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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04
Gov. mailer. R,dlcuIou. RIunasr.

A special despatch from Boston says
Perhaps the most egregious Of the blunders
Of Gov. Buffers administration was commit.
ted in connection with the effort recently
made to secure pardon for Chace and Hath.
away, two of the Fall River defaulters, who
caused so much mischief q few years ago by
their dishonesty. Butler refused the pardon.
The private secretaries and stenographers
who surround the governor gave the favored
newspaper organs Of the governor 9 draft Of
the reasons why he would not pardon HathA-
way. Before the document was sent to the
council it got into public print
when the governor presented his paper
to the council and it was read, the members
were more than surprised by the following,
which is the third paragraph One of them,
Stickney, was pardoned by my immediate
predecessor, among the last acts which he
performed another, ChAce, was refused a
pardon by myself, upon grounds then and
now satisfactory to me. Unless Hathaway's
case can be distinguished from that of Chace
and Stickney-for would not have pardoned
Stickney-the pardon must be refused
After this was read it was sometime ere
the honorable council could recover from its
establishment, for each one Of the members
knew that Gov. Butler himself pardoned
Suckney on May 7, 1883. 1t is reported that
the governor was Immediately informed Of
his astounding blunder, but it was too late to
amend the document as it had already been
printed in the favored journals. 1t is fur
Their reported that the governor was more
than wroth, and stormed as he only can when
in u towering rage. He had forgotten that
he had pardoned Stickney, and the private
secretaries and stenographers who wait upon
him have been 30 occupied with other bust
ness that the fact escaped their attention al
3d." The reason which Butler gave for this
humiliating performance, when thus driven
TO the wall, was that he had COMPOUNDED the
cases of Chaos and Stickney in his mind.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04

Capt H. W. Brown of Brooklyn, N. Y,
will lecture on Spiritualism at the town hall
on Tuesday evening, 18th inst. He will de-
pend on collection for his remuneration.
no charge. Capt. Brown is an eloquent and
able exponent of Spiritualism is thorough.
ly honest and oonversant with its principles
and one Of the most noted speakers in the
field. All are invited to come.
Herbert Holland has exchanged with oil.
liver Blood his farm on West hill for the Alex
ander Campbell farm near Putney village
and will move on TO it soon. W.
The Hougbton farm has just received
ID head OF young Holstein heifers, selected
from the best herds in Friesland and North
Holland. The dams of these cattle have milk
records of SO to 80 pounds day. windham
county farmers are coming to like this breed
OF cattle.
The sociable announced for this, Friday,
evening by the ladies' of the Baptist society,
has been postponed on account OF the union
series of revival meetings which are held each
night of the week by the Congregationalist
and Methodist churches The sooiable was
announced before it was known that the
meetings were to be held
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04

The schools in districts No. 2 and 4,
which were closed for one week on account
of the prevalence OF diphtheria and scarlet
fever, are again in session with full attend
ance. Their have been but few cases OF
either disease.
The dramatic club will repeat Michael
Erie" at Union hall tonight. Music by Hig.
gins orchestral to be followed by dance.
1t is proposed to hold one or more local
educational or teachers meetings, of which
further notice will be given.
A foot or more Of new snow has fallen,
making about 20 inches in all
-BirohSrd Post. No. Go, G. A. r., met in
Union hall, Dec. &c, and elected the following
officers for the ensuing year
Alvin Franklin, c.; Henry Miles, s. " c.; Samuel
81 Higgins, J. v. c.; Worthy n. Chase. Adjt.; Henry
MsilmAn, s. Lorenzo Bush, C; J. o. Follett Q. NJ.
Henry Franklin, o. D.. John Penheld, o. O. Martin
Sparks, s. NJ; Henry Carpenter Q.M.s S.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04
IssA..-VoIume Ii.

