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

MoNDAY's ECLIPSE OF TIE SUS was not Wis
ible in New England, the sky having been
thickly overcast during all the latter part of
the afternoon. In the West and South the
sky was clear. and in the region of totality
important and successful observations were
made by the various parties of astronomers
stationed at different points The press dis
patch speaks as follows Of the effect at Den
yer, Colorado
The sky was entirely clear until Z. NJ.
when few masses of cumulus clouds showed
themselves over the mountains toward the
north and westward. With these exceptions
the sky was perfect, and the atmospheric con-
ditions of the most favorable character for the
successful observance Of the eclipse. The
house-tops were thronged with people, the
higher buildings being especially in demand,
as from them the approach of the dark shad-
ow of totality could be seen. as it swept on
ward over the plain. The time of the first
contact was 2:2O =. NJ, Denver time. and 10
minutes later the presence of the moon at the
large edge of the suns disc was plainly per
ceptible to ordinary observers with smoked
glass. BY O'Clock the sunlight had moder-
ated in n marked degree. showing pale yell
low color Later on n lurid glare Overspread
the earth. The heat of the sun was no long
er oppressive. n light similar TO the twilight
was shown in the horizon, and the light hecks
of clouds began slowly to dissolve owing TO
the change III the temperature. As the peri
cd of totalty came on. the sight from an ele-
waited station was grand. An extreme dark
shadow fell on Longs peak, - miles distant
and, sweeping rapidly southeastward, covered
the plain like a gray pail. To the northeast
ward the clouds could be seen bathed in sun
light. and presenting the view Of a beautiful
sunset During the period of observation
the moon appeared like a huge black ball,
surrounded by beautiful circle of light and
rs the sunlight suddenly burst forth again,
chickens crowed rs though morning had
dawned.
At Lake Charles La, the eclipse began ut
20 p NJ. and ended ut 4:45. The total
eclipse occurred at 3:i5 F. NJ, and lasted one
minute. Clouds occasionally obscured the
sun, but the view at the commencement for
most part Of the duration and for the last
half hour We're wholly unobscured. At the
moment of total ohsC uration "A match had to
be lighted to note the hour on a clock. Dur
ing the following minute "A perceptible halo
ringed the moon. the surface of the latter
looking like blush steel. No perturbation
was eyinced 10y animals dogs and cats re-
tanned their position in the shade, where they
were lying down when the eclipse began, and
cattle browsed quietly in the field. At New
Orleans clouds entirely obscured the sun from
$3.50 =. NJ to o.
The observation was perfect success in
Wyoming. where totality lasted two minutes
and 20 seconds. Prof Watson Of Ann Arbor
discovered an intra-Mercurial planet of the
size Of a four and a half magnitude star,
about two and a half degrees southwest of
the sun.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-02

shown in the settlement and poym,Ht Of the
loss on Tuesday Of this week. five days after
the fire.
A new and thoroughly laid planking was
put into the bridge between Canal street aud
the depot. while the street was impossible
last week from the placing Of hydrants The
Improvement has long been needed
The new "Musicnl Union" Of Bellows
Falls are practicing upon the cantata Of ''Jo.
sephs Bondage" which they intend giving
carly in the fall, and as the parts are all well
taken, and much hard work is being given it.
no doubt even a greater success awaits this
effort than attended the rendering Of Esther
recently, which was decided success in ey-
cry way.
N. b. Lucia is building a new and very
pretty cottage house on the extension Of Hen
ry street. aud has the frame already up.
T w. Park and General Schenck. with
their families, spent last Sunday at the Island
House.
Bellows Falls Council. No. Il, Il. q S.
Masters CMasonic) WA, constituted here and
It's officers Installed Tuesday Of this week, by
Albert c. Hubbell Of Bennington, thrice H.
lusirious Grand Master Of the Grand Council
of Vermont. The members already number
about twenty. 4 large number Of visitors
were present from Brattleboro and Spring
field.
A brakeman upon the Rutland division Of
the Central Vermont road had his hand badly
crushed at the depot, last Thursday morning,
while coupling cars. He was attended 10y DIR.
Z. S. Albee.
Charley Brown, the well known engineer
upon the Valley road, has been dangerously
sick for the past few weeks at the residence
Of I'm Earle. but is reported as slowly recov-
ering.
The general feeling among political cir
Giles for the past weeks has been that before
the district convention is held next week
there ought to be a time appointed for gem
eral shooting and hanging to be held in this
district somewhere, that the voters may act
more intellgently than there seems pros
pect Of being able TO do now, owingto the
nunberless aspirauts for the congressional
honor.
The cornet band are to furnish music at
the annual clam bake at White River June
ton next Saturday. and many other citizens
will also attend.
&C. Z. Horsford this week retires from
the tailoring business which he has carried on
about six years here, and continues the ready
made clothing department only. His cutter,
Chas. f. Capron, who is quite popular in his
line has opened a shop in the store formerly
occupied by J. F. saker and will take with
him nearly all his old customers who want
good fit.
A lodge of Odd Fellows is to be organ
lied here next week Thursday. For many
years fourishing and interesting lodge held
their meetings here but quite a number of
years ago it dropped out Of existence and has
remained dead until now.
w. Russell q Co.'S paper mill is just now
running only half time, owing to lack of or
/ ders.
A match game of base ball is TO be played
! here Friday afternoon by the Loud Boys club
Of this village and the Putney club, upon chal-
| lenge from the latter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-02

