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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-06-28
The vermont UniVersIIy Commence.


The exercises of the 7ith commencement
of the university of Vermont at Burlington
began Sunday with President NJ. II. Buck
hams baccalaureate and an evening address
by Rev. DIR. W. II. Huntington Of Worcester,
Mass. before the society for religious inqui-
ry President Buckham's text was from
Matthew 10; III: IF thou wilt enter into
life, keep the commandments, the dis
course being an earnest plea for the ethical
part Of the Christian life-for higher and
purer moralty-a morality touched and
warmed 10y an emotion which has its spring
and its object in God" The sermon closed
with the following words of wise and earnest
admonition to the graduating class
Young FrieadS Cfthe GradudtiHg Gasy:
You stand to-day on one of those ridges of
life which give you a larger outlook over the
past and the future than can be had from the
ordinary level The section measured by the
past four years lies below you bright vision
filled with scenes which will always endear it
to your memory, with recollections of eNhil-
arating study, of scholarly companiouships, of
brisk but friendly collision of mind with mind
and above ALL of hours and moments which
brought TO you the consciousness of broaden
ing intellectual range and new births OF pow
err Let me say to you that whatever regrets
and self-reproaches may mingle with your
satisfaction as you look over Tins past, and it
would be strange if there We're not some, we
remember to-day and hereafter only the gem
eral rectitude of intention, the studious pur-
pose, the scholarly faith and ambition which
have brought you through many tolls and
hardships, with Gods blessing, to this hour
And now what of the future You look out
of youthful eyes upon the eXpanse before you,
and amid all its haze and glamour, you con-
front the serious fact and the grand oppor-
tunity of life. Live on you must, here or
somewhere. But will you enter into life 1t
is n broad, open, infinite field which now lies
before you. Win you enter in and occupy
and enjoy it, and more and ever more of it {?
1t is yours by Gods gift, by Christs preoceu-
patton for you, if you win only enter into it,
And l suppose there is nothing which the
young heart so longs for as life, to see life, to
have life, to be intensely aud jubilantly con-
scious of life. But as to the way of realizing
this desire, the young heart is easily deceived.
BE assured that Christ loved this young man
and wished that he might have the largest
and fullest life possible to him when he said,
IF thou will enter into life, keep the com
mandments." And loving you also, he says
| the same to you. If it be SO that any of you
have not already put yourselves at your
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-06-28

George J.. Waterman of Hyde Park was
made president Of the Democratic State con-
vention held at Montpelier last Thursday;
J. o. Livingston of Montpelier and George
Dickey of St. Johnsbury were the secretaries,
and vice president was named from each
county As briefly stated in our last week.
issue, W. II. H. Bingham of Stove, was NOM
mated for governor without opposition; Je-
rome w. Pierce, of Springfield was unani-
mously nominated for heutenant-go governor,
and George f. Royce, of Rutland, for State
treasurer. The preamble of the platform
adopted recounts at great length the short
comings of the Republican party, and charges
that organization with the responsibility for
'the present dcplornblc condition of the NOR
ais and business interests Of the country"
The resolutions declare for First, fidelity
to all the provisions of the constitution, re-
trcnchment and economy in federal and state
administrations, and the lesslning OF the bur-
den imposed on labor by reduction of the
offices and taxation. Second, the strict ac-
countability of all officials, and the restoration
of the democratic tests of honesty, fidelity
and capacity, MS essential qualifications for
all public officers. Third, the honest pay
ment of the public debt in such currency as
its terms imply and the prost ryatiou of the
public faith. Fourth, home rule no Gen.
tralizaton of state or federal powers no fed
eral interference in municipal state or f,dor-
al elections. Fifth just and equitable rev.
enue of the tariff, incidentally fostering our
agricultural and manufacturing interests.
Sixth, zone currency for all :" opposition
to the present national banking system, and
a recommendation for the gradual substitution
of greeubacks for national bank-bills The
resolutions further state that in view of the
overwhelming majority for the late candidate
for President, the democracy Of Vermont re-
solve that the thanks of the people of the
United States are due the men who original
, ed the present investigation of the electoral
frauds and that the revelations already made
before the committee eliminating the secreta-
| ~ of the treasury and the Republican sena-
| tor from Ohio leaves no room to doubt the
wisdom of the investigation, and that while
| they would sanction no assault on the official
title of Mr.. Hayes they urge the prosecution
| and punishment of all who aided the frauds
| by which the Presidency was wrested from
| the Democracy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-06-28

