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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

The action Of the Republicans Of New
Hampshire at their convention, last week,
was something of n surprise to the country,
and very much of n surprise to Mr. VIM. T..
Chandler of recent epistolary fame. Mr..
Chambers letter in denunciation of President
Hayes was undoubtedly penned for the pur-
pose of inspiring the action of the New Hamp-
shire convention, and, it may be, in the full
belief that it struck the keynote of Republi-
can sentiment in the Old Granite State. But
Mr.. Chandler had rcckoned without his host.
In the preliminary meeting, held the evening
previous to the convention, at which he was
present and spoke in opposition to the ad-
ministration he found himself overwhelming
ly opposed by such men as NJ. w. Tappan of
Bradford, Amos Tuck of Exeter, o. G. Moore
of Nashua, and Ex-Gov. Hartman: and by
the violence of his remarks in the heat of the
debate he lost what sympathy he would 9th
erwise have had. The result was a complete
victory for the administration Republicans in
the convention and the utter discontinue of
Mr.. VIM. f. Chandler, who however, had so
far regained his composure when the resolu-
tons were presented as to join in their adop-
ton These resolutions declare That we
recognize the paramount duty of President
Hayes to render these high professions actual
and living realities, and while we admit hon
est differences of opinion in respect to past
acts we welcome and approve his sincere eff
forts to keep faith with the people, and Sc
cure to the whole country the blessings of
just, efficient, and honest Republican Admin
istration :" also, "Thut we condemn as fac
tious and mischievous all attempts to reopen
the Presidential controversy, or to question
the title of the President to his high Office"
The Republicans of New Hampshire thus
manifest their condemnation of those party
obstructonists who, because of Il real or pro-
spectvo loss Of influence are making war up
on the administration. The effect i'll other
States, and at Washington, cannot but be
productive of harmony and a spirit OF acqui-
essence in the inevitable on the part of disaf-
fected politicians; and by this sign and un-
der the lead of their present popular Cover
nor, they deserve to conquer in the coming
election-as, no doubt, they will
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18
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The Washington correspondent of the Bos-
ton Journal says that among the subjects
which the Democratic scandal crusaders spec
tally desire to investigate, under the drag
net resolution proposed and put through in
the House 10y Fernando Wood of New York,
are these:
alleged frauds in the letting of valuable
mail routes in the lattor part of Grants Adj
mnistration.
Alleged frauds in construction contracts
for $4,000, OOo let by Secretary Robson a
few days before he ceased to have control of
the Navy
The old stale Jobs of the District Ring.
The alleged combinations which resulted
in the defeat Of the flibusters against the Elec-
toral bill
The Louisiana Florida ard South Carolina
Presidential votes.
The restoration to rank of Runkle and
Draper.
Expenditures ON public buildings through
out the country
Investigation of the means by which the
Desert land steal was passed in the last Con-
gresS, and the transactions under it.
The alleged mismanagemont of the Agri-
cultural Bureau under the former Commits
si0ner
Nv tuNilt lluldll 'lutNtlbu JUST NbNtItu
by the Schurz investigation.
The secret history of the withdrawal of
troops in the South
"The alleged violation of law in refusing
arms to Southern Militia.
The old stories about naval frauds
The allegations of duplicity in diplomatic
relations with Mexico. and in connection with
the non-recognition of Diaz.
The officers of the Territories.
The accounts of the expenditures of the
House from the Forteth Congress until now.
including all the investigations.
"A prying inquest into the operations Of
every department and bureau of the Govern
mcnt, especially alleged frauds in the reissue
of bonds and currency. and whatever other
subjects the malice and ingenuity of partisans
can invent. The investigations Of the Forty
second Congress, which so disguise the coun-
try, are to be renewed. anda considerable por-
ton of the time of the long session is to be
devoted to scandal-monger-. vituperation. and
a crusade of partisan hate. 1t is not pleas
ant prospect, and is likely to materially inter-
fere with the legislation necessary to place the
business of the country upon a substantial
bosis
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

