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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-05
Interesting Anti-sIavery Anniver.ar.

Interesting Anti-slavery AnniVersary
Last Tuesday being the semi-centennial of
the formation Of the New York Anti. Slavery
society and Of the attendant riot, the occasion
was celebrated in the Tabernacle Congrega-
tional church. From to O'Clock u social
reunion Of the surviving abolitionsts and
the descendants Of the anti-slavery leaders
took place. The exercises of the day began
after the close of the reunion. On the plat
form were many gray haired men who had
been through the trying scenes of the sboli-
ton agitation 80 years ago The proceedings
were opened by Mr.. Albert o. Wilcox of New
Brighton, Staten Island, who wrote the first
address advocating anti-slavery voting. He
introduced the chairman of the day. the octo.
genarian, Mr.. Elizur Wright of Boston, who
is the only survivor Of the officers elected at
the first meeting of the society held in Chat
ham street chapel half century ago
After prayer Mr. Hamilton Wilcox, who
was vice president of the American An
ti-slavery society when it went out of exist.
ence, read the opening statement regarding
the formation Of the New York city anti
slavery society. After Mr. Wilcox had I'm
ished, Mr.. George W. Clarke, who is now y
years old, and who. during the anti-slavery
time was known as the sweet singer of free
dom, and the liberty minstrel. sung one
of the old abolition songs. He was followed
by Mr.. Clarence Winthrop Bowen of the In
dependent, a grandson Of Lewis Tappau,
who read paper on the abolition labors of
Arthur and Lewis Tappan. Among the 9th
er speakers who followed were Rev. Henry
7. Cheever of Worcester, Mass, Mr. David
Leavitt, Mr.. Oliver johnson, Rev Charles d.
Ray and Mrs. Clemence S. Lozier, ". D. 4
poem by Whittier was also read. In the
evening Elizur Wright WAS succeeded in the
chair by A o. Wilcox, who gave reminis-
cences of the anti-slavery agitation. Rev.
Henry L. Cheever read letter from a daugh-
ter of James G. Birney, the first Rnti.slavery
candidate for President a discussion on
William Lloyd Garrisons views on the slAv-
cry question and his advocacy of political
measures, or moral suasion in securing the
freedom of the slaves, followed George W.
| Clarke again sang giving song composed
| by Whittier, which was the first ever sung by
him at an abolition meeting. a son of Arrin
| Scott, one of the leaders in the Methodist
anti-slavery agitation, and Oliver johnson of
/ Orange, n. j.. also spoke.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-05

The surviving members Of the old New
York anti-slayery society and their friends
celebrated the 5Oth anniversary Of the. form
alton Of the society and Of the attendant riot
at the Tabernacle Congregational church in
New York on Tuesday. Ehzur Wright Of
Boston, the only survivor Of the original Off
GERS Of the society. presided, and there were
many gray-haired veterans of the cause OIL
the platform, who made speeches and sang
once more the old nnti-slavery songs The
fact that the Tribune gave only few lines Of
Fpace-less than any other paper in the city
to the meeting is noted and commented on by
some of its contemporaries. It does seem
strange when one thinks of it, in the paper
Founded by Horace Greeley"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-05

aggressive than ever before The poygamists
are only about 20 per cent Of the Mormone.
and the remainder can outvote the gentiles.
The governor considers the Edmunds bill
practically a failure.
Mrs Oliphant has written for the Novem-
Der Century paper on Queen Victoria, which
will be moro particularly devoted TO her life
as q happy queen and mother before the death
Of the Prince Consor, The frontispiece Of
the number will be an engraving Of an origi-
nal oil study Of the queen, made from life by
the young American artist Thomas Sully, in
1885
1t is said by officers Of the post Office do
partment that the new postal notes are prov
ing a great convenience to lottery companies
and to the many firms and corporations
throughout the country which have been
blaoklisted by the department and denied the
privileges Of the money order and registry
systems. These companies and firms are
now having remittances made to them in
postal notes, which are payable to bearer
and which do not como within the scope Of
the departments orders forbidding the pay
ment of money orders TO concerns that have
been declared fraudulent
Senator Cullom. Of Illinois, tells that when
he first visited Westinghouse a newly elect
ed Representatives. went one day to the
Nulte HOUSE, Win winch ne was eullTely un-
familiar, hoping TO find there some one he
knew. After unsuccessfully looking into sew
eral rooms, be opened door, aud to his dis
may found himself in the presence Of Presi-
dent Lincoln and his cabinet He was young
and green, and was overwhelmed with confu-
sion but the President instantly arose from
his seat at the head OF the Cabinet table,
called the young man by name, shook his
hand, and drew him into the room. Sew
ard he said, turning to the Secretary Of
State, 'do you remember my friend So-and-
So, who was in the House from Illinois last
session Well, he was beaten last fall for re-
election, and this is the boy who did H. 80
Lincolns hearty way established cordial rela-
tons at once, and the bashful young Con
gresham never spent q more delightful half
hour than that which followed. Senator Cul-
lon is wiser as well as older now. He has
one word Of advice for young men. He
wants to warn them to keep out Of politics.
He had a small fortune when he went into
politics Now be has nothing but his salary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-05

