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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-16
One Pnc,or in the Result.

While we as Republicans are in the full
tide of congratulation and rejoicing over
last weeks great victory, and are mentally
summing up the causes which led to Demo
cratic defeat and Republican triumph, we
cannot afford to lose sight of very i'm
portant factor in assuring Republican sue
cess and that is the high personal character
and clean record Of our candidate. To us
it seems not too much to say that this was
the determining factor. 1t was a question
Of no common Importance which the Chi
cago convention had to decide last June in
its choice Of a candidate, and it was the
cool heads and clear vision of delegates
like those from Vermont who saved the
convention from being carried off its feet
into hasty and unwise action. The result
was the nomination Of Gen. Harrison, and
how unassailable his record and personal
character have proved, and how faultless
his bearing has been during all these
months of an exciting canvass, are matters
of history. Had these things been other
wise would the Republican party have won
the day The coseness of the vote in
New York, Indiana and California shows
that no needless chance of this kind could
safely have been taken.
Gen. Harrison's nomination was a tri.
umph of the best in the Republican party,
just as the nomination Of Hayes in 1876
and Garfield in 1880 was such a triumph,
with like result in each case. Practical
politicians who are wont to sneer at char
acter in politics" may well stick pin here
and learn a lesson for future use.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-16
Matthew Quay.

We have elsewhere spoken of the high
character of Gen Harrison as an import
ant factor in determining the suspicious re-
suit of the presidential election. Another
factor of only secondary Importance, but
of an entirely different character, was the
choice of man like Matthew S. Quay, of
Pennsylvania, for the chairman of the ma
tional committee and manager of the cam
paign. Mr.. Quay is now j3 years old. He
is the son of a Presbyterian preacher and
in early life tried his hand at various things
newspaper work included He went into
the army in 1861, and soon after became
colonel of the l34th Pennsylvania regi-
ment. The spirit of the man is shown by
the fact that he staid at the front to have
"one more shy at the rebels" at Gettysburg
after he had resigned by the surgeons or
ders; and when the surgeon told him he was
a fool for staying Col Quay promptly an
swered that he had rather die like fool
than live like coward He has been in
Pennsy lvania politics ever since the close
of the war and took his seat in the United
States Senate March t. 1887.
When he went to take charge of the Re.
publican headquarters in New York he
went there to win. First of all he kept his
mouth shut. He has been very sphinx
throughout the campaign The enemy has
known nothing of his plans or his doings,
and his own party has heard more of almost
any prominent man in it than of him. He
has had grip like iron on every detail of
the canvass, and his remarkable skill as an
organizer and in foreseeing and forestalling
the plans of his opponents has been recog-
nized and admired, but his most important
service was done when the critical time
came in preventing the Democrats from
stealing the election by false count in New
York city and Brooklyn. He was determin.
ed that the votes should be counted as they
were cast, and for once this was accom-.
plished and the Democrats were prevented
from holding back the returns and piling
up majority enough below Harlem bridge
to overcome the Republican majority in the
state at large.
After the election was over Mr.. Quay re
fused to accept any of the public testimo-
mails that were offered him, but went quiet
~ to Washington, where he has now estab-
ished the national headquarters, and sat
himself down to see to it that the Demo
Gratis don't steal majority in the House of
Representatives by false count in close
districts. 1t is announced, moreover that
headquarters and active party work will be
maintained during the next four years.
All honor to Senator Matt. Quay, man
who knows how to fight and keep his mouth
shut
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-16

The Boston Heralds circulation on the
day following the election doomed up to the
phenomenal figures of AL ,73S, something
unprecedented in the history Of journalism
1t showed that New England people knew
where to look for the news, and was a de
served recognition of the enterprise which
the Herald always shows in its work
Speaking of the suggestion of exGov,
Proctor for a possible place in Gen. Harri-
sons cabinet, the Free Press says 'But
one cabinet office has ever fallen to this
state. Jacob Collamer, then a representa-
tive in Congress, was appointed postmaster
general by President Taylor in lS49 and
held the office little over a year, resign
ing with the rest of the cabinet, after Gen.
Taylor's death, in July, 1850
The presidential electors will meet in the
various state capitols ON the second Monday
in January, and the electoral votes will be
counted by Congress in joint session ON the
second Wednesday of February
There is possibility that John G. Car
Isle, of Kentucky, will be declared defeated
for reelection TO Congress by means of
some thousands Of perforated ballots which
were cast for him contrary TO law.
Word comes from Burlington that Gen.
w. w. Henry will be candidate for the
office of collector of customs at that place,
now held by Col b b. Smalley.
A Rutland despatch suggests" ex Gov
Proctor for Mr. Harrison's postmaster gen
eral. lie would make good one.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-16

