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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03
Dfaths.

In BrlHleboro, Aug. 81, Mrs. Rachel Ball of Three
Rivers, Mass, aged 40
Iu Marlboro, Aug. 81 infant son of John Blanchard.
In Guford, Aug. 81, Betsey Richmond, aged 81.
In Wilmington, Sept 2, Andrew b. Medbury g.
In Guilford, Sept. 2, Judge Benjamin o. Tyler Of
Trenton, n j.. co.
In Wilmington, Aug. 20, Edith, daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. j. II. Kidder, aged years mos.
In Marlboro, Aug. "a, Mary L. Adams aged Is yrs,
months.
In Wardsboro, Aug. Al, Fredk K, son Of Luther
aud Aurelia Whitoomb aged 80.
In Reone, n. H., Aug. IS, Hon. Vim. P. Abbott, 69.
In Bondyille, Aug. 20, Fanny wife OF James WI
liams aged 60.
In Osceola, Wis, Aug. l6, at the residence Of her
daughter, Mrs. WIN. Kent Mrs. LauriLda Kidder,
widow Of the late Timothy Kiddcr Of Fayetteville,
aged 80 years, 0 mos.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03

Powers Institute has commenced another
prosperous torn. The new preceptress, Miss
L. o. Putnam, wins golden opinions.
Rev Mr. Pierce and wife are spending
their vacation at Arlington, VT
Corn abundant and carly, rowen heavy,
apples plenty and defective, potatoes a usual
crop, and a wonderful harvest Of blackberries.
Miss Carrie Barber goes TO Minneapolis,
Mimi. Sept. Is, to teach, and Miss Clark to
Chicopee, Mass.
A union picnic was held Aug. 2ith in
Sylvan Grove.
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Nfm advertisements.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Taxes
~ for 1877 have been placed in my hands, and col
lection thereof will be legally enforced if not other
wise paid. S. N. HRRRlCK.
Brattlcboro, Sept ), 1880. 1t
NOTICE is hereby given that the partner
~ ship heretofore existing between S. L. Morris
aud A. Is. Curtis, under the style Of Morris Curtis
ia hereby dissolved by mutual consent.
S. L. MORRIS.
A. u. CURTIS.
Brattleboro, Aug. as, 1880 S63S
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03

The horse ST. Julian, owned and driven
by Mr.. Hickok of San Francisco, trotted a
mile against time at Chester Oak park Hart
ford. Conn last Friday, in the remarkable
and Unprecedented time of 2:ll4, beating his
former record by one-half second.
Five boys, aged from 10 to Is years, liv-
ing in Lowell Mass, undertook to steal a
ride ON top of passenger car, when return
ing from an excursion last Saturday night,
and when within two miles of their destina-
ton were all struck by bridge and killed.
Six passengers and two of the crew were
lost by the burning of the steamer Marine
City, on Lake Huron, last Sunday.
-Four white young men, disguised, went
to a negro cabin near Cochran Ga, last week
Wednesday night, broke open the door and
began firing into the cabin. The occupant,
John Brown, killed two brothers named
Dykes with Il shotgun and escaped. A coro
ner's jury, for wonder rendered a verdict
of justifable homicide.
Gen. Grant has refused the presidency OF
the mining company which was recently of
fered him.
President Hayes and party left Washing
ton for Ohio and the Pacific coast last week
to be gone about two months
-Ouray, tho good chief" of the Ute In.
dams, died last Friday of Brights disease.
Richmond, Va, was visited Monday
night by one of the fiercest storms ever known
in that section. For two hours rain fell il
torrents, accompanied by almost incessan
thunder and lightning. Shoeker creek, il
the lower part of the city, overlooked anC
deluged the houses of the negroes, driving
the Inhabitants from their beds.
An insane man has been discovered in
secluded hut in Berks county, Pa, where he
has been confined twenty-seven years by hi
| brother.
| Martin Winrick's house near Madison
Wis, was discovered to be on fire Sunda!
night, and persons breaking in found Mrs
Winrick's body riddled with shot, lying in
pool of blood on the floor, while that of he
husband was on the bed, bleeding from tw,
CHASTITY wounds. Tue couple had lived un
happily together The old man is suppose
to have shot his wife, fired the house ant
then killed himself. Several of their grown
| up children live in the neiglborhood.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03

