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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-08
Prom the Bellows Pals Times q last week
That Railroad.

What We said on the project Of the Bellows
Falls Grafton aud IOwusheud railroad last
week. hAs vsry naturally attracted some at
teutlou. ana NOR perhaps on account of tho
adverse and unexpected action AZ brattleOOru
last Saturday. OF course If the West River
Valley route hangs fire. the need Of thu
north ,ud Of the county and upper West ldy-
er Valley becomes still greater The project
b. probably more easy TO be accomplished
than many suppose A soon as 1t j. apparent
that Ia. people on this line are really III earn
c-tinitsfayor. twill probably receive the cord
Iai support Of one or two railroad Interests
now ceutering at tins place. and certainly the
business people of Bellows Fails will not fail
10 quickly perceive its advantage 10 them.
We hear that IN Townshend and Jamaica "a
feeling already prevails in favor Of this line.
Nor will Grafton be behind. and to this feel
ing Bellows Falls should give a cordial re
Spouse A. indicative Of this feeling IL the
interior of the county. and hoping to hear
more on the subject. We give below a letter
received from prominent business man, as
follow:
Enron TINES y Your article last week on
the Bellows Falls Grafton and 1Ownshend
Railroad las given the key note Of this sec
ton. Our people Of the upper section Of
thu West River Valley are ready 10 unite
with those Of the valley of SaXtons River
in building two-feet narrow guage road
from Below, Falls TO Jamaica. and since
Bratilchoru las gone back on us, We are
dpubly IN earnest for the u horn route. Let
T.. keep the ball rolling. s..
Tawu,hend VT, Jan. ISIS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-08

One of Winhalls best and soundest men III
a letter referring III a general way to our rail
road project, has this 10 say about the bust
ness which would come from that mountain
town 10 Brattleboro in case the road were
built
If we had proper railroad facilities think
il would be safe TO count on at least four a.
passengers each way per day from this town,
as have learned long since that people travel
only where and when there is IA cheap and eX-
peditious way to get to market. In fact, peo-
pie in this town, who MS the case now stands
have never seen your beautiful New England
town would if given fair chance TO get
there go there to do their shopping for it Is
IA fact well established that all classes of peo-
pie and the ladies in particular if they have
any considerable amount of money 10 eXpend.
prefer TO go 10 large town where there is u
good assortment TO look Mt and select from.
In my humble opinion your town would be
richer Mt the end of two years than il now is,
if it were to pay its whole $50, 600 in the two
years after the road is in running order
The letter from which this strong but we'll
considered statement is taken is a strictly pri-
waite one, but we have taken the liberty to
make this extract, because it effectually an
swers the question, 80 often asked, by certain
persons, whether Brattleboro would gain any
thing in trade if railroad were TO lie built
through the valley 10 the head waters of the
West River.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-08
Tow nsihend.

j p. Nichols has sold his farm to Carlos
johnson, of Westmoreland, n. H.. for $1,000
Possession to be given at once.
5 ID. WnslOw has sold his farm in the
north part of the town 10 L. W. Derry. for
S24GO.
II. Phillips has bought the old house on
South street known as the "Wilkeson house 4"
and Will doubtless replace it with one of more
modern appearance which will be an agree
able change to those living ON that street.
l..
If you think Of attending school next
term or within year, read advertisement of
Leland and Gray Seminary in another col
umn. Send for catalogue and you will learn
much of interest and value to students Next
term begins the third year of the present
Principal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-08
The NarrO~-Gauge Read in "a SNOW
Norm.

