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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24
The Proposed constitutional Amend
men1.

The proposed articles Of amendment to the state
constitution, which were adopted by the last general
assembly and referred to the present legislature for
us concurrence were reported to the House for &c
ton by the judiciary committee: " That the House
do not concur in the proposed amendment relating to
reprieyes combinations and pardonsi The report
OF the committee was adopted and the House refused
10 concur IN this propOsal-yeas 0, nays lG4
THAT the House do concur IN the proposed amend.
ment requiring additional oath Of members of the
general assembly" The report of the committee
al-yeas 1875, nays ..
THAT the House do concur in the proposal relating
To the legislative power to control the traffic in intOx
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

Rev. Dr. Washington GLADDEN. has accepted
a call TO Columbus, Ohio, and has rendered
his resignation of his pastorate at Springfield,
Mass, to take effect early in December Mr..
GLADDEN. represents the best type of the cler-
gymen of to-day, and his going away is pos
tive loss to New England
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

The full returns from the elections begin
to show the true relation of effect to cause.
In Pennsylvania tho total vote is as follows
Pattison, 1852, POI Beaver, 81, PSI; Stewart,
4l,520; Petit, Prohibition, 1882, and Arm
strong Greenback- Labor 1852. Demo-
cratic plurality, 1920; less than combined
Republican vote, G0Oi short of majority,
27575, Compared with last year on the vote
for treasurer, the Democrats gain %, $50 and
the Republicans A., $50, while the Indepeu.
dents lose SiGi. Compared with the presi-
dental vote two years ago, the Democrats
lose 6j,227 and the Republicans 1873, 1923.
The fair inference from the vote this year is
that the Republican stay-at-homes outnum-
bered the Democratic absentees in the pro-
portion of about two to one that 5000 Dem
ocrats who last year voted for Wolfe the In
dependent candidate this year voted for Pat
tison, and that 20, 900 or 80, 900 Republicans
voted for Pattison. In Indiana the total vote
is Democratic, 22O,97s; Republican, 21O,-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

The addition to the Times building is
three stories high and will have on the first
hoor the machinery, on the second job com.
posing room, and on the third the editorial
rooms connecting with the present room.
The Fall Mountain paper company is
bnilding two story addition to its pulp, saw
ing and splitting mill on Rockingham street.
Forty buildings have been erected in this
village the present season.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

Secretary Lincoln does not hesitate to let it
be known that he shall recommend in his an
nual report that no appropriations be voted
for rivers and harbors at the approaching ses-
sion of Congress. He evidently realizes the
meaning of the peoples instructions to their
representatives on this subject
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

The New York Times gives an analysis of
election figures which shows that the state of
New York is by no means to be counted "a
secure Democratic possession :"
Taking no account whatever of the Re-
publican support given to Cleveland, his vote
Is only in appearance the highest ever poled
by Democratic candidate in New York.
Population has not been stationary during the
last six years. and if the votes for Tilden and
Hancock are to be compared with that for
Cleveland, they must be judged by their ratio
to the number of people in the state. Adding
to the state census of 1879 one-ffth of the
increase between 1870 and 1875, the popula-
ton of the state in 1876 was 4, $50, 74O. In
that year Tilden's vote was 522, 043, or 1921
per cent of the population. In 1880 the pop
ulatlon of the state was 8, 0S2, 81, and Han
cocks vote was 534, oil, or 1851 per cent.
Adding 80, 900 year as the increase of popu-
lation since 1880, the number of people now
in the state is 8, 2G2 S72 We have already
found Cleveland's vote to be 53G, O43, or 10. IS
per cent. of the population. Put in another
way, were Hancock's vote increased to CORE
spond with the increase of population, it
would be 553, 1877 OF II, OS4 more than Cleve-
lands, while if Tildens vote were increased
in the same way it would be 574, GGi. or as
Cpl more than Olevelands. 1t was evidently
not on the 9TH of November last that Democ-
racy touched its high-water mark in this state.
1t did that in 1876, and seems to have been
slowly receding ever since"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

