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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-28

The contests affecting the composition of
the Senate after March next are now all
settled except in Pennsylvania and Tennes-
see. New Jersey, Wisconsin, West Virginia
and Texas have this week completed the cleo
ton respectively of William j. Sewall, Philet-
us Sawyer, johnson N. Camden and Samuel
B. Maxey of Texas, the last named gentle
man having been reelected Whether the
Republicans or Democrats will control the
organization of the Senate in the next Con-
gress remains an open question and depends
upon the result of the contests in Pennsyl
Vania and Tennessee and upon the action Of
Senator Malone of Virginia
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GBr 0ermont 9Benit.
BRATTLEBORoi
FRIDAY, JANUARY. %, 1881.

TIE VERMONT RECORD AND FARMER 9Cds
combined rih THf PHDs1x May LET, lssO-he sub
scription list, name and good riU tHe Record and
Farmer becoming he property Of The proprieiors Of
The FhGnir icithoW reserve
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GniIforh Centre.

Rev. E. W. Whitney will lecture in the
Universalist church next Wednesday evening
at P. N. on "Amusements, Wise and Other
wise" If very stormy the lecture will be
postponed.
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is thai he is insane. Indeed If was called
as witness upon the stand am inclined to
think should testify that he is absolutely
insane, and is hardly responsible for his
acts. My own impression Is that unless
something shall stop him in his folly and
mad career he will become hopelessly in
sane and fit subject for the lunatic
asylum. Before l finally gave him up
had exhausted all my powers of reason and
persuasion, as well as other resources, in
endeavoring to control his actions and
thoughts but without avail. found him
dccetful and could not be depended upon
in anything; stubborn, willful, conccited,
and at all times outrageously wicked APP
parently possessed of the devil. / saw him
once or twice when it seemed to be he was
willing to do almost anything wicked he
should happen to take fancy to. You
will remember perhaps at the last converse
ton we had about him told you to keep
clear of him and not have anything to do
with him. Should anybody ask about him
now should be compelled to say to them
that thought he was insane, or ut least n
monomaniac and should there leave it and
say no more about him. His insanity is of
such character that he is as likely to be-
come sly cunning desperate as anything.
Could | sec him | might possibly make
another and vigorous effort to change the
whole channel of his thoughts and feelings.
If Icould not do that should have no hope
whatever of being able TO do him any good.
! made up my mind long ago never to give
him another dollar in money until l
should be convinced he was thoroughly
humbled and radically changed. l am some
times afraid he would steal, rob or do any
thing before his ogotism and sc,f-conceit
shall be knocked out of him, and perhaps
n ~ Ill .. -
regard his case as hopeless, or nearly so,
and, of course, know no other way but to
dismiss him entirely from my mind and
leave him entirely in the hands of his
Maker, with a very faint hope that he can
be changed either in this world or the next"
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THE SENTIMENT ABROAD.
Remarks Of the Lord Mayor of Lon
don.

