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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-06
Gen. Grant Retired.

At 1880 on Wednesday morning, ene.halt
hour before the FoTty-eighth Congress came
to it's end, Mr. Randall of Pennsylvania NOV
ed that the House suspend the rules and take
up the Senate bill for the retirement of Gen.
Grant and put it on its passage. After some
opposition and confusion this motion was
agreed to and the bill was passed 1893 to rs,
the announcement of the result being hailed
with three cheers and long-continued applause.
When, little later, the passage Of the bill by
the House and it's approval by the President
was announced in the Senate, great shout
went up in that digniHed body, followed by
prolonged applause. A few minutes later the
Presidents private secretary hurried into the
chamber bearing President Arthur's last mes
sage to the Senate. 1t proved to be the nom-
ination of Gen. Grant to be placed on the re-
tired list in accordance with the bill.
The president pro tenn. (Mr. Edmunds)
then announced that the nomination would be
considered in open session. thing never be-
fore done in the history Of the government
1.-THE question is Will the Senate advise and
consent to this appointment All Senators
in favor will say aye. storm of ayes. All
opposed no. dead silence The ayes have il
unanimously" The applause which followed
was tremendous, and everybody agreed that
Mr. Arthurs last official act was the most
gratifying thing that could have been done.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-06

The attendance at the town meeting on
Tuesday was the largest for many years near
ly 400 voters being present. There was an
unusual number OF ballottings, in some in.
stances two or three ballots being taken be.
fore q choice was made In consequence the
proceedings started of rather slowly, but az.
ter the town officers we're elected the other
business Was despatched rapidly, and the
meeting dissolved at $3.50 p. NJ. A lively in
terest in the proceedings prevailed, but every
thing was In good nature. Only one brief
speech was made, and that by Hon. O. B.
Eddy, who opposed, not the town system OF
schools, but the act under which the towns
would now have to organize. He thought il
was better to wait till we had better statute
for that purpose.
Last Saturday q snow-slide from the
roof Of the building next south Of the post
office carried with 1t a chimney, which struck
the lower portion OF the roof Of the post Of
Ace building, crashing through 10 the floor
Of the room outside the delivery. TIE force
was such as 10 break one rafter, making a
hole several feet square, and breaking in the
lower window opposite to where the brick
struck the floor. Much of the time during
the day people are standing exactly where
the pile Of bricks went down. 1t happened
that but only one person was there at the
moment Of the accident, and she was just
opening the door to pass out, her footsteps
being accelerated by the unexpected move
ment few feet only from where she was
passing. The escape from serious or fatal
results was most fortunate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-06

Last Friday ]. W. Melendy took Sidney
L. Holt to the asylum at Brattleboro. Seeing
Mr.. Melendy in front Of his fathers house
Holt asked him il he might ride back with
him to the village, not thinking it the purpose
for which he came; but when they had reach
ed the place and were going toward the depot
Holt began 10 understand what was up and
refused to proceed. When Mr.. Melendy at.
tempted to use force he was Immediately
thrown down by his prisoner, who is very
muscular. Help Immediately came to the
rescue Of Mr.. Melendy and after q severe
struggle Holt was overpowered, but not IN.
til after he had drawn pistol and threatened
to shoot. He had been in the asylum once
before and was determined not to be sent
there again, threatening to kill any one who
attempted TO take him. He has been consid-
cred insane for years.
John Aiken has sold his Eames farm to
Jacob Bennett of Manchester, who will move
on to it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-06
HALIFAX.


Some hall. dozen families on PANEL iii
in the central and western part, had no road
out to get to q thoroughfare for q week after
the late storm. The western families were
cornered like men on q checker-board some.
times they could move back and forth, but
could not get out very far. Fortunately
sickness aud death, the latter at least, did
not trouble the community il they had it
would have been Q sad affair. Very often
that locality has no road that teams can 20
on when the snow is soft by means of thaws
that may last for several weeks, perhaps; but
at such times pedestrians usually have good
road on the snow crust
1t is very noticeable how business, such
as that of railroading, will cause cash to cir.
culate freely, while in places distant from
these stirring powers no money can be had
only occasionally. Since the Newtons have
built their railroad to Readsboro, their day.
book is sent TO Holyoke and the account is
drawn OF, the cash enclosed in envelopes for
each person, and sent TO Readsboro. The
book-keeper, q Halifax boy, who deals out
these thousands of dollars weekly, would
think it rather dull business here when in.
formed how the tax collector in his old school
district has tried to collect tar and not a
dollar has been paid him by q resident tax
payer, although several weeks notice had
been given.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-06
Gen. Gran,,. HenI,h.

