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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-21

The literary club give an entertainment
in the town hall Wednesday evening, Jan.
~, at which time they will render the spark
ling drama, Our Folks" and an after piece
entitled Mixed up Matters" together with a
programme of fine music by special artists
The whole entertainment is expected TO be of
hrst-elass order. New scenery is being pre-
pared for the occasion, and every effort be-
ing made to interest and please the audience
The reading of Miss Marion Storms Of
Springfield, Tuesday evening, was listened to
by a large and appreciative audience, the
readerand reading receiving many enoomiums
of praise.
Landlord Allen refreshed the members
OF the Mutual Thief Detecting Society with
an oyster supper Monday evening. The vote
was. that the members take their wives next
time.
The Unitarian sociablss at their church
Pariors are well attended and enjoyable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-21

The House elections committee has voted
unanimously at this late day that Col Bisbee,
Republican, of Florida, is entitled to the seat
in the House now occupied by Mr.. Hull,
Democrat. 1t was just as plain two years ago
as it is to-day that Hull had no right to the
seat The evidence was clear, simple and in
disputable. Yet Hull was allowed to hold the
seat, to vote regularly with the Democratic
party, and to draw pay for SO doing. Now
when the term is almost expired the Demo-
cratic Committee, with no fresh evidence to
force conviction, decides that the seat be-
longs to Mr.. Bisbee. Even yet Hull is not
ousted. He is likely to draw pay till the very
end of the term. or course Bisbee is entitled
to pay for the full term, and the result will
be that the Government will pay double
salary for the same seat for two years, having
nothing to show in return but the votes of an
illegal Congressman which have been cast
uniformly against the best interests of the
country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-21

The consolidation of the great telegraph
companies has no sooner been effected than
schemes for the establishment of new and in
dependent lines are proposed. Already a
movement has begun among the business
men of New York to establish lines which
cannot be purchased, and large subscriptions
are announced for that purpose. There is
also renewed discussion of the feasibility of
Congress making the telegraph system part
of the postal service under the management
of the Government The National Board of
Trade, at its recent session, expressed an
opinion favorable to such line Of action, and
several bills have already been introduced in
to Congress having this end in view.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-21
A Point in Newspaper Law.

Within the past fortnight or three weeks it
has been said to us by dozens of persons from
all parts of the county that certain local
sheet, which shall be nameless, was being
sent to them without their order, or previous
knowledge, and in many cases the question
has been asked us whether such persons are
responsible for the payment of the subscrip-
ton if they take the paper from the office.
To all such questions we are obliged to say
yes. 1t is well established newspaper law
that person is holden 10 pay for a newspa-
per which he takes from the post Office and
that he can be made to pay for it if he has
anything to pay with. With this law we have
never had any practical experience, except in
cases where there were arrearages remaining
unpaid on subscriptions Ordered discontinued,
and the means is one which responsible and
self-respecting publishers do not resort to in
order to keep up a declining circulation. 1t
is, therefore, in answer to special and repeat
ed requests that we make this statement, for
the information of the public and the pro
lection of our own readers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-21
a Last Call.

Owing tocerain Unforeseen circumstances, the final
settlement Of the estate Of the late A. Chandler has
been delayed month. On this account we are en-
abled to extend for corresponding period the date
for the settlement Of arrearage accounts Of both the
RECORD AND FARNER and The PH0N1x. Final notice
is therefore hereby given that all arrearages up 20
January, 1850, still remaining unpaid must
have settlement before the 9th day of
February next. This demand is without qualih-
cation, and have alternative but to insist
settlement in every covered by this notice. While
nearly all arrearages Of this class have been paid dur
ing the past month, a few remain, which must have
attention. FRENCH sTEDNtAN.
Brattleboro Jan. "a, 1881.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-21

