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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-30

The New York Times sent a correspondent
on to investigate the Danville, Va, negro
massacre and concludes from his report that
theaffair had no prearranged political motive,
but that lit was an incident of the excite
ment wrought up in contest in which an ef-
fort was made to draw the color line. The
feeling between whites and blacks was such
that street row was liable to be precipitated
at any moment, and it came as the result of a
personal alteration with which politics had
nothing directly to do but race feeling much.
The evidence shows that the negroes were not
generally armed or prepared for such an af-
fray as occurred. Neither were the whites
more prepared than usual, but they showed
alacrity in preparing themselves There is
no evidence of prearran cement or dehber
ate purpose to bring about conflict to intim-
idate negroes from voting AS a result of the
trouble the negroes did, in fact, very general.
ly refrain from voting though an effort was
made to reassure them. There appear to have
been four negroes killed and one wounded so
that he Rfterward died. One white man was
wounded, whether by negro is uncertain. 4"
This report shows the state of things to be
bad enough, though it is not quite so lurid in
its colors as Malone made it appear in hisad-
dress
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-30

that the best American papers and maga,i,..
compare well with any in the old world
Very gratifying has been the religious nroo
ress Of the past hundred years The riss 20
the Methodist, Universalist and other cbprcbs.
as well as the increase Of learning has line,
allied thought and given preaching p,rs
practical character Fear, ~ motive 10 p.
pentance, is less emphasized, but more strsss
is laid upon the love OF God and the beap,r
Of holiness Man made creeds are les. \,
sisted upon, some theories Of theology Az.
being abandoned, but the essentials Of Cbris
tianity we're never more earnestly preached
nor more firmly believed Between diGsrsn,
churches there is growing fellowship The
gospel is rapidly spreading in foreign ands
aud the future Is bright with promise. We'll
may we thank God for the discoveries and in
ventions Of the century for the increase m
knowledge in science, art and phiosopby
but most Of all, that error and superstition
are giving place to pure and indebted relie
ion.
"A flock Of wild geese were seen weudipg
their way over the village on Thursday. e,h
IDENTIFY bound for Thanksgiving in warmer
climate.
j. NJ. Tyler has placed in the library the
complete list OF pensioners Of the United
States, recently published by the pension bu.
reau.
L NJ. Read OF Bellows Falls, Geo II
Clark and Oliver II. Carpenter OF this town
met here again Tuesday TO complete their re.
port in the case for partition Of real estate
among the Clark heirs at the West village
W. C. I. L. OFFICERS.
President Mrs J. S. Brown.
Vice Presidents-Mrs. A. j. stearns Mrs H. E8-
chard. Mrs n. A. Crothers, Mrs. ". l.. Geduis
Secretary, Mrs. D. n. Tolles.
Treasurer, Mrs. c W. Wyman.
Executive Commttee-Mrs. Z. 7. H0ush MrsI "
Howe, Mrs G.. H. Clapp, Mrs. L. b. Clarke Mrs.. EC
Crosby.
visiting Committee. Mr.. Henry Tucker, Mrs.IW
Whitney, Mrs. T. l. Smith, Mrs. J. orion
Musical Director, Mrs. l.. b. Barrett.
Press Work, Mrs. Henry Tucker.
PRACTICE AT oAK GROVE RANGE on THANKsgry.
ING DAY
The day was fine some good scores were
made and the club had a delightful day Of 4,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-30

Another lot of South Carolina election cas-
es is in progress before the United States cir
cult court at Columbia this week There are
about 80 cases prepared, involving 100 per
SONS, and the charges cover a great variety
of outrages at the congressional election
year ago. Crowding about the ballot-boIes
so as to keep negroes away and intimidating
them with threats and pistol displays seem to
have been the most common offenses, but
good many others are charged. The feeling
in the state is unaeeOuntably bitter, and any
thing approximating fair trials is well-nigh
out of the question, The Democratic party
organization aids the defense, the Charleston
News and Courier openly declares that any
thing was justi6sble to prevent negro major
tiles, and the whole feeling is that the prose
outions are intolerAble prosecutions, intended
by IN INSCRIPTIONS government to force
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-30

The bank presidents Of Boston have united
their appeal with that of the New York cham
Der Of commerce in favor of a national bank
ruptcy act 1t is evident that Congress will
be obliged to take this matter up again at the
approaching session, and address itself earn
estly to the task of providing an equitable
means of distributing the assets of insolvents
The scandal of preferred creditors and other
abuses that interfere seriously with CONNER
cial credit cannot be adequately dealt with by
state laws. 1t is impossible to bring about
harmony in the legislation of different states,
and this is subject on which uniformity is
specially desirable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-30
TIKI RECORD MATCH At OAK CROW EAscL
TUESDAY, NOV. p.


