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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-01

The manner in which the two Davonports
last week raved and fumod through five col
umns of valuable space in their journal (Which
has forever eschowed personal blackgunrd-
ism or billingsgate"), striking wildly in every
direction, without ever once making tenablo
point, or replying squarely to one of the is
sues which has been raised against them, re-
minds us irresistibly of the story Of the farm
er's boy who had had his imagination fired
with reading about the delights of cattle herd
ing in Texas. He had been particularly
struck with the description Of the operation
of branding" performed each year upon the
younger animals, and determined to try the
process on the family cat. Selling an oppor-
tunity when he was alone with old "Tabby'
he heated the poker red-hot and applied it to
her side The poor animal broke away and
was tearing, yellingand pittingaboutthe room
amid the fumes of singed fur and burned flesh,
when the "old man appeared on the scene
and sternly demanded to know what was 60
ing on" The boy, discovered in the very
act, and taken entirely aback, meekly replied
1.-THE fact is, father, that was n leeth hotter
than she could bear" From the way in
which the senior Davenport in particular
emulates the antics of the old cat, descending
to childish personalities because he cannot
defend himself with an argument conyinces
us that lac has been "hit' with something
which is "a lectle hotter" than he can bear
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-01

The editor of the Reformer remarks in his
last issue, with rare modesty, that sit was in
his power by opposition" to have prevente d
the towns from voting aid to the new railroad
the inference being that it is only through
the grace of his kindly sufferanoe that the peo-
pie of West River Valley have ever been per-
mitted to cherish an assured hope for railroad
communication. That such is the case we
have no disposition to deny, and We are all
the more ready to give the Reformer full
credit as a ''power" in the community for the
reason that, if we may judge from the present
expression of public sentiment, should that
sheet continue its attack on the new road for
another three weeks, it will be difficult to find
man in Brattleboro, or on the line of the
road who is willing TO confess that he was
ever anything but friend of the enterprise
From friends and former opponents of the
road alike, there comes an unqualified ex-
preston of condemnation of this attempt 10
cripple it just as the people had got their
money invested in it, aud success was assured.
Hitherto pronounced enemies of the road Art
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-01
MINOR NOTES.

The country learns with regret that Mr.
because of recent domestic bereavements
lie sails for home about the 10Th of August
The receipts of the post office department
this year show a gratifying increase over pre-
ceding years. For the first quarter of 1879
the receipts were very nearly IS, 900, 600, and
were only about $500 600 less than the ex-
penses,
The new railroad law of Iowa allows those
railroads in that State which earn $4,000 q
mile per year to charge three cents a mile for
passenger fares those earning between
$1,000 and $1,000 per mile, three and half
cents, and those earning less than $4,000 Il
mile, four cents This law is 10 have a trial
of one year.
The Philadelphia Press takes occasion to
say, in connection with the suspension of a
national bank, that all the bills in the hands
of merchants, laborers and farmers are worth
their face, while if the bank had been organ
lied under the State laws every bill holder
would be a loser.
OF this the Democrats may be quite sure,
says the Hartford Courant, if another politi-
cal campaign is conducted in the Ubiquitous
manner of that of 1876, northern sentiment
will furnish southern negroes all the transpor-
tation and protection they need, and will pro
vide some way TO settle them in free States,
and maintain them until they are self-sup-
porting
Mr.. Foster, the Republican candidate for
governor of Ohio, has been visiting the iron
regions, the hotbed of initiation heresies in
that State. The improvement of business
has helped the Republicans. A large number
of men who voted the imitation ticket last
year assured Mr. Foster of their support,
Austin Oorbin of New York, president of
the Manhattan Beach company, Coney Island,
has created fresh excitement among the
Jews and brought a storm of Indignation
upon his head, by announcing that the Israel
ties are offensive to his other patrons, and
that he wishes them TO keep away from his
premises at this favOrite resort.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-01

The French people are becoming enthusi-
astio on the subject of canal building. Not
content with an immense scheme for inland
navigation in their own country, by which
the Atlantic ocean and the Mediterranean sea
are to be united, and with the additional
prospect of expanding hundreds of millions
of dollars in cutting a channel through the
isthmus of Panama, they have organized a
company to dig ship canal across the north
ern part of Florida, so that the voyage around
the southern end of that peninsula may be
avoided, and that vessels may 60 across the
country to the Gulf of Mexico from Fernan-
dina or Jacksonville. The chief obstacle in
the way of an immediate prosecution of the
work is the inability of the company to OBJ
tain from the State of Florida special char
ter, exempting its Improvements from taxa
ton. If this could have been granted, the
undertaking might have been completed in
two or three years, as there was and is no
trouble experienced on the score of abundant
working capital, AS it is the enterprise will
be delayed and may never be entered upon.
The cut would make a saving of about GOO
miles in a voyage from New York to New Or
leans or Mobile, and would also allow vessels
to avoid the Florida keys, places which have
attained a sad notoriety in the annals of
wrecks and wreckers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-01