1t will be remembered that, in our report
of the railroad excursion of month ago to
the Billerica a Bedford two-feet-gauge rail
road, we stated it to be the opinion Of Mr..
Mansfield, the builder and manager of the
road, and of Mr. Stewart, one Of its locomo-
tive engineers that heavy fall of snow
would give IA narrow-gauge road much less
trouble than it would a standard gauge road
Such a theory or view Of the case undoubted-
ly seemed preposterous and impossible to
many persons not fully acquainted with the
principles involved il the construction Of
narrow gauge roads but its absolute truth
and reasouableness, We are happy TO say,
have now been fully demonstrated. Last
weeks snow storm was much heavier in
Eastern Massachusetts, than it was hereabouts.
and Mr. Mansfield writes, in letter received
on Tuesday, that not the least difficulty was
experienced in clearing the snow from the
track of his road after the storm was over
In many places the snow was packed solidly
on the track in drifts to a depth of five or six
feet, and even more than this, but in every
instance the locomotive ploughed through the
distractions with perfect ease, and without
any slipping of the wheels or any difficulty of
any sort and meantime. Mr. Mansfield says.
some of the standard-gauge employees stood
/ by and saw the work go on with perfect won
| der and amazement. BY this experience the
last possible objection 10 "A two-feet-gauge
railroad for our New England hills and valleys
| is completely removed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-08

On the 90 ult. the golden wedding of
Mr. and Mrs Daniel Fowler was celebrated
by about 100 Of their relatives and friends
who assembled to congratulate them OF the
interesting occasion. Mr.. Haynes. a sister
Of Mr.. F.. whom he had not seen for nearly
b years. came from Wisconsin. while others
came from less distances TO mingle with their
friends in this vicinity. T. 5. Allen was mas
ter Of ceremonies 4 very interesting histor-
ical sketch Of the Fowler and Brown families
and their connections was read by Leonard
Brown. Esq. Poems were read by Mis- Mar
tina French and Thomas Fowler articles and
money to the value Of S53. were contributed.
which were presented in behalf of the do
nors, to Mr.. and Mrs. Fowler by Rev H.
Eastman. accompanied by some remarks sug-
gested by the occasion. 10 which a suitable
response. in behalf of Mr.. and Mrs. Fowler
was given by L. 5 Allen. The exercises were
/ commenced and closed by the singing Of brief
poems or social songs, written for the occa-
sion by Mr.. Eastman. A bountiful repast was
provided and partaken Of inuch 10 the salts
faction Of the many guests. Mr.. and Mrs
Fowler were much gatifed at this mark Of
! respect and manifestation of friendship and
the occasion afforded much pleasure to those
who participated in its festivities, who retired
with pleasant recollections of the past. and
many kind wishes for the future of the ven
cradle couple whom they met to honor
There will be a donation for Rev. L. i.
Fay on Wednesday 18th inst.
Snow fell on the LIST inst. to the depth
Of nearly two feet
Wood, logs and bark are being rapidly
brought IN. and lumber mills are unusually
active.
-Whooping-cougL has abated to some e4-
tent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-08

A social gathering Of both young and old
met with Mr.. and Mrs Horace Stoddard on
Monday eve. to celebrate their sugar we'd
ding" They came with generous gift and
joyous greeting to meet the BRIDE and groom.
Refreshments were served in q tasteful man.
ner. after which began the general leave tax
ing. Many wishes for a long and happy life
were left
The ladies connected with the Baptist SOC
ciety will give an entertainment the 18th
Miss Ida Osborn. young student Of thu L.
land and Gray Seminary Towushend. Vt
who is residing with Elder Carpenter. viii
give some Of her select readings, there viii al.
so be recitaiious AID singing from the young
people. Refreshments will be- served 10 those
who may desire TO partake. The proceeds Of
the occasion viii be donated to repairing the
church Our friends are all invited. Il.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-08

The friends of DIR. Temple and wife, TO
the number of so or more made. them a visit
on Saturday evening. Feb. I'd it being the
10Th anniversary of their marriage Rev. H.
Eastman and J. Fowler Esq, read poems
suitable TO the occasion, and the ladies pro-
Yided a supper of all the good things their
skill could invent. After spending IL few
hours III singing, social converse. ETC.. the
guests departed for their homes, leaving about
$40 IN presents and money as a memento of
their visit Among their gifts were a silver
plated butter dish presented by II. S. Couil-
lard OF sadawge, and pair Of large silver
spoons by Mr.. and Mrs. c. Briggs of Jack
soANAle' TRACEY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-08

