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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-09

FREDEmCK DOUGLASS ON THE NEGRo Exc
DUs Frederick Douglass says he is opposed
to the coored exodus from the South because
it is not the proper solution of the southern
question. That question will not be solved
and cannot be solved until the constitutional
provisions guaranteeing equal rights shall be
peacefully executed in every State of the I'm
ion, South as well as North. He is opposed
to this exodus because it is wretched sub
stitute for the fulflment of the national obi
firmly bound to protect every American citi-
zen of whatever color, He says: EARNED as
the negro now is with legal and constitution
al guarantees, and being the muscular and Ia
boring arm of the South, / cannot yet believe
that, with these advantages, he is so desti-
tute of mutual power that he cannot make
living terms with those who want his labor,
and must have it or accept poverty and ruin
instead My counsel to him, therefore, is to
bide his time to labor and wait in the full as
surance that time and events will, sooner or
later, establish his rights in the South upon
enduring foundations. have seen many at
tempts TO lash colored men into schemes of
emigration. l am old enough to remember
the Haytien emigration scheme - years ago,
another to the British West Indies 40 years
ago, another still to Central America Is years
ago, and they only served to unsettle the
mind of the colorcd people, dernging their
plans of enterprise for home improvements,
and were transient, rs | believe this one will
be- The hundreds may go, but the millions
will stay behind, and will finally have their
wisdom in SO doing rewarded with peace and
prosperity"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-09

Acknowledgment General.

Mr.. SAMUEL KING, THE AERoNAUT, has lust
made an important announcement Backed
by sufficient capital, he has engaged a tract of
ground on Manhattan beach, near New York,
to be inclosed in high fences as a protection
against the winds, and from whence lie pro-
poses to make repeated ascensions, day and
night, fora period of months, in two captive bal
looms, each controlled by a cable 1000 feet in
length, and each containing 100, 900 cubic
feet OF hydrogen gas, manufactured for the
purpose on the spot. His observations of
wind currents and atmospherical phenomena
will furnish him data which will aid him in
his grand eliminating experiment which he
is said to DO now seriously contemplating
that of crossing the Atlantic in a balloon doub-
lie the size of either of those employed at
Manhattan bench. 1t is stated in this conn, c.
ton that coating for the material of balloon
has been discovered which is absolutely im-
perineable to gas, fact of immense inpor-
lance to the atmospheric navigator thus rem
derlng long aerial voyages perfectly practical
Die. Nj. Glfard recently cut out and examin-
ed several sections taken from all parts of tie
monster balloon constantly employed by him
during the long term of the Paris Exposition.
and found them sound and seryiceable still,
as Well as free from all signs of corrosion.
Mr.. Kings numerous experiments in this di-
reetion have afforded him much valuable in
formation, warranting his conviction that he
can make an air voyage of month"; duration,
a sufficient time, with thirty-tv mile breeze,
to carry him round the world.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-09

The long-looked-for single-scull race, on
the Tyne river, England between the Amcri-
can oarsman, Edward Hanlan of Toronto,
Ontario, and John Howdon of Deloval, Eng
land for goo side, took place Monday, and,
as was generally expected, resulted in vic
tory for Hanlan. The course was three miles
and three furlongs long. Hnnlan won by six
lengths, distance which he might have large
ly increased with the greatest case, as he
played" with Howdon over nearly the whole
course frequently stopping rowing and al
lowing his competitor to come up, and then
starting ahead of him with few vigorous
strokes. Once he stopped and sponged the
water out of his boat, amid the laughter and
cheers of the spectators who lined the shores.
His time was 32:Oj.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-09

