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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-09-12

Last week We mHue reference to a reply
winch the Milwaukee Germans had made TO
Carl Schurz il his independent" speech
which ne devoted largely to a vindictive at
tack on Mr.. Blaine. On our first page to-day
we copy entire thai part of the letter of the
Wisconsin Germans IL which they take up
and answer Mr. Sshurz charges against Mr.
Blaine on account of the Mulhgau letters
This statement Of the case Is full and fair
one. and clearly states the grounds on which
candid men reach the conviction that Mr.
Blaine WAS not guilty Of corruption or dis
honesty 10 the Little Rock a Fort Smith rail-
road matter. The one thing which the De
mocracy and Mr.. Blaine's other enemies have
seized upon IL their attempt to break down
his character before the country is the rail
road operation here referred to. and what fair
minded men must keep il mind is precisely
what these Germans so clearly point out
That it Was strictly honorable and legitimate
for Mr. Blaine TO seek TO secure an interest
IN a business venture which promised 30 well
As did this one, and that it is only by d forced
and wicked construction OF the Mulhgan let.
tors that be is made to appear as a corrupt
schemer ready to prostitute his public trust
10 private ENDS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-09-12
AND MAINE TOO.
A Republican Majority of l6. 800.
Pour Republican COnEressmen and a
Nearly solid Republican Legislature

4 BIGGER VICTORY THAN ANYBODY Ex-
PFCTEB
The result Of the state election in Maine on
Monday was victory for the Republicans Of
greater magnitude than the most sanguine Of
them had dared to expect Out Of a total vote
Of $40 600 the Republicans reelected Gov Ro-
bic 10y majority which will vary but little
from lG OOo-a decided change from the stu
alton four years ago, when the fusionists car
ried the state
The four Republican candidates for Mem
bers Of Congress were elected by strong ma
jorities. The triumph Of Thomas 3. Reed of
Portland IN the First district, where bitter
contest had been waRed against him, Is par
ticulariy gratifying 10 the Republican,
The indications now ART that the Senate
will be wholly Republican and the House com
posed a. follows Republicans IL. Demo
Gratis 34-a gain OF seven seats by the kepub-
hcAus over 1882
The prohlbHOry amendment 10 the state
constitution WAS overwhelmingly carried
1t Ii siRnihcaut circumstance. as bearing
upon the national contest. that 70 per cent Of
the votes cast 10y citizens OF Irisn birth or de-
scent are estimated 10 nave been given to Gov
kobie
The total vote iz only slight increase over
that Of 1852 and Is 1900 less than IL 1850. but
II probably gives the largest Republican vote
ever cast IN the state. OUU. The next
highest WAS IL 1865. when Gen. Cham berlaiu
had 70 332 against I 8. $50 for EOen f. Pills
bury, whose name became so odlous IL Dem
ocratic circles ID Name III connection with the
kiugheld war and the count out
The Republican plurality Is the largest at q
state election since lS6s
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-09-12

The county conference Of Congregation.
al churches, held here Sept. Sd and 4th. Wa
largely attvA led by persons from other towns
and a good number of our citizens were IN
attendance. Nearly $50 persons ate dinner
at the vestry on the first DAY. and supper Wa
furnished for them at the same place Fihy
or more persons with teams were lodged over
night ct private dwellings where breakfas,
was provided for them. Dinner on the sec
ond day was furnished at the vestry and the
tables were well filed. Probably 300 meals
Of victuals were furnished during the two
days. The committee are grateful TO the cit
liens Of this place for their prompt and peu
erous supply Of all that was needed 10 enter
tain the conference. The tables were Oouu.
tiiully supplied with many kinds Of food
which the ladies OF Dummerston know well
nov 10 prepare for such occasions A vote
Of thanks was extended by the conferenc.
TO the people for their kindly welcome and
generous hospitality. Aud just here we will
say that the young ladies and young men are
entitled 70 a complimentary notice for deco
rating the church 80 finely with evergreen.
and flowers that gave an air OF good cheer to
the audience room. Dim
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-09-12