The highly favorable reports of Gen.
Grants health, which were published last
week without due authority, were followed
last Sunday with a statement from his physi-
clans which gives no hope that his life can be
prolonged beyond few months. He lie suf-
fering from malignant esncerous affection
at the root of his tongue which grows steadi-
ly worse. He suffers from pain in the ears
and head which has been somewhat relieved
by the extraction of his teeth, but this in
turn has made it difficult for him to take sol.
id food, and at the best he swallows with diff
hculty. His rest is broken at night, and his
cancerous trouble and the misfortunes Of the
past year have told heavily on his system.
He still goes out driving on pleasant days,
and spends several hours of each day in lit
erary work, in which be takes much pleasure.
His book is already we'll advanced toward
completion. The news of the passage of the
bill placing him on the retired list of the
army came to him in a telegram which he
opened without thought of what it con-
tanned. He frightened up visibly on reading
it, and afterward fell away into a fit of med
itation, from which be finally reused himself
to put away bis literary materials and take q
drive in the park, showing more life and an.
imation than he had exhibited for many days.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-06
Mr.. Arthurs GOOd-By TO the White
HOuaa,


When the party alighted again at the White
House, on their return from the review OF the
great procession, Mr.. Arthur, taking Mr..
Cleveland by the arm, exclaimed
This IS your home now, Mr.. President :
please precede, at the same time gently fore
ing him through the widely-opened door.
Those who were present at the Executive
Mansion said that nothing could be more
courteous, oonsiderate and hospitable than
MIR. Arthuf's attentions to his successor. He
made use of all the little arts of which he is
so perfect master to put Mr. Cleveland at
his ease. After witnessing the review the
party returned to the house, where an elegant
collation. was spread. The invited guests.
who numbered probably 80 in all, were then
presented to the new President They includ.
ed both the retiring aud incoming Cabinet,
officers of the army and navy, Justices of the
supreme Court, and members of the Senate.
II was probably six o'clock when the guests
retired
Preparatory to leaving the White House.
Gen. Arthur babe each of the attaches good.
by. They all gathered in a little group about
the retiring President, who had a pleasant
word for each as he shook them by the hand.
Outside quite q crowd had gathered as Mr..
Arthur entered the carriage in company with
Secretary Frelinghuysen Howard Carroll Of
New York shouted;
Three cheers for the most patient, con
sentative and best President the White House
has ever seen !"
They were given with will. Before the
last echoes died away the driver whipped up
MS horses, and Chester A. Arthur was driven
hurriedly from the house which will know
him no more. A glance through the half.
opened window across the brillantly-lipht
hall showed the new President standing alone
by the fireplace. His hands we're sunk deep
into bis trousers pockets, and his whole atti-
tude was that of man absorbed In a brown
study. He pulled his cigar lazily, aud one
could almost imagine he breathed freer for
being alone at last.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-06
Tho Neu Cnhiner

Yesterday President Cleveland sent to the
Senate the following nominations for mem.
beers of his Cabinet
Secretary Of state-Thomas F. Bayard of Delaware.
- Secretary OF the Treasury-Daniel Manning Of New
Secretary of war-wniam G. Endicott of Massa-
Secretary of the Navy-wiLiam C. Whitney Of New
Secretary of the Intorior-L Q. c. Lamar of Miss
Postmaster General-william F. Villas Of Wisconsin
Attorney General-Augustus II. Garland Of Arkan.
sas. - Aau
When these nominations were taken up in
the executive session of the senate, Mr.. Riddle
berger of Virginia objected to the immediate
consideration of the nomination of Mr.. Bay.
ard, stating briefly that he did SO because of
Mr.. Bayard's attitude upon the Irish ques.
ton. Mr.. Riddleberger thought him more
English than American. Mr.. Bayard's name
being first on the list, the consideration of all
went over, under the rules of the senate, for
a day.
Mr.. Bayard, the eminent Delaware senator.
Is too well known to need mention. Mr..
Manning has been prominent managing pol
iician in his party in New York state, but has
held no public office. He was born In 1881.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-06

