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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14

Rev. H. O. Leavitt occupied his pulpit
Sunday, after three weeks vaction.
Two weeks since, Mrs. Norton. OF this
village picked ripe raspberries of the Sec
ond crop-enough to make a shortcake.
But for the discovery of the fire last
Thursday evening by Mrs. H. r. Olough
Mr. Gibson, the only occupant of the house
his wife being absent-would probably
have been consumed with the bnilding. K
few minutes after he was got out his bed
room was full of fire.
Col. Peabody is making improvements
about the hotel barn that will open a view
across the river and add much to the looks of
his place.
Mr.. Josiah Goddard has been making
Improvements about his residence, in the way
OF new buildings, grading, painting, etc,
which adds much to the general appearances
OF his very pretty residence. Others of our
citizens are making free use of the paint
brush, thereby adding to the beauty Of the
village.
Our job printer has provided himself
with new press for printing auction bills
and other posters. This enables him 10 suo-
oesstully compete for this GLASS of work.
The Shaffer Swiss bell ringers will an.
pear at the town hall Saturday evening. This
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14

1t was a fact homogeneous when we e1pe-
rienced a freeze before frost, and without
precedent according TO the oldest inhabi.
tant." 1t occasions thoughts similar to those
of Mother Shipman's prophecy when, in the
midst Of mild weather. one reaches his arm
out of bed at early morn to wipe away the
mist from the window pane, and finds the
mist frozen to the thickness of quite a frac-
ton of an inch. This remarkable freak Of
nature has injured all fruits except fall apples,
which, though frozen solid, singularly enough
resumed their usual complexion and fsvordur.
ing the warm days that succeeded, if allowed
TO remain on the trees.
Volunteers from this society moved Rev
Mr.. Holbrook's goods on Tuesday. Aprop0s
of this act, we would ask whether one ever
knew a society to manifest its good will To-
ward a departing minister in the same way
notwithstanding he might need such help the
most, his salary having dwindled quarter or
a third?
One of our townsmen says he planted
nine bushels of potatoes and only harvested
IL. We are afraid that man violated some Of
natures laws as the crop in general is fair
one
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14

Secretary Blaines letter to President Gar
field, accepting the place of Secretary of
State in the Cabinet, has been published. 1t
is plain, frank letter, which does Mr.. Blaine
credit in every way. He tells Gen. Garfield
that he would not accept the place did he not
think he could help him to make his admins
tration strong and successful one, and closes
with these notable words.
IT accept it as one of the happiest ciroum-
stances connected with this affair that, in
allying my political fortunes with yours, or,
rather, for the time merging mine in yours,
my heart goes with my head and that 1 car
ry to you not only political support, but per-
sonal and devoted friendship can but re-
gard it as somewhat remarkable that two men
of the same age, entering Congress at the
same time, influenced by the same aims and
cherishing the same ambitions, should never
for a single moment in 10 years of close init
macy have had a Misunderstanding or a cool
ness, and that our friendship has steadily
grown with our growth and strengthened
with our strength. 1t is this fact which has
led me to the conclusion embodied in this let
ter, for however much, my dear Garfield,
might admire you as a statesman, l would not
enter your Cabinet if did not believe in you
as a man and love you as friend"
The letter was given TO the Philadelphia
Press by prominent gentleman in western
Pennsylvania, to whom the President read it
at Mentor last January and on his earnest
request gave him a copy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14

wilmington.
Mics S. A. Sparks is home again.
Mrs. John Adams is in Boston.

