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THURSDAY NIGHTS STORM

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-22

An EXCEPTIONAL WINTER. The Springfield
Republican gives the figures to show that the
impression is not mistaken one that this
March and the winter of which it is Il contin-
uation are really very exceptional The re-
mark that nobody ever saw such weather be-
fore is often based on delusiyc memory,
and the intense impression Of the present
whether it be pleasant or wretched. Bat the
winter of 1878 has been much warmer, and
much less stormy, than the average of winters
for at least thirty years past. The records
kept at the Springfield armory during that
time agree with other journals of the sort in
these particulars. In the matter Of rainfall
and melted snow the amounts since 1913
have varied from OBS inches in lSl9.-the
only year in which it was less than ten inches.
to 20! inches in 1870, the nearest approach
to which was 1886 inches in 1889 The mean
of the thirty years is l4.G0; the amount of
this winter was l2.49. There have been but
three actual storms of snow during December,
january, February and March the snowfall
in January measured :. 50 inches that in Feb
ruary-all in one storm, which was largely
hail and sleet, 10 inches, In December there
was squat or two, bringing less than an
inch of snow. In 1867 there fell 81 il inch
es of snow in 1865 there were 70, and in no
winter of which We have record in this period
has there fallen SO little as in the past. The
comparison of the number of cloudy and dis
NAL days would show similar advantage for
the current winter; its sunshine has contin-
ued the wonderful record of the whole year
1877, which will be memorable for that beau
tiful and most beneficent characteristic
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-22
The Presidents Efforts in Behalf Of
Anderson.

The case of Gen. Anderson and, in reality,
the cases of all the members Of the Louisiana
returning board having been settled, the usu-
ally well informed correspondent of the
Springfield Republican says it can be stated
that. from the day the indictments were found
until the action of the supreme court on Mon
day, the President and Cabinet have been ac-
lively at work to prevent what was regarded
as an unjust and purely political prosecution
from being successfully carried out. From
the first, the President has insisted that the
arrest and trial were in violation of the plain
spirit of the agreement entered into by the
Nichols men at the time of the Louisiana
settlement The President sent confidential
friends in the very first stages Of the affair to
confer with Gov Nichols and to ascertain
from. Gen. Anderson what steps he desired
the Administration to take in regard to his
case, and in what legal and proper way the
most effective influence could be exerted in
his behalf Both the President and members
of the Cabinet made known their views in
the most pointed terms in regard to the ques-
tons of honor involved on the part of tie peo-
pie of Louisiana. and in this way and through
those who visited the officials of that State
for the purpose, most potential influence
was exerted in favor of stopping these prose
cutions. 1t was found however. that it was
impossible to interfere with the proceedings
in the lower court before they had proceeded
to judgment. Many prominent officers Of the
State government were brought to see and
acknowledge that the trial of the returning
board rs instituted and conducted and. con-
sidering the character of the offense as
charged, was a plain violation of the whole
spirit of the agreement made with the Louisi-
ana commission. So active and persistent
were the President and his advisers in the
matter that soon after Andersons conviction
| an understanding was reached that Gov Mich
oils would pardon him, if it was their desire
Gen. Anderson himself, however, was anxious
that no pardon should interpose before final
action before the supreme court. His conf
dencc in the decision of that body was very
| great, and he much preferred to have his case
settled at their hands than by pardon before
his case received final adjudication. 1t will
| be seen by this brief statement that, instead
of the apathy with which the President has
been charged toward this case, he has from
the first taken as deep an interest and as ac-
| tive part in it as was possible for the Exec
utive.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-22
LnckanmNiIIe.

-Sleighing gone.
business reviviug to some extent.
George ~ Briggs has removed to the
farm Of Mrs Dalrymple at the north part Of
Nottingham.
Geo. l.. Corkns has removed to the farm
of n Clark. in Halifax.
Samuel VIM has taken possession Of the
farm purchased Of Almon Harris
&C. b. Yeaw removes to Heath Mass.
--Alnou Harris has moved to the village
and occupies a tenement in what was former
~ known as the lower hotel.
W. A. Cheney occupies the mill purchas-
ed Of George Foster.
-Thayer is to leave the Glen House to be
succeeded by Henry Barker Of Wilmington.
The sugar season has opened with the
prospect of a rich harvest
d. l. Sammis of Greenfield Mass. has
opened a Lranch store for the temporary sale
of surplus goods.
For services rendered, the ladies of the
Universalist society have presented Z. c.
Starr with a nice stuffed chair.
On the evening of the 9th inst. after a
very spirited debate at the lyceum which
continued till near the moon of night, it
was decided that modern spiritualisn" il a
humbuc The lyceum has closed for the sea-
SON
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-22