The Connecticut River Valley Musical
Association hold their second annual conven-
ton here, beginning Sept. 9th and ending
Sept. nth. Arrangements are being made
whereby talent of considerable rcpute will as
sist, in addition to nearly all who were en-
gagged last year. The convention last year far
exceeded the expectations of the managers in
point of success, and this year promises to as
far exceed the success of last year Prof
Foster will again act as director.
The insurance upon Masonic Hall block
in Grafton was carried at the agency of Bah
bitt 4 Hayes of this place, and the prompt
ness with which their losses are settled Eas
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-02
Attend Ihe PriInaries.


Now that the district convention is call
ed, the Republican freemcn of the same
should give il their earnest attention, and
come ont to the primary meetings for the cleo
ton of delegates To the Republicans of
Windham county this convention is of special
interest-if they choose to make it so. If it
is their choice 10 re-clect Mr.. Denison no
doubt it will be so in the convention. If it is
their choice to take their opportunity and pre-
sent a candidate from this county-one only
there is little doubt the district will endorse
such nomination. We have already expressed
our view of this matter and do not need TO re-
peat il here. If any hot house campaigners
come round it win be safe 10 set them aside.
Let the Republicans Of this county come out
to the primary meetings in full numbers, and
there carefully deliberate whether they care
TO present a candidate, remembering that the
county must in some form be substantially
and mainly united and then elect delegates
accordingly. 1t will be Of no use TO 60 TO
White River Junction with two or three can
didates, and if we cannot enter the district
convention mainly for one, it viii be better to
present none.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-02

A Republican Convention for the Second Congress
sonAl District Of Vermont will be held at White River
junction, Tuesday, the 18th day Of August A. D.
1878 at O'Clock P NJ, for the purpose Of nominating
q candidate for Representative 10 the FOrty-Sixth
Congress Of the United States also to elect District
Committee.
Towns will be represented in said Convention by
their delegates chosen upon the basis Of delegate
from each town. and an additional delegate for each
one hundred votes for each fraction Of one hun
drsd votes exceeding nifty, cast for the Republican
candidate for Governor at the last State election
The delegates in tho several towns will be chosen at
primary meetings, which are directed to be held at
the usual place Of holding Freemans meetings in said
towns on Saturday, the 10th day Of August, A. d.
1878 at such hour in the day the respective town
committees severslly may designate.
Said primary meetings may choose alternates, or
the delegates may be authorized to appoint suhsti-
tutes.
by vote Of a former convention the District Conn
mittee are constituted = committee credentials.
Delegates will provide themselves with proper Gre
denias signed by the secretaries Of their respective
primary meetings, and Immediately upon their arrival
at white River Junction present them to the District
Committee at their headquarters-the Junction house
The several railroads in the District will extend tina
usual courtesy Of fare way.
K1TTREnGR HAsK1Hs, CHAs. A. SYLVESTER, W. II.
GILMORE, NELSON GAY, Republican district Cum
inittcc.
Brattltboro, w. July goth, 1873.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-02