--Miss S. A. Sparks is home again
Mrs. John Adams is in Boston.
Wood 4 Roundy of Charlestown. N H.,
drove 800 sheep and lambs from town On
Monday.
The Universalist ladies' society held their
meeting with Mrs. X. =. Ames on Thursday
Uniform and correct time is one of the
benefits which the telephone gives us, it be.
ing received from Frink every Saturday.
%. o. Waro and W. b. Haskell are in
Boston and Miss L. A. White in New York this
week, buying goods for the fall trade.
Our streets presented quite deserted
appearance on Wednesday, most of our peo.
pie being in attendance at the Jacksonville
fair
&C. @. Winchester of Washington D. C..
and Leander Titus Of Brooklyn, are in town
The meetings at the Methodist church
conducted by Rev. Lizzie Haley are increas-
ing in interest. The Sunday services will te
at and o'clock, P. N.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14

Prof. N. G. Barbour, Hiram Barbour
Geo H. Lesser and Fayette Farnum Of The
U. s. Coast and Geodetic Survey, after camp.
ing on White hill two weeks, closed up Their
surveying business for this season and re.
turned home last Saturday.
The bears have killed about a dozen
sheep for David Eagar, and it is now decided
to have a grand bear-hunt Saturday. Oct. 22
Neighboring townsmen are cordially invited
TO Join the hunt. All are requested to meet
at David Eager's by . A. NJ, TO form line
and advance on bruin.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14

Cabinet speculations continue, but as yet
President Arthur gives no sign of what he in
tends to do One of the latest rumors is that
the President is anxious to keep the Cabinet
as it is for the present, and that he has per-
suaded all the members to stay except Mr..
Window, who will leave to be returned by the
Minnesota legislature to the Senate. One re-
port says that Mr.. James will not leave the
Cabinet till the Star route prosecutions have
been finished, and another one says that, be-
ing poor man, he cannot afford to stay in
the Cabinet, but will at once retire to take a
remunerative place at the head of an impor-
tant banking scheme. Chief Justice Folger
of the New York Court of Appeals has been
repeatedly guessed at" for Secretary Of
the Treasury, but it is said that he does not
care to leave $12, 900 position, with chance
to be retired on full pay when, in few years,
he reaches the age of 20, for an uncertain
place in political life.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14

The changes in the United States Senate
since the third of March have been many and
unusual. Some very notable faces are missed
and some new ones present themselves, with
which the habitues of the Capitol have yet to
make themselves familiar. Since the entrance
of the new administration twenty -one sena-
tors have retired by the expiration of their
terms, resignation or death. Blaine, Thur
man and Conkling, three of the most conspic-
uous men of the Senate, are no longer there
Carpenter and Burnside have died, while
Window and Kirkwood have become con-
spicuous as members of the Garfield Cabinet
Many of the men who take the placesleft vacant
are comparatively young, and while there is
no question as to their ability, not more than
half dozen of them have as yet achieved a
national reputation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14

John Mundell is busy erecting a cider
mill. The apples will be grated instead OF
crushed
A ]. Thomas is building barn shed.
C. l.. Brown expects pension within
few days.
Seventy of the friends and relatives of
Mr.. and Mrs o. NJ. Jones met at their place
of abode on the evening of the 9TH inst, to
commemorate the fifth anniversary of their
welded life, bringing many useful gifts. The
party was a surprise to the donees, and they
wish TO express their many thanks to all who
were present, for the kindly feelings which
prompted these gifts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14

If any one wants to know how it 8, ems
to fall into tannery vat, let him ask the Rs
former correspondent and he can get an au-
swer based on experience.
The collection of taxes by the town treas
urer. under the new law, is progressing finely.
About two-thirds have already been paid, aud
the remainder probably will be before the
time expires. Remember, the 18th is the last
day.
The members of the Jamaica Agricul-
tural SOCIETY," will meet at the town hall the
third Tuesday of October O8th inst. } at 7
o'clock p. NJ, for the purpose of electing Of
fcers for the ensuing year
j. o. LANPHEAR, Seeretdru.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14

Geo. A, Brown, Esq, is to be one of the
speakers at the teachers institute to be held
at st, Johnsbury, Oct. y and rs.
Ed. White of Saxtons River has bought
the stage line between this place and Alstead,
N. H.
Geo. X Russell is building new pulp
mil, where he will grind pulp for his paper
mill
REV. DIR. MoOollester was summoned TO
Marlboro, N H., Monday, by the sudden
death of his mother.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14

