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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-26
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II is announced that the committee of the
First District will call their convention to
meet in Burlington June 22, and that the Sec
ond District committee will decide at the state
convention when to call their convention. A
Boston journal correspondent thinks 1t Will
be held in Montpelier the last of July. Ao-
cording to the same correspondent ''it is re-
ported that Judge Powers has decided not to
be a candidate in the First District, in which
case ex-Gov. Stewart seems TO be the coming
man. The early retirement Of Congressman
Joyce from the contest is limited at as not inn
probable In the Second District there is
little or no opposition to the denomination of
Gen. Grout, and, if present indications can
be relied on, he will receive the nomination
without q severe struggle" The Burlington
Free Press and the st. Adams Messenger both
declare strongly for Mr. Stewart. The Mont
pelier Waterman, which now comes into the
new Second District, sees no reason why Gen.
Grout should be returned unless he is the best
man for the place;
"The one thing which the people OF this second
Vermont congressional district must neither forget
nor allow themselves to be cheated out OF by the
legerdemain OF political management IS that tue
choice Of a representative is entirely their own af
fair. In that choice they have free and sovereign
agency. They owe no political debts. No mau has
a mortgage or lien even upon their sunragesi but
indications which bear the plain stamp OF political
management begin to appear In different quarters
OF efforts to place attachment upon their free
choice in favor Of certain alleged claims OF the
present member from the old third district. IL Is
pausby put forth that precedent requires General
CIRCUITS return; that It would be "shabby" not 20
re-eect him that he had hard time getting into
| Congress- and that II would be really very unklnd
TO drop him after only single term, and 50 on the
whole I'VE might as well send him again. this once.
There is no precedent In the present case IN either
| district. The circumstances are entirely new. Be-
| cause there would be a new departure at the COM
ing election, precedent put aside and Joyce got
his last reconciliation. II is on account Of the re-
distriCng OF the state that departure Is made
easy-that II can be made without the appearance,
even, OF injustice to any mainland now II IL OF vi
tai Importance that under the division and the
reduction in the states numerical strength the dis
trcts begin their career aright and that the best
men be chosen, II Gen. GrOut is the best man in
/ this district, let his nomination be made on that
ground, and not on the score OF presidents which
| do not exist, or beggarly reasons Of courtesy or
recOmpense Tor past political hardships for which
| his personal ambition, and not the voters CT the
| second district, may have been responsible"
The Burlington Free Press, which faith
fully fought Gen. CIRCUITS battles in his con-
test with Barlow, thinks he should be return
ed by the new East side district
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-26

L. W. Page, postmaster, has been very
sick with heart disease and was not expected
to live, but is recovering and is able to attend
Office again.
Mrs. VIM. Howe has moved into tho
house John II. Fullerton lately bought Of
Judge Phelps.
business on the narrow gauge railroad il
increasing steadily and bids fair to increase
for some time 10 come. Our station agent re-
ports a much larger business this year than
was done in the same months in 1881.
Mrs. E. A. Sturtevant OF Middlebury, lee.
tured upon temperance at the church at this
place. to the ladies, Thursday afternoon of
last week, with a view of forming a branch
society of the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, and also spoke TO the public in the
evening. The audiences were favoraJly i'm
pressed with her lecture, but she did not
form q society, as there has never been much
drunkenness in the place and the people do
not feel the need Of such society but il
the present rate of increase of drinking con-
tinues, when she comes here again she viii be
warmly welcomed and the Temperance PEG.
pie will make some effort to stop the onward
march Of intemperance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-26