The present summer is dark one for Eng
land Abroad she has incurred the expense
of two wars which have lessened her prestige
without yielding her any substantial benefit,
while at home she is suffering from the pres
sure of distress paralleled only by the ter
rible probation of 1862. The depression of
business seems to be increasing rather than
abating. The disasters caused by the recent
floods are even greater than at first supposed.
Meanwhile, the Egyptian difficulty is just as
embarrassing as before its so-called "settle-
ment." Turkey, with the near prospect of
the Russian evacuation before her eyes, seems
in no haste to carry out the reforms" so
highly Wanted by Lord Beaconsfeld twelve
month ago Add to oil this, the trying prob
lens yet to be dealt with in South Africa, and
England may well say with the warlike King
of Epirus Zone more such victory and am
lost"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-01

Besides his speech at Portland from which
we make liberal extracts this week, Secretary
Sherman delivered addresses at Lewiston,
Augusta Waterville and Bangor before set
ting his face toward Washington on Monday.
The meetings which Mr. Sherman addressed
were all large, and the facts which he present
ed in regard to the financial policy of the
present administration and the practical ef-
fects of the resumption of specie payments
cannot fail to have pronounced effect in a
campaign where the financial question is the
leading issue. The greenback movement in
Maine as every where else, has lost alike in
novelty and in strength since last year, and
Republicans who last year voted the green
back ticket because they WANTED change"
have got through with that sort of thing and
have returned to theirregular party allegiance
Present indications are decidedly toward Re
publican success in the State in the coming
election.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-01

The CENTRAL CONVENIENT AND THE YEI-
LOW FEvER.--A telegram states that il occur
red to some residents of Memphis that posi-
bly, the State of Tennessee might have u duty
to perform III connection with the yellow fever
plague, and that AN effort would be made to
induce the governor to call the legislature to
gether TO consider what sanitary measures are
necessary at the present time. This how
ever, was not thought Of until the United
States government had been appealed to for
tents and rations until, III fact, the tents
were furnished and large part of the popu-
lation of II city were eating rations purchased
by that very central government which the
men they elect to Congress denOunce as n pos
tive danger and standing menace to the
liberties of the people. And now there comes
a demand from the authorities of St Louis
for tents to establish a quarantine camp.
why did they not apply 10 the State nuthori-
ties Missouri is IA rich State, and il certain
ly seems to be the duty of the local govern
ment to do its utmost To protect its citizens
from dangerous disease before calling upon
the general government for assistance For
several years class OF helpless people in the
South have been sun oring from an epidemic
of violence hundreds of people have been
murdered, and thousands have been denied
the protection Of the laws against the lawless.
and tens of thousands have been deprived of
their political rights-why not establish a ma
tional board to secure these tens of thousands
safety and justice? Those who suffer from
these evils are hundred times as numerous
as those who have suffered by yellow fever.
II the general government is under obligation
to protect the residents of States against one
kind of danger, why should it not be charged
with the duty of protecting them from great
er wrong ?-BOStoA Journal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-01

and this place, and the fire was both times. AS
it was believed, entirely extinguished tho
sheep, apparently, being uninjured Upon
its arrival here the car was set over into the
Central Vermont yard, and the yard-master
once examined it without discovering any
signs Of fire. Afterward it was again dis.
covered to be on fire, and the fire was once
moro rxtingushed aud the car was finally
sent along. 1t was a mistake that the sheen
were not properly inspected before they were
allowed to 60 on, but the mischief resulted
through ignorance Of the real condition Of
the animals. 1t should be warning for
greater care in future.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-01

On Tuesday. July 20, party from this
place visited the famous Black river gorge.
They came home delighted with the days ex-
cursion, and gave a glowing description OF
the wild beauty of our Vermont scenery.
Another company of - or 30 went
out the same morning TO Echo hill about
three miles from this village Reliable per
sons report that a remarkably loud and clear
Response WAS given by the surrounding hills,
The boarders at Phelps's hotel are having
a pleasant summer. They allow themselves
but little rest-walking, riding, or eroquet
playing filling up nearly all the hOurs of sun
shine. They propose giving a dramatic en-
tertainment for the enlargement of the village
library. @.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-01
THE VERMONT PHOENIX, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY AUGUST L.