The farmers club will reorganize at the
residence of Geo. NJ. Scott. Wednesday even
ing, Oct. 10th. II. G. Bell will read paper
At the same place, on the same evening, the
ladies' aid society will organize for the com.
inc winter "
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-05

The ladies' circle will meet with Mr..
j. NJ. Morrill, next Wednesday afternoon.
Rev Z. W. Whitney will preach in The
Universalist church next Sunday at 2.3Up.v
after which the communion will be admin,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-05

The ladies Of the NJ. L. society will pro
vide 1.-THE Harvest supper at their chapel
in East Dover on Friday evening, Oct 18Th,
to which all are cordially invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-05

Vermont has one public benefactor who is
worthy the name-and that one in the person
of Mr.. John P. Howard of Burlington, who
as elsewhere announced, has signihed pur-
pose to provide the Vermont Medical college
with new building and the University Of
Vermont with a gymnasium at a cost of $40 70
OOJ Within few years the medical college
has made rapid growth both in point of the
number Of pupils in attendance and in the
breadth and thoroughness of the instruction
given, and a new and larger building had be-
come matter of the first importance Mr..
Howard saw the need, and promptly stepped
in to supply it. This latter gift makes total
of S4OO, 900 which Mr.. Howard has given for
various benefcent purposes in Burlington
within few years. Evidently he is one of
the few wealthy men who are wise enough to
make themselves their own executors.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-05

The New York court of appeals on Tues.
day announced its decision in the famous suit
brought TO restrain Western Union stock wa
tering, and sustained the company at every
point The contest grew out of the buying
Of the Atlantic d Pacific and American Union
telegraph companies in 1881. The Western
Union then had Sal, O73, 40 capital and ar
ranged to pay for the property of the other
companies with So, 4OO, 600 of new stock.
But It was assumed that the original Western
Union property was worth more than the Sal, %
O134lO, and to put its owners on equal foot
ing with those who took the new issue for the
full value of their property, it was agreed
that stock to the amount of SIS, 52G, 500
making $50, 900, 900 in all, be given to them
gratuitously. Western Union stockholders
brought suit TO restrain this operation on the
ground that the property of both the compa-
MES bought out was in fact worth only about
-, 1000, 600 one-third the nominal amount
paid-that the gratuitous issue TO original
Western Union stockholders was unlawful
and that the whole transaction was gross
fraud and an invasion Of their rights The
lower courts decided the operation to be IN
lawful, but the court of appeals gives the vic
tory to Jay Gould and his fellow operators.
The decision, it is needless to say, meets with
sharp adverse criticism on every side.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-05
GuiIford Centre
HALIFAX.

Mrs, ChRs A. Rice and Master Arthur
Rice Of Chelsea, Mass, are visiting Mrs. Rice,
pArents-Mr. and Mrs. @. T. Cleveland
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-05
GuilfOrd.

Mr. and Mrs. j. c. Cutting left Monday
morning on visit to their son and his family
in 81. Louis. They will be absent about two
WeeEg
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-05

lAAoiA tA1 A1uAtbA AAllAAAsl
With 800 postmRsters TO be appointed the
coming winter, no wonder the Democrats are
unanimous and wild in shouting that the Il. p.
N. &.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-05

John Taft a Co. are busy in their sweet
cider jelly works, and are turning out very
nice nrticle-clear as amber and Of fine flavor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-05

Mestnummerston

Rev j. Merrill will preach in the schoo
house near Mr. Stephen Duttons next Sun
dav at 4:3O p. "
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-05

