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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25
West RrattIeIDorO,

Waller Alexander will open a store In
DR.. Clark's new building May LIST, keeping q
line of general merchandise. II. G. Cisbee
will act as his clerk
MIR. Charles W. Eaton, Of the firm of
Eaton d Newell, is seriously ill from blood
poisoning, occasioned by having q silver
stuck into his hand some three weeks ago.
Roscoe Fisher and G. F. Mason have re-
turned from Florida and Harrison Fisher is
expected back in q short time. They seem
to have come to the conclusion that Vermont
is not 30 bad a state to live in after all.
Mrs. w. II. Bigelow, who spent the win
ter in New York, returned last week.
The Vincent circle met last evening at
the the house of Rev. c. H. Merrill The
exercises we're in honor of the memory OF
William Shakspere. The program consisted
of service prelude No. /, in Assembly Hymn
nal paper, Life of Shakspere !" Chautau-
qua song paper, characteristics Of the ORA.
ma :" song, (solo) paper outline Of THE
Merchant Of Venice !" reading, selection from
Hamlet piano duet quotations from Shaks .
pere by the members. After the closin &
prayer an hour was spent in a social way. A
Shaksperian oracle appeared who told the
present condition and future prospects OF
those who consulted it in a way highly ent err
tanning and not to be gainsaid.
MARRIAGE oP FORMER WEST DRATTLEDoRo
BOY.
The marriage of James f. Herrick, of
The Republican editorial staff, aud Miss
Christine, daughter of Rev. DR.. Terhune, at
tho brides home on Maple street yesterday
afternoon, called together only their relatives
and a few personal friends. Dr. Terhune
performed the ceremony impressively and the
benediction was pronounced by tho groom s
father, Rev James Herrick. While the ex.
ceptional beauty of the day, the tasteful ar
rangement OF the homestead in every detail
and the extended grouping of gifts both ele-
giant and serviceable left almos. nothing to be
desired, the peculiar charm of the wedding
lay in its informally. 1t was like a family
party, gathered to wish two of its members
life long joy.-SpringteH Republican, april
24H
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25

Connecticut elected state and district dele
gates to Chicago on Wednesday-12 in ALL
Nobody knows for whom these delegates will
vote, but probabilities indicate that Arthur
will be the first choice all around, with Blaine
several steps below as to most of the men.
There was naturally an enthusiastic feeling
for Hawley in the convention, but it is describ-
cd as having been "wishful rather than hope
f,I -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25

The House committee on banking and cur
rency having passed resolutions exonernting
Comptroller Knox from the charges prefer
red against him by the stockholders of the
wrecked Pacific bank of Boston, Mr.. Knox
has rendered his resignation as contemplated,
and will accept tho presidency of the Nation
al Bank of the Republic Of New York. Mr..
Knox has had a continuous service of II
years in the comptroller's Office, and during
this time has exerted a strong and steady in
huence on the side of safe and conservative
banking. His successor will probably be a
banker named Cannon, from Saltwater,
MINI.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25
President Arthur. Position.
lwashlngton pesrateh.l

Washington Despatchl
Gen. Arthur stands on his record. First,
from the point of view of President of the
whole country, in that he repudated Blaine's
policy with the South American republics.
Had Bsnes plan been carried out the
United States would not only have been in
volyed in war with Chill, but would also
have been obliged to maintain protectorate
over Peru-and this contrary to the wish of
the people. The President also believes that
the people will sustain the policy of the ad-
ministration respecting the Clayton. Bulwer
treaty. lie also believes that the veto of the
river and harbor bill and the veto of the Chi
nese bill will meet the approval of the coun-
try. The President takes some personal
pride in the success of the measure reducing
the postage to two cents in view OF the fact
that while he recommended it in his message
and also privately, his postmaster general,
the late Mr.. Howe, opposed it. The Presi-
dent has no more to say about his desire to
see civil service established in this country
that will be satisfactory to the people, than
that DormHn b. Eaton, the head of the civil
service commission frankly admits that with
out the aid of the President the law in its ex-
ecution would have been failure. President
Arthur has no choice for the nomination at
Chicago His friends say he simply desires
that Republican to be nominated who can be
elected, if it is not himself. He regards the
party as greater than any one man in it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25

