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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-06-23
Thn STATE TIcket.

The Republican state convention hold at
Montpelier on Wednesday was large and
enthusiastic gathering, in which all sections
of the state were represented. As was antici-
pated, Hon. j. L. Barstow of Shelburn was
nominated for governor, and Hon. VIM. II.
Dubois of West Randolph for state treasurer,
both of them by reclamation and without OPP
position. For lieutenant.governo the choice
of the convention took turn quite different
from that generally anticipated in this section
and toward which all indications seemed to
point. That Col. Fuller was not nominated
was not owing to any lack of popularity on
his part, nor was it from any distrust of his
ability or Of his fitness for the place. His
home delegation presented a united front for
him, their cordial support of him was second
ed by that of several other counties, and his
nomination would inevitably have followed
had it not been that at the critical time the
chord of sympathy for the old-soldier element
was touched, and the convention was pract-
cally swept of its feet by the memory of the
patriotic deeds done by Vermonters in 'Gl-'G5
For whatever local disappointment there may
be in Col Fuller's defeat, there is satisfaction
in the reflection that Col. Pingree is a good
man to have been beaten by. He has an en-
viable war record, is a good lawyer and q
clean and upright citizen, and will serve the
state creditably as the presiding officer of the
senate.
OF Gen. Barstow it is hardly necessary to
repeat what has been so often said That he
was gallant soldier in the war of the rebel
lion, serving as Major of the Eighth Vermont
regiment that he has shown himself a com
petent legislator in both the state Senate and
the House that he is a good farmer and a
good citizen, and that as governor of the state
he will show himselfas capable courteous and
worthy of the place as lie has done in per-
forming the duties of the lieutenant governor 8
office.
In the whole state it would not have been
possible to find more fitting man for the
state treasurership than Mr.. Dubois. He has
had good business experience, since 1875 has
been president of the Randolph national bank,
and for some years past has performed the
duties of state inspector of finance with mark
ed ability and fidelity. His nomination for
state treasurer is one of which it is especially
true that it was "eminently fit to be made"
In opening the campaign of 1882 the Re.
publicans of Vermont have made no mistakes,
and their state ticket is one for which every
member of the party may work and vote with
| a good conscience.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-06-23

Engineer Mitchell and his assistants for
some days past have been busily engaged in
the railroad survey near Jacksonville.
"A. A. Butterfeld, H. @. Millington and
E. L. Fuller attended the state Republican
convention held at Montpelier ON Wednesday,
as delegates from Nottingham.
The telephone line from Jacksonville to
Shelburne Falls via Halifax and Coleraine is
completed and in operation.
During the severe thunder storm on Mon.
day, the 10th inst, there was a fall of hail.
breaking window glass in many dwelling
houses and quite number of lights in the
village school-house, and cutting vegetation
somewhat, but doing no extensive damage.
"A Republican caucus will be held at Gut
ler's hotel at Sadawga Saturday evening, the
Gath, at 1880 o'clock, to elect four delegates
to attend the county Republican convention
TO be held at Fayetteville on Tuesday, the
9th inst.
Mr.. Ruddy Pike, who died in Gailsboro
N. y, on the 10th inst, at the age of 70
years, was a native of Nottingham and for
30 years a resident of the town, and was a
man much respected and esteemed by friends
and acquAintanoes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-06-23
MINOR NOTES.