Since the Goth day of October the town
of Brattleboro, acting conformity with the
towns of Chesterfield and Hinsdale, has
taken action which will result in the estab
lishment of two free bridges across the
Connecticut in the near future One of
these, the present toll bridge, will undoubt-
eddy he opened to free public use before the
end Of next week The other will be erect
ed at a point two and onehalf miles above
Brattleboro as soon as the bridge company
which has the contract can do the work.
We regard the securing of these bridges
as one of the most important steps which
Brattleboro has ever taken. We think it
important, not because of the increased
amount of trade which Brattleboro may
derive from the New Hampshire side of
the river by the means, but because it is a
step which brings the town up even with
the spirit of the times. The day of toll
bridges went by quarter of a century
ago, yet all this time Bratteboro has labor
ed under the disadvantage of one at her
very threshold. Hereafter her borders
will be open in every direction to all who
wish to come or go, and the interchange
with our neighbors in New Hampshire will
be as free as with those in Windham coun-
ty. We do not expect the trade of dealers
in near 10y New Hampshire towns 10 be af-
fected adversely by these free bridges We
certainly hope it will not, for Brattleboro
has no wish TO prosper at another's loss
Bat 1t is true, at the same time that Brat
tleboro is as naturally the centre for the
trade of certain portions of the river towns
in Cheshire county as it is for the towns ON
this side of the river, and these bridges
will give that trade a chance TO come here
without any drawback, while our own peo-
Pile will establish interests there which will
be mutually advantageous.
What we do expect is To see more trade
from distance, which does not find its
wants met in the local stores, now come to
Brattlrboro than ever before. 1t is a fact
beyond question that Brattleboro stores Of
fer to their customers larger and more at
tractve stocks Of goods, goods of better
grade, and goods in greater variety, than
do those Of any other town within radi-
US Of fifty miles. Customers who have
been the rounds say that this is the case,
aud they always express their surprise at
what they find here. IL is a fact which
tells strongly in our favor, and will tell
more and more from year TO year.
Brattleboru voters have acted admirably
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-16

100 purchasing and freeing the tuI briI,.,,.
lliusiale bridge company and that Tine o,.,,. ..'
siunrrs to hr appointed be, and are h.rl,, @
Dried CO. borrow said sum of ten thou41t,,i 'iilh
on the credit pf the town uu tho k...t t .''Iifs
tHiuHblH. aud arrange Tor It's payment b.. . ''i
SUMS Of one thousand dollars each. p,o,,i ,lA
before the expenditure NJ any pnr of tb. m qua.
hereby appropriated. the said ruIufui..,, '''''l
enter into 10 written contract with said t.','
llinsdae u contribute 10 the purchase. and ,,..
trnancr o. Slid bridge and property as p.r i.I1'.
aud conditions set forth iu the rrpurt of tI,. ''
mittpe this day submitted " ''H
Rrsoired That blank are hcrri,, cb,s.,, . .
missiouers 60 carry the above resolve iut, ann ''
As soon as this report was finished a. Is
Thompson asked leave TO Withdraw hi. o..
ton, which was laid on the table Mt tI,. ,..l
vious meeting, and leave was granted Ill.,
Col. Estey then moved the acceptapc, ~,
the report, and his motion was carri.5 T..
reclamation Hon. J. L. Martin r,.,.'i
that the blank in the resolutions be- filed d..
inserting the names of b. d. Harris n II
Wheeler and Jacob Estey a. commissions.
and it was so ordered Col Estev ,b.,.
moved the adoption Of the report aud ,c
complaining resolutions. and this mot,..,.
was also carried by reclamation.
Col. Haskins then gave notice that ,b.
members Of his broom brigade woulJ ,,.,,
for the evenings parade at 1870 sharp ,,,i
the meeting adjourned, the entire time nv.
cupled being not more than - or ~ mn,
utes. Everybody went home happv in ill.,.
thought that a possibility long dreamed o,
was at last b. be realized and that in.,,,.i
Of one free bridge Brattleboro is Ia b,y,
two, making her borders free of entrau,,
10 all the country round.
The Hinsdale commissioners came b.r,
and met the Brattleboro commissioners las,
saturday and a full and satisfactory up
derstandlng was arrived at in all respect,
1t IS expected that all parties in interest
VIII he ready to complete the sale of Oh,
Hinsdale bridge property next Tuesday. and
the papers will then he signed and III,
money paid over. After that it will onI,
remain b. nail mp the gate aud let the peo
Pile come and 20.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-16
O,her Leai.Ia,iy. Bu.i,,,,.

