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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20

quicker every Republican makes ready to
stand up and be counted the better Before
the national convention met Vermont Repub-
licans did not hide their light under bush
Of, and since it was held they havo let their
opinion Of its work be known in manly, out.
spoken fashion. We may now wait with pa
thence and good conscience for touch OF
the fire which the boundoso enthusiasm Of
the West Is sure to bring us before many
weeks 90 hy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20

The Springfield Union claims to have re-
liable information from lone of the chief
governmental departments at Washington"
that abortly after Mr.. Blaine became Secre-
tary of State in President Garfield's cabinet
ne told Postmaster General James that he was
heartily in favor of q vigorous and thorough
-civiLservice-refor;n act, and that he had new
'er fully realized till then the waste of time
and obstruction to public business caused by
pressure for place with its attendant intrigue
aud wrong. The ONION adds: 1T is not,
perhaps, generally known that the regulation
of the civil serVieerby Law had been fully aud
freely discussed in the cabinet prior to Gar
fields assassination, and thai an exhaustive
brief, with drafts of proposed law and Isgu-
lAtions, had been prepared in the treasury de-
pArtment by Judge H. F. French and z. o.
Graves, which Gen. Garfield proposed to take
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20

Gen. Grant also carried the state the same
year on account of disaheotiou among the
Democrats. The Democratic maiority in tho
state is now very small, aud thore ia strong
prDteotiuuj-t ,eutimrut among the d -muCrals,
which will doubtless cause many Of them TO
vote the Republican ticket With the pres
tige arising from victory in these two Septem-
Der and October states, Mr.. Blaine's success
in November would b" merely a question ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20

Oliver johnson, the veteran abolitionist
writer and speaker, has written characters
tic letter 10 the New York Tribune, in which
he vindicates the Chicago nominations as
against the boilers. Going straight to the
point, he says that TO elect president of the
United States requires the cooperation of a
body of men so vast that the personal prefer
ences of all cannot be gratifed. For himself,
he is opposed TO the anti Chinese policy Of
Mr.. Blaine and the platform he is sorry that
the woman suffrage question was not taken
up and decided atfirmatively by the conven-
ton. Reformers, he AYERS, should remember
that seedtime and harvest do not come on the
same day. Mr.. johnson has always been an
able, honest and active reformer If he has
more patience than earlier in life, the expert
ence which has brought it has also brought
practical wisdom. He understands that to
vote for candidate is 10 vote for that candi-
dates party. He is therefore, for Blaine as
against any Democrat that can be named, al
though Mr.. Blaine was not his first choice.
The Independents held conference in New
York Tuesday night, George William Curtis
presiding. A committee of 25 was appointed
TO rally al the boltors possible and see what
can be done toward defeating the Republican
ticket. Col. Higginson of Boston reported
that the dissatisfaction in Massachusetts, was
growing Carl Schurz presented resolutions,
which were adopted, declaring opposition to
the Republican ticket and Cooking with 30
licitude TO the coming nominations of tho
Democratic party" The names of Cleveland
and Bayard were received with applause, and
1t is understood that the meeting decided to
throw its influence in favor of Cleveland's
nomination. Among those who sent letters
sympathizing with the bolt were B. II. Bris-
tow and Henry Ward Beecher.
The Republicans Of the District of Column
bia ratified the Republican organizations at
Chicago last night. Three large open air
meetings we're held, and speeches were made
by Gen. Hawley, Senator Sherman, Gen.
Malone and others.
1t is alleged that counterfeit silver coin is
In circulation in New York which has the look
and ring of the real metal, but which breaks
like glass How it is made is not known.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20