The Maine Republican State Convention at
Portland ON Tuesday re-nominated Gov. Con-
nor for the fourth term by reclamation. The
dressed by Gen. Woodford and Senators
Blaine and Hamlin The platform adopted
declares squarely against the greenback here
sy and is in all respects an outspoken embodi-
ment of sound Republican principles
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-02

An injunction which Joseph Pool, president
of the Mechanics and Traders bank at New
York, got out against Thomas Higginson's
baby carriage, has been dissolved and the
plaintiff ordered to pay $40 costs. Higginson
occupies the third floor of an apartment house.
and in his family is teethng infant of fif-
teen months, who is occasionally soothed by
rolling across the floor in baby carriage
The noise of the carriage, Pool, who lives ON
the second story of the same house, declared
to he ntolerable, complaining that it depriv-
ed him of sleep, and hence the injunction.
Judge Van Hoesen very sensbly decided that
in rolling baby carriage the defendent did
not make an unreasonable use of his rooms,
aud in effect told the bank president that if
he could not bear the noises of an apartment
house, he must have Il dwelling by himself
In conclusion, the judge remarked that a
cradle swinging upon points might have an
swered the purpose rs well AS the carriage
aud made no noise, and that good neighbor-
ship might suggest the use of it, but that as
matter of law, Mr. Higginson had a perfect
right to roll his baby carriage. And in this
case. law and common sense agree perfectly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-02
sHEnMAN's LETTER oam. HAYES.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
INEurnUraTrNruH INN nH1raHranH1n
NEW ORLEANS, November ~. 1876

NV UkLEANs, NoNtmOtr -, IolU.1
My Dear Sir; l have not written you soon
er for the progress of our visitation will be
known to you through the papers sooner than
from my letters, and the telegraph Office here
is more public than a sheriff. sale. We some
times hear Of private kilograms before they
are delivered The action OF the returning
board thus far, has been open and fair, and
only confirm the general result known before.
We are now approaching the contested parish
es. In five of them, viz, Baton Rouge East
and West Feliciana, Morehouse and Ouachita,
the evidence of intimidation is so well made
out on paper that no man can doubt as TO the
just exclusion of their vote In these parish
es alone We ought to have a majority of 1000,
but under the law the entire return must be
excluded. In all election lists where intimi-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-02

Dennis Kearney, the great labor agitator f
California, made his entry into New England
Sunday, and gave the admiring crowd which
welcomed him at Boston a sample of his ora
tory. His mission East is TO organize "the
honest horny handed sons of toll so that
they can elect governor in Massachusetts
and when he has done that he will devote
himself to New York, Philadelphia and other
placeS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-02

The church and society have taken a vote
to give Miss Fannie Townsley call to hold IA
series of meetings in this place.
The grangers and their friends held
very enjoyable picnic July g7th.
p. Stickney has a fine specimen of the
Early Harvest apple. From a graft of the
sprouts of three years growth there are over
Ia apples.
Remember the auction at Atherton Pres
colts, Aug 9TH.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-02

dontedly good trotting ut Cleveland hast Sat
urday when the horse "Rarus' took II special
purse of $1,000 in three straight heats, time
2:14J, 2:15 and 214 There was no other
starter than "Rarus," and from the fact of
the horse having trotted alone this achieve
ment is all the more remarkable. Goldsmith
Maids 2;l49, heretofore regarded as the fast
est of fast time is thus thrown in the shade,
and Rarus has the distinction of making the
flstest single heat and the fnstost three heats
that have ever been made upon the American
turf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-02

Representative Hnrtzell Dem. OF the Cairo
illinois, district win not bc member of the
next House. Mr.. lIartzel took it into his
head during the late session that it would be
an excellent thing for the Democracy to go
on record in opposition to the payment of
rebel war claims. Accordingly, without con-
sultng the brethren rs to the ACCESSIBILITY Of
the scheme he surprised and panicked them
one day by presenting resolution declaring
that rebel war claims should not he paid.
There was a terrible time, but now Mr., Hart
zel has been set aside after n single election
for this indiscreton and man named John
Allen nominated. II is said that Mr. Hartzell
owes his defeat to the hostility of the Bour-
bon copperhcad element, because of his offer
ing the resolution referred to.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-02

