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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-04

John l. Mitchell, the new Pennsylvania
Senator, cannot by any means be claimed as
a Cameron machine" man. A week before
his election he wrote to a leader of the revolt
against the Cameron rule, urging continued
vigorous resistance to the rule of the machine,
and identified himself fully with the boilers.
A year ago Mr.. Mitchell was one of the men
who stood out squarely against Cameron die.
tation with regard to casting the vote of the
state as a unit for Grant in the Chicago con-
vantion
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-04

Edwin @. Hayden, who murdered his wife
IN cold blood at Derby Line on the 31st day
of August, 1876, was hung at the Windsor
state prison last Friday afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
lie repressed all emotion on the occasion, and
exhibited remarkable degree of GOODNESS and
.composure, One of his last acts before the
black cap was drawn being to nod smilingly
to person in the company present whom he
recognized During the morning he was al
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-04

l The Funding bill finally passed the House
on Wednesday evening just as it came from
the Senate There was hard struggle against
the bill during Tuesdays session. the Repub-
1icans flibustering till o'clock Wednesday
morning to prevent its passage. When the
bill came up at Wednesdays session the Re
pub licans relaxed their efforts somewhat and
fna ally permitted its passage in the hope that
the President would veto it,
30. IHtT.-The bill having at length passed
both houses, President Hayes promptly sent
in his veto at the opening of the session on
Thursday morning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-04

Albert N. Ashley, ticket agent. is learn
ing telegraphy.
Earl s. Willard has purchased the late
Butcher Norcross farm and takes possession
in the spring.
Mrs. Washer has sold her house to Ed
win Willard.
Our pulpit has been supplied of late by
Elder Parsons of Putney.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-04

The British troops suffered third dsas-
trous defeat by the Dutch Beers in the
Transvaal on Sunday. The English, under
Sir George Oolley, appear to have occupied a
strong position on hill, from which they
were dislodged by repeated charges of the
Beers. There was great slaughter on both
sides, and the British commander was among
the slain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-04

The Bellows Falls Times pays Hon. J. NJ
Tyler deserved compliment for his faithful
and efficient services in Congress during the
present SO ssion, Much of the time during
the winter Mr.. Tyler has been the only rep
resentative of the state in the House, Bradley
Barlow not having shown himself in his seat
until Wednesday of this week, and Col. Joyce
having been i'll much of the time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-04

-C.P. ellison is in Canada this week TO buy
a carload Of horses.
Rev. z. Smiley of Claremont, N. H., is
engaged by the Universalist society Of this
place to preach half the time during the year.
DR. H. p. Fairfield OF Stafford Springs,
CT, trance speaker, will lecture on Spiritual.
ism in the town hall on Sunday, the 9Th inst.
morning and evening at the usual hours.
Lectures free. DIR. Fairfield is recommended
as an able and efficient speaker. It is hoped
there will be good-turn out to hear him.
The next Universalist sociable will be
held at the residence OF Mrs. D. II. Kendrick
next Thursday evening. W.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-04

Hon, Edward Mcpherson, who is the best
possible authority on the subject of political
statistics, says his revised returns of the last
Presidential election show a total aggregate
vote of ., 22O, 34si that General Garfield re-
coived 4,454, 42l, and General Hancock re
oeived 4, 44G, 1856, and that General Garfield's
plurality is 5. 235.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-04

%. ]. RstAbrook has bought the erich
ardson mills" so called, and will run them in
connection with his carriage and blacksmith
shop.
C. L. Cole has taken the Lyman Rawson
farm, which he intends to stock with cows.
Mr.. Fred Rawson has been quite sick
with diph,heriA, but is now on the gain.
Mira w. G. Ball is dangerously ILL., p.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-04

10 1t is generally conceded by the leading Re-
publican papers that the Republicans in Con-
gress have made mistake in opposing the
reapportionment of Representatives on the
basis of total number of 307 That figure
gives both sections, North and South, num-
Der to which the population entities them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-04

H. @. Yeaw has bought the John Eames
farm price paid, $1,000.
ID. S. Prouty has bought l. L. Goulds
farm price paid $1,000.
Il. L. Gould has bought ]. NJ. Cheneys
farm; price paid, $500.
"A. d. Fessenden of Jamaica moves into
II. p. Freeman's house this week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-04
GaiINord Centre.