That is sad case which has just been tried
in Maine. boy some eight or nine years
old was found digging hole in a manure
heap, in which to bury the still warm and
palpitatipg body of his little companion, two
years younger. He was alarmed, and told
contradictory stories, but finally said that he
and the dead boy were in the house alone at
play, when they got down gun to shoot
cat, and by some accident the charge entered
the head of his companion. There was a
trail of blood from the house-door to the
manure.heap, showing where the body had
been dragged along, and examination of the
dead childs body showed marks on the head
where, it appeared, the young murderer had
struck him with the spade to finish the work
which the gun had not quite accomplished.
The friends Of the living child held that the
shooting was an accident, and that his after
actions were caused by fright and an unreas-
oning desire to cover up the traces of his I'M
intentional act. The parents of the dead
child, on the contrary, held that the elder boy
had enticed their child to his house for the
express purpose of killing him. The elder
child was tried on the charge last week, and
was found guilty of manslaughter and SEN
fenced to the house of correction for the re-
mainder of his minority. The case is not
pleasant one to contemplate in any view of it.
To have secured this boys conviction, there
must have been evidence showing him to be
capable of conceiving and perpetrating such
crime, AID if he was SO capable it is evil
dent that the only thing the court could do
with him was to place him where repetition
of the act will be impossible.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-21
Forty Thousand Murder. in the south

[Fro m the New orleans Christian Advocated
Forty thousand murders have been com
mitted in the southern states since the war
Murders occur in all states and communities,
and there are just as bad men to be found in
Massachusetts, as in South Carolina but,
when we are brought face to face with the
appalling fact that there were more murders
in South Carolina in 1873 than in the seven
states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont,
Massachusetts,, Rhode Island, Connecticut
and Pennsylvania, the most thoughtless must
be startled. The same proportion holds good
in nearly all the southern states. What is the
remedy? First OF all let the truth be told,
and let our southern people understand the
actual state of the case. Then let the pulpit
and press ring out in denunciation of the
barbarous customs of carrying deadly weap-
ons and Of dueling The public conscience
must be awakened, and the pulpit and the
press must lead in the work.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-21

settlements Of Town q ncers' Accounts.
Town officers should note the provisions Of
treasurers town clerks, overseers of the poor,
and all persons authorized TO receive or dis
burse moneys belonging to q town, TO settle
their accounts with the auditors on or before
the first Tuesday of March. The collector is
ordered to settle his account with the town
treasurer before March /. Any of these Off
GERS who neglect TO comply with the provis-
ions of the act are thereby rendered ineligi-
BILE to hold the office for the year ensuing.
Many good and faithful officers might,
through carolessness, fail to keep the law and
will need only this suggestion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-21

THE 'MERRY MAIDENs" DESCRIBE THEIR Ma
ROW GAUGE EXCURSION.

THE ''NfERRY MAIDENs" DESCRIBE THEIR MAR
ROW GAUGE EXCURSION.
Dear PhGnir Having seen in your last
issue that a party of twenty Live from this
place took ride on the marrow gauge to
Londonderry last week. 1 write to tell you
that more than twenty-five went On the
hotel register were as many names as when
the "Brattleboreans" went "up to London
derry" A much longer train was brought
into use for the Fayetteville party than for
either the Londonderry or Brattleboro excur-
sionists, and we had such a delightful time
you must be interested to hear about it, First,
let me say that the Vermont Central railroad
company are greatly indebted to the Fayette-
vile ladies for the work they did that day in
cleaning windows, but no charge was made,
for Jack Frost, the one who did the mischief
with the windows, does not belong to that COM
pany. Patience and industry accomplishes
wonders consequently we had a good view
of many interesting objects, such as the
stump of the tree for which this wonderful
narrow gauge turned out. Beautiful curying
trestle-work and bridges we saw, too, and re-
membered that every curve made our ride
longer. Bald Mountain and the Dumplings
were objects of interest, and called forth pro-
found remarks concerning the Lewis murder
trial; but most wonderful of all was the sight
of our little engine rounding a curve so easily
that il was proposed to shake hands with the
engineer, when snap went the bell-cord, then
a full stop, and there stood the last passen-
ger car waiting for the rest TO take an extra
ride all by themselves. This being accom-
plished, onward we sped toward dinner-and
such dinner! The best that ever was cook
ed One of the ''stay at homes wickedly
said what made the dinner so good was be-
cause so many went of without any break
fast" That was sly hint about early rising
/ believe. We were not late 10 dinner, as
sure you. Some might say we were late home,
but we only stopped on the way just long
enough for a car to he put on the track, and
for the engine to take a part Of the train up
to the depot and then return for the merry
crowd left behind. who were enjoying them
selves well, save that our worthy postmaster
stood in fear Of pickpockets forgot to say
that the long train consisted chiefly of freight
cars, and we ladies send our compliments to
Mr.. Brooks, requesting that the next time we
propose an excursion party from this place
that he will give us longer freight train, as
nothing could be more appropriate for such
an occasion than mixed train Now don't
forget TO give him our very best respects, and
just suggest that it may possibly depend up
on the excursion train provided for us wheth-
er we 90 next time or not.
Yours respectfully,
MERRY MAIDENs.
Fayetteville, VT, Jan. 10, 1881.
A class in telegraphy has been formed,
consisting Of ladies aud gentlemen, who will
take three months course.
Sheriff Melendy brought new prisoner
to NeWfaue last week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-21