The young people of Concord keep Emer-
sons grave constantly covered with fresh
flowers.
Mr.. Dorman b. Eaton will deliver the ora
ton at the Yale Law School Commencement
on June 27.
The President has approved the sentence
in the case of Second. Lieutenant Henry o.
Flipper, Tenth cavalry (colored), tried by
court-martal on charges of embezzlement and
conduct unbecoming an officer, and sentenc-
ed to dismissal from the service.
At last the tariff commission is completed,
subject to the advice and consent of the SEN
ate. 1t consists Of John L. Hayes of Massa-
chusetts Henry w. Oliver, IT,, of Pennsyl-
vania Austin M. Garland Of Illinois Jasob
Amber of Ohio; Robert P. Porter of the
District of Columbia John W. II. Under
wood of Georgia Duncan +. Kenner of
Louisiana Alexander r. Boteler of West
Virginia, and William H. Mcmahon of New
York.
President Arthur has accepted an invita-
ton from the inmates of the Soldiers Home
TO occupy cottage there during the heated
term, and he will soon take up his residence
there.
The total product of gold in the United
States in 1881 was 1874, 700, 900 and of silver
$43, 900, 900. Colorado takes the first place
more than 500, 900, 900. California follows,
with nearly $40, 100000 and Nevada, which
at one time ranked first, is now third, with
product of less than 50, OOO, 900.
The Rutland county Republicans held
their convention on Tuesday and nominated,
for senators, A. f. Walker of Rutland, W.
E. Howard of Fair FaVen, O. D. Childs of
Wallingford, O. s. Colburn OF Pittsford for
states attorney, John Howe of Castleton for
sheriff, d. Peabody of Pittsford.
Mrs. Dunmire of Leadville, COL, once
Guiteau's wife, repudiates the letter alleged
to have been written by her to Lawyer Reed
expressing desire to sign a petition for
Guiteau's pardon.
The House has passed bill incr easing to
$40 a month the rate of pension 10 soldiers
and sailors who lost an arm or leg in the
service. 1t was asserted in the debate that
its cost would be only about 81, 600, 900 per
annum. Commissioner Dudley says, in a
letter to the Senate Committee, that the bill
will cause an increase of %, 100, 400 year in
the pension list.
Samuel j. Tilden's aversion to exposing
himself to the public gaze is 30 strong that Il
is his custom to drive down TO Wall street in
closed carriage, and whom he desires to
transact any business with his broker he
takes him into the coach and drives around
u Dlock OF t"oi tuus hNoluluB Exposure 70 tnb
rude gaze Of the curious multitude, and not
disclosing his business purpose.
Senator Morrill, has submitted plan for
the erection of a building directly south of
the present White House, similar 10 ii in ex-
ternRl appearance, and connected with it by
broad corridor. The new building would
be used as a residence for the President and
family and the present one for Executive
officers.
The death watch has been set upon Guiteau
and his guards have the most stringent or
ders not to take their eyes from him, Wheth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-06-23

our agricultural interests believe they should re
ceive such attention Al the hands Of our legislators
will give TO our state such thorough practical and
generous system shall, by s steady and wise ap-
pcation most successfully develop the material pros
perity Of our commonwealth,
Resolved, That believing the true value Of prop
erty should be the basis Of tozation desire TO
press confidence in our present system Of taxa
ton and firm belief that with such slight changes as
found necessary in the existing law the great
suit Of equal taxation will be more nearly reached
than ever before In the history Of our state.
RcsOlucd, That we pledge ourselves to the earnest
aud cordial support Of the officers this day put In
nomination.
THE STATE COMMITTEE.
Tho state committee was chosen as follows,
in accordance with the report Of the commit
tee, by Mr.. North, its chairman: DIR. George
Nichols of Mortified, Carroll s. Page of
Hydepark, Franklin Fairbanks Of ST. Johns
bury, Charles Il. Benton of Guildhall, Luther
o. Greene of Woodstock, i. p. George Of
West Fairlee, f. J. Ormsbee Of Brandon,
Julius j. Estey Of BrRttleboro, Warren Gibbs
of Burlington, JuliusN North of Shoreham,
j. X. Batohelder Of Arlington, Willard Far
rington Of st. Adams, William T. Sowles of
Alburgh, Elisha Lane Of Derby.
Mr.. Warren II. Dunton Of Dorset suggested
that the resolutions should contain q para
graph looking TO the establishment by the
state of a home for soldiers children. The
president said that Mr.. Dunton should incor-
porate the idea in the form of q written reso-
luton, but owing to the confusion incident to
the close Of business Mr.. Dunton did not
press the subject.
The convention then adjourned
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-06-23
A TerrIbIe ARair ., sea l,

