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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

AMoNG THE DEAD OF A HUNDRED YEAAs
If you ever visit Derry" pond, 50 called
you will probably first find yourself Oh tn.
west side OF the outlet II So do a. tie
writer did cross the bulk head and strike (. &
into the woods, bearing little TO the RICH,
or Ia about a southeast direction, when il
going few rods, you will come upon the old
est burying ground in town, where sleep the
early settlers Of the town Of Kent which then
embraced this town and large portion Of
Windham This spot is now completely Gov
cred with second growth timber There ar
probably 30 or more graves, very few Of
WHICH are marked other than with unlettered
stones. The earliest marked grave dates bach
lO1 years, though it Is said there are some
there going back 20 years and the latest a.
years The stones are quaint enough with
queer inscriptions. On one slate stone. to
the memory Of Capt. Edward Aiken are the
following lines
Here you CAL read and learn
How Christ the Son Of God
Has undertook our great concern.
Our ransom Of his blood.
And immediately underneath this, Made by
S. i. Adams Rockingham showing thai
there was enterprise IL advertising at tina;
day Doubtless the finest stone is q large
marble slab with O frightful cherub chiseled
at the top, but the maker being modest man
or not up to advertising lodges, his name
cannot be given. We copy the Inscription
entire
'In u emory Of Messieur james Anderson, son Of M
David Anderson, who died Jan. z, 1873.
IL tine q year Of his age.
IAN you that read with little care
Who walk away and leave me here,
Should not forget that you must die,
And be Inferred As well AsI'
We sometimes hear it said that ''lhe town
should clear up tins GROUND Never let then
rest il peace These people lived and cd
joyed the wilds Of hundred years ago to
day their remains lie il calm solitude amid
natures own surroundings let no ruthless
hand disturb their final resting place. betting
of their lives
Mercury Q, il the shade and the grass
booming.
sabbath school concert At the NJ t
church next Sunday.
Uncle Lucius Abbott will card your wool
The Londonderry cornet band goes to
Ludlow to participate il the Decoration day
rites
A l4-year old boy. named Douglass, was
drowned last Sunday IL the Newton mil
pond il Winhall
John S. Lyon. son Of Dea. S. S. Lyon.
will lecture at the town hall Saturday even
ing Subject, I'VE Boys Nj Tvc4l Is 3
young and assiduous student, witha talent for
speaking, and it is TO be hoped our citizens
will turn ont and hear him, thus encouraging
worthy aspirations. The Vermont Tribune.
IL giving al account Of the recent exercises
and reunion Of Black River Academy at Lud-
low, says 1T was amusing to witness the
look of anxiety that passed over the counte-
nance of some Of the stAid trustees. as Lyons
eloquence seemed TO lift the old school VI il.
to the clouds out Of sight they feared j,
would never return 10 earth again
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

Ralph Waldo Emerson. the sage Of Con
cord reached his 18th birthday on Tuesday
There was no formal celebration of the event.
but Mr.. Emerson showed his vigor by attend
ing the annual meeting of the American Uni
tartan association at Boston. in the morning.
and receiving private calls Of congratulation
and friendship at his Concord home in the
evening A very graceful way of noting the
anniversary was adopted 10y his friends who
contributed each il his own way, to a me
mortal number Of the Boston Literary World.
in honor of the occasion. Among the con-
tributors were George William Curtis, Rev
DR.. Barto j. G. Whittier and other-. and
there were also pleasant sentiments from
Max Muller and Dean Stanley. Mr. Emer-
son father was Unitarian minister. and he
himself was ordained minister, but retired
to Concord 10 devote his time to literature
and the study of nature
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