The Vincent circle met at the residence
OF Henry Niles on Monday evening The
Manners and Customs Of the Ancient Greeks a"
THE Influence OF GreciRn Politics upon Mod
ern Civilization" and Pictures from Con.
temporaneous History" we're among the top
les to be taken up, but owing to the inclem
ency Of the weather, only few of the men.
bers we're present, and only part of the pro.
gramme was carried out. However pleasant
evening was spent by those in attendance,
A very enjoyable Thanksgiving concert
was given at the brick church last Sunday
evening The parts taken by the younger
members we're more than usually interesting
aud reflected great credit upon Mr. Thomas
and his assistants.
"A union Thanksgiving service was held
at the Congregational church, with a sermon
by Rev. I. L Tower and a large attendance
Rev James Herrick and wife returned
from their western trip last week, and will
spend the winter here with their daughter,
Mrs j. H. Dunklee
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-30

School begins Dec 80, Rev r. c Vail,
teacher.
C. P. Burbee has sold his blacksmith
shop TO George Morris of Peru, who is to set
tie here.
Friends of our former tovnsman, J. Il.
Tufts will be panied to learn that be now
lies IL a critical condition from a stroke OF
paralysis, at his home in Clinton Mass.
Everybody is cordially invited to patron
ize the oyster supper to be given at grange
hall next Thursday evening for the benefit Of
Rev. f. c. Vail c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-30

'1igger supremacy upon the whites. In
fact. the whites have become absolutely crazy
on the subject, and such matters as facts and
reasoning are thrown away upon them. viii
liam 7. Snyder Of Pennsylvania, who helped
government attorneys in last springs trials,
refuses TO 60 down there again because Of
threats then made toward him, and District
Attorney Melton will be assisted in the pros
ecution by Emory speer Of Georgia with two
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-30
Local Intelligence.
Announcement.

Try LINEN GLAcE Polish, the best article in use.
Warranted For sale only by Willard.
e TAYLOR would call attention 10 the new stock
Of Holiday goods just received Of room opposite post.
ONCE, town hall.
The old reliable Hartford. New YORK, Pennsylvania
and foreign hre insurance companies represented by
Cudworth Chids afford absolute protection. The
bestis the safest in the end.
PfcrunE FnAMEs are cheap at Cheney Clapps.
ARTISTIC PICTURE FnAMrso at Cheney a Capp.s.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-30

Politics wax hot in Louisiana The anti
lottery reformers are really making an earn
est fight and it seems not unlikely that the
contest will be carried by q bolt of one side
or the other beyond the convention to pop
ular vote. In the primaries so far held Nc
Emery is reported ahead, but things are a
good deal mixed, and contrasting delegations
are likely to come from all quarters, The ex-
citement begins to produce what southerners
call difficulties, and the usual crop of po-
litical murders may be expected before the
election occurs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-30

About 100 of the friends of Mr.. and Mrs
E. P. Green gathered at their home on Sstur'
day evening, oath inst, TO celebrate the 2O1n
anniversary of their marriage. The evening
was very pleasantly spent in visiting, dane
ing, etc, and the visitors left for their homes
about y o'clock, leaving quite number Of
presents, which are highly appreciated, as well
as the kind assurance OF friendly attachment
as expressed for the company by Elmer Hill
man, who made the presentation speech
The Farmers Club held very interesting
meeting at Mr. Hillman's Wednesday eve
ming, 2lst inst, Fred WOrdSn presided. TIE
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-30
Special Notice !!