The publishers of the st. Nicholas maya
zine, New York, will receive subscriptions for
the establishment of "Garfeld home" for
poor and sick children, the suggestion for
which comes from Master Willie P. Herrick
of Newport The letter making the sugges-
ton contained one dollar, the contribution of
four children, and was sent to the New York
Evening Post The Post declined to act as
banker for the fund and the St. Nicholas pub
fishers adopted the project. 1t would not
only be beautiful act for the children to es-
tablish such "Home' in memory of the
dead President, but it would have a wide
reaching influence in teaching the rising gen.
Grafton to think and care for somebody and
something outside themselves.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14

The civil service reform issue has taken
strong hold in Connecticut, and a call has
been issued for a state convention to be held
at New Haven on the 25th inst. The move
ment is Endorsed by ex-Governors Hubbard,
Hawley and Ingersoll Presidents Woolsey
and Porter, David A. Wells of Norwich, F.
j. Kingsbury of Waterbury, and many other
prominent men of both parties
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14

Farmers who had not gathered their APP
pies found many OF them frozen October 9TH,
and nice CRAFTS are being carried to the cider
mill. This must raise the price OF apples,
which are scarce in this section.
The grange fair was a complete success.
We hope to report the list of premiums next
week.
Quarterly meeting occurred last Sunday,
Presiding Elder Spencer being present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14

President Arthur is pursuing the judcious
policy of sending to the senate for con6rma-
ton tho appointments made by President
Garfield during the recess. 1t is of course,
his privilege to set these appointments aside
and reopen the question of filling the vacant
places, but he wisely prefers to give effect to
the official acts of his lamented predecessor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14

Rev. W. H. Pratt will preach in the
Universalist church next Sunday at the usual
hours.
The jelly workers are busy, both Messrs.
Leonard & Boyle and Hoyt & Timson
Miss F. E. Robinson has bought The
taunery buildings and is having one Of them
taken down, making finer view for the vii.
laRe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14

The New York Democrats held their state
convention at Albany on Tuesday and We'd
nesday. John Kelly and his Tammany Hall
delegates were excluded from the convention
by the report of the committee on creden-
tials. VIM. Purcell was nominated for secre-
tary of state, Geo. H. Lapham for comptroll-
err, Roswell A. Parmenter for attorney general
and Robert A. Maxwell, treasurer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14

Bookwalter, the Democratic candidate for
governor in Ohio, is said to have put out
800, 600 during the canvass. 1t was poor
investment. He came nearest being govern
or when he thrust himself into one of the
carriages reserved for governors of States at
the funeral of President Garfield.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14

DIR. ]. L. Harrington's decision TO leave
Halifax causes much regret among our people.
His standing in his profession is high and he
has been active and interested in all matters
of community interest. He intends settling
in Minnesota, whittier thousands of good wish
es will follow him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14
Local Intelligence.
Announcements.


DR.. J. Z. Prescott optician will take rooms at the
Brooks House, oct. 18th, whore he can be consulted
upon all diseases Of the eye and its optical defects
Plant Hyacinths Tulips, Crocuses, ETC.. for house,
and all hardy out door bulbs this month. Allen has
several large cases just arrived from Holland
Raspberries currants and Grapes do best planted
in the fall. Call or send orders to Allen early.
wANrrD.-A girl to do general Homework for the
winter. Address N. J. HAIE, sProspect-st. lii2
Violin aud Piano lessons given by Miss A. G. Harris,
pupil of Julius Eichberg Boston Conservatory. The
violin school Of Ferdinand David and the studies Of
Krertzcr, Rode aud viotti used Terms reasonable.
Room No. II, Art studio, Crosby Block.
Miss II. NJ. Bruce, artist will receive orders for
Crayon or Pastel Portraits at her studio No. II Crosby
Block, next door to Household Office. Satisfaction
guaranteed. She will also take classes In Painting,
Crayoning, Penclng aud China Painting Specimens
Of her work be at the studio, where she in
vites the public to call aud examine.
ovERooArsi OvEnooATsi soiled and faded ones
dyed with out ripping orocking at Bratleboro Dye
House. iO-43
special meeting Of Columbian Lodge, No. SO, +.
A. NJ, will be held At Masonic Hall Tuesday
ming oct. 49,, at ~ O'Clock. All Master Masons IN
good standing are cordially invited to attend Work.
80 degree.
ny order Of WIN. he. TAYLOR, secy.
A special communication Of Brattieboro Lodge, No.
100, r. "A. NJ will be held at Masonic hall next Mon
day evening, oct II, at ia O'Clock. Work: "E. A."
degree. All Master Masons in good standing are COR
daily invited. BY order Of the W. n.
j. L. sIMONDs sec'y.
AUouoN.-wi be sold at auction wednesday,
oct. 10, at O'Clock NJ precisely, my Dwelling House,
situated whipple Lane, in the village Of Bratebo-
70, near the residence Of John W. Frost The house
Ia Ia stories high, and conveniently arranged for
two families. ID. W. BRoBSAHAN.
Bellows Falls, Oct. @, 1881. s. N. HERRIoK, Auctr.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14