boston Journals Washington Dcspatch.l
Gen. Grant is now able to walk some with
out crutches. The reports that he is schem-
ing to secure the nomination at Chicago are
unfounded. He tells everybody who speaks
to him about his preferences that he favors
the nomination of Gen. Logan. He has said
that his remembrance of what Logan did for
him at the last Chicago convention, if moth
ing else, would not allow him to encourage
any other candidate. Gen. Grant no longer
need terrify the timid as the man on horse
back. He is to be remembered only as the
great commander,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25

Information from various sources in the
West and Northwest gives assured grounds
for the belief that, while the political man.
ayers of that section are talking about Logan,
Blaine or Arthur for the presidency, the PEG.
pie are strongly pronounced in their choice
for Edmunds. We hear this said constantly
from private sources, and the tone of the
press beyond Chicago bears witness to the
truth of the assertion. Here, for instance,
is copy of the Gazette, of Hastings, Mimi,
in an article on the presidency, contrasting
''the admitted leadership and unspotted
name of George F. Edmunds" with "the
twice-rejected and smirched Blaine" 1t is
straws like these which the Chicago conyen-
ton, if it is wise, will take note of.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25

Luther Adams contemplates building a
new barn the coming season.
Geo. W. Putnam advertises an auction
on May LIST. Mr.. Putnam goes to Dakota.
The sugar season has not proved salts
factory one so far as this town is concerned
AT the Republican caucus held at the
store OF Geo l.. Clark last Saturday evening,
L. M. Woodland and @. F. Griffin were ohos.
en- delegates to attend the Republican con-
Vention at Montpelier Apr. goth and 3Oth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25

Mr. and Mrs. ]. W. Dexter of Phiade
phia arrived at their summer home on Tues,
day evening.
John Kelsey has exchanged his farm on
Marlboro branch for soap business in Leba.
non, N. H., with Sumner Shepard.
Our summer term of school will be taught
by Mrs. Nellie Bailey, teacher of experience
and ability.
p. F. Morse, Pondvillo boy, has lately
established pie business in Omaha, Neb.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25

On Monday the United States Senate pass
ed national bankruptcy law which gives ju-
risdiction to the United States district, cir
cult and supreme courts. Commissioners and
supervisors in bankruptcy are to be appoint
ed by the circuit courts. For purposes of
bankruptcy the courts are to be always open,
in vacation as well as in term time. per-
son owing debts exceeding $500 may ask to
be adjudged bankrupt under the law. Any
person owing debts exceeding $1,000 who
leaves his state to avoid his creditors or con-
ceals himself to avoid arrest or the service of
legal process, or makes fraudulent transfer
of his property, or suspends payment of his
commercial paper or open accounts for 80
days after they are due and payable, or who
makes fraudulent preference. shall be deem
ed to have committed an act of bankruptcy,
and may be adjudged bankrupt on petition
of three or more of his creditors whose bills
would amount in all to $500. In favor of the
debtor, proper wearing apparel of himself and
family is exempted and such other property
as Is exempted from attachment by the laws
of the United States or of the state where the
proceedings are instituted. The court may
also allow him $500 for his support during
proceedings. Among the amendments voted
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25

IbOsIOH JOuflaIs " AsllHBIOH DIsPaIcH'I
David Davis, it is said, will be delegate
to the Chicago Republican convention as a
friend of Logan. Some think that if he does
60 as delegate and there shall be long
contest in the convention, he may rise and
say that, 20 years ago at the same place, he
DRY of his administration is one of the bright
est inhertances Of the Republican party, and
that now, after 20 years. the mission of the
party not yet being ended, he dominates his
son to succeed him, and that such move
ment might result in the nomination of Rob
ert Lincoln. David Davis, although he has
had sharp political antagonisms with Gen.
Logan, has always been friendly to him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25
GntlfO~l.