1t was rather bad joke on the Democrats
in the House that it was only through the
ability and diligence of a colored Republican
member, Mr.. Rainey of South Carolina,
whom they had tried a day or two previous to
GUST from his seat, that Congress was able to
adjourn last Thursday morning at the APP
pointed hour. Mr.. Rainey was one of the
House committee on enrolled bills, and, while
his Democratic colleagues were either drunk or
asleep, he stood faithfully at his post during
the night, attending to the proper enrolment
of the sundry civil appropriation bill, and
Just Is minutes before the time fixed for adj
journment rushed up to the Speakers table
with the bill in proper form, and received the
hearty congratulations of Mr.. Randall for his
faithfulnessandgoo services, while the House
gave him q hearty cheer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-06-28

After the first ballot, the names Of Starkey
and Sprague We're withdrawn. The second
ballot gave Phelps II, Melendy rs, Kidder
81. A third and fourth ballot We're inetfect-
ual, but Kidder WAS losing and his name was
at length withdrawn The final ballot gave
Melendy "A, Phelps H. and Kidder /. J. W.
Melendy was therefore declared the nominee
of the convention for Sheriff.
For High BailiG, L. S. Walker nominated
Col, f. G. Butteriield of Rockingham, and he
was chosen by accamation.
Judges of Probate were last in order and
Hon. Abishai Stoddard of Townshend and
Hon. Royal Tyler of Brattleboro the present
incumbents, received the nomination for their
respective districts by reclamation.
The committee having that matter in
charge reported for County Committee for
the two years next ensuing, the names of
Frank S. Bodies of Rockingham, ]. L. Har-
rington of Halifax, Chas. F. Boyd of Viii
mington, John A. Butler of jamaica and Ad-
Olson Withheld of Vernon and they were
elected.
Mr.. Howe, chairman of the committee on
resolutions, then reported the following,
which We're adopted;
ResOlced, That We the representatives of
the Republicans of Windham County, in con-
vention assembled, having full confidence in
the ability, integrity and patriotism of the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-06-28
A Deduction Drawn from abe IIesuIG d
the smith Trial.

The acquittal of f. p. Smith, though sur
prise to many, who looked for disagree
ment Of the jury rather than the verdict reu-
dered, is perfectly right under the law The
evidence ms to the fact of poisoning seems
quite clear, but the connection of the respon-
dent with the crime was not proved beyond
a reasonable doubt" But though the verdict
must be accepted as the correct one in law,
there will remain in the minds of many a
moral certainty of his guilt which no study of
the printed evidence can remove. The brand
of murder will remain affixed 10 his name.
which to such man may, after all, be the
worst punishment. But by others tempted
to like crime the moral of this result is not
likely to be properly appreciated. The YER
dict shows that poisoning is a safe mode OF
committing murder for the reason that the
poisoner has only TO avoid eyewitness to
his crime, which is easily done. In this case
the fact of death by poison was proved ''be-
yOnd reasonable doubt" n sufficient and
powerful motive on the part of E. p. Smith
to commit the crime was proved beyond
reasonable doubt" the evidence only failing
to show the essential point namely, that he
actually committed the crime. 1t is clear that
if prisoners are to get their just deserts, they
must be kind enough to do their work open
ly, and in the presence of witnesses.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-06-28

