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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-03

mission composed of mon from both parties.
The cry of fraud was raised by both Demo-
crut, and Republicans. in several different
States OF the Union. The commission, right
fully and Of necessity, decided that they had
no power To- goo behind The returns which
were made and sworn 10 10y tho State return
ing buard7 The action OF the commission i'm
declaring Hayes and Wheeler duly elected
was accepted aud ratified 10y Congress. There
is. Therefore. mo- argument nor principle i'm
volvcd no this Florida disclosure which was
not then considered and decided Frauds
there We're uo doubt. on the part Of more than
one official and in other States than Florida
hut for the electoral commission TO undertake
the task Of tracing out and rgctfying them
would have been impossible ns well as illegal
Tho people, tired of the long period Of un-
certainty which preceded the final decision,
had wcll-nigh ceased TO care which candidate
was declared Oh, victor. if only the country
could have peace and however opinion may
be divided to-day as to the rightfulness of
Mr. Hayess title TO the seat ho occupies any
proposition TO reopen the question Of valid
ity. or any attempt To- dispiase him on other
grounds than those furnished hy his own per
souol or official conduct. will meet with favor
only among those disappointed politicians of
whom this confessed prrjur,r MeLin Of Flor
ida is precious sample. il i- evident from
Mcl.n's confession and from the circum-
stances attending its appearance ut this time.
That instead of being inspired 10y quick
enod conscience it was prompted by polit-
ical disappointment. Hatred OF President
Hayes was at the bottom of 1T. and il is his Re
publican enemies who have engineered it,
from motives of revenge
There is no probability that Congress will
make any elor, for IIayess removal on the
strength Of these disclosures. Outside Of the
circle of soreheads among whom the plot orig
mated the feeling Of surprise and uncertainty
which the first announcement Of the Con
fessiou' inspired Is succeeded by one of dis
gust. now thnt the bottom facts in the case
have become known. Even the Democrats
IN Congress show IL Discrimination TO NEEDLE
IN the affair, and the concucters of this scheme
to bring President Hayes to terms with the
bread and butter" element OF the party or
drive him from The White House. are likely
to find that they have only added to their
own discontinue and disgrace.
The attempt TO prove Nh Hayes partici-
patton in the Florida frauds only shows. il
the absence of absolute proof the bitterness
of the attack. But even supposing that this
charge should be proven against the Presi-
dent, and that he should be impeachcd. found
guilty and removed from office it would by
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-03

DR.. Bixby has begun making improve
.ments on the Selden Benson place. He pro
poses TO move the house out on a line with
the Others on the street
j. L. Martin is making improvements on
his house, adding bay window aud new
coat of paint.
We understand that the Methodist par
sonage is likewise to be painted soon. Let
some others follow these examples and thus
add to the good appearance of our village.
Geo. Il. Walker having learned the art of
picture taking has leased the photograph
rooms of $ d. Curtis and is prepared to do a
good job in his line for amy who call ON him.
C. W. Chase has purchased part of the
James Aiken farm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-03

The communication relative to our State
insolvency law. which appears in another col
umn. comes from source which entities it to
careful consideration. The matter is not one
Of importance, but we may say that a second
look at the paragraph printed in our columns
last week, to which the writer refers, will
show that the language was not our own but
that it appeared in quotations as coming from
the Burlington Free Pres. Present appear
ances indicate the repeal of the national bank
rupt law by Congress is not, after ALL assured.
When the bill came up in the Senate Tuesday,
with the House amendments, a strong oppo-
sition was developed, and it is quite likely
that the matter will be sent to the judiciary
committee. and the old law amended and
maintained
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-03
The Florida nusI,eaI.

The Democratic press. together with Re
publican papers opposed To the President
have for some days been making great hull
labaloo over new evidences of fraud on the
part of the Florida returning board in the last
presidential contest, by means Of which the
vote of that State was cast for Hayes instead
of Tilden. Mr., S. b. McI.in. who at the
time was Secretary Of State, and tr ofici0
chairman Of the State returning board has
made what purports to be, confession, " in
which lac gives an account of how the returns
from the several districts in the State We're
"doctored' so MS TO secure victory for the Re
publican candidates, Several other ndividu-
ais have also made statements corroboratiye
of McLins confession :" and the publication
of these disclosures is accompanied with loud
demands for President Hayes resignation OF
impeachment
At first thought, if the evidence of fraud be
accepted there would seem TO be some plaus-
Utility in this demand But little considem-
ton is needed, however, TO demonstrate it,
absurdity, even if the fraud be proven be-
yond doubt Hayess title TO the presiden-
tial Office WAS given him by an electoral com,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-03