your correspondent has omitted TO mention The
seAbie held at Dea. G. W. Stebbnss on the 80 inst.
new o. tarrar and wife TO start the 9th inst.
lnelr journey to join their only daughter and family
near los Angeles Cal, so 1t expected TO be the
s sa'nerlng win Mrs farrer as president Of the
ladies' aid society, in which position she has served
with encieney during her husbands ten years Of pas
todate mere. There were between 90 and Co present
were served and then the surprise as Mrs. G. W.
SleDnlhs In behalf Of friends presented Mr. and Mrs.
teIIer an album containing the Of Hlany, also
purse OF about $50, as small token OF their appTe-
eAuoh OF them, expressing the wish that Gods spe-
Journey and His blessing attend them through life
Mr. ana Mrs. Farrer each responded with much feel
ing, expressing the enjoyment they had had while
mere and assuring us that when far away their
thoughts would often come back to this little valley
among the hills with pleasant memories and always
ueslIe Tor the prosperity Of its people, Il was soT
IoWinl leave taking as babe them good-b feel
ing tAAt we should see their faces no more.
M. and Mrs. +. n. Horton Of ManAtee, Fla, have
arrived 10 town and will spend the summer Of n. NJ.
Whitneys.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20
George VViIIlam Cur,ls ON W.. maine.

George william Curtis On VIZ. blaine.
The Hartford Post, in Wow of tho recent
expressions of George William Curtis in Har-
per's Weekly, calls attention 10 his previous
notices Of Mr.. Blaine. March 20, 1881. Har-
per's Weekly had the following editorial on
"The Opening of the Administration"
1.-THE selection OF Mr. Blaine for the state depart
ment shows that the President means TO have party
behind him. Mr.. blaine is an alert, brilliant, rer-
s1tiie public man, Nth larger personal following
than any other Republican ledder although unquos-
tionably certain events In his career have alenated
the sympathy Of many Republicans whose approval ia
worth winning. As Secretary Of State his course will
be regarded not only without prejudice, but with the
most Friendly anticipation. = = The Administra-
ton begins, therefore, with an admirable manifesto
and with cabinet to which no part Of the party open
ly objects. The friends Of Mr.. Blaine will be
its warm supporters. The friends OF no other isal-
warp leader can complain that they have not been
November 8, 1851, Mr.. Curtis thus com
mented upon the foreign policy Of Secretary
Blaine as shown in his letter on the Panama
Canal
"Tho letter Of Secretary Blaine upon the Panama
Canal was written on the 9th Of Junelatt and Is
transmitted TO the senate under the resolution lately
adopted Tho letter states with admirable frankncss
aud lrmnoss Tie traditional and reasonable position
NJ this country, amt II iciH be universally Sustained
Tho position il that which was stated by the adminis-
traton OF President Hayes. The letter Ia o
temperate aud dignided document stating our position
Wth blended spirit and courtesy and decision II is
capitally adapted TO meet any such proposition as
Joint European protectorato had II been advanced.
But whether the project was merely tentative rumor
or design seriously entertained the letter has sufc
ed 70 arrest IT, and II IL another illustration Of the
skill AMI ability Nth chich Mr.. Bidine has managed
ne department c0nbded 10 him. He has what may be
called the iuicricau instinct an essential quality IN
our Foreign Secretary yet restrained in it's official
precision by an equally American tact and good sense"
Again, in an article on 1.-THE Administra-
ton, June 4, 1881, Harper's Weekly said,
and Mr. Curtis is the editorial writer
Secretary Blaine's prompt and energetic action in
defence Of naturalized citizens and Of threatened
hostile commercial policy in Europe toward certain
American exports showed admirable vigilance"
The Post remarks that "the fact stands
boldly out that these expressions of conf
donce in the Republican candidate were writ
ten long after the virulent attacks upon Mr..
Blaine, when be stood before the country, 80
far as his record is concerned, precisely as he
docs now"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20
The Phoenix for the Campaign.

Tho Phmni1 will be sent TO any address net now on
our list, from this time until after she Presi-
Dental Election in November, for only
90 cts. The campaign upon which we have now
entered promises to be Of the most exciting es 1t
certainly will be Of the most important, through
which the Republican party has ever passed. Every
live Republican In Windham county wants his local
Republican paper during its progress, and the above
liberal offer is made to place The PHGNIK within
reach of every resident of the county
Local agents postmasters in every town will send
in names, or orders may be sent to us direct
EnENcH A RrEnMAN.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20
what she New York Tribune CIaiuas
for Blaine,

