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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20

In the so-called apology which Chas. N.
Davenport felt himself constrained to make
in the Democratic meeting last Friday eve
ming, for his insult to the Republicans of
Brattleboro on the previous evening, he gra-
ciously said that % out Of every 100 Brattlc.
boro Republicans were respectable mon"
but that he supposed it was some "scalawag"
Republican who had raised the alarm and
tried to break up the Democratic meeting on
the previous evening. This definite classiH-
cation of our local Republicans has set
friend of ours a-fguring and lie says that, rs
the number of Republican voters in Brattle-
boro is, in round numbers, 1000, 800 of them
must be respectable men," and there are
consequently only 10 'scaawags" in the lot.
The question is, then, who are the "scala-
wagsi' According to the D,Jamer the four
about whom there can be no question are
Harris, Haskins Hooker and French-thcir
rank being, we suppose, in the order named
And now will somebody tell US who the other
sly are
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20

1t happened very unfortunately for the in
tended effect of the speech by the rebel Gen.
Martin of Mississippi, last Friday evening
who was brought here to tell Northern Re
publicans how the whole mass of Southern
negroes have been won by love and argument
to vote the Democratic ticket-that the pa
pers of the very next day told the detailed
story of Mr.. j. II. Randall, tho Greenback
orator who went South to make campaign
speeches, and at Shubudn, in Gen. Martins
own State, was threatened with violence, Civ
en- just thirty-fve minutes to leave town, and
told that he would ''catch HI" if he didn't
do it, This looks very much as though all
men, the negroes included, are just as free to
speak and act at the South as at the North,
as is claimed by Col, Waddell and Gen Mar
tin
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20

Nothing more supremely ridiculous and
absurd has been witnessed in our Vermont
politics than is the plea of the Democrats for
votes for L. j, Phelps from the workingmen
No man was ever farther removed from all
real sympathy with the worltngmen by birth,
education, natural taste and disposition, and
lifelong habit and association, than is Mr..
Phelps. Add to this the fact that Mr.. Phelps
does not hesitate to own to his friends in pri-
vate that he does not believe in a republic,
but in constitutional monarchy, always pre-
supposing that he himself shall be numbered
among the privileged classes" aud it does
not take very sharp intellect to see what
m''del candidate the Vermont Democrats have
chos' u for whom to solicit the votes of men
IN 'ne 'ommon walks of life, who by the toll
oi 'her n@uds must earn their bread.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20

1t is only by full vote, free ballot, and
Jar count that the people can rule in fact as
required by the theory of our government
Gen. HdRcOckS Letter IF AcceptdRce.
AT the State election (so-called) which took
place in Alabama on the ID inst, in one
county Oowndes) 3, $50 votes were by actual
count placed in the ballot box for the Repub-
lican candidate, each voter showing his tick
ct openly as he went to the polls. The Dem
ocratic vote of the county is not over 300,
and yet majority of l, 800 was returned for
the Democratic candidate. In SCOTS beat,
Perry county, where tally was kept in like
manner the Republicans openly voted over
800 votes and the Democrats 40 and this beat
returned IA Democratic majority of 23O. In
yet another instance, in another county, af-
ter the count had begun the light was put out,
the Republican ballots were thrown on the
floor and burned new Democratic ballots
were crammed in the box, and 600 Republi-
can majority was converted in three minutes
into Democratic majority of 4S0. These
are only specimen bricks. These and many
other well-attested instances show how
State which in 1872 showed n Republican
majority of II 200, and where as late as 1876
there was an acknowledged Republican vote
of Gs, 900, against lO2, 600 for tho Democrats,
has this year been made to go Democratic
by more than $4,000. In the face of such
facts and in view of the high-sounding dec
larOtion in his letter of acceptance above
quoted, we submit it as a fair question wheth-
er, even should Gen. Hancock be declared
elected next November, he could honorably
accept an election so rendered him by the
Democratic party.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20
Mr.. Mnrtina ApeecII.

