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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-09-15

The arroute trials have reached an end
which is nothing short Of illogical, disgrace
full and humiliating. Judge wylie's charge
was delivered to the jury last Friday. 1t was
iudcially unbiased but its weight was unms-
takably against the defendants. Saturday
evening the jury came into court and report
cd that they had come to an agreement as to
some of the defendants but not as to others.
The court declined to accept partial verdict,
and sent the jury back. Twice on Sunday
the jury came in but reported themselves no
nearer an agreement than on the day before.
The last time Judge Wylie sent them back
and ordered them put under the rule of COM
mon law-without food, lights or bedding
till they should agree. Monday morning the
foreman announced to Judge Wylie: 1--WE
report that the jury stand the same as they
did when the report was made on Saturday
last-decided as to four of the defendants and
unable to agree as to the others" The court
would not thon accept partial verdict, but
when similar report was made in the after
noon he admittedit. The Jury then rendered
a verdict of acquittal as to Peck and Turner,
of guilty as to Miner and Rerdell, and were
not able to agree as to the others. On objec-
ton by Mr.. Merrick of the defence, that
P eek had not been arraigned being dead his
name was withdrawn from the verdict. Dick
son, the foreman of the jury, made a state
ment to the court as to the alleged attempts
at bribery, affirming that he had been APP
preached with an offer of $25,OO0 by an Off
Ger connected with the Department of Justice,
l.,
and S. W. Dorsey. The man who approach
ed him said that he represented Attorney
General Brewster. Other Jurors had been
| approached, but the sums offered were small
Throughout the country this verdict hos
been received with feeling of indignation,
mingled with contempt at the inconsistent ac-
ton of the jury in finding two of the lesser
conspirators guilty and the principals not
guilty. Rerdell, one of the convicted men,
was j. w. Dorsey's private secretary, and Mi
ner, the other, was contractor for the firm of
Miner, Vale Co. 1t appears that eight of
the jurors voted steadily for the conviction of
all the conspirators, while the other four-the
foreman among them-voted in favor of diff
| ferent individuals, so as to prevent convic-
ton. 1t is an insult to the common sense of
the people to ask thom to believe that the iu-
ry were not aware of the guilt of Brady and
Dorsey or that their verdict was honestly
reached. The government will Immediately
proceed to new trial of the parties as to
whom there was a disagreement, and search
ing investigation into the charges of bribery
will be made. 1t is needless to say that no
one for a moment believes that the attorney
general tried to buy a conviction of Brady and
Dorsey. Dickson's story is ridiculous on its
face, and creates more suspicion against him
self than against the attorney general. If it
has any foundation in fact, it will prove to
have been a corrupt scheme of the defence to
weaken the governments case.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-09-15
MINOR NOTES.

The venerable Thurlow Weed is very feeble,
and it is feared that he will not long survive.
President Arthur will be 80 years OF age,
| October 3.
Mrs. Garfield and her family have gone to
| Cleveland for the winter. She is said to have
bought a residence in that city.
W. D. Howels is spending month in Paris.
1t is said that Walter Emerson, the cornet-
list, is about to marry Mrs. H. E. II. Carter.
Subscription lists have been opened through
out the state of Georgia for fund of 800 900
| to be used in erecting monument in memory
| of the late Senator Hill. Contributions are
limited in amount to from one cent to 80,
the aim being to make the movement thor
oughly popular one.
Samuel ]. Tilden is reported TO have been
attacked with atsxy, a disorder of the nerves
which precedes softening of the brain, and
his physicians say that, though he may linger
| for time, he cannot possibly recover. His
mind is clear as yet, but he has scarcely any
control of his nerves, and he is understood to
feel that his lifework is practically at an end.
The Argus says that Governor Barstow will
appoint Mr. George w. Wales, of Burlington,
to be Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs
under his administration.
President Arthur came as far north as Ports
mouth, N. H., on his vacation trip, which
he sailed on the Despatch for New York. He
avoided crowds and demonstrations and did
not touch at Newport.
Henry Demas, who has been nominated as
the Republican candidate for Congress in the
Second Louisiana District is described as
remarkable figure in modern Louisiana poll
tics. He is a very black negro, well versed
in politics, courageous and thoroughly up in
parliamentary law He has seen several terms
service in the State Senate. Just now he is a
thorn in the side of the Republican Commit
tee, which has been intending TO support Ellis
in an independent candidacy in that district,
and do not know how to get Demas out of
the way.
1t is reported that project for establishing
telephone communication between Europe
and America is occupying the attention Of
electricians and capitalists in this country and
Europe. Submarine cables especially adapt
ed to the purpose are said TO be in process of
manufacture, and charter has been granted
by the French Government.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-09-15