\ final hearing ON the Nicaragua Canal bill was
held last week Thursday evening, when Capt, e,
H. Taylor of the navy, who is familiar with the
proposed location Of the canal appeared and
made full and satisfactory statement in regard
10 it, Judge Bailey Of New York also spoke in
fayorof the bill On Friday morning it passed the
House unanimously
DR. Holton's Oleomargarine bill was killed In the
Senate after being so amended az TO destroy the
essential features After the defeat Of this meas.
ure senator Butterfirld introduced bill providing
that all imitation butter products shall be colored
IA permanent, distinctly visible, deep pink color, -
and making the penalty for violation a fine Of
500.
Senator Butterfied has also introduced bill To
regulate the laying out of winter roads for the re-
moval of lumber, wood, etc, aud one 10 amend
section HIS Of the revised laws so that In case Of
an attachment Of a mans wages for any debt
other than for necessares, not exceeding Si5
shall be- reserved in the hands Of the trustee ex-
empt from attachment; and II the attachment is
for necessares there shall be reserved sum not
exceeding g.
Another oleomargarine bill appeared in the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-16
Vermont cnn't be Robbed of Her share
in IL,

The New York Commercial Advertiser
printed the other day what it claimed to he
Chauncev NJ. Depew statement of the way
in which he brought about Gen. Harrison's
nomination by the Chicago convention.
Mr.. Depew said, in substance, that he saw
at the end of the first days balloting that
the West would not consent to his own
nomination because of its prejudice against
IA railroad candidate The question then
was, in whose behalf should the large in
iluence of the New York delegation be
thrown. Mr.. Depew thought Gen. Harri-
son the most available candidate, and as
chairman of the New York delegation he
called "a meeting of his colleagues to try to
agree on united action. At the end of the
meeting IS agreed with him and the other
delegates at large, whom he had previously
consulted, while 81 differed. Mr.. Depew
did not waste time in argument with the
recalcitrants he knew a way worth two
of that. He invited the whole delegation
to dinner. In his own words
Il simply gave them good things to eat and
good drink to cnlighten their understanding. Be
hold the result. BY the time the dinner was end
eel every mothers son OF them was shouting Tor
Harrison This result was largely due to speeches
by Senator HiscOck, Warner Miller, ex-senator
Platt and senator FasSett who, after the first con
ference, heartily supported Harrison The rest is
ancient history. New York voted for HARRISON
and hc was nominated by ac.lamatOn. The din
ner sulidliied New urk S vote
There is no doubt of the influence of New
York in finally securing Gen Harrison s
nomination, and it is to Mr.. Depew's credit
if he was the first man in his delegation to
discern the signs of the times, but Vermont
will not quietly submit to have the Empire
State claim all the credit for the wise re
suit reached by the Chicago convention.
Gov Proctor, Col Estey, and other Yer
monters, saw from the first that Gen. Har-
rison was the man who possessed winning
qualities. The vote of Vermont was stead
tasty given to him from beginning to end,
and there can be no doubt that our delega-
ton welded an influence far beyond its
numerical strength.
1t is Vermonts candidate who has led his
party to triumphant victory through pc
ltical campaign whose Importance and the
desperation with which it was contested
will make it historical.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-16
MINOR NOTES.