any school in town, read circumstance net
eoualed in the record of any other scholar in
town.
The annual school meeting will be- on
Tuesday evening next s few words about
prudential committees seem necessary. We
fear that the importance Of this trust is not
properly appreciated. The success Of our
schools depends, very much, ON the careful
selection of teachers To make the proper se-
lection is the duty Of the prudential commit
tee. Hence it is evident that such commit
tees should. by visits and observations, be-
come intimately acquainted with the circuui-
stances and wants of the schools for which
they are to provide teachers. We ask the at
tention Of those most interested in the welfare
Of our schools, the parents, and all friends Of
education Your responsibilities are great
and your duties should be performed with
zeal With you rests the duty Of filling the
important place of prudential committee. See
that it is filed by those who win take pains
to visit your schools 70 ascertain their condi-
ton. and employ such teachers as your best
interests require. y. L. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-22
Wilmington.

Judge Butteriield has gone back Oh to
his farm with his new wife. as ambitious as a
young man and report says he will keep
twenty cows and all things else in proportion.
--Sugarng came in hurry aud is making
every thing lively. Sap pans, tin cans. and
sugar tubs are in great demand, while every
team is loaded, taking sugar and molassas to
market
Mills Brown has bought the Elijah Hip-
ley place III the west part of the town.
Mr. and Mrs. L. f. Wheeler are expected
TO leave town the first of April for a FIVE years
engagement in Connecticut. Mr.. Wheeler
has kept the market acceptably supplied with
fresh meats during the past Season, and it is
hoped some good man will take his place.
Mr.. Fred L. Bowen has left town. and
Willie Barber takes his place as clerk in C. NJ.
Russell's store.
Charlie Abbott has gone to New York.
and Willie Riddell takes his place as clerk in
Mr. y. NJ. Haskelrs store.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-22

The FISHERIES AWARD. While there is no
doubt on this side of the line that the Fish
cries Commission in its award gave to Great
Britain a claim for an exorbitant amount,
there can be no doubt, if people will but look
at the matter ms it stands that the United
States is morally bound to pay that sum CS5,-
900, OO0l To seek at this time to invahdate
the award by questioning the construction of
the Commission is neither wise nor just The
tribunal was fairly composed, and NJ Del
fosse, the Belgian Minister, the third mem
Der and the President of the board, was ap-
pointed thereon with the full consent and
appreciation of both the interested parties
There is no reason for surprising that in vot-
ing for the award he acted otherwise than in
an impartial manner and according to the
weight of evidence presented. The truth of
the whole matter is that the case went against
us because the other side went into court
prepared and determined TO win The award
is unjust, but as we failed to show good rea-
son to the Commission why such an award
should not be made, it is not now our privi-
lege to declare the system of arbitration IL
nullity by ignoring judgment we joined in
inviting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-22

A CooL AND INGENIOUS BANE RoBBInY.
The Lechmere national bank at East Cam
bridge. Mass. was robbed last Saturday after
Lewis Hall, the president was alone writing
in the bank parlor, the cashier being absent
at dinner. n man entered and asked him to
step outside, rs a woman, who could not leave
her buggy on account of rheumatism wished
to see him on business The business Of the
day was nearly finished but books, papers aud
money were scattered about the business
room, which was in direct communication and
overlooked by the parlor, and the vault door
stood partly open. Mr.. Hall looked out of
the window, and thinking he recognized the
buggy as that of an acquaintance, stepped to
its side. The woman said that she wished to
buy draft on a Providence bank and COM
menced counting over a roll of bills in her
hand. Mr. Hall replied that he had no time
TO wait for her, and went back the whole in
teryiew occupying not more than two minutes.
As the buggy was driven rapidly away it
flashed over him that something might be
wrong, and an examination showed that
small trunk and drawer behind the counter
had been rhed Of $1,000 in notes on various
banks, while two trunks, containing United
States and railroad bonds, certificates of banl,
stock, municipal bonds issued by Fall River.
Bangor and Portland. Me. and other cities
some bank books, mortgage notes and other
papers, had bccn taken from the vault the
whole loss aggregating S5O,0OO, only $4,000
of which falls on the bank. II is supposed
the job was done hy three men and the wo-
man, two Of the men having hid behind the
door in the hall of the bank
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-22

