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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-04-02
Wtndhnm.

A few inches of snow are being quickly
improved by those who are behind with their
shedding. Sugar makers have TO hold up. A
good many have their trees tapped, but what
sap has run is in solid state
Rev. d. n. Goodrich has resigned his
passionate. A council of ministers is to take
place this week Wednesday to consider the
question Of his dismissal
Mrs Ansel whitcomb died suddenly of
pneumonia last week Wednesday morning
Mrs. Barney Gle is very sick T.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-04-02

Webster Merrifield, who is tutor in Yale
has been home for a few days vacation
On Thursday, oath ult., a party Of % Of
of the friends and neighbors, surprised Dea-
James and Mrs Charter by visit for the af
ternoon and evening. 1t being nearly the
Dist year Of their welded life, they consider
ed it quite an eventful occasion. An abund.
ance OF goodies for the table were brought.
aud last though not least, S22 in cash was
complete surprise. With music and social
chat the hours passed very pleasantly, and
many thanks are due the kind friends, for
such expressions of remembrance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-04-02

The village district school meeting was
held on Tuesday evening and elected the fol.
lowing officers: NJ. C. Skinner, moderator
Geo. Kellogg, clerk and prudential commit
tee; j. c. Robinson, treasurer; II. F. Wal
colt, auditoy. Voted to have three terms of
school in each department, two of eight weeks
each and one of twelve weeks. Voted to
raise 80 cents on dollar of the grand list.
E. W. Prior having sold his hotel has ad-
vertised his live stock and household furni-
ture for sale at auction on Wednesday the
9TH of April.
-Insolvent Livermore has gone West.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-04-02

Easter was observed at the Congrega
tional church by a Sunday school concert in
the evening with appropriate music, respon
sve readings, etc. The church was beauti
fully decorated with floral emblems and pot
ted plants.
Rev. Mr. CIRCUITS lecture on africa,
delivered last Thursday evening for the ben.
eft of the Ladies' Benevolent society was
well attended and highly enjoyed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-04-02

PEEsoNAl.- The Boston Medical and Surg.
zeal journal has the following item among its
New York notes:
Or, h S. Peck, writer of many interest.
in6 letterS to the journal from Europe. has
now established himself in New York. and In
addition 10 two large dispensary services for
diseases OF the eye and ear he has recently re.
eelVed the appointment of visiting surgeon to
the opthalmic wards of Charity Hosnital
Blackwolrs Island. DR.. Peeks abilities and
thorough education well qualify him for the
position.
Charity Hospital is the largest hospital in
this country and DIR. Peck is certainly fort,-.
maze In having secured this position, at so
early n stage of his career in New York
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-04-02

Mrs. S. C. Whitney, whose death is re-
corded in the obituary column to-day, was a
woman well known in this place and held in
nigh esteem, She has been one always quick
and willing to respond to the call of sickness
ann suffering, and in many families she will
Tor this reason, be sorely missed. She was a
woman OF the most pronounced convictions.
and an earnest friend and outspoken advocate
OF the anti-slavery cause, womans rights, and
temperance, Her husband died many wears
ago. leaving her with two sons who were then
mere children and whom she trained up 10
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-04-02

Mr. Chas. Nordhof, the very able and in
telligent Washington correspondent of the
New York Herald, repeats the story and in
oists upon the fact that the Grant leaders are
for Edmunds as second choice Mr. Nord-
hof adds 1T is moreover, well established
that Mr. Don Cameron and those acting with
him mean to oppose the nomination of Mr.
Blaine in any contingency; and it is under
stood that they are hostile so Mr.. Wash
burne, to whom the ex.President is also be-
lieved to be opposed, for some reason not
definitely known, but which seems by those
who assume to know to be thought sufficient
" strong to make the third-termers hostile to
Mr.. Washburne's nomination"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-04-02
ration.