LONDON, July 4,--The Lord Mayor on
opening his court at the Mansion House
this morning, said that he wished, in II
formal and effective manner, to express
what he knew was the universal feeling of
the citizens Of London respecting the de-
plorable tragedy at Washington. The at
tempt upon President Garfeld's life was re-
garded with
Unmitgated Horror and Detestation
by every member of the municipal admin.
istration of London, and this feeling was
fnlly shared, he was confident, by every
citizen of the metropolis. The Lord Mayor
went on to say that while he earnestly
hoped the Presidents life would be spared
he had the mournful duty stating that the
latest news from Washington was very un-
favorable and that the worst was to be
feared.
The lord mayor ended his remarks which
were listened to with the deepest attention,
byexpressing his deepsorrow and sympathy
with tho President, his family, and the ma
ton thus cruelty deprived of its Chief
Magistrate.
what IN Thought in Russia.
ST.. Petersburg, July 4.-The press OF
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this city is unanimous in expressing its
horror and CONSERVATION by reason of the
tragedy at Washington. The Goios believes
that the crime was due to personal ven
geancc, and that it cannot be rightly at
tributed to political motives, or that the
assassin was doing the work of partisan
conspiracy.
The Noroe Vremjo. q journal with liberal
inclinations and generally well-postcd,
says "That President Garfield probably fell
victim to his honesty and to his straight
forward policy. 1t fears that the work of
the assassin is by n conspiracy and that very
dark days arebefore the Republic"
DIR. Hamilton Encouraged.
DIR. Hamilton of New York, who was
present ut the last consultation of tho
physicians says it is a very grave case, but
there is still hope. Tho inflammation
has increased very little, and as the greatest
danger is from that source, he feels very
much encouraged. DR.. Hamilton left for
New York at o'clock.
stUrastcr-GencrnI James Hopeful.
Postmaster-G General James is at this hour
1880, among the most hopeful ones. He says
if strong WILL good care and medical skill
will avail anything, the President is sure
to pull through all right.
An Incident.
A quick thrill of sympathy stirred through
the cxpectant crowd that was gathered in
in front of the White House on Saturday
night, as the silence was broken by the
voice of an aged woman sobbing out: Can
it be? Will the President be allowed to
die?" Quick, but quiet, came response in
n young, clear voice, the speaker hidden in
the shadow of the trees: No! Too many
pious souls are at this moment praying God
for his deliveance."
What SurgeOn-GcneraI Barnes Says.
Surgeon-Gcneral Barnes left the Prcsi-
dent at ITO p. IN. The board of surgeons
had just sent out their bulletin. General
Barnes told General Webster that the con-
dition of the President was unchanged,
either for better or worse the pulse was n
little off, as compared with yesterday, being
ITO. 1t was 10S last night. This is regarded
as rather an i'll feature.
Colonel Corbin, who last saw the Presi-
dent, says that he continues to hold UP
bravcly with his
Magnificent Pluck and Nerve,
and is as cool and as calm-coolcr and
calmer, in fact, than when leading his troops
in his grand charge at Chickamauga.
While President Garfield does not hold in
his belief that he will certainly recover he
is nervy and hopeful.
81 Have hut ~ Chance
he said to an attendant, but have it and
intend to make the best of it,"
One serious apprehension of the surgeons
is that his Excellency will be an invalid
throughout the remainder of his life if he
RECEIVERS. They fear the formation of an
abscess from the Inflammation caused by the
Judgment of the bullet.
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A special dispatch to the New YORK 'I0Hd
from Milwaukee says: +f-
Near the village of Hartland lives Mrs.
+. nj. Scoville, q woman about forty years
of age, and sister of Guiteau. She said
she was born on Long Island and that her
brother Charles was born in 1889. The
Guiteau family, she says belonged to the
French aristocracy, and that her great
grandfather was physician to the King
of France. All her fathers family had
been medical men until within two gene ra-
tions. Before Charles was born his
mother was sick with brain fever. From the
time that he was seven years of age his
mind seemed to be affected, and, indeed, all
through his childhood he was Eighty.
When he became of age he married. Mrs.
Scoville had no doubt that his mothers
sickness had affected his brain. Guitcau's
mother, Jane Howe, was of good family.
She was graduate of a female seminary in
New York, of which Miss Willard was prin-
cipal. Mrs. Guiteau died when Charles was
seven years old, and his training from that
time depended upon his aunt, who resided
in Freeport, Ill. Mrs. Sc0ville said
her husband had assisted her brother
Charles in many ways, but Charles
did not seem to know how to take
care of himself. Charles was partially edu-
tNtcd ut hiitniStli OniNNipityt Nv ~hh'' ~
Dor, but he was not q graduate. Among his
hobbies was religion. He had an idea that
he was going to travel and evangelize the
world on the Moody and Sankey plan, and
was somewhat influenced by MOody's preach
ing. His disposition was not passionate,
though he was quick when boy. She
firmly believes that her brother is insane.
His actions had always indicated as much.
She said that he engaged in politics dur
ing the Greeley campaign and had
been meddling in them ever since, but
had never had an Office Of any kind. She
did not believe he would be hanged, be-
cause his insanity would manifest itself
easily enough. He believed that he had a
mission of some kind to perform and was a
| religious lunatic. There had never been
any insanity in the family. When the
World correspondent told Mrs. Scoyillc that
the President would probably die she wept
bitterly and said, "Oh my poor brother"
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A word to One Wise.

