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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
1BORO, VT, FRIDAY, JULY 8, 1886.

man and secretary Of Democratic state exec
utive committee OF Illinois, furnished the
country an example OF the Democratic ideal
of divoroug office holding and politics. Pres
ident Cleveland might as well make Dennis
Kearney his secretary OF the treasury and
thereafter avow a belief in public credit or
honest money ~ expect to be further counted
as a civil service reformer with Mr. Higgins
az bis appointment clerk There il no execu-
tive officer whose duty is 80 absolutely non
political AZ the fourth class postmaster. There
is none who can be made 80 Efficient party
servant. The crucial tost Of the Presidents
belief IN the reform doctrine il the dealing by
his administration with the fourth class post
master. He il not ignorant either of the pro-
fession or the practice of the postmaster gen
eral the response OF that officer to the in.
quiry OF the Senate has long since met his
eye. lie knows that under the law the term
Of every postmaster in the country would ex
pire during his administration. lie knows
too, that the officer selected aud kept in Office
by him to perform that very duty under his
own constitutional supervision in his first
twelve months removed $685. of these officers
in order to reward pan tisan service in the past
and that there may be ready for the future
this vast force drilled and disciplined for the
needs of the Democratic party.
There has been, Mr.. President it IL true,
some little moderation in relieving the hun
ger Of the starving Democracy, IN the wise
physician put the rescued arctic sailor on
slender allowance despite his Indignation and
eagerness. SO he saves his life twice from
lingering death by starvation and sudden
death by repleion. The doctor at the White
House understands the constitution Of the pa
tient. II he mscalculates anything it il the
intelligence Of the country. The determine
ton Of the American people TO have a non.
partisan civil service, which has compelled
the reluctant promises Of both political par.
ties, il not to be put oil by this transparent
attempt to serve God and the Democratic
party at the same time
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
Mr.. MoIcom RaIe..Ier,. View nooL.

We lay down "a Victorious Defeat" Mr. Wolcott
Balestiers last book, with variety of pleasant
tons, surprise that author who was introduced
to us in "a Fair Device" only two short years ago
could have produced the present book a genuine
pleasure in the welltod story, and certain pride in
Mr. Balestier of our "younger novelists." The
story has the charm of freshness We truly thank
full to the author for giving cynical, worldly
wise young man, and for making his heroine unfash-
ionably strong and womany. The story, briefly told
is of young girl brought by her father back to the
home of his youth in a Moravian settlement, where
the minister, who is the hero of the book and by far
the finest character in it, falls desperately in love with
her. Her father on his deathhed urges the suit, not
knowing that she secretly loves one of the "word'l
people, Pressed all Sides she finally consents to
abide by the decision of the "lot,n according to the
Moravian custom, trusting to the minister's generos-
y not TO hold her to it, Temptation proves too strong
and he yields only to out victorious the title
indicates. When the lot is cast in his favor, he re-
signs his claim.
Although not n story of any sect, there many
pleasant pictures of life among the Morayians The
figure of the minister, has been said, ia drawn with
peculiar force ana decacy. The morbidly sensitive
conscience, the strong feeling aud passion, never
quite subdued, remind constantly of the minister
in Hawhorne's "scarlet Letter" As we close the
book, we feel lingering regret that Mr.. Balestier
felt necessary to drown his hero aud there rises
involuntary protest against the unnecessary martyr
dom when the minister himself joins his beloved to
the man of her choice; but, taken a whole, the
book disarms criticism, and feel like congratulat
ing Mr.. Balestier and ourselves.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
John Browne Grave.