Near the banks of Sandy Greek, in Ellis.
burg, Jefferson Co., N. Y, at her home with
the family of her grandson, Gilbert Vince
lock, quietly passed away Mrs. Sally Barney.
She belonged to that noted large family Of
Shepardsons that sum up over 1900 years of
united ages. Only one of them now remains.
or the descendants of three brothers that set
tied IN that same town, one son and bis
daughter are all the writer has knowledge of
that reside there. Another daughter of this
son recently died q days before the aunt
and the loss is deeply felt by large circle in
the community. Mrs. Barney'a descendants
are very few. Judging from photograph
with knitting work in hand, labor was a
pleasure to her. mis-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25

st. Adams business men have kept brave
face over the disasters which have befallen
their town, but it is only reasonable to sup
pose that the following paragraph from the
Burlington Free Press indicates the real stu
alton there
zone Of our townsmen who returned yesterday from
visit to st. Adams gives discouraging account of
the feeling of uncertainty and dependency prevailing
among the business men Of that town. A number of
the leading men conversed with our informant and
all united in the opinion that it would be long time
before St. Adams could from the effects of its
last bank failure. 1t has resulted in the complete
stagnaton Of business aside from that necessary and
incidental to everyday life The efforts which are be-
ing made to organize new bank meet with but mea-
gre encouragement the opinion being freely express
ed that depositors have been bitten so frequently
heretofore that they would not dare to make deposits
there If new bank started"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25

The conservative Boston journal, in an ar
ticle on Republican sentiment in New Eng
land, says without qualification that the
mass of New England Republicans do not be-
lieve that it would be wise to nominate either
Gen. Arthur or Mr.. Blaine. In Maine alone
has Mr.. Blaine any strength. New Hamp-
shire and Rhode Island, which were for him
in 1880, will not support him this year. The
feeling toward him in business circles
amounts to positive hostility. In regard to
Mr.. Arthur there Is no such feeling of pro-
nounoed hostility, the objection to his caudi-
dacy arising from belief in its unwisdom
because of the factional hostility which his
nomination would arouse. The Journals es-
innate of the situation ia undoubtedly cor
rect. In nutshell it may be said that Mr..
Arthur has the confidence and respect of the
great mass of Republican voters, the ques-
tion of his nomination being simply one of
expediency on account of the 'stalwart" and
''half-breed" fight in New York. Toward Mr..
Blaine, on the contrary, the feeling of gener-
al distrust is such that his nomination would
be nothing short of suicidal for his party.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25