Many will be glad to learn that the Rev.
NJ. II. Harris of Brattleboro is to preach in
the church of the Redeemer Sunday. Jan. %.
The debate referred to last week, is nos.
poned till next Monday evening.
Some non cOmpos meRtis deposited on the
wood pile in connection with the white school
house on the hill, revenue to the amount of
SO or 81, and then decamped. The same was
found one day last week by one of the pruden-
tial committee while removing the wood.
How and when the money came there is a
mystery.
DR.. Martin L. Bruce of Bnttleboro, gave
an interesting, instructive and entertaining
lecture last Tuesday evening on 1.-THE Greed
Ideal"
5. G. Dustin of Keene, our photographer
opened to the public his new set of ambro-
type rooms in Stebbins' block, Thursday
morning, Jan. 10. Mr.. D. comes among us
highly recommended as proficient artist
and doubtless will secure good class of BUSH
ness
Jan. 13, at the Congregational church the
Rev. Mr.. Martin, theological student Of
New Haven Institute, occupied the pulpit
very accePtaDly 10 MS hearers, both morning
and afternoon. He is an emphatic and forci-
BILE speaker, and his manner of delivery easy
and cOmmendable.
A grand concert is to be given at the
Congregational church Tuesday evening. Jan.
22d, under the direction of Prof Clark and
by his school. The Operate entitled cred
Riding Hood" is to be presented and the en-
tertainment, no doubt, will call out a full
house.
Yes, 1--WE met again" that gay and joy
Gus company of young people, on "Wednesday
evening, Jan. ., at Mrs L. p Wise's residences.
Games, music, &c, were the objects of enter
tainment which was concluded with a SUNNI
tuous repast of fine edibles, furnished in tie
dining room. How much gayety is manifest-
ed ana how much gloom is overcome by the
participation in such social gatherings. Let
us have more of them. n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

H. Mason, V. G. Mrs s. d. Brown, II. S. ;
Mrs. II. A. Brown, A. r. s. Mrs L. NJ.
Newton, 2. S. Mrs. II. H. Hackley, treas.
W. II. Phillips, w. Mrs. J. W. Simonds,
chap. Mrs. ]. +. Willard c. w. Ingram,
/. G. w. II. Mason, O. G.. Mrs. r. Han
non Il. s. N. G.. +; Mrs. W. Ingram, l.. s. N.
G. Mrs. S. Reed, II. S. V. G. s. Reed L..
S. V. q.
The following is the list Of letters remain
ing at the post office in this village, Jan. II:
Ladies. May Connall Mrs Julia Connall,
Mrs. Jennie Clark, Mrs Nellie Donahue, ia
outline Haldington, Maggie A. Huges, Fanny
Landfer, Alma Page, Mrs Maria Rogers, Lee
ma NJ. Root, Mrs. Ellen Shea, Mrs. Jennie
Williams.
Gents. Frank Datterley, Geo. Burnham,
James Boyce, J. p. Bracket, L. Bullock Da-
vid Cooley, Henry Cook II. NJ. Cutting, Pat
Cummings, Thomas Conners w. |. Cutting,
VIM. Cain, A. NJ. Dooittle, Peter Demers.
Chas Ellis, Frank Eagan, f. o. FAIR, NJ. A.
Frost, Myron Frost, Webster Fits, G. w.
Hathaway L. Hughes 9, L. Hews, Geo. w.
Howe, o. b. johnson, Asa II. Kelley. G. n.
Marcy d. w. Miller, Frank L. circuit, Chas.
Reed, j. Rider, A. L. Smith, Jno. Sweet,
w. G.. Stephenson, David Walker, Chas. X.
Wood, Joeph Woodland.
Packages. E. G.. Copeland, L. X. Cooley,
A. G. Sawyer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

\ serious railroad accident happened on the
Connecticut Western Railroad, just beyond
Tarifyille, twelve miles from Hartford. at 10
O'Clock Tuesday evening. As an excursion
train WAS returning from the Moody and
Sankey meeting at Hartford, il fell through
the trestle bridge into tho Pennington river
Two baggage and three passenger cars went
down. Five persons were killed and about
twenty-five wounded. The train contained
ton crowded cars and two engines, The bag
gage car and one passenger car broke through
the ice in about three feet Of water, but the
timbers Of the bridge falling on the roof of
the passenger coach broke it open, afTordng
means of escape to the uuiniured passengers
Another car was partly submerged, and the
third fell with its rear end on the bridge pier
and the front resting on the car before it.
The latest details of this terrible disaster
state that thus far thirteen lives are known to
have been lost, and several more will doubt
less be added to the mortuary record from the
list of seriously wounded. The total number
of wounded is placed Mt 80,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