A part OF the heavy wall under A. L.
Childs grocery store, and all except one cor
ner under Ivory BigelOw's shop ad Joining, fell
into the river with crash last Friday morn.
ing.
The Methodist ladies' aid society met
with Mrs. Piummer Prouty on Wednesday af-
ternoon.
Mrs. Horace Hubbard Is very sick, and
N. W. Sargent is again on the sick list
Andrews & Spencer have lately opened a
well-assorted stock of ready made clothing,
and have added an assortment of five aud ten
cent goods to their other attractions.
Preaching at the Congregational church
next Sunday evening at 1880. Subject
MANS search, or the great end Of life"
The ladies of the Congregational mite So
ciety met at the vestry Wednesday afternoon.
1t is with sorrow that We announce the
death of Fred Adams. He was a bright,
promising lad, the youngest child aud pet of
the family, and much loved by his playmates
and friends. The bereaved family have the
heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.
The various schools in town are taught
by the following named persons; District
Mol, Miss Mary Vaughan of Halifax Centre
No. 2, higher department by Miss Jessie NJ
Corse of West Dover lower department by
Miss Mary L. Spencer; No. 8, Miss Nellie
Barnard No. 8, Miss Gene Perry of West
Wardsboro No. T. Miss Mary E. Ripley No.
o, Clara Il. Bssell No. 10, Lsttie u. Qorsa
of West Dover; No IL, Lila L. Oorbett No.
~, Nellie ID. Winn of Jacksonville No. 10,
Lettie l.. Stowe of BrAttleboro No. IA, Flo.
ra d. Fuller of Nottingham.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-26

Owing to the heavy rain which prevailed
on that day no railroad meeting was held at
Sadawga on Tuesday, although the general
interest in the project was shown by con-
siderable gathering Of townspeople. On
Thursday meeting of the several town COM
mittees was held at Marlboro for the purpose
Of organization. Edward Crosby Of Brattle-
boro was made chairman of the committee
and W. w. Lynde of Brattloboro secretary
and treasurer In Gen. Lynde's absence II.
.. Millington of Nottingham acted as score
tary on this occasion. An executive commit
tee was chosen consisting of Edward Crosby
and @. F. Thompson of Brattleboro, j. II.
Kidder of Wilmington, II. G. Porter Of Whit
ingham, A. j. Tucker of Halifax, b. NJ.
Whitney OF Marlboro, aud S. A. Smith OF
Gulford. II was announced that upward of
$1,000 had been subscribed for the prelimi.
nary survey fund, and the executive commit
tee were instructed to proceed at once to on
gage engineers and have the survey made.
A hopeful and enthusiastic feeling was man.
Tested and this feeling will doubtless be in
creased by the early prosecution of the sur.
yey.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-26

Although only five out of II appropriation
bills have so far become law, there has been
little occasion to complain of the diligence of
Congress, for an equal number of difficult
questions of legislation has not been dealt
with at any session for many years The ur-
gent subjects now remaining are not appro-
priation bills but the bill for the reduction of
taxation, the regulation OF the silver coinage,
and the educational grant OF the 112 mill
ions of silver dollars coined, about 80 millions
are still stacked up in the treasury, and it is
doubtful if they can ever be put in circula-
ton. Their increase tends to drive our gold
money out of the country, and no legislation
is more Immediately vital to the business in
terests of the country than that relating to
this matter of silver coinage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-26

Mrs. C. w. Chase has opened her mil
linery rooms over the post Office, instead of
at her residence, as at first intended.
Henry G. Holden has moved from the
village to the Divoll farm, in Jamaica. This
farm was recently purchased by S. NJ. Hol-
den of this place.
Three deaths occurred during the last
week of persons residing in this town, two of
them lifetime residents James Aiken, aged
81, Mary Aiken, aged 20, and Horace Phelps,
aged 10. Mr.. Phelps came TO this town
about three years ago, from Keene, N. II.
Mr.. ]. q. Gale has recently set out q
large number of young naples along his
premises, bordering on the highway-a very
commendRble proceeding.
Post Hooker, G. A. r., was instituted at
the town hall last Monday evening by II. E.
Taylor of Brattleboro, chief mastering Of
hcer. The post starts off with a membership
of 2l and good prospects for future growth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-26
Local Intelligence.