John b. Elan, Gen. Harrison's law part
mer, says he knows it to be fact that Gen.
Harrison has not made promises to any
body with regard to the Cabinet or other
administration positions. He has no fear
that the new administration will be "dom-
mated by Blaine" aud doesn't think Mr..
Blaine would take Cabinet position if he
could have it.
Roger Q. Mills, who got reelected from
his Texas district last week, SAYS it was
not free trade that killed Cleveland mon.
ey did it, and Cleveland is the only New
York man who can be nominated by the
Democrats in 1889"
Preparations for the inauguration of
Gen. Harrison have already begun at Wash
ington, and A. T. Britton, well known
lawyer of that city, has been appointed to
take charge Of the ceremonies.
Gen. Harrison will be 80 years, months
and II days old on the day of his inaugural
as President
The New York Sun resents the idea that
President Cleveland failed to carry his own
state, claiming that he is no more citizen
of New York than Benjamin Harrison is.
Gov, Gordon's vote in Georgia was 1879, 70
1S5 to 400 scattering. Such result speaks
for itself of the wholesale suppression of
Republican voters there
Senator Edmunds, when asked the rea-
son for Cleveland's defeat, said Poor
principles and bad practices"
There was a wholesale discharge of work.
men from the navy yard at Portsmouth,
n, H., last Saturday night. The election
was over and no more Democratic votes
were to he gained.
Chairman Quay says that if the North
Carolina vote had been fairly counted it
would have shown majority of 10000 to
10000 for Harrison.
The Indiana Republicans will hold IN.
morrow their big state celebration of Har-
rison's election.
f. c. Carrigan of Boston, Gen, Buffers
law partner, died last week Thursday ON a
railroad train in Colorado where he had
gone ON important law business. lie is re-
membered in Vermont because of the no
toriety which he gained in the Phair muir
der case. In recent years he had done i'm
portant educational work in Boston, espe-
cially in connection with an evening High
school which he first made a success.
This has been week of Republican Gel
ebrations in all parts of Vermont
Gov. Dillingham; reviewed company of
Norwich University cadets at Montpelier
Wednesday
The United States supreme court de
cides that mans life insurance policy, if
made payable to his heirs, cannot be used
as part of his estate IN pay the claims of
creditors,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-16
The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,

A Prohibitionist writes to the Spring
hibtion vote of the country last week was
from 335, 900 to 800, 900, against 1j1 900 for
st. John in 1884, the falling off of the vote
in Massachusetts, and Vermont being only
an exception to the gains made elsewhere.
We can tell better about this when the re-
turns are all in, but in any case this writer
forgets to mention the fact that the prohib-
ition vote in many states, though greater
than in 1884, is far less than it has been in
state elections since. In looking the field
over the most notable victory" which the
Prohibitionists have won appears to have
been the defeat Of Warner Miller in New
York and the reelection by their aid, of
David b. Hill, the candidate of the saloon
keepers. OF this victory" the Boston
journal well says:
The third party people did not carry out their
advertised mission Of DESTROYING the Republican
party. They cannot point, as In 1884, to a national
victory achieved for the Democrats through their
aid But they can fairly lay claim to the honor,
If they esteem it such, Of defeating sincere tenn
perance man and Christian gentleman and of
giving to the saloon interests of the state as rep
'rsented by Governor Hill, veto power upon
every measure Of temperance legislation through
another guberuaturial term Dead Sea apples
should have delicious flavor 10y comparison with
the taste Of such victory as this
In Connecticut the choice of Democratic
governor by a very narrow plurality was
secured by the action Of the Prohibitionists
aud in New Jersey Democratic governor
was elected by the same means, and Dem
ocratic legislature was chosen which vii
have power to repeal the present restrictive
| liquor laws in that state.
In view of facts like these it is gooc
time for young voters, who have been mis-
led into support of the third party tickle
under the belief that they were thus voting
for temperance, to consider what such ac
ton means and accomplishes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-16