The cold weather of the last week has
given quite rest to sugar makers.
Some of our farmers are selling their ma
pie syrup to Mr.. Smith of Sa1tons River at
60 cts. per gallon. He puts it in small tin
cans and sends to California via Cape Horn
-Thos. W. Davis, J. l.. Butterfeld, aud
Leverett Phelps, were chosen prudential com
mittee at the annual school meeting. An ef-
fort was made to materially reduce the ex-
ponse Of the schools, but the final decision
showed that the nobler feeling prevailed, that
money paid for good schools is not lost
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-04-02

Gu Monday last G. c. Gale received at
his store 10. 600 of shingles.
Miss Mary Bliss has accepted the posi-.
ton of assistant teacher in the Grammar
school at Brattleboro.
Henry Rider Of Jamaica has moved on
to II. f. Kidder's farm at South Wardsboro.
Snow fell to the depth of six inches dur
ing Saturday night and Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-04-02

manhood Both Of them entered tie army
aud both died there-tho blow being a crush
ing one for the widowed mother 70 the last
she was faithful and unwearied in her attend.
ance upon the sick and dying, and she leaves
many sincere friends to mourn her loss.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-04-02

Leading New Haven, Conn. Republicans,
including the faculty of Yale College, and
other well-known men of learning and cul-
ture in that city, have united in declaration
in favor Of Mr.. Edmunds as a presidential
candidate. The Waterbury American refer
ring to the movement says 1T shows that
the strength of the Vermont senator is CON
fined to no class of people but includes the
scholars, the business men and the common
every day people, whose interest in politics
is wholly unselfsh and patriotic"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-04-02

The Ashtabula horror on the Lake Shore
road is recalled by letter from Gen Budlong
A. Morton, the civil engineer of New Haven,
Ct, to Amasa Stone, the Cleveland capitalist,
who built the bridge, in which Gen. Morton
says that the bridge was perfectly sound in
every part, but was carried down in the grasp
of whirlwind, which struck the fated train
with side pressure of % pounds to the
square foot, and tumbed bridge and train to-
gether into the frozen river.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-04-02

People who believe in dreams will have
their faith confirmed by an instance of the
fulfllment of vision which occurred last
week. 4 gentleman who resides here told
his friends in the morning of dream which
he had had the previous night in which he
had seen black Grape upon the door of his
sons place of business in a neighboring city.
He was strongly impressed that his son was
dead, but his friends tried to rally him from
nothing but dream" In the course Of the
morning, however, lie received a dispatch
conveying the intelligence that the son was
very ill., and it was soon followed by another
telegram which informed the father of his
death. - GrteH FIELD Gazette.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-04-02

-heno' New, claims to possess the strong
est man IN the world in the person of Angelo
Oaiuela' an Italian 80 years old. His spinal
column seems to be double. and his homes
ana joints are all very large. He has repeat-
eedIy lifted with the third finger of his ripbt
nand men weighing from $50 TO 200 pounds.
oy placing his finger under the hollow of one
OF their feet, and thus carrying them around
a room. lie can strike with his fist blow
win power OF 800 pounds, as measured on
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-04-02

1t is now being freely said by Washington
correspondents that it was through Mr..
Conkling's influence that Judge Hunt did not
resign from the Supreme bench last winter,
at the time it was supposed that his resigna-
ton was to Immediately take place, and when
it had been decided by the President to ap-
point Mr.. Edmunds TO his place. The rea-
son was, as alleged, that Judge Hunt had
been appointed by President Grant at Mr..
Conkling's instance. If Judge Hunt was to
retire, Mr.. Conkling wanted another New
York man, and another personal friend. As
he could not expect any favors from the
Hayes administration, the next best thing he
could do was TO keep Judge Hunt in, and
through his influence therefore, Judge Hunt
abandoned his intention of resigning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-04-02

We last week published the first of q series
of articles by Prof. Atwater of the State Ag-
ricultural College, in which he gives the re-
suits oftho experiments with commercial fer
tilizers conducted during the past two years
in various parts of the State, under the aus
pieces of the college. The opening article
was general and preliminary in its matter.
This week we publish, in one, articles No 2
and 3, which are accompanied by tables in
supplement form, giving the actual working
results of the experiments. These articles
are of great practical value, and we believe
that the farmers will find those of this week,
with their tabulated statements, especially
worthy of preservation for future reference.
In these experiments the Agricultural College
has attempted to do service for the farmers
OF the State which few, if any, of them would
feel that they could undertake for themselves.
We believe the results will be invaluable to
those farmers who give them careful study
and attention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-04-02