Save your money by getting new rolls put on your
wringers orton, in Harmony block, puts ON the sol
ia white rubber rolls and warrants them good as now
He also puts In the spring windowscreens, which are
superior to any other. Call at his shop and see them
Hawicy will offer tomorrow Saturday afternoon a
lot Of ladies' and chdron's lightweight rubber water
proofs at 81 25 each never sold before for less than
81 rs. Lengths, 49, 49, a. a. 49, 49, 60 80, 81 90, 90,
aud 60 inches Can be sent by mai-iic. for 5s-ncb,
25c for 60inoh.
THE RECORD OF SINGLE YEAR-January l, 1881,
to January 1, 1s81.-The New York Life insurance
company paid in cash during the year death claims Of
over two million and thirteen thousand dollars, and
over $500 600 for matured endowments.
WANTED bright, active boy, from 10 to 20 years
old to work in hotel. Inquire at American House.
BUGGY ron sALE.-A good secondhand buggy, with
shifting top, for sale. Also set Of light secondhand
harness, and good pole, nearly new.
Brattleboro, May "a, 1882. ]. A. TAYLOR.
TENEMENT ron REST-Enquire Of II. e. Taylor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-26

-Slas Barnes has sold his place in the viii
lage for $1,000, to E. A. Bills, who will take
possession at once.
Jas. @. Daggett wishes to say that his
place in Jamaica is not for sale, and that he
has no thought OF removing to Plymouth, or
of leaving his Jamaica home-the report Of
the Reformer correspondent Of last week be-
ing without authority from him.
On Decoration day the line will form at
? P. NJ, in front of the town hall, the right
resting on Main street, in the following or
der Londonderry cornet band, orator of the
day, Post Scott, G. A. r., veterans, children
Of the public schools, citizens. The exercises
will consist of music by the band, singing,
Grafton by Hon. L. NJ Read Of Bellows Falls,
memorial services OF the G. A. X. by the
Post, decorating soldiers graves, speaking
by volunteers, etc. All old soldiers are in
vited to march with tho Post. NJ. S. How
ard, officer OF the day L. N. Sprague, mar
shall
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-26

The MICHIGAN BURNT DISTRICT. The dis
trict in Michigan burned over by the FIRE last
fall has just been visited by Gov. Jerome and
some members of the relief committee, and
tho announcement is made that the sufferers
will get along without further aid. There
we're 1926 families, including II, 100 persons,
burned out, and nearly all were left entirely
destitute. Crops, stock and everything that
could be burned was lost, very few had their
land paid for, and many had the seasons
bills outstanding, which they relied upon
their crops to pay. But the relief committee
have distributed over 5000, 600 in money and
probably as much more in supplies, contribut-
ed from all parts of the country, and this has
helped the people through the winter and
given them such a start that thoy can raise
crops this season. Each family has been Civ
en- 5000 feet of lumber, 1000 shingles, door
and window sash and some articles Of furni-
ture, and there are now standing about as
many houses as before the fire, although of
course many of them are very small and rude.
In the first few days after the calamity there
was much suffering from hunger and expos
ure, but since the relief work got under way
there has been nothing Of the kind, and the
charity, upon the whole, has been remarkably
well managed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-26

On our first page to-day we publish the ap-
peal of the committee of the Society of the
Army of the Cumberland for the contribution
of funds on Decoration-day for a statue or
monument to President Garfield to be erect
ed in Washington, and to be turned over
when completed, to be the property of the
United States. IL would be to the credit of
the American people if they would unite
their contributions, and while Garfeld's life,
death and virtues are still fresh in the public
mind, build a worthy and enduring monu-
ment to his memory. In accordance with
the request of the committee we are glad to
announce our readiness to receive any sums
which may be given in response to this ap-
peal and forward them to the treasurer Such
sums, if any, will be announced in our col
umns as they are received, with the names of
the givers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-26
Providing for the Extension Of Nation
al Bank Charters.

The bill providing for the extension of the
charters of national banks has passed the
House by vote of 1876 to g. Mr.. Grape Of
Massachusetts had charge of the bill, and
managed its passage in an exceedingly able
and oreditable manner. The nay votes near
ly all came from the South and West. The
two Greenback Democrats from Maine were
the only New England members who voted
with the minority. Under the provisions of
the bill any national banking association may
at any time within two years previous to the
date on which its corporate existence is to ex-
pire, extend its succession for not more than
twenty years, by amending its articles of as
ISOLATION with the consent in writing of share
holders owning two-thirds of the capital
stock, consent of the comptroller of the cur
rency being obtained. Arrangements are
made for redeeming outstanding circulation,
and new currency is to be issued, differing in
appearance from the existing notes, printed
on plates prepared at the expense of the
banks. Any gain that may accrue from fail
ure 10 present notes for redemption shall in
ure to the benoft of the United States. Ma
tional banks having capital of $3.50, 900 or
less are not required to keep more than $lO,-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-26