In yesterdays World appeared commun.
cation calling attention to John Browns grave
in the Adirondack, complaining of Fits
gross neglect by IAN association of old sbo-
litionists" who have apparently forgotten
John Browns existence, and appealing to the
public for ''the erection of a monument dur
ing the present season." As an owner of
John Browns farm at North Elba protest
against any such appeal. One story is good
until another is told. Some years ago, when
camping out in the Adirondacks, | made
pilgrimage to John Browns grave and learned
that the barren farm of pa acres was for
sale. The homestead of 1.-THE gamest man
Governor Wise ever knew" and the burial
place of a hero possessed singular interest for
me. The price of the farm was $4,000, more
than could afford to pay.
On returning to Boston l appealed to 'old
abolitionists," who, according to your CORES
pendent, own the property, but pleaded in
vain. Mrs. Robert @. Waterson and myself
were the only subscribers to the fund. Not
to lie defeated l wrote to Mr.. Isaac II. Bailey
of New York. On receipt of my letter this
gentleman put on his hat, went into the
street, and in IL minutes raised $500 in IS
subscriptions, among the generous donors
being Henry Olews, II. b. Olaain, John E.
Williams, George Cabot Ward, Isaac Il. Bal
ley, Sinclair Tousey, &c, &C.
mus was Jonn Brown grave rescued from
the Ructioneers hammer. The farm house
has been let for a small sum, and when South
ern negroes emigrated to the West the amount
of money accumulated from rents was given
to John Brown, Jr., to help the negroes in
their exodus. 1, for one, have never forgot.
ten John Browns grave, and il l have not
visited the farm since its purchase it is be-
cause Of inability. As for "gross neglect"
there can be none, because John Brown was
buried by his own request at the foot of
huge bowlder, upon which his name is in
scrbed. What more fitting monument for so
grim and sturdy a soul? Your correspon-
dent would have an Iron monument" sub
stituted for John Browns grand old bowlder
"Angels and ministers of grace defend us "
Never, with my consent will any such insult
be offered TO John Browns memory.
presume, as the farm is private property,
its owners may say what shall and what shall
net be done with it. The best way to show
John Brown respect is not to spend money
on hideons iron monument" but to help
the negroes to help themselves l believe
several millions are still unable to read and
write, 1t has long been my desire that John
Browns farm should be the centre and nu-
cleus of great Adirondack park. l hope
that time is not far distant. -hdte FieH IN
N Y World
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
A AnInr nh.nnn,.n

1t is perhaps not generally known, but it is
fact, that on these nights near the summer
solstice, the position of the sun can be dis
tinctly seen IN this latitude all night long. A
clear night must be chosen, of course, to
make the observation, and the observer should
be elevated 30 high that intervening trees or
buildings will not obstruct the view. The
twilight is not gone down now at o'clock
and by that time the suns position is remov-
ed several degrees north of where he de
scended below the horizon, and the whole
northwestern sky is still lighted by its rays.
As the earth rolls eastward this effulgence
grows less and less and moves further owards
the north till at midnight it is directly under
the polar star and is only faint light 1t is
there, however, and after this it begins to
move eastward, increasing as it goes till it
becomes the dawn of day. -RutAtHd UeIdh
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
a Singular CanHguraiiOn Of Land In
IHalIfaA,

HalifaA.
Ga the farm OF Albert Day, in close prox.
unity to Oscar Hubbard's meadow, is place
the singular appearance Of which causes peo-
pie to pause aud gaze awhile when passing
There is nothing grand or sublime about it,
aud 1t would not pay tourists to visit it but
there IL question connected with il can it
have once been fort or Is it nothing but
natures work 1t somewhat resembles an
old house location on large scale. The
eastern side, which overlooks the Branch
brook valley, is about l2j feet in length, and
southern side 100 feet, with the exterior
ground Of the latter sloping towards the
North river valley, giving 1t a commanding
aspect. The eastern exterior bank is a sandy
bluff that is noticeable from the road in the
valley below. These two sides are at right
angles with each other aud about level The
northwest corner is not clearly shown, which
destroys much OF the grand effect it would
have il ii was more like the southeastern
Perhaps some would say that this is in conse.
quence OF the higher ground in the rear being
acted upon by the elements and changing the
base. The elevated place near the centre re-
minds one Of the old chimney foundations.
aud as there is a narrow portion that extends
to the outside, II passes for division in the
cellar. The basins or excavations begin grad.
uah1 un tub nOItutTu sue OF bnu, ana soon
are six or eight feet deep; near the southern
bank they are 10 or ~ feet.
II history or tradition has any account of a
fort in this section, here is good place to
locate it, Formerly the main thoroughfare
from Central Halifax to points southwest was
over this elevated section traces of the road
are to be seen near the Learned sap house,
just across the brook Besides the basins
mentioned, there are some smaller ones near
by but they may be only natural. II it was
known that our forefathers struggled here to
save their lives, all would wish to know it.
At the present day We are not leaving matters
in much better condition for those who sue
coed us, in regard to the past. In a few
years, If we have no history of our town, if
person should venture to say that at one
time large meeting house frame was erected
near the geographical centre of the town and
subsequently removed to another place. that
person might be informed that he was mis-
taken
Halifax, June 2s, 1886.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
Miscellany.