w. w. Stickney, promising young law
yer of Ludlow, is a candidate for the clerk
ship of the House. Mr.. Stickney was second
assistant clerk of the House in 1872, and
first assistant clerk in 1878 and $780, Mr.
Stickney's valuable experience ought to make
him an entirely competent clerk of the House
of Representatives, and we hope and be-
lieve that he will be a successful candidate
He has our best wishes, and we think he
will easily command the support of this Sec
ton of the state. -RutlaRd Herald.
Mr. Stickney is well-known to all the men,
bers of recent Legislatures as a man every
way fitted for the House clerkship, and we
believe his candidacy will receive cordial sup
port from the members-elect from this Sec
ton of the state.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-09-15

The Kansas state board of agriculture es-
Inmates the average yield of wheat in the
state at 30 bushels per acre, and the total
crop at $4,000, 600. The greatest previous
crop was that of 1879, when, with 30 per
cent larger acreage, the yield was one of
10, 000 900 bushels. The wheat crop report
of the department of agriculture for this
month says The quality of spring wheat is
good and the yield above an average. The
general condition of winter and spring wheat
when harvested, is represented by 100, an
average rarely attained. In parts of the win
ter wheat region some millions of bushels
have been lost by sprouting in the stack.
The Ohio valley has nearly as large product
as in 1879. Ohio, Indiana and Illinois have
apparently secured about 142, 900, 900 bush
els. The South has increased both her acre
age and yield per acre. The aggregate of
winter wheat, as indicated by the September
returns, is about $50, 100000; spring wheat
about 140, 600 00O or 500, 900, 900 in ALL The
per capita supply of wheat will not be quite
so large as in 1879 or 1880. The average
condition of potatoes in August was 10l, but
it has fallen this month to 80. Last year the
decline during August was from % to 20, and
continued in greater ratio till the harvest
The prospect is now favorable for crop of
not less than $50, 100000 bushels from the
present outlook. The decline has been heav-
lest in New England and New York. The
cable message from the United States statis-
teal agent in London, dated the 18th, is as
follows: 1.-THE reported improvement in Eu-
ropean crops is confirmed. The wheat crop
of Germany is better than was expected, and
of France full average. The price Of wheat
is constantly falling everywhere. The Wen
ma congress claims the worlds wheat supply
above the average"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-09-15
Local Intelligence.
Announcement.

To RENr-A small tenement at Forest Square.
SPECIAL SALE OF PLUMEs AND FEArHERs.-The
ladies Of Brattleboro and vicinity invited to call
and examine choice lot Of the latest style Of plumes
and feathers Rooms with Mrs. Chas. Stewart, over
o. J. Pratts store, up flight FIRST door to right
FoR sALE.-The shop on the premises Of the late
Asa Wheeler, Western Avenue with foot-lathe and
other tools. Inquire at the house.
Bisss Dining and oyster Rooms, under Peoples
Bank, ~ Main-st., supplied daily with oysters d.
rect from Fair Haven. The large trade last season
was proof that sold the right kind Of stock. Fresh
stock, good and low prices shall be my motto
this season. Give me acall. q @. A. BLISS.
The hotel and farm property at South stoddard NJ
H. is advertised for sale at auction oct Sd, OF A. NJ
Also, hay horses cows, hogs, farming TOOLS house
hold Of 10 stoves chamber sets
beds and bedding orockery, tin and glassware, and
thousand other things too numerous to mention.
HELP wANrED.-1 wish to hire a good steady young
man to work on the farm by the year, one who is
good at chopping, moving and milking Also wanted,
girl to do homework. Address, giving particulars,
BOX 12O, Hancock, N II.
BuoKBoARD ron SALE. Inquire Of George Harris,
West Brattleboro. 1851
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-09-15
FROM EGYPT.