The change above announced necessitates the settle
ment Of all outstanding subscriptions previous to Jan.
l. 1854. All persons in arrears expected to make
prompt settlement without further notice
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-30

Preaching by Rev @. S. Sherman in the
Congregational church next Sunday at P. n
Time of Sunday school is changed to $3.50 P
NJ for the winter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-30

Congress will meet next Monday. During
this session the Republicans will hold very
peculiar and unusual position. While the ex-
ecutive department of the government will he
in their hands, and while half of the SEN
ate will be Republican, and will have the con-
tingent cooperation of the two Readjusters,
there will only be 1l9 Republicans among the
1925 members of the House, The Democrats
will have 19l members, or a clean majority of
81 over all others and of y over the regular
Republicans. This will throw the direct re-
sponsibility for all legislation upon the Dem
ocrats, with whom it will necessarily originate,
though it will not relieve the minority from
al responsibility. 1t is entirely safe to say
that whatever important legislation may be
attempted or neglected during the session will
he strictly with view to its probable effect
on next years presidential campaign. What
record of new blunders the Democrats will
continue to make for their party and with
how much wisdom the Republicans will carry
themselves the country will wait to see with
a very lively interest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-30

Mason, who shot at GuiteAu, has been
pardoned by President Arthur, and ate his
Thanksgiving dinner with betty and the
hob,-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-30
West DunauaersTOn


5 Merriheld has rented his house, and,
with his family, has gone away to spend the
winter with his son.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-30

The greatness the hustle, the business and
the roar of New York are very fattering to
the spirits of the people who live in il. They
can be proud every day in the year except
that dreadful day when the taxgatherer asks
for his share of the gross receipts. That is a
day of humiliation and inward wrath. The
New York Times declares that the tax rate
more than keeps pace with the advance in
the value Of property. The appropriations
for the current year are FIVE million dollars in
excess of the appropriation for last year 'Tt
now costs, " says the Times, 'thirty-fve mill
ion dollars year to have the city misman-
aged The money paid by taxpayers is
largely dissipated in jobbery and extrsva.
gance. Tweed is dead and gone, but his
methods survive him, and the people groan
under their burdens.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-30

Late reports from the seat of war in Ton
quin seems to indicate that the Chinese, whose
alliance with the Black Flags has been con-
firmed by secret treaty, have determined to
begin offensive warfare. Instead of waiting
for the French advance, an assault has been
made upon the French garrison of Hal
Dzuong. The assaulting force consisted Of
Black Flags pirates and Chinese irregulsrs,
who were repulsed by garrison of sixty
French soldiers and gunboat manned by
thirty six seamen. The Chinese are strength
ening their position in Canton and along the
frontier, and are sending troops down into the
lowlAnds in the neighborhood of Bao-Ninh
War in the Middle Kingdom itself is now
said to be inevitable. Such war, waged on
sea and land will very seriously affect all
commercial interests in the East, and it may
disturb the equilibrium that is now maintain
ed with some difficulty by the great powers of
Europe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-30
The day was fine some good scores were
made and the club had a delightful day OF h

The annual meeting Of the Brattleboro h.
fe Club will be held at Armory hail Thursday
evening Dec. 4th, at 1870 for election Of off
GERS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-30

EGYPT-THE FALSE PROPHET WINS VICTORY.
The lAtestnews Of importance from Egypt
is TO the effect that the army of Hicks Pa
sha in the Soudan has been destroyed by
the forces OF FL Mahdi, the False Prophet, in
a three days fight. This Hicks Pasha is
Lieutenant Hicks of the English service.
Sometime ago, accompanied by party of
English officers, he undertook the position of
Advisory Commanders Chief TO the Egypt
ian army which was dispatched against the
rebels in the SoudAn. He has had several
engagements with the rebels, in which, up TO
this crushing disaster, he had been uniformly
successful The forces of the False Prophet,
comprising black men who were almost IN
armed and Arabs armed with lancss although
greatly outnumbering the Egyptian troops,
were easily driven before them and hicks
PashR had marched q considerable distance
from Khartoom, his base of supplies, and was
on his way 70 confront the main army of I'll
Mahdi when he fell through treacheTy, as the
dispatches seem TO indicate, into an ambus-
cade. The reports are confusing, and some
of them obviously exaggerated regarding the
size of his force and the numbers of the reb-
els, but as TO the main fact that his AMY was
Annihilated and that few survivors are left TO
Cell the story there appears 10 be no doubt.
Possibilities OF new European complications
are opened up by this turn Of affairs, for the
Sultan may insist on his right to Teoonquer
the revolted province. The English prepare
tons for departure from Egypt viii in Sonss-
qusnoe have to be indefinitely postponed.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-09-22
The tJholera !!