Last Saturday, when King Alfonso Of Spain
paid visit to the French capital the rabble
Of Paris made his appearance the occasion Of
a hostile and insulting demonstration against
him. An immense crowd booted and Missed
and though no personal violence was at
tempted, the clamor was so great IS to drown
the sound Of the Spanish national anthem
which was played by the band At an inter
view with President Grcvy, afterward, the
latter rendered an apology, and the king pc.
litely said he was perfectly well aware that
the hostile demonstration was not the work Of
the Partisan people, but only Of q few mis-
guided individuals,' All the leading journals
condemn the demonstration, the Temps pro
nouncing the few thousands who were its au-
lhors "a band of brawlers who are always the
same-who whistle and stamp their feet at
public meetings, and who treated NM. Theirs
and Gambetta in a manner similar to that in
which they treated King Alfonso The news
Of the outrage created great excitement in
Madrid. Bands Of people paraded the streets
Sunday evening, insulted Frenchmen, and
openly threatened the French embassy. The
king returned to Spain on Monday to find in
place Of the dissatisfaction which prevailed
when be left, an enthusiastic reception, with
his subjects even coming to meet him at the
frontier-the foolish demonstration in Paris
having turned the tide Of popular feeling
strongly in the king favor for the time being.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-05

office Of any kind 1t would be quite another
thing for him to decline a nomination for the
Presidency If it should come to him as the
unanimous expression Of the Republican par
ty in national convention assembled
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-05

The late New York Democratic state con.
vention was a reasonably harmonious gather
ing in which the Cleveland interest clearly
held the controlling power The quarrel be-
tween the three factions Of the New York city
Democracy was decided by the convention
giving the county Democracy IS seats, Tam
many "A and Irving Hall T.. The report Of
the committee apportioning the city delega-
ton among the three factions was received
with protest by the Tammany men, but the
convention approved it by the large vote Of
$50 yeas to % yeas. Tammany was complete
ly beaten in its effort to nominate William
Purcell Of the Rochester Democrat for Secre-
tary of State, the successful candidate being
Isaac II. Maynard the candidate Of the anti
Tammany Democracy. Purcell, like the Re
publican candidate for Secretary Of State, is
an Irishman and Roman Catholic he is an
able, upright man, in the front rank Of his
profession and was beaten solely because he
was Tammany man. The nominees for
comptroller, treasurer Encouragement and
state engineer are all the choice Of the "Cleve-
land" anti-Tammany machine. Tammany
isn't happy, but it is prudent time to
kick, so there is every ~. ipcct Of united
Democracy this fall in the Empire State.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-05

Balls called on Foley, IS Harris, o.. Strikes called
on Foley, - Harris, Is. Passed balls, Barrett. ]
Wheeler, 2; Sullivan, i. Time Of game SO hours,
Umpire, d. W. AheAru.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-05

Nor named her but 20 praise
could ftly be spoken. Through her work in
the post office she was personally known to
most residents Of the town, and to those who
have come here from abroad from summer
TO summer, fos rest or recreation and all, we
are sure, would bear witness to her obliging,
gracious ways and her exact methods Of bust
ness. But who shall measure the loss TO those
who have enjoyed the intimscies Of close
friendship with her-to the Sabbath school
in which she took such q deep and abiding
interest-to the church 10 which she gave
such efficient and loving service Those Of
US who have labored with her these many
years feel though we had lost strong
right arm for even when illness prevented
her from doing the many things her heart de.
sired. we had her wise counsels, her good
judgment and unhagging interest 70 rely up.
on In her nature the social, intellectual and
spiritual elements we're happily blended, max
ing q harmonious whole. Another marked
feature was her love Of the beautiful in the
natural world. Flowers, especially, were a
source Of perpetual delight to her, and the
sick room was frightened by their presence
sent by her many loving friends. At the last
sad ceremonies all wanted 10 testify to their
regard for the dear departed, As the profuslon
OF floral offerings showed Her sickness
though long and lingering. and often painful
was borne without murmur, and those who
administered to her through all those weary
hours best know the sweet unselhsh spirit
that characterized her life and have many
precious memories as priceless legRcies Her
end was peace, and when the summons came
to depart We believe it found her not unregdy
at matters little at what hour Of day
The righteous fall asleep. Death cannot come
To one untimely, who is 1T to die"
Hereafter the hour for service at the
Congregational church will be l o'clock P. n
Rev L L. Fits will again occupy the
pulpit at the Baptist church next Sunday.
Miss 5. L. Daniels has returned from her
European trip.
&c +. Smith has two bushels OF White
Elephant potatoes which count forty to the
bushel
Mrs. c. &. FarrAr Of Keene, n. H, is
visiting friends in town. h.
One day last week when Phillips Il Lat
timore 90, ready to shoot their well on lot /,
town Of Scio. they invited Miss Ella Dwinnell
Of Grafton, Vt, a pleasant young lady visit
ing the family OF W. l. Norton on Knights
Creek, to shoot it. She accepted the invita-
tiou. sent the "go devil" on its downward
mission with the GOODNESS and skill Of a vete
ran torpedoist, and retired IN good order and
early enough TO escape an oil bath The shot
was a success, the well proved to be q good
one, and the Ella Dwinnell' well Of the Ale
ghany field will henceforth be a landmark
among the facts and fances Of prominence
10 that oily section. 49, WclLsUilll ", y ) Daily
RepOrter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-05

