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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-05-02
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There should be full attendance at the
railroad meeting to be held this evening.
The question to be considered is, do the peo-
pie Of Brattleboro want railroad TO Will
mington, and, il so, what measures will they
take to secure its construction 2" To the
main question there can be but one answer,
and that an emphatic Yes The road is want
ed to give renewed life to the towns on our
southwestern border, to assure to them new
era Of growth and prosperity, to bring back
within the borders of Windham county and
to centre at Brattleboro the trade Of those
towns-to do for them, in short precisely
what the Brattleboro q Whitehall road has
done for the towns Of the upper West River
valley. Two better towns-two towns more
favored in their natural advantages-do not
exist within the borders Of Windham county
than the towns Of Wilmington and Whiting
ham. Within the memory Of men still in
business in Brattleboro their trade was one Of
the most important adiuncts Of the trade Of
Brattleboro but this trade, for lack of means
Of communication with Brattleboro is being
! gradually but steadily drawn away TO centres
of trade in Massachusetts 1t is to avert this
inevitable drift Of trade and to return it to
Brattleboro, its legitimate centre, that the
Wilmington road is needed. The towns
themselves desire this connection with Brat
tleboro first of all, but failing to secure this,
they are bound to have railroad connection
with Massachusetts A railroad outlet they
are sure to have, and once let them have it
toward Shelburne Falls or North Adams and
their trade is permanently and hopelessly cut
of from Brattleboro The issue for the citi-
zens Of Brattleboro is a well.defned one. Let
us tonight meet it squarely.
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distinguished gentleman on the battle-helds
Of Virginia, and how Gov. Proctor's name
and fame we're growing until Ellis influence
was coming to be felt as far West as the ca
gle flies, as far South as humanity goes, as
far north as the snow melts, and as far east
as the sun risesl" For an instant the con-
vention was breathless, It's wind was clean
gone, but at last a score or more Of delegates
found breath enough to gasp Question,
Question, in mortal terror, evidently, lest
another such assault might prove fatal to the
bluff and hearty ex-governor The chair,
rousing itself from The spell which the scream
OF the eagle had cast upon it, put the ''ques-
ton" and Gov. Proctor sailed safely into
harbor but did Emerson, one time, write
something about the use Of the superlRtivei
For really happy hit Hon. Fred Wood
bridges Characterization Of Mr. Bissell Of
Shoreham, when he nominated him for alter
nate to Gov. Proctor, is worthy putting on
record. Mr.. Bissell, Mr. Woodbridge said,
was about the right sort Of a man. He was
"neither all head, nor all heart. Those who
are all heart are apt to be weak and those
who are all head are apt to be dangerous
Mr. Bissell had both head and heart in good
proportions-he was farmer and man Of
affairs, and, 'If he should be called upon to
take the place Of his principal in the Chicago
convention he would, if necessary, stay there
and vote for George L. Edmunds until he 1ods
! sent for neUt spring to como home and shear
| his sheep" It is needless TO say that Mr..
Bissell was Immediately elected without con
! test.
| For the gentlemen who folt that they were
! raised up to second the nominations in
| Wednesdays convention-for those who had
their little pieces learned which they were
| bound to stand up and recite whether or no
the day was a bad one, and they found it up
hill work. The convention was in no mood
to listen to school-boy declamations-its
members knew whom they had come to elect
and they were far more ready to elect the
whole four delegates-at-large IN four minutes
than to have the business stretched out by
windy oratory over an hours time. This un-
mistakabe spirit of the occasion was most
admirably characterized and hit of by the
Hon. Lyman Hinckley, when, in seconding
the nomination of Mr. Harris, he said LAS
you travel over the roads Of Vermont you Of
ten come to q bridge which bears long
winded sign, covering a great deal of space
and using a great many words, and when
you have read it through you find that all il
really says is, Wax, or pay 81. Gentlemen,
have got up to say that Orange county is
solid for Harris 1t is hardly necessary tc
put it Oh record that the house once more
came down and that MIR. Harris immediate
ly had a clean walk-oyer to his place on the
delegation at-large
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REILLY OF COL. PISGREE TO DE-. NICHOLS s
LETTEB.