There will be more than twenty natives of
Ireland in the next congress.
In Pennsylvania horses are of more acco ant
than the girls, if we may judge by the fact
that the University of Pennsylvania has re-
fused to have department for women, but
has decided to have department for thu ed
ucation of veterinary surgeons, for which j.
b. Lippincott has given $4,000 as a start.
1t is believed that war is inevitable be-
tween the Argentine Republic and Brazil.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

Reports from Mississippi inform the coun-
try that General j. r. Chalmers, the Indepep
dent candidate for Congress in the Second
district of that state has been counted out"
in consequence of IAN error" in the official
returns from Tate county. The returns from
that county gave ll6G votes for Van H. Man.
ming, the Democratic candidate, and 1872
votes for 81 r. Chambless, and the Secre.
tary of State counted this vote for Chambless
instead of Chalmers and gave the certificate
of election to Manning. 1t was not the error,
Ignorance or wilful design of the voters which
caused this defective return. 1t was the work
of the official canvasser for Tate county who
undoubtedly wilfully misspelt the candidates.
name, so as to give the election to Manning.
Chalmers is not very savory character to
have contest about, but he will contest the
seat before Congress, and is likely in this way
to keep his name before the public At the
last session of Congress he was unseated be-
cause he was counted in by the Jealous Dem
ocratic managers of his district Now he is
on the opposition and the same tactics which
he formerly employed and taught too we'll
have been used against him and he is count
ed out. Nobody knows more about this kind
of fraud than he, and he ought to be able to
throw good deal of light on Democratic
methods in Mississippi, Leading Democrats
are bothered greatly and foresee that the
Mississippi "blunder" will be very injurious
to their cause.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

The Prohibitonists in Ohio are not at all
concerned over the ruin of the Republican
party" which they are charged with having
wrought. They are preparing to bring to
bear upon the Legislature a great amount of
moral suasion" and political pressure to Sc
cure its assent to the submission of a prohi-
bition amendment to the constitution.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

The public examination of school teach
ers for the town of Nottingham will be held
at the school house in the village of Jackson
vile, on Saturday, Nov. %, 1882, at nine
o'clock A. NJ, sharp. Citizens are cordially
invited to attend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24
Poor Annette Do,,ranI.

lhroui the haMhlhsNlue Nda.) News,
One of our physicians, in questioning an
old colored woman the other day in regard 10
her ailments, asked if she had good appe-
tite. mo, Doctor" she replied land 1 don
care about good appetite until provisions
get cheaper, especially meat"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

Two inches of snow fell Nov. II, and
bids fair to stay.
Mrs. George Dutton, and her daughter
Ella are visiting in Massachusetts.
w. l.. Harris of Deerheld, Mass, is
clerkng for William Harris d Son.
C. Q. Harria has purchased another
horse. IT'S good one. O.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

The telephone exchange, which will be
in working order this week, will have its Of
flee at S. NJ. Dimond's.
The next society meeting will be held at
S. II. Eastman's
To Judge Wyman and his bride, formerly
Miss Abbie Wellman, the people of Cam.
bridgeport present their congratulations
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

A six year-old son of Edward Martin got
broken leg on Tuesday. He was taken in
to ride by Whittemore boy who ran over
log throwing the little boy out, and the wag.
on ran over him causing the fracture DR..
Gray Of Brattleboro was called
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

-Evorything looks promising for tele.
phone line from Halifax Centre TO Bratteboro
via this place. The poles are now being set
--A.Smedley's photograph car has arrived
and he will be ready for customers next veet
-Clisbee is selling goods at bottom mia,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

The prayers of the congregation are request
ed for the Honorable General James r. Chal-
mers of Fort Pillow, who has been counted
out on his first election to Congress, although
counted in several times when not elected.
"The race it is not to the swift,
However well he run;
Nor is the battel unto him
That shoots the longest gum
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