The late New Haven manufacturer after
whom the Yale look is named left an estate Of
%, 600, 600
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-05
OBITUARY MISS ]. J.. HALL.

OBITUARY MISS ]. J.. HALL.
When the sad intelligence Of the death
Of Jenny Hall spread through our community
on the Sabbath morning OF Sept. 2, there was,
not only general feeling Of public loss, but
also, in many cases, deep sense of personal
bereavement The deceased was the daught-
er Of the late n. II. Hall, representative Of
the town in 1860 and Of Elizabeth Hall, an d
granddaughter Of Mrs. Benjamin Smith Of
SAItons River. who but recently passed away
at the great age Of 81 years in the full pos
session OF all her faculties. OF Jenny Hall
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-05

The Brattleboro nine had their frs
match with the Amherst college club on Fros
meadow Wednesday afternoon. A considers
bic number of spectators were on hand expect
ing to see some good playing-and they die
before the game was over Unhappily for the
home club however. one Of its best mer
proved unfit for duty, and through consequent
errors the Amhersts scored eight runs during
the first two innings to their opponents none.
This Of course amounted 70 a give away
though during some OF the subsequent inn
ings the contest was exceedingly close Tn,
Amherst club numbers some fine players
though as an organization it is inferior to tn,
Dartmouths. Below are the scores
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-05


The reported shooting of Parnel was a
hoax.
Fifteen thousand steel and iron workers
employed in the counties of GlRmorganshire,
Wales, and Nomenclature, Eng, have
struck against reduction of 10 per cent in
their wages.
Five persons were killed and 40 wound
ed by a railroad accident near Naples on
Monday.
"Details have Just been received of the
great hurricane Of Sept which did great
damage to property and destroyed many lives
in Hayti and San Domingo. At least one
half of the village of Aqua, Hayti, which has
a population of GOOO, is in ruins and all the
small vessels of the coast were destroyed
At Acre the sea destroyed plantations, tore up
the docks and swept away every building in
the place. Cattle were killed in large mum
bers and the shore was strewn with dead fish
From Acre to Savanna la Grande, 80 miles, %
bodies were washed ashore, At least 100
sailors must have persisted within a distance
of 80 miles from Santo Domingo city, and
one-half the villages along the coast are de-
stroyed It is said that at st. Pierre, Martin,
ique, all the shipping was destroyed and
there was great loss Of life,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-09-06

Pullman Sleeper, daily, on Express No. 3, New
York to Chattanooga, via Harrisburg, connect
ing at Roanoke with Pullman Sleeper, New
Orleans, via Knoxville and Atlanta, and at Dali
ton with Pullman Sleepers for Jacksonville,
making virtually no change New York to Flor
ida, and New York to New Orleans.
Pullman Parlor Car, daily except Sunday, on
Express No. /, between Philadelphia and Luray,
via Harrisburg.
CONNECTIONS.
At Hagerstown, Nd, with the Western Mary
land Railroad to and from Baltimore, Frederick,
boro, Pa, and points on the Western Maryland
Railroad and branches.
With the Cumberland Valley Railroad to and
from Harrisburg, Carlisle, Shippensburg, Cham
bersburg, Mercersburg, Martinsburg, and points
on the Cumberland Valley Railroad and branch
es.
Also to and from Pittsburg and the West and
Northwest, and Boston, New York. Philadelphia,
and the North and East.
At Shenandoah junction, w. Va, with Main
Line of Bal timore & Ohio Railroad to and from
Washington.
At RiVerton, Va, with Manassas Branch of
Virginia Midland Hallway.
AT WaynesbOrO Junction, Va, with Chesa-
apeake & Ohio Railway to and from Greenbr1er
White Sulphur Springs and Richmond.
At Loeb Laird, with Lexington Branch OF
At Natural Bridge, with Main Line of Rich
mond & Allegheny Railroad.
At Roanoke, with Norfolk & Western Railroad.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Riverside, for Lexington, Va.
At Boyce. for Wildwood and Winchester. Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-09-06