We are glad to know that an intelligent and
determined effort is now being made in all
the towns which have promised aid to the
Brattleboro a Whitehall railroad but have not
fulfilled their promise, to raise such sums of
money in each as shall make up the SO, 900
which is now lacking of the required amount
of $500, 900. Wardsboro is to vote again on
the question of aid on the 18th inst, and 4
correspondent writing from that town says
1--WE begin to realize that it is not a dead GER
tainty that the road will go through without
our help" Winhall votes again on the same
day, and much assurance is felt that the result
will be favorable to the road. Landgrove and
Peru have also called meetings to vote on the
question of aid. 1t begins to look rs though
some of these smaller towns were at last awake
to the necessities of the case, and if it proves
that they realize as they ought that the sue
cess or failure of the whole enterprise now
rests upon their shoulders, there is no doubt
that, among them all, the requisite $1,000
will be forthcoming.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-03

Boston had visit on Saturday, Sunday and
Monday from n party of Southern members of
Congress-ex- Confederates all of them-who
had expressed desire to visit the city under
circumstances which would allow them to
Judge of its importance as a manufacturing
and commercial centre. The visitors, who
comprised the following gentlemen were the
guests of the Commercial Club Senator
Gordon, of Georgia; Senator Morgan Of
Alabama and Senator Jones, of Florida Rep
resentative Carlisle, of Kentucky, Ellis, of
Georgia Neates, of North Carolina Whit
thorne and Young, Of Tennessee Goode, of
Virginia Hooker and Money, of Mississippi
and Clark, of Missippi, and Mr.. 7. W. d.
Bullock, of Tennessee. The chief incidents
of the visit were banquet at the Hotel
Brunswick, a tour of sightseeing about the
city and its suburbs. and trips to Lowell and
Lawrence to lock at the great manufactures
there
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-03

Mrs sally StOckwell. of this village,
completed her ninety ninth year, Tuesday,
April 3Oth. The event was duly celebrated
at her residence the home of her youngest
daughter, Mrs j. b. Miller, by sixty-two per
sons-sons, daughters, grandchildren, great
grandchildren, neighbors and friends. Three
of the persons present were over eighty years
of age. and ten were over seventy. A sump-
tuOus repast was prepared for the occasion,
to which ample justice was done by the
guests. and numerous presents were left
tokens Of love and respect for the aged one.
OF the presents will particularize only the
eighteen-doiar rocking-chair presented by
the grandchildren. The following stanzas
were contributed by niece, Miss L. L. Har-
ris. of Boston
On this auspcinus day We meet
To wish yun JOY, this length Of days
To throw uur offerings At your feet,
The golden gifts u love and praise.
Your friends here your heart to cheer
With loving words md true,
Recalling all the tender scenes
In early life You knew.
Through all the varied, changing years,
Nearly one hundred, Of your life
It, JoyH and sOrrOWE, aud its team
faithful mOther-wife.
At the dear Fathers loving call
You gave your husband up.
With patience, faith, and trustinRly
Drank Of the bitter cup.
sweet peace, goodwill, and heavenly trust
BE yours tn latest breath, dear aunt
And when the Eentence-"dust 10 dust"
Is sounded from thy portals, Death.
And earthly scenes TO sight grow din,
Then may you win the Christians prize,
And pass with holy eherubim
The golden gates OF Paradise.
Bright be the golden sunset OF your year,
Crown with the joys Of hope, and peace aud love
As wide beneath the home It 20 endeArs,
The placid lake reflects the heavens above
Deacon Clark Jacobs and his wife, who
removed to California a few years since. are
coming back this week, and it is hoped will
take up their permanent residence here.
Mr.. r. E. Hosford and wife have return
ed from the West, having spent the winter at
Detroit
Mr.. F. Curtis of this place started this
week for the Paris Exposition.
j. W. Cook and Deacon Baldwin are each
adding second story to their houses
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-03

in April, overlast October. was Ia, 23s; decrease
in Monarchical vote, 81, rs. The total vote in
October in these sixteen circumscriptions was
21s.275. In April it was 100. 79s, falling on
of 27,477. of which more than one-half was in
the departments Of Nncluse and Nendco.
where no Monarchists contested the election.
Nothing more conclusivoly shows the constant
growth Of the confidence Of the people OF
France in their Republican institutions than
these repeated elections 10 test the validity Of
certain disputed returns made in October.
In all but four these returns have been rever-
ed and with immense gains to the friends Of
the Republic in the popular vote.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-03
MINOR NOTES.