The VERMONT PHgN1x this week enters upon
its 51st volume and the second half. century Of
its existence under the most favorable au-
Spices The announcement of reduction in
price has had the effect of increasing our sub
scription list-always a large and strong one
among country newspapers-far beyond our
expectations, and the year before us promises
to be one of greatly increased prosperity and
opportunities for usefulness. Our special
thanks are due to those of our friends who
have 80 generously interested themselves in
the work Of thus enlarging our constituency,
and we shall steadily endeavor during the
year now beginning to fulfil to them, and to
all our readers, the duties which appertain to
an intelligent and reliable journal of the
times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04

The BRILLIANT SUNSETS Prof Loomis Of
Yale, while confessing his inability to explain
the recent brilliant sunsets, suggests interest
ing theories concerning them. He does not
ascribe them to vapor in the air and says
The lateness of the hour shows the cause to
be at great elevation from the earth's sur
face. He objects to the theory of volcanic
dust from the eruption in Java in the autumn
as that took place too long ago, and the phe-
nomenon was only noticed recently. As to
the volcanic eruptions in California and Wash
ington territory, while smoke is emitted which
contains dust, the dust may not be red, but
when the sun shines through the cloud of
dust its red rays have more penetrating pow
er than the other rays in the spectrum. Prof.
LOOMS instances the red sunsets upon hot
nights in summer when the atmosphere is
filled with dust. Another suggestion by him
is that the phenomena are due TO some for
eign substance falling into the air and the
possibility that meteors constantly falling in
to the atmosphere may cause the brillianoy,
but he adds that the latter is q vague conjsc-
ture
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04


Rev. E. j. Ward closed his pastorate Of
the Congregational church last Sunday.
AT the meeting OF the Grafton Division
Sons Of Temperance, Dec 81, the following
officers were elected W. p, 8. ID. Conant
A. w. p, Z, d. Holden Il. s., Mrs. I. l..
Clarke A. II. s.. Miss Myra Conaut; f. s.,
Mrs. /. M. Bishops Teas, Mrs. l.. s. Walk.
err Chap, Mrs. O. s. White Cou., II. +.
Weatherbee A. O., Miss Josie Parkhurst !;
l. s., Mrs. Y. d. Holden; o. s. James II.
Stowell.
"A heifer belonging 10 Hon. j. L. Butter.
field has lately given an exhibition Of her pc.
destrian powers, outstripping the best Of her
pursuers for several weeks till brought to
bay by Alex. Turner Mr.. Turner's heart
thrilled within him, and he went toward the
heifer sure Of his prize, but she, by simply
lowering her head, changed Mr. Turner's in.
tention, and ho went up tree which was
conveniently near. Here II was that the val
liant son Of Africa was found afterward, still
declaring his ability TO subdue and conquer.
In her own time the heifer was enticed into
a shed and was led peacefully home.
Prof. Tenney has singing classes this
winter in Chester, Oavendsh aud Pittsford.
The annual meeting Of the Congregation.
al society will be held at the chapel Monday.
Jan. IL. All interested are invited 10 attend.
Mrs. Chas Barrett has returned from A
visit OF three weeks at Northampton, Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04

The old and wise heads in the political world
are prophesying, since Gen. Sherman's re-
tirement from the army, that he will be the
nominee of the national Republican conven-
ton next June, and, as a matter of course,
our next President. These wiseacres say that
the General would unite every element of Re.
publican strength, arouse no antipathies, and
sweep the country like a wildhre-and they
are undoubtedly right. Our faith, or, to say
the least, our hope, that the Republicans will
have the courage of their convictions and
nominate the man who stands conspicuously
as their best man, in the person of George F.
Edmunds, does not for a moment desert u.s.
but, after him, We should be for William Te.
oumseh Sherman every time. With both Ed
munds and Sherman, however, big if lies in
the way-it is doubtful If either of them
could be persuaded to accept a nomination
under any circumstances.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04
PondVIIIs.

christmas festivities we're held in the
church in this place on Tuesday evening.
Dec. 25th, by the Sunday school and the pso-
pie generally, in which they we're Joined by
the Methodist society from Williamsvile,
thereby having pleasant and agreeable time
e NJ Dexter aud wife made a flying Wis.
it to this village Dec. 22d, as they were on
their return from Canada to Philadelphia,
Mrs. Osgood Dexter having been there to
fulfil engagements TO sing, which she did
with good success in Toronto and Montreal.
They came this way, Mrs. d. wishing to see
Vermont snow fly once more, not having had
that pleasure in twenty years; and we win
concede she could not have selected q more
fitting time for that object, as Saturday. Dec.
22d, was a lively day,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04
GBeUermont 9Benir.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 1884.
GOOD CHEER.