The speech delivered under the auspices of
the Brattleboro Garfield aud Arthur club, last
Saturday evening, by Hon. j. l.. Martin of
South Londonderry, was one Of the best and
most effective efforts in our local campaign
thus far. Mr.. Martin dealt fully, understand
ingly, and without evasion, with the question
of our State finances and no man who heard
his speech, or who reads the article founded
upon it, which We publish in this issue, can
have any doubt that the charges of waste and
extravaganza preferred by the Democrats
against the Vermont Republicans have their
origin in hypocrisy and demogogy. We are
glad 10 know that Mr.. Martin has been per
sunded to speak on the same subject at several
points in the county.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20

The SPRING- BED SwINDLE.-A correspond
ent at Westminster West recently alluded to a
suspected swndler in the guise of spring
bed agent, whose method of operation is TO
induce some farmer or other victim TO agree
to store certain number of beds which are
to be forwarded, and which the agent is to
distribute for sale in the neighborhood, Civ
ing purchasers the privilege, if not pleased
with their bargains, of returning the beds to
the said victim, who is simply to store them,
and accept the money for those sold after the
agents departure, receiving, of course, lib
eral allowance on each for his trouble. The
victim signs his name to paper purporting
to be an agreement of this kind, and the
agent departs. The beds are not forthcom-
ing, but week or two after swindler No.
appears upon the scene with an order for
the beds bearing victims signature and the
latter is threatened with suit unless he paws
forthwith or signs a note. At least one
Wlndham county man has recently been
vlctimized by these fellows, and it is believ
ed that they are still operating in this vicini-
~.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20

Every Democratic speaker in our present
local and State campaign has solemnly told
us, not once, but many times, that 1.-THE war
is over" And yet Wade Hampton of South
Carolina the acknowledged leading exponent
of the Southern Democracy, in a political
speech at Staunton, Va, on tho 2Gth of July
last, said
"COnsider aohat Lee and Jackson ar0uM do
uere MeV dliUe THESE ARE THE
SAME PRINCIPLES ron WHICH
THEY FOUGIIT ron FOUR YEARS
Remem6er tie men iehO poured forth their life
6tood on VbgiHia's SOH and do not abandon
them non. Remember that upon your gote de-
Pends the success Of tie Democratic ticket"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20
MR.. ENGLLSH'S BARREL.
HOW HE HAS FILLED IT AND KEPT IT FULL.

HOW HE HAS FILLED IT AND KEPT 1T FULL.
The county clerks records at indianapolis
show that during the past three years Viii
liam II. English has brought 1856 suits for
judgment and foreclosures of mortgages.
The sheriff's records show that sheriTs deeds
to the number of ~ have been given to the
same William ii. English during a similar
period. The records of the recorder of deeds
show that 80 deeds have been issued under
decree of foreclosure to the same William III.
English within two years. 1t appears from
the record that in bidding on property which
he had forced to a shoriif's sale, Mr.. Engi sh's
habit was to offer a smaller sum than the
amount of the mortgage which he held, thus
holding an individual judgment against his
unfortunate creditors after he had got pos
session of their property. In addition to
sherlhs deeds, the records show that he
holds no less than rs tax deeds, the same
having been obtained by buying property
which was sold for delinquent taxes. The
law in Indiana is so unpopular that very few
persons care to appear at these sales to spec
ulate upon the misfOrtunes of other people.
Mr.. English never appeared but hired a
a dummy to bid for him. Nearly all the peo-
pie who have been relieved in these various
ways of their property are said to belong to
the laboring classes, and to have borrowed
money of Mr.. English at high rates of inter
est The sherifs say that Mr.. English has
been one of the best men in the State to fur
nish them business and fees, and he seems to
have been more of friend to the sherifIs
than to those who were unfortunate enough
to owe him money. The record of these
foreclosures and tax sales fills more than
four solid columns in the New York Tribune.
Its publication will not be likely to stampede
the working men to Mr.. English's support.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20
A Word WIN the Un~nr,.