and the commission paid upon the negotia-
ton is restricted to ono-quarter of one per
cent. National banks are not to be permit
ted to issue any bonds other than three per
cents to secure their circulation after May
LIST next. The vote on the passage of the
bill showed a majority OF only 10, nearly all
tho Republicans opposing it. 1t is expected
that the Senate will relieve the bill of some of
its Objectionable features, and either extend
the time which the bonds are to run or raise
the inierest 10 81 ner cent
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-21

The United States now has more large
cities than any other nation. Sixty-four re-
turn over 10000 people by the last census.
And these contain, in the aggregate, popu-
ton of 1924, 03O, or nearly one-sixth of the
whole population of the country. The num-
Der of city dwellers has doubled within 20
years, and, if the population of towns having
above 5000 be included, the total will equal
one-fifth of the entire population.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-21

The House finally passed a refunding bill
on Wednesday which provides for the issue
of an amount not exceeding 800, 600, 900
in bonds and certificates, both forms of secur-
ity bearing interest at three per cent. per an
mum. The bonds are not to exceed $780,
5000, are to be redeemable at the pleasure
of the government after Eve years, and are
payable ten years from the date of issue
The certificates are in denominations of ten,
twenty and fifty dollars, are not TO exceed
$500, 100000, are 10 be redeemAble at the
pleasure of the government after one year
and, like the bonds, are payable ten years
from the date of issue. The securities must
be sold by the treasury at not less than par,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-21

The test enumeration recently made by
Col. Butterfeld, the supervisor of the Vermont
census, seems to have fully established the
correctness of the South Carolina census of
1880. In the localities in the latter State
where the census was retaken under Col
Butterfeld's direction, there is a gain of $50
over the June count in a total population of
about 81 800. The inquiry shows conclusive
ly that the fault was in the census of 1870
when the enumeration was conducted by ig-
norant negro enumerators and incompetent
officers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-21

Mrs. H. A. Jones lately received speci-
mems of grass and clover picked on New
Years day in San Bernardino, Cal, which
were quite fresh and green when received
here (l2th) The mud was up to the hubs
there, but no need of overcoats or undervests
Rev. Fred W. Bailey of East Jaffrey, N.
H., will preach next Sunday evening in the
Uniyersalist church.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-21

Gen. Grant had an enthusiastic reception
at Albany Monday. All the public buildings
and many private ones were decorated with
the national colors in his honor, and in the
evening he was serenaded at Gov. Cornell's
mansion by the Grant club, and made little
speech in response. On Wednesday the New
York Legislature formally received Gen. Grant
in the assembly chamber.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-21

liver one hundred tons of hay have re-
Gently been sold in this vicinity 10 he taLan
to Greenfield and other towns in Massacbn,
sets. 9'-'N
Otis @. futile has lately moved 10
Iownshend, on to his farm bought of Mr.
Fuller, about two miles east of the railroad
depot. '-' '"'''O"u
On Thursday of this week pleasure
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-21

son. Josiah Holton, who manages the farm.
Ills health IL much better than it was twenty
years ago. His fathers family. consisted OF
thirteen children. Two Of his half brothers,
Reuben and Atrial, lived to be about " yeaIs
of age. Others in the family uleu nu'"
younger. ~ -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-21
Green River.