The decrease in the public debt for April
amounted 10 S3,Ol5.sG5
The proposition TO tax church property on
ly received II votes in the Ohio Assembly,
composed of 100 members
The coming battle is to be for the control
Of the lower house OF Congress, and the
Cleveland (Ohio) Herald believes that the Re
publican party can win it by turning over a
new leaf on all past disagreement. and writ
ing on a fresh page the principles it main
tains in regard TO the living questions of the
present time.
Gov. Nichols of Louisiana has promul-
gated the Mohott register act in that State.
which places a tax of onc-quarter Of one cent
upon every drink sold. It is expected that
the State will realize s30o,oo0 per annum
therefrom. The measure calls forth bitter
antagonism on the part of those interested in
the traffic
Postmaster General Key has been inter.
viewed ON the Florida business, and talk,
with great fnnkness lie always believed
that both Florida and Louisiana belonged tc
Tilden, went into the cabinet believing that
Tildeu was elected. and has never changed
his mind. But he believes Hayes an honest
man. knows that he honestly thinks he wa,
elected, and Is sure he was not cognizant OF
any frauds that We're committed Conse
quently he viii remain i'm the cabinet rs long
rs Mr.. Hayes would like to have him.
II is suggested that the President demand
of Congress the appointment of commission
Of fair, candid and just men of both politica
parties TO investigate thoroughly the Presi
dental election in 1876 in North and Soutl
Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi Florida
Louisiana, Georgia, New York, New Jersey
and Indiana, with view to unearthing al
frauds, intimidations outUges and assassina
tons that affected the results in either and al
Of these States The National Republican be
| lieves that such an inquiry, honestly made
would show that Hayes and Wheeler were en-
titled to n majority of more than 80 electom
/ votes
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-03

ECoNoAfY THAT DOES NOT EcoNoAnzE. -
There has so far been IS, $50, 900 appropriated
by the present Congress TO meet deficiencies
caused by the reckless cutting down Of the
regular appropriation bills in the interest of
democratic economy, And this sum does not
include the large deficiency bill but only
those pressing deficiencies which have had to
be specially provided for, in order to prevent
the public business from being stopped. Econ
omy is a most excellent thing and deserves to
be encouraged in every place, public and pri-
waite, but according to Solomon there is
that withhlodeth more than is meet, but it
tendeth TO poverty And in that sort of
withholding may very properly be classed the
policy of the last and present democratic
House of Representative in approprating
less money for the ordinary operations of the
government than they can possibly be con-
Quoted under, and then eking out the amount
by special deficiency appropriations. There
is no economy and less common sense in such
legislation MS that
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-03

REPoHTs OF CoARruNIsTIc PREPARATIONS
FOR AN UPRISING A Chicago communist who
has been on to New York to buy arms and
ammunition for his fellows talks large about
the plans and purposes of the communists.
He says that there are over -, 600 men drill
ing nightly at Chicago, and that San Fran
cisco, Cincinnati Milwaukee, Cleveland, In
dianapolis and Philadelphia are full of them.
New York and other Eastern cities are TO be
similarly organized and placed on what this
man calls "a war footing All this organic
ing drilling and arming, is simply to repel
attacks that may be made upon them, accord
ing 10 this exponent Of the purposes of the
American commune, although he omits TO say
from whom they expect any attack. This
fellow evidently tells larger story than the
facts Will justify, but there is some founda-
ton for what he says, and publicity is the
best possible antidote for it and defense
against it, There is in every large city no
inconsiderable element Of the population
which much prefers plumber to labor, and in
dull and hard times this class is of course
greatly increased. The communistic rawlings
and utter nonsense Of many of the so-called
financial speeches in Congress have encour-
aged and developed these lawless organiza-
lions in the various centers of populations (;
and while no serious trouble is likely TO re-
suit from them, it is well TO recognize the
fact of the existence of such malcontents and
be prepared TO show them that law and order
are not yet obsolete in the United States.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-03

FRAScE-CoNTNUED GROWTH OF RRPUBLI-
CAN CoNFIDESCE.-In France on Sunday,
April It'll, elections were held in sixteen cir
subscriptions, in one, Havre, TO fill a vacan-
CIV caused by the death of the Republican
member, in the other fifteen to elect success
ors to anti Republican members of Parlia-
ment, whose right to their seats had been in
validated In every one of these districts tue
Republicans, now that the official intimidation
of October has been removed, are in the ma
jority, although in one there is no choice,
owing TO two Republican candidates being
voted for. The votes Of tine several circum-
scriptions as given in full show how steady
and universal is the increase of the votes Of
those who favor the Republican Government,
from Arras on the Belgian frontier to Orthez
ON the coast of spain The published returns
show that the increase in the Republican vote
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-03

A whippoorwiu was heard singing its
plaintiye notes here on the evening of the 18th
of April. Wild strawberry blossoms were al
so-observed last week.
E, 7. and John Washbun have gone to
California
N. L. Starkey has u heifer one year old
that weighs CAS- pounds
The repetition of the play Enlisted for
the War" by the dramatic club, for the bene-
fit OF Rev. p. NJ. Frost was lightly attended,
the gross receipts being about SIG
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-03

The ex-confederates celebrated their me
mortal dry at Macon, Ga, Friday, with great
ceremony, the special feature of the occasion
being the laying Of the cornerstone Of Il
monument to rebel soldiers. There was a
large military and civic procession, and an
address by Gov. Colquitt. A thoroughly un-
repentent letter was read from JEFF Davis eu-
logizing the rebel dead, and urging the nurs-
ing of the old Southern spirit and principles
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-03
GBeDermont 4Brnit
BRATTLEBOROt
FRIDAY, MAY %, 1878.