Republicans do not by any means admit
the truth of the charges of waste, proili
gacy and robbery of the people in the man
agement of our State affairs, which the Dem
ocrats allege against them for political effect
On the contrary facts showing that these
charges have no basis of truth are published
in detail in another column. But even were
these charges founded on fact, the Democratic
plea for votes for Phelps rs remedy for the
outrage would have no force The governor has
next to nothing to do with shaping legsla-
ton, and even could the rarely -virtuous, in
Corruptble and aristocratic L. J. Phelps be
elected governor he would be powerless to
remedy these alleged abuses without a legis-
lature equally virluous aud incOrruptible, If
not equally arstocratic with himself Every
sensible man knows that it is the legislature
which must take care OF the matter OF State
expenditures, and that itrests with its members
to provide against leaks, thefts and abuses.
The point is not therefore, to increase the
minority vote" aud thereby give aid and
comfort to the enemies Of the Republican
party in States less stauuch than Vermont,
but to make sure that men of tried integrity,
wide intelligence and large acquaintance with
the affairs of the world are elected to the leg
isature. Let no Republican, therefore, be
misled into voting for Phelps under the spo-
cious plea that lac il thereby helping to Sc
cure better management of the States affairs.
A vote for Phelps in Vermont in September
means neither more nor less than three, Xix
or ten votes in some other State for Hancock
in November.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20

The Rev. d. Wells of Wardsboro sends us
note saying that our informant of last week
was in error in saying that he heard 'the
now famous speech of G. N. Davenport in
Wilmington, Sept, 1861" he (Mr, Wells
having removed to Athens the spring previ-
Gus. after the conditional emancipation
proclamation issued by Mr.. Lincoln" Mr..
Wells adds, II heard him, c. N. D., say
what did not consider any too loyal, if not
tending to disloyalty.' This is very bad for
Charles, for it serves tn remind Grandmother
once more of that $500 reward" which was
to be paid on the production of any reliable,
tangible evidence" etc
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20
Another eN-RebeI ON the stump In Ver-
mont.

The ex-rebel Gen. Martin, who addressed
the Bratteboro Democrats last Friday even
ing, is evidently an accomplished gentleman,
as he is smooth-tongued and attractive
speaker; but candid men, even of his own
party, were quick to see and acknowledge
that man holding his pronounced and ultra
Southern views is scarcely the one to instruct
the Republicans of Vermont in their political
duties. twas hardly to have been expected,
indeed, that even the old copperhead ele-
ment in the Democracy, with its cringing
sympathy with men of Gen. Martins class,
should have seen fit to bring a man on to a
Vermont platform to repeatedly declare, as
did Gen. Martin, in unqualified words, that
he believes to-day, as he believed in 1860,
that the South had just provocation for Sc
cesson, and that they had greater reason for
rebelling in 1861 than had the colonies at the
time of the troubles in Boston harbor which
preciptatod the war of the Revolution.
Gen. Martins declaration of his acceptance
of the fact that the three issues settled by the
war were the destruction of slavery, the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20
EN1X AND RECORD AND FARMER FRIDAY AUGUST 1880.

death Of secession, and the perpetual non-ob-
legation of the rebel debt, was adroitly made,
but was coupled with such m exhibition of
the old Southern domineering spirit, and
boldly announced determination TO maintain
an absolutely solid South, as left only dis
trust of tho commences of his conversion in
the minds of patriotic auditors. For peril
nent answer on these and other points we re-
fer the reader to the remarks Of Col. Haskins
on Thursday evening, which arc elsewhere
rpnortpd
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20

Lawyer E. j. Phelps, Democratic candidate
for governor of Vermont will not advocate his
own election on the stump. Yes, there is a
good deal of the old-fashioned gentleman
about Mr.. Phelps of Burlington. -!Sminateld
Republican.
Lawyer Roswell Farnham, Republican can
didate for governor of Vermont, will not adj
vocate his own election on the stump. Yes,
there is good deal of the old-fashioned gem
ueman about Mr.. Farnham of Bradford.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20

