer-
else of that care and SoliciIude OF which
Young ladieS should not be deprived while
absent from the paternal roof. Tile rooms
are neatly carpeu ted and con ven iently fur
nished, and supplied with feather beds and
pil owS, soft dOnble blankets, heavy coul>
forts aud comfortable wood fires. Though
Modern Languages (French and German),
are marked in the catalogues at SO each,
yet they will be included with The Ancient.
For further particulars address,
Il. +. CABEl.L, President,
or WE. " ItFTESIDES, PROPRIETOR
Woodpurn, Warren Co., Ky.
iuIV21-17 :inl.