A very snug little fight has been stirred up
in New York over the question as to the posi-
ton taken by Mr.. Conkling in the Senatorial
fight of year ago. Mr.. Conkling has been
charged by the Kingston Freeman, a paper
described as ex-Speaker Sharpe's ''home Or
gan" with having persisted in being candi-
date for reelection against the urgent advice
of his best friends, and finally with being a
party to "a bargain, by which he was to be
elected, with candidate of Gould and Van
derbilt" as his colleague. In plain words, the
charge is that Mr.. Conkling's anxiety for re-
election was so great that he bargained with
the Gould Vanderbilt party to agree to Mr.
Depew's election in place of Plat, and that
''etleast one of these magnates had interested
himself in the adjustment, and would use his
influence for it contamination" Mr.. Conk-
ling departs from his usual custom of declin-
ing to notice attacks upon himself, and de-
clares that leach of the charges is without
truth and positively against truth" He says
that his famous campaign in Albany last year
was undertaken with extreme reluctance and
against his own judgment, at the urgent Sc
licitation of his advisers, and that when there
he wanted to withdraw from the candidacy
and repeatedly said so, but that his friends
would not permit. He says also that he did
not go to Albany to solicit votes but to ex-
plain why he resigned; and that no bargain,
corrupt or otherwise to which ne was par
ty, was ever made or proposed in the whole
course of the Senatorial controversy. Mr..
Conkling says he consents to make this ex-
PLANTATION because it may be that his habit of
silence has encouraged calumny. Friends, "
he says, "tell me it has" The Freeman, how
ever, returns to the charge, saying that
''every one familiar with the Senatorial con-
test at Albany last summer knows the untruth-
fulness of Mr. Conkling's statements"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-26
addressed, is under the care and protection
Of the laws of the United States

Within tho past fortnight many vessels
have met with almost unprecedented oXpe-
rences in the ice off Newfoundland. Con-
tinued easterly winds have brought immense
quantities of ice in north of Cape Ray at the
entrance TO the Gulf of st. Lawrence, and the
danger to vessels has been scarcely less per-
ilous than II would be in the arctic seas. Ice
bergs from 800 to 1000 feet in height are re-
ported, and several vessels have suffered Sc
verely from collisions. The ship Western
Belle was sunk from such a collision May 1,
and the captain and thirteen Of the crew were
lost. In some cases vessels have been caught
in the pack and driven helpless on the rocks
far above the sea level The steamer Peru
Wan of the Allan line had an experience by
no means pleasant or desirable. She was
bound for Quebec with 1000 souls on board
when, on the tenth day out, she entered this
immense ice field and on attempting to force
her way through lost her propeller and lay
helpless, fast bound in the ice, until the Dist,
when the pack opened somewhat, help came,
and she was towed into port at Quebec
Three other steamers lay in sight of the Peru
Wan and it was estimated that not less than
100 vessels we're caught in this great ice pack
which extended far beyond the line of vision
in every direction.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-26

DEATH OF GEo. CAMPBELL, THE CELEBRATED
SHEEP GROWER.