For several days the mercury has reach
ed ga
A very heavy shower passed over this sec
ton on Monday, the thunderbolts falling fast
and considerably affecting the telephone wires
Mrs. Hartwell, widow of the late Rev
Foster Hartwell, highly esteemed former
pastor of the Baptist church in this town. Is
visiting friends 10 this vicinity
Col Willard Foster. a former much r.
spected citizen of this place, died recently a.
ShRttuckville. Mass
Fred Holbrook lately caught p pound
trout, and Landlord Wilcox secured it - grace
his usually richly-lRden table.
Mrs Foster Crown has recently erected
a very handsome monument il the cemetery
over the grave of her late husband
M W. Stickney has lately received some
extra tne oranges, some of which measure E
foot or more In circumference.
A Z. Gates and wife have recently r.
turned from visiting friends in Holyoke. Mas
AT the annual meeting of the eornet band
held last Saturday, these officers were elected
f. L. Hicks, leader; F. E Holbrook. assist
ant; E. Il. stetson, secretary D. G Taylor
treasurer F. Z. Holbrook. business manag.
er.
George Porter and Albert Faulkner are
ID attendance upon the county court st New
fame this week, as grand and petit jurors, re-
spectiveiy, from Nottingham. number OF
our citizens are also in attendance rs witness
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-09-12
NeWfane.

The remark about reporting town meet
ing last week was designed only for the edito-
rial eye.
1t was well agreed that the lecture Of Mr..
Mclaughlin Tuesday evening was the abest
discussion of the temperance question which
mas been furnished here showing, as one
gentleman said, correct comprehension OF
the subject.
The local W. c. I. L. leads in prepare
ton for county temperance booth at the
fair next week but 1t is hoped that other
Unions will fall into line with contributions
of supplies for the tables or aid IN paying eH-
penses, 1t has been well demonstrated that
county work Is important. and the fact that
since the Institute work in MAY the number
OF Unions has trebled should encourage some
extra eHertion to carry on the county fair Ell.
terprise, both Is a means of obtaining funds
and doing good work in the cause but il
means work for somebody, generosity from
some, and encouragement from all well-wish-
ers. Mn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-09-12

The Augusta, Ne, Republicans held high
jubilee Monday night over the result of the
state election. At = O'Clock a procession
marched 20 Mir. Biain, residence and called
him out. In response Mr.. Blaine made a very
happy speech, saying that the Republican
victory was due 10 the square fight which the
party had made on the issue of protection to
American labor. He frankly told his auditors
that he had voted neither way on the eonsti-
tuuonal prohibition question, saying For
myself, / decided not TO vote at all on the
question. / took this position because / am
chosen by the Republican party As the repre-
sentative Of national issues and by no act OF
mine shall any question be obtruded into the
national campaign which belongs properly to
the domain OF state politics"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-09-12

The St. Johnsbury Caledonian announces
that the name of it, edItor was used on the
Independent state uoket without his knowl-
edge or consent.
1t is announced that Hon. William P Dill
bingham Of Waterbury will not be a cRddi-
date for the speakership OF the next House
but will support the candidacy of Hon. j. K.
BAtehelder of Arlington.
r. c. Abel, representative-elect from West
Haven, will be the veteran of the coming
House Of Representatives, having already
served eight previous terms in the House and
having also been senator from Rutland coun-
ty IN 1870.
Middletown's representative-elect, Dyer
Lsfingwell, is postmaster of MS town and
WAS elected in disregard of the recent con
stitutionAl amendment requiring the add
tional oath from all members of the legisla
ture that they did not at the time of their
election and do not hold any office Of trust
or profit under the laws Of the United States
LsfinRwslrs opponents in town nave pledged
a large sum of money to be used in prevent
ing Lefhugwen taking his seat if necessary.
Mai Josiah Grout. brother of Congress
man Grout, will be a candidate for the speak
ership of the House.
Friday of last week was the 14th Rnnivers-
airy of the establishment of the republic of
France. The day passed quietly.
The funeral of Senator Anthony was SOL
emnized from the First Congregational
church at Providence, r. l., last Saturday,
and was the occasion of d notable gathering
of representative men of the nation and
state.
The directors OF the Second National bank
of New Brunswick, H. j., whose president
and cashier have killed themselves within 8
week, authorize q statement that the capital
of the bank is unimpaired and that business
will be resumed and the depositors paid in
full
Butler is having great time out West. Al
Detroit Monday night he spoke for two hours
at & meeting of 10, 900 10 10000. The meet
ing was 80 densely packed that the General
was obliged 10 be carried over the heads OF
the people in order TO reach the platform.
At Minneapolis, Friday, he addressed IS, 600
people, and there WAS great enthusiasm.
The New York Sun tells OlevelAnd's friends
that the wages OF sin is defeat
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-09-12
The speaLership.