Early last Saturday morning Arab Pacha
made reconnaissance in force from his lines
at Tel-el-Kebir, and after spirited engage
ment of two hours, in which his artillery did
excellent work. he retired in good order, hav-
ing effected the purpose of his movement
Sir Garnet Wolseley announces in his Official
dispatches that the enemy was driven back
with loss, but the movement seems to have
been fully as successful on Arabi's part as
was the one of precisely similar nature
which the British commander made in the
beginning Of the contest
A Decisive Battle FOught--.the Egyp-
tians Routed.
The English forces began their long defer
red attack on Arabi's strongly entrenched po-
sition at Tel-el-Kebir before daylight on
Wednesday morning Gen. Wolseley's at
tack was so unexpected and so sharp and
overwhelming that the Egyptians held their
ground but a few moments, and then fled in
uncomfortable panic-Arabi himself escaping
to Zagazig. The fighting was at such close
quarters that the artillery, the strongest arm
of the Egyptian service, was scarcely used at
ALL and most Of the guns which Arab had
been collecting at Tel-el-Kebir we're captured
The losses of the Egyptians in killed and
prisoners are numbered by thousands, and
even more serious than these losses is the de-
moralzation resulting from such an over
whelming defeat and the taking Of strong
and important position. Tel-el.Kebir was di-
rectly in the way of the British march to Cal
70, and their advance on that city is likely TO
be vigorously pushed, now that this great
victory has been won, and it is doubtful
whether Arab can again rally his forces for O
regular battle. The firing of the Egyptians
during the brief time it lasted was very wild,
and several regiments fed panic-stricken
from the fort at the instant of the British at
tack. The main part of the fight was over
| in Is minutes.
Later--.The War at an End.
A Thursday morning despatch says: "ThC
Egyptian cause has completely collapsed.
Kafr-el-Dwar surrendered yesterday, and latel
Arab Pasha is said to have been captured"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-09-15

by drum corps, was greeted with 70 USING
cheers. Gov. Farnham and staff remained
to take part in the festivities of the occasion
and our citizens, men, women, boys and ba
bies, we're also present in large numbers All
together not less than 1000 people were CATH
cred around the huge campfire, which cas-,
far and high it's cheerful glow After bo
military band had given a few selections
the special exercises OF the evening began mn
der the direction Of Col. Fuller, whose bnnnv
manner Of announcing the different speakers
was not the least entertaining feature. Sbo,,
speeches were made by Gov. Farnham. Ma
jor II. II. Chase, Col. Hooker, Chas. English
Roscoe Fisher and p. s. Chase; Messrs
Markham, Rankin, Nichols and Taylor pavo
song, while all joined in the choruses NJ
John Browns body" and Marching through
Georgia." Several "gems" we're also pTs,
seDted by the Star minstrels. which, SUNNI
mented by the pleasing strains N
the band, sufiiced to make up most enioys.
BILE evenings entertainment. At the eloso
"hard tack" cheese and coffee were SERVED
to the guests by the battery boys, and at Ia
O'Clock the visitors withdrew.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-09-15

We hope there is no need to remind the
people of the county that it is their duty, as
it should be their pleasure, to give a cordial
support to the county fair, which occurs next
week. We should especially like to see evil
dence that the merchants and manufacturers
of Brattleboro realize that the duty to sustain
these annual exhibitions does not rest with
the farmers alone. A full exhibition of Brat
tleboro manufactures, and of goods sold in
Brattleboro stores, would be an interesting
feature in the show and could not fail to slim
ulate trade. Why not make united move in
this direction?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-09-15

The October CENTURY will contain two
hitherto unpublished portraits of Lincoln.
One, engraved by Cole, and frontispiece of
the number, is copy of an ambrotype taken
at Springfield, Illinois, in 1860, two days after
Lincoln nomination. The original was made
in the presence of Ex-Governor Marcus L.
Ward, of New Jersey, who kindly lent it to
the magazine, and gives its history in an &C
oompanying letter. II is said to be very re-
markable picture, showing better than any
other some Of Mr.. Linoolns qualities. The
second portrait (probably the last ever made
of HIM is in remarkable contrast, showing
the features of President Lincoln as they APP
peared a few weeks before his death. The
same number has an interesting contribution
from Frank b. Carpenter, on "How Lincoln
was Nominated" containing, it is said, much
that is new to history.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-09-15