DEATH OF GEO. CAMPBELL, THE CELEBRATED
SHEEP GROWER.
In the death OF Mr.. George Campbell,
which occurred on Monday, May 22d, West
minister has lost one of her most prominent
business men. Perhaps his greatest reputa-
ton has been attained in the line OF sheep
husbandry. Early in life he conceived the
idea OF making great improvements in both
quality and quantity of wool and he has de-
voted much time and expense TO bring about
the desired result. His experiments and i'm.
provements with the Spanish Merino Hrst
gave him wide reputation. Many years ago
he took few sheep from his flock to an in
ternationRl exhibition in Germany, where
they were the wonder of the fancy sheep
growers of the old world. The highest premi.
UNI was awarded Mr.. Campbell for the heaviest
fleece of fine grown and strength of fibre
combined with its silky texture. From this
exhibition his fame spread as a breeder Of
fancy sheep, and orders have come to him
from Australia, New Zealand. and many other
foreign countries, ns well as from all parts of
our own country, for sheep from his own
flock. He has had sheep which were valued
as high as $40, 600, AID it was common to find
those which would sell for from $500 to
81, 600. He has tried other breeds of sheep,
such as the ''Selician," but was never as sue
cessful AZ with the Spanish. Mr. Campbell was
interested IN other branches of agricultural
pursuits, but he seemed to excel and take
delight in the improvement of the sheep.
He would have taken the LIST premium on his
wool at The worlds fair in Australia in 1880
II the feoces had arrived In season, as it came
under consideration afterward by the proper
officers of the exhibition whose opinion was
given Mr.. Campbell to that effect. He has
been an officer of the State aud New England
Agricultural Societies for many years. He
was a Democrat in politics, hut never took
very active part, His age was O. years.
Not only our town and state, but the world,
has met a loss in his death.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-26

"A house belonging to Wallace White and
occupied by o. Glynn, took fire Monday,
about P. NJ; but by the strenuous efforts of
the Academy boys and villagers It was saved,
although considerably damaged. The cause
of the fire was poor chimney.
The Memorial services at this place,
May 80, will be held in the forenoon. The
orator is to be Rev. j. F. Lowering, Chaplain
in-chief Of the G. A. 4. of the U. s. Prof.
H. NJ. Willard will be president of the day
and II. O. Wiley chief marshal The pro-
cession will form at o'clock in the follow
ing order;
Bellows Falls Cornet Band.
Vermont Academy Cadets.
R1-Soldiers and Sailors.
Schools and other civic bodies.
Citizens and others
Memorial exercises by the GAR. at $50;
address at 1890.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-26

Rev. L. NJ. Rugg Of Governeur N. Y,
preached in the Baptist church last Sunday.
There was a sociablo in the Oongrega-
tional chapel Tuesday evening.
Rev. S. b. Pettingill is in town.
-Chas. Williams Of Houghtonville lost two
COWS one day last week. They strayed from
his pasture and were found dead under barn.
The cause of their death is unknown.
Memorial Day will be observed rs usual
Hon. Justus Dart of Weathersheld will de-
liver the address in the Congregational
church at o'clock p. N. L. s. Walker has
been chosen president Of the day, and Rev.
G.. II. Parker, chaplain.
Rev E. ]. Ward gave his anniversary
sermon last Sunday morning. Fifteen years
since no came to Grafton, his first pastorate,
and we hope it may be extended into future
years.
Mrs Daniels and her daughter Lucy are
again at their own home.
Mrs Cynthia Swallow leaves this morn
ing for her home in Kansas.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-26

600 in bonds on deposit with the treasurer Of
the United States as security for the redemp-
ton Of notes, and such banks may reduce
their circulation by depositing lawful money
as required by law Notice of ninety days
must be given OF the intent Of bank to
withdraw circulation, but not moro than 50, =
600, 600 of lawful money shall be deposited
for that purpose during any calendar month.
Bonds called for redemption by the secretary
of the treasury must be surrendered within
thirty days after the maturity of the call
Banks not desiring TO extend their charters
have their franchises continued long enough
to close up their affairs.
The bill will undoubtedly pass the senate
and become a law, and thus our banking sys-
tenn will be placed on a settled basis for the
next twenty years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-26

No new town house as yet.
We have enjoyed three pleasant days in
the last three months
A rifle club is being formed to practice
every Saturday afternoon.
School has not yet commenced in District
No. 6.
H. NJ. Whitman, who intends to make a
business of putting up telephone lines in this
vicinity during the coming summer, will put
up one for C. @. Gale. He sells a first class
instrument.
Mrs. H. G. Harris, Mrs. VIM. Baldwin
and Mrs. G. B. Dexter are visiting friends in
town.
chandler Pratt is about removing to the
"Bill Kelley hotel" on the mountain.
Our new milliner is having a lively trade