The Universalist autumnal Sunday scbol
concert on Sunday evening, the gth, wa
quite an enjoyable affairs the children actng
their parts well. as did those Of larger grown
The speakers stand was festooncd aud dec
GRATED very tastefully with autumn fruits and
nowerg 40
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14
The Garfield-COnkIingI ncident az she
Chicago Convention.

The Grand Rapids mich. Times of Oct.
6, makes the following extract and comment
concerning famous incident at the Chicago
convention
From the Eagle of yesterday we extract the
following:
"The Dayton (Ohio) Journal mentions
little incident of the Chicago convention
which seems to show that Senator Conkling
foresaw the outcome from nearer the begin
ming than many Others 1t was an incident
in which Conkling and Garfield, one for
Grant and the other for Sherman, were the
characters, and is related as follows;
Among the late President Garfelds papers
will probably be found a little memorandum
from Senator Conkling to him in pencil, writ
ten in the hall of the national convention at
Chicago, in about these words:
My Dear Garfield If there is TO be dark
horse in this convention, there is no person
whom 1 would prefer before yourself.
CoNKLING.
The reply was:
My Dear COakliag' There will be no
dark horse in this convention. 1 am for Sher-
man. j. A. GARFIELD.'
This was pending the great struggle and
just before the mighty tornado which carried
Garfield into the presidency-and the grave"
Our esteemed contemporary must needs
forego such pleasure as it may derive from
fanoying that "Conkling toresaw the out
come" We were fortunate enough TO have
been present at the Chicago convention, and
to have seen the incident which gave rise to
the above item. Conkling-arrogant, able,
presuming, peacocky and plucky-was trying
to throttle all opposition by passing gag law
binding all delegates to support the nominee
of the convention. delegate from West
Yirginia-he who replied to the sneering in
quiry as TO his identity made by the turkey
gobbler from New York by saying that he
was the man who made hundred speeches
for Hayes in the last campaign while Conk-
ling was making but one-opposed the mo-
ton, but just before it was put Gen. Garfield
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14

1t is expected that b. G. Oushing's auc-
ton sale, next Tuesday, will draw large
crowd of people, as the amount of property
to be sold is large and valuable. The sale
will begin at o'clock sharp.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14

The United States Trust Company, oil
New York, has had registered at the Treas
ury Department $275,OOO in 4 per cent
bonds in the name of the company as ''IrGs-
tees for Mrs. Lucretia r. Garfield and the
surviving children of James A. Garfield, de-
ceased" being the amount purchased WIZ WIZ
the proceeds of subscriptions 10 the Garhelu
fund. These bonds win yield an annual m
come of S11 900, and cannot be paid oil by
the Government until the year 1907.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14

A comprehensive and Ineligible summary
Of the incidents and events connected with
the siege and surrender of Yorktown will be
found on our first page to-day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14
GBeDtrmont 9Benit.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER IA, 1881.