This dread scourge, whose home is
in India and Arabia, is again pursuing
its periodical course eastward and west
ward around the world In the east it
is decimating Egypt and ravaging the
eastern border of European Russia,
while In the west il has broken out
with great virulence at Swatou in Chi
ma. In these countries the climate,
density Of population and the filthy
habits of the people renders it almost
impossible to check the plague until it
has run its course. With the immense
commerce which Europe and the United
States now carry on with all nations it
is hardly possible that these countries
will escape. The near approach Of cold
weather, which prevents the spread Of
the disease, is likely to secure immu-
nifty during the present year, but expo
rienee teaches that it will make it's ap-
pearance the next. Scientists are not
agreed as to mode by which the seeds
OF the disease are disseminated, but all
agree that healthy diet, pure water,
and an abstinence of all stimulants are
almost sure preventives. It is there.
fore of the first Importance that steps
be early taken to secure the utmost
cleanliness during the coming season,
especially in towns and cities where il
is now universally neglected. How
this is to be enforced in the crowded
Chinese quarters of our cities will be ;
difficult proplem, but it must be solved
to secure the safety of the white people
on this coast.
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FINE FARMS
e Q z S q Z e

4 Lso ADJOINING A FARM OF 100 ACRES
N with good dwelling and barn and outbuIdings-
with bearing orchard one-half plow land and bal
anee timber land, and all well watered. These farms
will be sold either together or separately, to suit
purcnasers. Apply to Hermann & Ball. Roseburg
Oregon.
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Mort hern Pacific.

The Chicago Times says: "The COM
pletien of the Northern Pacific road
has been celebrated and advertised with
extraordinary eclat. A large number
of wealthy and distinguished gentlemen.
have come from the principal states of
Europe to assist in the opening Of an
other great American transcontinental
railroad line, which, in most of its
features, even, has not its parallel in
this or probably in any other country,
and now for US arises an important
nuestion-What will follow from the
completion of that great undertaking.
Three railway lines now interlace the
opposite shores of the continent. 1t
was the intention of Congress, and it
has been the expectation of the eoun-
try, that competition between these
lines would overrule the practice of the
central line in exacting tariff as high
as traffic would bear and force reduc-
ton of rates to more moderate and
reasonable scale. This was the pur-'
pose, at LEAST it was the pretext and
defense of Congress in giving away to
three Pacific railroad companies almost
as many million acres Of the public do
main as was composed in the original
northwest territory.
AS respects the Southern Pacific
railway, that pretext, interest and ex-
pectation have failed utterly. The
Southern Pacific is to day merely sec
Ond track of the Central Pacific, owned,
managed and operated by the same
men, upon dhe same maxim of exactinp
all that trsf6c will bear. The North
era Pacific has opened under differ
ent management. Will it be managed
according to different policyl If it
shall be, is it probable that it will re-
main very long und.r different man.
agementl VIII 1t be managed accerd-
ing to different policy2 IF it shall be,
is it probable that it will remain very
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-09-22
TIE INDEPENDENT.
Adventures in Council.