House on saturday morning nearly Identical In
its effect with Or Holtons, except that hotel aud
boarding house keepers are permitted 10 sell the
product under license from the seleCtmen; but
they must pay license Of SiOO 10 $500 for 40 do.
ing
a bill has been introduced to compel the heating
OF railroad cars 10y steam aud DR. Holton has In.
troduced bill to prevent unjust discrimination by
railroad companies, containing the provisions Of
the Interstate commerce act.
A bill by Dr. GuudWillie Of Vernon fixes the
school hours Of children under eight years at three
hours a day.
Mr.. Mann's hill for the appointment of com.
mission To advance the agricultural and manufac.
turing interests uf Vermont passed the House ON
Tuesday by vote uf l2l to 49, The only essen
tial amendment made was IN reducing the pay Of
the commissioners from 8 to 81 day. This
change is a mistake. It will prevent securing for
members OF the commission men " the best abil.
ny Tor such position, and il is to be- hoped that
to S.
Monday Of this week was fixed as the last dny
for the introduction Of new bills
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-16
HaUDy DakOta,

No people in the country are happier
over the election, says the Springfield Tn
ion, than the people of Dakota. They have
waited long for recognition as a state, kept
ont of the Union by the necessities of the
Democratic party. But their turn has
come. 1t was Senator Benjamin Harrison
who, as chairman of the Senate committee
on territories, carried through that body in
1887, bill for the division and admission
of Dakota to the Union. The Democratic
House paid no attention to the bill. 1t will
be the pleasure of the same Benjamin Har
rison, early in the history of the Fifty first
Congress, to approve the bill which he in
troduced as senator, or a similar one. We
may well believe that the voters of Dakota
are Harrison men by rousing majority.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-16
lIissiOnary NOyes and the Aemrican


Rev William II. Noyes, recently ordain-
cd as foreign missionary by the Berkeley
street BOSTON, Congregational church, in
dependently of the American board of for
eign missions, has been again rejected by
the board because of his theological agree
ment with the Andover school in holding
to the hypothesis of "A possible probation
after death. Following was his written
statement of belief on this point, as made
10 the Berkeley-street council of churches
which ordained him as a missionary
Those who do not hear the gospel in this life
trustfully leave 10 God. do not claim 10 know
Gods method of dealing with them. But | do
not refuse TO think about them. | entertain IN
their behalf what conceive to be "A reasonable
hope that somehow, before their destinies are
fixed, there shall be- revealed to them the love Of
God IN Chrlst Jesus. In this, as in every ques
ton to which God has given no distinct answer,
merely claim the liberty Of the gospel"
On all other points he was orthodox. af
firming his belief in the Apostles creed in
the Nicene creed, in the Evangelical ALI
ance creed in the creed of the Congrega-
tional creed commission, aud in the creed
of the Berkeley street church. Mr., Noyes's
heresy would therefore seem to be of a
very mild type, and not altogether discred-
table TO him, but the prudential committee
of the American board persists in its de-
clsion, refuses any compromise, and Eur
gently requests" that if Mr. Noyes is sent
out AS an independent missionary he be not
sent to any missionary field under the care
of the board.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-16
COMMANDER BROWN

We quote the following item because
Commander Brown is well known 10 man,
Of our Vermont subscribers. For man,
years the legal residence Of Commando
Brown was IN Brattleboro, though it /.
now in Washington, j. c., the residenc,.
Of his wife aud family Like most naval
officers, unless too young or too old 10 b..
employed IN active service, he is seldom al
home to cast IL vote at elections. Wheney
rr he has "A chance his vote is always cast
Tor the straight Republican ticket:
The New York Sun pays a deserved tribute. O..
one 40 or accomplished naval uflicrrs when d.
says. We are pleased to see that "a naval officer
~ judgment and discretion. Commander Allan
- brown has been appointed by the seer tary af
the navy To take command " the war shin about
Z" H. despatched to llaytian waters for tn. pro
brilnh "t American shipping during the civil
conflict in liuyti Commander Brown will have.
delrate duties 10 perform. and We may feel a..
surcd Of his performing them ia such a way a.
a. avoid any trouble with the Haytian republic.
Nhlr ai the sam" time maintaining American in
t"re,ts The President now iu office Ia Haytl is
not man who will eulang,.r hi, authority b.,
tnlratng any at NJ rashn,-ss on the part ii Tho.
officers ui his petty navy
The kearsage sailed at noon ON Satur.
day, 10Th inst, Tor Hayt from Portsmouth
y. H.