The particulars of terrible triple crime
at sea were made known to the New York po-
lice last Saturday. The story was brought by
the chief mate Of the ship Fireman Clark
just arrived from Calcutta. 1t appears that
while the vessel was in latitude 20 north and
longitude 30 west, the captain, James Dwight,
Of Springfield, Mass, was asleep in his berth
when he was attacked by the Chinese steward
and literally hacked to pieces with Ratchet
The Chinese cook in the meantime attacked
the chief officer, who was also asleep in his
cabin, but although badly wounded the latter
grAppled with the cook and raised an alarm.
The crew came TO his assistance and obsery-
ing both the cook and steward with blood
stained hands, and learning that they had
killed the captain, rushed on the murderors
and killed them both, afterward throwing
their bodies overheard. The ship was brought
to New York by the chief officer, who has
bad scar where be was cut on the head The
captain was favorite with the crew, and
treated them in humane and generous man
ner. The trouble with the Cinnamon was
that they had been using opium to excess and
Capt. Dwight had given orders that no more
should be furnished them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-06-23

The circular lately sent by the Republican
congressional committee to government en-
ployes throughout the country, asking for
contributions for campaign purposes, has
aroused the ire of the New York Civil-Service
Reform association and George William Cur
it's president, and Everett P. Wheeler chair
man of the executive committee, have ad-
dressed letter to principal employees of the
government advising that, in the opinion of
counsel, they are liable to fine or removal
from Office if they pay such contributions.
The circular adds: 1.-THE national Civil.Ser-
vice reform league proposes to bring the
matter to the attention of the attorney. gen.
eral and other prosecuting officers of the
United States, and until their decision is Civ.
en- we should advise you prudently to refrain
from complying with the request of the COM
mittee."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-06-23

Hugh Riddell and family of Boston are
in town to spend their summer vacation.
John Porter fractured bone of his left
leg just below the knee a few days since
while wrestling. He was attended by DR..
Hoon.
AT the Republican caucus last Monday
evening Hon. o. E. Butterfeld W. b.
Haskell and W. N. Dickinson were chosen
as delegates to the state convention of June
2lst. All attended.
David Hubbard and wife have returned
to their home as their mother is now improv-
ing in health.
-Messrs Fairbanks & WhippIe of Boston
are in town ON their annual visit They have
caught some fine strings Of trout since their
arrival.
Miss Hattie Dennison is in very poor
health.
Republican caucus next Saturday eve
ming to choose delegates to the county con-
vention, to be held at Fayetteville on the
9th inst.
Jason Prouty of Brattleboro has been in
town the past week taking stereoscopic
views. n.
&C. Nj. Russell, who has been attending
the National school of Execution and Oratory
at Philadelphia, has Just returned home. Mr.
H. viii devote the summer months to study.
The fall and winter months will be occupied
in giving public readings by Mr.. and Mrs.
Russell, a number of engagements already
being secured. Mr.. Russell visited Gettys.
burg upon Decoration Day, spending one or
two subsequent days in going over the battle
field, examining points Of interest, especially
the portion of the ground where the Vermont
Brigade did its brilliant work upon July %
and 3rd. He brought home many mementoes
and relics and is purposing to write an adj
dress for public delivery upon Gettysburg as
one of the decisive battles Of the world.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-06-23
The convention then adjourned.
The Rutland Herald ON the Convex
lion.