REPLY OF COL. PNGREE TO Dr. NICHOLAS
LETTER.
HARTFORD, VT April 20, 1854
Hon. Geo. Nichols
My dear sir Yours Of the 23rd inst was
received by me yesterday, inclosing your
open letter of withdrawal from the candidacy
for Governor, and the latter was indeed sur
prise to me, as it doubtless will be to the gen
erRl public.
have never been able to see anything in
the relations which our respective, and in
many cases, mutual friends have imposed up
on US, by presenting our names to our fellow
citizens for the most complimentary service
in their power to render which could be in
consistent with the personal friendship which
for nearly a quarter Of a century has subsis-
ed between you and myself, and l supposed
and still firmly believe that the cordiality Of
our personal relations would be even more
strongly cemented by the honorable call
which our countrymen, unsolicited on our
part, were making upon US and so far as
our personal relations enter into the situation
which your public letter developes, l sincere
ly regret your withdrawal
Nor could l readily anticipate that such
calls on the part of our fellow citizens, upon
you and me and others rs have been made
and are making through the press and in dis
CUSTOM would tend 10 any serious distraction
or inhRrmony in the Republican party of our
state upon any question touching the issues
with our common opponent in state and ma
tional affairs. l would at all times and at any
sacrifice of personal considerations, empha-
size the sentiment so well expressed by you
that nothing should be allowed TO disturb or
distract the entire harmony and most cordial
| good feeling in the Republican ranks of our
State" And your expression Of the spirit of
! Jealous loyalty to the best interests Of our
State, through the harmonious action Of the
Republican party, is to my understanding OF
| yourself but an epitome of your life for so
30 many years devoted to public affairs.
For your kindly personal illusions to me
l thank you, and if, from the list of names
mentioned or to be mentioned in connection
| with the candidacy for Governor, the voice Of
our citizens should summon me to promo
| ton, however / might feel compelled to regard
the wisdom of their choice, and however
strong my personal preferences for private
life might be, should regard it my first duty
| TO obey that voice, with whatever of ability,
fidelity and sense Of justice l might possess
And in this determination and purpose, /
believe those able and honorable gentlemen,
whose names are already before the people
in connection with the candidacy for that Of
fee, earnestly concur with me as will others
who well might, and yet may be, named
therefor. With high regard, l remain,
Sincerely and truly yours,
SAMUEL L. PINGREE.
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mr.. HerrIek Vindioated.

After delay which had begun to grow
tiresome to Brattleboro people, and which
must have given ample time for full exami.
nation into all the facts involved, the commit
tee appointed to investigate Mr. Herrick's tax
accounts have made up their report and it is
published in full in our columns to-day The
report, it will be observed, is a unanimous
one, Egreed to and signed by every men,
Der of the committee 1t is so full in its
details and 80 plain in its terms that it needs
no explanation. The result of the commit
tees work is a complete eKoneration of Mr..
Herrick from all the charges made against
him. After going completely over the state.
tax accounts year by year for the whole
twelve years in question, charging Mr.. Her
rick with all the sums that could by any le-
Ultimate means be charged to him, and Civ.
ing the town the benefit Of all doubts, the
committee find an apparent balance in Mr..
Herricks favor of 1913 We do not, how
ever, understand that Mr. Herrick claims that
the town owes him anything on these old &C
counts. He simply claims that he has al
ways settled his tax accounts correctly and
honestly, and that he has only had for his
services the sums that rightfully belonged to
him. 1t is to be considered, therefore, that
this sum of S273 represents simply the near
est approach that can be made to an accurate
balance of a long series OF accounts, all the
details of which no man living can precisely
determine
OF the Rnimus Of the attack which has been
so persistently made upon Mr.. Herriek we
have now nothing to say. With regard to
this the mind Of the public was long ago
made up. Suffice it to say that, whatever
may be the faults Of his business methods, no
candid man has ever believed Mr.. Herrick to
be guilty Of dishonesty or Of mAlfeasanee In
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The letter of Lieut. Gov. Pingree in reply
to the withdrawal of Hon. George Nichols
amounts to neither more or less than an as
sertion that he is ready to be governor if he
can be elected Whether his promotion to
the governorship is to be accepted as an event
sure TO happen remains to be seen. In the
minds of many Republicans there is unmis-
takably a serious question as to whether any
two men can arrange between themselves
which shall have the suffrage of their party.