The Louisiana returning board troubles
have come to an end through decision of
the Supreme Court of the State reversing the
verdict of the jury who convicted Anderson
of forgery, and ordering him to be released
The decision is based upon the ground that
the indictment Of Anderson was not properly
taken, and that the offence charged was not n
forgery under the contemplation Of law, and
therefore was not indictable. This decision
will cause all the proceedings against the Lou
isiana returning board to be discontinued, and
it is one which the general public sentiment
will heartily approve of, because it does away
with the most marked exception. which has
yet come to the surface, TO the general spirit
of harmony and good will which has prevail
ed in the South since the adoption Of the Pres
idents Southern policy The New Orleans
correspondent of the New York Times tele-
graphs "The decision has aroused n great
deal of Indignation in quarters where the
punishment of the returning board was ca
gerly demanded, but in general it has caused
4 deep and genuine relief. 1t effects what all
thinking people desired. and yet without vio-
lence to popular conviction, and without re
sorting to technicalities that can be called
frivolous. This is everywhere accepted as
the conclusion of the Returning Board con-
troversy.'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-22
" est BraIIIebOro.

Rev. Lewis Grout of this village received.
few days since, from Rev. L. T. Bliss, D.
d.. missionary Of the A. b. c. F. NJ. al
Constantinople, more than twenty beautiful
pictures taken by firm of native artists,
Abdulah Brothers. which, in all the points
constituting nice picture, are fully equal to
those executed by the best American artists.
These pictures embrace stereoscopic views of
Constantinople and its environs the Mosque
Of st. Sophia, and other noted buildings
photographs of the Shah of Persia AIahamud
ILL., the present sultan of Turkey, and his
grandfather, the late Turkish Sultan an
Afghan prince, Greek patriarch, an Arme-
MAN patriarch, Koord, Greek, and Turkish
woman, Circassian female, and several 9th
ers, Besides great skill on the part of the ar
fists, the physiosnomy and phrenology of the
subjects indicate "A large degree of beauty
aud mentality on the part of those Eastern
peoples
The Ladies Enterprise" or village i'm
proyement society, are making preparations
for sugar festival next Monday evening
with dramas, statuary, and other additional
attractions. Don't fail to attend
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-22

BY the way, there is "a good deal of Hayes
ism abroad in the air. The sneerers have
lost breath, the sore-head@ see States carried
without their assistance, and good men every
where agree that Hayess purposes are right,
his policies are sound. and his measures of
success highly encouraging 1t begins to be
realized that it was inevitable that Mr. Hayes's
purpose to reform the appointments should
otfendahe great body of Congress. George
William Quits who was almost angry in his
disappointment with Hayes at one time and
said he was TO blame for his own failure, now
does him more justice. Part of this growth
of confidence is doubtless due to increased
acquaintance the improvement in the Presi-
dents appointments, the apparent GOODNESS
and command with which he handles delicate
questions the fact that he cannot be moved
from position like that on the silver bill. or
III regard TO the timber depredations, and the
general satisfaction of the people in a man of
stability, President Hayes may not be backed
by party, but the people have more conf
dence in him to-day than they have in Con
gress where two parties wrangle -Smiaqfe1d
RfDubHcdH
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-22

The following is the full text Of the vote
passed by the town at the railroad meeting
held on the 18th inst That the town instruct
the railroad commissioners having the matter
in charge to subscribe in behalf of the town
for the capital stock of the Brattleboro and
Whitehall railroad company so much of the
aid heretofore voted for that purpose as in
their Judgment is necessary and proper, pay
able in bonds OF the town to be issued accord
ing to the original vote, for the purpose of
constructing that part Of the road from Brat
tleboro to Londonderry with two-foot or
broader gaugeT The vote stood-yes 1Ol
no -. The railroad commissioners are H. II.
Wheeler. Joel Holton, l. n. Sprague.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-22

BURLEGToN.-On the evening of the 18th
inst, the sophomores of the University of
Vermont gave their annual exhibition at the
College street Congregational church, which
was filed to overlooking with the friends of
the young gentlemen who participated The
exercises consisted solely of oratons. with the
exception of an occasional relief by the Sher-
man band, and, although the young ladies of
the class We're excused from the parts origi-
nally assigned them the entire evening was
consumed pleasantly and proftably by both
the participants and the audience One of
the interesting features was the dissertation
upon Competitive Examinations for the Civ
il Service" The subject was treated logical
ly and with candor, proving that even the
the present system of civil service appoint
ments. W.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-22