The VERMONT RECORD AND FARMER Sods
combined nth THE PuGSIx May 1871, 1ssO-the sub
scrfption list name and good tciH Qfhe Record and
Farmer becoming the property ~ the proprfetors n
The phnnir without reaerre.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14

made to overturn this sentence of the Arkan-
sas Judge, on the ground that a cumulative
eenience cannot be inflicted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14

is a New Hampshire troupe and comes wall
recommended ~ a first class musical comm.
nv
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14

Rev. Z. w. Whitney will preach in the
church next Sunday at 9. 80 2. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-10-14

DETAILS OF THE EXCURSION WHICH LEAVES
BRATTLEBORo DY SPECIAL TRAIN TOMORROW
AFTERNOON.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-05

600; at Eastportsand Nebraska City, $I5
600; at or near Fort Leavenworth
| $4,000; at and near Glasgow, $40 OO1
at and near Kansas City. $4,000: al
Lexington, $4,000: at st. Charles. SIS
600: at and nsar St. Joseph, $4,000;
| at Fermillion. Dakota. $75, 900; above ths
mouth Of the Yellowstone river, Dakota,
$40, 900; survey Of the Missouri river
from its mouth TO Fort Benton. continuing
the survey above Siouz City, $50 600:
surveys at the Sonth Pass of the Missis-
s;ppi river 10 ASCERTAIN the depth of water
and width of the channel secured aud
main aimed from time to time by james
b. E4ds at the South Pass of the
Mississippi river, and to enable the
Secretary of War to report during the
maintainance of the work. $4,000;
Improving Fox river. Wisconsin. S75 00o;
Wisconsin river, $4,000 The j1int
resolution approved July 20. 1868.
authorizing the construction of a bridge
over the Mississippi river to connect the
:sland OF Rock Island with the cities cf
Davenport and Rock Island. is amended
90 as to require the Chicago. Rock Island
q facino Railroad Company to charge tor
any cars Carrying freight other than its
own end tor ITS own when carrying freight
fJr other roads, which it may carry across
said bridge, the sun of S. for every car,
and Tor each empty ear other than iti own
the sum OF s., half of which sum snail te
paid by said railroad combany into the
Treasury Of the Uni;ed States eath
month, and tie morfhiy re-
turns thus made shall be in
such form and with such authen,ication as
the secretary OF war shall direct The DILL
recommends al appropriation OF $I.s43,
900 in excess of the bill reported last year.
Sixty seven thousand dollars was. how
ever, added to tbs bill last year before its
final passage. This increase is mainly due
to the appropriation of ST 00O,O for the
execution Of the plan for The Improvement
of the navigation OF the Mississippi river.
Upon this subject the committee 10 brief
report accompanying the bill say: Both
this committee and the house commerce
committee ut the last congress were deeply
impressed with the importance aud neces-
sitv OF the inauguration of some plan for
the permanent improvement of said river.
Difficulties as to plans were suggested and
realized but these having been removed
by the scquieseence of the Mississippi
river commission, in a recommendation
covering the whole subj ct, and which is
concurred in by the war department., the
committee has not felt justified in the
further postponement of the Inauguration
of this work. Ia commencing the CON-
mittee has made its recommendation as
moderate as the Importance of the subject
as the gravity OF the interests to be affect
ed and the reason bile demands OF COM
merce OF the great highway would allow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-05
DAMAGE FROM ovERFLows.

/ OMAHA. Feb. 5.-A Fort Benton des
patch says the river broke at that place at
o'clock this a. n. the water rose over the
banks. The women and children were
conveyed to places of safety on the hill
The river fell eight or ten feet since day
light, Hopes are entertained the worst
is over: no damage reported. The Sun
river bridge and bridges in Prickly Pear
Canon, washed away. Thermometer, has
been about 6fty above the past thres
days.
PUEBLO, Feb. 5.-Ths Pur9atoire river
is flooded worse than ever known. Al
Los Animas about four miles Of the Atchi-
son. Topeka 4 Santa Fe track 10 covered
by about three feet of water. No eastern
mails have been received for two days.
and no telling when they will get through.
CoURTLAND, CAL, Feb. Sat $3.50
.. n. to day the Sacramento river broks
over the lsvee and flooded the town and
adjoining country. Destruction to prop
erty very great A dispatch says the
towns of Orosllle and Riggs in Butte
county are oVerhowed.