There was never better chance than there
is to day for the people to take the matter in
to their own hands and say whom they will
have for their governor. We have no wish
or purpose to prejudice the candidacy OF
Col Pingree, but it must nevertheless be
borne in mind that, if it is allowed to become
an established rule that the lieutenant COVER
nor is TO be promoted to the governorship,
as now seems very possible, the inevitable
tendency will be to take weaker and weaker
timber 10 make Vermont governors out Of
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Resolved, In behalf OF the Republicans Of Vermont
that once more reatrm our allegiance TO the great
construction Of the Union; has upheld the national
honor and credit at home and abroad; has reduced
taxation and given une1amped prosperity TO the couh
try.
Res0lued, That our party cannot rest even on such
a worthy past but that It must ever and increasingly
be party Of progress able 90 meet new issues az they
arise quick o. respond o. every wise demand for
improved methods Of administration, eager to
promote purity, strict economy ana fidelity IA the
public service prompt to night corruption within aud
Iesoired That the mission Of the party will not be
ended till every voter In the land shall be protected u
his right to cast his free ballot and 10 have honestly
couuted and tn the improvement Of the civil service
already wisely begun, shall reach point where honest
aud capable officials shall have reasonable security Of
tenure Congressmeu be relieved from importantly
for appointments, and Office holders released from
dependence on the favor Of Conrressmen.
hesOiucd, That we approve that system Of pr0tec-
ton which has developed our national industries, in
creased the wages Of labor, and at the time
duccd the cost Of living 10 consumers; and IN partic
ular we desire such readjustment Of the duties on
wool aud woOlens shall restore the prosperity Of
those important interests.
Iesoired, That the condition Of the public treasury
warrants further reduction OF taxation, aud that %
should be a. speedy and extensive as practicable, and
should be directed TO relieve and cheaper arti.
Giles Of necessity and OF wholesome use, rather than
Injuries and intu1icauts.
Resoired That We present 10 the Republicans If the
Union George j. Edmuuds a. the embodiment Of
these principles; the vigaut defender and repre-
sentative of what h. best IN the Republican faith, as
him the possession Of the country rather than OF any
state or section; as one whose aggressive integrity,
large ability sagaci0us Etatosmauship, and uublem-
ished record FIT him for the chief maistracy; and
one whose nomination will be sure promise and
sign Of success.
Hssoired, That we heartily commend the admins
tration Of President Arthur just conservative and
free from reproach.
Resolred That the delegates this day elected be and
they hereby instructed 10 vote for Mr.. Edmunds
as long his name shall be before the national con-
vention and to all honorable secure his
nomination.
There were loud calls for a speech from eX-
Gov Proctor, and be took the platform aud
spoke briefly aud eloquently, foreshadowine
the possibilities for the Republican party and
the country which were involved in the candi.
dacy OF Mr.. Eimunds Gen Grout was also
called for and made short speech.
At the conclusion OF bis remarks the chair
declared the convention adjourned-the en-
tire session having lasted loss than al hour
and a half
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lspringheld Union Goth ultl
Continuing his practice of making unan-
nouneed visits TO state institutions. Gov.
Robinson, yesterday, called at the Tewks-
bury almshOuse. No one knew him at the
railroad station and when he inquired of the
station agent the way to the almshouse he
was told that sick man who had Just arriv-
ed was to be taken up and perhaps a ride
could be had with the driver Of the aims
house team. The governor thought that
would do and when the lark, " as he called it,
arrived he accosted the driver The fellow
looked his excellency over carefully Rppar-
emily in some doubt whether to grant the lift
or not, but finally shared the seat with him.
Naturally he was trihe surprised when at
the almshouse gate Mr.. Robinson made him
self known. Several hours were spent with
In and the governor was well satisfied with
what he found. Everything was clean, or
derby and well managed and none Of the IN
mates had any complaints TO make.