Ahe Two Lights
"'when I'm man = ia tho poetry OF youth. when
was youngl-s the poetry Of Old age"
"when I'm man, the STRIPPING cries.
Aud strives the coming years to scan,
can, then shall be strong aud wise
When I'm a mani
"When was young," the old man signs,
"Bravely the lark and lnnet sung
Their carol under sunny skies
When was youngW
''when I'm man I shall be free
To guard the right the truth uphold
"When was young bent no knee
To power or gOld.'
"Then shall satisfy my soul
with yonder przs-when I'm a man.
TOO late found how vain the goal
To which | ram
"When m man these idle toys
Aside forever shall be flung"
There was no poison In my joys
When was young"
The boys bright dream is all before,
The mans romance lies far behind.
Had we the present aud no more,
Fate were unkind.
But, brother toiling in the night,
sim count yourself not all unbest
II in the east there CLEANS light,
Or In the west.
-Bidcktr0Dds WdJdziue.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

Mrs. HARRIET BEECHER STOWE has au-
nounced to her intimate friends her perma-
nent retirement from the literary world. The
author of Uncle Toms Cabin" is no longer
the strong woman of a few years ago, her
constant watching by the bedside of her dy-
ing husband having practically shattered
her health, rs it has reduced the robust ply
steal frame to merely a skeleton. For more
than s months, with scarcely au Interrupt
ton has the affectionate wife remained at
her husbands side, reading and singing to
him as he fingers through the days and
nights waiting for the end that is not far off.
So devoted is she to this work of love that
even her family correspondence has been
neglected, she rarely taking up the pen ex-
cept at the suggestion of her husband. Her
entire time is thus devoted, her anxiety for
the comfort of Prof. Stowe absorbing every
thought for her own health. At no time
within the past year has the condition of the
sufferer been such as to hold out the least
ray of hope and each day may bring the
long expected elimination. For this
though pray daily it may still be distant |
patiently watch, " said Mrs. Stowe, few days
ago. "And after that?' queried the visitor
Il shall pray that the same sweet rest be
soon granted me, she replied Mrs. Stowe
is Is years of age, and although she retains
a lively interest in current events in order
that she may crafty the desires of her invalid
husband, the famous writer is content that
her work is done. The returns from her
work have fortunately placed her in comfort
able circumstances, and but for the sickness
that was for so long a time filled the thoughts
of its occupants, her home would be one of
the peasantest in Hartford. York Star.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

A young lady having asked her s. s.
class what lesson was taught us by the par.
able OF the wise and foolish virgins, one of
the smallest girls answered; That We should
always be on the lookout for a bridegroom.
People going on excursions are so happy to
get home that they are glad they went.-ReO
Orleans PicaVune
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
Anlnerenca ofOninlnn.

Six sturdy lads lay eurled up in their beds,
When the Birthday of Freedom had faded to night,
With burns on their fingers and pains in their heads
And SCARED like the heroes of many fight.
But, strange to relate, as all helpless they lay,
Though ten from the steeple had chimed loud and
clear
They sighed; "What perfectly glorious day.
Too bad 1t can come only once In yearW
The six patient mothers, who loved the six boys,
We're resting at last, now the daylight was done;
For, with the wild racket aud riot and noise,
No peace had been theirs since the dawn Of the sun
Aud they sighed as they said in their wearied way
(And full cause had they for their feelings, feafl:
"This has been such terrible, ear-splitting dayl
How lucky II comes only once In yearl"
Lillian DVnep0T Rice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

Prompt relief 10 sick headache, dizziness, nau-
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TO those using Carriers Little Liver Pills, one pill
dose, rs cents,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
The Most NOuriShing,
The Most PalatabIe,
The Most Economical,
Of All Prepared Foods

sold by Druggists 25r., 5Oc., 400.
sT-An Interesting phamphlet entitled Medical
Opinions ON the Nutrition Of Infants and IuNalids,
tree ON application. WELLS, RICHARDSON 4 CO.,
Burlington, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
CHOLERA lNFANTUM.