The mcauest thing we have seen yet is the
charge against President Hayes of running the
republican party in the South. The truth of
the matter is that he found the party ruined
by such cGHdiN a. Anderson. Weber, McIin
Dennis. Patterson, Spencer, and all that ik.
and 10y Just and honorable policy has placed
the party in position to re-organize upon a
basis that win not include such cattle-.Syrd-
cuse ". - JourHaL
The large demand for the Government
iour per cents, mainly in small amounts,
shows that people of small means have more
confidence in Government bonds than was
expected It would also appear that notwith-
standing the lack of employment of whiah
much complaint is made, and the poverty of
the people good many Of them have some
thing left for n rainy day. This fact may al
so have some tendency to embarrass those
who, for political reasons, are advocates for
taxing Government securities 1t is uudoubt-
eddy better for the country that its own citi-
zens should invest in governments than have
them absorbed abroad, though patriotism
may not be the motive after all Boston
Post.
The subscriptions TO the per cent bonds,
which have amounted TO Sll3, OOO. 600 in the
last six months, suggest what might be ac-
oomplished by keeping up the credit of the
Government, instead of doing all that can be
done to knock it down. 1t enables MS TO look
forward to a not distant period when the in
terest on the public debt may he reduced 10
say $40, 900, 600 n year, and total revenue of
$500, 600, 600 would be ample to meet the re-
quirements of the Government That amount
would be quite small compared with the bur
dens imposed on the people of England and
France, and our industrial interests would
quickly respond to the removal of burdens
under which they langush. Important mod
ifcations of the tariff would be possible, and,
making allowance for the growth of the coun-
try, We should have as favorable a relative po-
sition as before the war. How much better
way is this to improve the situation than to
destroy our credit by debasing the currency
and eyading our obligations, the inevitable
result of which would be to increase the cost
of administration and the prices of all necessi-
ties, and so make it impossible for us TO com
pete with other countries in the markets of
the world Boston Herald
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-02
ration.

A blacksmith shop and Masonic hall. be-
longing to S. A. Brown, were destroyed by
fire Wednesday night, July -.
There will be a sociable at the town hall,
Wednesday evening Aug. It'll. Mrs farley
will preside portion of the evening and, in
accordance with Dickens original programme
viii give fine classical entertainment"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-02
Bratueboro, Vt, July goth, 1873.
The following is a list Of the number Of delegates
to which the several towns in this Cohny entitled
Nnninn.

Agreeably to the direction Of the District Commit
tee, the Republicans of the tow Of Brstleboro are
requested meet at the town hall on saturday Aug.
10TH 1873 at 10 O'Clock p. NJ, to choose ten dele
gates to the District Convention to be held Aug 18TH
at W hite River Junction.
WILLIAM s. NEWTON, C. b. FADBASRs, II. L. TAr-
LoR, Republican Torn cOHtDince.
Brattleboro, Aug. !, 1873.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-02

The conflict between the state and national
authorities which is now going on in South
Carolina, and regarding which there has been
much Misrepresentation. is beginning to AS
sumo a somewhat alarming aspect The sim
pie faces in the case are that party of Unit
ed States revenue officers went to the house
of a man who was uotoriou,ly engaged in the
illicit distilation of wLiskcy. They attempt
ed to arrest the man, and were threatened by
one of his gang, whose gun missed fire while
he was attempting 10 shoot at the officers and
one of them in the same moment fired ut this
would-be assassin and killed him. Then. in
due form, the officers surrendered themselves.
and were indicted for murder. The case was
clearly one which should be tried before the
United States courts aud m application for
its transfer TO them was duly made The no
turious White Line leader Judge Kershaw,
refused this application, however. and. with
out a shadow of authority, declares that the
case is within the jurisdiction of the state
courts, and shall be tried 10y them. support
ed by his decision. the sheriff of Greenyille
has refused to release the prisoners on a writ
Of habcas corpus issued 10y the clerk of the
United States Circuit Court, These facts have
long been in the possession of the authorities
in Washington, hut they have until very re-
Gently failed to give the subject the attention
which it deserved Now, however, there is
prospect that they win act promptly and to
some purpose.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-02