Judge Poland says that Vermont will give
Mr. Blaine its accustomed Republican major
ity. Vermont has a state election on the first
Tuesday in September, and will therefore, in
certain sense, open the campaign. Maine
Concerning Ohio, which is an October state
there is little room for doubt 1t has gone Re
publican in seven consecutive presidential
elections, and the best judges predict an in
creased majority this fall. West Virginia is
the only other October state and there are
not wanting indications that Mr.. Blaine's great
personal popularity will easily carry 1t for the
Republicans West Virginia has been regard
I'd as Democratic state since 1870, although
an Independent Democrat was elected COVER
nor in 1879 by tho I'D Of THO ltePubAcans
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20

Gen. Buffers letter accepting the Green
back nomination for President appeared on
Wednesday. 1t reafirms in effect all the her
estes of the believers in fat money, but is SO
carefully written as to appear to be simply
and only an assault upon the national bank
inc avatem
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20
1t Wont he a VVaIL.Over.

IFTUW Int bpfingheId HepuDHcnn.I
II the Democrats are WISE they will not
count their chickens before they are matched.
They have no advantages to throw away, no
leeway to fool around in, no votes to ALLEVIATE
or spare for any purpose. They are not like
to win success, unless they deserve it by the
exhibition of more sagacity than usually
marks their course. The Republican prosi-
dental nominations have been met bErthe
greatest protest ever raised in that psr& up
on national question, but it will be no Wtlk-
over for the Democrats all the same.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20

The Buffalo Express, an Independent Re-
publican newspaper of wide influence, which
was prominent opponent of Secretary Fol-
ger when he was candidate for governor OF
New York, and supported Cleveland with
great vigor, comes out for Blaine and Logan
after weeks meditation, and will support
them, no matter what other candidates may
be in the field The Express was enumerated
in the list of boiling Republican journals pub
Aished last week, and Its conclusion to support
the CegulaF nominations is significant OF the
feeling in western New York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20

Dorman B. Eaton is quoted by Washing
ton correspondent as saying; my opinion
of Mr.. Blaine was greatly modified by read
ing his eulogy on Garfield. That address
showed me side of Mr.. Blaine's character
that did not before recognize or appreciate"
Mr.. Eaton referred especially to that passage
in the eulogy which foreshadowed a thorough
reform in the civil service system had Garfield
lived, and it is not to be forgotten that it was
delivered long before the civil service law was
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20
UnanImon.In Tenhsreh.

tHEom tue burlington Iilpper.I
G. IL. Davenport has procured an honora-
BILE discharge from service on the Democratic
state committee. The mustering-out officer
kindly refrained from erasing the sentence,
mo objection to his being re-enlisted is known
to exist" As the colored layman of Bap-
fist church said of his pastor His resig-
nation was unanimously rendered to him"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20

NJ. j. Maloney, editor of the RichforA Ga
Eette, whose attack upon Judge Royce, chare-
ing him with gross immortality, abuse OF his
official position, and other serious offences,
We referred to month ago, has been arrested
and his oGice closed by the sheriff, under Ii
bel suit for $40, 900 damages brought by Judge
Royce. MaIoney has made scurrility and
abuse the leading feature of his paper and it
is time he was made to either back up his state
ments or suffer the penalty of his criminal
Wantonness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20

Senator Logan paid visit to Mr.. Blaine at
Augusta on Monday to consult with him in
regard to the work of the campaign. He was
given brilliant reception by the Augusta peo-
pie, and, in response to a serenade and ova.
ton in the evening, made a speech prophecy
ing that it will be "a glorious victory full and
complete"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20

Tho House passed river and harbor bill
last week, which appropriates $12, Gl9, 100.
As the government engineers estimates called
for SS6,30l, 1856, to say nothing of $15,OOO,-
600 demanded in special reports, the sum FIX
cd by the House may in one sense be called
moderAtei but. on the other hand, an eIAmi-
nGtion of the list of 1856 alleged "rivers" on
which two-thirds of the money is to be ex-
pended will show that large majority are of
80 little general Importance that they are not
oven mentioned in the textbooks of geogra-
ply. The additions which the Senate will
make to the bill will carry the total Appropri-
alton up to about S15, coo, 900.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20

1t is said that Mr.. Blaines letter of accep-
lance is all written, but may be slightly chang
ed in its phraseology in one or two places be-
fore it is given out. 1t is understood that it
will be quite long. Gen. Logan's letter, 1t is
thought, will be brief.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20

The Barton Monitor announces this week.
'in answer to numerous inquiries, that Gen
Grout is in the hands of his friends, and that
his name will be presented as a candidate for
finn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20

A very decided feeling in favor of Freder-
lex Billings was manifested among the state
convention delegates on Wednesday. and the
fact that it was known that he positively
would not accept the nomination for Governor
alone kept it from finding expression.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20
nepuDIican County Conventlon.