Quarterly meeting at NJ. E. church Of
Guilford Centre next Sunday, March 6. with
Rev. j. Hamilton in attendance.
The ladies Of the Univsrsalist society will
hold their annual sugar festival on Friday,
March II, in their rooms. Dancing in the hall.
A cordial invitation to ALL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-04

C A. Perry of windham preached at the
Congregational church last Sunday.
Fred H. Wetherbee was chosen superin-
Sunday.
-Butterheld and Stiles have q fine lot OF
Southdown lambs weighing eighty lbs each.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-04

TIE VERMONT RECORD AND FARMER ScdS
combined irih THE PHGSix May 1si, lssO-the sub
srrfptioa hat, and good iriH Of the Record aud
Farmer becoming The property Of he prOprieiors II
The PhGnfr rithout reserve.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-04

The public debt was reduced nearly $12,-
900, 900 during the month of February. The
total debt of the United States on March
was 81, 1871, 100, 56s. %.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-04
THE NEW TAX LAW.
Letter from the secretary OF state,

SHOWING THAT THE NEW Law MAKES NO
CHANGES IN FORMER LAWS, AND THAT THERE
CAN BE NO DEDUCTION FOR DEBTS OWING
FOR REAL ESTATE.
To The Phgnig.
Having, at our town meeting, by request
of several taxpayers, made some remarks
about the new tax law for the purpose of
eliciting information in regard to one point,
and having since the meeting received the in
formation desired from the Secretary of State
which seems to me satisfactory, I hand his
letter to you for publication.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-04
VsFnsa.

-''Amusemenis, Wise and Otherwise, is
the subject Of Rev. E. W. Whitney's lecture
In the Universaiist church, next Wednesday
evening
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-04
GARFIELDs INAUGURATION.

PIeasant Day and an Immensc
Crowd,
Especial Dispatch to TnE PHGNIx.l
WASHINGTON, ID. c., March 4,
0 o'clock, P NJ.
The day is pleasant. The Inauguration
took place at - o'clock, and was a success.
The address was admirable, and well received.
The procession was immense. The crowd in
the city is tremendous and the greatest en-
thusasm prevails. L. X. FULLER.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-04
@. +. thompson

My Dear Sir. Yours of yesterday at hand
In answer to your query, why cannot a debt
secured by mortgage on real estate be deduct
ed from the value of said estate Z" have to
say that the act of 1880 is not sweeping
act bearing away all former laws relating to
taxation. 1t is merely supplemental, designed
to fully enforce the existing laws, bringing all
taxable property to the surface, thereby re-
moving certain inequalities of taxation, and
rendering the whole more equitable. 1t real
ly makes no new provisions neither does it
repeal old ones. Section sos of Chapter SO,
General Statutes, is the only enactment in all
our statutes that makes any provision for de-
auctions by reason of debts owing. BY no
provision of the new law is that section re-
pealed; it simply adds certain conditions for
such deductions, to wit: 'the names and res
licences of creditors, with amount owing to
each" repeat, Section so aforesaid is not
repealed by the new law, and is still tie lao of
deductions By qohtch each taxpayer must be
guided in making up his list. Real estate
stands precisely as ID did 6et0re tie passage OF
the h'0 Of 1880. We're deductions from the
values of real estate allowed, our whole sys-
tenn of taxation would be thrown into ICON
fusion worse COMPOUNDED" We should be
like ship at sea, without sail or rudder. The
matter was thoroughly considered by the last
legislature, and in every instance where a
vote was taken it was most effectually con-
demned. Yours very hastily,
GEo. NICHOLS.
To O. +. Thompson, Esq.,, ByattlebOTO
1.-THE above letter is plain and explicit in
its terms, and in the minds of many tax pay
ers viii greatly simplify questions arising I'M
der the new tax law. 1t clearly shows that
the new law does not repeal or change the
provisions of bound statutes, but is simply
intended to give such statutes more complete
force and effect. 1t also settles decidedly
and in the negative, the question SO often
asked, as to whether there can be deductions
on accounts of debts owing for real estate
under the new law.-ED. PHDNIx.
'There shall be deducted from the list of the Dor
sona property OF each person the amount OF all debts
due from such person, over and above the sums due
him from solvent debtors; provided always that any
person claiming deduction on account Of his debts
shall all such interrogatories in regard to debts
due or owing from him, as shPl be propounded to him
by the listers, as provided In section 20 of this chap
ter.
Seciion IN cbabter "a aansrai etatrtaa ,,.,o 20.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-04