Davenport is clear There are six men
in this place who did not hear that copper
head speech-one who wasn't there. L. 5.
forgot to say that those six men weren't in
Wilmington when the speech was made.
While hunting bees on White hill, recent
ly, ]. Cheney and his son saw two bears chas-
ing flock OF sheep.
@. l.. Brown has taken down his old saw
mill and has the timber nearly ready for erect
ing a new and larger one.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03
Marriaqes.

In Wilmington, sept. ID, by Rev. L. Kinney, Mr..
Geo. H. Streetcr Of Brattleboro and Miss Mabel NJ.
Smith Of pomfrot.
In Cambridgeport, Mass Aug. Is, by Rev. N. II.
Harris Chas. W. Alden Of New York city formerly Of
Brattlcboro), and Alice A. Hutchings Of Cambridge
port
In No. Hoosick, y. Y, Aug. 1, by Rev. A. T. Clark,
Uriah y. Streeter Of Vernon aud Emma T. Hale OF
Bernardston, Mass.
Guilford, AlmOn u. Moore Of Marlboro and Eta NJ
Howe Of Z. Dover.
In West Randolph, Aug. 10, by Rev. V. NJ. Hardy,
assisted by Rev. VIM. s. Baisdell, Col John b. Mead
and Lamra Z. Kmhall
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03

Only two representatives from Windham
to the musical convention at Bellows Falls.
Certainly such drilling is needed here.
Carrie Prentiss is very sick with typhoid
fever.
Summer visitors have departed.
The following is an epitaph suggestive to
the Democratic party as to the result of the
November election:
"To all my friends bid adieu.
more sudden death you mover knew;
AZ was leading the old mare to drink,
Shekcked and killed me quicker n wink
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03
wa.ertO~n Union Live stock Market,

TUESDAY, Aug. 81, 1880.
Market Boef-Choice 81 25G7 60; extra Sc 1907 (;
hrst quality OO(a6 SO; second quality 0OS5 81 f;
third quality 0Oa4 10. ~
IN B-Choice includes nothing but Stalled 100 to
400 H. hullocks Extra and fret quality include the
best fat oxen. Second and third qualiyinclude oxen
and two and three year old steers.l
store Catte-working oxen, pair, from slOO 1870
aI6O. Mich Cows and Calves 2O@ so; extra bO96b.
Farrow Cows lO@25. Yearings 1914 two years old
I2@25; three years old 20 ass.
swine-western fat live, 3lc.
Sheep and Lambs-ln lots ~ oOa4 W each extra
SOFA 90 each, or from 3a l-2c y n. Spring lambs
5aGc
Veal Calves, 2Aa5 lac, 1900
Brighton Hides l-lcFb. Country Hides1 l-29se
Country Tallow l-2@4c,
Peits soc each. Calf Skins 10 Lee . n.
Poultry Toe y n.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03
For Sale.

Tannery and Currying Shop, with good water and
steam power machinery aud tools Situated in JACK
sOnyille VI, 10 miles from Shelburne Falls depot,
Mass. Capacity Of tanning and ourryng $4,000 sides
Wax Leather per annum. Price 81, 800 Terms easy
For further particulars inquire Of Coon, Croker
Co.. Boston, Mass, f. O. Starr, the premises or Of
the proprietor, p. STARR, Bratteboro, Vt. u2s
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

The real estate known the Tyler property situat-
ed on North Main street in the village Of Brattleboro,
facing the common on the north and Terrace street
on the cast, that its view cannot be obstrneted.
The property surrounded with shrubbery and large
shade trees and the buildings thereon consist Of
two-story dwelling house and barn. slated roofs This
property can be bought at price low that the pur-
chaser can II no choose remove the buildings there
small building lots very desirable large lot To-
Gated Of the very best portions Of the flourish
ing village Of BrattlebOro. s. n. HERflCK.
Brattleboro July 81, 1880. uS1
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03

NOTICE.