fore Il is over. On what basis, or upon whose
recommendation, this and other appoint
ments will be made under the Cleveland reg
ime, II is useless 10 attempt to say. II none
but Bourbons need apply" then the sigma
lures OF Republicans will count for nothing.
II reform methods prevail the general senti-
ment OF the community will be the deciding
factor. The one thing which Brattleboro
Republicans are Interested in Is 10 see a man
Of suitable character aud experience put NJ
the bead Of the post office, and one, whoever
he may be, who will not attempt TO make the
Office a close corporation or political machine.
Under Republican administration, 10 spite OF
the overwhelming Republican majority In the
town, this has never been done. It ought
not TO be done under any administration.
The following is the list Of letters remain
ing in the Brattleboro post-office, March 6
Ladles-Lizzle Franklin, Mrs. Agile A.Morris, Mary
Moynahan, Ida L. Stewart, Mrs. Lydia +. sanderson.
0entlemen-Ebert l.. Allen, n. Denne, VIM Hull
a, J. A. Martin, A. +. Root, Geo. A. Roue, @. A.
Wood.
oB1TUARY-MRs. >. WILDER SMITH.
The death OF Mrs. Sarah Goodell Blake,
wife of j. Wilder Smith, causes the first
break in the club Of six ladies, all intimate
friends, formed 23 years ago-in 1862.
Twenty three times-the last time only a few
weeks before Mrs. Smiths death-the six
friends have met together, and now the hand
Of God has removed one OF their number A
faithful friend, good wife and a devoted
mother, hers was life well worth the living.
4.
The above tells in few words the story Of
life every way admirable because of its love,
patience, earneBtness and self sacrifice. In
her own family Mrs. Smiths death falls with
crushing weight, and its members have the
sincere sympathy Of all who know them.
FROM DISTRICT NO. SIX.
The second lyoeum in District No. was
held at o. t. Wares, and the program prov.
ed very entertaining, including singing, tab.
leaux, Rotations declarations, dialogues, q
discussion of the tariff question, and reading
OF papers by Misses Nora Taft and Addie Ad.
ANS. The declarations by Masters BERTHE
Crouch and Frankie LsRay caused considera-
BILE amusement. A.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-06

Editor PAGniS: The Halifax items of
last week contained an item in regard to the
management Of town affairs, of which ''rise
70 explain that l was not the author. Asmy
initial was at the bottom of the item list, Of
course all would naturally infer that sent in
the item-Which is not the case. Yours re-
specially, A. @. NuEs.
Last week was hard one for horses in
District No. 2. While Horace Learnard was
drawing logs on Monday his neck yoke broke
and let the load upon his team, breaking the
hind leg Of one of the horses. A few DAYS
later Elias Stone lost horse from stoppsge Of
the bowels, Both were young and valuable
animals.
-Alonzo Stone recently made 9 painful
wound in his foot by stepping on nail.
District Deputy Grand Master c. Perry
OF Readsboro paid an official visit to James L.
k'dgely lodge, No. Is, L o. o. F., last Satur.
day evening.
Mrs. L. W. Brigham of Elgin, Ill. is ex-
pected to arrive at her fathers, F. G. Hub.
bard's, some time this week.
S. n. Worden got severely pinebed ba-
tween some logs at L. W. Summers mill yard
last Saturday.
School in District No. 8, taught bv q. r
Hawkes., closed Feb. 20, after a successful
term OF three months. A pocket-book and
gold pen were presented to Mr.. Hawkes. In a
neat little speech by Master Ralph Winn. in
behalf of the school, as token Of esteem.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-06
Mr. Curtis ON Pre.iden1 Arthur.

