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The New York herald., 1878-10-23
ASPHALT ron WALL STREET.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALp:-
should like to call tho attention OF our wall street
dcnizsns to tho almost incessant, Internal noise,
which, although produced by the wheels Of commerce,
Is, notwithstanding, excessively annoying TO those
who kecp oIlcos In Wall street. nudc TO the crash
ana rumble caused by tho stages and otncr vehicles
passing TO and fro tho stono pavement, fairly
ecpsng that o the elevated rairoad ana preventing
even those VINO like TO themselves talk from do-
Ing so Why not cover Wall street with asphalt or
wood or mucadam, aud thus pave tho way TO quiet
RULED tcmpers aud restore shattered nerves In
similar streets in London asphalt pavement Is used
with great success. Wny can't wo have " hcrcf
WALL. STREET
The New York herald., 1878-10-23
CORNER LoAFERs.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE

TO THE EDITOR or rMn HERALD:-
beg leave to call your attention TO gang Of ioaf
ers called the "Clnton Association" who continually
stand on the corner OF CLINTON and Monroe streets
II tho police will not remove thcm-as IL appears
they Will not, several complaints having been made
the station house VOL as through tho columns
Of the HERALD-will they not endeavor to protect
persons from their insults? RESIDENT,
The New York herald., 1878-10-23
orFrcEa NO. 1876.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
Wo were returning from Barnum's show on the
evening Of October IA, when We met an officer hav-
ing in his custody coIorcd woman. We desired
10 know the OF her arrest Wncn reached
tho corner OF Seventh avenue ana Twont ghtn
street officer, who serves under Captain Williams,
assaulted us without tho least warning Thanks ~
our good legs wore out vi his renoh. Tue
number OF h,s badge Is 1876, and ais nnmo we have
since learned is Evans.
The New York herald., 1878-10-23
Surrogate 10 open the proofs had the contestant
COUNSEL OBJECT.

COUNSEL OBJECT.
Mr.. Clinton and Mr.. Comstocx most cmphatically
objected to any such proceeding giving the Court
Information when was withhold IRON them. To ac-
cept such offer would be TO allow tho charges
made by tho contestants against tho proponent and
his counsel.
Tho Court said that the logic OF Judge Black had
convinced and that while Il did 10 be bur-
dcncd secrets OF the case, tho
would be allowed to go on. Adopting suggestion
thrown out by Mr. Clinton the Surrogate sara that he
would insist punctual attondaEce during the re.
naming days OF She case.
The New York herald., 1878-10-23
A CHANCE FoR OMNIBUS OWNERS.

To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD:-
Cannot tho HERALD induce some OF our enter.
prising omnibus managers put line OF omnibuses
on Lexington avenuoa II tho Madison avenue limo
would extend thcir route from Forty street up
Lexington avenue to Fftietn street II would be Of
groat convenience 10 the citizens and no doubt provo
profitable TO tho limo. RAPID TRANSIT.
The New York herald., 1878-10-23
OUR COMPLAINT BOOK.

[NoTE.-Lctters intended for this column must bo
accompanied by the writer's full name and address to
insure attention. Compliments who unwilling 10
comply with this rule simply waste timo In writing.
The New York herald., 1878-10-23
SALES FALSELY ADVERTISED.


To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Why do the city authorities permit licensed auc-
tioneors advertise new nondcscript furniture
for SALE as being tho proporty Of private familios
when Il is roally stock In spcculationi People who
expect get solid articles often swndled Ia this
way into paying good prices Tor "snoddy'' FA
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-07-26
A Note from Headquart-r.."
LoTos CLUB. NV YoEK,