The Uniyersalist Sociable will be held at
S. S. Hunts, Thursday afternoon and even
ing, Jan. 24th,
The Literary Society will meet Monday
evening, Jan. DIST, and discuss the following
question; ResOlred, That pride and fashion
have done more to create the national debt
than war. o. B. Franklin, AFT; J. S. Cutting,
neg.
Names of persons who have died in town
during the year 1877 Charles Billings,
Thomas Gould, Miss Lizzie Sherman, Ehihu
Boyden, Mrs Henry Clark, Mr.. Harris, Mrs
Isaac Brown, Mrs. Solomon Clisbee, George
Gregory, Alfred Tyler, Miss Fannie Gregory
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

Much sickness is prevailing III This yl1s
from the mumps and canker-rnsh md oa|
lage schools are stopped. Mfs. Auetr be
teacher of the large school, has gone ba'
sick
}. c. Daggett, (Ex- Postmastsr) has ny''
ed to Aver Junction, Mass.
Bark and wood are being haniod 10 be
village by farmers as shedding q QUITE GOD
The Jamaica Dramatic CLUB ore nstag
preparations for an exhibition soon.
The Congregational and Baplisl aoci.ts
held union meetings each evening dnripq b,
week Of prayer.
AT the annual meeting of die Conersa.
tional Society, NJ. L. Boynton, j. /. Bung
and E. 2. Russell We're elected c0mmitts
Geo. Kellogg, clerk and treasurer Il. B
Wheeler, auditor
At the annual meeting Of the afockholdr
of West River National Bank Che follow
officers were elected VIM. Harris. +. /
Merrifeld, c. II. Chapman, John Parsons al
John A. Butler, directors. William Harn
presidents John A. Butler, cashier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

A sociable was held at the house of F. l..
Blake, on Tuesday evening, under the au-
spices of the Ladies' Aid Society of the NJ. E..
church
The Park Guard are now drilled once a
week
The examination of William Woodwork
for shooting John Whitney in the billiard sa-
loon, few weeks ago, took place last week
Wednesday and Thursday. After summing
up all the evidence in the case, Judge white
discharged the prisoner. Woodwork claimed
that he shot Whitney in self-defence. Whit
ney has fully recovered. M
The masonic festival held last week was
a grand success in all respects. The receipts
amounted to over 800, which will be distrib-
uted among the poor in Bennington.
A savings bank will in all probability
soon be established here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

Royal Bailey has sold his farm At th,
north part of the town, to John Baker d
Manchester, Vt, for about $500.
The Temperance society had their annus
meeting on Monday, the 18th inst, at Nh
town hail. for the election of officers for IN
ensuing year and elected for president, JoIi
Robertson; vice presidents, ]. W. Stove
and G. A. Houghton sec'y, Mis- Fanny u
derwood; executive committee, j. B. Puffe,
]. c. Bolster F. Il. Cobb.
1t is said that the dramatic club win Civ
an entertainment and play in about two week
for the benefit of the brass band. =
On Tuesday morning, The sth., the me
curry sank to 80 degrees below zero at the re-
idence of jerome Shaw, on the East Putne
meadows.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

Geo A. Brown, A. b.. Of Cambridge,
Mass. will deliver the second lecture in the
course for the benefit of the Townshend Ii
brary, on Monday evening" Jan. q.
The gain in attendance of students at the
Seminary the second year of Mr. Boynton's
principalship over the first was one-third.
The trustees hold meeting this week. Re-
newed efforts are to be made to SECURE the en-
dowment of 81, 900.
The village school in charge of Mr..
Montgomery, senior in Dartmouth College,
is of high order in respect to management
and instruction. G.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

Here is an item which ought to let in a ray
of light upon the brains of even the most UNI
reasonable and unreasoning of the silver mon
ey men in Congress: A clearinghouse in
Stuttgart, Germany, publishes notice in the
Suabian Mercury, the leading journal in south
Germany, to the holders of United States five
and six per cent bonds, advising them, in
view of the danger that the American Con-
gress will enact the silver bill, to exchange
such securities for others before that measure
becomes law. The notice says that the
bonds have already deprecated, in conse-
quence of the proposed enactment, but that a
much more marked decline will follow should
the bill become a law
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