Terrible Explosion OF DYNAMITE -Thir-
ty packages of dynamite shipped as blasting
powder from Montreal on account of William
H. Vanderbilt, TO be used in blasting the De
troit tunnel, exploded in the Grand Trunk
freight yard at Stratford, Ont, Monday, de-
stroying $3.50 900 worth of property and kill
ing and injuring several persons. The shock
of the explosion was felt by neighbOring
towns, and was thought to be an earthquake.
Underneath the dynamite car Il hole several
feet deep was scooped out by the explosion.
The end of the brick freight shed and por-
ton of the roof We're blown down. Several
wooden buildings near by were blown into
minute fragments, and 80 cars were torn into
splintcrs and as many more damaged.
The debris is lying thickly scattered on and
around the track. The business part of the
town is nearly mile from the scene of the
explosion, but it shared in the disaster. Val
liable plato glass windows We're broken and
many others We're blown in, frames and all,
and people walking in the street were thrown
to the ground The force of the explosion
was so great that fragment of iron weighing
over pound was driven through the window
of the Crown hotel one-half mile away. Two
railroad employees working in the yard were
blown into fragments, the foot of one of them
being found 200 yards OFF, George Hawkins,
a car dealer, had both eyes put out by spln-
ter and is not expected to live. Three other
men were also badly injured. The office of
Drysdale a. Porter was shattered into thous-
and pieces, and yet, Strange to say, two clerks,
who were inside, escaped unhurt Another
man, who was walking toward the freight
house, was blown over fence, but escaped
with few scratches. The car containing the
explosive was being switched in the yard Mt
the time of the accident.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-09

The AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY has recently
changed its policy in regard to the method of
dsposing of the Bibles and Testaments which
they publish, and in future they will be sold
by regular book deal Frs instead of by auxiliary
societies alone, This change removes the
ground upon which the principal criticism of
this society's work has been based, and it will
tend to greatly increase the circulation of the
different styles of Bibles which the society
publishes, The American Bible society's i'm
print is q guarantee of textual accuracy, of
good printing and binding and of marvellous
cheapness, A good Bible is sold for % cents,
and testament which is well printed and du-
rably bound only costs five cents. With the
Scriptures obtanable at such minimum prices
no one need be without them, and one of the
best practical methods of effective and help
full Christian work is to aid this society in its
laudable purpose of furnishing Bibles and
Testaments for all grades of tastes and purses
and free of cost to those who are unable to
buy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-09

The Mississippi valley is not likely to be
seourged with yellow fever again this season,
if strict attention to sanitary conditions can
prevent it. New Orleans is setting the ex-
ample in cleaning up. Besides the regular
board of health and rigid enforcement of
quarantine, it has an auxiliary association
which expects to spend 800, 900 raised by
private subscription, covering overcrowded
graye-yards with river sands, seeing that gar
oage is carefully removed, the cutters flushed,
disinfectants distributed and public officials
and private property holders reminded of the
necessity OF keeping sharp watch for filth. II
any cases break out in spite of these precau-
TONS they are to be strictly isolated by estab-
ishing Gordon of sanitary police about the
infected habitation. To insure the same pre-
cautions elsewhere and prevent the spread of
epldemics by interstate efforts "A sanitary
council of the Mississippi valley has just been
formed at Memphis, the national and Michi-
gan and Illinois boards of health uniting in its
organization. New Orleans agrees to faith
iully report any outbreak of the fever there
by telegraph, and between home cleanliness
and public association it begins to look as if
the mississippi valley had determined to take
All the precautions known TO medical science
70 SUI; out the dreaded pestilence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-09

The Ladies' Circle will meet with Mrs
Stackwen at the vernon House" next
Wednesday afternoon and evening. 1t is
hoped that oil the members and friends will
be present, as this closes the evening soca-
Dies for the season. Rev. NJ. II. Harris COM
menced his labors with us last Sunday for the
summer After services the Sunday school
was recognized, and the following officers
elected for the year. Superintendent, ]. NJ.
Morrill, assistant superintendent, Mrs. S. b.
Houghton treasurer, Mrs. Geo. II. Hub
bard Librarians, Geo. F. Barber and E. G.
Wood
The Congregational Aid Society will
meet with Mrs d. S. Priest, Thursday after
noon' May 10Th. All are invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-09
cisos under the charge Of the president Of the
Sunday School Society, Rev. p. +. Barnard


The school has opened nicely with about
30 pupils.
o. /. Sherman has gone TO Boston to
purchase goods.
DR.. Hurd has removed his Office to Mr.
Jackson's on the cemetery road.
The gardens are being stirred and the la.
dies are pushing forward any amount Of
house cleaning.
Mr. Gilbert Lamb has given his house n
fresh and different coat of paint.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-09