Frank Stevens has moved from the Hud.
son hou Sc into one of Mrs p. Woods tene.
ments.
d. F. Cushing has greatly improved the
appearance Of Main street by laying a side
walk between his residence and H. Z. Thomp-
sons and building a neat and substantial
fence beside it.
WIN. G. Burwell returns to Brown Uni.
versity, Providence, next week, entering the
sophomore class.
Two German emigrants are at work for
Robert Fitton. They are direct from Germa.
ny, and can speak only few words of Eng.
lish.
Game of all kinds is very plenty, and
huntsmen are enjoying themselves. D.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-09-15

The Republicans of Maine won an over
whelming victory in the state election which
took place last Monday. Robbie, the Repub-
lcan candidate for governor, is elected by a
plurality of nearly 10, 600 votes, four Repub-
lican congressman are elected, and the legis-
lature is Republican by large working ma
jority. Returns from 1876 towns heard from
show a vote for Frederick Robbie, Republican
candidate for governor, of &C, BOG; Harris NJ
Plaisted, Fusion Democratic and Greenback),
$685. Scion Chase, straight Greenback,
1892; w. H. Yinton, Independent Republi-
can, 2l5; VIM. I. Eustis, Prohibitory, 240.
Robes plurality, 9271. This plurality is
likely to be increased by the returns yet to
come in. The latest returns make the House
stand Republican 1902, Fusion 4s Senate,
Republican 2S, Fusion 3. How completely
the state has been redeemed from the tide of
Democratic and Greenback lunaoy that swept
over it two years ago will be more fully ap-
preciated if our readers recall the fact that in
the gubernatorial contest of 1880 the Fusion.
lists elected Plaisted by 1876 to 1857 for
Davis, Republican. In November following,
Garfield received "A, O39 votes, to 65,171 fol
Hancock and 4, 4Os for Weaver. The new
Congressmen-eleet are Seth L. Millikin and
Chas. A. Boutelle, and Thos. b. Reed and
Nelson Dingley, jr., are reelected The large
Republican maiorityin the legislature insurel
the election of Republican to succeed Unit
ed States Senator Frye, whose term expires
next March.
The victory is more sweeping one thar
the most enthusiastic Republican dared hope
for, and there is no mistaking the fact that il
means the death of Fusionism in Maine. Al
Legitimate and unprincipled political comb
nation has been broken up, and an unfortu
nate conflict between the several department.
of the state government, which has been in
tens6ed by the extraordinary pretensions o.
Gov Plaisted, is at an end. On sober sec
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-09-15

THE New ENGLAND FAIR, held at Worces-
ter, was a successful exhibition in all respects.
The sheep premiums awarded are of special
local interest
Observation-Disclosures Southdowns rams, and 2
years old, j. D. Wheat Of Putney g. NJ. Corey, West
Minister rams Tyr old, j. D. Wheat and G. NJ Corey
ewes and years old and ram lambs, ]. D. Wheat and
G. NJ. Corey; best ram and ten Of his get, D. Wheat
All other Downs-Ram and ten of his progeny, G. A.
Drackett, Gorham, Me- Merinos-The LIST and % pre-
mums In all the classes were awarded to Geo. Camp
bell & Sons Of Westminster West,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-09-15

Rev. j. Merrill will preach at the school
house near Mr.. Samuel Wheeler's next Sun.
day at 4:30 p. N.
The singing school, which meets again
next Monday evening, will have Prof. Alex.
ander Of Brattleboro for an instructor
Widow Asa Knight, almost Sc years Of
age, fell down the chamber stairs two weeks
ago last Tuesday, and was seriously injured.
She still remains in a critical condition.
Some needed improvements are being
made in the vestry of the Congregational
church.
The select school taught by Miss Grout
of West Brattleboro, has a sufficient number
of scholars to make it an interesting and
profitable school. D. m.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-09-15


There was no organized bolt and but little
effort put forth. Gen. Grout everywhere and
every time opposed any effort being made in
his behalf and what was done was without his
knowledge and consent; neither did the OPP
position originate in Orleans county, as has
been so frequently claimed. From the heart
of the old second district came the active op-
position which has been smouldering for eight
years at least. Had Orleans known of the
feeling elsewhere a much stronger vote could
have been polled for Gen. Grout. She cast
for him, however, nice complimentary vote.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-09-15