In his speech Oh Political Contributions
elsewhere referred to and quoted from, Hon
J. N. Tyler has done good service il mel
cilessly exposing one feature Of the Demo
cratic scheme to carry the next presidential
election at all hazards The bill now pend
ing i'll the House is not aimed as Mr. Tyler
shows, ut a system Of supposed involuntary
political assessments. but is high-handed
attempt to prevent all contributions whatever.
for Legitimate political purposes from per
SOILS who hold any sort OF special relation
near or remote. TO the Government 1t is q
sArewd device to lessen the revenues Of the
Republican managers IL the coming cam
paign but worse than ALL it is % direct
thrust at the properly rights of private citi-
zenship. Under a system of genuine civil
service reform every Government officer or
employ will be just as free as any other cit
izen either 10 give or withhold his money for
political purposes Should this measure pass
and the Democrats then chance to come into
full power, we should see it repealed at the
earliest possible moment
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

Al the meeting for recognizing the Sun
day school, j. c. Robinson was made super
mtendent, Rev. O. q. Baker assistant super
intendent, Mrs. Lucy Il. Kellogg secretary
and treasurer, Miss Mary Waterman, libra
riau.
Rev o. g. Baker Nj and Mrs. +. W.
Perry and Mr.. and Mrs George Kellogg were
elected delegates TO the Sabbath school con
Vention to be held at Bellows Falls June "a.
The selectmen are making out the bill to
compel our townsmen to mend their WAYS
early IN June. There are ~ dogs down on
the list and e. only have been registered.
Constable Smith is getting his gun in order.
then look out for your dogs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

S b. Higgins intends 10 spend the sum
mer with James Fiaks great show aud will
visit most of the Western cities
We have only one school IL town this
summer. IL District No @. and taught by
Miss Abbie Fish Of Fayetteville
Potato bugs have made their appearance
and more Of them than ever before
j Is. Stebbins Is about to make extensive
repairs IN raising up his barn and building an
addition with "a cellar under the whole
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

Wells Thurber has raised his new barn
The new meeting house at North Halifax
was used for the FIRST time last SUNDAY.
The tannery here Is closed and the help
are scattered and gone, OF most of them
VIII Brown and John Anderson to Wiuches-
ter, n, H. Chas Stone to Peabody, Mass
Will Maynear to Boston, Mass G. c. Nash
10 Williamsvilie Frank Bellows TO Marlboro
the Others have not as yet got jobs
The farmers are improving their time.
and farm work for the season is well aloLg.
The case of Larabee VS. school district
No. 9, tried here, was decided by jury il ia
vor OF the district The plaintiff takes AL ap-
peal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

There Is 10 Edmuud- machine anywhere.
The hope Of ms friends is IL the sober second
thought OF the more thoughtful and patriotic
delegates, who Disguised and alarmed at the
fierce personal conflicts and riyAlries TO which
the candidacies Of Grant and Blaine have
given rise, will be wise enough 10 look for Il
candidate whose character is uustRned. whose
reputation is beyond the reach Of ISLANDER
whose ability and great public services are
unquestloned. and who has made no enemies
and excited no rivalry, because he has never
struggled with his associates Tor the great
prizes Of politics, but has been centeut with
the honors that have come 10 him unsought 49,
Worcester SDg
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

NEESoE ONCE Nom Mr. Henry G Ven
nor comes forward again with his direful
prophecies of storms, heat, cold etc His
letter is dated at Montreal, May s. and III it
he says. Il believe that June will be an in
tensely not month, on the whole but the end
of the present month, and probably the first
of June will be fall-like, with frosts again
July will be a terrible month for storms, with
terms of intense heat but another fall-like re-
lapse with frOsts, will in all likelihood, Oc-
cur few days before the 10Th. fear the
storms of thunder and hail will be of unu-
sual severity during July. ! must claim the
yerihcation of my prediction relative 10 "a
cold wave, with frosts over a large portion
Of the United States between the 10th and
18th of May. The relapse toward the close
Of the present month will be more severe
than that lust past
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28
y cry truly yours,
FRFpEHICE Bill.