We cannot imagine that Charles expects
Grandmother to take any notice of the column
of droning nonsense which he published last
week about his fathers Wilmington war rec
ord. In case any such childish idea does pos
sess his youthful brain, however, we eau only
refer him for reply to our paragraph of last
week, on 'Sheep-Stealing Logic" 1t covers
the whole ground.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20

On Thursday, was magnificent success.
Six thousand to 5000 people were in attend
Gnce, Gov. Proctor presided, and speeches
were made by Senator Blair of New Hamp-
shire, Hon. Mahlon Chance of Ohio, and eI-
Cows. Smith, Hall and Fletcher of this State.
Mr.. Chance held the audience spell-bou by
his eloquence for nearly two hours. A large
meeting was held in the evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20

The records show that Mr.. Chas. N. Dav-
export, the leader of the Brattle boro Democ-
racy, introduced the resolution on State ex-
penses, in the late Democratic state conven-
ton, to which reference is elsewhere made.
Will that gentleman kindly explain how he
arrived at his round sum of $279, 900, there
mentioned, aud thus relieve himself of the
serious imputNtion which now seems to rest
against him in the light of the statements
made and authentic figures given by Mr..
Martin
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20

The Democrats are making desperate eff
fort to throw dust in the eyes of voters with
their talk about "rereuchment and reform"
in our State affairs, but every level-headed voter
will bear the fact steadily in mind that a vote
for Phelps in September means dozen votes
for Hancock in November in more than one
doubtful State and act accordingly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20

"A Republican rally was held at the town
nan on wednesday evening and was address
Ssd by Ools. Fuller and Haskins of Brattle-
DoIo' The meeting was marked by a deep
ana earnest feeling. 1t was the first politi-
car meeting held in Marlboro for many years,
probably since 1870
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20

Mr.. Charles N. Davenport, in his TRADE
against Republicans in the town hall last Fri
day evening, complained, with much apparent
feeling, that Democrats, merely for their po-
litical opinions, are or have been subjected to
social ostracsm here in Vermont. Whatever
Mr.. Davenports experience and observation
may lead him to believe, we have no hesita-
ton in pronouncing the charge wholly untrue
both in letter and spirit Who, for instance,
are more prominent at all times, and meet a
more cordial welcome, in society, than such
representative Democrats as IL. b. Smalley Of
Burlington, l.. w. Roddington of Rutland
A. B. Gardner Of Bennington. W. II. H. Bing-
ham Of Montpelier George L. Eaton of Dan
vile, and hundreds of others that might be
named, many of them nearer home. Even
the great Democratic boss Hiram Atkins, is
no exception for, though he sloshcs about a
good deal i'll rather a questionable way, polit-
icaly, in social aud private life he always ex-
hibits the breeding and courteous manners Of
gentleman. II Mr.. Davenport therefore,
knows Of any case OF social ostracsm in
which be takes a personal interest, as his pub.
lie complaint seems to indicate, he may be
quite sure that, in the opinion Of the public
there are good and sufficient reasons for it
entirely independent of political considem-
tons.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20

The Republicans in New York State are
wheeling into line for Garfield aud Arthur
splendidly, and accounts from all parts of the
State indicate thoroughly united party and
promise full vote
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20

Don't be frightened out of reading the arti-
Gle in this issue on our State expenses on ac-
count of its length. 1t will be found mighty
interesting reading"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20

Has anybody seen anything of certified
check for 500 lying around loose, which
bears the signature of G. II. Davenport ~
Co., and is made payable to Grandmother
order
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20

Extra copies of this number of THE PHG.
NIX may be obtained at the store of Stetson &
Jones, Jacksonville, in wrappers ready for
mailing, or they may be ordered from this
Office direct.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20
windham County Nominations.