Notice IS hereby given that application will be
made to the next General Assembly Of the State Of
Vermont, for the charter Of railroad, beginning at
the southern terminus Of the Vermont Valley railroad
in the town Of BratteborO, and extending sOuthery
through the towns Of Brattleb0ro, Vernon or 3ui-
ford to the south line Of the State OF Vermont.
Brattleboro, Aug, 81, 1880. 1888
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03

-Rev. James Eastwood of Clifton Springs,
N. Y, will preach in the Uniyersalist church
next Sunday at 80 2. NJ. All are cordially in
vited.
The ladies circle will meet with Mrs. A.
Withheld next "Wednesday afternoon, Sept :.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03

d. l.. Moody's union meetings here last
week were well attended, and good deal Of
interest was manifested.
We had two inches Of rain in the month
of August. tits very dry now, and the springs
and streams are very low. p.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03

On Thursday evening of last week j. L.
Martin and +. l.. Waterman addressed n
large enthusiastic and apprecintiye audience
issues.
There are III Republican and As Dem
ocrnt Yotors in town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03
VERMONT MUTUAL.

The ual meeting Of the members Of the YER
mont Mutual Fire Insurance Company will be held at
their office on the Goth day of October A. d. 1880,
o'clock p. m, for the choice of Directors and the
transaction Of other business thought proper when
met. By order Of the Directors.
JAMES T. SABIN, Secretary
Montpelier, September LIST, 1880. 36-I2
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03

Senator Conkling expects at Least 10000
Republican majority in New York State, and
Secretary Dorsey thinks it will be 10000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03
Wanted-.An Old Fashioned
Tall Clock.

Any one having an old fashioned tall brass clock to
sell can do 50 by addressing
$3.50 Chaplin NEt1 Bank, Springfield, Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03

I OST by the subscriber, Friday morning,
IL 10th inst, between Williamsvile and J. d. Red
ways a wallet containing between S23 and S24. The
finder OF the same will be suitably rewarded by leav-
ing it at the PkuniX office or with the subscriber.
A. NJ MERRIFIELD.
Williamsyile, Aug. %, 1880. 1887
NOTICE is hereby given that application
IN will be made TO the next session Of the General
Ass mbly Of the State Of Vermont to annex part Of
the town of Townshend, in the county Of Windham,
10 the town of Grafton IN Eaid county, being all Of
School District No. 10 in said town of TOwnshend eI-
cept the land known the Burbce lot.
Grafton, VT, Aug. 90 1880. 35-37
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03

. WARTKD-A pleasant tenement Of or rooms
Possession taken Oct. l. Address L, care box 1855,
BrattleboTo, VI. ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03
Estate of Frank G. Howe.

All persons owing the above estate must make pay
ment to the undersigned on or before Sept. 90 All
claims remaining unpaid at that time will be left with
attorney for collection
j. W. BURNAP,
II. T. BROOKS,
Braltleboro, Sept. p 1880. 36-3T Admire.
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Market Reports.