The Republican Convention of the county of Wind
ham is hereby called to be held at Newiane Tues
day, the LIST day OF July, 1884, at IL O'Clock NJ, for
the purpose OF nominating candidates for the county
offices and judges Of probate to be supported OF the
next September election.
Towns will be represented In said convention by
their delegates, chosen upon basis of one delegate
from each town, and additional delegate for each
fifty votes greater fractional part thereof cast for
the Republican candidate for governor in the last
presidential year C8S0.)
Delegates requested to hand their credentials to
the committee before the hour named for opening the
convention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20

Miss Emma Burwer represented Cambridgeport
at Sharon.
MRS. j. X Barney OF Providence, r. l., gave very
interesting address on temperance at the church last
Sunday afternoon.
Rev. Ira d. Burwell supplied the pulpit Of the
baptist church Ia brooklne last SUNDAY. D.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20

harley ]. HantoOn, gunsmith, lost his right eye
while target shooting with teiescopc riae TaCsday
Inc gun reooied striking his speciaeles and grindlg
the glass into the eye.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20

The New York Sun prefers Bayard to Glove
land, and thinks that Massachusetts, will give
a majority to Blaine and Logan.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20

An adjournment of Congress before July 3
is among the possibilities.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20
THE STATE COMMITTEE.

The chair announced the following as mem.
bers of the state committee: Addison, Geo.
W. Grandey Bennington, j. X. Batcheder
Chittenden, Warren Gibbs Caledonia, Frank
lin Fairbanks Essex, G.. f. Benton Frank
lin, Olin Merrill Grand Isle, E. X. Goodell
Lamoile, @. s. Page Orange, E. P. George;
Orleans, F. W. Baldwin Rutland, H. g.
Tuttle Washington, George Nichols Wind
ham, j. ]. Estey Windsor, W. E. Johnson.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20

That tired feeliAg" from which you suffer so
on by hoods sarsaparilla.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20
THE PLATFORM.

The Republicans Of Vermont in convention assem-
bled hereby declare their loyalty to those fuudamen-
tai principles which have given the Republican party
an honorable existence and woirefer with just pride
to the record of that party In It's continuous admins
tration Of the national government since the nau-
guration Of Abraham Lincoln as evidence Of the vital
ity Of those principles and the wisdom with which
they have been administered.
We heartily approved OF the statement Of political
principles set forth in the resolutions Of the Ma
tonal Republican convention Of 1854, and we pledge
earnest support TO the nominees OF that conyen.
ton.
We insist that the policy inaugurated by the Re
publcaus Of this state and evidenced by recent egs-
latiOn, which has effected reduction OF tue expense
OF state government and adjusted the burdens OF
taxation more equally upon tue property OF the in
habithnts, shall be continued. We favor such egis-
aton shall promote the morality aud happiness OF
the people, particularly legislation shall raise the
standard and increase the educational facilities of
our public schools. We congratulate this state upon
the harmony which has prevailed In its present
yention, and We commend the wisdom OF its choice
Of candidates worthy OF the party which has cal
ways carried the day and kept step to tue music OF
NNa VTU,EaV
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20
me atn,n rirLnt.

with him to Long Branch for consideration
oVa action
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20

Those who for any cause object to Blaine as a can
didate, must remember that II Is he or q Democrat
and with Democratic success comes a complete
change in officers, probably in tariff policy and other
important things which will hazard the business in
terests OF the nation. Mr.. Blaine is sound all
questions that pertain TO the welfare OF the New Eng
land section, and were it not for little personal ami
mostly, and certain piques in this section, he would
be most popular candidate. II will turn out that he
has very large following OF friends everywhere and
as the canvass progresses he will grow more and
more popular In these sections where there is COM
plaint now.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-20