II has been the positive means Of saving many lives,
having been successful In hundreds Of cases where
other prepared foods failed
Its basis IL SUGAR or MILK, the most important
element of mlthrrs milk. II contains no unchanged
starch aud cane Of Sugar and therefore does not
cause stomach, irritation, or irregular bowels.
For GnfanGa deprived Of mothers milk or
when weanug, 1t ~ uurqualled.
For IHValids, either in chronic or acute dis
eases restores DIGESTION and builds up the strength
It's
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

N. SPRAGUE, Jamaica, vs..
Is General Agent for Windham County for the
MONUMENTAL BRONZE COMPANY OF BRIDGE
PORT, CONN.
White Bronze monuments and statues are the best
in the world. They hold their color and will not
crack or become moss-grown, like stone. Most beau
tful in color, design aud finish Cheaper and more
enduring than marble or granite.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

II Is a well known fact that most Of the
Horse and Cattle Powder sold In this eonn-
Powder is absolutely pure and very valuable.
Nothing ON Earth will make hens
lay like Sheridan's Condition Pow
der. Dose, one teaspoonful to each pint OF
food. II will also positively prevent and G.
CHICKEN CHOLERI
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-10-23
Took His Own Life.

MANCHESTER N. H., Oct. 22.-Hon.
Joseph B. Clark. one of the most prominent
politicians of this city and state, committed
suicide in his barn to day by hanging. He
was weighed down with business cares,
which, together with his bitter disappoint-
ment at his failure to receive the nominal
ton for congress in the First district, I'M
doubtedly led to his taking his life. He
had been mayor of this city and a member
of the legislature. He served as a captain
in the Eleventh New Hampshire regiment
during the war, and was intimately asso-
ciated with many business enterprises here.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-10-23
IsItNet SfnguIar

That consumptives should be the least ap.
prehensve of their own condition, while al
their friends are urging and beseeching
them to be more careful about exposure and
OVERRIDING. 1t may well DE considered one
of the most alarming symptoms of the dis
ease, where the patient is reckless and will
not believe that he is in danger. Reader.
if you are in this condition do not neglect
the only means of recovery. Avoid expos
ure and fatigue, be regular in your habits,
and use faithfully of DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery" 1t has saved thou
sands who were steadily failing.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-10-23
A Pioneer Minister Dead.
Snecfal IN the Clone

Special to the G1OOe.
WAsEoA. Minr., Oct. 22.-Judge Buck
ham received a telegram this morning an
nouncing the death of his father, Rev.
James Buckham. of Burlington, Vt. He
was about "a years old and was the oldest
Congregationalist minister in the state
The judge adjourned court until further
notice.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-10-23

AT the request or j. Is. u ilnllan L signed
power of attorney. He told nae that this
power OF attorney was simple
POWER OF ATTORNEY
that he desired to take to Washington with
him when he went there, so that he could
show the general land Office that he was my
attorney IN my case. l asked Mr.. Gilfilan to
see the power Of at orney several days after
signing it, and he did not show me the origi-
nal, but show ed me blank power of attor-
ney, and told me that mine was the same as
this one filed out.
Witness here showed blank power of at
torney and says that this is the one that Mr..
Giltillan gave him. Power of attorney blank
marked ''eX. Al
The power of attorney that 1 signed run to
Howell Young, young lawyer who was
then with Mr.. Gilfllan at the time | signed
this power of attorney. l did not understand
that signed any instrument that authorized
any one to convey this land. | have not been
paid anything on my contract, but Mr.. c. E.
Brown has given me some money, but he al
ways called it loan, but have never been
paid anything for the land. ! knew but little
about the presumption law when / went on
this land for Brown. was ignorant of the
fact that was doing anything wrong. / do
not intend conveying this land to the John
Martin Lumber company if get it. l have
done my best to cancel the arrangement
had with Brown. l have employed an attor-
ney to have this power of attorney that gave
set aside, and now want the land for myself
l have talked with ten or eleven of these
claimants in these townships, and they all
told me that they have signed powers of at
torney like mine, and they all feel that they
have been swindled, aud they all consider
that Mr.. Gilfllan has been working against
their interest and trying to beat them cut of
their lands, and none of them recognize ]. B.
Gilillan as their attorney. j. b. Gilfillan is a
lawyer and member of congress from Mime
apolis, Mimi. am satisfied now that Brown
or the John Martin Lumber company or J. B..
Gilfillan never intended paying me a cent for
my land, but they intended
BEATI NC ME OUT OF 1T.
George W. McCrea, John Martins foreman,
and c. E. Brown, one Of the members of the
firm of the John Martin Lumber company.
told me how to swear at the time / presented
my last proof, and told me that was the only
way we could ever get through, and it was
under their instructions that made the proof
that did on former occasion. l have just
got enough out of them since took The claim
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-04-10
Notice Of Election