NEW YORK, Aug. 81. Flour-Superhne Western
and state, IS 5O6A 10; choice do, SOC so; white
wheat Western extra TO66 5Oi patent Minnesota
double extra lO@6 90. Wheat-No. Chicago OF (;
No, Milwaukee 10; winter red o. Rye $50 SEC.
Barley 9Oc. COTn-steameT miAed As l-2c; ungraded
mixed soc western yellow 81 Oats-mixed West
ern $50 soc; white Western $50 AZ. Purk-new mess
as rs. Butter l4G26c.
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For SaIeI

My Household Furniture, consisting Of chestnut
chamber set complete, chestnut bedstead and bu-
reau three sets springs, l cottage bedstead, pine
bureaus, chestnut extension table, chairs stoves,
i Magee range, base burner with oven attached,
paror cook-refrigerator, stone Jars etc. One Estey
4 Co. cottage organ, netr.
36tf II. W. SlMONDS, Forest So.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03

The closing of Wade Hampton's mouth is
the first Republican disastor.-N. y. Tribune.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03
a Wan Nho.c Curlo.lty !. sstl.ned.


The following is a copy of a bona fdc letter
which was sent to the Def,tmcr editor last week.
We have the best Of reasons for believing that
it is n sample, in effect, of many business
communications which the Dcfdmer has been
receiving for some weeks from every section
of Windham county. Fearing that that paper
may not find room for the letter. we give our
readers the benefit of it. The letter was not
furnished us by its author but came to us
through an entirely Legitimate and reliable
channel, Ed. PHOENIX.
JAMAICA, Aug IS, 1880.
Editor If Re- former, Dear Sir: l have
been watching to sec what course the Reform
er would take in respect to paying the reward
of 500 offered in a recent issue for any re
liable, tangible evidence" that Chas n. Dav-
export was copperhead, etc. am now sat
isfed that you do not intend to pay the money.
am further satisfied that THE PHOENIX has
become entitled to ii by furnishing such evil
dence. l am acquainted with the II men who
made oath TO the truth of the statement con-
tanned in The PHOENIX and, of course, with
the fifteen men who signed the first certificate.
know them to be reliable, truthful men ;
men of character and reputation men whose
bare word, unsupported by oath, will carry
conviction wherever they are known. You
| further said that If the IL men would make
affidavit Of their statement, you would pay
over, or produce five times as many witnesses
to disprove the charge and then afterwards
you try 10 dodge 10y saying that their state
ment does not quite come up to the conditions
of your offer. l am dissatisfied with your
| shiftings and evasions. wish TO deal hon
estly and squarely myself and TO encourage
it in others. l should feel that was encour-
aging the opposite in extending further sup.
port to a paper which l think is taking dis
honest course am like many other Repub
licans in this town, who have taken the Re
former to see what you had to say. My curl
osity is now satisfied thoroughly, and desire
you to stop sending it TO me longer Enclos
ed please find four dollars, the arrears of my
subscription. Very truly yours,
| H. F. WoLCoTT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03

EOR SALE AT A BARGAIN-A history
IL Dwelling House, suitable for two families stu
ated on Reed street. in the southerly portion OF the
village Of BrattebOro, being the house and lot now
belonging to the estate Of ID. NJ Bradley. Said prop
erty hrstrate renting property and will be sold a.
public auction unless sold at private sale soon.
s. n. HERRICK, Administrator.
Rrattlehoro July ~. 1890. tf3l
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StarkGy}WGIlnal,
me- MBERS OF THE NEW ENG
LAND COMBINATION CLOTH
ING co., HAVE REMOVED TO
THE OLD BOSTON CASH
STORE"
LOOK OUT FOR BARGAINS
NEXT WEEK!

I ITERATION NOTICE.-This is to GER
Il 4 tify that have this day given my son, ALBERT
IRWIN, his time for the remainder OF his minority,
and shall claim none Of his earnings nor pay any
SOLOMON THAYER.
Vernon, Vt, Aug. l6, 1880. $3.50
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03
Wanted...A Good Farm Hand.