WESTERN WEATHER. Wisconsin, Illinois,
Iowa, Michigan and Indiana were visited on
Sunday by the heaviest snow storm of the
present winter, bloekading the railways and
causing great deal of inconvenience to ev-
erybody. On some of the western prairies
of railroad track are covered with water.
Eleven spans of the bridge across the Arkan-
sas river at Kinsley, Kan, were garfield own
stream by high water and floating ice.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-01-17

Sheep are very frequently troubled with
parasitic worms in the lungs and air pas
sages, and lambs often die from them.
Older sheep, in consequence of the worms,
suffer from irritation of the passages and
lungs, and cough violently in the effort to
expel them, but rarely die, as they are
better able to resist the strain upon their
vitality. The eggs OF these worms are
voided in the dung, and adhering to the
grass are taken into the stomachs of the
lambs or sheep, where they are Matched,
and finally find their way by the gullet,
into the air passages and lungs. Here
they live upon the mucus which is pro-
duced by the irritation. The remedy is
to give turpentine, which is absorbed
by the blood and given off through the
lungs and in the expired breath. The
vapor kills the worms, which are very
delicate. Half-ounce doses of turpentine
may be given in little milk early in the
morning before feeding, and on an empty
stomach, so that it may be quickly alb.
sorbed.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-01-17

ment to home, from which they never
wander far even when their liberty is I'M
restricted. They are careful sitters and
mothers, and the chicks are hardy, easy
to raise, and less liable to be affected by
disease. AS layers they are unequaled,
laying when quite young, and in the cold
est days of winter, as well as the finest
days of spring.
1t might be interesting to your many
readers to know how the first Buff Cochins
were brought before the public. Mr..
Sturgeon writes to Mr.. Tegetmeier of
London that he got his fowls in 1847 from
a ship in the West India docks. A clerk
of his CHANGED to be on board, who was
struck by the appearance of these extra
ordinary fowls, and bought them on his
own responsibility, at what Mr.. Sturgeon
considered and denounced as a most eX-
travagant price-six or eight shillings
Oess than two dollars) each. A young
brother of Mr.. Surgeons unwittingly
killed two of the fine birds on their ar
rival, leaving him only a cock and two
| pullets. He took little interest in them
| at that time, but subsequently raised
| from these the finest Buff Cochins ever
produced in England. Country Gen
| tIenlGn.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-01-17
9eligioaes department.
THE BOW IN THE CLOUD.

Some of the most interesting scientific
discoveries are those made by the spec
troscope. ray of sunlight in passing
through prism forms miniature rain
bow called the solar spectrum, which has
been very carefully observed with the
most delicate instruments. And it has
been seen that the violet, indigo and 9TH
er colors of the spectrum are not unbro-
ken color, but are everywhere crossed by
fine black lines. 1t has been proved that
these lines are caused by different sub
stances in the sun itself in state of lu-
minous vapor from the intense heat of
the sun. Thus, from the study of the
miniature rainbow Of the solar spectrum,
it is known that in the distant sun are
iron, copper, zinc, nickle, salt, and
number of other substances, like those of
the earth. The rainbow teaches us new
knowledge of the great body which gives
us light.
This helps us to understand the teach
ings of the bow in the cloud. God said
to Noah, ssI do set my bow in the cloud"
The sun burst through the cloud and
shone through the raindrops to form the
rainbow.
Other clouds than those which form
the rainbow gather over the people Of
God-clouds of trouble, of sorrow, of
care. But the light shines through these
Id IL
| is our sun, shines through these griefs to
| make manifest his love. We may see
him not as the pure white light, but in
all the splendor of the rainbow. The
analogy of the solar spectrum teaches us
that, by contemplating this revelation of
| himself which he makes in trouble, we
| gain a knowledge of God which we can
| gain in no other way. We see not merely
the pure light, but we may also see the
iron of his strength, the salt of his grace.
The widow of Main never comprehended
SO fully the compassion of her Lord as
when the rainbow flashed through the
| retreating storm and Jesus delivered her
son to his mother. Mary and Martha
had a knowledge of the love of Jesus
after Lazarus was dead which they never
could have gained when that family circle
was unbroken. Paul knew vastly more
of the grace of God when he was told
"My grace is sufficient for thee" 1t was
after he had been told that an incurable
disease had fastened upon him, that one
of the sweetest singers of modern times
was enabled to write:
fear no foe with thee at hand to bless;
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness;
Who, like thyself my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, OH abide with me.
Let the Christian so study his God in the
midst of his sorrows that he may gail
that knowledge which God then make:
known. The scientist is filled with won
der looking through his spectroscope a
the light of the sun. The Christian alst
will be lost in alteration, even while h
mourns, at the knowledge of God reveal
ed in the midst of his tears.-ReU. Jane
Otis DeanistOn in ". Y. Observer.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-01-17
POULTRY-THE ASIATIC
BREEDS,

