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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-12-17
The Increasing Power OF the IrIsb
Land LeRnue.


A Dublin despatch to the London
Times says 1t is hardly correct to say that
anarchy prevails in Ireland, for there is
very distinct and potent government which is
rapidly superseding the imperial government,
and is obtaining the ascendency. IL
rules with an iron hand and a promptitude
which enforoes instant obedience. Its code
is clear, its executives resolute, its machinery
complete, and its action uniform. There is
government de Jdcto and a government dc
Jure, the former welding q power which is
felt and feared, and the latter exhibiting only
pomp, but little reality of power. The for
mer is terror to well-doers. The law of
the Land League is becoming the law of the
land, and while the law Of the state is costly,
and, to large extent, suspended the new
law is effectively administered cheaply and
conveniently. The League courts are spring
ing up In various places, and the people in
structed to have disputes decided by such
courts and to go no more to the sessions
The local magistrates in the west of Ireland
have lately been surprised to find no cases are
brought before them except by the police.
The people have been for some time advised
to take this course, but they are now begin
ming to act thereon. As rule, the penalties
which such courts have the power Of inflict-
ing are regarded with more dread than those
NANaNA
ton of the new government, the levying of
taxes, is most effectively fulfilled No rate
assigned by law is half as promptly paid as
the tax which the League imposes. Licenses
to sell at fairs and in the markets are requir-
ed by the new government, and their produc-
ton is enforced by summary processes The
only element wanting to constitute the new
government as the body of a country is
standing army, but the materials for one are
now being fitted for use when called upon
The knowledge Of this fact creates deeper
alarm because with an armed and disaffected
| population around them the loyal subjects Of
the Queen in many places believe that the
danger which turks beneath it is more formi-
dable than visible terror. This fear is rather
confirmed than allayed by the military prep
arations of the government, and the arrival
Of the first battalion of Coldstream Guards
and the order for two more regiments of
troops indicates on the part of the authori-
ties a consciousness of impending danger.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-12-17

Warmer but more snow.
"A donation to might friday for the ben
eft OF Rev. L. Kinney.
AT the town meeting Wednesday it was
voted to raise 80 cents on dollar OF the
grand list to defray the expenses Of the town
the current year.
Probably such a time as the present for
the scarcity of water has not been experience
ed by our citizens for years, especially those
who dwell on East Main street, where most of
the residents have had to go to the river or
melt snow for water for weeks.
Willie Riddell is spending few weeks in
Boston.
George Haynes, Joseph Courtemanche
and A. L. Childs have connected their resi-
dences with their places of business by tele-
phones, and in consequence of their cheap
moss and efficiency many more are contem-
plating doing the same.
The lecture at the Universalist church
next Sunday evening is entitled Deborah"
Article 10 in relation to the prohibition
of sliding on the street, etc, has been conspic-
uously posted by order of the village trustees.
The Presiding Elder of the Springfield
district will preach in the NJ. E. church Sat
urday, the 18th inst, at l p. NJ, and on Sun
day, the 18th, at l p. NJ
will have Christmas tree in the M. 4. church
on Friday evening the 2+th. Preparations
are being made for good time.
At the close of the service last Sunday in
the NJ. L. church the pastor, in behalf OF the
society, presented to Mrs. Luella Rice silver
cake basket and pickle jar. The pastor in
his remarks referred to the fifteen years Mrs
Rice served the church as organist and the
Sunday school az teacher of the infant class.
The remarks were responded to by her faith
er, Mr.. Israel Haynes, who il one of the old
est and most faithful members of the church.
Mrs. Rice started with her husband last
Monday for Ann Arbor, Mich, where they
intend to spend the winter. The good wish
es of her many friends will go with her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Wolcott of this
place were visited by about GO of their friends
last Tuesday afternoon and evening, and re-
minded by them that they had been married
Just 80 years. The afternoon was spent IN
social visiting and partaking of bountiful
repast. Tho evening was spent in singing,
and speaking by their pastor, Rev. J. Haml-
ton, with a response by Mr.. Ashley Stone.
The gifts presented were not numerous, but
all were useful, and thankfully received. The
children were all present and added much to
the enjoyment of the occasion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-12-17
VERMONT NEWS.