tiOn.
The attendance was large, the character Of
the delegates high and the enthusiasm un-
bounded. AS Governor Proctor remarked in
his opening address, the Republicans of Yer
mont have no dissensions. Thoy arc all stall
warts and all independents, and they march
solidly on to victory. Nearly oil of the prom
inent mcu of the party were present and
their counses and aid served to give direc-
ton to the impetuosity of the rank and file.
The only contest was over the nomination of
lieutenant governor. 1t seemed when the
convention met as though Col. Fuller was
sure of a nomination. But the influence of
the soldiers and singularly unfortunate
speech by Mr.. Hoskinson of Mount Holly
against Col Pingree turned the tide and Col.
Pingree received majority of the votes
Mr.. Hoskinson, probably unintentionally,
seemed to deprecate the worth of the work
which the soldiers had done for the country,
and this gave opportunity for Gen. Ripley,
Capt. Woodbury. and others to make effective
appeals for the "boys in blue" and to elo-
quently describe Col. Pingree's gallant SER
vices for the Union. Senator Dwinell Of
Calais, although not nominated, received %
of the votes of Washington county. The
ticket is a strong one and will undoubtedly
receive the usual majority. The convention
adjourned at q quarter after two, having
been in session just two hours and three
quarters. Governor Proctor made an admi-
rable presiding officer. 1t will be seen that
the new state committee has one member
from each county-fourteen in all, instead of
nine as before. Colonel Hooker and Speak
err Martin did all they could in admirable
speeches to stem the current in favor of Col.
Pingree, but without avail. Col. Hooker, a
soldier himself, argued that a soldier being
at the head Of the ticket, it was no more than
fair to put a civilian in the subordinate place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-06-23

fered from the Edmunds bill mainly in its
provision for an ultimate appeal to the su-
preme Court of the United States for the set
Element Of certain disputes and contests. On
Tuesday Mr.. Updegraf called up this bill as
a question of the highest privilege. After
debate il was moved to strike out all the sec
tions providing for the adjudication of con-
tests by the Supreme Court, and then the
friends of the bill virtually abandoned It,
The remainder of the bill was then rejected,
and the House refused to order the Senate
bill to a third reading and it was committed
to the House committee. With this action
vanished every prospect of action upon the
measure at this session.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-06-23

The marriage of Mr.. Clifford Smith and
Miss Nellie L. Bartlett, on Wednesday evening,
June 2lst, was an event of considerable local
interest The ceremony was performed in the
Congregational church by Rev. c. H. Merrill
assisted by Rev. Lewis Grout, Mr.. A. D. Bis.
sell Of New Haven presiding at the organ. The
floral decorations were very beautiful, and
the whole community, seemingly, assembled
to witness the event and TO offer congratula-
tons at the reception which followed at the
house of DIR. Stedmsn. The wedding presents
were many and valuable. The newly mar
ried pair departed on the evening train for
the north, Mr.. Smith--who is a recent grad
uate from the Yal divinity school-having
engaged to preach during the coming year at
Sherburne, this state
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-06-23

Our people feel a sense Of relief since the
body of the last of the drowned men has
been recovered and forwarded to the friends
for burial. With the exception of the shoot
ing of President Garfield, nothing has so
stirred the hearts and sympathies of the peo-
pie of our county for many years.
A splendid concert was given at the
Prospect House last Friday afternoon by
Dunbar's Orchestra, one of BostOn's best and
most popular bands, who never fail to ''draw"
and give unlimited satisfaction. An elegant
supper was served at G o'clock, at which the
qualities of the larder passed a satisfactory
examination. Dancing came next In the list
of amusements, and willing feet kept time to
Dunhar's enchanting measure,
H. O. Harvey is building new and ele-
grant house ON the site of his early home,
the work being done under the supervision OF
j. W. York, the well known architect, and is
rapidly assuming an imposing appearance.
When completed it will be tho finest resi-
denoe in town, L.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-06-23

The New York court of appeals has lately
passed upon the question whether drunken
ness can be pleaded as defense to a charge
of murder. twas claimed by the counsel for
a condemned murderer that his client was the
victim of an appetitefo for drink which amount
ed to disease that destroyed his will power
and rendered him legally irresponsible, as in
the case of insanity. A new trial was there
fore asked, because the court below had re-
fused to charge the jury that the accused was
not responsible il the crime was committed
when he was the victim Of such disease or
while he was drunk. The court of appeals
refuses to recognize drunkenness as any ex-
cuse for crime. 1t holds that not even frenzy
or mental alienation caused by drink can ex-
empt person accused of murder from Grim
inal responsibility. If aman voluntarily gets
drunk, and commits crime while in that con-
dition, he must answer for the consequences
of his act. This view is not a new one in
criminal jurisprudence, but the decision is
gratifying as showing in one more instance
that the best judicial opinion of the day does
not accept the vice of drunkenness as an ex-
cuse for committing a crime.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-06-23