For Senators,
LEVI X. FULLER, of Brattloboro,
J. ID. BRlDGMAN, Of Bellows Falls.
For Assistant Judges,
II. i. BALLOU, of Whitngham,
A. A. WYMAN, of Athens
For States Attorney,
l.. NJ. READ, OF Bellows Falls.
For Sheriff,
J. W. MELENDY, Of Londonderry.
For High Bailh,
GEO. L. SELLECK, Of Brattlcbero.
For Probate Judges,
ROYALL TYLER, Of Brattlcboro,
ABlSHAI STODDARD, Of Townshend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20

Gems Woodford and Logan and Senator
Hamlin opened the campaign at Bangor, Me-,
Monday night. Tho State is alive with Re
publican rallies.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20
second Congregational DI.trIct.

For Representative in Congress,
JAMES NJ. TYLER Of Brattlcboro.
For Presidential Elector,
SUMNER S. THOMPSON, Of Lyndon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20
The saIar,e. ofOur state Omc.r..

An attempt is being diligently made by
some of our Democratic friends to make pc.
litical capital by charging the Republican
party with fayoring the payment OF oxorbi-
tant salaries to our State officials. We have
never favored, nor have the Republican par
ty ever favored, the payment of exorbitant
salaries; but we do believe that salaries
should be commensurate with the duties to
be performed, and also of an amount sufficient
to command at least an average degree Of tai
ent and ability in the officer. We give below
list of our salaried State officials, the Judges
of Probate being excepted because their Off
ces are nearly self-supporting, and We believe
it must be admitted that the salaries paid are
not unreasonable, they being as low, and
many of them much lower, than are paid in
any other State.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20
Local Intelligence.
REPUBLIC1N MEETINGS

Political meetings will be held in this count, u.
der the auspices Of the several local Bopublc,, =.
carnations, TO which Democrats and ladies arc ..
ciay invited during the next week, as follovs. Nv
Guilford Centre, Monday, Esd inst 7 i-2p.y
West Halifar, Tuesday, oath
sadawga, Wednesday, 2jth, "
Brattlebnro, Thursday, 2Gth, "
West Dover, "
Westminster, " hour IN be- r.,..,
Grafton, Friday, 9th 71-2rM
East Dover, Friday, "
williamsyille, Saturday, 2sth "
Dummerston, "
At each Of these meetings State and National I,..
will be discussed by one or more Of the follov,,,
speakers: Hon. J. NJ. Tyler, Hon. J. l.. Martin 49,.
G. d. Eddy, Hon. o. Z. Butterheld Hon f.. /. w.
man, Hon. d. d. Harris Hon. c. II. Joyce, Col p
Haskius, Col L. X. Fuller, and +. W. stoddard. r.o
J. J. ESTEY, for State Committee.
T.. W. sToDDARD, for County Committ,,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20
GBeDtrmont 4Banit.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 1850.

THE VERMONT RECORD AND FARMER 'cds
combined ,rH The PHuNix May 1s, 1ssO-the sub
scripiioH list, name amt gooi riH qfthc Record and
Fdrmcr becoming the property n TIC rrolrictors N
The phWnfr trithoW rcsrrrc
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-08-20

WILLIAM w. LYNDE, of Brattloboro.
WILLIAM Y w. RIPLEY, of Rutland.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-07-24
Hunting Her Husband

The old story of womans confidence and
love being requited by mans perfdity and
heartlessness promises to be illustrated in q
case now being worked up by the police
The outline Of the sad story is that an ad'
venturer from one of the eastern states came
to Texas to repair his fortunes. He found
employment with gentleman whose ward
was budding into womanhoOd. Soft
words ripened their acquaintance into
friendship, which in time gave birth to that
warmer and more generous passion which
gilds the surroundings ofthe gentler sex. They
we're married. With the wane Of the honey
moon came lowering clouds laden with
rumors Of previous love which had fruited
into matrimony. Love took its flight and d
separation followed ere the proof of the per-
fidy Of the man became manifest. In search
of the fugacious husband the young wife
came to Dallas, where sickness overlook her
While on her bed of sickness the facts o
her husbands previous marriage were made
known and corroborated by circumstance
as strong as holy writ. Months passed. Yes
terday the convalescent and injured wife wa
riding on the Main street city railroad, whel
she espied the !aithless one. An Off er WA
sought, tn search commenced, but the birc
of evil omen to her had fed