The Massachusetts, Republican State Con-
vention will be held at Worcester, Sept. Is,
with ex-Gov. William Clafiin as chairman.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-02

The New Orleans correspondent Of the Gin
cinnnti Gazette gives some important rcv,la-
tons touching the change Of base by the
Potter Committee respecting the witnesses
which Secretary Sherman asked them to call,
and why they at first declined and afterward
acceded to the demand. He asserts that to
have called the witnesses TO Washington and
have permitted them TO testify freely would
have shown that existence Of intimidation and
reign of terror in the Louisiana parishes pre-
ceding the election of 1876 which was ostab-
lshed by the testimony in the Howe report.
At the present time the blacks are entirely in
the power Of the Democratic leaders in those
parishes. Their freedom is hut bitter
mockery, inasmuch rs it exists through entire
submission. The blacks who gave testimony
in 1876 have since been under the ban and
dare not testify to the Il nth again. When,
therefore, they have been called to testify be
fore the subcommittee they were made to
understand that they must recant their prcyi-
Gus testimony or suffer persecution They
were also tempted to pursue this policy by the
offer Of money In brief, if the statements
of the Gazette correspondent may be believed,
a conspiracy was entered into to make the
witnesses Of intimidation and outrage in 1876
swear that at that time they committed per-
jury, and when it had been ascertained that
this plan had been carried out by the Demo-
cratic leaders in the bu,ldozcd parishes and
the Tilden agents. Mr.. sherman was notified
that his witnesses would be heard touching
tho e,,1,icct NJ Intimidation oft.r lao bul haa,
refused. Mr.. Shermans friends appreciated
the situation. and for this reason he has re-
fused to summon witnesses.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-02

A series of sermons is To be given alter
nately in the Methodist and Congregational
churches on the subject of Eschatology Sub
jeet for next Sabbath, The Heavens aud
Earth ON fire"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-02

The New Hampshire Legislature has just
passed a very stringent tramp bill which de
fines tramp as ANY person going about
from place to place begging and asking or
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-02
Republican County Nominations

ron sENArORs,
u. =. WEBSTER of Putney,
A. b. FRANKLIN Of Newfauc.
ron ASSISTANT JUnGrs,
H. n. BAILOU Of Nottingham
A. A. WYMAN Of Athens.
ron STATES ATTORNEY,
f. w. STODDAliD Of Bruttleboro
ron sHEn1FF,
]. W. MELENDY Of Londonderry
ron Mon nAIL1TF,
F. G. BUTTERFIELD Of Rockingham.
ron JUDGES or PROBATE,
ABISHAI STODDARD of Townshend, Dis
trict of Westminster.
ROYALL TYLER Of Brattloboro, District OF
Marlboro
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-02

subsisting upon charity" and provides that
the punishment for such vagrancy shall be by
imprisonment at hard labor in the state pris-
on not more than fifteen months If, in adj
dition, a tramp enters nny dwelling house,
Hndlcs any fire ON tho land Of another car
rics any fro-arm or other dangerous weapon. or
threatens any injury TO The person or proper
ty Of another, he shall he imprisoned not more
than two years; but II be actually injuries the
person or property Of another wilfully and
malciously, he may be sentenced for five
years In regard TO evidence, any act Of beg
gary or yagrancy by a person not resident
Of the State shall constitute it, A tramp may
he npprehended by any person, taken before
a justice Of the peace, and, if convicted his
complainant shall have n reward Of ten dol
lars. Special constables are provided whose
duty it shall be TO arrest and prosecute all
tramps. The act cxemrts all females, all per
SONS under seventeen and the blind. The
measure was designed 10 protect the farming
community who suffer most Mt the hands Of
these yagabonds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-02

Republican state Nominations.
FOR GOVERNOR.
REDFIELD PROCTOR,
OF RUTLAND.
ron LIEUT. GOVERNOR,
T.. p. COTTON,
or iRAsBURGH.
FOR TREASURER
JOHN a. PAGE.
or MONTPELIER.