Gposton Herald pespatch.l

Mrs. Dr. Edison left Washington to-day
Dune 16) for Ohio, where she expects to
spend several weeks with the elder Mrs. Gar
field. "Grandma" Garfield has expressed q
dosire for some time past TO hear every de-
tail of the late Presidents last illness. Mrs.
Garfield cannot of course, give her much
information concerning this. Mrs. Edison, as
the Presidents nurse, is possessed OF many
facts which "Grandma" Garfield has intimat.
ed desire to hear from her lips. Mrs. Ed
son will therefore remain with her until her
desires on the point are entirely satisfied
President Garield's widow, it is understood,
is preparing to attend the commencement ex-
the Presidents mother has gone TO Mentor,
where her daughter and the boys will spend
the summer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-06-23

Michael Davitt, the Irish agitator, arrived
at New York Sunday morning, but at such an
unexpected and untimely hour that the ar
rangements made for his reception proved a
failure. On Monday night he was given a
public reception at the Academy of Music,
and made an address in which he defined his
position on the Irish land question, giving his
plans for the regeneration of Ireland, and an
swering the criticisms of Mr.. Parnell on his
Liverpool speech. On Tuesday evening Mr..
Davitt was present at large meeting held in
the Mechanics fair building, Boston, and
read carefully prepared address, in which
was presented in calm and dispassionate Ian
guage presentation of the wrongs and griev.
Rnces of Ireland and the remedies which, in
his judgment, should be applied. Mr.. d.
witt will remain in this country two weeks,
and will leave his secretary, Mr.. Redmond,
here to continue his work.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-06-23

The North Carolina Republicans, ut their
convention held last week, adopted the ticket
recently put in nomination by the Liberals,
with the exception of j. A. Long, Democrat,
who had declined. Less than half of the del
egates were negroes. harmonious spirit
prevailed and it is certain that the ticket will
have very large vote. The Democrats last
year elected their ticket by only 5000 plural
ity, and there is good prospect of an anti
Bourbon victory such as Malone won in Vir.
ginia. The convention was composed of the
best elements of the Republican party in
North Carolina, and contained some of the
ablest men in the state.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-06-23

j. H. Fullerton has just returned from
trip to the West and has brought his cousin
Miss Matte A. johnson, from Illinois TO spend
the summer at his house. He had a yery
pleasant trip West and was much pleased
with the country he saw. He reports that
there is a prospect Of good crops where he
travelled, but corn was very backward. as
they had had very wet spring in the West.
We understand that he stopped a week in
New York and purchased the brick house
where he now lives of James Atwood and
now intends to locate permanently at this
place.
Fred Wilder and Frank Tenney, whose
arrest was noticed in The PHOENIX few
weeks ago, have both obtained bail and are
Of work in this place, and act as il they in
tended to follow the injunction, go and sin
no more" DIN.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-06-23

Wednesday was a notable day in Baltimore,
the city being in gala dress and thronged
with people to receive the Grand Army vet
Grams. On the grand parade, when the line
passed in review before President Arthur and
Gen. Sherman, 1000 men were in line. At
the Schuetzen park in the evening the camp
fires were lighted, and there was grand illu-
mination of the grounds and a magnificent
exhibition of fireworks. 1t is estimated that
10000 people were present. The sixteenth
annual session of the national encampment
was called to order in the academy of music
by Commander-in- Chief George S. Merrill.
The reports of officers were all encouraging.
The order has been specially prosperous in
Ohio and Illinois, and new posts have been
established in Kentucky, Tennessee, North
Carolina, South Carolina and Texas The
order numbers 100000 members in good
standing, an increase of $1,000 during the
year.