A@1Abo \ IL u, NV AhA.hs
July Is, 1875.
To he Editors Of The PhqHiz.:
GeHtlh.rH Somebody has disinterestedly
sent me the following paragraph from the 10
cal columns Of last weeks R,Jormer
Poor old PHdNIx can't say word against
the Independent platform OF nominees, and
she wouldn't dare 10 if She could so she
hires a fellow by the name Of Elliot 10 shout
Democrat, 4" and abuse c. n. Davenport
Whatever the R,fo'mer may say is really
of so little consequence that it Is hardly wOr-
thy of notice, but your readers may not be
unwilling to hear from Headquarters, that,
with characteristic mendacity, it has deliber-
ately lied in this instance. Taking the cue
from It's utterly Insignificant neighbor, it has
descended TO personal abuse, and so forfeited
the dignity which is the erowning honor of
the journalism of to-day, and which the
staunch old PHOENIX maintains modestly and
consistently always My opinions on politi-
cal matters are neither bought nor paid for :;
I alone am responsible for my correspondence
with the Bostoa JovrHaL As for abusing Mr.
C. n. Davenport, am as guiltless Of that Us
the editor of the RtJormer is Of being gen.
tlemau.
New York ambles lazily along in this in
tense midsummer heat. People have learned
how to take care of themselves and sun
strokes are rare. In truth, the metropolis Is
one Of the most salubriOus and comfortable
places in the world il hot weather, for there
is always breeze blowing across from the
East and North rivers, Tens of thousands
60 10 Coney Island daily, getting a fresh lease
of life in the air and ocean bath The
expense is bagatelle. The elevated railway
is a great success, but great mistake never
theless. New York, like London, must have
rapid transit underground and the probabili-
ty is that it will have in this century. Yer
mont politics are not forgotten here. There
is meat for the thoughtful in the editorial in
to-day's Tribune, entitled AN Independent
Party i'll Vermont" More anon.
j. H. ELLIOT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-07-26
n.nu,.lic.n ni.,rtc, Cen,-ntlon.

A Republican Convention for The Second Congres-
sious District Of Vermont will be held at white River
junction. on Tuesday the 18Th day Of August, A. D.
1878 1t O'Clock NJ, for the purpose % nominating
. candidate for Representative to the Forty-siIth
Congress Of the United States also TO elect District
Committee.
Towns will be represented in said CONVENTION by
th,r delegates chosen upon the blEs q one delegate
from each town and additional delegate for each
one hundred votes for each fraction q one huu-
dred votes exceeding fifty cast for the Republican
candidate for Governor at The last State election.
The delegates in the several towns will be chosen al
primary meetiugs which are directed to be held at
the usual place Of holding FreemaBf meetings IN said
towns, on Saturday, the 10Th day Of August, A. D.
1873 at such hour in the day a. the respective town
committees severAly may desgnHie
Said primary meetings may choose therultes, or
the delegate may be authorized to appoint fubtti-
tutes.
BY vote q former convention the District COM
Inittee are constituted committee On Credentials.
DelegHtes will provide themselves with proper Gre
dentiAs signed by the retarieE Of their respective
primary meetngs and Immediately upon then arrival
At White River Junction present them 70 the District
Committee at their headquarters-theJ Junction house
The several railroads in the District will extend the
usual courtesy Of fare way.
K1TrKEDsE HAsKIHs. CHAs. A. SyLvIsTEE. W. E.
GILMORE, NELSON GAY, EJVbhoa" District Come
Hnftes.
Bruttleboro Vt, July 2Oth, 1873.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-07-26
Caucu.@....A Needed Reform.

Among the reforms demanded or proposed.
either by our professional political reforIners
or by the people themselves it is a little re-
markahle that no serious proposition. 30 far
as We are aware has been made 10 reform
that feature Of our political system which
most needs reforming, the caucus Il is az
the primary meeting that the subtle strands
Of tire web woven by the cunning politician
are first drawn around their prey the first
wire pulled which works the party machine
in the interest Of particular clique, ring or
individual. The caucus carried by or control
led in the interest of given candidate or
policy, subsequent points are easily gained,
and the masses Of the party readily fall into
line
OF course, we would not be understood to
assert that all caucuses, or primary meetings
are thus managed or controlled; but even
here. in good old Vermont. yea, in our own
town Of Brattleboro, politics Of this sort have
been introduced and scenes enacted-not
once, merely, bu: many times which were a
disgrace and mockery to our free institu-
tons. Would also that they might be con
sidered lasting disgrace to the individuals
concerned in them.
To manipulate a caucus IN the interest Of
particular candidate or clique is a very easy
matter; 30 easy, in fact, that il presents
perpetual and well-nigh irresistible tempta-
ton TO political aspirants. To begin with,
the rank and file of the party do not attend
the caucus Most Of them are uuinterested,
and will not take the trouble or time neces-
sary. Others. who would be glad to have a
voice in the proceedings Of the caucus, are
perfectly well aware that the thing is all ''cut
aud dried" beforehand, and that their indi-
vidual presence viii amount to nothing, and
therefore they keep aloof. Stin others-and
among them viii be found many of the best
men in the party-from experience have ac-
quired chronic disgust for active politics
and could not be hired TO attend a caucus
though. likely, they may consider il their
duty TO vote the regular ticket on election
day
Now tins is the precise condition of our
politics, to day, here in Vermont. The Re
publican party il the great dominant party Of
the state. Its masses are. il the main, honest,
/ intelligent and conservative in their political
I acton. Ihty believe IN elcCtlng the best
men 10 Office. Professional wire-pullers.
/ demagogues and selfseekers they despise.
/ They are aware of the fact that nomination
I by them is equivalent 10 an election. But
when nominations are to be made for state OF
county officers, or for Congressman, what do
they do: The various town committees cal
meetings for the election of delegates and
who attend these meetings? majority OF
the party voters No. The sound, substan
tial business men, or the men most noted fol
character and moral worth: No; or, if any
very few indeed. These have a distaste fol
politics, or haVe matters Of more Importance
o. to attend TO. Who, then, do compos,
these cauonsesi few men-lVyers pro
fessional politicians. chronic office-seeker
backed by some of their friends, and Sigh
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-07-26