With the retirement Of Mr.. DIlllu cham from
the field, We see no reason 20 doubt that Mr.
Batcheder will be nominated He is an able
and energetic lawyer, prompt bright, reso-
lutte man, square friend aud frank foe
He made sharp canvass for lieutenant { ov-
ernor was beaten, but came up smiling h. d
fresh, accepting his defeat with that good hu-
NOR which Is only another name for good
sense. We hope Mr.. Batchelder will be sue
cessfu. He is a man Of education, energy.
large Legislative experience, excellent habits
ana genial temper be fights for his own
hand be hits hard but he Is a man of strong
sense and vigorous quality both of mind and
body He will make an excellent speaker-as
good u one a. We have had since the days of
General Grandey.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-09-12
THE VERMONT ELECTION.
The Republican Majority 2l,4lS.
FuII Returns on she Vote Tor Governor
and ConEressmen---The Legistatur~.

FutI Returns on the " ote for Governor
and Congressmen---The Legislature.
Full returns from the 24O towns in the state
show the following result Total vote cast,
G2 421 OF this number PiuRree received
4t.g17. Rpdington ~ $3.50 Soule Or $50,
Independent and scattering Estimating Pin
gree's majority 2l AS The proportional loss
Of the Republicans II about ~ per cent that
of the Democrats is g. per cent
Ninety seven towns IN the First congress
sional district give Stewart 1887, Simmons
Dem 1916. Kidder (Gr and scattering 262
"A majority for Stewart of 9s89 In the Sec
ond District 1876 towns give Grout Is 4O5,
Goddard Dem. 1851 Cummings or and
scattering, 12S making CIRCUITS majority TO-.
$50
The complexion Of the House Of Represen
tRtives Is as follows, according to the returns :
Republicans 19S. Democrats "a. Greenback-
ers 4. Independents g. no choice 3. In 1880
the House stood as follows Republicans
2l5 Democrats q, Greenbackers g no rep
resentation 3, there being PAL towns at that
time In 1882 there were Republicans 1S5,
Democrats 46, Independent Democrats 2, In
dependent Republicans l, Greenbackers 2.
This shows comparatively q large decrease
this year from the Democratic representation
in 1882, and about the same ratio Of increase
over their representation in 1880 the kepub-
lioan majority in 1ssO-S2 and 1884 being re-
spectively 1872, 1874 and 157. The next Sen
ate will consist Of p Republicans and Dem
ocrats The three Democratic senators are
from Franklin county
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-09-12

The Putney correspondent of the Re
the Republican banner was rotten and broke
of its own weight Now whoever penned
that statement either did not know what were
the factd or stated what he knew was not
true. The rope was new one, bought from
Wheat's store that day from of the reel, and
had never been used for any purpose before
and was cut near the ground, below the pull
ley.
The tobacco growers have finished cut
ting the weed and it is pronounced the best crop
ever raised in town. W
Rev Mr.. Eldredge Of Turner'S Fails
Mass, will preach in the Congregational
church on Sunday,
j. l.. Emmons of Boston, tenor vocalist
OF several years experience in concert and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-09-12

seymour harris given his barn q cosi
Of white paint, slated the roof. and made r.
pairs upon the inside. making great chang
In its looks
State Superintendent of Education Jus
tus Dartt viii hold An educational meeting IL
the church at Halifax Centre on THURSDAY
sept Is. The topics 70 be considered are
common school studies, school management
whole duty of teachers, what parents can do,
needs OF schools town system. Morning
session begins at 10 o'clock. afternoon at =
o'clock, evening at O'Clock. 1t Is deslrablr
TO have all parents Of scholars present al this
meeting.
Don't forget that the appointment Is CIV.
en- out TO meet and prepare for the far OF
Saturday, Sept. 20.
A. H. Fuller is suffering from q frog
feiOn upon one Of his fingers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-09-12
Local Intelligence.
Announcement.