On Tuesday the Democrats in the Ohio leg
islature elected George H. Pendleton to the
United States Senate for the term beginning
March 4, 1879. During the war Mr.. Pendle-
ton was man of well known disunion pro-
clivities, and he has recently announced
himself as in favor of the full reconciliation
of silver and the indefinite postponement of
resumption, so that, on the whole, he seems
to fairly represent about everything that is
anti-democratic in politics and unreasonable
in financial affairs. His election to the Senate
upon such record falls little short of being
disgrace to the good State of Ohio.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

Our readers will heartily endorse the Bos-
ton transcripts brief but comprehensive COM
ment on Senator Edmunds's admirable civil ser
vice letter, which we publish i'll full to-day :
The Senator's statement of the relation of
Senate, and the duties of each, will not afford
much aid and comfort to the senatorial
group, which arrogates to itself the custom
of debating all important appointments, His
letter enunciates the true doctrine, and is u
valuable contribution to the political litera-
ture of the times, being well calculated to dis
sipate some of the heresies industriously cir
culated by machine politicians >"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

A large number of the friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dwight Priest of South Vernon asse4l-
bled unannounced at their home Thursday
evening, Jan. 10. With music and dancing
tie evening was highly enjoyed by all present
and the tables were beautifully supplied. Mr.
and Mrs p. sustained their well earned repu-
tation for hospitality, proving the South Yer
non house tip top place to visit for a social
visit or dance
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

With the exception of the passage of Fer
nando Woods drag-net resolution, elsewhere
referred to, Congress has transacted no bust
ness of Importance since the session was re-
sumed last Thursday. Both houses-the Sen
ate on Thursday, and the House on Monday
have refused to give hearing to the woman
suffragists. The next two or three weeks are
likely to be occupied by the Senate with dry
and uninteresting debate on the silver ques-
ton. On Monday, in that body, Mr.. Ed
munds of this State offered substitute for
the Stanley Matthews reputation resolution,
which states the case for single standard
and the preservation of the public faith in the
strongest possible language.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

The cause of the Turks received another
crushing blow last Wednesday, when, after
desperate fighting Gen Radetsky of the Rus
sian army in Bulgaria. captured the whole
Turkish army defending the Shipka pass,
consisting of IL battalions, 10 batteries and
one regiment of cavalry. This victory leaves
the Russians in undisputed possession of the
famous stronghold of the Shipka pass, and
permits the Car to pour his forces across the
Balkans, with Constantinople as his objective
point, and not much prospect of a very formi-
dable resistance from the Turks, ON his
march thither, should it be entered upon in
earnest 1t is announced that officials on
both sides have been empowered to arrange
for an armistice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

Rev n. F. Perry will preach in the chapel
next Sunday afternoon at 2:3O.
Another pleasant event occurred on
Tuesday eve, the 18th, when the Universaiists
had their festival at A. Whithed's. A large
party were present, and with the drama and
Hines band in attendance while they tripped
the fantastic toe, the occasion was richly en-
joyed The receipts amounted to the hand
some sum of 1874.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

well-known and esteemed citizen of Lon
dondery writes as follows at the end of a
business note just received; In regard to
the two-feet gauge railroad, the people of this
own would accept almost any thing for a
railroad. For myself think that if the two
feet gauge would do the work it is represent
ed that it would do, it is the road We should
have" This gentleman also expresses the
conviction, which has heretofore been put
forth in our columns, and which Brattleboro
has already appointed day to act upon, that
as preliminary measure in the new project
all the towns interested should first vote
squarely ON the question of transferring to the
two-feet gauge the aid already voted to a
three-feet gauge road.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

The PARIS EXPOSITION oTICE TO TIE La
DIES OF NERMoNT,-An opportunity is offered
the women of the United States. for the ex-
hibition of their skill and industry at the ap-
preaching Paris Exposition. 1t is hoped that
Vermont women may be represented, cspe-
clally by slate paintings a beautiful and orig
inal art, greatly admired at our National Ex-
hibition. The expenses Of ocean tlausporta.
ton will be borne by the general government
other express charges at the exhibitors cost
l am happy to say that the Women's Centen-
NAL Commission of Vermont, after paying the
return charges upon goods sent to the Exhi-
bition, $1,000, and also the balance of debt
incurred by the Committee of the Vermont
Centennial Building S1iL0I, have still on
hand SlSf.1j to be applied, if necessary, for
express charges incurred by Vermont ladies
at the Paris Exhibition
For all details and information connected
with the approaching Exhibition, address, i'm
mediately, Mrs. E. A. Caldwell, 3,3ls Spruce
street, Philadelphia, who will have charge of
the Womens Commission in this country and
ut Paris.
There should be no delay on the part of ex-
hibitors, as the government vessels will sail
ON February 18th.
Mrs j. GREGoEY SMITH.
Committee for Vermont
st. Adams, VT, Jan. It'll, 1878.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