The barns and out-buildings of Mrs.
Hunt of West Haven have been burned loss
$1,000.
The selectmen of Addison at their free
mans meeting neglected to make grand
jury aud petit jury list, and this has resulted
in the venire being filled from adjoining
towns, much to the disgust of the citizens of
Addison.
The price of hay has advanced in Addi-
son county to $l7 and Sls per ton, and is
scarce at thai. Many predict it will soon
reach $50 per ton. Purchasers are taking all
there is to be had.
The Champlain granite and marble COM
pany, organized last season under the laws Of
Vermont with head quarters ut Nergennes
have had gang of men busy the entire sum
mer constructing docks, roads, derricks and
out-buidings, including a boarding house for
the employees, and have opened the quarry to
the bed rock and made a few shipments be-
fore the close Of navigation. Granite experts
pronounce it of superior quality, EI-Gov.
Redheld Proctor is president and f. W. Coe
treasurer.
Mrs. Meaker, the child-murderess, was
taken from Montpelier to the house of cor
rection, Monday, for safe keeping, there be-
ing a lack of accommodations at the State
prison.
The up-eHpress mail on the Bennington
& Rutland railroad ran of the track, in con-
sequence of broken rail, just below South
Wallingford, Monday afternoon. The Pull
man palace and the passenger car rolleddown
an embankment into a meadow five or six
rods from the track. No one was killed, but
several of the passengers were badly cut and
bruised. Among those most seriously hurt
was Mrs. A. p. Childs of Bennington, who,
with her husband and daughter, was ON board
the train. Mrs. Childs was cut about the
head aud hands, but was not seriously injured,
and the same is true of the daughter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-12-17

H. X. White from Woodstock recently
trapped fifteen foxes, besides large amount
of small game, within three miles Of the viii
lage.
There has not been so many students at
the Academy during the winter term for
many years as at the present, which speaks
well for the Faculty.
Jerry Powers and wife are keeping the
village school to the satisfaction of all, this
being their second term. z.
Santa Claus has big job on his hands
this year in Townshend as each Of the church
es is to have two Christmas trees, and every
Sunday school scholar expects to be remem-
bered.
The Sunday evening lectures at the Con-
gregatonal church were never more careful
ly studied and replete with thought than the
series on Jacob" which are being delivered
the present winter by the pastor.
Leland and Gray Seminary has an addi-
ton of two students the present week.
No lack Of Christmas goods at the stores
in Townshend this year.
Much satisfaction is expressed in this
vicinity over the reduction in railroad fare.
Rev. Mr.. Butler began a course of lee
lures upon the book Of Genesis last Sunday
evening which are to be continued for several
weeks
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-12-17

PROPOSED NEW RAILROAD FROM WINDSOR
TO BosToN.-For some time past, D. c. Lins-
ley, Esq, has been engaged in preparing for
the survey of a new railroad called the For
est Line" running from Windsor to Green
field, N. II. Since the purchase of the Sulli-
van railroad by the Connecticut river road,
the Central Vermont has been looking for an
other outlet to Bellows Falls, and it is said
that the latter company will extend their road,
which now ends at Windsor, by building q
new road down the west side of the Connect
icut river to Bellows Falls, straight line
drawn from Windsor to Boston would nearly
cover the line of this road-which is said to
shorten the present distance 20 miles. The
grades are said to be easier than by any exist
ing route. The Central Vermont is making
the survey, but it is understood that parties
who are connected with the Northern Pacific,
the Grand Trunk, and the Boston d Lowell
railroads are interested in the work.-Bur-
lingtOH Free Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-12-17
POndviIIe.



In The PHGNIx of Dec. 10 noticed an
.r,icle on Distinguished Vermonters."
Among others who are fast winning distino-
ZION is A self-made man from our own vicini-
80 1t seems but few years since Col
lin was one Of the "Pondville boys" his
esrly home being about a mile distant in
Marlboro, from which town he enlisted AL.
though now a Massachusetts, citizen he was a
Vermont soldier. His many friends here will
feel deep interest and perhaps bit of pride
in the following item clipped from the Boston
Evening Traveller Of Dec. 1. NJ.
"The Massachusetts, Electoral College elect
ed Col Herbert E. Hill as its messenger to
carry the vote Of this state 10 Washington.
Col. Hill was with Gen. Sheridan all through
The war, and was in all Of his battles in the
shenandoah Valley. He was one Of the
few Massachusetts, men who saw General
sheridan arrive on the battlefield after his IA
nous ride from Winchester twenty miles
away, having personally captured one of the
first rebel skirmishers who came at daybreak
upon the Union picket lines. Since the war
he has served three years on the staff of Gen.
Hobart Moore, of the state militia, and has
held high positions in the G.. A. r. Colonel
Hill is also secretary of the Middlesex Club,
and it was largely through his efforts that
Gen Grant was brought to this city as the
guest Of that organization. His election is
deserved recognition of his standing as a SOL
der, citizen and Republican"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-12-17

from the Philadelphia Record.