Amherst college. where he was also employed
for q time ns tutor Finishing bis prepare
ton for the ministry at Union and Andoycr
theological seminlri.-. Ac wu- ordained ut
Cambridge. Mas. iu lsGi and was settled
for two years at East Cambridge Ha was
called 10 the pasiorats Of the church in this
place in the fall Of 1867. and remained until
August. lS75--a period Of eIgh; year,. lie
was subsequently settled for one year over
the Old South church. Woreestar Mass but
failing health. consequent upon severe cold
compelled him 10 rtlinquish hi. pa,torute
H. sought restoration. but too late. in so-
iourn in Florida and returned North but lit
tie benefited. His cousunptiyo tendency
made him an easy prey to the disease Of which
b, died. He was man OF line ability and
thorough culture and was greatly beloved in
tn. circle Of his acquaintance His death oc-
Cured at the early age Of 80 years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-08

The exceptionally bad state of the roads
last Saturday prevented full attendance of
the directors of the Brattleboro and White
hall railroad at the meeting appointed at Fay
etteville on that day, and for this reason no
business was done except to adjourn TO meet
in Brattleboro on Monday February It'll, at
which time the board will be organized. The
railroad meeting for general discussion, which
was held at Union hall in the afternoon, was
very well attended, considering the state of
the travelling Earnest and well-considered
addresses were made by Judge Stoddard Of
Towushend, Hon +. L. Waterman of JaInai-
ca. Prof b. +. Bingham and Hon. b. D.
Harris of Brattleboro, and by one or two 9TH
err gentlemen, all Of whom were listened to
with careful and intelligent attention. No
doubt is now felt by the friends Of the enter
prise that, at the proper time, Newfane will
cast her vote in favor of aid to the road.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-08

The combined effort of all the newspapers
in New England cannot impair the impress
sion made by President Hayes upon the pub
lie mind. The people have an instructive
feeling that lie means TO do right, and he may
make scores of minor blunders without lessen
ing one iota the faith which is felt in his hon
esty and in his integrity of purpose. That he
is not seeking by his official acts to perpetu-
ate his official career is assured. That he may
make appointments which he will himself re-
greet is more than probable. He is dependent
upon other peoples eyes, and must be guided
by the judgment of men who first deceive
themselves and then deceive the President,
but the people know his motive is good, and
they also know that TO expect President to
perform the duties which devolve upon him
without mourning opposition, without making
blunders, is to expect impossibilities. Dos
ton Journal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-08

The Boston Post grows sarcastic on the sill
yer question
SHOULD silver become the currency in or
binary trade, there will be fresh demand for
muscle, and an important impulse would be
given 10 the drayage business. This will ap-
pear from the following table Of weights
One dollar makes AZ grains Troy Sls.lG
/ pound avoirdupois 500 make - pounds
avordupos $500 make 27t pounds ayoirdu-
pois $1,000 make ~ pounds ayoirdupOis /;
$40, OOO make 5OO pounds avoirdupOs S3G 70
WO make 1000 pounds, or / ton avoirdupois {;
81 900, OOO make 5j,OO0 pounds avoirdupois.
Some of our heavy retail dealers under this sys-
tenn would be obliged to employ a little army
of clerks 10 simply handle and count the mon
ey. The handcartman would be in requisi-
ton, and a fresh importation of mules would
be Indispensable Then again the banks
would be Obliged to increase their number of
clerks indefinitely, and enlarge their deposit
accommodations In the country, where there
are no banks or places of deposit, thrifty
traders would find a new branch of business
on their hands, which would give employment
to n large number of new hands, and fresh
and constant demand would arise for dray
horses 10 connect with the railroads. giving
also TO the express companies a large increase
of business How this would help trade it is
more difficult to see. But, according to the
silver theorists, traders and commercial men
are not OF much account anyway. The con,
veniences of doing business are OF little con
sequence when compared with the interests OF
spectators in silver mines.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-08