S. E. Thomas, having bought farm n,
Belle Prairie, ILL.,. near where his brother Inv
law, g. Liscom, resides, is making prenara
tons for removal in February. Ills real ss
tate and personal property are to be sold a,
auction Dec 4.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

The great Vermont railroad war is ended.
Particulars of the basis of compromise are
given in full elsewhere.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

Mr. L. X Burbank and bride were wei
coined home last week by numerous friends,
and all wish them endless joy.
The parsonage is receiving a coat of
paint which is going to add to its beauty.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

Rev. E. Smiley's subject next Sunday
evening Mature and object of Gods pun
ishments."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

calculated to show to the worthy pair the ro
spect in which they are held by their frionds
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

No medicine is half so good for great variety OF
family complaints as Ayers Pills, They are easy to
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

An honest medicine is one that the proprietors
willing to warrant. Such is the Constitutional Cough
syrup sod at any drug store. II is sure cure for
coughs, colds aud all affections Of the throat aud
lungs At 25 and 50 cents per bottle. 400
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

The death early this week of Prof. Henry
Draper of New York, son of the late DIR.
John w. Draper, removes a man who has
long held rank with the foremost of original
investigators in the scientific world. His
achievements were so illustrious and his en-
thusiasm and never wearying efforts in the
field of astronomical research so conspicuous,
seldom attained. He was only 10 years old
having been born in Virginia in 1887. His
discovery of oxygen in the sun in 1877 was
perhaps his most notable scientific achieve
ment
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

Rev. Il. W. Whitney will preach in III,
Universaist church next Sunday at 2.3O p =,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

One of the most severe electric storms on
record prevailed over the country last Friday.
During some parts of the day batteries were
cut of and Geographic lines were operated by
atmospheric electricity alone. At other times
communication by telegraph was impossible
the lines refusing to work for hours at time
This electric storm was accompanied by re-
markable auroral displays. Similar phenom-
ena have been observed this week, but much
less in degree. On Tuesday very large sun
spot was seen from the Harvard college OBJ
servatory with the naked eye, which, in the
opinion of the observers, goes far toward YER
flying the theory that magnetic and electrical
disturbances and flashing northern lights are
primarily caused by these solar phenomena
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

Tho question whether Gen. Butler would
be an acceptable presidential candidate in the
South is being canvassed with some curiosity.
This recalls the fact that he was once pro-
claimed an outlaw by LETTERS on Davis, and so
far as known, the edict of the confederate
President has never been repealed. In June,
1862, when Butler was in command at New
Orleans, desperate character, named Mum
ford, was tried by military commission,
found guilty of treason and sentenced to be
hanged, because ho, with two or three other
persons, had pulled down the American flag
from the United States mint, and dragged
it through the streets. Gen. Butler APPROX
ed the sentence and Mumford was hanged on
the 9TH of June, and was from that time
placed in the roll of Southern martyrs. In
December following, Jefferson Davis issued
proclamation denouncing Butler as an outlaw
to be hanged to any convenient tree or lamp
post without trial or ceremony, as soon as he
was caught. The rebels didn't catch him,
but if they find his name on their favorite
presidential ticket, they may possibly hear
again from their old leader, jefferson D.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

The Montpelier journal says Of Col. Hook
or's state tax bill "lf any person has ac-
cused the committee of ways and means of
dilatorlness, the systematic, comprehensive
woll-digusted and clearly phrasod measure
which has come from its hands will amply
viudicale it from all ill-adyised criticism.
That the probe constructed by this committee
will reach sources of revenue which have
hitherto either been untouched or have yield
ed an absurdly inadequate supply, no one eau
Gpuht ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