The cornet band visited Westminster last
Thursdny evening. with the Towns hotel
coach and four horses. for pleasant visit to
Miss Lane, who Is so well known a. an or
ganist. A pleasant evening was spent, much
enjoyed by all Saturday evening the band
visited the residence of Geo. H. Rabbit, and
were Hospitality entertained.
The lake at Chesterfield Is getting to be
quite popular resort for our citizens.
large number of families spent the Sabbath
there last week. and more contemplate 60
ing.
Water mains aud hydrants are being put
down on Canal ST. thereby better protecting
portion of the village which heretofore has
been quite generally conceded as risky in re-
gard TO fire.
The Island House is doing a fair business
thus far this season, but hardly as large as in
seasons past.
Quite an interesting game of base ball
Was played last Saturday, upon the Terrace,
between The land boys and a picked nine.
resulting in victory for the former
j. c. Teman is building new shop for
his door. Ssh aud blind works, on the eI-
tension OF Henry St He already Las it COW
cred
-Eugrne Schuyler, present L. 5. consul at
Birmingham. England, and who during the
Turkish war [. 5. consul general at Con-
stantinople, has been spending some time in
town. with Col. c. l. King He is aeoompa-
MED by his wife, and is a genial companion
able gentleman.
Work Is progrs ssing rapidly upon the
second three-story brick building of the Yer
mont Academy at Saxtons River 1t is ex-
pecied to be ready for occupancy at the open
ing Of the fan term, and is 20 be used as a
boarding house. The whole number of six
similarly constructed buildings. for which the
plans and specifications call VIII probably be
erected at an early day. and will be large
addition TO the village
Work upon the new Catholic church has
been suspended for the present. The trees
have been cut. but nothing farther done.
Paris green has been in great demand
this year at the drug stores. large quantities
having been used 10y the farmers III this vi
entity
The knights of Honor have leased the
hall in the third story of the block occupied
by Babbitt Hayes, druggists. for the COM
ing year. They will suitcase to the reform
club. so that they will have the use of the
same rooms as for the past two years.
A large party of ''campers-out'' left ,own
this week for a sojourn at Lake sunapee. and
more are going next week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-07-26

VIOLENT STonMs Follow THE HEATED
TEEM.-Last weeks heated term, Of almost
unprecedented severity, WAS followed, or
closed, on Sunday by terrible cyclone in
New York State, such as is not often expert
enced in that section. The central point Of
disturbance was at North Albany, where two
storms met destroying 10 buildings, unroof-
ing many houses, tearing up trees, killing
horses. and doing much other minor damage
No lives Of people were lost, though there
were many very narrow escapes. Many of
the houses destroyed were those of poor peo-
pie who have no means with which to rebuild
The loss by the storm ID estimated at 800.
OOO. There was a very violent whirlwind at
Middlet0wn, n. y, the same afternoon,
which. though it was confined to a small area
in the village destroyed a great quantity of
property. Reports from all parts of New York
State speak Of very heavy thunder and rain
storms with considerable minor damage. On the
same afternoon a furious thunder storm, with
high wind, passed over Eastern Massachu-
sets, driving yacht TO the bottom in Boston
harbor and drowning its owner. and doing
much damage in Cambridge, Chelsea, SOmer-
yille Salem, Gloucester, etc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-07-26