The one redeeming and enlivening feature
of the Potter investigation proceedings
during the past week has been the testi-
mony of Mrs. jerks of New Orleans, the
woman on whom the Democrats relied to
prove that Secretary Sherman made written
promise to Anderson and Weber that they
were to be taken care of if they did their duty
in connection with the Louisiana vote count
ing. The scene of the examination of the
woman was evidently las good as show Z"
Her replies to questions were sharp, saucy
and witty, and her story, instead of bearing
out the charge against Mr.. Sherman, proved
one more bombshell in the inquisition camp.
Her testimony was, in brief, that, in response
10 the Weber Anderson demand for guar
antee, she herself prepared the famous "sher-
man" letter and took it to Weber, Secretary
Sherman, as a matter of fact, knowing moth
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-06-28

A Washington despatch says that all the
plans devised by the treasury department to
put the standard silver dollar in more general
circulation. have failed TO accomplish that OBJ
ject, and the treasury vaults as well as the
Sub treasury vaults are filed to almost their
pestll capacity. 1t was believed at the depart
produced. Vt the decision, rendered several weeks
in the smallest oI'Rsurer was authorized to pay
Convent Garden mailing standard dollars to the
are r;, striking eNGmpleesgnated as repositories
P PnTs aon ny S eject of creating demand
stimulating, ar that the amount of silver would
liquid manu-" diminished. Such, however, has
N the case, and the total amount ship
S,,,,o the banks since this decision is only
East 900. The total amount of standard dollars
aS.oined up to date is $500, 427. OF this there
las been issued Sl+5, ilG, leaving on hand
S7,09OOll. In response to inquiries the
treasury officials say they do not see how a
large amount of silver dollars can be put into
circulation, and the opinion is entertained
that by the time Congress meets again there
will be JULY $l5,OOO,OOO in the treasury
vaults.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-06-28

Lords feet in humility and faith that you
may learn Of the way into life that is, from
this moment onward till it is DONE your first
and highest duty But that done, Christ
then bids you go forth to II life which shall
be sweet and strong in piety aud righteous
ness. The world needs you II needs II re-
enforcement of truth, Of Justice, Of courage,
honor fidelity It needs this especially in
the educated classes among whom too many
are proving recreant 10 their high mission
rs leaders in thought and enterprise. We
trust that God has good and great work for
each Of you to do, which You shall do 40 we'll
rs to get great satisfaction aud re- ward to
yourselves, aud reflect honor ON the college
which trained you. But however great or
however humble your work in life may be-
may your life itself be unc which having
through faith wrought righteousness shall
pass onward into the life eternal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-06-28

There was competitive examination re-
Gently for the SUPPLEMENTARY of one of the
stations connected with the New York post
office, and the successful candidate, Charles
Mitchell, scored 20 on scale of n. There
We're several competitors for the place, but
the nearest one to Mr. Mitchell was two points
below him in the record of his examination
The place thus competed for and awarded is
worth $500 year, and the fortunate recipi-
ent of it has worked his way up from the po-
sition of office sweeper, in which capacity he
began his postal department service in the
oh Nassau street Office many years ago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-06-28

The Windham County Republicans, at their
convention on Wednesday, performed a very
creditable work. Not only is the ticket put
in nomination unusually good as a whole, but
as we believe, the individual candidates, one
and all, are men of unexceptionable charac-
ter and fully qualified to fill the offices to
which they will be elected with credit to
themselves, to the party which nominated
them, and to the county. The delegates to
the convention, we suspect, ''builded even
wiser than they knew" 1t is not every coun-
ty, nor every state, that can command the leg
islative services of Franklin or Webster,
but Windham county will be represented by
by both at the same time! The resolutions,
too, have no uncertain sound, and well en-
body the sentiments of the Republicans of
this county upon national and state issues.
Need We say that the Republicans of the
county owe it to themselves aud to the party
to give to the ticket adopted at Newfane a
hearty and enthusiastic support.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-06-28

Before the adjounpent of Congress Presi-
dent Hayes nominated, and the Senate con-
firmed. ex-senator Fenton of of New York,
William S. Groesbeck of Cincinnati, and Gen.
Francis A. Walker of Yale college, to repre-
sent the United States In the international
conference to be held, probably at Paris to
consider the silver question and determine
on the proper ratio in value between silver
and gold
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-06-28