Jay A. Hubbell of the Ninth Michigan Dis
trict, best known for his obnoxious proceed
ings in the political assessment business,
failed of q denomination to Congress at the
convention of his constituents held last week.
1t is not safe to conclude, however, that he
was left out solely because of the unenyiable
fame he has gained of late, for the conven-
ton passed resolution giving him good
character, and he is said to have hopes of an
election to the Senate. Including his pres
ent term Hubbell has served ten years in
o ngress
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-09-15

Henry @. Lane has been chosen pres.
dent of the defunct Connecticut River Fire
Insurance company to ill the vacancy caused
by the death of the late Col. Asa Wentworth
There is prospect of closing the company's
business in two months, as $4,000 Of the up.
collected assessments has been paid within
the past two months.
The fifth annual festival Of the Connect.
lieut. River Valley musical convention is now
in progress, with Carl zerrahn as conductor
and Mrs Martha Dana Shepard, pianist The
chorus, though not large one, is composed
of good material and is making excellent prog.
raeg
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-09-15

Ex-Gov. sprague still 'holds the fort" at
Canonchet, the Rhode Island supreme court
having cautiously refused to attempt any sum-
mary proceedings against him for his refusal
to surrender the estate AS the matter stands
Sprague can hold possession until some one
shows not better title than his but an abso-
lutely Derfect one
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-09-15

The Vermont State Fair opened at Burling-
ton on Tuesday under the most favorable cir
oumstanees. On the second day there was an
attendance Of least 5000 people. The exhibits
are many and varied from all parts of the state,
New England and northern New York. On
Thursday addresses were delivered by Col
Legrand b. Cannon and Ex-G Gov. Smith
The financial success of the exhibition is as
aured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-09-15

In Europe young men and educated ladies
are studying electrical engineering, profess
sion not overcrowded, and great fortunes
nous extension of telegraph and telephone
cables into every part of the world will create
great demand for skilled electric engineers.
Electrical engineering is a profession that
educated women are eminently fitted for.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-09-15

1t will not be pleasing news to the stock
holders in the Panama Canal Company to hear
that the inhabitants of Panama are living in
the open squares from the fear of the earth
quakes which have shaken then up continu-
ously for several days. The bridges on the
Panama Railroad have been thrown out of
line, suspending all traffic, and there are con-
slant repetitions of the shocks. In would be
exceedingly inconvenient if, after the canal
was completed, when vessels were in transit
through it, section of the waterway should
elevate itself three or four hundred feet and
leave the craft high and dry on the side of a
re-awakened volcano. 1t seems possible,
however, that such a contingency will have
to be faced if the canal should be cut through
according to M. de Lesseps' present plans.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-09-15

The New Hampshire Republicans held their
State convention at Concord on Tuesday.
Samuel w. Hale of Keene was nominated for
governor on the fourth ballot. The prelimi-
nary contest between the adherents of Hale
and those of Moody Currier of Manchester
was sharp and heated but Hale's nomination
was heartily made unanimous, an earnest and
united feeling pervaded the convention, and
the Republican party in the Granite State
seems to be in the right spirit to secure a VIC
tory next November. The resolutions adopt
ed express confidence in President Arthur,
approve his veto of the river and harbor bill,
endorse the principles of a protective tariff,
declare squarely for prohibitory liquor law
and express the belief that the term of public
Office SHOULD be made for a fixed number of
years and legislation should be adopted to
make appointments conditional solely upon
6tnasu
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-09-15

By bunder in the figuring of the asso-
ciated press agent at White River Junction,
Judge Poland's majority was stated to be
only 500 in last Thursday nights dispatches
Judge Poland's actual majority, as shown by
the tabulated returns given this week, is
about 1850.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-09-15

The Free Press says 1.-THE annual meet
ing of the Passumpsio railroad was held al
Newport, Sept 9th. The old board of di.
rectors were elected with the exception OF
Hon. 7. p. Redfeld in place of Lucius Rob
inson, deceased. No. 101 of the acts of the
Legislature of 1873 is as follows mo Judge
of the Supreme Court of this state shall hold
any Office in any railroad corporation in this
state"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-09-15

China has settled the Corean difficulty in
manner as efTectual as it was unexpected.
The rebelious faction has been crushed, its
leader carried off to China and the King has
been re-instated. China's suzerainty seems
to have been something more than nominal
after all.