When Stephen Girard died in Philadel-
phia in 1882 the income of the estate which
he left to the city was So, 900. 1t is now
$751; lG5.
Edwin Arnold has received from the king
of Siam letter and the order of the White
Elephant, in recognition of his service TO
Buddhism in his poem, ''The Light of Asia. -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-04-02

Over 1900 miles of railroad, it is claim
ed, are under contract or actually building in
Texas
Beyond the fact that Queen Victoria re.
ceives 81, 92j, 900 year from the British ma
ton, and $500, 900 year from the duchy OF
Lancaster, and that the fortune left TO her by
the miser Neild amounted to 81, 800, OOO no
one knows except herself and secretary what
her income is
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-04-02

Mr.. Edison NJ. Roel will lecture in the
Marlboro Branch school house on Sunday.
April 4, at half-past seven O'Clock. Subject,
THE World to Come Don't fail to hea,
him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-04-02

Gov Proctor appoints Friday Of next week
April 9th, as the annual Fast day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-04-02
G5e0ermont 4Banit.
BRATTLEBOROs
FRIDAY, APRIL ,, 1850.

The public debt was reduced ten million
dollars in March.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-04-02
VERMONT PHOENIX, BRATTLEBORO FRIDAY, APRIL 2 1880.

vice at each church suitable reference was
made to the event which the day celebrates.
AT the Universalist church the floral deco
rations, which were abundant and very taste
full in their arrangement, were largely Of cut
flowers. In the morning the pastor preached
q sermon on Immortality, aud the music by
the choir was appropriate and finely render
cd. In the evening Sunday school con-
cert was given which was listened to with
deep interest by crowded house. The va
rious exercises showed judicious selection
and careful preparation on the part of Miss
Starr, the superintendent, and the concert as
a whole called forth the highest praise from
all present.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-04-10
NORrHWARD

CONNECTIONS.-T No. | going South
connects with =. 4 o. Eastbound train from Mar
tinsburg arriving at Washington 9.53 a. ~, and
Baltimore lilo.
Train No. ? going North connects with Is. a q.
West bound train leaving New York o.55 7. D.;
Philadelphia ll.3O 7. 81; Baltimore 40 A. NJ,
AID Washington SIS A. NJ.
Train No. going South connects with Balti-
more and Ohio st-bound train arriving at
Washington sos r.. NJ, Baltimore SIS 7. NJ,
Philadelphia 100 7. ", New York 3.ij A. 81.
Also connects with Il. Il D. Wcst-bound train
leaving BALTIC. at 800 a. N. ard Wash. $40 A. ~.
Train No. 3, connects at Riverton With Manas-
sas Branch train Eastward at 2.5I L. NJ.
Train No. going North connects with D. 4 O..
East-bound train arriving at Washington 40
p. n, Baltimore s.25 p. ~, Philadelphia $50 A.
NJ, New York Cas- AN.
Train No. 4, connects at RiTerton with train
Westward at ll.57 4. NJ, and Eastward at 4.53
L. ".
Passengers from Cumberland for s. V. Z. y.
points South 81 Junction take trains leaving
Cumberland at SIS A. NJ, and for shepherds
town train leaving Cumberland at +. ".
Passengers from Martinsburg for ;. V. X. r.,
points South Of JUNCTION take train leaving Mar
tin,burg G.25 A. NJ. and 1926 7. ~, and for
Shepherdstown take train leaving hartDsbu-g
4.2J j. 81. Standard If time that Of Baltimore
Stations marked "f" are flag stations.
JOSEPH n. SANDS,
April |, 1850. Super ntcnGent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-04-10

We understand the friends Of lion.
Sam Woods, of Barbour county. will present
bis name for the Supreme Court Of Appeals to
succeed Judge Green. Mr.. Woods has the
reputation of being a profound jurist, and as a
member of the Constitutional Convention, the
Brooke county Ne'os says "save the people
of this State some Of the ~iscst laws upon the
statutes, and was regarded as one OF the most
influential members Of that body, and is a ripe
scholar and a successful lawyer" The CIdrks-
burg Me,cs refers to him as "a lawyer Of first
class ability, man Of sound and mature juds-
sent. and gentleman of high standing and
Character"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-04-10
The MISUNDERSTANDING.