lNEOm harpeT heeAly.J
Mr. Arthur retires with the general regard
of the country, and even party malice and
hostility speak him fair" His nomination
as Vice President was received with some
surprise, and his possible succession to the
Presidency, when Gen. Garfield was shot,
was unquestionably contemplated with some
apprehension. But his conduct during the
illness of the President was so patriotic and
wise that it inspired great confidence. The
conservative good sense which distinguished
him at that time has marked his administra.
ton, and he has grown steadily in the good
opinion of the country. His course has al
ienated some old political friends, and disap-
pointed some mercenary intriguers. But it
has commanded general approval, and has
shown so much intelligence and tact that the
occasional Inconsistencies are the more sur
prsing. Coming into his great office sud
denly and under the most difficult and pain.
full circumstances, he retires from it with dig.
nifty, with honor and with the respect of his
fellow-citizens.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-06
The Retiring PresIden,.

MIR. Arthur came to the presidential Office
under circumstances which we're peculiarly
trying and unfavorable. His conduct as Vice
President during Conkling's losing fight
against Garfield offended all the proprieties
of his position and created a profound dis.
trust of him among the better element of his
party. But from the moment that Guiteau
fred his bullet Mr.. Arthur was changed
man. The shock brought him sharply to a
sense of his responsibilities, and from that
time his conduct has been above reproach.
His administration has been clean, states
manlike, emnently digni6ed, and has COM
manded sincere respect both at home and
abroad. On all leading questions of public
policy he has been abreast of the best senti-
ment of the times. In him the perfect gen.
tleman" in high position has found ideal per-
soni6cation, and he returns TO the ranks Of
the common people justly entitled to all the
respect and admiration which he has won.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-06
GuiIford Centre.

The ladies' ircle will meet in their
rooms Thursday afternoon.
Rev. Z. W. Whitney will give the last Of
a series Of lectures on Thursday evening,
March ~. at Z o'clock The subject will be,
How to Make Home Happy"
Rev. B. B. Scott will preach at Green
River Friday evening.
The young peoples sugar festival was
much enjoyed by all that attended it.
As Mr.. 7. E. Burdick was about starting
TO return from town meeting, Tuesday, his
horse, young animal, became frightened aud
kicked him, inficting injuries in his head and
back, which rendered him senseless for more
than an hour. He was assisted home by q
neighbor, but, though supposed to be badly
injured, Is already out again.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-06

e j, Knapp left Monday on a visit of
three or four weeks to Dakota. He accom-
panied Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Churchill who
have gone to Sioux Falls. Oak, TO locate on
q farm.
Miss Lila Martin closed very pleasant
and successful term of school in the primary
department of the village district last wee (.
Annie Stoddard, Wright Phillips, Herbert Da-
ma johnnie Wilson and Freddie Sanderson
term.
The academy has about 40 students this
week.
-Lesile's troupe are giving a second series
of lessons which closed with concert Thurs.
day evening
-Townshend voted Tuesday 80 in favor
and 80 against adopting the town system Of
schools They also continue to repair the
highways as before.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-06

Mr. Endicott was born in Salem, Mass, in
1928. He was judge Of the supreme court Of
that state for nine years, and was the Demo
cratic candidate for governor last year. Mr..
Whitney, the youngest man in the Cabinet,
is AZ years old, lawyer by profession, is a
friend Of Samuel ]. Tilden, and is known as
a reform Democrat Mr.. Villas was born in
Chelsea, this state, in 1910. He went to Wis
consin in his boyhood, studied law, and saw
service 10 the Union army. Mr.. Lamar is a
native OF Georgia, born in 1925; he was a
colonel in the rebel army, and in 1868 went
to Russia on diplomatic mission for the con-
federacy. He has been in Congress ever
since the reconstruction period. Mr.. Garland
served in both houses Of the rebel Congress
after the war was governor of Arkansas for
one term, and has been in the United States
senate since 1876
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-06