BY special arrangement with the publisher we offer
Good Cheer-the bright clean and attractive
paper for tho home-for % cents n year to all
subscribers to THE PRGSix who pay one year
In advance. This arrangement we have made,
not for our own profit but for the benefit Of sub
scrlbers-to give them the most and best reading pos
siblo at cost price.
We are the exclusive agents for Good Cheer in
windham County. The regular price Of the paper is
so cents year. and at this price all subscriptions are
taken, except those in connection with The PEGNIX
as we have stated. Our agents requested to take
note Of this arrangement and govern themselves by
it.
It must be remembered that this offer applies only
to subscribers who pay all arearages and year in
advance. French h SrEDMAN.
gW-subscribers and agents are requested not TO
send us postage stamps in RENTING for TIE PHUN1N
or Good Cheer when they can avoid doing so.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04
The PLANET. On Januarr.

The solar system promises to give us an un-
usually pleasant exhibition in the month of
january. The ''star" performer will be the
giant Jupiter. At 10 O'Clock on the evening
OF the 10Th straight line drawn from this
planet to the sun would pass through the
earth. This is the period of Jupiter's great
est brightness and he is also now longest Wis.
l6le to US, rising when the sun sets and set
ting when the sun rises. Jupiter is especial
ly interesting as showing to us the probable
future condition of our sun. For telescope
observers the spots and shading of Jupiter's
belt are of peculiar interest. Jupiter is
morning star till january 10, and afterward
evening star till August 7. Jupiter rises on
the LIST at 6;30 p. M, and on the 3lst will set
at A. NJ. Venus is evening star through
January and can be seen for about two hours
after sunset. Her increase in brilliancy and
size can easily be noted by any careful observ-
or during the winter months. During the
whole of January both Jupiter and Venus are
above the horizon together and at the end of
the month will be close together in the west
ern sky. Venus sets at $3.50 p. NJ, January
l, and ON the Blot at s P. NJ Saturn is also
an evening star during the month, remaining
up until A NJ. during the greater part OF
January. Mars as morning star can be ca
silly known by its ruddy light and lies south.
east of Jupiter. Mercury, Uranus and Nep-
tune are not to be seen without a telescope,
although Mercury will be seen January 4.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04

A friend presented Butler at the beginning
of his administration as governor of Massa-
ohusetts with beautiful Bible. The gov
ernor leaves the book in the executive cham
Der with this endorsement: "When came
into the executive chamber a year ago /
could not find copy of the Holy Scriptures.
supposed each governor took his away with
him. A friend gave me this, leave it as a
needed transmittendum to my successor in Of
foe, to be read by him aud his SUCCESSORS
each in turn" Monkeyish to the last.
1t is understood that the resignation of
Henry Willard as president of the Northern
Pacific railroad company is in the hands OF
the directors and will be acted upon at q
meeting TO be held to-day. 1t is said that
Mr.. Wizards nervous system has been affect
cd by the strain of the last few months.
On Christmas day Gen. Grant slipped on
an 10y pavement in Philadelphia aud sustain.
ed painful injury Of the thigh. He is not
yet able to walk, but is slowly recovering and
viii be out in few days.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04

Sergeant Mason, who fired at Guiteau, and
has just been pardoned out of prison by the
President, is now on exhibition, with bet
ty and the baby" in a Philadelphia dime mu-
scum at $500 week. Many of the newspa-
pers call the man hard names for consenting
to thus be made an exhibition Of It does
show bad taste in him, undoubtedly, but, if
worse came to worst, how many of the edit
ors of these papers would hesitate long be-
tween earning 5000 week in dime show
and settling down to the slow work of peg
ging out living on a shoemaker's bench as
they want poor Mason to do? circumstances
alter cases, and we have noticed that streak
of human nature runs through the whole of
human kind
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04

Forbes, in the Boston journal, estimates
that the gifts and expenditures for the i'm
provement of educational facilities in Yer
mont in 1883 amount to $4,000 In this
sum are included the Arunah Huntington be-
quest of $500, 900, Frederick Billings's gift of
100000 to the Vermont University, an en-
dowment of $3.50 for the Lyndon Institute,
and one of $12, 900 for the Vermont Academy
at Saxtons River, new public school buildings
at st. Johnsbury and White River Junction,
Roman Catholic school buildings costing $780,
600 each at st. JOhnsbury. and Rutland, and
last, but not least, Brattleboro's new $50, 900
school building.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04
BOndVIIIs.