The committee having in charge the 10th
regiment reunion, to be held at Chester July
3D. announce that Col. Veazey of Rutland
will deliver the Grafton and that the Spring
field Grafton and Londonderry cornet bands
will furnish the music. Dinner will be served
free to members of the regiment and then
families at II o'clock, and the leading fea-
ture" of the occasion will be renewal OF
old acquaintance and social good time.
Every living member of the regiment is ex.
pected to put in personal appearance OF
send a surgeons certificate of disability"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-06-28

The red-headed witness Anderson was be
fore the Matthews committee last week, and
refused to testify, unless Matthews would go
before the Potter committe and testify. The
committee, having no power to control him
to testify, adjourned to await the call of its
chairman. And we are told that after thus
refusing to testify Anderson had the check"
to ask for his mileage from Philadelphia and
fees as a witness
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-06-28

The cutlery against the payment of South
ern claims compelled the passage by the
House, the night before the adjournment, of
resolution to amend the constitution of the
United States so as to prevent the payment of
the demands of disloyal persons The reso-
luton which was introduced by Mr.. Conger
of Michigan was met by the Democrats with
all sorts of expedients to stave of a record on
the question, but it finally passed by vote
of IA to 81. Its provisions are, in brief,
that an amendment to the Constitution
shall forbid the payment of claims for dam
ages sustained during the rebellion to any
person who was dsloyal to the government
of the United States. If this shall be con-
Cured in by the Senate, it will be submitted
to the Legislatures of the several States for
adoption. About 100 members ran away
from roll call on the vote. The Republicans
all voted for the resolution and some thirty
Democrats joined them, but among the latter
there was only one from the South. Dean
and Morse of Massachusetts and Phelps and
Warner of Connecticut Democrats voted
yea
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-06-28

ing about IT, As to Anderson, while she re-
garded him ns the suhlimest villain on earth,
she still thought he had always honestly be
licvcd that the letter she brought back was
genuine The Democrats acknowledge that
this part Of their case is gone and the Repub-
Leans are more than ever convinced that no
such document as the so-cdlcd Sherman
letter ever existed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-06-28

The New York Tribune hits uncommonly
near the mark when it says that as Il result of
the investigation the work of making Presi-
dent Hayes uncomfortable has not thus far
succeeded. but the Potter committee has
shown unmistakable evidence of having sat
down on something sharp.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-06-28

ir shct in that bed Of sand His losses will
reach eight or nine thousand dollars and in
clu over three hundred sheep, shcds, cor
rails, We ol etc. His house is located about
sixteen feet above the bed of the stream and
the water rose some feet higher than the
ground floor. Mrs Walker who, with their
infant child, was alone in the house when the
flood came. with cousid rabbi presence Of
mind took q bureau drawer containing her
husbands valuable papers, and placing the
baby in it,. wadcd waist deep through wnter
TO hiuh ground where she sat wet aud cold
the most Of the night. When she left the
house She eNtinguished the burning Lamp
Mr. Walker WIS only short distance away
on the other side Of the str,nm. separated
from his house by the roaring Good, aud when
lac SAW the light go out he supposed that lis
house, with his wife and child, had gone
down in the rushing waters. Al night long
lac spent on the bank ia darkness. vninly lis
tyniug for some cry or sound Of human voice
to come to him above the roar of the waters,
telling that his fears were not true. The day
/ light which showed the truth. probably never
was more happily welcomed thnn it was by
Mr. Walker. On Running Creek, branch
of the Kiowa, there were excellent hay ranch
es covered 10y sand to the depth Of one and
two feet, and of course totally ruined
The following is the list Of letters remain
ing ut the post office in this village, June ~ /:
Ladies. -E mmie Farnsworth. Ida A. ia
cobs. Mary A. Pratt, Mrs NJ f. Thompson
Gents. Joseph A. Amidon. W. f. Avery,
John Cunningham. Thomas Ellis. Geo. L.
Mercer Thomas O'Connor. L. A. Witt.
Held for postage Mr. Sieiiro Hirai, G. f.,
Troy. n. y.
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