lhIpm tue EnHauelPulA heCuIu'l
Judging from the display which has been
made in Congress since the opening of the
session, common sense is about the last thing
that actuates the Democratic leaders. The
laundering stupidity of the majority in pre-
venting needed legislation, impairing public
confidence and in many ways prejudicing
the business interests of the country by ut
terly senseless fitting against political wind
mills. is monumental to say the least. Histo-
ry ought to teach these men something but
the lessons of the past seem to have been
wasted upon them. Neither experience nor
reason appears to influence them. The end
of such short-sighted folly can only be dsas-
trous. The election is a thing of the past /;
its result is beyond question. The country
needs peace and quiet, that its material re-
sources may be developed. The legislator
who seeks to nurse old differences or raise
new ones, who caters to an unhealthy sec
tional feeling or fans the embers of party
strife, is q public enemy, and should be re-
Parded as such
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-12-17

A choral club has been formed with p.
Hosmer director, DIR. Coombs president, Dali
sy Allen secretary. This club meets weekly
in Mr.. Aliens parlors.
Mrs. Griswold from whom DIR. Dean, in
connection with the physician in this place
removed cancer, has so far improved as to
return to her home in Brooklyn, with the
prospect Of full recovery.
Preparations are being made for union
Christmas tree on the evening of the oath,
when it is proposed TO remember every child
in town between the ages of 4 and Is. The
exercises, consisting of an operetta, some Sc
leeted speaking and Santa Claus visit, will
be held in the town hall.
The benevolent society connected with
the NJ. E. church met on Thursday afternoon
with Mrs. Ralph Park, numbering about So
This society has for its object now inside re-
furnishing of the church.
Powers Institute has commenced term
of unusual prosperity. The new preceptress
wins much favor.
The ladies of the Congregational society
are preparing a revised edition of their cook
book published several years since, which
has met with great favor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-12-17

There will be donation at the Metho-
dist church on the evening Of the oath inst.
for the benefit of Rev. w. NJ. ellis, and also
suitable Christmas services with Christmas
tree. All are invited.
Mr.. Ware of Townshend has moved into
H. A. Wilbur's house on Summer street.
-Lucius Putnam of West Wardsboro has
sold his farm to his brother, VIM. Putnam.
At their crystal wedding, which came of
on the 7th inst, VIM. Clark and wife were
the recipients of many valuable gifts from
their numerous friends.
The lumbermen are improving the fine
seighing in hauling logs to the mill and lum-
Der to the market. Business is lively and
every man can find employment if he has
disposition to work.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-12-17

The next lecture in the course will be
gwen on Monday evening, Dec Goth, by
Hon. j. w. Patterson. His subject will be "a
trip through Switzerland and the Alps"
The sleighing still holds out well and our
farmers and lumbermen are busy drawing
wood and lumber. Business is very good
and everybody is in hurry. We expect
more building here another season than there
has been for several years.
There are number of our people who
want to know who the correspondent of the
Detdmer is in this town. II you happen 10
see Charles 1 wish you would ask him.
j. U. Beers has finished up his tanning
business in this place, and bought farm in
Whately, Mass, and will move on to IL next
week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-12-17
DecIsISn In the Central Vermont Rail-
road Case.

DeciaIOn In tho Central Vermont Hail.
road Case.
The decision of the Supreme Court in the
great case of James Il. LAngdon ct al u.s. the
Vermont and Canada Railroad Company ct
ais, heard at the general term in Montpelier
in October 1879 has at length been announc-
ed. 1t definitely settles the long disputed
question of the priorties of the different class
es of securities upon the Vermont Central
and the Vermont and Canada railroads, in ia
vor Of the holders OF the trust securities. "
The opinion, which covers something more
than one hundred pages of legal cap, and is a
very elaborate document, was drawn up un-
der the direction of the court by the Hon.
Homer E. Royce, first associate justice, and
is eoncurred in by the full bench. The effect
of the decision is to make the first, second
and third equipment bonds the income and
extension bonds, the guaranteed bonds,
amounting in all, with interest, to about five
million dollars, a first lien upon the trust
property. The rent due the Vermont and
Canada and the principal and interest due the
first and second mortgage bondholders are
made secondary to the above named oblga-
tions. The court postponed the considera-
ton of the status of the floating debt (about
a million) and the debt due the Central Yer
mont (about eight hundred thousand) for the
present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-12-17
Waterfowl Union Live stock Market.