As the time for big pig stories is at hand
we will vouch for the following: Zadoo Hay-
ward killed a pig eight NJ pths olh which
weighed 4o84 lbs, one day 1t week
Officers of Mt. Home. irangJ elected
Dec IS; Master, A. o. CO., oversee,
j. A. Emery lecturer, F. b. Ia; stewart,
L. s. Axtelle asst steward, 4. Kendall;
chaplain, Mrs. G. Cummings sasurer, Mr..
Emily Taylor secretary De AS Williamt;
gate keeper, d. Gale Ceres, Mrs. L. S. A.
telle Pomona, Mrs. L. X. 81 lrbapk Flor,
Mrs. F. b. Pier; stewarde 8. Mrs. ]. b
Kendall
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04
West TOwashend,

Who says we haven't got snow enough
-Trhe friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. STRAIT
tonRave them q genuine surprise on New
Years eve, their 10Th anniversary of welded
life, md more enjoyable party of 125 new.
er gp together. The presents were numeT-
Gus fad the few eKtempOre remarks made by
j. W Taft, Esq, in presenting them were
particularly neat and appropriate. After
bounttul repast and waiting until the oh
clock held both hands up straight, 20 thAs ~
could ViSh each other . Happy New Year"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04

The Yazoo, Miss, shooting affair, which we
recorded last week, wherein some negroes
shot two white men in self-detence, came to
its expected result. Four of the negroes
were arrested and lodged in jail, and their
trial and conviction were assured. But on
Monday evening, Dec. "a, mob poured into
the town, battered down the Jail gates, drag.
ged out two of the men and hung them.
stamped the life out of the third in his cell
and shot the fourth, whom they could not get
at, through the jail window. The mother of
two of the lynohed men sent the Catholic priest
to plead that the law might take its course but
without effect. The men composing the mob
'ok no pains to conceal their identity, but
eorcaer's jury nevertheless found that the
'oes came to their death at the hands of
g unknown" 1t was the ''best citizens"
this inhumah work and manufactured
'or this years presidential cam.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04

The public debt reduction in December
amounted to nearly $12, 900, 600 and the total
reduction for the year to $11O, OOO, 900. This
leaves the debt, less cash in the treasury, in
round numbers, billion and half ($l, 49s,-
O4l, 728SO.) Though the reduction for the
past six months has been only about two
thirds of that for the corresponding period
last year, it has been larger than was expect
ed when the tax revision of last year was
made. Then it was promised that the Gus
toms duties would be reduced by $40, 600, 600
and the internal taxes by $35, 900, 900. The
actual reduction in all receipts has been at
the rate of only $85, 100000 however, or
less than one-hah what was promised. The
latest developments in the treasury depart
ment make the question of the surplus more
urgent than ever before.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04

A rare man is Gov. Irwin of Idaho terrific
ry. He has returned to the treasurer of the
United States the draft for $3.50 sent him as
salary for the quarter ending Dec. 81, stating
that he has been unable 10 attend to the du-
ties of the Office since July l, and cannot
conscientiously accept the pay.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04

Governor-elect Robinson sent Gov. Butler
his resignation as member of Congress on
Tuesday, and Gov. Butler ordered a special
election to fill the vacancy Jan. II. The
Massachusetts, legislature assembled Wednes.
day, and Gov. Robinson's message was de-
livered yesterday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04
LooL nt Yo,Ir D0te.

Ph0niN Subscribers are specially requested
to take notice Of the figures opposite the name or ad-
dress on their rapers The date shows up to What
time the paper has been paid for. If they arc not
correct, or II they not changed after payment
has been made, we ought to be notified at once.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04

Fall River, Mass, chose a good way for
opening the new year. On New Years day
the t1hss Christmas Cheer club of the city gave a
dinner to 1000 poor children, followed by
after-dinner merriment and distribution of
gifts The idea was taken from the Christmas
club of Portland, Me.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04
Wa, nrnt,IahaAn.