The Standard commenting Oh this letter,
says Those who have knowledge of the
undertaking 10 which Mr.. Billings is devot-
ing his great energy and ability will appre-
although they may sincerely regret the loss
Of his services in the present campaign. He
is at the head Of an enterprise Che Northern
Pacific Railroad that is destined 10 do vastly
more toward developing great country md
increasing its prosperity than any other nov
on foot and if he shall succeed, as We be
heye he will he Will have achieved M honor
scarcely second to any the country has to be-
stow
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

The members OF the Evening Star Grange
will meet IN the grave yard at DumAerstou
Centre to decorate the graves Of the deceased
members with flowers, June 10Th, at clock
p. " The members of Spohord, Progressive
and Protective oranges are invited also
friends Of the soldiers buried there and all
others who care 10 bring flowers 10 the graves
of those they have known and loved.
Mis- / L CROSBY, Secy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

CINCINNATI CuLIE6E or Music CONCEPTS -
During the Miilers exhibition to be held IL
Cincinnati IL the month OF june the college
Of music of that city viii on every afternoon
give concerts upon the great organ, al instru-
meni whose slze and power makes II one Of
the most wonderful IL the world 1t has g.
237 pipes Il ls nifty feet wide. thirty deep
and sixty high. The performers Oh this great
organ are Frots. Geo / Whiting and Henry
Garter, two Of the most eminent orgAulsts IL
the country. These concerts viii have add
tlonal attractions by vocal pieces from distiu-
guisled singers and by the college chori--
ter sixty boy singer. who are dressed ID
ricl costume,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

We take II as a matter of course that Hon
j. NJ Tyler will be returned 10 his seat in
congress from the Second District He has
made good record as a safe. careful and
reliable Representative, and will of course be
granted the usual courtesy of a reelection
-BrddJord Opinion,
Nobody III MlndhHm county certainly, will
have d thought other than 10 give Mr. Tyler
"a second term in al Office which he ID con
ceded 10 have filled with unusual ability and
promise for a new member We nave been
repeatedly assured from different sources,
that Mr. Tylers standing among his colleagues
AT Washington is very high.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

The machines instructive hatred Of Pres-
dent Hayess administration is fully Justified
because under his auspices the simplicity and
practcability Of the reform which will over
throw machine politics have been demon
strated. Il has been an administration free
from scandal and reproach and from the least
breath Of suspicion Strongly intrenched
despite all calumny, IL the respect and conn
dence OF the American people it will be
known IL our history the clean admins
tratiou, Happy would the country be were
il sure that the elections Of this year would
give it al administration equally free from
evil Ge0r0s William CURTIS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

Visitors from Vermont and elsewhere, to
the lake which is not only Pleasant in name
but IN reality, will tind an excellent addition
IN the Barnard hotel being erected there
II Is large, councillors building, costing
upward Of $1,000, and will be furnished
with all that comfort and convenience can Tt
quire, both for the outer and inner man.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

pers. that the condition Of Hon Frederick
Billingss health will not permit him to at
tend the Chicago convention, is not true.
Mr. Billings passed through Brattleboro on
Wednesday afternoon en- route to New York,
whence he will go in his private Northern Pa
cifc car to Chicago and attend theconyenuou.
His health is not good. but be is able to at
tend to his public duties and business inter
ests within reasonable limits Mr. Billings
expressed himself on Wednesday as fearful Of
Grant nomination, but well assured, in case
he is nominated. that he will be defeated
Carl Schurz. he said would take the stump
against him and the whole German element
would unite for his defeat published
statement. the authority for which we do not
know. makes ex.Gov Stewart also say that
Grant cannot be elected even if nominated
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28
Special Notice.

The recent change IN the business Of this office rem
ders imperative immediate settlement Of all out
standing accounts Il is especially important that all
persons owing for either 1HE PHUNIX or the Hcrors
ona Farmer previous 20 Jan. LIST, 1851, should make
early payment
FRENCH * STEDMAN.
Proprietor, 20. VhontI and W. Record d F0rm'r
sr-The Office of S. ". KNBALI. Executor Of A.
Chandler. Is at Tn PHGSIx Once.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28
Frederick Billings and the Governor.