TO The Editor Of the Evening Critic:
When the news of the shooting of the
President reached the military authorities a
mounted battery was ordered at once to the
White House. This battery was mounted
in hot haste, but before leaving the Arsenal
a second order was received by its com.
manding officer to send a lieutenant and
fifteen men mounted at once to the White
House. The horses had to be detached from
the pieces or wagons, embarrassed, the sad
dies separated from the harness. and then
these heavy, fat artillery horses to be
urged as fast as they could go to the scene
of supposed action of duty at all events.
The query is, why should there not be a
force of cavalry stationed at Washington
They are lust as much needed as the artil.
iery; that is, there should be troops Of all
arms of the line at the Capital ofthe Nation
1t is absurd to say that such an idea is for
eign TO our Government that the place foi
cavalry is on the frontier, etc, ETC. The
place for troops is where they are needed,
and it is time for those in authority to pre-
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TWO O'CLOCK BULLETIN.
The Patient Easier.

July Il.
DIR. Reyburn, who has just come from the
the patient seems somewhat easier. DIR,
Bliss rather expects voluntary action of the
bowels to-day, which would be II favorable
sign.
What Director Burchard Says Of Gull
teaU.
Hon. HoratiO Burchard, Director of the
Mint, who is a resident of Freeport, H., in
conversation with CRITIC reporter this
morning said he had known the Guitearl
family for a number of years, but that he
has almost lost sight of Charles, the assas-
sin, of late. Mr.. Burchard says the father
of Guiteau was up to the time of his death
was regarded by his ncighbors as one OF
the most upright and intelligent business
men in the town. However, said Mr.. Bur-
chard, the elder Guteau .astonished his
friends by joining the Oneida community
and announcing that he was perfect and
people for some length of time, but finally
returned to his old home in FreepOrt, ILL.,,
and resumed the banking business. His
friends all thought that he was temporarily
insane. After his return to his home he
never gave any indication of insanity.
Mr.. Burchard said he knew but little
about the younger Guiteau until he came
into his Office few weeks ago and intro.
duced himself, and after stating his SER
vices, he said he was hard-up and needed
assistance. Mr.. Burchard gave him a lit
tie money, but on further conversation
with Guitcau he became satisfied that the
man was crazy from intense egotism.
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QUEER PEOPLE
who Haunt the White House Grounds
...The Fellow who Believes i'm the
VeccIl ('mrp.