For months Mrs. Herbert w. Jacobs has
been suffering from jaundice and dropsy of
the bowels. Water to the amount of 1929
lbs. has been taken from her within few
weeks. Her many friends will be happy to
learn that she is now comfortable and thinks
she is slowly regaining her health.
Rev. N. II. Harris will preach in the
Uniyersalst church next Sunday p NJ at =
o'clock. Let all the friends take note and be
present at the services
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-09

Somewhere, long years ago we came across
story, which we quote from memory as
suggestion to the Democratic leaders. When
the water was high on one of the western
rivers, steamboat pilot Numbered into a
false channel and found himself land-locked.
For a time he was loath to admit the misguid-
anee, and kept assuring the captain that there
was IA way out" At last the situation be-
came too obvious for denial, The pilot was
driven to acknowledge his bad steering.
Captain he said, there is a way out but
| guess we will have to find it by backing -
Boston Herald
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-09

The law passed by the last Legislature of
New Hampshire requiring persons to make
oath to their possessions, and to particularize
as to property which too frequently escapes
taxation, was severely denounced in some
quarters soon after its enactment, but since
it has been enforced there appears to be a
very different feeling. The assessors have
dis covered that the State is much richer than
previous inventories of taxable property have
indicated. Reports from various towns show
a decided increase of property in spite of the
shrinkage of real estate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-09

A REMARKABLE RESCUE The rescue of a
party Of imprisoned miners, at Wilkesbarre
Pa, few days since, was one of the most
remarkable cases of the kind on record
They were slut in by the falling in of large
portion of the mine and the only way to re-
lease them was to cut n passage-way of 1900
feet through rock, Slate and coal This was
accomplished in -four days and nights. Dur
ing the latter part of the time, as there were
indications of fre-damp, the driving and cut
ting of the coal had to be done with the pick
alone. The opening into the mine was ef-
fected at s A. NJ. ON Monday. Mine superin-
tendcnt Smith was the first to enter lie
found some of the men cooking breakfast
from steaks taken from the mule which the
boy who was sent to alarm the men of the
impending disaster had fortunately taken
with him. The mule was killed by the men
on the second day of their imprisonment
The remainder of the party were engaged in
changing the direction of an air course. The
entire party-consisting of seven men and
boys-used all possible dispatch in getting
out of the mine, when they were received by
an enthusiastic crowd which cheered the res
cued men and their delverers. The en-
tombed miners say that during Saturday and
Sunday they could hear the rescuing party
firing blasts When the blasting ceased they
believed that the work had been stopped and
they were abandoned to their fate. They say
they could have subsisted at least two weeks
longer, had it been necessary, upon their
supply of mule meat A running stream of
water supplied them with the means to salts
fly thirst The men had been imprisoned
five and half days. The sum of 500 has
been presented to each of the rescued miners
by the Lehigh and Wilkesbare Coal Co.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-09

The old story that the great war secretary,
Edwin NJ Stanton, committed suicide, as re-
vamped in Gen Dick Taylors book of war
"reminiscences has been eifectually exposed
and crush ed by the testimony of Surgeon
General Barnes, who attended Stanton to the
last and was with him when he died; of w.
S. Dupee, who laid him out, and David Jones,
who watched the body. All these men agree,
and their evidence must be accepted as con-
elusive Stantons death was sudden, but the
result of natural causes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-09
West BrattIsbOrO.

The ladies of the Congregational society
will give an entertainment at Academy hall
this friday evening, consisting of readings,
tableaux, statuary, etc.
John Henkel has the contract for manu-
featuring the new Hosford combined writing
desk and sewing machine cabinet, of which
Mr.. II, G. Field is proprietor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-09

HEADQUARTERS G.. A. r.. ADJUrANr- }
GENERALS OFFICE, NEW York
CITY, April %, 1879.