1t makes Mt. Washington guide wish
he was lead to have the tourist remark
that the View from the summit is rather
neat.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-09-06
Train 50fTrain 52lTrain 81
NAIL. EXPR'S LOU EA

Mail train South bound connects at Charottes-
vile with Chesapeake and Ohio IL. w East and
II. r., through Southwest Virginia TO Nashville,
New Orleans, Memphis, Little Rock and Texas,
and at Danylle with Richmond & Danville
Railroad, 10 South and Southwest.
Mail train North bound. connects at Lynch
sEg Mil he u n l9r eYington and
& o. II. w. for Staunton, Clifton Forge and in
termedate points,
Express trains South bound. connect AT Char
lottesvile with G. & 0. II. w. for the West and
at Danyille with Il. & d. II. r. for all points in
South, Southeast, Southwest and East
Express trains north bound connect at Char
lottesville with 9. Il o. Il. w. for Richmond
Staunton, White sulphur, Charleston and Hun
tington.
For Fairfax G. Ii. daily connection, except
Sunday, at Fairfax station.
Trains So 81 and 81 connect to and from War
renton daily, and train So daily, except Sunday,
to and from Warrenton.
FRANKLIN DIVISION, daily except Sunday,
leave Rocky Mount 7:30a. M, arriving at Frank
lin Junction Ills a. m. Leave Franklin juno
ton 6l0 p, M, arrive at Rocky Mount 1000 p M,
making close connection at Franklin Junction
with mail trains 50and 81; also with local freight
trains to Lynchburg and Danville.
MIXED TRAINS, leave Alexandria daily, ex-
cept Sunday SIS q. ln 1;45 a. N. and 11:2o p. m;
returning arrive at Alexandria $40 and 1890 a.
MANASSAS DIVISION, daily, except sunday,
Leave Washington IS a. m, Alexandria 900 a.
m, arrive at Sfrasburg Ito p. m, connecting
with the Valley Road East and West, and at
River with shen, Val. r., r. for Lqray and
p. M, arriving at Alexandria $50 p. m. Leave
Washington $40 p. M, Alexandria $3.50 p. M,
Manassas $3.50 p. M, arriving at Front Royal 800
p. IN. Returning, leave Front Royal $50 a. M,
Manassas $50 a. m, arrive at Alexandria $40 a.
m and ~, washington IS /, fgyql , lO:25 a. m.
MIXED TRAINS leave Alexandria daily, eX-
cept Sunday, $40 a. M, arriving at Strasburg,
7;ao p. IN. Returning, leave Strasburg 500 a. m.
arriving at Alexandra 40 P, m; Leave Manas
sas $40 a. M, arriving at Strasburg $40 p NJ,
returning. leave Strasburg Gas p. m. daily eX-
cept saturday, arriving at Manassas 1885 a. m.
For Middlebuig, connection at Plains station.
For Upperyille, connection at Delaplane.
Pullman Sleeping Cars between New York and
Atlanta on Mail trains, north and south bound,
without change, only one change of cars be-
tween New York and New Orleans.
New Orleans Sleeping Cars leave Washington
s;S5 q. M, running through without change.
Pullman Sleeping Cars between Washington
and Augusta, Ca, without change, on 1925 p
m. train, via Greensboro, Charlotte and Column.
bia.
Solid trains with Pullman Palace cars attach
ed run through between Washington and Lou
iSVille, via StauntOn and White sulphur, daily.
All trains make good connections, at WASH
ton, to and from North and West
Through tickets at lowest rates to all impor-
tant points i'll the United States.
+. T. HAWKS, A. f. & L. A.
w. NJ. S. DUNN, Eng and Supt.
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