Boss Malone, Fort Pillow Chalmers,
United States Marshal Lengstreet, Col
lectors of Internal Revenue Brady and |
Craig of Virginia, Congressman JEFF
forls, Editor Gorham, Duellist Cash,
says the New York Sun, and other re-
pudiators and oficeholders and Office
seekers, have been holding conference
at Washington to organize "a move
ment" in the South.
These hungry patriots are loud Ii
their professions Of devotion to Presi-
dent Arthur. They are all Arthur
men, and propose to support hin as the
Republican candidate for President in
1884, if he will, meantime, support
them. They believe in the efficacy of
patronage generously bestowed.
Outside Of Virginia these adventur-
ers cannot muster corporaps guard.
They represent public sentiment just as
the three tailors of Tooley street did
wnen they assumed to speak for the
people of England. Fort Pillow Chal-
mers tried tooyganize an "indepand
ent convention in Mississippi, and
failed ridiculously.
The Republican party has come to a
sad pass when these substitutes for the
carpet -baggers assume 10 lead it, either
as Straightouts or as purchased allies,
christened 10y Malone Coalitionists. /"
Yet they are recognized by the admin
istration, and encouraged to send dele
gates to the national convention by ap-
parent friends of the President.
How Malone and the mongrel crew
which he leads viii be received by the
regular Republicans in convention, re-
mains to be seen. Their admission
would certainly be signal for the
open opposition of thousands who have
hitherto made sacrifices for the party,
and who have stood by it under the
most provoking circumstances. A solid
South composed Of these venal elements
might control the nomination and die
tate a candidate Objectionable to the
rank and file of the party. A result ot
that kind, in presence of the existing
disafection, would aggravate the pres
ent troubles, and lead to bolt.
The organized Republican machine
which is controlled by only few Of The
voters, is kept up entirely by the cohe
sion of public plumber. All these Goa
litions and alliances and bargains arr
made by the managers, with q view O.
covering defectiops caused by the dis
content and the disgust of honest Re
publ;cans who are unwilling to counte-
nance repudiation or to accept Bos
Malone as leader.
Having stolen the Presidency il
1876, and having carried the election
Of 1880 by barefaced corruption ant
freud, the managers are now preparing
to play new game for 1884. But th'
exposures recently made and the expe-
rience of their adversaries In the las
two campaigns, are obstacles in th'
way of success not easily removed
The men who contributed millians tw'
years ago will hardly venture to repea
that experiment, in view of what ha
been disclosed to the country, and tn
coalition cannot survive without plent
Of money.
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long under different managementq
These are questions that now have much
interest for the country, and particu-
larly fer that enormous section of peo-
pie who are indirectly concerned in our
commercial affairs The answer which
the Northern Pacific management shall
make to them may be quite as import
ant to the extent of this corporation as
any effect Of the extensive and brilliant
stroke of cosmopolitan advertising
which the genius of Willard has CON
ceived and executed.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-09-22
Notice of Final Settlement.

In the matter Of the estate of Sarah Levens. de-
ceased.
TN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE STATE OF
L Oregon for the County of Douglas. Notice is
hereby given that the undersigned administrator of
the estate of Sarah Leyins deceased, has fled in
the above entitled court his final account OF the adj
ministraton OF said estate. That said Court, By
order duly made and entered therein on August l3
1888, appointed Monday, Sept "a 1885, at 10 o'clock
A. u. OF said day, at the Court room Of said
Court, time and place for hearing OBJ
eetions il any there be- to said final account aid the
settlement of said estate. This notice published by
order OF Hon. ]. s. Fitzhugh County Judge
THOMAS +. LEVENS,
Dated at Roseburg, Oregon, August Is 1885,
ARsAASS ASp BALL, attorneys for estate.
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eELLyMg cHzAgEg YEAM
AverilH and Rubber

, lowest
any one can, SHERIDAN
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II miles northeast uf Roseburg, in Mount Scott pre-
cinct. One hundred plow iand the balance
good pasture land. well watered and all under good
fence. Plenty OF fir ard oak timber for fencing aud
fuel Good farm house and barn and other outbniid-
ngs and 500 choice fruit hearing Price S per
acre. Inquire OF q. H. oden, on the premises, or Of
Hermann and BALL. attorneys, Roseburg.
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Dissolution Notice.

i ing between r. I. Mcculloch and VI. A. Brentano
Of the firm OF r. McCulloeh and Co., is this day dis
solved by mutual consents II. T. McCulioeh remains
in the bus!ne aud win settle all liabilities aud coll
lect all outstanding accounts due the hrn, ii. A.
Brentano retiring from the business.
R.T. McGULLOCH.
Roseburg August Is, 1885
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A LSO, 427 ACRES NEAR THE TOWN OF
II Looking Glass, in Douglas county. 125 acres of
plow land OF the best quality balance pasture land
with plenty OF oak aud fir timber for ieel and fene
ing. All well watered with dwelling barn and good
orchad. Price 81 900. One thousand down. balance
ON easy terms Afee simple title guaranteed. En-
quire of& Hermann g. Ba koseburg, or A.. f.
Brown Co., Oakland