The Woodstock Standard publishes the
following letter from Mr Billings written in
reply to note Of enquiry from Its editor
WooDsTocK, Vi. May Z. 1850
LUTHER o. GBEEyE, EsQ.,
EDIToE OF THE STANDARD. Dear Siy.-ln
reply to your kind note Just received. beg
to say it would please me to be Governor Of
my native State if itwouid please the people
to make me Governor and ! could attend to
the duties of the Office But my business
cares are so absorbing l could not engage in
the canvass, and il is extremely doubtful if ]
could be at the Capitol during the session Of
the Legislature. While the technical, formal
duties Of the Office are not great ! have a
high ideal of the Office and think the Govern
or should make the interests Of the State his
paramount concern and be ready at all times
and ii ali places TO uphold her honor and ad-
vance her welfare Occupied and overwork-
ed as / am, 1t will be readily seen ! cannot al
low my name to be used il connection with
the office. / am not the less grateful, howey-
er, for the kind regard with which my name
has been mentioned
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

-Diphtheria still prevails TO an alarming
extent causing vacancy of thirteen OF more
scholars the past week, Hardly a family es-
capes 1t, some having it twice. All are sue
eessfully treated by DR.. Aver of Bondyille
The season in this section Is nearly Ivo
weeks earlier than usual Some of the far
mers have nearly finished planting. p
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

Every member of the Vermont delegation
to the National Republican convention Is
either in Chicago or OIL his way there II Is
not yet announced which gentleman will
have the honor of formally nominating Mr..
Edmunds. That duty, however by common
custom, will deyolye upon ex-Goy. Smith, as
chairman OF the delegation, unless he should
SEE lit TO delegate il 10 Mr. Billings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

Colorado is filing up with people At a won
derfully rapid rate, A Chicago Tribune cor
respondent afirms that at the present rate of
Influx into the Centennial State there will
have been al addition Of over 100, 900 to its
population by July LIST. The great majority
have the mines as al objective point, and
complaint is made that too many of the new
corners do not come TO work, but expect to
pick up gold lying around loose.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

1t is now said that there is TO Toe triangu-
lar fight il the First District in the coming
Congressional canvass-Hou. Mason :. Col
burn having entered the lists with strong
backing from Bennington county, Us a com
petitor with Col Joyce and ex-GOy. Stewart
for Congressional honors.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

The railroad disaster il California else
where reported, is the first serious accident
which has happened on a narrow gauge rail
road in this country aud this one, it will be
seen, WAS the result of gross carelessness
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

The eleventh ANNUAL Sabbath school con
veutiou Of the Congregational churches Of
Windham county will be held at this place
Wedne sday. June I'd. 1850, at 10 O'Clock,
A. n REv o. G. BAKEE Secretary
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

II the contest in the Chicago convention
should be narrowed down 10 Grant and Blaine
the best policy would be to nominate Grant
No doubt about that Grant would be much
stronger before the people than Blaine - GIN
ciHHati Gasetts
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

Apple trees in bloom gave us last sun
day white Sunday" in May.
The potato bugs have appeared in large
numbers during the hate warm days. Eyi-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

Carl Schurz Indian policy is very simple
and strictly righteous, but it is too much at
present. to expect an administration to carry
it out for four successive years. He says
there are three things 10 be done First, TO
keep good faith with the Indians, so that
they may learn 10 trust Us second, TO edu-
cate their young. and third to settle them
upon lands il severalty securing them by as
good titles as those of white men
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

OBITUAEI - Rev. Franklin Butler of
Windsor died Sunday morning aged g.
years. Nj. Butler was d gradual OF the
University Of Vermont IN the class OF ls3C.
and OF Audover Theological Seminary in ls49
He was at one tim, pastor Of tn, Cougrega-
tIonal church at Windsor but Tor several
years past had been editor of thu Windsor
Iourug1
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