bhO tAhS w hhtC w
-.-The Fellow who Believes I'm the
Lccch Cure.
As may naturally be supposed, there are
more or less eccentric persons to be found
mingling in the crowd surrounding the
Presidential Mansion. One such turned up
there to-day. He proclaimed himself
physician Of prominence and de-
manded admission. The armed sentry and
kecn-scented policemen were not to be
taken in, though. They saw in the long
hanging locks of hair and unkempt fiery
red whiskers of the visitor that he was not
of the right sort, and they refused to open
the gate The doctor" then drew from his
grip-sack a Notwithstanding bottle. say
ing: "Do you see that bottle? 1t contains
lceches. Those fellows in there don't
know what they're about. Just let me
in an I'll clap on couple of leeches, have
the impure blood out of the wound in n
jiffy, and thus save the Presidents life"
This didn't even "phasc the guard. The
doctor then wanted to send the lceches in,
or send in one of his pamphlets to Mrs. Gar.
field. 1t was no use. And while the crowd
laughed and jcercd at him, he walked away
muttering about the way some men are
treated, even if they do live in a free con-
fry
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Gen. Mitchell, who was a.comrade of Gen
quarters this afternoon in search of the
latest news from the White House. Gov
Mitchell says he was at the sick chamber Of
the President this morning, and that ht
shook hands and converscd for moment
with Mr.. Garfield, and that Mr.. Garfield
said "The doctors are against me, but
am going to pull through. You hav hadt
worse wounds, and will and courage pulled
you through, and I'll try it," Mitchell /.
is said to have lived through nine of the
most serious wounds inflicted on the battle
field. ha
The Whereabouts of the Assassin.
The rumors which were started rs to the
location of the assassin Guitcau last night
and this morning were revived this after.
noon. The police authorities are very
taciturn in response to inquiries anent him
and when they speak generally avoid the
subject. There seems to be an impression
that he is not in the Jail, but has beer
removed to the ironclad Passaic, which i.
lying in the Eastern Branch. This wa.
rumored yesterday and at first doubted, but
the significant remark of one of the chiefs o.
the police force when reporter asked him il
he was not apprehensive of the lynching o.
Guiteau, 'They must swim the Potomac
tOget him." and the fact that fourteen ma.
rincs had been ordered to the Passaic, gives
additional argument to substantiatc the re-
port that for the purpose of preventing any
lynching, the authorities have decided to
remove him from the Jail to some unap-
proachable point.
The Chief of the Detectives,
Capt. Vernon, in conversation with THE
CRITIC this afternoon said to the latter in
response to the inquiry as to the location at
present of the assassin: "We have nothing
to do with it. When we turned him into
Jail we did all that duty called for. He is
now in the hands of the warden of the Jail
and under the immediate orders, as far as
locality is, or as to where he may be located,
of Attorney General Macyeagh Whether
he is in the Jail or on the Passaic, don't
know, nor are we expected to know"
On the other hand. Il CRITIC reporter,
anxious to set at rest the rumor so preva-
lent, visited the Navy Yard this afternoon.
A small crowd, attracted by the rumor,
were gathered about tho Navy Yard gates.
Admission was granted to visitors as usual,
and no signs Of additional prccaution were
observable.
The Passaic lay quietly as usual in its
place short distance from the shore, and
the reporter was told that Guitcau was not
held on board.
1t is stated, however, that the removal Of
the prisoner has been officially discussed,
and queries were made to the officers as to
their ability to accommodate and secure the
assassin if such course is at any time
deemed necessary.
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BALTIMORE'S INDIGNATION
Over the Terrible Crime-Respects
Paid to the President.

BALTIMORE, MD, July 4.-Mayor Latrobc
this morning issued an order calling upon
members of the City Council to meet in the
first branch chamber at o'clock to-mor-
row, for the purpose Of giving expression to
the great indignation felt by the people of
Baltimore at the murderous assault ON Presi-
dent Garfield, and to express an earnest
hope for his recover and their sincere
sympathy with his devoted wife and
the members of his family. The
Mayor has also written to Mr.. William
Frazier, Superintendent of Patterson Park,
saying: SIN view of the critical condition
of the President it would be improper to
have any display of fire works in any of the
public parks, and the permission heretofore
given for such display in Patterson Park is,
therefore, revoked.
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ENGLAND MOURNING, TOO,
Over the Reported Death of u SON
OF the Prince of Wales.

LONDON, July l.-Whilc the community
was waiting with the utmost anxiety for
the latest news concerning the condition of
President Garfield, it has been startled by a
report that Victor Albert, the eldest son of
the Prigcc Of Wales, has been drowned at
Melbourne. The young prince and his
brother were midshipmen on one of Her
Majesty's men-of-war now OIL cruise
around the world. The report of his
drowning is as yet unconfrmed but def
mite news concerning it will probably be
received in n few moments.
Up to this hour, 4 p. m, no confirmation
has been received of the reported drowning
of the prince.
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FURTHER FACTS ABOUT GUITEAU.
The Maynard Son as Described by
His Father I'm ISz3.

Boston, July 4.-The following is an ex-
tract from letter dated March 80, 1873,
from the father of the assassin to John w.
Guiteau, his brother, in this city, in which
he refers to his son Charles, MS follows: 81
have been ready to believe him capable of
almost any folly, stupidity or rascality.
The one possible excuse can render for him
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NEW YORK SENATORS.


ALBANY, N. Y, July 4.-Thc joint con
vention resumed its session ut 12 o'clock to-
day. The ballot for successor to Conkling
resulted: Conkling, 49, Wheeler, %; Corr
nell, g.; Crowley, A; Lapham, g. Stonghton,
1 Potter, Democrat, 81; Hoskins, / Chap
man, 1 I; total, 81.
The official joint ballot for successor to
Platt resulted: Dcpew, AZ; Vancott, 1; Ker-
nan, 81 Adams, 1; North Il Crowley, 10;
Cornell, IL; Lapham, 1; Plat, L; total, So.
At 1856 p. nj. the convention adjourned un-
til noon Tomorrow
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Preserving the Purity Of the Parks.