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A shnr, Cn,nnh,.n,

q. What candidate can surely be elected
in this yeats presidential campaign
L. The man who can carry
LIST. Every Republican vote in the country,
and
ID. The man who is also sure to carry the
great majority Of the independent vote.
z. What man would surely do this
l. George L. Edmunds
Hero, We believe, is the whole matter in q
nutshell.
Here, certainly, are facts which nobody
pretends to dispute.
Here is the platform Oh which the Ed
munds men must take their stand.
II reason, sober sense, and the logic Of
events rule il the Chicago convention, George
F. Edmunds will be nominated
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From the result of the election in Louisi-
ana, last week it is evident that the vote
counters in that state have lei their zeal for
the Democratic ring outrun their discretion
The majority of 10000 which they figure
out, is too much. The Philadelphia Times
(Dem.) says that this majority is 30 large
that the party doesn't know what to do with
it, g." and declares that "a good ballot box stuff
fer in Louisiana is worth a whole army of
voters" The New Orleans Picsyune says
that the election in that city was a mockery,
that the popular will was nullifed, the popu-
lar voice stitled, and free citizens were rob.
bed of their dearest rights. The result, it
says, is the most gigantic wrong ever perpe-
tratod on people, and it calls upon the citi-
zens to hold mass meeting and deliberate
on their proper course in the face of such q
formidable evil
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Several Republican state conventions were
held on Wednesday, besides the one in Yer
mont Maine chose Blaine delegates as a
matter of course. Massachusetts elected four
strong Edmunds ates-at-large-George
F. Hoar, W. W. Grape, John D. Long and
Henry Cabot Lodge. New Hampshire chose
q delegation at least one-half of which is for
Edmunds Blaine captured California, Ne
vada, Iowa, and West Virginia The Wiscon-
sin delegation is equally divided between Ed
munds and Arthur The Massachusetts Dem
ocrats met at Worcester and doomed for But
Ter by electing straight Butler delegation to
the Democratic national convention, with
Benjamin F. himself at its head. On Thurs.
day California elected 70 Blaine delegates ;
Oregon, Minnesota and Maryland declared
for Blaine Colorado Utah and North Caro-
lima for Arthur, and Rhode Island elected
two delegates each for Edmunds, Arthur and
Blaine.
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LBrDtrmont 9Bonit.
BRATTLEBOROi
FRIDAY. MAY ., 1884


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pHdNIX, AND RECORD AND FARMER, FRIDAY. 1884

oeive the 1000 or 5000 head Of Texas cattle
which will arrive at the ranch IN August. He
expects to remain on the ground about six
months, not returning 10 Bratuoboro until
late ia the fall Mr. Adamss family will re-
main here, and we are glad TO know that be
does not contemplate giving up his residence
in Brattleboro, though he will hereafter spend
large portion Of each year on the ranch.
Nobody in Brattleboro has more friends, and
they all wish him succesa-and riches.
The following is the list Of letters remain
ing in the Brattleboro post Office May 2
d. W. Ahoarn. Erwin Brown, Geo. s. Bailey N. j.
Elivor Kenn, @. l.. Knowltun, Henry Lee Geo. STOCK
well, John W. BimondF, Chas. Tyler, Fred II. whit
ncy, Goodell Co.
Iadiea-Alico Bryant, Mrs s. T. Barker, Mrs. Pred
J.. Clark, Annie Fredorickson, Catherine Foley, Mrs
Ella NJ Harris, Mrs. Edward l.. Howard, Mrs. Hattie
Hutchins, Mrs Hitchcock, Maria Howard, Mrs. Il. H.
Mrs. Annie Perry, Mrs. Sylvia Randolph Nina Inomp
sen,
ST. M1cHHL's CHURCH (EP1scorAL.)