THE CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL.
An ecclesiastical council convened at the
Congregational church on Tuesday to dissolve
the pastoral relation of Rev l.. Harlow, il
thought best. The churches represented in
the council we're Westminster West-Rey.
A. Stevens, pastor, Rollin Ranney, delegate
West Brattleboro, Rev. @. H. Merrill, pastor;
P. F. Perry, delegate. After consultation, it
was unanimously voted as follows:
WHEREAS, It appears from papers and statements
Drought before the council that Rev l.. Harlow Las
resigned the pastorate of the Congregational church
funey, and, although unanimously requested to With
draw his resignation, has, for reasons deemed honor
able and satisfactory to ALL declined to comply; Aai
whereas the church and society have na lily accepted
said resignation, and united with him in calling a
council to review their action therefore,
4, hehotued, mat We approve Of the action taken by
tne several parties and advise the dissolution Of the
pastoral relation In coming TO this result wish
pace on record our appreciation OF the faithful work
done by Bro Harlow in this field of labor for the mast
three years, and heartily commend him TO the church.
es as Jealous and acceptable pastor and teacher IT..
yea py experience for the Masters work in such hed
as He may call. To the church the council would e1
press their sympathy, and in token of fellowship
sure them that orr prayers will unite with theirs that
the great head OF the church may speedily send pas
tor to break to them the bread Of life.
G. H. MERRILL, Moderator.
P. F. PERRY, Clerk.
Mr.. Harlows decision to resign his pasto-
rate here is deeply regretted, not only by his
parishioners, but by the entire community. TO
~ -eo NAANuAG0 ululbSlI as a IAlllIul
laoorer In the temperance cause and every
other good work. Quite a number have Join.
ed the church during his pastorate. He will
preach his farewell sermon next Sunday, and
enters upon his duties as pastor of the Con-
gregational church in Beckett, Mass, about
the first of May.
Delegates TO district and state CONVEX
lions at Montpelier j. K Parker, William
Robertson, F. NJ. Lewis.
.-Chas. George, the courteous and popular
clerk lately with H. E. Wheat, has gone to
Boston to work for Cobb q Co., wholesale
grocers.
Capt. Il. H. Brown of Brooklyn an able
exponent of spiritualism, will lecture at the
town ball next Wednesday evening. He will
depend upon the generosity of the audience
for his remuneration.
james Boyd of Dummerston has the con.
tract for the stone work on the new Baptist
church. W.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25

IFrom the New YORK Irlbune.I
The prestige of the victory lin the New
York convention is worth far more to Ed
munds than the actual gain Of four votes. It
is shown indeed that Edmunds had less than
a hundred votes in the oonvention-was in
fact a remote third in the race-but it also
appears that the administration, in case of its
own defeat is behind him
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25

The Republicans of the First District held
their convention at Rutland yesterday, and
renominated Hon. John W. Stewart for Con-
gress. The same convention named A. b.
Valentine OF Bennington and Henry Ballard
of Burlington for delegates to Chicago This
will strike most people as a weak beginning
for "strong Edmunds delegation" from this
State
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25

All the politicians in Washington believe
that Blaine is hard at work to secure dele
gates TO the Chicago convention, though he
tells the delegations which call upon him and
replies to the letters sent him, that he is tout
of politics." and refuses to talk" His
friends are in doubt as to whether he really
hopes to secure the nomination, or whether
he only means to be in position to dictate
it. Should he have an opportunity to do the
latter it is very certain that he will see to it
that neither Edmunds nor Arthur carries off
the prize
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25

The Baptist society propose to give their
pastor, Rev. G. Il. Powers, a donation, and
will moet at the hall the first day of May al
> p. NJ. In the evening there will be literary
exercises interspersed with singing. gen
eral invitation is extended 10 all. Mr.. Pow
ers is expected to be present on the occasion
-Chas. Miner has bought piece of land
opposite the hotel of A. b. Bailey.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25
GuiIForB Oan,r.

Rev. E. W. Whitney will preach in the
Universalist church next Sunday at 2:3O p. NJ.
All are invited. Sunday school at l O'Clock.
Public examination of school teachers at
the town hall on Saturday May 3D. at A. NJ.
Geo. H. Martin, formerly of this place
and more recently of California, is visiting
old acquaintance here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25
Local Intelligence.


VIII be held at the Town Hall on Friday evening,
May q at 1880 o'clock to consider the subject Of the
Brattloboro Bennington railroad All are cordially
invited TO attend. EDWARD CROSBY, Prcst
Brattlcboro. April QB 1884
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Announcements,

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The old reliable Hartford, New York, Pennsylvania
and foreign fire insurance companies represented by
Cudworth n Childs afford absolute protection. The
bcstis the safest in the end.
PfcruHE FRAMES are cheap at Cheney 4 Clapp's.
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TbeWtrmont 9Banif.
BRATTLEBoRol
Sirteen Months Ofthe Best Redding
fo1. XT.OO.
FRIDAY. APRIL 25. 1884.