About 8 o'clock last night Mr.. Thomas
MacMahon, resident corner Fifth and ID
streets northwest. noticed two well-dressed
lOafers misbehaving themselves in the pres
ence of ladies and children In Judiciary
Hall Park, in front of his residence. His
Irish blood was up in an instant, and he at
once attacked the miscreants and gave
them both good trouncing. No arrests
were made, MS there was no policeman at
hand. This is one of the instances where it
seems proper that citizens should take the
law into their own hands, and it would be
better for the community If other citizens
would adopt Mr.. MacMahon's course and
take action under similar circumstances.
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The Usual Result Of the celebration

BALTIMORE, Md, July 4.-Miss Mary
Ann Gibbin, thirty-two years of age, while
leaning out of the window of her house on
Neighbour street, this forenoon was shot in
the face accidentally by boy, who was
celebrating the Fourth and died in ten
minutes afterward. The boy surrendered
himself to the police.
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INFORMATION To1P. M.
What the Presidents Personal At
teutIant Saws Of his SufTcrings.

tenuRnt says Oh ms Suuer1nsS.
One of the most constant and faithful OF
the Presidents attendants has been Mr.
Crump, the steward. He is always at his
bedside and administering to his personal
wants. The President likes to have him
about, and converscs freely with him about
his condition. Speaking of the intense pain
in his feet the President said: at feels as
though they had been
Held Over n Hot Fire.
The President bears his suffcrings like
n Spartan. Never so much as sigh escapes
him when the ladies are present, and he is
particularly solicitous that nothing should
be said
To Alarm Mrs. Garfield.
At another time, when he was alone with
Mr.. Crump, and the intense agony of his
suffering forced slight groan from his lips,
he whispered to Mr.. Crump that he felt as
if ten thousand needles were pricking his
feet.
Another Medical Examination in
Progress.
The physicians are now making another
examination of the Presidents wounds,
which will be followed by n general consulta-
ton, the result of which will be given in the
next bulletin, which will hardly be ready
before 100 o'clock.
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The Cnnari About Guitcau's Re-
mOYRl from Jail.
Home sin Ascendant.

Secretary Hunt, Secretary Lincoln, and
Postmaster General James, who have been
in the Mansion all the morning, left about
o'clock for some refreshments They are
all hopeful and pray for the best.
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THE VERY LATEST.
EVERYTHING MORE HOPEFUL AT
$3.50.

A solemn stiffness has settled about the
Executive Mansion. All the Cabinet off,
GERS and other visitors have settled down-to
a quiet watchfulness.. Up to this writing
1880 p. m.) there has been no pcrceptible
change in the Presidents condition, and the
fears that were prevalent earlier in the day
have been considerably allayed. The vomit-
ing has ceased and President Garfield
is resting comparatively comfortable.
There has been little or no
increase in the inflammation or no un-
favorable symptoms have become manifest.
The physicians will hold another consulta-
ton at 5 o'clock and will issue bulletin
about o'clock. The public seem to have
become satisfied that the President is in no
homes. A faithful few fingered at the outer
gates all day.
The President Feeling Much Re.
freshed.
The President has just awoke from short
nap and says he feels very much refreshed.
Everybody More ROpeful.
Secretary Blaine, who left the Mansion al
1886, says he feels very much encouraged
and had good hope that the President would
recover. The doctors do not say wher
the crisis will be over, but are OF
the opinion that If he lives through tn,
night he may recover. He has taken som,
nourishment, beef tea, &C., and most of il
remained on his stomach.
Special Religious Services for the
President.
Special services and prayer will be held
at the Christian Church each day at 12 III
and 7 p. IN. for the recovery of the Presi.
dent Rev. Mr.. Power, pastor ofthe church
is constant visitor at the White House.
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Prentiss concentrated lemonade is sold AT
the corner of Seventh and + streets.