AsroNsHtEe ExHmtrtoN Sherman Jenne, as
sisted by T.. L. Hull Of Merdeu, &C.. will give tefl
of the famous hre erunpuisher of 5. J. Hayward of
Now York bv puttinr ont au INN ense 6rp DO front o
the town hall, Tuesday next At clock p. N.
The old reliable Hartford, New York, Pennsylvania
and foreign ire insurance companies represented boy
Cudworth a Chids afford absolute protection. The
bestis the safest 10 tine end.
PtcruRE FRAMrs are cheap 1t cheney clappf
BICYCLE ron SAILS inch, Colombia pattern.
Inquire at this ofhce.
ARTISTIC PtcrunE FRAM1so at Cheney Clapps.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-09-12

The 18th anniversary vt the marriage of
Mr. and Mrs l. l. Gould was celebrated q,
their home Sept. 4th Relatives and friend.
assembled, and after the usual social hour an
outdoor table was spread and bountiu RI.
past disposed Of Then, in q neat and euioy.
able speech, Rev. Mr.. Kinney presented t6a
gifts Of money and articles Of substantial value
TO the amount OF S34 Mr. Gould responded
for himself and wife in words few IN nuuibs,
but full Of appreciation and gratitude Ib.
affair WAS a complete surprise TO Mr. and
Mrs Gould and very pleasant one to tb.
company generally, as it shared largely ID.
kindly feelings which prompt these anuiver
sarias. now 80 common.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-09-12

The p1ori1 and either Good Cheer or uur Ccuntr,
Home will be- sent 90 new -nbscrbers for the rest '
this vear-sert. let Co Dec 3l-tfor 90 cents thercs
MAR price of The Phoenix for that time.
rhsis by special arrangement with the publisher col
Good cheer aud our Country Home. who wishes u
introduce bis popular mouthhe Co 500 new patrons u
Wiudham county during this month of septemher
Give subscriptions to- our agents or seud direct o"
FRENCH g STEDMAN,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-09-12

cans who SO unaccountably followed after the
Greeuback heresy IN 1878 have returned 20
their old amHatiou and the Republican and
Democratic parties have now about the same
numerical strength that they had previous 70
that time. except that the Republican party
has better organization and better pros
pect in the future
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-09-12
PIease AnsN,er.

From the northampton Gazette
The Democrats and Independents under
took TO SHOW a spirit of hilarity over the re-
turns from the Vermont election. They had
carried Burlington and elected q representa-.
tive to the Legislature from Brattlsboro! Yet
the Independent vote for governor 10 the
state was only 300, and the Republican ma
lority IN the State was IN the neighborhood
Of %, 600 Would they have felt better or
worst II al elephant had stepped on them
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-09-12

Rev. L. ". Wnitney viii preach in the
Universahst church next Sunday at 2:30 p
All are invited
The ladies circle will meet in their room-
next Thursday afternoon.
Friday, the 18th. an educational meeting
viii be held IN this place. 1t is hoped tina.
all interested IN schools will attend ~ an Do.
vItatIOn has been extended 10 every district
IN town to come and hear the state superb.
tendent
-Comical Brown at the town nall mex.
Monday evening.
-Samme Mary and Rosie Bullock Her
bert and Leon Thayer. George Reed and
Frank Stove attend school At West Brattle
bOro.
Mrs. Robinson Winchester is dangerous
~ sick.
Mrs. Aaron Aldrich and daughter from
Boston. Mass, are visiting at Joseph c. Cut
tng's
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-09-12

La Bennington county errors arc claimed
in the election returns from Stamford, Peru
and Bennington. The Republican county
papers claim RObinsous defeat for sheriff by
SIX votes, while the Democratic organs insist
that Mccall lRspubhcan) is defeated by six
votes. II is rumored that recounts will be
made, aud that the election for sheriff will be
contested Our statutes do not provide for q
recanvass of county tickets.-RUtlaad Her
.gtf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-09-12

Hon William j. Dillingham;. TAX commits
sioner. mas received returns and State Treas
urar Dubois has received payments from near
ly ali the corporations which are obliged to
pay taxes to the state under the corporation
tax-law of lsS2. for the six months ending
with the 3Otu OF june. 1854 Inc total pay
ment Of taxes for the SIX months will proba-
bly, amount TO about $4,000. The total for
the same six months in 1883 was SO. 1921
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-09-12

A week ago, after N=rmUuJ nau shown her
hand IN the campaign with majority Of ~
600, the Democratic aud Independent papers
set themselves assiduorsly at work to figure
out how 'proportionate loss in other
Northern states would inevitably carry them
for Cleveland and give him an election by
overwhelming msjority. This week they
have quite another sort Of problem set them
TO hgule upon and they show great reluctance
in taking hold of it. The question is, Maine
having gone Republican by Ii majority show.
ing gain Of lG 600 over the vote of 1850.
what result would a 'proportionate increase"
all over the country show The answer is
that it would show James g. Blaine elected
by so large majority that the Democracy
never would know what hurt en-. It
would show a Republican majority Of 1876
600 in New York and it would snow New Jer-
sey Indiana California, West Virginia and
Florida added TO the Republican column, and
probably Virginia, North Carolina and Louis
lana also. Proceed with your figuring, gen
tlemeu, and if necessary the Vermont and
Maine Republicans will take hold and help
you out with it,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-09-12
The County Fair.