To the right man steady employment-One that has
been used to horses preferred. Apply to
GEORGE WARWICK,
3j-37 Houghton Farm, Putney, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03

The habit Of administering quinine In powerful
doses as an autdote to nalarial malpdies was once
dan erOusly common. Happily this practice has un-
dergonc wide reform. Not only the public, but pro-
fessional men. have adopted-not wholly Of course,
but largey-Hostctcrs stomach Biters as safe bot
anc substitute for the perDicous ahaloid. The CON
sequences Of this change are most important. Now
fever and ague sufferers are cured-fOrmerly their
complaints were only for the time relieved, or half
cured the remedy eventually falling 10 produce any
appreciable effect except the doses increased.
course of the Bittcrs ptrsstcny followed breaks up
the worst attacks and prevents their return The ev
idence In favor Of this sterling specific and household
medicine is Of no ambiguous character, but positive
and satisfactory and the whence 1t proceeds
arc very numerous.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03
New York stockand Money Market.

NEW YORK, Aug. 81. Money 293 y cent. oil
,ull. Government bonds
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03
VOTERS, ATTENTION
LAST CALL!

The Board Of Civil Authority will meet Al Room No.
o. town hall, on saturday, Sept 4, at O'Clock p. m,
aud Monday, Sept G, at the same hour, to correct
the checklist Of voters.
JACOB BsTEY, Chairman.
Brattlehoro, Sent. ., 1880.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03

AGENTS AND CANVAssERs
Make from SIS 20 $50 per week selling goods
for 4. q. RlDEOUT CO., 10 Barcay-st, New York
Snnd for ihnir CataOHue and ToIms.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03

wanted to go, for did not tell him where was going
what my business was. He told me would have
to see Superintendent j. II. Holden, and the words he
tHoldenl told me were: "If you are going to get
your naturalization papers, you may go. don't care
how you vote.n l must say that never have been
asked to vote with them Uhe rm) or any foreman in
the works. / have never been offered campaign
document, paper Of any political description, by
them. | have worked there about Ave years, and I
have not seen any budozng. know never have
been; can speak for myself. Now such statements,
here, hurts our cause. Respectfully yours,
II. ". LENNoX.
4. 81 ask that you be kind enough to publish this
statement, in justice to my employers aud myself
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03

Mr., Editor: SEQ in special despatch from Bel
lows Falls, dated Aug. 81, statement that ian en-
charge because he lett his work to go up to Windsor
for naturalization papers," Now allow me to correct
this. When asked my foreman to get on, he did not
want to let me- on account Of job Of work that
wanted to be done; and he did not know where
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-09
WASHINGTON.

:, WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-The SEN
ate, in executive session, confirmed
the nomination of j. d. Wilson as
Postmaster at Murfreesboro, Ten
nessee.
F John B. Hussey, of North Caro-
lima, has been appointed Librarian
of the House Of Representatives.
The President sent to the Senate
today the nomination of VIM. H.
Parrier as Receiver of Public Mon
eys at Huntsville, Ala.
The National Greenback Labor
party conference met here to>day
with 125 delegates from % States
in attendance. Hon. 7. II. March,
Greenback Congressman from
Maine, was elected Permanent
Chairman, and a committee ap'
pointed to report upon the time and
place for the National Convention
to meet to nominate a candidate for
President.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-09
OHIO.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 81. B. Man
nix, assignee Of Archbishop Pur-
cell, yesterday fled in the Probate
Court schedule of real estate
which he claimed to be liable to sale
for benefit Of the creditors Of the
Archbishop. The schedule covers
all the property of the Catholic
Church in the city, the Cathedral,
Church and Parochial school build
ings and lots, the property to be ap-
praised, but now estimated to be
over million and a-half. The at,
tempt to make this property assets
for the creditors will be bitterly
construed. A meeting of the cred
tiers will be held to-day to decide
on the proposed appointment of
4. 5. Trop as attorney for the
Bank creditors in place of Mannix
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-09
THE INDIANS.