The promised attempt to revive the income
tax was begun in the House on Monday,
when @ motion by Mcmahon of Ohio TO in
struct the ways and means committee 20 re-
port bill for such a tax failed of passage
by II votes less than the necessary two-thirds.
One hundred and thirteen democrats and -
republicans voted in favor Of the tax, and g.
republicans and y democrats voted against
it, Nineteen members Of each party were alb
sent The affirmative votes included a near
" solid South" there being ~ affirmative
votes from the Southern States and only six
in the negative Vermont three votes were
cast in the negative
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-08

The members of the Louisiana returning
board, who are now on trial before the Louisi-
ana State court upon charge of having un-
lawfully manipulated the returns in the presi-
DENTAL election, have made a strong effort to
get their case transferred TO the United States
Circuit Court, under the plea that it was only
i'll this way that they could secure fair trial.
But Justice Bradley, of the United States Su-
preme Court, TO whom the petition for such Il
transfer was submitted, has decided that it
cannot be granted and that the only remedy
il an appeal after a verdict in the State Court.
j. Madison Wells, of the board, who could
not be found when the case was called for
trial, finally made his appearance on Sunday
and delivered himself into the hands of the
Sheriff.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-08

The preliminaries OF peace which have been
signed by the representative of Russia and
Turkey are now definitely stated to embrace
Bulgaria into Il principally a war indemnity
or territory in compensation the indepen-
dence of Roumania. Servia and Montenegro.
with an increase of territory for each re-
forms in Bosnia and Herzegovina an Interior
understanding between the Sultan and Gar
regarding the Darianclles the evacuation OF
the Danubian fortresses and Erzeroum It
now remains to be seen what England Ger
many and Austria will have to say about these
terms. which, in more ways than one, will
permit Of a very elastic Interpretation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-08

The Democratic House at Washington has
serious trouble with its doorkeepers. The
last House turned out its doorkeeper for gen
eral idiocy, and for writing himself down a
bigger man than old Grant" His successor.
Doorkeeper Polk, has now been sent to an
investigating committee. charged with all
sorts Of Irregularities and offences The most
serious allegation is that he is interested in
lobby schemes, that he has appointed some
fifty TO sixty more subordinates than he is
lawfully entitled to, and that he has largely
exceeded the allowance of funds appropriated
for his Office. The only palliation offered is
the pressure on the doorkeeper for places.
from hungry Democrats, which is fearful, be
yond doubt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-08

We learn that on Tuesday evening Of
next week. at O'Clock. meeting is TO be
held at Academy Hall for the purpose Of
general discussion Of the proposed rtilro- on
tcrprise through thu West River Valley GOOD
speaker viii be- present and it is hoped that
there viii boz a fun and candid expression Of
opinion. both on the part Of those who are
opposed TO the project and Of those who are
3D.. advocates
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-08

Mr.. Editor.-The most astonishing fact de-
yeloped since the beginning of the railroad
discussion is the active and in some cases. bit
ter hostility Of portion of the prominent
merchants and business men of this village
the very men most TO be benefted-to giving
aid to the proposed road through the West
River Valley Time was when the merchants
of Brattleboro were foremost in fostering and
aiding, with voice and money, every project
having for its object improvement and prog
ress, and especially such projects as this, de
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-08

The railroad meetings held at Londonderry
North and South, on. Monday Of this week
were well attended, and degree Of interest
was manifested which leaves no doubt that
the town will throw its influence in favor Of
the two-feet-gauge enterprise, by handsome
majority at the legal meeting TO be held on
SATURDAY
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-08

H Z. Stiles from Westfeld Mass Ina,
exchanged farms with /. i. Ellis. who goe,
70 Westfeld. and Mr.. Stiles moves to this
town.
The Methodist society will hold a festival
at the town hall on Thursday evening Feb.
H. There will be speaking. Dialogues, reel
tatons. singing. &c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-08

The January debt statement shows a reduc-
ton for the month in the public debt OF ST.
GGs. O7G. and for the seven months just ended
Of nearly 81. OOO. OOO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-08
LBtDrrmont 4Benit.
BRATTLEBORO
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY s. 1877.