TIE WAsHINGToS MONUMENT The work
Of removing the debris, which for a quarter
Of century has been accommodating around
the Washington National Monument, is pro
crossing rapidly, and in a short time work
upon the structure itself will be resumed.
The plan Of the monument has been consid-
erably modified. Instead Of the pantheon il
the original design there viii be a sort of ter
raced esplanade or dais around the base. with
statuary at each angle representing the prin-
cipal events in the life Of Washington. In
stead Of COO feet as intended in the original
plan, il will be 49, feet in height. and will
then be FIVE feet higher than the pyramid of
Cheops in Egypt. The foundation is of Pc
tomac gueiss rock, 81 feet square buried
eight feet below the surface The height of
the present superstructure which is 81 feet
square, is IA feet The amount so far ex-
pended is S23l. 600, and the amount appro-
priated for its completion is $3.50, 900. The
monument will be finished in heavy blocks of
crystal marble from Maryland. laid in courses
of about two feet, and backed4o the required
thickness with gneiss to make the inner sur
face vertical, the outer face receding at a
very slight angle as it rises so as to give the
form Of an obelisk. The interior Of the mon
umeut viii be provided with an iron stairway
to enable persons so desiring to make the as
cent. Colonel Casey, engineer in charge Of
public buildings and grounds, who has gener-
al charge Of the work. estimates that the
monument can be carried to the proposed
height Of 4s5 feet in two years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-07-26

1t is not to be TIA. fault Of the Secretary of
the Treasury if the new silver dollars, which
have thus far ohstinately accumulated il the
treasury vaults do not begin 10 stir out into
general circulation among the people. His
latest move is the issue of a circular to Ma
tional banks in the outlying sections Offering
to send 10y express, at the expense Of the de
partment, whatever amount Of silver dollars
can be put into circulation within thirty, sixty
or ninety days-the idea being, evidently 10
push out the coin far away from tn COM
Inercial centres that the expense of getting il
within reach of the demand for payments at
the Custom House will overbalancr the mar
row profit on the operation presented 10y the
current premium on gold. Secretary Sher-
man has also issued orders TO pay out silver
dollars, in place OF one aud two dollar green
back notes, as far ~ possible and the labor
ers on public works and army officers are to
be paid in silver. In this connection We may
mention a fact, pointed out by the Boston
Herald, that the reason that the 'paternal
dollar Las not already come into general cir
oulation among the rural sons does not
arise from its worthlessness or lack Of accept
ability. On the contrary no man refuses to
take the coin, or could do SO if he would, for
the new dollars are full legal tender by act Of
Congress, They are accepted in payment eX-
actly as greenbaeks are received, and would
be kept or passed like any other money, were
it not that they are worth a small premium at
the brokers' counter As it is, whoever OBJ
tains them in any amount sells them to be
used at the Custom House, for which purpose
they are just as good as gold.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-07-26

Statistics carefully prepared by Col Car
roll d. Wright, of the Massachusetts, labor
bureau. show that the report, spread abroad
by self-seeking demagogues, that there are
300, 600 workmen fruitlessly seeking for en-
ployInent in that State is grossly exaggerated.
Instead of 800, 600 the number is actually
from 1900 to 10000, and only 20 per cent.
of these are men honestly il search of work.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-07-26

The Potter Subcommittee have evidently
seen new light since they went 10 New Or
leans. After thinking the matter over they
have concluded 10 grant Secretary Sherman
request 10 look into the intimidation question
in East and West Feliciana, and have notified
him through his attorney, that they are now
ready TO issue subpunas to any or all of the
81 persons whose names were given by linn
as desirable witnesses on this question. The
main body Of the committee are now in ses-
sion and taking testimony, at Atlantic City,
n j.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-07-26

On the 18th inst. some 20 OF more Of the
children and friends of Thompson Moore
gathered around the old hearthstone to COM
memorials his SEVENTEEN birthday Although
the visit was complete surprise to him it
cheered him 10 know that he was kindly re-
membered 10y those friends as he passed his
SEVENTEEN milestone. He wishes to express
his gratitude for the kindness and nementoes
of affection bestowed upon him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-07-26

The President, Mrs. Hayes and Webb Hayes
went on from Washington the last of last
week. and were present Monday at the sol
diers' and sailors reunion held at Newark,
Ohio. Fifteen thousand people were present
and p companies of Ohio veterans and na-
tional guards marched in the procession.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-07-26
ration.