If &c. N. D. is anxious to find out about
in charge" let him ask Robert Harris, who is
the manager Of the Erie railroad at this time,
and he can get a truthful statement from a
first-class railroad authority, and from one
who is a man as high in the confidence Of
capitalists as any railroad manager in the
United States.
When these few questions are clearly and
intelligently answered by this learned author
ity in railroad affairs, we have a few more of
the same kind which we wish TO PROFOUND
as we are very anxious to have the public un-
derstand the matter thoroughly, Honestly"
and fully.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-01

Perhaps the most marked indication of
coming permanent prosperity in this country,
is the increased tendency of the people to en-
gage in farming. The records of the public
hind Office show that the amount of land en-
tered for settlement in the year ending June
30, 1879, was upward of six million acres, or
an area larger than the State of New Hamp-
shire. The average number of acres taken
up by each settler is 100, which would &C
co unit for newly settled population of 80,
900 during the year, though double that num-
Der would be nearer the truth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-01

That awful scourge, diphtheria, which
has for the last five years been the terror OF
this place, stiIl prevails to some extent, None
of these mountain homes, with their pure,
bracing air and sanitary laws strictly observed
are exempt, Around many friends no little
ones are left, and almost every home has its
vacant chair" The last victim of this dis
ease was Markie j. IAughnA, aged six years
and eight days, eldest son of james and Jose
phine r. Laughna, and grandson of Deacon
David Carrier, making the fifth grandchild
he has lost of the disease in the past three
years
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-01
GBtDtrmont 4Benit.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, AUGUST l, 1879.

"But to do strict justice, we ought also to
say that the prevalent impression that the
Phgnis is bribed outright to take the course
it does, is, in our opinion, incorrect. RE
.t0rmer Of last oeek
Will all our friends please cut this ''vindica-
ton out, and paste it in their hats. As soon
as we saw it in print we felt relieved of the
greatest load that we ever remember to have
carried in our lives
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-01

Prof L. E. Stratton, for two years prin-
cipal of Powers institute at BernardstOn, has
resigned to accept good position elsewhere,
and the Powers trustees have chosen as his
successor Mr.. L. NJ jackson from Maine, a
graduate of the Wesleyan university in -,
and for some time engaged in teaching in the
Pine Tree State and at Warehouse Point, OF.
The Powers building is to undergo consider
able internal renovation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-01

Thirteen new cases of yellow fever and
three deaths from that disease were reported
at Memphis last Saturday, and IA cases on
Sunday, with 8 deaths. The undertakes
records show that "a of the Il deaths in the
city last week were from the fever. On Mon
day there were Is new cases and one death
and on Tuesday cases and deaths. OF the
lG, 40 people now left within the city limits,
only 1867 are believed to be subject to the
fever. Figures are published showing that
the city of Memphis and Shelby county in
which the city is situated, are financially able
to take care of their own sick, if they were SO
disposed. New Orleans has been thrown in
to panic by the reported appearance of the
fever there. People are leaving, and quar-
antine against the city has been established.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-01

outspoken in their denuncation of the author
of the attack, and the feeling is daily growing
stronger and more universal. Some of the
most indignant men we have seen are among
those who originally opposed the road, but
who now say that they do not want to sec the
money already paid in about three-ffths of
the whole amount lost beyond recovery, MS
would be the case should Mr. Davenport's at
tack accomplish its apparent object.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-01

Ben Butler has signitied his readiness to APP
ernorship of Massachusetts, provided, always,
that those who last year called him to that
position and supported him at the polls 'haye
not changed their minds, and that 'the uni
versal desire for reformatory changes in the
administration of the state government has
not been gratifed.' Butler and his friends
are evidently agreed in the opinion that these
conditions have been duly fulfilled and a cal
has been issued for convention at Worces-
ter on Sept. Is to 'ratify" his nomination
and select general State ticket
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-01

President Hayes has accepted E. W.
Stoughton's resignation as United States min
lister to Russia on account of i'll health.
CORTLAND Parker of Newark, N. j., has been
mentioned as Mr.. Stoughton's probable sue
cessor but it is said that the President will
defer making any appointment until Con-
gress meets in December, so as to avoid the
possible embarrassment of having the nomin-
ntion rejected by the Senate after the APP
pointee has gone to his post
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-01
A Sensible View Of the Grant"Room.,