GENERALS OFFICE, NEW YoRK
CITY, April %, 1879.
l. In compliance with the requirements
of the rules and regulations the Both of May
will, MS heretofore, be observed as Memorial
Day.
The Commander-in-C Chief regrets that it is
necessary to remind some of the comrades
that the day is sacred to the memory of our
heroic dead and is not in any sense a time
for pleasure excursions, or merry making of
any kind. He calls upon all right-minded
members of the order and those who sympa-
thize with us, to prevent by any and all
means in their power, any attempt to use the
day for any other purpose than that for which
it was instituted.
II. Attention is called to the following
resolution adopted by the National Eucamp.
ment at Springfield Mass, June {, 1878:
Resolced, That all flags hoisted upon Ne
mortal Day be at half mast.
By command of JOHN G. ROBINSON,
COMMANDMENT Chief.
HARVEY B. DENIsoN.
Assistant Adiutant General
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-09

The farmers in this vicinity are com.
mencing their springs work in earnest
On the 3D. inst, II persons of this place
Joined Spofford Grange. The order seems to
be in a fiourishing condition.
%. E. Randall of this place gave a lee
ture on insects at the Grange hall on the 9Th
inst. TO u very appreciative audience.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-09

Mr.. W. g. Onkman, who married daugh-
ter of Senator Conkling last week, is described
as being tall, well made, straight, somewhat
of an athlete, dignifed, reserved aristocratic
quiet, republican, a Philadelphian, was
formerly cotton manufacturer, and is q man
of cool business Judgment in railroad affairs.
Rumor has it that the Senator disapproves of
the match, and that it was for this reason that
he absented himself from the wedding
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-09

Secretary Sherman seems to be coming to
the front as a candidate for President in $50
OF course, he would have the moral support
of the administration. Should he run for
Governor in Ohio, he would be fairly ON the
road. and the Republicans could not afford to
set him aside. 1t would be pretty opening
of the campaign for Sherman and Thurman
to have a wrestle in Ohio BOStOa Herald.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-09

1t is a fact of some interest that Gen. Bris
tow is a citizen of New York now, and, as
SUCH in better position to get hit by pres
idental nomination than when he resided in
a State Overwhelmingly Democratic, He is
attending strictly to the practice of his pro-
fession, but that does not prevent him from
being an interested observer of political
events - BOstOn Herald.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-09

Our village school opened on Monday,
with Miss Abbie L. Fish as teacher.
We are now fully prepared to blossom
out. Both our merchants have returned from
market with new goods, and our milliner also
has good stock Of new styles. CARL.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-09
JBe Vermont pBonit.
BRATTLEBORO;
FRIDAY, MAY ., 1879.

A labor convention, composed of both
white and colored delegates is now in session
at vicksburg Miss, its object being to CON
slider the causes and the measures necessary
to prevent the emigration of colorcd people
from the South.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-09

The Sabbath school anniversary will be
ned next Sunday, May 18th, at 8 O'Clock p NJ.
In addition to the reports of the superintend-
ant and secretary there will be suitable eyer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-09

A company of children are playing 'Pin.
afore" at Wallack's theatre, New York, with
great success. None of them are over . years
old, and several of them are much younger.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-09

Rev. Lewis Grout is engaged in remod-
cling the Reeves house. lately purchased ny
him. preparatory to occupancy
posdoo Fisber's new house is under way.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-05-09