There will be a lyceum at the school.
house in Hinesburg Dist, No. / on Tbursdsy
evening, Jan. 27th. Question Resolved
that the right of suffrage should be extended
70 women. Disputants Affirmative j. s.
Outting, T. 5. Eames, W. Fessenden. Mega.
i've, .; h. Richmond, Charles w. Potter, 5.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-21

Barnum soas a thrifty manager. When the
clerks were directed to forge the franks Of
Democratic statesmen, so as to cheat the gov
eminent of its postage dues, they were told
to pick out the shortest names, so as to save
time and eXpense.-N. y. 1SibRRs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-21
GBe 0crmont 4Benit.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, JANUARY 81, 1881.

The VERMONT RECORD AND FARMER 9ods
combined Nth TINS PHGSix May 1st, lssO-the sub
srription list and good BiH of the Record aud
Farmer becoming the property ~ the proprietors n
The Fh0ni1 uithOn reserve.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-21

The ladies' circle will meet in their rooms
on Friday afternoon, Jan. 2sth. In the even
ing the entertainment will consist of deelama.
lions, tableaux, pantomimes, etc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-01-21
Fayetteville, Vt, Jan. 10, 1881.

A class in telegraphy has been formed,
consisting of ladies aud gentlemen, who will
take three months course.
Sheriff Melendy brought new prisoner
to Newfane last week
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-04-19
court to his own. Motion wa. made 70 ain.

court 10 MS own. Notion was made TO dis
miss the certiorari on the ground that one Of
the parties litigant was connected with.iu
by affinity, within the third degree. Motion
was sustained, and on this ruling defepdsn,
appealed. Held, That the court. the iudoe
thereof, being disqualified, erred in taking
Jurisdiction OF the motion for any other pur.
pose than to transfer the case to the district
court, and in rendering judgment upon the
merits by dismissing the petition and the
writ. Walker, Commissioner.
Whitlow VS.. Moore; appeal from Parker
county.
l. verdict delivered to the county Judge At
his private residence is not compliance with
the requirements of the law. 1t must be res
turned in open court BY the jury, read to
them and enquiry made of them whether 1t is
!neir verdict, and either party has the right
to poll the jury.
z Upon receiving the verdict the Judge
excused onejuror. The remaining five who
were afterwards present and had the verdict
read to them, did not constitute Jury.
Reversed and remanded. Quinsn, Commits.
soner.
Sanger Brothers. vs. Ker & Machon; an.
peal from McLsnnsn county.
!. Jurisdiction of county court having
rightfully attached, it was rot error to rem.
der Judgment for amount found to be due,
notwithstanding the amount was less than
two hundred dollars.
2. The statute relating to costs in cases of
discount and set-otf, applies only to where
the claim is reduced BY discount or set.otl.
3. Our statues provide that services upon
one partner shall be sufficient notice to all
members Of the firm, the judgment in such
case to be rendered against the partnership
property and the individual property Of the
partners who may have been served.
A. One partner cannot apply the partner.
ship funds or securities to the discharge of
his own private debt. without the consent of
the other members of the firm.
Donaldson vs.. state; appeal from Lamar.
Defendant being charged with aggravated
assault and intention to wound the feelings
OF the prosecuting being the issue, acts Of
lewdness between her and the defendant were
of the highest Importance, as tending to
elucidate this, the only issue. The court
erred in not compelling the prosecutrix to
answer the question as to whether she had
ever cohabit,d with defendant. Reversed
and remsnded. Hurt, j.
Hioss w w. w. Ochheiuer " Oo.; appeal
from Grayson. In the county court an sp.
peal bond filed ten days from the date of the
overruling of motion for now trial is good.
Reversed and remanded. White, j.
Houston Il Texas Central railroad company
vs.. Willis; appeal from Grayson county.
Motion for new trial should be granted when
is apparent that the finding of the jury
is contrary to the law aud evidence and
excessive. Reversed and remanded. Wink
Ter, j.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-04-19