It is one of the curiosities of American po-
litical history that George b. Mcclellan and
George H. Pendleton, who were so badly
beaten in the presidential canvass of 1864,
should both re-enter public life now at the
same time, the former having been inaugur-
ated on Tuesday as governor of New Jersey,
and the latter having been elected on the
same day United States senator from Ohio.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

The death of Mr.. Samuel Bowles, editor of
the Springfield Republican, took place on
Wednesday evening at II o'clock. Mr. Bowles
had been very weak since his second attack of
apoplexy a week ago last Saturday, and since
that time his death has been matter of al
most hourly expectation. Mr.. Bowles was
born on the 9TH Of February 1926.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

Referring to the paragraph which we pub
lshed two weeks ago giving the main points
in the curiously complicated case of Mrs.
PATHS Pamela Snow of Coventry, Conn, the
woman who has been married seven times
and has several husbands living, we notice
that Judge Carpenter of Hartford has decid-
ed that the unfortunate and much married
woman belongs in Coventry and that town
must support her.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

T. b. Peterson q Brothers, Philadelphia,
have in press new book by Mrs. Emma d.
f. N, Southworth, entitled "THe Phantom
Wedding; or, The FdH Cfde House Of Flint, -
which is being printed from the authors man
uscript. 1t was written expressly for this vol
ume and has never before been printed in
any form. 1t will be published on Saturday,
the twenty-sixth of January, in uniform style
and price with her IMmael and Self Raised,
which have proved to be so immensely popu-
lar. Booksellers and all others will do well to
send in their orders at once for this book, as
"1he Phdat0m Wedding' is certain to have a
very large sale.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

The gold market, which began to weaken
on Monday made downward movement
Tuesday, which attracted general attention.
The price opened at 1O2, soon afterwards ris-
ing to 1921, when the market became weak
again, and at l ?. NJ. it fell to 1919, which is
the lowest point since April 30, 1862, the
fourth month after the suspension of specie
paYments
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

A score or so of life insurance companies,
including several Massachusetts, and Connect
lieut. concerns, have made a combination for
the weekly interchange of the names of all re-
iected applicants for policies The object of
this combination is to protect the companies
from falsehoods on the part of persons who,
rejected by one company, apply to another,
and also to guard against careless or imper-
feet medical examinations by the companies
physicians.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

Gen. Mcclellan was inaugurated governor
of New Jersey with imposing ceremonies on
Tuesday In his address he accepts the set
Element of the Southern question as final and
satisfactory, strongly condemns the silver
folly, and declares distinctly for currency of
even values and of stable quality
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

We notice statement that Larkin G. Mead
has completed a design for monument to
the late Senator Morton-the monument to be
of marble, surmounted by colossal statue Of
liberty, with profile of the Senator on the
shaft, and panel near the base representing
him sending troops TO the war.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

whooping cough is prevailing toi@
siderable extent
Ice harvesters have Of late been .t@
employed
Shedding is good, and logs, wol u
bark are being literally brought IN.
A goodly number Of neighbour rsi
turned out and drew Otis Pike. Who Is u
long and severe sickness, iino ioi ofsci
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

Bradford T. Scott who died at West
Boylston, Mass, on the 9TH inst. was son
of the late Deacon Eliab Scott of Wardsboro.
Young Scott was soldier in the late war,
having enlisted and served three years as a
member of the 9th Vt. regiment He leaves q
wife and one child, boy of five years
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18
GBeDeruront 9Benit.
BRATTLEBORO3
FRIDAY, JANUARY Is, 1878.

1t is reported from Washington that the
majority of the members of the Ways and
Means Committee favor the renewal of an in
come tax, and that measure enacting it will
be reported with some chance of success in
the,House
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-18

A festival will be held at the Broad Brook
House. Guilford, Tuesday evening, Jan. 22d,
for the benefit of the Methodist Society.
There will be an oyster supper, and various
entertainments. All are cordially invited to
attend.