IRON the Boston herald
We do not believe that Gen. Grant will seek
the presidency again, nor do we believe he
will refuse IA call which he considers loud
enough. He carries cool head on his shout
ders, and believes in his star. If he wanted
the presidency never 30 much, he would know
how to conceal his desire, and to gain strength
thereby His reticence and GOODNESS are
strong points which give him an immense
advantage over aspirants who work for the
nomination. He stands a better chance to be
the Republican candidate in 1850 than any
other man in the country and events may
make 1t impossible TO nominate any other
man. The Democrats in the extra session
gave his canvass great impetus. They sue
ceeded III making Il good stock of Republi-
can thunder, and providing materials which
the Republicans will use to fire the northern
heart This brings Grant to the front, for the
people believe in his obstinacy. What was
only "bummers' boom" becomes a great
popular movement. We do not believe that
there is any cXigency, or likely TO be any. to
call Grant to the helm again Such call
would be as much as to say that lie alone can
preserve the country. We believe that he
would repcl large part of the independent
vote, which was disguised by the dishonesty
of the bummers who surrounded him before
But he mny be nominated and, if nominal
eu' We huou!u LOt hhe 10 preulct thht he would
not be elected and, if elected he would be
inaugurated. We should regret to see Grant
president again. 1t would indicate a bad
| tendency in the government. 1t would be
| going backward. But when we think of the
"solid South" in the Republican convention,
and Of the weak policy of the Democrats in
| Congress, We confess that the Grant boom
is the most natural thing in the world, and
that it is stronger because of the people push
ing behind than of the politicians pulling be-
| fore
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-01
GuiIFord Centre.

-lIev. NJ Ii. Harris will preach in the
church next Sunday afternoon at O'Clock,
and there will be Sabbath school concert at
O'Clock the same evening. cordial invi-
schools
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-01

Mrs NJ A. Muzzy, a retuned missionary.
speaks on manners, customs and mission work
in India, in the Congregational church Sun.
day, Aug 3, at > P. NJ.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-12
CANADA.

New YORK, Dec. 10.-An Ottawa,
Ont, special says a shocking case
of neglect has just come to light in
Hall, near this city. A boy,
seventeen years Of age, was
taken. down with smallspox
and his family deserted him. The
neighbors, hearing of it, went with
food to the house where he was
stopping. On entering the room
they found the youth covered with
blood and at the point of death.
Food being placed to his lips, he
ravenously swallowed it. An "ex>
animation showed that he had eaten
flesh from one Of his arms in his
agony Of hunger. He died a few
minutes after the arrival of the
nelghbOrs. l ELs sre[ .s.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-12
FOREIGN NEWS.

=
LoNDoN, Dec. IA dispatch
from Cabul says that the most dam
aging evidence has been obtained
against Yahiga Khan, father-in-la
of the Ameer, Yakoob Khan, in the
discovery of mounted copy of a
large map of Turkestan, defying
the conqueror's name, in full, with
the date 1866, hidden in box con-
tanning clothing found in Yahiga
Kahn's house.
Fl BERLIN, Dec. 11.-A dispatch
says a st. Petersburg letter states
that on the same day the Czar ar
rived at St. Petersburg, the revolu'
tionary committee issued a most
violent proclamation, which is being
distributed daily, and in which they
avow that the late attempt on the
Cars life was made by their Order,
and though the attempt failed, they
are not disheartened, but are ready
to try again. a 4..
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-12
VIRGINIA.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 1O.-In
the General Assembly to-day three
additional State officers were elects
ed, viz: Carbin M. Reynolds, of
Botetourt county, for Treasurer, vice
r. M. T. Hunter A. f. Walker, Of
Richmond, for Superintendent of
Public Printing, vice R. E. Frayser,
and Samuel G. Williams, of Rock,
ingham county, for Superintendent
of Penitentiary, vice Samuel A.
Swami. Over three hours were
consumed in the election of Super>.
intendent of Public Printing, the
nominating speeches in the Senate
bringing on partisan debate
of a strong and bitter
nature, which delayed the
work of both houses. Three more
Offices remain to be filled to~morrow
and then the Readjusters will have
full control of the State Govern
ment.
FREDERICKSBURG, Dec. 1.-THE
leading Democratic citizens Of, Rich
mond county, Virginia, headed by
Charles Pitts, their recently elected
member of the Legislature, have
just petitioned Judge Jones to in>
clude in the jury lists such of the
colored citizens of the county as
the Court shall think well qualified
to serve as jurors. They say the
step is both proper and important,
as they believe this class of our
fellow-citizens are entitled to such
representation. Judge Jones has
granted the order prayed for.
PETERSBURG, Dec. IA large
number of colored emigrants from
Goldsboro, N. c., have passed
through here during the past few
days en- route to Indiana. A notice
able feature is a large number of
women with infants in their arms.
They go without leader and ap-
pear in good spirits.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-12

Committee. He then rose and re-
ported the bill to the House, where
upon it was passed.
Mr.. Hubbell, of Michigan, from
the Appropriations Committee, re-
ported the Pension Appropriation
bill, which was ordered printed and
recommitted. The bill appropriates
$32,400,000, an increase of three
million dollars over last years ap-
preparation.
The House then adjourned.