The Asiatic breeds consist Of Light and
Dark Brahmas, Buff, White, Black and
Partridge Cochins. The Light Brahmas
are the most popular of all the Asiatics.
They must have snowy white plumage,
black tail, and black pencilling on neck
hackle, yellow legs and beak, heavy leg
feathering, and a large and full breast.
They are of quiet disposition, and a
four-foot fence will keep them within
bounds. They are excellent winter layers,
and pullets Matched in March will begin
laying in September. Farmers wishing
to improve their common fowls would do
well to procure Light Brahma cockerels,
the cocks must weigh from IL to Is
pounds. The writer is of the opinion
that Brahmas weighing 8 to IL pounds
are far more profitable than Brahmas
that weigh 10 pounds each.
The Dark Brahmas are not so popular
as the Light Brahmas, although they car
be confined in closer yards. Some claim
that the Dark Brahma lays more egg.
than the Light in the year, but not 81
large an egg. My opinion is that tn,
Light Bramhas are the best layers ant
the finest settlers of all Asiatics. Tn
Ruff Cochin cocks vary from dark gin
ger, or red, to light or yellow buff; tn
former have the neck hackle and saddl
of bright orange red; the saddle-hackl
feathers are orange-red, and the rest @
the body is of a dark buff, without an
black except the tail, and perhaps som
of the quill feathers of the wings. TIL
Yellow Bluffs have more of lemon color
but without white feathers; the hackle
are of bright golden yellow; the saddl
and outside of the wings shade darker
but still yellow, and the rest of the bod
a beautiful uniform light buff, except til
tail, which is black. The Buff hens var
from dark buff to almost canary color
they are excelled by none in their attacl
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-01-17

GYPSUM IN STABLES.-ThiS article is
an efficient absorbent of ammonia and
purifier of the air of stables. 1t is well
to sprinkle it over the floor of both horse
and COW stalls as soon as they are cleaned
out in the morning, and over the bedding
at evening. When thus used its effects
are just as good, and probably better
than when applied alone upon the land.
-A0ricultaYiSt.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-01-17

A Connecticut dairyman who has been
experimenting with turnips as food for
cows thinks they are worth twenty-five
cents per bushel. There was no saving
in the amount Of hay consumed, but they
increased the flow of milk and were an
aid to the digestion of hay aud other dry
fodder. European experimenters have
come to the same conclusion.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-01-17

Save your horse from lameness and
coughs by covering him Immediately after
a drive, if only stopping for few min
utes. Horses need no covering when in
active exercise, even in storm; but
thorough rubbing and covering is essen
tial as soon as the exercise is over
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-01-17

Procured for all soldiers disabled in the u s. service
from any cause. also for heirs Of deceased soldiers
The slightest disability entities to a pension. PEN
SIONS INCREASED. Bounty aud dis
charges procured. Those in doubt to whether
entitled to anything should send two Scent stamps
for our "circular or information" Address, with
stamps, sToDDART Co.. Solicitors OF Claims and
Patents Room 8. st Cloud Building Washington D. c.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-01-17