More snow fell on the mountain east OF
this village on Monday morning last than at
any previous time during the past winter.
The examination of Philetus Knapp
charged with shooting Patrick Quinan recent
", took place last week.
arrangements have been made for re-
union Of the former pastors of the Methodist
church, which will take place at Library hall.
upon which occasion grand festival will also
be held
FreHident Buckham of the Vermont Uni
'ersity delivered the last lecture of the course
at Library Hall on Friday evening last.
he leather board works at Bennington
Falls have suspended operations.
Tie Young Mems Association held their
annual election ON the 18th inst
1t was Rev. George G. Jones that was
elected superintendent of schools at our re-
cent town meeting instead Of -" G. Jones
as stated by several out-of-town papers.
"A newly organized society known as the
Bennington Christian Temperance Union held
an enthusiastic meeting at Library Hall on
Monday evening. One of Mr.. Murpbv's
workers was expected TO address the audience
ou' as he failed to appear, home talent enter
tanned the audience very acceptably.
"A debating contest took place at Library
Hall on Wednesday evening of last week be-
tween the Philomathean Society of this place
and the Legal Club of Cambridge, N. Y. The
question was "ffesolCed, That high protect
I'VE tariff is beneficial to the best interest of
the American people" The negative was sus-
tanned by the e0ol CIub md ~. A.. A.;
by the Philomathean Society, The decision
OF the judges was given in favor of the Legal
Club, After the debate grand banquet was
partaken of by the members of both societies
at the Putnam House.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-22

4 REMARKABLE EsCArE FROM PEIsoS.- Dan
lei Dwy-r aud William Haywood. each under
10 years sentence 10 the state prison at
CAariestowu, Mass. broke from the guards
while passing through the yard Sunday morn
Ing, and running up to the third story Of the
water-shop, fastened the door behind them.
Before the officer could reach them. they
thrust a long plank out of the window the III
nor end being secured under a steam pipe and
forming spring-boardj and running out up
on 1t, Haywood leGped over tho wall, nlight-
ing safely on the ground, though shot Mt by
two guards. Dwyor missed his footing and
fell 30 feet TO the ground, breaking his leg
and otherwise injuring himself \ hot pur-
suit was made on horseback. ana Haywood
was shortly after recapturad in Somcryillc.
His running leap from the third story over
the wall TO the street beyond without injury
is one Of the most remarkable in tine list OF
prison escapes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-22
Seen, lary of Civil and Military Adnirs.

IHE IMMEDIATE EFFECT OF THE SILVER
DOLLAR is the subject of letter from the
New York Tribune's Washington correspon-
dent, Z, I, White, in which he concludes that
the silver dollar is bound to circulate pretty
nearly on par with gold. As soon as the
curiosity demand is over the secretary will
pay it out for silver bullion at its gold price,
probably paying part gold and part silver
for the same purchase. Air. White continues:
mo one will, therefore, be able to obtain
one of the new silver dollars without giving a
gold dollar, or its equivalent, for it, and the
man who receives a silver dollar on these
terms must make it do the work of gold
dollar or suffer loss. The only work of a gold
dollar which a silver dollar can perform is to
pay duties and it follows that the silver dol
lars paid out in the way contemplated must
ind their way, by the shortest practicable
route, into the hands OF importers, and
through them back into the treasury The
importers will not seek the silver, because
there will be no profit in using it instead of
gold. The owners of the silver dollars will
seek the importers, who will be the only class
who can use the silver dollars without loss.
The anxiety Of the holders of the silver coin
to sell may cause them to offer it at a very
small discount when compared with gold, but
this discount will not be large, and the two
kinds of coin will remain substantially at par
with each other.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-22

Coz. Prescou's vote in New Hampshire
last year was 4G, 757 ; this year it is 30, 4ls;
Republican loss, 1889. Marcey's vote last
year was SO, 72G McKean's vote this year,
81, 7G9 Democratic gain, l,043 The seat
tering vote last year was $3.50 this year, 1876.
The Prohibition and Greenback votes are
counted as scattering. The total vote last
year was 1850; this year, 77793. Pres
colts plurality is 1878, and his majority,
/, 49,. The State has seen the last of her
March elections. Hereafter she will hold BIZ
ennial elections in November, and the first OF
them will be held in November of this year,
As there will then be chosen Il governor and Il
Legislature to serve for two years-the latter
having United States senator to elect as its
first duty-and three congressman, the cleo
ton will be one of great interest and import
anoe, and red hot campaign is foregone
conclusion