This parish is TO be congratulated, from
the fact that its entire property, consisting OF
church and rectory, on the first day Of June
next will be free from all debt and incum.
branca. This has been chiefly accomplished
by the patient, self denying labor Of the ladies
Of the parish, who for several years past have
devoted their energies TO the payment Of ite
debts, until now the grand result OF their
earnest efforts, with the assistance Of kind
friends, is seen by the subscription obtained
since Easter Of 81 400, by means Of which
the mortgage now outstanding upon the rec
tory will be removed, and all other indebted
ness against the parish be paid. This viii
complete the payment Of the debt Of over six
thousand dollars, which rested upon the parish
when the Rev. W. II. Collins came to its rec
torship nine years ago last November. Mr..
Collins has labored faithfully toward the lift
ing Of this burden, which has been a serious
hindranoe to the growth and prosperity Of the
parish, and in the end which has now been SC
happily reached his labors have been abun-
dainty blessed. At al adjourned meeting Of
the rector, wardens and vestry Of the church
held on Monday evening last, the following
resolution was unanimously adopted.
Resolred, That the thanks Of the corporation ar,
hereby extended to all those persons, who, by the
generous contributions have assisted in the removal
all Indebtedness resting upon the parish.
BEATTLEBoRo N 1884.
Mr. Crowell has completed his census o.
Brattleboro, and the result is shown in the
. 81 4 -
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School begins Monday.
Miss Sarah Gushing is teaching in Graf
ton this spring.
Mrs. John MeQuRid is seriously i'll again
Miss Ella Drake of Brat!leboro is visit
ing here.
benz Sehoheld, who purchased the WOO
the building to Saxtons River, and already
has force of men at work taking it down.
L. II. Eastman is building an addition
and piazza TO his house, thereby making i
one Of the most attractive places in the vii
lage
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BeIlOws RaIIs.

The Catholic society are To begin work
at once on a $40, 900 church.
-GrisWold Bros. are to open a branch
grocery store at WRlpole, N. Ii.
H. w. Suter is to enlarge and repair the
Granger block and make it into stores.
-Livermore Bros have moved their print
ing office into Lovell's block.
Rev. Edward Greene of Peterboro.
n H., has accepted a call from the Baptist
society and will begin his passionate next Sun.
day.
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The results of the conventions held at
Montpelier this week are such as must give
satisfaction to the Republicans of the Second
district, as we'll as to those of the whole state
Vermont, as a whole, goes well equipped to
Chicago. Her delegates-at-large, and Mr.. Fl
field of this district, are all men who will
stand as peers in point of ability and expert
ence with any in the national convention,
and the other three delegates are men who
will at least vote right every time. None OF
the eight have any second choice, and none OF
them needed any instructions from the con-
ventions which elected them to stand by Mr..
Edmunds ''as long as his name shall be before
the convention"
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ration.

The young people will present the drama
Above the Clouds at the town hall May Sth
and 9th, to be followed on Thursday evening
by farce and on Friday evening by social
hop Good music will be furnished.
VIM. G. WymRn, well-known merchant
and citizen of this place, went to Bellows
Falls on Wednesday of last week, about noon
was taken i'll in o. ID. Gray s store, and died
about six o'clock Friday morning. Mr.. Wy
man had been in poor health for long time,
An autopsy showed that death resulted from
a perferating ulcer of the stomach The de
ceased was a successful merchant here for
about % years, but retired from business
about year and half ago.
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Office. II is to be hoped that this explicit and
unequivooal report Of the investigating com
mittee will put an end to the unmanly and
outrageous attempt which has beeen made to
blacken and break down man who has sery-
ed his townsmon long and faithfully, and
who deserves TO have at least good name as
tho reward of his services
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Public examination of teachers at hall
fax Centre to-morrOw-May Sd.
-Learnard a May have sold the right to
manufacture and sell their spring beds in New
Hampshire to Albert and Samuel nay,
Maj. +. G. Beck has arrived in town, and
may possibly spend the summer here.
"A disgraeeful fraoRs occurred at a funeral
not thousand miles from this town a few
days ago. Some one, of course, is TO blame
for causing 1t, and whoever that person ID
ought to be made to understand that public
sentiment does not approve of such eKhibi-
tons upon any occasion.
A James M. Niles was at work in the
woods last Monday, large log bounded and
struck lever, swinging il against his head.