All o Orr's buggios and CARRIAGES have
Servan's patent wheels--l is inch hxlcs.
Orr's Concord side-spring bugeies ar
hung on equalizers and have steel bows. stee
ties and Sarvan wheels.
Buy your buggies at w. W. Orr, successor
to Sechler d Orr, Main street, Dallas, Texas
Orr sells all styles of Concord side-aprine
bugges. Send for his illustrated catalogue
and price-list.
60 and see Orr's buggies and carriage
before buying elsewhere, or send Tor prices
list.
Orr sells the best buggies for the money in
no world.
Orr keeps all styles of carriages, phetona
and spring wagons:
lfyou want to buy family carriage send
or Orr's catalogue and prica list
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-04-19
Cotton MILLS In the south

The Boston Journal Of Commerce saws
1T Is the custom to speak of the southern
milis As OF little account making an inferior
class Of goods, only ct for southern trade.
etc. An Englishmsn lately visiting ths
Eagle Il Phoeni, mills, Columbus. Georgia
saia ,ne new No. 8 mill was the best equip
Pen mil, In the world. Certainly there Is no
mlli making larger variety or better guam
uty OF goods. II has every new improve
ment, aud some that no other mills In the
country are using. The profit of these mills
last last wear was 20 per cent on capital of ST.
Zo0 0oo, or S. rs per spindle. The mills are
lighted with the Brush electric light, and
water power Is used to run them. It cost 10
light the No. 8 mill for six months, including
caroons and attendance, $40; for the same
time gas would have cost s., 1000.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-04-19
Mrs. wins,ow,s soothing Syrup.

Rsv. Sylvanus Cobb thus writes to the Boston
Christian Freeman We would by no means
recommend any kind of medicine which we
did not know to be gooi-partlcularly Tor in
fants Blu, Of Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
we can speak from knowledge; In our own
fmily II has proved a blessing indeed, by CIV
Ing an In ant troubled with collie pairs. quiet
sleep, and the parents unbroken rest at night.
Most parents can appreciate these blessings.
Here Is an article which works to perfection,
and which Is harnless; for the sleep which 1t
Affords the infant Is perfectly natural, and the
little cherub awakes as Upright rs o button. I"
And during the process of testhng, Its value
Is iucaiculable. We have frequently heard
from the birth of the child till 1t had finished
with the teething Siege, on any consideration
whatever. Sold by oil druggists. 20 cents
bOttlp
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-04-19
Doctors Bills,

The man whose blood and liver Is in good
condition IL II right, even In the midst of cpl
denies. This has been often noticed In the life
of every one. II all would only avail them
selves of tn, advantages of restoring AID
main tanning the health OF the body there
would be fewer DOCTORS bills and much less
sorrow. The one thing needful, and the one
recommended above all Others, Is found in
simmons Liver Regulator. The testimonials
are counted by the thousands, and Its :merlts
are undoubted.
"Having passed through the siese of yellow
foyer, In 1874, In Savannah, and not having any
physician to attend to my family, resoi ted {
the Regulator, and found 1t to be a perfect cure
and preventive II taken In time / had two
children down with the fever, used nothing
but simmons Liver Regulator, and am happy
to say II cured them. II will cure and keep on
fever II taken In time" Il. I LRsTER,
Macon, Ga
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-04-19
shiioh,s Consumption Cure.

This is beyond question the most successful
Cough Medicine we have ever sold, few
doses invariably cure the worst cases OF
Drough Group, and Bronchitis, while IS
wonderful success in the cure Of c assumption
is without parallel in tho history of medi-
clue. Since its first discovery 1t has been
sold on guarantee. to.t which no other
medicine can stand. Ifyou have cough We
earnestly ask you to try It. Price 10cts;, 90
cts, and 81 90. II your lungs are sore, chest
orback, lame, use Shiloh's Porous Plaster
Price 25cts. Sold by Hickox 81 House
druggists COS Main street. Dallas.