We believe it to be conceded by the Democ-
racy OF the State that but few changes are to
he made 10 the State ticket. The present Off
cials-with but few exceptons-have given
entire satisfaction. Indeed, we might say all /;
but there seems to be desire, however, among
the people of the State to have change OF
Attorney General, not that we have heard OF
any dissatisfaction with the present incum-
bent This being the case the Democracy
should cast around for gentleman every way
fitted for the position. Aud es the two last
gentlemen who have had the honor OF hlhng
that position essrs. Spriggs aud White
have. we believe, both come from the Second
District Hampshire county-it seems to us
that the Northern Pan Handle is justly enti-
tied to the text nomination. We therefore take
great pleasure in suggesting the name oil
Judge John w. Kennedy, of Ohio comfy, rs
a suitable person for the Democracy OF West
Virginia to place on the ticket for the office OF
Attorney General. Mr. Kennedy is gentle
man well and lavorably known in Wheeliu g,
where he has practiced law for some yeas,
abundsntly qualified TO perform the duties re-
quired Of such State officer. The Judge has
claims, we think, upon the Democracy Of the
State. having served that party when il re-
quired courage to be Democrat. Dir. Ken
nedy was the only Democratic Circuit Judge,
we believe, that was elected in the State in
1866, when under the Brennan dynasty, and
was removed hy the Radicals who then held
sway. Judge Kennedy has many warm
friends in the Second and Third Districts who
vii give him hearty support should this end
of the State manifest = disposition 20 place
him in nomination. We shall again refer to
the claims of this gen,leman.-Pan- Handle
Ne,cs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-04-10
Clarke County Clippings

From the Courier:
The wheat fields look very promising.
Next Monday is county court day for April.
The Blue Ridge mountain, in Suckers
Gap, was beautifully illuminated by raging
fires on Monday night.
The esiimabe wife Of Mr. Buckner G.. Ash
by, residing in the neighborhood of Milldale,
Warren county, died last week Of scarlet
fever, which has prevailed in that locality for
several weeks past.
Mr. Daniel W. Sewers. prominent citizen
of this county, del ut his home. three miles
from this place, on Friday last, aged aboat 60
years Prior to the war he owned large
landed estate, bat bis circumstances, like those
Of many Of our people, were greatly reduced
by the vcisstujes of the late war.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-04-10

The Brooke County PU-Handte Ne,rs
has a very clever article in advocacy of Judge
John W. Kennedy, formerly Of this county
now conspicuous at the bar Of Wheeling, for
the Attorney GeneraShp. We give it a place
10 cur columns. 1t will be gratifying to the
friends Of Judge Kennedy here to know low
well he stands il the lst district. Hon. L. W.
Wilson, also a native Of this county, is having
o " boom in the 81 distrct-his friends there
pressing Lin FOR tue same position. He as
recently been making oame vigorous demo-
cratic speeches.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-04-10
President Garrett, of the Baltimor

President Garrett, of the Baltimore
aud Ohio Railroad, celebrated the first Of April
by astonishing his employees with an increase
OF 10 per cent on their wages. At FIRST the
men thought it was merely an incident Of
Fools Day; bat when clnviuced of tie substan-
tal nature Of it they booked upon it as joke
that is quite tolerable. This increase is a res
toratiou 10 the prices that prevailed prior tC
the riots of 1871 and is substantial evidence
Of the prosperity Of Mr.. CARROTS great rail-
road
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-04-10