The Paris Exposition was formally opened
Wednesday, the list inst. The spectacle was
very brilliant and was visited by large
crowd The American section, although UNI
finished compares favoraby with the others.
The American art exhibition is said to be the
best ever made abroad by American artists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-03

AT the town meeting held on the 99th,
called to see if the town would vote to recon
slider the vote granting aid to build u railroad
from Brattleboro to South Londonderry. 81
voted not to reconsider and 81 to reconsider.
So the vote stands as at first X.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-03

ner, to which the aged no less than the young
err guests did ample justice Rev Mr.. Bur
chard then made a few congratulatory and
fitting remarks and offered prayer Remarks
were also made by the venerable brothers,
Alpheus and Lewis Taylor, and others and
Mr.. Henry Hooker sang the ancient ''Pil-
grim's Farewell, and the hymn commencing,
-'Ihus far the Lord hath Led me on" The
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-03

Many of our villagers are making repairs
10, and improving their buildings. Gilbert
Lamb is about removing his house further
from the street, which will be an improve
ment 20 both house and street
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-03

John Morrissey, the renowned pugilist, gam
bier and politician, died at Saratoga Wednes-
day evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-03

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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-02-10
THE UNION SQUARE COMPANY NOT
COMING TO CARSON.

We are sorry to announce to our Carson
friends that the Union Square Company
which has been so delighting the Nirginians
in "Pink Dominoes" will not come to Carson.
Says the Enterprise of Saturday morning !:
at being the general desire in
this city that the Union Square
Theater Company should remain here apotber
week, Manager Piper made Jealous efforts 10
secure them for that length Of time, and sue
ceeded so far as regarded an agreement as to
the terms with The company, but their en-
gagemenis eastward would not permit of their
coming to final conclusion. They are billed
Cor Salt Lake, Omaha, St. Joseph and st.
Louis Dispatches were sent 10 these places
requesting postponement of their appear
ance there for one week, but the answer came
back imperatively declining 10 accord to the
proposal, consequently the company will give
but two more performances here-one this
afternoon and one tonight.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-02-10
He WAS INSULTED.

Not a thousand miles from the top step Of
the front porch of the CAPITOL a free American
citizen of African descent was spoken Of as a
colored gentleman. Overhearing the remark,
and wishing to set himself right, he turned
with the greatest possible politeness and in
quired if the recent remark had been intended
to apply in any remote degree to himself.
The first speaker replied in the affirmative,
but assured him no ofense was meant. He
raised himself 20 his full height and replied.
81 eliminate you sab, from de Intention of
any personal individuality in de premises as
de present speaker is locally situated, but de
remark is reflection upon de race sab, upon
de race! Let me assure you sab | am not
colored gentleman | was never white sahl
not in de least colored sab! | was born dis
way sah!" and he walked off leaving his audi
tors in the greatest confusion.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-02-10
TUMBLED, TO IT.

Our well arranged depot is not prolific of
accident and adventure, but once in while
we tumble upon some, hing or see somebody
else tumble to it, worthy of passing notice.
Yes erday morning a well known ci,'Ten was
going up the road, but was a lille la t. As he
crossed the side track by The Mint The bell
rang. II accelerated bis pace. As he Stepped
on to the platform The train began to move.
He ran. The porters had been clearing off
the platform. 1t was not arranged for high
rate of speed. In fact was icy slightly, our
friend slipped. His right lower limb executed
an elliptical curve, while the other moved
with Il corresponding velocity The right
came down demonstrating the first angie pro
position in Euclid, The whole body elucida ing
at the same time the principle of gravi' aton
He looked around. People always do W hen
they sit down that way. Then he felt around
They always do that next. He discovered
the rent In the meantime the train con
tinued 10 move. Time was passing, He arose,
took of his hal, not to the gaping crowd, but
for another purpose. lie put it on the other
end, 20 hide The rent, and rushed hatless for
the back patiormand made ii. He did mt stand
here TO lool, at the beautiful scenery on The
Carson, but sat down like any well conducted
passenger all the way-to where he was going.
The boys THOUGHT it was funny but he didn't
see anything TO laugh at. OF course he
didn't. He was too near the center 20 notice