We hope our Wudnam county farmers and
manufacturers are planning to make next
weeks fair such success is united effort,
coupled with feeling or individual RESPONSE
Uihty. alone can make il.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-09-12

The Boston Evening Star, heretofore q
Cleveland paper. has turned sharp corner
aud come ont for Butler In spite of his
hatred Of the newspapers your Uncle Ben
iamin never fails to provide himself with al
organ when he sees an office ahead
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-09-12

Tie Hiram ATKINS. Eyq Noatpeiier " .
The PLouA mas uotLlug 90 'retract on il-
statement about the Democratic attempt to
steal votes 10y circulating Republican ballots
headed with Bedington's name. We said
last week ard We repeat this week that there
is every reason to beleye that this dishonest
dodge was deliberately planned aud carried
out ss part Of the general Democratic tac-
tics in the late election If the state com
mittee kuew nothing about 1t it only shows
how conveniently blind such d committee eau
be- when occasion requires.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-09-12

Monday EVENING" thunder shower Wa
the severest Of the season.
Clarence Clisbee is up from Boston. visit
ing his parents.
Walter Wilcox returned from the West
last Saturday.
There will be dance in Stoves hall OF
FRIDAY evening Sept. u.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-09-12

The N aJority steadily IncreAaine---Tke
LarEesI Republican OSe Ever Given
In Hhe state,

The N aJortty steadily IncreAsins---Tbe
LarEesI Republican OSe Ever Given
In th~ state,
The Lewiston journal mas returns from 42g
towns. showing this vote Robe -. l55 Red
man 80, BOO. scattering $3.50. The remaining
towns IL lss2 gave ROBBIE 2429, Plaisted 25O6
scattering -. The kepuDncan majority 30
far rs heard IRON 10 Il. 263, which vail prob
ably be slightly increased The total vote 30
far reported Is 1877 .OJ1 which will be increAs-
ed to over l42 UUU-lhe largest vote ever cast
except IL lssU. The Republican vote will
reach nearly so,OOo-the largest ever given IL
Maine
The towns not heard from gave Demo
cratic plurality Of IA IL 1852 The Bangor
Wing says returns from remote sections IN
crease the Republican majority in the state
beyond ali expectation Robes majority
over Redman, rs already reported. Is about
Is, 900, and Is likely to exceed any majority
ever thrown by the party, except in the two
years $50 and 1866, following the close Of
the war.
walker Blaine 90 Gen. Logan.
The fuiIowing despatch Was forwarded on
Wednesday from Augusta by Walker Blaine
TO Gen. John A. Logan at Chicago
Returns from remote sections OF the state
increase the majority beyond all expectations.
In 35s towns the Republican majority over
Redman exceeds Il, 900, and the prospect Is
that with complete returns the majority may
reach 10, 600 and possibly be the largest ever
given IL the history of the Republican party
II Maine, with two exceptions at the close OF
the VAT. The latest returns show that the
Republicans have carried every county in the
state and have elected every member of the
state senate The magnitude Of the Republi-
can vote Is surprise to both parties and
shows that a large number of Democrats join
ed our ranks
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-09-12
" est lbumwrrn,on

C. E. Lyon d Co. have just put in
steam engine to run their derricks at tie
granite quarry. A stone measuring $500 On.
bic feet and Weighing some 300 tons Wac got
out g few days since. The company have
plenty Of orders and are pushing business
with about 20 men in their employ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-09-12

Frederick Douglass has written strong
letter TO ProniuitIoust-, showing how votes
for s. John will aid the party Of the grog
shop and the shotgun, and urging them to
stand by the Il publican party until justice
ana liberty are established and the ballot box
respected all over the land. In course of his
letter be says -'l- is notorious that the
strength and prestige Of the Democratic par
ty is due 70 the solid vote of toe South, ana
almost equally due TO the solid vote Of the
dram.shops of the North. When, therefore,
am asked to vote for Nj ST. John, l an
asked to assist, not the cause Of Temperance
or prohibition, for at present such assistance
is Impossible. but to place in power party
distinguished for It's sympathy with ntimi-
datiou. lawlsss violence, and the destruction
Of the freedom Of the ballot in the South
while It supports thu whisky drinking Gus
toms Of the North.