Here are two significant hints Of the times
IL events of recent occurrence II late
court trial at Baltimore two colored men
were admitted TO the jury box the first time
such q concession to modern ideas has been
made since Maryland was q State A similar
hint Of the change in public opinion has been
given il the courts of Philadelphia. where
$500 damages was awarded to q colored man
and his wife, against Mrs. John Drew pro
prietor Of the Arch Street Theatre Mrs
Drew's employee. it appears not only sold
these people tickets Of admission, but after
ward, on payment OF all additional sum, gave
them reserved seats. Upon their attempting
10 take possession Of their seats. they were
forcibly elected from the theatre This hap
pened four years ago That the damages
came at all proves that the world moves.
But ii moves slowly In justice to Philadel-
phia however, it must be remembered that
only few years ago colored people were not
permitted to enter Il street car. theatre, lee
ture room, or any place of secular amuse-
ment or instruction, unless they went as
beasts Of burden carrying a white child
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

The rector Of St MichAels church East
village. will conduct a service il the chapel Of
the Congregational church, this Friday eve.
ulug at 30 o clock
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

Congress has had sharp reminder OF the
folly of continuing the coinage of silver dol
lars in statement from Secretary Sherman
that the Treasury contains tiye hundred tons
Of the dollars, coupled with request for Il
new vault for their storage An Rppropria-
ton for vault was refused, but the SENSE
less piling Of the dollars, which nobody wants
continues at the rate of two millions d month
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

paid Hon. J. NJ. Tyler the compliment TO is
sue his speech Oh Political Contribution"
in neat pamphlet form for general distribu-
tiou
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

Senator David Davis of Illinois, he of the
immense avoirdupois Is out with bid for
the Democratic presidential nomination il
the shape of published platform of princi-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

In response TO the call for All aut-Grant
meeting issued by the w delegates OF the
Farwen-hal convention Central Music hall
ut Chicago was crowded Wednesday night,
and au overflow meeting was held il Farwen
hall. About 5000 persons Were present at
both meetings. and strong speeches were
made 10y leading Republicans against the
third term methods
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

LINN WEDDING CELEBRATION
MIR. aud Mira ChGs. :. White celebrated
their linen wedding at the grange hall last
Monday evening, it being the twentieth ami
yersary OF their marriage A large number
Of their relatives and friends were present
aud spent the evening IL pleasant and socia-
bic manner Music and singing formed d
prominent feature Of the entertainment
Miss Gertie Sherman sang a touching song
entitled Pass Under the Rod Rev. A
n. Woodruff made q few brief and appropr-
ate remarks il behalf Of the company ca
tending congratulations and presenting the
presents. Mr.. White responded il q few
words Miss Gertie Sherman read the fol-
lowing original poem written by Mrs. Lizzie
l. MeTiheld Of Newton, Kansas, relative
OF Mrs. White
TWENTIETH ASNIyEKEART.
Inc double Knot OF welded HE
We come 70 ue to-Lighi;
Let it be securely fastened
BY the clasp Of love 50 bright
We come with happy greetings,
VI wish you each much JOY;
Lei future years with blessings
IL crowned without alloy
I hough Time has left his footprints
Impressing marks Of care,
The beauty OF the inner life
IL richer aud more fSir.
Pursue the path, and faithful be,
The way will not be long
Then glory 20 the LAmb once slAIu,
IL heaven shall be your song
Prayer was then offered by Rev a. n. Wood
ruff, after which cake was served TO the com
pany. The presents consisted Of various art
icles of linen, silver spoons, aud purse of
money.
Rev. \. n Woodruff is TO be away for
vacation of three weeks, and will attend the
State Sunday school convention at Montpel-
Ter
The Woodstock Association of baptist
churches viii hold their sabbath school con
vention at this place Wednesday, June It.
Rev. A. n. Woodruff is taking d vaca-
ton OF few weeks There will be no preach
ing at the Baptist church the coming three
Sundays, res
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-28

We art glad TO know that the statement, as
,puiilishsd IN the Rutland and burlington pa