Dispatches from London this, Thursday
morning, announce the entry Of the Russian
army into Constantinople
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-08

The concert at the close of X d. Char
ters singing school on the 3lst ult.. was a de-
cided success. Although the night was an un-
pleasant one, there was a full house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-08

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-08

Rev Nathaniel AIighill, formerly pastor
of the Centre Congregational church in this
place died at Granville, Mass, on Sunday.
the Sd inst, of pneumonia. Mr. Mighil was
born in ROwley, Mass, and was a graduate of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-02-08

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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-08-09
Fashion Notes.

The small round turban is again worn
by young ladies.
Slender gold finger-rings bearing tiny
coins are among the latest novelties.
The oval neck which is replacing the
pompadour. is called the Agnes Sorcl.
The soft willow feathers tipped with
gold are intended only for young ladies'
hats. ....I.
Ties, with three very fiat bows on the
instep, are the prettiest shoe for street
wear.
Silver iewclry still continues in favor,
and the finest of filigree work can be
found.
Passementerie and all flat trimmings
are much in vogue for trimming dresses
and paletots. ......
Plaid dresses in those Scotch patterns
combining great deal of green and
blue, with touch of yellow or red, are
much worn; they are trimmed with gold
cord, and have vests of white or buff,
with gold buttons. .a.... ~
Wide leather belts are very fashion
able with all styles of dresses; these
have attached to them the small bag,
the chatelaine on which hangs the fan,
and the small portemonnaie containing
just change enough to be of service,
whether one is shopping, or at church,
or passing toll-gates. In England these
belts and their accompaniments are
called "passe-partouts."
Light colored percale dresses for
young ladies, or muslins of any des-
cription, are made dressy by having
square-neck openings filled in with fine
embroidery or lace. A more satisfacto-
ry way is to make square collarette,
finished with ruffle of lace which is ad-
Unstable, and that can be worn with any
dress. Very tiny bows of narrow ribbon
of the shade of the dresses are used to
fasten the collarette.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-08-09
Milking-time.

"Athihs -tiiuOs
81 tell you. Kate that Lovejoy COW
Is worth her weight in gold;
She gives good eight quarts o milk,
And isn't yet five year old.
81 see young White a-comin' now;
He wants her. l know that.
Be careful, girl, you're spillin' it =
An save some for the cat,
GOOD eyenin, Richard, step right in" ..
II guess couldn't, sir,
I've just come down"-"I know 1t, Dick,
You've took shine to her.
''she's kind an gentle as lamb,
Jess where 1 90 she follers;
And though it's cheap III let her go;
She's your'n for thirty dollars.
"You'll know her clear across the farm,
By them two milk white stars;
You needn't drive her home at night,
But jest le' down the bars.
'Then, when you've own'd her, say month
And learnt her, as it we're,
I'll bet-why, what's the matter, Dick2"
"'Taint her wan, ,-it's-her r'
"WhatP not.the girl well, I'll be blessd!-
There, Kate, don't drop that pan.
You've took me nightly aback,
But then mans man.
'Shes:your'n, my boy, but one word more;
Kate's gentle as a dove;
She'll foller you the whole world round,
For nothin' else but love-
"But never try to drive the lass;
Her naturs like her mas.
Tue allus found it worked the best,
To jest le' down the bars"
Philip Morse in Scribner