Mr. ]. W. Dexter and family from Phila-
delphia have arrived at their summer resi-
dence
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Hold on to your tongue when Won ara
lust ready to swear, lie, speak harshly. Of
use an improper word,
Hold On to your hand when you a,,
about to STRIKE pinch, steal or do an i'm.
proper act,
Hold on to your temper when you are
angry, excited, or imposed upon, or other
are angry about you, N's''
Hold on to your heart when evil associ.
ates seek your company and invite Won 10
Join IN their mlrth and reyelry, "
Hold on to your nRme at ali times. FIR
u % Of more value to You than gold, bisb
places, or fashionable attire.
Hold on to tho TRUTH for 1t will serve
y Y EelI. and do you good throughout
Hold on TO your virtue; Il is above ali
p1Ge 70 you in all times and places,
=, noiu on 70 your good character; for 4
Is and ever will be your best wealth,
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La
dAyV' concluded she, dropping her voice
to = mysterious whisper.
ro3f urace was deeply impressed; cue
called her healthy children around her,
anu threatened them with all manner Of
penalties II they ventured again 10 Ill
treat Eliza, promising 70 complain TO their
iather, Of whose more energetic correction
they oil stood In much terror But she
had . tenderness Tor the walllng child, 20
hated ny tue rest Of ~ little world and
although she believed MtS. Rooney, she
believed her most unwillingly "MaYbe
the poor crathur' u no beyery long trouble
some; she looks but sicklyi she'll die
quietly, an yonIl got rid o. the trouble
that way" said the wise Mrs. Rooney, In
comforting accents, rs she got up to take
leave.
Grace sighed. She took Eliza out Of the
cradle, apd pressed her 70 her bosom.
Even though she were q .changeling, she
was dearer to the woman'S heart than her
own child, growing upsOmewhereo brother
70 Airy'land, and she did not wlSll to see
her die. For the true Eliza, stolen at q
lew weeks old, waSalmost forgotten while
thH unfortunate elm Eliza was daily
trial Of love aud patience, and had been
80 for aye years.
Joseph MeDonagh, rs Mr. Todd's bailifI,
had often dangerous work TO do, and Grace
was uneasy about him when he did not
return home at the usual hour. lie went
out one morning to serve several eiect-
lnent processes upon tenants at some dis
lance from Bnncrana, saying he hoped to
be a. nome by ! O'Clock; but the day
Waned, and there was no sign oil him.
whats keeping him, anyway" was
the question that Grace asked over and
over again, rs she paced the little yard on
NE lookout LOT her husband, forgetting
that her offspring, hording cattle In the
Held, or playing careleSsly In the gutter,
couia moi answer.
Mother, said Eliza from her cradle,
my iathers In sair trouble this minute,
out I'm ava 70 help him."
She lay unusually quiet for a quarter OF
an hour, seeming to be In drowsy state.
"But he's oil right now; he'll 10 hume
soon, SAD sue at the end Of that time,
opening her eyes, and looking grayely al
her mother.
supper was ready. The door opened,
ana zoe came in, covered with mud, and
ms clothes torn.
save ns, Joe! What ais You" cried
drace. u served the notices, Grace dear,
an l was comm away. l was all RIGHT as
l9r as the wee brig at RoshinO, when six
inc Brady and McLoughlIn boys met
me with stAnes In their hands. They
Pelte1 me, an they beat me, an l
thought I'd DO kilt entirely, when all at
once was ava trae them n the other end
O. the brig an Gamma tell you how got
ava, Tor dinna know myself but just "a
was there, an they were at the far side,
shouting an cqrsing an shaking their
SUCKS atme. lts the quarest thing | seen
IN al my days.
Grace related how Eliza had told her
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The Chicago IatrOtmn doubts whether
u Mary Anderson wero real "JuIla,"
and the gentleman who supports her q
genuine Clifford" It would be like thls:-
Julia I'm voice like q steam CalIlope)-
Clifford, why don't you speak 10 meV
Nnhord lat the top Of his Voise)-One
word; poyou still love me?
lula ian octave higher, but in the same
Clifford with llj-Then come TO me.
can n, 1he marriage DO broken Oh honorahlY /
T %l.,Iotu with 4 mighty Shoptl-IL can.
Sulia with lung poWsI phenomenal and
m'iaegiousl Then take me.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-11-22

Boulder Garlnsr'' Iime-Ellu Club, In Detroit Free
The Committee on tho Judiciary, to
whom had been referred the question of
a reform in spelling for the colored race OF
tho land, made full and exhaustive re-
port. Below are given a list Of words and
the changes in the manner Of spelling
them suggested by tho committee and
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$500 Re,rnrtI.

They cure all diseases OF the Stomach,
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Tor a case they viii not carp OF help, or
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or Proverbs smother column.
For sale by Laughlln Bsos. 4 Co., whole.
sale druggists, Wheeling, W. Va,
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II feel that l have been benefited.
ana can now attend TO the ordinary dulles
Of my business without serious inSonyen.
leneQ. desire TO add my testimony 10
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90 as TO the virtues and healing proper.
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Cox Dunbar, Di'coVdr Of Bethesda Water.