n accordance with act / OF the session Of
II 1882, the following polling places are hereby
designated. and the following commissioner.
are hereby appointed to conduct the election
to be held Oh SATURDAY, April 18th, 1886:
OpelOus;lS-At Courthouse, Perrodn's Hal.
Commissioners: F Sumter Taylor, Th'o
POsey and Tony DietleIn.
Prairie Laurrnt-At Wybr,- store. Comm-
soners Ludser Lastl;pes, Benoit "ahiH
and T 3 Richard.
Bellevuc-At School House. Commissioners
C. NJ DAILY, Lucus David and 4 Dllnnlck.
Plaisancc-At EyariSte HnNrc's store. Con.
missioners: Godfrey Dupre, Val.ricn Vi
drine and p T Blackshear
Grand Cotean-At NJ Dnnhar.> 5for. Con
missioners Theodore SanE:.l, O'Bricn Fl
mer and II NJ Dunbar
COlilte Cruche-Nnar = ID Richard Conl1nl--
sionsrs Pierre Woods Honore heche and
Emile Leger.
Barry's Landln.-.st D saizan's. Commi>
siouers: &C Dcsiler, Ambrose Nala!o
ard Louis Melancou.
Leonvllle-At School House. Commissioners
Flnstin Richard Numa Robin and Per-"
Mistrick.
Wax:a-At School House Commissioners l..
Smith, Louis Bihn and Dr. Walker.
Negro Foot-At RoGas Station. ConInlsst"n
ers: T A Hicks, Lueius Thornton and E
Sylvester.
West Mcllville-At S satterly'S. Comm-
,nissioners: s sattery, A Dunbar AMI
W c Gordon.
Wa.hin=ton-At Town Hall. i'oodwin.
K Baltic and r p Wilkins
Lower Bayou BocuH-at EeSga store. Con
missoners: NJ Edwards, Monroe Daniel
and W II Begg il.
Upper Bayou BOeuT-At Louis Stages store
Commissioners: Alex Stagy, OneZlmc Sa-
want and T. G Mi.burn.
Old Grand Prairie-At Paul Stages stor".
Commissioners Louis Laneur, ArcecIu5
FoDtenot and Alfred Stagg.
Bayou Chicot-At Sam Haas store. tommi-
sioners james Martin, \ J Suddeth and
tt. Scott,
Bayou Chicot--At Dossmans store. Comni~-
sioners: Homer Sayoe, l. Dossman amt
Chas BOSNIAN.
Maet--At Snllce's store. Commissioners:
Edmond DcjeaD, Luclcn JOubert and Jean
Church Point-At Barrouse's store. Comm,
sioners: H Barolsse, II D Mcbride and D
Z Hayes.
Plaquemine-AtH NJ Andrrs' store. Commits
rioners: Robert Sloane, Robert NJ Andru1
and ohntt Lyons;
Bowden. Il Fl Harmal, and Henry Andins.
Pointe aux-Loups-At s Carts. Commission
crs: Yves Sensat, Louis Cart and Mathieu
PoussOn.
Mermcntau-At Maisnaud's. Commissioners
Charles Duhon, l. Frcnlcaun and Jean
Pierre Frugee.
Vile Plate-At Emile Tate'| commissioners
Ben Latieur, E f Vidriuc and Oscar Oar
Chatalyner-At d P Iaicur's Commission
cra: Dorville Latlcnr, Thos 3 Fontenot
and Homer Attaly.
Mammou-At Landrcncau's Commission
ers: ] 3 Saucier, ] II Guillo"y and Lucius
Bacon.
Faquetaique-At Honorc Fusiliers. Commits
sloners David Courville jr, Honorc Fusi
ler aud " r Ashford.
Lower Man,,nouth--At Zennn Vdrine's. Com
mssiOncrs Fl FOnIenot Jr, " Ashford
and Aguelle FODtenot.
Prudhomne City--At T C Chachere. Com
mssonera: E H MCGEE, Angelas savoic,
d Conrville Sr.,
German Settlement--At Huhers. Commits
sioncrs !; Z Huber, Jas I.ttel and Dan Rose.
II. u. COOKE.
april lost Returning officer.