A party from Phelps hotel visited Acton
heights last Friday night and caml~a ont.
They took hammocks, fur robes, etc. making
themselves comfortable, and enjoyed it so
much that they intend going again The
view at sunset and sunrise they report as very
fine.
Scarlet fever, imported from Townshend,
has prevailed in but one family, and has been
of a mild type.
DIR. Terrill, our new physician. has a
successful practice. G.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-07-26

John g. Tappan, 20 years old for - years
treasurer of the Boston Betting company, Il
graduate Of Harvard, and man who enjoyed
the esteem of tho best business men OF BOs-
ton rs few men do, steps 10 the front rank a.
a defaulter. He speeulated with the eompa-
ny's funds, lost heavily. was unable to replace
the money, and the result is that the compa-
ny finds itself involved 10 the tune of some
SGOO,OO and has suspended payment until
its affairs can be investigated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-07-26

Fred Foster, son of Mr.. Geo. Foster.
came very near being drowned last Friday
He was bathing in the Connecticut river with
two companions, and, venturing into deep
water, not being a good swimmer, sank to
the bottom. His mates rescued him in an
insensible condition and restored him TO con-
seriousness by rolling him on the bank of the
river
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-07-26

The Fitz John Porter inquiry at West Point
has been closed for the present, and an ad-
journment has been had until September 10.
The last two witnesses called for the govern
ment were two of Gen. Pope's former staff
officers. Gen T. c. II. Smith and Gen. Rug
giles Their statements were quite helpful TO
Porter i'll sustaining his version of his case,
and on the whole his friends feel encouraged
over the results of the new hearing 80 far
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-07-26

The explanation of Gen. Myer, chief OF
the government weather bureau, of the fatal
ity Of the heat in st. Louis is clear, and is
simply this The city is situated upon lime
rock and densely built. The rock and the
bricks get heated and make the air hot. Now,
in dry air the Precipitation from the skin will
evaporate But there the air is continually
moist, and therefore does not carry OF the
surplus heat which comes as Precipitation
from the body. Besides, hot, damp air is
rery unhealthy to breathe. Then again, St.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-07-26

Charley Ross father responds to proPo-
ition Of the New York Times that a public
subscription be raised in his behalf, that the
idea does not accord with his feelings, aud
suggests that the desired object may be
reached in a way more agreeable to him by
directing the attention Of the public to his
book The Fathers Story Of Charley Ross, "
Nhch contains true and carefully prepared
history Of the case. Mr.. Ross closes his note
10 the Times with the unaffected but some
how pitiful statement that his search for his
lost son can never cease except with his life.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-07-26

nothing for whatever financial record either
Mr. Crosby or Col. Franklin may have made
as farmers. for this has no connection with
the ability Of either 20 I'll the Office Of State
Senator. We only refer to the Records re-
markabla achievement last week because it is
an illustration Of what may constantly e1-
poet Of a man who has 10 convictions Of lis
own. and therefore obediently publishes what
ever De is told TO- while be enjoys the pleas
ant reputation OF keeping his columns and
opinions y open to whomsoever can raise Oct
Us sAy) ~ cents 10 buy.
The following is the list Of letters remain
ing at the post Office in this village, July ~:
Ladies Nellie Adams. Nellie Barrett. Hat
tie Church. Mrs. NJ ~ Clark Clara L.
Danls Mary y Davis Hattie T. Fessenden.
Mrs. NJ A. Hines, Grace Kemper Mrs Hattie
Knapp. Mr. Sarah Nicker4on. Mr., Ellen
Power. Mrs. Lnd.un Ihurber, Mrs. sally g.
Wheeler
Gent. Geo. II Brown. E. u. Cutler,
John T. Field. Charlie L. Hyde L. Hughes,
Louie X Hyde ., Johu Porter Jr., L. A.
Stoddard
Held for postage Mrs. Il. 5. Perkins,
Keene n. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-07-26

The sharp aud bitter contest in the Third
District, which has been in progress for the
past two months-with Bradley Barlow VI.
anti Barlow for the issue-closed Wednesday
with the district convention at Hyde Park
when Gen. W. W. Grout of Barton was noniin.
ated on the eighth ballot Grout led Barlow
by Que vote on the first ballot, and this lead
slowly crawled up till on the eighth ballot
Grout had los votes out of total of 2Os-a
bare majority-and his nomination was made
unanimous. CIRCUITS success must be put
down as a triumph Of the cleaner and better
element Of the party in his district