81
Market Beef-Choice, 81 5Oas SO: extra, 75a7 as;
rst quality 75R6 SO; second quality 75a5 So third
quality, 75aL rs.
[N. B.-Choice includes nothing but stAll.fed 100
to 400 To- bullocks Extra and first quality include
the best fat Second and third quality include
oxen and two and three year old steers.l
Store CAttle-Working oxen, per pair, from 500 to
100. Mich Cows and Calves, 40 35A45 Farrow cows,
l0a27. Fancy COWS, 6Oa6O Yesrlings, 7al4; years
old, l2A25 years old, 20a38
Swine-Western fat live, at 3-sa5 3-4c h. North
ern dressed hogs, lac.
Sheep and Lambs-In lots, 50 so, OOa5 90 each /;
/ -2a5 lac.
Veal Calves 2a8c per ID.
Country Hides, Sas lac per ID. Country TAow,
per ID.
Poultry-lOc,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-12-17

About 80 friends and relatives gave Miss
Mary Robertson, daughter of I. N robert
son. surprise party last nd W cSsn and S IooIet
and various other gifts were presented.
j. Stockwell killed pig last week
months old, which weighed, when dressed,
379 lbs. q co. Thomas killed one from the
same litter few days earlier, weighing 80.
Several others have pigs from the same litter
whose weight is not yet ascertained; They
where purchased when small of John b. Fisk
who has STEW more left of the same Sort
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-12-17
Market Reports.

NEW YORK, Dec. "a. Flour-Superhne Western
aud State, 34Oa4OO; extra do, 450a50O; patent Min
nesotA, Gas as. Wheat-No. 2 Milwaukee, l.2l uu-
graded red, l9al l6; No red, III Rye-OGc. al co.
Barley, ungraded Canada, 91c.Al.30. Corn, ungrAd-
ed, 55a5s SAC; No. 2 So l-2460 "a. OAts-No. 2,
A4al4 "a; do white 45aI5 "a. Butter weak; state
40 49,; Western, 15a26 Cheese-state, 34a13; half
skins, l-2A9 Ia.
CHICAGO, Dec H. Plour-Spring superfue, 400
a9 .5O Minnesota patents 5.75a7.75: spring extras
IOOl5q5 Wheat, No. 2 red winter, l.O1; No Cbica-
go spring. LOO. Corn, 40c cash. Oats, 32c.
ST. LOUIS, Dec IA. Flour irmer. Wheat lower;
No. 2red fall l0l 9taI03 is, cash. Corn, Al 5sat2
l-S cash. Oats, SO Ia.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-12-17
NEW GOODS
FOR THE
HOLIDAYS
AT THE STORE OF
HQHGHTQN ( KUECH.

New LOT Of ClOakS and Dol
mans, bought at reduced price
and will be closed out very low
for cash. A new Cloak, DOlman
or Shawl is the best Christmas
or New Years present you can
make. Lots of nice Black
CaShmereS, black Henrietta
Cloths, black CaShmeTeS, black
ArmureS---SOme in splendid
QuaIitieS---COIOred CaShmereS,
COlOred Monies, Flannel Suit
ingS, etc, TO be closed out at
extremely low price. Lots of
SILK Handkerchief in all styles and
QualitieS-.-the best assortment ever
shown in town. Large line of La
dies, Gents and Children's Linen
Hdkfs., in hemstitch, embroidered,
cOlOred borders and plain white, in
all qualities. Lot of Fancy Ties in
Silk, Muslin and Lace. Lot of Jap
anese Ware, in Brackets, Card Re-
ceiverS, Match Safes, PenhOlders.
Lots of Hoods, Jackets, Leggins,
Nubias, MufllerS, Tippets, Nit
tens, Gloves. All kinds Small
Wares. Also another lot of those
seamless, new-prOcesS Wool Hose,
for ladies, gents and children---eY-
erybOdy likes them. Another LOT
Of those cOttOn-flannel remnants
that are selling so fast; save your
money by buying OfuS. Large stock
of COttOnS, bleached, brown and
cOlOred---nearly all bought before
the rise. A few Horse Blankets
left, that will be closed out at some
price. We will sell Carpets for the
next 80 days, for cash, at less thar
Boston and New York priceS--- dom
fail to see them. Ladies', Gents
and Children'S Underwear at low
prices. CALL AND SEE US.
HOUCHTON g. KUECH,
DON'T FAIL TO PAY YOUR BILLS WHEN DUE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-12-17