AT 6o'clock Tuesday morning John
s,n C. Whitaker, colored cadet Of the West
Point class of 1876, was found bound hand
and foot 10 his room, at the barracks, with a
piece of one ear cut Of, the other ear split,
and his head bruised lie stated that three
masked men attacked him while be was in
bed some time after midnight and committed
the outrage. Gen. Schuiicld and Commandant
Lucille are investigating the affair. 1t is be-
lieved that the outrage was committed ly
cadets.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-04-10

Col. Tom Scott the Railroad King,
gave $4,000 recently to Randolph Macon Col
lege. lie could very well afford it. He gets
salaries as President Of seven railroads, ngsre-
eating 100000 per year, and we are very
glad be had the inoinatio TO make such a
clever disposition Of a part of them. His
example in this particular would be safe for
some other of our railroad maguates and rich
people % initiate.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-04-10

Senator Bruce Sd rvs how 10000 Of his
race were robbed Of nearly 100000 by the
rlscally men who mlulsel tue Frce.!men' 5
Bank IA Washington; and there wasn't Con-
Tolerate hrigalior or saba!:eyn in the whole lot
OF managers or borrowers. They were, all Of
them, particular friends of Gen. Grant. Aud
the same thing would be lone again with half
a cLlrcc. The F.Oelmea's Bank VAS mon
strou, frau upon the colorcd peope--accord-
iAs to tie report Of The colorcd republican s,n-
a;or Bruce, from Mississippi, seventy lhous-
and OF them we've rohhcdi
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-04-10

The Court of Appeals of Virginia has
decided that when there is a vacancy in the
Office Of any Of the judges Of the State, coca
stoned by death, removal or resignation Of the
incumbent, lis Successor is under the Consti-
tution elected and entitled to hold for the fall
term prescribed by the Constitution, and not
for tie residue Of bis predecessors tenn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-04-10

The Fcley Virginiaa at Stanton
appears in pew dress aad displays much
taste in its makeup. Mi Sam. Yost aud
son are the editors. In our judgment their
abilities uncommony fine abilities for i,ur-
nalism-are INSTRUCTED. The IaHy Ur-
ginian is Republican in politics, but fair in its
discussion of questions.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-04-10

A toardcr at the house OF a Mr.. Rosser,
at Sewell station, C & o. Il. r., while clean
ing revolver accidentally discharged it. The
ball passed through Mrs. RosSer's hand into
her baby'S head and killed it, He did not
know the revolver was loaded They never
do
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-04-10

1t is preposterous to suppose that the
masses of the intelligent and honest portion Of
the pc pie Of Virginia who are Known as re-
adiusters, will be willing to vote for an un-
pledged ele ctoral ticket-puttipg it into the
power Of eleven men, at the behest af single
individual 10 batter Tie vote for President, 10
sell the State to the highest bidder, 1t is
humiliatng to contemplate such scheme
and yet, it is the very thing that Gen. Malone
aud his followers have in view We are glad
to believe that though Virginious may differ
90 the debt question and as to how the old
State may be relieved Of her financial embar-
rassmeut, they are not all for sale and willing
for General Malone to lie the receiver of The
proceeds Of the sale. See our letter from Rap.
pahannocS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-04-10

Judge j. W. Wright, convicted Of an
assault on ex.Secreiary Columbus Delano at
Washington, d. c., was on Saturday sentenced
to thirty days Imprisonment and to pay liue
Of $1,000. Tie judge was committed 10
ilil
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-04-10

The Maryland Legislature adjourned
at midnight on Monday. Gen. j. Wesley
Watkins, of Baltimore, was nominated and
confirmed as acknowledgement Of the State, in
the place Of Col. Harry Glmor rejected.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-04-10

B. F. Harlow, editor of the Green
brier Independent has been called upon to be
candidate for the Legislature. Now aud
then the patriotic feelings Of the jouruaits. are
appealed toand their patriotic impulses prompt
them to step down from the tripod to legisla-
tive duties. We always feel proud of them,
aud sorry, too, when we note them making
the personal and professional sacrifice-fOr
their country good.