It must be the judgment Of impartial history that
on the whole the administration Of President Arthur
was not success. 1t did not add to the prosperity Of
the country. 1t failed to bring about legislation to
guard against financial and industrial disaster. In
the end 1t transferred the power to the party against
which Mr.. Arhurs lifelong efforts and earnest con-
vctions were directed.-N J.. Tribune, an inst
This extract is from an editorial reviewing
President Arthur's administration. 1t is SO
untrue and so contemplate. both in what it
says and what it implies, that one feels like
saying it is precisely what might be expected
of the great newspaper" which did its best
to force Mr.. Blaine's nomination on its party
No one knows better than the editor of the
Tribune that Mr.. Arthur was in no wise re-
sponsible for Mr.. Blaines defeat. On the
contrary, it is true of him, as it was of Mr..
Hayes, that his administration made success
possible; but the Republican national con.
vention made his best efforts futile. 1t was
that convention, and not Mr.. Arthur or hin
administration, that defeated the Republican
party.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-06

David 4. Campbell, native of Rocking.
ham, who recently died at Windsor at the
venerable age OF 81 years, left btquesis
amounting to several thousands of dollars for
the benefit of the poor in this and adjoining
towns. Six years ago Mr.. Campbell divided
S2o, 900 between the towns of Windsor. Graf
ton, Westminster, Athens, Chester and Spring
neld, the proceeds to be for the INDECENT
poor His estate amounts to from S75, 600 to
500, 900, and the requests mentioned are for
the additional benefit of the towns already
named. Mr.. Campbell was sheriff of Wind.
ham county at one time, and afterward was
Tor Y years a merchant in Boston. He had
lived in Windsor since 1854.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-06
Tho Rnilrnnh.

We are not among those who believe that
the agitation in favor of railroad to VIII.
mington has been all failure, and that the
enterprise is dead past resurrection. For the
present it must and should be allowed to rest
But in coming years the facts which have
been developed will bear fruit in a renewed
interest in the enterprise, and this town and
every other one on the proposed line will
awake to the fact that the establishment of
railroad communication through the south
western part of our county is business and
social necessity. 1t is by no means impossi-
BILE that this generation may see a solidly-
built, we'll equipped narrow gauge line running
through to Readsboro and the Hoosac Tun.
mel as the most available route for second
outlet for all this region to the west.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-06
From .he shores OF Lake NIIchIra.

Editor PhaniS! I notice in The Phoenix
OF Feb. 26 news paragraph, such as the
eastern papers generally have published, say
ing that Lake Michigan is frozen over from
shore to shore distance Of so miles at It's
narrowest point. The fact is that the widest
point in Lake Michigan is 80 miles, from
Grand Haven to Milwaukee, and that includes
Milwaukee bay. The papers also say that the
iron steamer Michigan is frozen in 25 or 80
miles out in the lake. The truth is, that
steamer lies in sight of the shore from this
point, not over II miles northwest from South
Haven harbor. On Friday, Feb. 9th, eight
men started for the steamer with 25 pounds
each of provisions. They went to her and
returned the same day. Due west from South
Haven to open water does not exceed 20
miles. Capt. Donahue, the lighthouse keep
er, says it is about Is miles to open water. 1
have lived on the shore of Lake Michigan for
over 30 years, and this winter is the coolest,
with the most snow and the worst billiards.,
have ever seen. In 1874, on Feb. IL, the
mercury touched l4o below zero this year il
was 22' below. Truly yours,
L. H. BAILEY.
South Haven, Mich, Mar. l. 'g5
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-06

A more quiet meeting than that of Tues
day is seldom the good fortune Of Grafton.
Mrs. S. N. Wright, who died on Tuesday
morning of consumption, bad been q great
sufferer for two years, and death came as a
welcome release.
Jerome Adams, the new blacksmith, is to
move here about May 1st.
"A party from Bellows Falls enjoyed the
hospitality of F. q II. Phelps's hotel Monday
afternoon, after which they spent a part OF
the evening at the rink. The youth Of Bel
lows Falls may well wonder at their next as
sembly that the orthodox" party should in
so short time gain such degree of prof.
cheney in the art-at which they will undoubt-
eddy endeavor to pass themselves as novices.