The stereopticon exhibit IN for the en-
tertainment of the Congregational Sunday
school on Monday evening, Dec. 81, WAS a
success, as also was the seighride on Tues
day, with supper in the evening, by the Bap-
tist Sunday school. The children OF both
schools were highly entertained.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04

The Nihilists have just assassinated one of
the chief police officials of Russia, man who
was surrounded by almost as many safeguards
as the Gear himself. The event must be a by
no-mesns pleasant reminder to Alexander Of
the danger which steadily menaces him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04

Secretary Robert Lincoln friends are look
ing the ground over in Ohio and Pennsylva-
MIA and declaring that he is the coming man
for the next President
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04

The postmaster general has decided TO
place labels, patterns photographs, playing
and visiting cards, address tags, bill aud let,
ter heads and some other articles on the
fourth class List, doubling the rate of postage
heretofore paid on them
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04

Divine service on Sunday next At "a
o'clock, consisting Of the administration Of
the holy communion aud q aermon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04

The postmaster general will endeavor to e1-
clude from the privileges of the mails news
papers which publish lottery advertisements.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04

The old years list of disasters and loss of
life is an APPALLING one, and the new year starts
of in the same fashion with the dreadful rail-
road accident near Toronto, Ont.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-04
Batter BuyeIl

Everywhere are refusing to take vii lardy-lookiI
butter except at grease" prices nsumers wa
nothing but gt-edged butter, aud 'Vers thereto
recommend their patrons 10 keel nniform col
throughout the year bv using the 'roved anti
Color made by Wells, Richardson ~ nnrlingto
VI. II IL the only color that eau be ~ on 10 nav
injure the butter aud 10 always civ seSsrssct eoio
Sold by druggists and merchants. M
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-10-31
The National Democratic Committee to
the People of the United States.

The address of the National Democratic Exc
cutive Committee to the people of the United
States states in terse language the issues involved
in the present contest dcplores the corruption
and intimidatng methods of securing votes
adopted by the managers of Mr.. Blaine's can
vass declares the electoral votes OF New York
already secure, and those of Indiana, New DER
sey and Connecticut secure, unless wrenched
from Cleveland by the use of the discredtable
means employed to carry Ohio urges citizens
to resist deputy marshals who attempt at the
polls to exceed their lawful authority, and con-
cludes with confident prediction of the ri-
umphant election of Grover Cleveland. 1t has
the ring of hearty conviction and firm purpose
to secure SUCCESS felt to be in easy reach. The
main issue is stated to be this "Whether this
country shall be governed honestly and wisely
or corruptly" Second to that is the tariff issue,
which, as stated by the committee, means the
revision of the present Jaw so as to cease to
take from the people in taxes "mouey not need
ed to detray the proper charges of the govern
ment." The present tariff was not Mr.. Blaine's
invention tariff will continue to be
necessary to provide funds for the payment of
interest on the public debt pensions and other
necessary charges. Hence there will, under a
Democratic administration, be no sacrifice of
interests fostered by tariff duties. But cit is
conceded by men of all parties that these duties
must be revised" In whose interest under
a Republican President such revision would be
made in the interest of the corporations and
individuals known as contributors to Replbli-
can campaign funds under Democratic Presi-
dent such revsions will be made in the interest
of the whole people,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-10-31
A SnOrfsman,a Manual.

AS the autumal cunning season draws nigh, a
demand arises for information concerning the
best ranges for game and the waterways most
prolific in fowl. For the purpose of supplying
such demand, the passenger department of the
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Rail
road has published work entitled "a Paradise
for Gunners and Anglers" The little volume is
an exhaustive treatise on the game birds, water
fowl, and fishes of the Delaware Peninsula. their
haunts, habits, and characteristics An excellent
map of the territory, showing the location of
streams, and the means of access, and handsome
illustrations of the rarer specimens of birds and
serve both to embellish and lend interest to the
book. Information to the game laws, the
time when certain game most abound, the pro-
curement of guides, boats, &c and in fact every
thing which would make the way of the sports
man clear, is furnished in ample detail.
The book is distributed gratutously and may
be procured by addressing. James X. Wood.
General Passenger Agent, Philadelphia, Whining
ton and Baltimore Railroad, Philadelphia, Pa.