BOSTON, Dec IL. There is very firm feeling for
WOOL and for all grades tn market susAins full prices
but for some days there has been quieter feeling,
usual at this OF the year although the business
OF the week fOots up fair average Holders are con-
ident that the last Of December or hrst of January
stocks in the hands OF manufacturers compare
lively small. The Adyices from abroad indicate no
change. At the London sales prices continue to be
sustained The sales Of washed heeces have been
small and comprise 900 lbs. at A8al9c for Ohio and
Pennsylvania. Combng and delaine heeces are quiet
been selling at 45alsc, and fine delaine and fine and
medium combing at b0A56c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-12-17

AT the annual meeting, Dec. IL, ofSpahord
Grange, No. SO, the following officers were
chosen for the ensuing year; Master, D. H.
Sargent; overseer, e. II. Cobleigh lecturer
j. L. Streeter steward, ii. q. smith assist
ant steward, w. H. Thomas chaplain, II.
b. Morgan treasurer, Mrs. L. P. Farr
secretary, W. W. Farr gate keeper, G. W.
Sargent: Pomona, Mrs H. Rice Flora, Mrs.
W. W. Farr; Ceres, Mrs. G. A. Spafford
lady assistant steward Mrs. H. G. Smith.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-12-17

The tenth anniversary OF the marriage OF
Mr. and Mrs Henry Trip was celebrated on
Thursday evening, Dec. 9th, there being up
wards Of so persons present. The exercises
consisted of speeches and music, and gifts to
the value of some twenty dollars were pre-
scented. Supper, provided by the ladies, was
served at Q O'Clock. A poem was read by
Mrs. II. o. Metcalf, also an original poem by
j. E. Whipple.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-12-17
The Milk Problem

TIME subscriber, having large stock Of the best
i Jersey cows that can be found in Windham coun-
IT, and therefore furnish the best milk that s put
upon the MARKET will supply all responsible customers
for the old price Of cents per quart skim mix
from the Cooley Creamer havug all the Keeping quail
tiles Of milk and buttermik, delivered at cents
per quart will also deliver milk to my customers
sill j. O. NEWTON.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-12-17
praths.

In BrAttleboro, Dec 49, James o., Jr., son Of James
o. Niles, aged year.
In Bratteboro, Dec. IS, Hannah, wife Of John Ftz-
gerald, 65.
In Holyoke, Mass, Dec. II, Johnnie, son OF a. H.
and Nellie A. Ryan, mos.
In Bellows Falls, Dec 16, Mary NJ, daughter Of the
ate Ephraim Brown, 6l
In Jamaca Dec. u, Fannie Sturges, %.
In BratebOro, Dee. ., Mrs Belinda Taylor OF Gull
ford, 20. -
In Hinsdae, N. H., Nov. a. Mrs. Sally A. Black, 90
years. Z mos. Formerly 81 Putney.
In Gill, Mass, Dec. 8, Mary A. wife Of Fora Ather-
ton, 60.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-12-17

Subject of discourse next Sunday eve
ming, by Rev. j. H. Farnsworth, in the town
hall, "Some of the causes aud their remedy
Of unbelief and religious indifference" Ser
vices at 1915 A. NJ. and p. NJ.
S. w. Houghton has been appointed q
Notary Public for two years. W.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-12-17
HAWLEY
Tannery for Sale.

TN consequence OF the failing health Of senior
i partner, we have decided to close business. he
tannery occupied by us and adjoining Acton brook,
together with fixtures for pulling wool will be sold
at low price. Said premises consist OF Outbuid-
ing and yard, a welllghted finished and convenient
shop 4OXS6 feet in size, having above the basement
four floors which AFFORD ample room for drying pulled
wool Adjoining the shop on the north 10 large shed
with floor overhead. The property is situated where
the supply Of bark is ample and is the railroad
station al this place Not far from this place Of buH
ness there is a large quantity OF standing maple,
birch, beech and poplar, which might be worked up
with proht at the shop on the premises.
P0MROY BARBER.
West Townshend, Dec. Is, 1850. At6l
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-12-17
BrattIebOro Prices Current

W. A. TTTUs, 90 AshlAnd-Ave, Toledo, o. says; Ny
wife IL now strong ever her regAined health be-
ing directly due 10 the Of the Exeelaior Kidney
Pad We can heartily recommend II to all kidney
troubled persons.--Sse Ado.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-12-17

The Republicans elected DR.. Ira W.
Russell mayor on Tuesday, by vote OF 4d''
against $50 for H. Kimball, Democrat
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-12-17
Births.

In Jamaica, Dec 9, a son to Mr.. and Mrs. Emerson
In Brattleboro, Dec. g. a son to Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy
+. Adams.
In Wilmington, Dec. 3, a daughter to MIR. and Mrs.
Chester @. Hubbard.