While the White House is being made ready
for occupancy the President spends his time
at the Soldiers Home where he is busly Gu
gagged in writing his message Since the
elections he gives Office seekers the cold
shoulder, and it is said that he carefully lis
tens to the opinions of all leading men with
a view TO arriving at the best methods of
uniting all factions in the Republican party.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

icaung drinks" Mr.. Roberts Of Burlington opposed
the concurrence in this proposal. Mr. pumlcy Of
Mortified explained the reasons Of the committee for
its report, aud ooquenty advocated concurrence in
the amendment. The yeas and nays were taken, and
rcsultod-yoas 49, nays 49, aud the House refused to
concur llp votes being necessary fora twothirds
joriiy. There were absent or not voting, 38.
The amendment providing that the secretary of state
aud auditor of accounts be- elected by the frUcmcn Of
the state upon the ticket with the governor
clrticd--i5g To- q.
The amendment providing that Boz case of o vacancy
u either house the governor may order new election
was dcfCated-12l to 80.
The amendment providing that the legislature shall
have no power 10 pledge its credit to create any
debt In aid Of railroads was passed by vote Of IA to
.. These amendments now go 10 the Senate for cone
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-11-29
A Presbyterian's Request to
Jews.

Mr.. Justice Proudfoot has delivered a
judgment constituting the strange will of
the Rev. Thomas Hannay, minister of
the United Presbyterian Church Of North
America, who died at the village of Will
liamsfOrd, county of Grey, in this pro-
vince, about a year ago. The will con-
tanned, among others, the following be-
quests: Thirdly, as the time for the full
fillment of prophecy in the conversion of
the Jews is now speedily approaching,
give for Jewish mission the sum of
81 ,OOO to that church which is sound and
evangelical in doctrine and pure in wor-
ship, using in songs of praise the inspired
book, which can unite all nations, Jews
and Gentiles, in all ages, in singing with
their voices together to the honor and
praise Of God. Fourthly, to the pious
poor converted Jews that meet together
for the reading of the Scriptures for their
instruction and mutual edifcation, leave
81 900. With reference to the third
bequest the learned Judge says in his
Judgment: "There can be no doubt that
the testator intended the Church with
which he was himself connected, the
United Presbyterian Church of North
America, which, however, does not claim
this legacy, and 1t does not appear If that
body has a mission to the Jews, or if it is
willing to apply the legacy for that pur-
pose-these matters must form the sub
lect of inquiry before the Master" Mr.
Proudfoot goes on to say "The fourth
bequest to the pious, poor converted Jews
ETC., was said to be void for uncertainty
l think it is good, charitable bequest
not more vague or uncertain than many
to be found in the books. There will
have to be an inquiry if any such pious,
converted Jews are to be found. / nav
also say with regard to these two be-
quests for mission to the Jews, and to
plous, poor, converted Jews, that if the
United Presbyterian Church of North
America will not accept the former, and
II no pious, poor Jews can be found, the
court will administer the funds ca pres,
0. e., the court will seek out fitting objects
that the intended charity may not be dis
appointed 1t will be seen that the
learned Equity Judge has held these be-
quests valid, and that the two sums of
81 900 will be devoted to charitable pur-
poses, as nearly as possible in the way
indicated by the testator The inquiry
whether "pious, poor, converted Jews can
be found may turn out troublesome
and expensive business.-To Toronto Globe
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-11-29