LOT FRONTING 20 DY. 1855 FEET
On west side Of Buena Vista street, with adobe
building; Is near business center.
Price, 500 per foot.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-20
Mrs. Topnoody Tells Him What She
Was Thinking About.
Merchant Travoler.l

Mr.. and Mrs. Topnoody sat by the
fire the other evening talking over the
events of the day. Finally Mrs. T. re.
marked:
"By the way, Topnoody, did you stop
sunday"
mo, my dear, forgot IT,"
'Did your Well, did you forget to
order the coaly"
"Ahem, my dear. you must excuse me
this time, but did overlook it."
"0f course, and did you get those but
tons wanted, and did you tell the man
TO come up tomorrow and fix the gas
meter, and did you see the grocery man
about that strong butter you brought
home yesterday, and did you ask Mr..
johnson about the kitchen stove, and
did you get the tickets for the concert
tomorrow night?"
"My dear. really, now, I've been SO
busy that l."
Don't go to palavering. Topnoody.
never saw such man as you are.
You don't pay particle Of attention to
anything | say to you, and you are
worrying my life ont by inches" Then
tnt TtlapStu nltO blouC6 unu HhZeu
earnestly at the fire. AT last Topnoody
ventured to say:
'My dear, let us overlook each other s
faults. Let us bear and forbear. Tell
me what you are thinking nbout, my
dear?"
"you want to know, Well, l was
Just thinking, Topnoody, If all the men
In the world had been Topnoodys, and
all the women knew as much as I do
now, the Lord might run fine tooth
comb up and down every meridian of
longitude from Dan to Besrsheba, and
along every latitude from the cradle to
the grave, seven days in the week, and
not find married people enough for q
census return. It's o mighty fortunate
thing, in some respects, Topnoody, that
we don't find out we are fools until il i
everlastingly too late. That's what I'm
think about"
Topnoody didn't pursue his inquiries
further.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-20
An ofiicious Intermeddler.

Senior Prieto, Mexican Consul in this
city, yesterday forwarded communica.
tion to Governor Tritle, detailing the pur.
suit and capture of "Big Dan" Dowd on
Mexican soil, and notifying him that the
proceeding was not in conformity with
the treaty existing between the United
States and Mexico. He further requested
that the Governor should investigate the
matter. 1t isa matter Of strong presump.
ton, that this matter was not authorized
by the national government at the City
Of Mexico, neither by Governor Torres,
Of Sonora; but II is fearad, by his off,
cious intermeddling, this same consul
has succeeded in bringing on q complica.
tlon that there was no necessity for. 1t
is to be hoped that Governor Tritle will
pay no attention to the communication,
unless it Is backed up by advices from
the state department Of Mexico. = Tue.
con Star.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-20
The Physicians Advice.

"What shall l do" old Aker cried.
For this sharp anguish in my side,
This dreadful rheumatism
1--WE tried all sorts of physic vile,
(Which certainly have cost pile,
"And still I've paroxysm,"
The doctor said; my friend, eschew
"These noxious nostrums, or else you
"Will be too weak to kill cur;
''Giye up old physic, try the new,
The very thing that's Teant for you
"rhe mighty Salicylica"
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-20
Can a Woman h eep a secret P

A prominent physician asserts that a
woman can really be made quite i'll by
trying to keep great secret; yet, with
out wishing to cause any illness, but
rather to cure it, we have a secret to
impart, and that is, there is only one
thing that will dissolve the poisonous
Uric acid which exists in the blood of
Rheumatic and Gouty patients. Of
course you are at liberty to tell the Sc
cret, which is called Salicylca. 1t
strikes directly at the cause of Rheu-
matism, Gout and Neuralgia.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-20

A simple and useful bolt has been in
vented by Mr.. Arnott, Of the Lyceum
Theater (London), having for its object
tho fastening of doors of theaters and
other public buildings, so that they can
be opened by mere pressure against the
doer from the inside. and not at all from
the outside, dispensing with all other
fastenings, which cause so many acci-
dents in cases Of panic. One advantage
10, that being once unfastened 1t cannot
be rebolted by accident.