PUEBLO, Col, Jan. 8.-With
twelve Utes in charge, Lieutenant
Taylor and ten men arrived here
yesterday, and Immediately pro-
ceeded east. Between two and
three thousand people congreg ated
at the depot, and chang the red
DEVILS" ''shoot the numbering
fiends," and like expressions, were
frequently heard from the crowd,
and the Indians we're pelted with
coal by the boys, who boarded the
coal train on the side track. The
savages were terror-stricken and
completely cowed. A move was on
foot in the morning to organize FIVE
thousand men and lynch them, but
cooler counsels prevailed, and the
citizens determined to let the Indi-
ans pass without injury. Had there
been any ipjudicious action taken
by the troops or miners no power
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-09
No Moro Hard Times.

If you will stop spending 30 much
on fine clothes, rich food and style,
buy good, healthy food, cheaper and
better clothing; get more real and sub
stantial things Of life every way, and
especially stop the foolish habit Of EN-.
ploying expensive, quack doctors or
using 80 much of the vile humbug
medicine that dots you only harm, but
pat your trust. in that simple, pure
remedy, Hop Bitters; that cures lways
at trifllng cost, and you will see
good times and have good health Zee
another column.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-09
MINOR DISPATCHES.

BALTIMORE, MD, Jan. S.--A eol-
lision occurred last night near Mar
tinsburg, West Virginia, between
two freight trains, on the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad, The particulars
are not known here yet, except that
a number of cars were thrown of
the track. .I .tH ..s w
MoRRIsTowN, N. j., Jan. s.
The miners in four mines, near
Dover, Morris county, have struck
for an advance from 81 % to $1.50
per day. The strike began in Bo'
ker Mine, and it is thought that it
will be general. At the mines
orders for ore are largely in excess
of the amount mined, and it is ex-
pected that the men will get the de-
sired advance. No violence is ap-
pretended. n.H
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-01-09
school Exhibition at Caledonia.
GRAvEsToN, Jan, 8, 18'


Mr.. EDITOR: 1 had the pleasure OF
attending Mr.. J. w. Ssylor's exhibi-
tion at Caledonia, in the 10Th district
OF Knox county, on the l9.h Of De-
cpmber, 1879. ...yg .ss w
At $40 O'Clock the spacious church
was crowded to Its utmost capacity,
and by 7 its aisles were entirely filled,
M any having to stand upon their feet
to obtain room In the house At all.
The exercises were opened by Rev. 7.
p. Rutherford. The Intelligent re-
marks by the Professor upon the OBJ
ject of his exhibition, and the inn
portance of good order on such occa-
sions, were not only eloquent, but ex-
actly to the point. 81. .1
We would have been pleased to have
passed a special compliment upon
each individual who performed so in
telligenlly upon the stage, but for the
uake OF brevity we will only mention
few of the many notable ones.
or declamatlons, there Was quite q
long list. The first defamation, by J.
w. Rberrod, subject, mount Tabor"
was delivered in clear and forcihle
\ manner, which clearly presented the
great contrast Of Christ and Napoleon
npon that Mount. Second, ]. s. Bell,
| subject, "Address to Bunker Hill. The
\ sneaker disclosed some marks Of fu-
! tnre oratory, or at least thorough dis
| RI nIIne. Third, chsrade, "The Con-
| founded Miller" was well committed
and carried out to perfection. "Our
Indebted ess to the Greeks" by J. A,
Monday, and "a Eulogy On Daniel
Webster by G. w. Dunford, were de.
liyered in an intelligent manuer. We
would say to the young men, perse.
vere. Next. q composition by Miss
Anna Ault, subject, "The Future
was highly appreciated by the whole
audience for the good style and scien.
tific manner in which 1t was COM
posed.
Miss Jennie Blake, subject, "ToC
Many Beaux," was very appropriate
and read exceedingly well. Many
dmired her as the belle Of the even
log. .r.-.
Miss Maggie Blake, subject, "Cour
age !" Miss Mary Blake, subject. "Tht
Prize OF LIfe;" Miss Lizzie Pinner
subject, " Evening Fades Away
were read in clear and distinct man,
ner. They were quite eloquent, and
did great honor to themselves and
| teacher. '
The best essay was read by Anns