Fiorelli's method is as simple as possible.
a small opening Is made, the plaster is
dellcately poured in, and when it had
time to harden, the surface crust OF ash
Is peeled off, and the man or woman
comes back to life again. The details of
clothing and feature have all left their
mark on the soft ash, and are all faithful
ly preserved in the plaster cast. Tie
results achieved by Fiorelh are striking
and complete. Take the cast of the
elderly slave, for instance, probably man
of some sixty years old, who appears to
have been taking his siesta when the
eruption began, and to have been pain
lessl y asphyxiated in his sleep. He lies
on his right side, the knees little bent,
the left leg drawn up, and the cheek
resting on the right hand. The coarse,
strong Unmarked features, and peaceful
expression of the sleeper have all been
perfectly preserved. A hardly less easy
death must have been the lot of the four
persons found lying on their backs in the
street. Three of these were men, one of
them a negro of the most pronounced
type. The fourth was woman of un-
usual stature, whose time for becoming
mother was evidently not far off. The
three persons found lying on their faces
do not appear to have found quite so
quick death. Two of them are women.
One of these, an elderly woman with
thin figure, lies by herself, her face buried
in her arms, as if to protect herself from
the fatal rain. The other lies side by
side with man in whose company she
appears to have taken flight. She has
covered her face with fold of her dress,
and the hands are tight clenched in the
last death agony.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-11-29
What Science Has Attained To

We have seldom read more sugges-
tive statement concerning the uncertain
ties of science than that which is CON
tanned In the following letter contributed
by DR.. Andrew Clark to the discussion
at the Derby Congress on "The limits of
authority and freethought" -" I take
advantage Of this hurried note to express
the hope that in dealing with the rela-
tions of science and religion, some one
will point out what ] have not myself
seen pointed out-1) That there is moth
ing absolute in the whole objective world (;
no absolute standard Of mass, quality, or
duration; that the knowledge of en- alb
solute primitive weight of atoms is i'm
possible and that what we call the Or
binary weight Of a body is not thing Of
itself alone, but product of the body by
which it IS attracted, the distance be-
tween them, and the disturbances occa-
stoned by other invisible but active forces.
~ That the assumption constituting the
fundamental axiom of modern physics.
that all true explanations of natural phes
nomena are mechanical, is incompatible
with demonstrated facts. (3) Tint the
progress Of chemistry is becoming more
and more irreconcilable with the theory
of the atomic constitution of matter.
"a That there is no law of physics not
even the law Of gravitation, without great
and growing exceptions, and no theory Of
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-11-29

physical phenomena, lot even the undu-
latory theory of light which is not becom-
ing more inadequate to explain the facts
discovered within its area of compreben-
sion. (5) And that therefore the boasted
accuracy and permanenoy of 50 called
physical laws and theories are unfounded;
that very probably the greater part of
the so-called axioms OF modern physics
will be swept away as untenabe; that
the theories of natural phenomena, APP
Parently the most comprehensive and
conclusive, are merely provisional; that
at present fnality in this region Is neither
Vlslbly attainable nor clearly conceivable;
and that after all there may be methods
of spiritual verifcation which within
their condition. scope, and use may COM
pare not unfavorably with the methods
so confidently depended upon in physical
research"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-11-29
The Oldest Newspaper.

The Oldest newspaper in the world is
the King Pau, or "Capital Sheet" pub
lished in Pekin. 1t first appeared A. D.
gil, but was irregular in its issues until
1851. Since then it has been published
weekly until the 18th day of June last,
when, by order of the reigning emperor,
it was converted into a daily, with three
editions, morning, midday, and evening.
The first edition appears early and IS
printed on yellow paper. This issue is
called Hsing Pau G. Business Sheet")
and contains trade prices, exchange quo
tations and all manner of commercial in
telligence. It's circulation is little over
5000. The second edition, which comes
out during the forenoon, also printed
upon yellow paper, is devoted to official
announcements, fashionable intelligence.
and general news. Besides its ancient
title of King-Pau it owns another desig-
nation, that of Shuen-Pau, or Official
Sheet. " The third edition appears late
in the afternoon, is printed on red paper,
and bears the name of Tilani-Pau or
("Country Sheet'). 1t consists of ex-
tracts from the earliest editions and is
largely subscribed for in the Provinces.
All three issues of the King Pau are
edited by six members of the Han-Lin
Academy of Science, appointed and
salaried by the Chinese State. The total
of copies printed daily varies be-
tween Is, 900 and $4,000.