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Bellows RaIIa,

At the special school meeting held Tues
day evening it was voted to buy the Putney
lot at the south end of Atkinson street and to
erect thereon the present season brick school
building with accommodations for two schools.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25

boston Journals Washington Despatch.l
Bayard is not gaining much in Democratic
esteem as presidential candidate. Tilden
men are not friendly TO him. They charge
him with apathy in Tilden's interest during
the electoral contest
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25
Senator Morrill, has written as follows with
regard to the suggestion that he should go as
n delepate to Chicapo,

81 wish the way was open to me to accept the posi-
ton OF delegate to Chicago in behalf Of my colleague
Senator Edmunds but the position of affairs here is
SUCH and especially in relation to the Morrison tariff
bill that would hardly be excused for being absent
single day during the remainder of the session.
feel that Edmunds is the only who would be sure
to carry New York, and that regard as the pivotal
state in the next election. must beg you to
understand that accept of the work to which
you would assign me-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25
month ago Secretary Lincoln wrote let
ter to friend in Chicago, which has only been
published within week, saving:

please the friend who writes the enclosed letter
proposing to organize club in Chicago in my behalf
for president. am not candidate for either presi-
dent or vice president and therefore do not wish any
clubs formed for me. If you will kindly give this
matter your early attention and stop it, you will much
oblige me-"
Such disclaimer will not impair his chanc-
es for either the first or second place on the
ticket.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25
HALIFAX.
Meat HaIIfnn.

-Millard Nichols has bought the farm of
Gardner Thompson, in Coleraine, Mass, with
the exception of 30 acres, for $1,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25
WestTOunshand.

-Mihs Ellen ClOugh Of Grafton has been
engaged to teach our village school for the
present year.
N. B. PomerOy met with a severe acct
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25
Dove Y.
DunamerstOn.

The public examination for teachers will
be held at East Dover on Saturday, May Sd,
at A. NJ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25
WeatDnn,mer.tnn.

The spring examination for teachers will
be held at the Centre school house on Satur-
day, May 3D. at A. NJ
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-oaioers of Columbian Lodge, No. SO, in

-Uhcer5 OF UoIumblan Lodge, No. 30, In
stalled April g.
X. Haskins W NJ; B. F. Bingham, s. W; F. ].
Leach, j. W.; L. f. Brooks, treasurer W. s. Guild,
secretary @. W. Lyman, 8. D.; II. NJ. Whittier, j. D.
j. orion, chaplain; @. b. Dickinson, marshal; j. A,
Pullen, E. NJ. Clark, stewards; A. II. Davis, tiler
Officers of Beauseant Commandery, No. 7.
Knights Templar, installed on Wednesday
evening of last week;
=, H. W. simonds, E. O.; A. 7. Mcclure, Gen.; t.
Harmon, Capt. Rev. Z. W. Whitney, Prelate; j. D,
Bailey, s. W.; 1. K. Allen, j. w; f. +. Brooks Treas
w. g. Guild Recorder; W. II. Taft, Sw. b. ; O. p GIL
son, ST. b. b. +. Bingham, W. o. E. Randall, d.
Leonard, Everett Green, G. of g.. L. L. Cooper Ar
morer and Sentinel.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25
THE RECORD MATCH AT OAK GROVE RANGE,
TUESDAY APRIL %.

The Brattleboro club are interested in the
result of the telegraph m atch shot on We'd
nesday between the Gardner, Mass, and Sar-
atoga, N. Y. clubs. The two clubs shot a
string of 20 shots each, with 10 men on a
side, and the match resulted in a score of
2978 for the Gardner club and 1896 for the
Saratoga club-a victory for the Gardner boys
by 50.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-04-25

tFr0m tho Burlington Free Press April 2al
The following letter Withdrawing his name
os candidate for the Republican nomination
for governor, was sent two days since by DR..
Nichols to his principal competitor, Lieut.
Governor Pingree