rs THE GREAT COnNECT1NG LINK
Its main line runs from Chicago to Council
Bluffs. passing through Joliet Ottawa, La Sale.
Geneseo. Moline. Rock Island. Davenport, West
Liberty. Iowa City. MarenGo. Brooklyn, Grinnell,
Des Moines (the capital of Iowa., Stuart ATTAIN
tic. and Avoca with branches from bureau
junction TO Peoria; Wilton Junction TO Musca-
tine. Washington. Fairfield. Eldon. Bclknap,
Centreville. Princeton. Trenton Gallntia. Came
ron. Leavenworth. Atchison. and kansas CitYi
Washington to Slgourney, OSsal0osa ana Knox
vile: keokiIk 10 Pennington. BOnaparte, Ben
tonsport Independent. Eldon. Ottumwa, Eddy
vile, OskalOOsa. Pella. Monroe. and DeS MONIES:
Newton to Monroe; Des Moines to Indianola ana
Winterset: Atlantic to Lewis and Audubon; ana
Avoca TO Harlan. This IS positively the only
Railroad. which owns. and operates through
line from Chicago into the State OF kansas
Through Express Passenger Trains, with l'uii-
man Palace Cars attached. are run each way dally
between CHICAGO and PEORIA. KANSAS CITY,
COUNCIL. BLUFFS. LEAVESwORTH ana ATCHI-
eON. Through cars are also run between MlI"au.
kee and Kansas City, via the milwaukee, ana
The Great Rock Island" Is magnifccutly
equipped. It's road bed is simply perfect, and its
truck is laid with steel rails. .
What will please you most Will be the pleasure
of enjoying your meals. while passing over the
beautiful prairics of Illinois and Iowa. IN one OF
our magnificent Dining Cars that accompany all
Through Express Trains. You get an entire
meal rs good as is served in am hrSt-class notei,
forscventy-hve cents.
Approaching the fact that majority or the
pcOple prefer separate apartments Tor olHerent
purposes (and the immense passenger business
of this line warranting it,, weere pleased 70 ah-
nounce that this Company runs PuLtIItdn t,Giaes
Sleeping Cars for sleeping purposes. ana F@a1ce
PULLMAN PALACE CARS are II
COUNCIL I8LUFF1. KANSAS ClE &,
oil Ticket Agents in the United states
For Information not ootalnaDie - -
R. r. CA BILE, ,
Vico President end GEM Aanage1'
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MARTYRS.

was at friends house one time when
the conversation turned on martyrs. A
little busy mother, flying in and out, had
no time to stop and listen, but she heard
enough to cast shade of sadness over
her usually merry countenance, for "what
was she compared to Martyr" How
small and insignificant she felt, as she
went on with her work, wondering if
she should ever be strong, if tried in any
way, or whether she had ever had any
trial great enough for Jesus to notice!
| And what was the dear little woman
doing that day? Boiling pork and cab
| bage for some of the lords of creation,
and trying to bake atthe same time, with
wet, soggy wood, that had to be dried
around the stove, every stick before it
would burn! A toddling baby snatched
at her skirts every time she passed him,
begging to be took up, but with CHEEKY
words and smiles she kept him at bay
! (for he would let no one else take him)
until she could get dinner on the table,
which she did at just twelve O'Clock. The
linen folks pronounced it excellent, and
the ssboss" very pleasantly asked her if
she had fed the hens and chickens, put
out the drying apples, picked up those
that were lying on the ground, ETC., and
kindly CD suggested that jar of butter,
which stood before the pantry window,
ought to be carried down cellar, now she
had got such rousing fire! Then he
went back to- his work, at peace with him
self and his stomach, rejoicing in the fact
that he had women-folks that could get
good substantial meal on time. And
yet that little woman was no martyr, not
she. How often she wished she could do
something for the dear Lord that bought
her, and oftener still, wondered if it
would ever be possible for the king to
say, 'sWell-done!" or, "Come, we blessed
of my Father!' When Jesus comes for
that precious little sister, (for he will not
send an angel, she feels so weak and
timid) I can just imagine that she will
plead with him to forgive her wasted CD
life, and let her sit at his feet and praise
him forever-and for answer the Redeem
er will take her lovingly in his arms, and
bear her away to a beautiful crown Of
gold, on which is inscribed these words
ssHe that is faithful in that which is least
is faithful also in much"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-01-17
j. p. ELI S .

I have a good line of Robes and
Horse Blankets on hand which I
shall sell cheap for cash.
A good line of Clothing on hand ;
first-class Oyercoats - all prices.
Please call and examine.
All kinds of Produce taken in ex-
chage for goods. j. P. ELLIS.
Barton, Oct. Is, 1880.